Erie weekly notes and local incidents in brief
Erie area items include fund drive plan to raise 20000 with 10000 targeted for chapter use and rest for flood and tornado relief. Moose lodge slated to attend the 22nd annual governor and secretary convention in Erie. hospital treatment for Mary Me Mahon of Kenmore. two divorce actions filed in Erie. cleft palate clinic to open June 18 at Erie with Dr F Jonas in charge. Allegheny College commencement set for June ay with Dr Earl J McGrath to attend. investigation of burglary at Mrs S M Pentecost’s Youngsville summer home. mid year Roosevelt Highway Association meeting in Wellsboro with local attendees. State Civil Service exam plans for 100 tabulating machine and key punch operator jobs across four state agencies. fraud charge dropped against Marshall Cook of Centerville. United Natural Gas to invest 4.4 million to expand services. extended forecast May 17–21 shows cooler days and showers. Edward Gibbs cited for speeding. potential Supreme Court ruling on justices of the peace fees. Aero Supply Teener League practice at Loveland Field. Erie Coach Co seeks fare adjustments from Public Utility Commission.
Steelman readies rail settlement plan amid peace talks
Washington Presidential aide John R. Steelman moves toward a settlement package for railroads and unions as he guides ongoing peace efforts. Close reports say no details on the plan or timing were released, leaving observers awaiting the exact shape of any agreement.
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Washington
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Trout Season Opens at Fisherman's Paradise in Bellefonte
Bellefonte Pennsylvania Thousands of anglers gathered along Spring Creek for Pennsylvania Fish Commission opening day at Fisherman's Paradise 19th season. Stream conditions were fine despite high water. about 9 315 trout were caught on 1951's opening day with 618 killed. Each angler may keep 10 fish but kill only one per day. Visitors may access the hatchery complex five times per season. Some long-time anglers never kill trout.
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Bellefonte
Spring Creek
Pennsylvania
Fish Commission
Tomeht
Commission
FTC cracks down on Book of the Month Club ad claims
The FTC ruled the Book of the Month Club may not advertise free books sent as dividends. The 3 to 1 verdict bars free book claims tied to yearly purchases. Club plans to appeal the ruling citing Commissioner Mason’s dissent.
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FTC
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Lowell Mason
Book Club
Mason
James M. Read
Mead
Scouts Camp Over Weekend District Camporee Details
About 40 to 50 Boy Scouts from Corry Wattsburg Union City and Waterford will pitch tents at Mead Park for the District Camporee starting tomorrow morning. They begin setup at 3 30 pm and aim for full establishment by 5 pm with camping games skills and crafts in the afternoon. Sunday open air church service led by Rev Paul Bauer will be held at the park unless weather forces it to the skate house by the pond. After noon dinner the Scouts will break camp and depart as park is cleared by late afternoon.
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Corry
Wattsburg
Union City
Waterford
Mead Park
Robert Brown
Sehurch
Paul Bauer
Wedel Infant Dies In New Jersey Obituary
An 11 month old infant Kurt Parking ton Wedel, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Wedel of Cedar Grove New Jersey, died suddenly. The child's mother Louise Brown formerly of this city is the niece of Mr and Mrs Harold Gilbert of West Church Street and sister of Rasselus Brown of Sciota Road. The burial and service were to be held at St Luke's Church in Upper Montclair New Jersey at 2 30 pm tomorrow.
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Kurt Parkington
Wedel
Carl Wedel
Cedar Grove
Louise Brown
Harold Gilbert
West Church Streat
Rasselus Brown
Sciota Road
St. Luke's Church
Upper Montclair
Meadville Boy Killed By Car Near Route 19
A Meadville fourth grader, Robert Gerald Hares, 10, was struck by a southbound car on Route 19 near his McGurntown home and died after arrival at City Hospital. Driver Jesse B. Tracy, 26, swerved to avoid the boy and said he hit the right front fender. Death attributed to a broken neck. police identify Barnes as the boy's companion who ran across the highway.
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Meadville
Robert Gerald Hares
R. D
Sueyerstown
McGurntown
City Hospital
Jesse B. Tracy
Polite
Ind
Youne
Frederick H. Muckinhoupt
45 More Casualties Reported in Korea Defense
The department today identified 45 additional battle casualties in Korea. The newest figures show 10 killed, 34 wounded, and one missing in action.
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Department
Korea
Fist Fights Erupt On Levittown Picket Line
Disturbance breaks out at the Levittown Homes project as a state and county police contingent enforce a court ban on mass picketing. Reported incidents include a number of injuries and cars struck by thrown rocks, with deputies and troopers present at dawn to calm the scene and inform state officials.
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Levittown
Levittown Homes
Fisi
William B. Lung
Jon S
Harrisburg
Lang warns of escalating crisis seeking extra State Police
Lang said he could not reach anyone right away and warned the situation is getting out of hand. He intended to request assignment of additional State Police.
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Lang
Benefits rise for social security recipients and future retirees
The House Ways and Means Committee approved at least a four dollar monthly increase for current Old Age and Survivors Insurance beneficiaries and up to five dollars for future retirees. Dependents would see proportionate increases.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
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