Foster, Serving Life for Crimes, Seeking Parole
Erie reports 66 year old George Foster, lifelong criminal with 56 prior convictions, seeks parole after 12 years of a life sentence for habitual criminality. He is transferred from the Western Penitentiary to the machine shop and urges the pardon board to grant clemency. District Attorney Burton K. Laub has previously opposed his bids.
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Erie
George Foster Sphdl
Refersa Blonis
Imer
Burton K. Laid
State Pardon Board
Evie
Poster
Fife
Lavi
Western Penitentiary
Penitentiary
Lalhay
Foster
Laub
Hunger strike grows as prison riot aftermath unfolds
Five convicts at the eastern penitentiary enter the third day of hunger strike in Molation block. Authorities investigate a fatal riot that left a prisoner dead and prompted sugar and coffee ration changes. Coroner Goddard says an inquest will be held this week as riot injuries mount in the prison hospital.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Eastern
Bodiey Evenies
Irtsom Thewe
Joseph Armsen
Isc
Armeenski
Arncenski
Agwitel
Hertgert M. Goddard
Goddard
Eye Prise
Willum
Blood Bath in Europe and War in India Recounted
The piece cites mass reprisals in Serbia with thousands killed, including 4,000 plus patriots, children among victims, and asserts German orders from Hitler. It also notes American ceremony of general registration day for men 49 to 64, and discusses India’s wartime role, its geography, and historical context within the global conflict.
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Europe
Hitler
Poland
Serbia
Nawis
Hitler Pernally
Agoslav
Kragujevac
India
Napoleon
Bob
Asia
Himalayas
United States
Erie Rent Case Halts Evictions Over Increases
March 29 a city court ruled against redefining rent limits and dissolved a temporary injunction that would have barred landlords from evicting tenants who refused to sign new leases with higher rents. Judge Evans said the decree misclassified Erie as a defense center from a rent standpoint and that the state act allowed removal of the injunction. The ruling protects tenants from abrupt evictions while pending formal action.
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Erie
le Sutleeday
Olty
Holt
Dude Eimey
Evans
Nrelntairy
Fltes
Shudge Evans
Eric
Grand-Daddy Biddle Taught Marines Knife Fighting Tactics
Washington March 23 Col A J Drexel Biddle renowned swordsman and martial arts expert is recalled to train Marines in hand to hand combat. He adapts fencing to bayonet and knife fighting, teaching the three Bs bayonet bowie knife and bare hands with his unique inquartaria thrust and flat blade technique. His background spans aristocratic Philadelphia roots and literary works. The article also notes a Rex Theater fishing and hunting event on April 13 and Columbus Lodge degree work with five candidates.
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Washington
Marine Corps
America
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Col
Biddle
Philadelphia
Philadelphis
Spain
Inter
Robert
Bob Fitssummons
Fitzslmmons Shitk
Ruby Robert
Col. Bowie
Slim
Wim
Vicarious
Anthony Jr
United Nations
Poland
Atlantic
Daily Dozen Prom Medical Society Health Card
The article urges heart health through energy conservation and balanced living. It notes the heart beats about 70 times per minute and stresses avoiding strain as arteries thicken with age. Recommendations include adequate sleep recreation and rest to prevent exhaustion and support heart function.
Spring Creek Resident Charles Washburn Found Dead
Twenty years ago Charles Washburn a retired mail carrier and Spring Creek leader was found dead yesterday afternoon in his home from a heart attack. Corry plans school building approval and cross forum notes indicate community support for the project. The Federated Clubs arranged milk for undernourished schoolchildren begun last week. Corry High suffered its worst defeat at North East 30 to 8. A spring wedding linked Kon Welch and William Perry at the Roberts home 418 W Church Street with Mr and Mrs Perry well known in Huselty.
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Charles Washburn
Spring Creek
Corry High
North East
Grape City
Kon Welch
Meadville
William Perry
New York City
HG. Roberts
W. Church Street
Perry
Huselty
Harcy Roberts
Daily Quiz Questions From a 20th Century Page
A reader prompts seven trivia items from a classified page including questions on Canada’s Prince Edward Island, the Sino-Japanese conflict start year, Samuel Colt’s invention, Mount Rushmore presidents, Tolstoy’s nationality, the Highland Fling dance, Augusta’s state capital, automatic divorce for desertion, cryptograms, and the color of a pure diamond.
