Erie Killer McGrew Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
Oscar McGrew, 23, was sentenced to die by electric chair by Judge Elmer L. Evang and Barton R. Laub after his conviction for the 1962 killing of his stepson in a Girard home. The court denied a bid for a new trial. execution planned after possible appeals exhausted. Local students witnessed the proceedings as McGrew’s fate was announced.
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Erie
Oscar McGrew
Douglas McGrew
Elmer L. Evang
Barton R. Laub
McCrew
McGrew
Girard Senior High School
Court House
John Wolford
State Supreme Court
Wolford
Rockview — Penitentiary
John
Fike
Hedale
Nis
Hol East
Mary Nell McGrew
Budget balance hopes cited by Humphrey in 1954 plan
Treasury Secretary Humphrey said the budget cannot be balanced now but hopes to achieve balance during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954. He spoke amid discussions on deficits and spending priorities affecting the nation’s finances.
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Tiopes
Balan Washington
Treasury
Humphrey
Clymer Plans Church Addition to Hill Reformed
The Hill Reformed Church building committee votes to add a two story 20 by 40 foot wing with a kitchen study rooms and Sunday School space. A $7000 pledge drive aims to fund the project over a nine year period and a new furnace is planned.
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Diermen
Garmin
Cl. Hill Reformed Church
Yo Uh
UF Mindy
Labee
Hiepenjeck
Robert Seblink
Butleing
Chenier Lewters
Will
Dunia Grose
Doha
Inquest Scheduled in Woman's Death
An inquest into a woman's death is planned with examination of remains by Dr. Alan Morley a pathologist at Western Reserve University Cleveland who doubts a cause stated. Dr J F Crane of Warren notes one body portion lacks evidence of suicide. Sheriff Lo Cider and State Police anticipate many witnesses. The coroner conference will set time and place.
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Alan Morley
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
JF. Crane Bf Warren
Tate
Wim
Ate Valley
M.A
Unclear OCR fragment but notes on Wells disappearance case
Fragmentary report links Mrs Wells disappearance to a Rusts Mfliger camp in Cottage Valley Wyoming. Sheriff Linder and Pennsylvania State Policeman Paul Well assist investigation. death certificate obtained for Mr Wells.
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Wells
Robbins
Fronry Rivers
Burlington
Vic
Sheriffail
Pennsylvania
Paul Well
Lowrey
Texas Tornado Toll Rises As Cranes Lift Debris
Widespread damage in San Angelo and nearby areas after a powerful tornado strikes. Rescue crews and volunteers clear rubble while schools, streets, and bridges suffer extensive harm. At Connally AFB and emergency crews assist amid dark, debris strewn avenues. Casualties include multiple deaths and injuries as residents recount the storm’s devastation.
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Wava
Connally Air Force Base
Cristie Ailomolilys
Gome
Ians
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5. H. Flaxman
S. E. Bower
Clymer
Ian
Meerdink’s
Ema
Texas
Sin Angel
West
Tess Sheen
Jens
San Angelo
San Attentic
Avery
Lakeview
Weorkae
Pulver Bridge
Poponis
America
EU Cdiva Price
Corry
Christensen Motors
Our
Rossbacher Insurance
E. P. Newman
Tan Byery
Lintpoint
Roberts
Satheaction
Onnco
Fad Tu Inc
Marna
Attle Jhoans
the National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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