Pa House Studies 600 More Troopers
A Pennsylvania House inquiry into state police requests for 600 additional troopers shifts to manpower questions. Witnesses say civilians could fill up to 200 roles, freeing troopers for criminal and traffic work though more manpower is still needed. Contempt citations and potential actions against officers are also being considered.
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Harrisburg
House
Scranton
Ronald G. Leach
Dbeaver
Frank McKetta
McKetta
Lonch
Walter E. Alessandroni
E. Wilson
Angelo Carcaci
Justice Department
Driver Bob McLean Killed in Sebring Endurance Race
Vancouver racing driver Bob McLean died instantly when his car crashed into a power pole near Sebring Florida during the endurance race. His wife Kathryn said he appeared to sense danger and had made a will last week leaving money for clothing for their children. She noted his single superstition was avoiding green on his car, though his Ford GT40 carried white and green.
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Vancouver
B.C
Bob McLean
Sebring
Fla
McLean
Kathryn
Increase Benefits For Penns Blind Pension Recipients
Harrisburg AP reports about 9 000 Pennsylvania recipients in the federal state blind pension program gain an $8.50 monthly increase effective today. Gov Scranton notes the raise lifts maximums from 96 fifty to 105 dollars, the third rise since September when it stood at 70. Public Welfare Secretary Max Rosenn says about 17 000 PA residents receive blind pensions and urges those in the state only program to recheck eligibility for federal state aid, as the state only maximum remains 75 dollars.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Max Rosenn
Public Welfare
Rosenn
Former Coatesville officer freed on bail in manslaughter case
A former Coatesville patrolman charged with involuntary manslaughter in the West Chester shooting was released on $1,000 bail after a Feb. 12 auto chase incident. The officer was relieved of police duties.
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West CurSiEx
Coatesville
West Chester
George M_ Thome
Kitchen
Lands Plane On Foamed Runway In Youngstown Ohio
Gale Rabasi piloted a four passenger twin engine plane to a safe landing on a foam covered runway after unable to lower landing gear. The craft had little damage and Rabasi and a passenger were uninjured. Based at Beaver County Airport the pilot circled for about ninety minutes before landing at Youngstown Municipal Airport where foam was used to prevent fire.
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Youngstown, Ohio
Gale Rabasi
Rabasi
Beaver County
Youngstown
Local Youth Programs And Social Activities Noted In Sparta
Expressions of sympathy go to the McCray family and Ray Stutzman after recent bereavements. Pack 100 schedules an April 28 meeting at the Youth Center. A Little League baseball team is planned for Sparta this spring with Morton named business manager. Neil Scouten hosts friends after a dinner in his honor. a surprise birthday party for Gilbert Scouten features music and gifts. A Cairn terrier died after rat poison exposure. Kinney family weekend in Akron includes birthday celebrations for Mr and Mrs Barton. Sparta PTA met with nominating committee reporting no slate. survey will decide unit’s future. The event featured hobbies and crafts displays by local collectors and speakers from Corry on evergreen seedling program. Next PTA set for April 25 with theme on schoolgirl desires and patience.
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Charles McCray
Ray Stutzman
Harry Stutzman
Ray
Mary Long
Morgantown
Cubs
Pack 100
Frank Mahan
Gilbert
Josephine Carle
Francis Kinney
Joe
Danny
Ben
Bobby
Amy Kinney
Akron
Ohio
Francis
William Barton
Amy
Barton
Sparta Pta
Melvin Rogers
Sparta
P. M. Witmer
York
John McLean
Ron Willman
Penelec
Corry
Pennsylvania
PTA
Pa Man Shot To Death Found Near Fayette County Line
Johnstown police had been seeking 28 year old Rob ert D Herdman of Johnstown for two weeks when his body with a bullet wound was located along a road near the Fayette County line. His blood smeared car was found March 13 in Johnstown, three days after he was last seen amid an January indictment for burglary of a Johnstown auto supply store.
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Johnstown
Robert D. ‘Herdman
Fayette County
Herdman
Letters Question UN Project by YMCA Sparks Controversy
Carlyle L. Coons of Rochester argues in a letter to the editor that a Christian organization should not sponsor a United Nations project, citing Alger Hiss’s involvement in drafting the UN charter and calling the UN “the house that Hiss built.” He questions atheistic, one world goals and urges caution.
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Corry Evening Journal
United Nations
YMCA
Alger Hiss
San Francisco
Hiss
Carlyle L. Coons
Rochester
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Florence Kinné
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Crystal Coal CO
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Lux Liquid Detergent
Bridgeford Frozen Bread
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South Korea
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