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Prince Edward Island
Samuel Colt
Mount Rushmore
South Dakota
Leo "Tolstoi
Second hand vs secondhand errors noted in text
The article notes frequent misuse of the term second handed and clarifies the proper form second hand. It explains insects breathe through pores in the exoskeleton on the abdomen and thorax and lack lungs or noses. It adds that body movements push air through tubes.
Senora Sora Mota First Piano Recital A Child Prodigy
Senora Sora Mota, noted child prodigy and pianist, gave her first recital in 1911. She later studied in Spain under Enrique Granados, performed for King Alfonso, and played concerts in Munich Vienna Berlin Paris and Brussels.
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Senora Sora Mota
Wuna
Spain
Enrique Granados
King Alfonso
Munich
Vienne
Berlin
Paris
Brussels
Further Slash in Relief Rolls Cuts in General Aid Cases
During the second week of March Pennsylvania trimmed General Assistance rolls by 596 due to employment gains and 1,685 cases moved to Aid to Dependent Children under a new policy. The change allows ADC monthly grants to cover GA eligibility, reducing weekly checks and saving costs. The week ended with 68,904 GA cases serving 128,328 people and expenditures of $325,149. Best grades of molasses come from cane juice, tested by careful evaporation.
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Pennsylvania
Department
ADC
Harmony Moves Fail In Both Party Primaries
Harmony candidates falter in both Republican and Democratic gubernatorial contests as meetings in Philadelphia reconsider the field. U.S. Senator James J. Davis blocks withdrawal with Major General Edward Martin. Possible Democrat entry by U.S. Senator Joseph F. Guffey prompts doubts about party unity and a last minute scramble among other contenders.
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Ross
Davis
Jon C. Bell
Banking
U.S
Joseph F. Guffey
Man Charged With Aiding Fugitive Daye Escape
Erie reports Frank Bromway 22 of 358 East 41st Street charged with aiding inmate James Daye escape from White Hill industrial school. Bromway allegedly met Daye, gave him a street coat, and hid his presence from police. Daye sentenced to five to ten years in Western penitentiary for breach of prison.
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ERIE
James Alves
Daye
Erle
White Hill
Jim
Frank Bromway
East
Alderinga
T. J. McCarty
Bromway
Western Penitentiary
Quick energy deluxe Fruit Salad ice cream sale
Local ad notes energydeluxe Fruit Salad ice cream is easy to take. Lindsley’s Pharmacy advertises a price of 45c a quart and invites customers to visit for the product.
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Lindsley’s Pharmacy
Head of Erie Water Department Dies
James S. Duitwoody, general superintendent of the Erie Water Department, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on 929 Parleay South. He was fifty, a prominent figure in sanitation and public health, and had been at his office until Friday afternoon.
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Erie
James S. Duit— Woody
Erie Water Department
Parleay
South
Meadville Boy Killed by Train on West Street Tracks
Jawara Avedisian an 11 year old resident of 116 Water street Meadville was struck by a switch engine of the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad on Saturday afternoon near West street and Poplar street. Deputy coroner Dr Samuel Gottiess ruled the death accidental with no inquest to be held.
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Meadville
Jawara Avedisian
Alice Avedisian
Water Street
Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad
West Street
Poplar Street
Samuel Gottiies
Two Injured In Storm Crash In Franklin
A Greenville girl and Alice McDowell both suffered injuries when a car driven by David James Jr crashed into the rear of a truck on the Franklin City highway. The truck, driven toward Oil City by Thomas White, reportedly had no lights. James, 24, received minor injuries and both victims were hospitalized.
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Alice McDowell
Route 1
Givenville
James
Awarded verdict in damage action in North East
A March jury awarded Leroy E Hart and Gertrude E Hart 1988.50 for farmland damage caused by the tunnel project linking to Bull Dam in North East. The Harts pursued the claim after initial offers were refused and prior viewers’ awards were rejected.
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North East
Marth
Leroy E
Gertrude E. Hart
Bull Dam
Harts
Francis Nagorski
John Hartman
B. J Briggs
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