Salty sentence for looting Franklin homes case
Franklin Pennsylvania May hearing for Jewel burglars from Sharon and Slaton. Linon and Willin aged 18 and 15 received multi year terms for thefts at five Franklin homes. Anthony Lindais faces indictments on larceny for a slat machine theft. Wade Quali Di Gily got five years for automobile larceny. Values exceed $20,000. some loot discarded in rivers.
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Johrn Linonis
Slaton Burelar
Lee A. McCracken
Als Rompanien
Willin) Phi
Sharon
Linon
Frankin
Anthony Lindais
John
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Wade Quali
di Gily
Refuse Appeal for Change of Venue in Heath Case
Mayo-judge denies the change of venue for George Heath the ex-Wesleyville tax collector charged with embezzling county funds. The court postpones the trial from May to September amid defense claims of prejudicial remarks in the first trial and DA arguments for a fair trial.
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Mayo
Sweer U
Ryans
George Heath
Wesleyville
Ywich
Edward E. Petrillo
Henin
Burton Wl. Landon
Vere
Heath
Ex Trustee W. B. Lindsay Dies From Overexertion
Westfield May 6 former Village Trustee W B Lindsay 71 died Monday at home after over exertion while salvaging in his yard He had been Welch Grape Juice auditor since 1900 oldest employee He suffered a prior stroke in November and was stricken Sunday after collecting a large pile of wet salvage Lindsay a Methodist church member former M A President supported Boys Town and youth groups Surviving are his wife and two daughters Mrs J W Bradd ion Pearl River and Mrs S B Willson Geneva
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W. B. Lindsay
Welch Grape Suice Company
Lindsay
Methodist Church
Boys Town
Neb
J. W. Braddion
Pearl River
5. B. Willson
Geneva
Tomb of Unknown Soldier Erected at Arlington in 1931
The tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery was built in 1931 over an old cenotaph that stood for ten years, marking a significant monument to unidentified fallen service members.
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Arlington National Cemetery
House Group Drops Fight on Commissions
Washington May National news reports say the House military committee backed a war department rider to allow civilian commissions for special duty but limited to certain cases. The panel approved an amendment requiring 40 day reports listing names ages addresses and qualifications of specialists granted commissions to curb past abuses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Heversdag
House
Piiour
Lia War Department
Soni Comulsien
Secretary of War
Charles 1 Faidis da
Learn to Walk Your Town for Pleasure and Fitness
A lively guide urges readers to walk more despite rationing crowds, noting walking trains balance against fear and offering practical tips. It advises straight posture, relaxed stance, and stomach control for a longer stride, plus choosing light, simple hiking shoes and breathable socks. It highlights walking as a hobby and path to discovering new streets, parks, and local lore.
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BAY Traction
Wide World
Vily Amils
Daring Tonight on NBC CBS and Blue Radio Schedule
Radio listings show NBC CBS and Blue network lineup with programs from 7:40 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. next day across music, drama, concerts, public affairs, and special features including That Brewster Boy Nelson Eddy Concert Dr Christian and Pearl Harbor broadcast with a mix of domestic and international entertainment.
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Eddie Canter
Hollywood
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Cole Calloway
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America
Lorenzo Jones
Pat Chapin
Cincinnati Conservatory
Pearl Harbor
Alvin C. York
Prescott
Teachers College Choir
Colonial Orchestra
WINS FIGHT 10 REGAIN LICENSE
Ardery of Sparta township, driver in the Suttons Corners accident that killed Joseph Pensky near Britter Run, had his motor vehicle operator's license reinstated by Judge Clare Kent of Meadville. Pensky was a passenger in the car Ardery drove. the February 1941 Crawford County grand jury yielded no bill for involuntary manslaughter. State motor police had filed charges, but the petition for license reinstatement followed. The depth of the ocean at sea level is 12 450 feet.
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Sparta Township
Joseph Pensky
Britter Runowss
Clare Kent
Meadville
Department of Revenue
Pensky
Ardhery
Sutton's Corners
Copry
Oswathal
Ceagford County
State to yield to all Federal war requests
Harrisburg May 11 Gov Janis said he would yield to federal orders during the war effort. An order from Joseph B. Fasten instructed agreris to load trucks to capacity for outward trips with a 9 percent return. The move aimed to conserve gasoline and tires while reconciling state law with federal wartime demands.
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Harrisburg
Goveror Janis
James Aunotwerd
Heip
Westerfre
DE Dev
Blutes
Eustatius
Wilh
Wessling Liwright
James
Eastman
New Patrolman Appointed at Erie Amid City Council Action
A new patrolman was appointed in Erie effective May 16 following a city council vote approving the selection. Police Lieut. Jerome A. Gasey resigned effective May 1, and the Civil Service Commission was asked to review a list of four names for patrolman after the appointment.
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Erie
Ewgney-Enn
Sid Wamen Wee
Hatien
Clare Kenneth. Patterson
Tih Sitee
Menuh
Baiher
Jerome A. Gasey
Police Elvill Service Commission
Abe
Lish
Jas Jolloys
Ri Dandridge
Ames
Collins
Tsatah T
Battles Wd Loo J
Waldinger
A Pustolmis
Window Peepers Active in Neighborhood Disturbance
Police tracked a spate of window peeping incidents with a resident chased down a street near Center Street. Officers combed the area but failed to locate the suspect, while multiple reports mentioned similar behavior and concerns about safety.
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Center Street
Retires After 47 Years with Pennsylvania Railroad
Alfred Thorsten of 202 Main Street Ridgway is retiring after 47 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad, including two years as a brakeman seven as a fireman and fifty eight as an engineer in the Renova Division. He was never involved in a wreck during his long service. Born in Kane on April 16, 1872, he moved to Ridgway six years ago with his family.
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Alfred Thorsten
Main Street
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Rigeway
Three Women Hurt In Car Crash Near Ridgway
Mrs Elizabeth McAulay 69 of Emporium father of Matt McAulay of Ridgway and two other Ridgway area women were injured in a morning auto accident en route to a funeral. Mrs McAulay suffered a fractured right leg and chest contusions. Mrs Harry Whiting 29 had leg and wrist lacerations. Mrs Elizabeth Spellenbure 65 fractured a small finger. All are hospitalized in Ridgway Hospital as motor police from DuBois investigate.
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Ehelbeth McAulay
Emporium
Matt McaAulay
Tiperham
Ridaway Hospital
Medalay
Harry Whiting
Elizabeth Spellenbure
DuBoisre
Erie Bank Pays Final Dividend to Depositors
Erie Bank plans a final dividend payment after a federal approval of selling its mineral building to the city for 45,000. Attorney Owen Burrs notes 40 and Burns projects a total payment around 67 to 70 percent to depositors, with distribution starting soon after the building sale closure.
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Erie Bank
Notonny Bane
Fetera Rours
Owen Burrs
Burns
Charles Hi. Leslie
Tederal
Wuxigiewe
Thie Bank
Police Chief Warns Erie Patrols Over Lax Duties
Police Chief George Christoph criticized Erie patrolmen across all bureaus for lax performance in covering assignments. He cited failures to report debris, manage traffic, and address minor tasks. He ordered immediate corrective action and warned officers to improve reporting and duties. The text also oddly notes the U S Senate sessions since 1798.
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George 7. Christoph
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