Jamestown Fire Aide In Extortion Case Revealed
Jamestown Fire Chief Rudolph Swanson disclosed that John J. Morin, former New York fire commissioner, sought $2,500 during the 1947 IAFC convention in New York. Morin, tied to a $400,000 extortion ring, was convicted and sentenced to 16 to 28 years. Swanson testified Morin claimed the money was for entertainment and Morin’s alleged associates included Charles De Laney of Lakewood.
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William O'Dwyer
International Association of Fire Chiefs
New York
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Lakewood
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New Yorkey
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State solons vote on unit Washington military bill
Republicans led a 236 to commit back the Universal Military Training bill as Pennsylvania lawmakers split. Keyfold Pennsylvania Republicans including Dish, Carrigg, Corbett, Dague, Denny, Fenton, Gavin, Graham, James, Barns, Fine, McCasnell, Mumm, Traylor, Hugh Scott, Simpson, Sitter, and Van Zandt backed recommittal. Democrats Barrett, Chados, Flood, Grenahan, Green, Kelsey, Morgan, O’Neill, and Rhodes supported the motion. Eberharter, Lind, Walter voted against. Buchanan and Hardie Scott were listed as absent or not voting.
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Hinebaugh Denies Bless Blass Bias In Erie Bid
Erie attorney John W. Hinebaugh, seeking the Republican nomination for the state Senate, denies governor’s influence in his candidacy. He says he runs as an independent, not hand-picked by any individual or group, despite claims by State Senator C Arthur Blass. He cites public urging as civic duty rather than factional backing.
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Clairton councilmen face bribery charges in court
Two Clairton councilmen Ernost Dequenne and Caesar Ricci and alderman Thomas J. Whaler await court action after Mayor John Mullen accuses them of a bribery attempt. Fiore charged with bribery conspiracy and misconduct in office. bond set at 2500. Mayor testified Fiore offered bribes to influence coal strip mining on city land and burned a sealed envelope containing $1,000.
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Clairton
John Mullen
Thomas J. Whaler
Fred Fiore
Ernest Dequénte
Caesar Ricel
Route war work to aid jobless in designated areas
Defense Mobilizer Charles E Wilson divested the Defense Department to channel unnemptified war contracts to Detroit Providence Scranton and Wilkes Barre in a move to aid areas of substantial unemployment. Flemming announced hearings to start two weeks hence to assess the impact on textiles. New aid areas may follow if approved. J Frank Kauffman 61 died of a heart attack in Clearfield Pa while speaking with the school superintendent. The U.S. Marine Corps will celebrate its 177th anniversary on November 10 1952.
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Blai County
Pittsburgh Judges Overturn Jury Verdict in Frank Estate Case
The Pittsburgh judges reversed a jury ruling awarding two girls $600,000 from the estate of Mrs Aut A Frank widow of a pioneer steelmaker. The original will left two thirds to Mrs Florence Frank May and the remainder to her two children, Maxton May Tinton and Merbert L May. The case traces back to probate in 1947 and now proceeds toward the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for final action.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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Trio Indicted in Shooting of Three Men
Beaver County grand jury handed down murder charges against Robert W. Eliott of Smiths Ferry for the November 4 killing of Lye Keyser after a dispute over a doe. James Anderson was indicted for the December 15 slaying of Frank Lockhart, and Theodore Rooker for the death of Jobin Lee Spear man, amid a broader case arising from barn fray turmoil in Allegh quippa.
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Robert W. Eliott
Smith's Ferry
Lye Keyser
Games Anderson
Frank Lockhart
Theodore Rooker
Jobin Lee Spearman
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Five Migs Shot Down Over Korea In Night Battle
Reports from Korea on March 5 describe a night engagement near the Imjin River where multiple MiG aircraft were destroyed or damaged as forces engaged. Amid heavy anti aircraft fire, crews claimed success against the Reds while ground fighting persisted with artillery and mortars.
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