Court Eyes Destruction of Long-Collected Contraband
Erie county contraband seized in raids over the past decade, including $750 slot machines, penny marbles, gallons of whiskey beer and wine, stored in the sheriff’s courthouse cellar vaults, faces destruction under a rule to show cause granted by Judge Burton R. Laub. The petition sets hearings on March 25 and requires claimants to present at the courthouse. DA Damian McLaughlin notes the items dated back to 1944 and seeks court condemnation after years of inaction.
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Laub
Erie
Damian McLaughlin
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Burton R. Laub
McLaughlin
John Coates
Cassady Named Commander In Chief Of U S Naval Forces
Vice Admiral John K. Cassady is appointed commander in chief of U S naval forces in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean areas and nominated for promotion to full admiral He replaces Admiral Jerual Wright, who becomes new chief of NATO Atlantic forces.
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John K. Cassady
U. S
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Raul Wright
NATO Atlantic Forces
Convention 18 set for Greensburg event honors bishop
The Knights of St. George will hold a biennial convention in Greensburg June 6 to 8 to honor Bishop Hugh K. Lamb of the Greensburg Diocese. Archabbot Dennis Strittmatter and Regis Mahady of Latrobe will serve as honorary chairmen. Also noted: tests link impaired hearing in children to higher delinquency risk.
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Greensburg
The
Knights of St. George
Hugh K. Lamb
Dennis Strittmatter
Regis Mahady
Latrobe
McCLELLAND STAYS IN RACE FOR PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR
Dr. William D. McClelland says he remains in the Democratic gubernatorial race after Allegheny County commissioners Kane and Fowler endorse State Senator George M. Leader. He notes the need for a united party to defeat Republicans in November and argues he can win over some Republican voters. A note about standard meters in Washington, D C mentions precise accuracy and temperature control.
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Oy Ad
FTES
Pittsburgh
William D. McClelland
Allegheny County
John J. Kane
Harry W. Fowler
George M
McClelland
Pennsylvania
Erie Printer Held In 40000 Theft
A former printing company aide, Paul P. Miller, 49, of Erie, was arrested by County Detective Roy Mong on three counts of fraudulent conversion and three larceny charges. Investigators say Miller, plant superintendent for eight years at Ashby Inc, processed numerous print orders for Evie stores and firms, then kept the funds. He allegedly diverted customers and offered home printing as a cheaper alternative, concealing payments from the firm. The theft totals about 40000 with losses estimated at 11000 from cited cases.
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Erie
Printing Company
Roy Mong
Paul P. Miller
Anlderman
Ashby Inc
Miller
Evie
Ashby
President declares party not divided in television battle
President Eisenhower backs Republican plan for Vice President Nixon to respond to Stevenson's speech on TV and radio. McCarthy seeks free time to answer Stevenson, vows action to challenge networks. Court remands Miller on six counts after plea of not guilty.
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Republican National Committee
Nixon
Stevenson
McCarthy
Federal Communications Com
CBS
NBC
Congress
McGarthy
New York
Eisenhower
Edward R. Murrow
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