Georgia Killer Captured After Three Days of Terror
Paroled Georgia convict Tom Williams, 45, suspected in four brutal slayings, was captured near a swamp east of Inoultrie. Lt. W. E. McDuffie of the Georgia Bureau of Identification led the arrest, his surrender ending days of fear in the South Georgia town. Williams was taken to an undisclosed jail after a brief pursuit. locals had endured two nights of slayings including a retired prison warden and his wife.
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Associated Press
Williams
W. C. Rowland
E.T. Norman
J. D. Croft
Norman
Stop Signs Not Properly Erected in Meadville Trial
Meadville trial of Arthur Sutton Jr. on involuntary manslaughter found the stop sign at the fatal intersection was not legally erected. Judge Herbert A. Mook noted several signs in Meadville lacking proper erection and absent 35 mph speed signs. Jury acquitted Sutton but ordered him to pay costs.
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Meadville
Arthur Sutton Jr
Titusville
Herbert A. Mook
Mook
Sutton
Dorcas Societies Meet at Port Allegany
The Northern division of Dorcas Societies, welfare arm of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, met in Port Allegany with representatives Mrs. Evelyn Foster Mrs. Reed Johnson Mrs. Esther Perue Mrs. Goldin Merry and Mrs. Fred Heath from the Corry Church. Martha Bartlett from Pittsburgh spoke on Disaster Kits and demonstrated first aid items and their uses. It was recommended that each Corcas Society obtain one or more Disaster Kits.
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Orcas
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Port Allegany
Evelyn Foster
Reed Johnson
Esther Perue
Goldin Merry
Fred Heath
Corry
Martha Bartlett
Pittsburgh
Bartlett
Jury, Witness Detail Slaying Trial Delays Unfold
Court diary records Judge Flick delaying proceedings for hours as jury selection continues for Moon case. Honhart removed from chambers, later accepted as witness. fourtee nteen jurors questioned, 14 seated, 18 the defense and 18 the commonwealth use of challenges.
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Genunuea
Flick
Honhart
Schwab
Tidioute
Janet Schwab Moon
Commonwealth
Warren Times-Mirror
Warren
Hame
Donald E. Rice
R. D
Sheffield
Ettlinger
Rice
Elisabeth Hunter
Warren County
Harold Nelson
Nelson
Wie
Pennsylvania Electric Co
Thee
Moon
Hendart
Lucille McKelvey
William J Pinch for Erie County Representative
William J Pinch of 4950 West Ridge Road Erie announces candidacy for Erie County Representative. Born in Erie area, he directs B & S Specialties jewelry firm and volunteers with the Erie County Fire Services and multiple local groups. He touts state and local fire service reforms and urges voters to support him in the May 18 Republican primary.
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William J. Finch
West Ridge Road
Erie
Erie County
General Assembly
Bill
Academy High School
Millcreek Kiwanis
Erie County Sportsmen's League
Millcreek Legion
1. C. O. My Sportsmen's Athletic Club
Millcreek
Millcreek Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth Wright
Pennsylvania
Kearsarge
Aative
Lake Shore
West Ridge Hose Company
State Assembly
Harrisburg
West County
Bill Pinch
William J. Pinch
Jury panel completed after extensive delays
The remaining 48 jurors were excused for cause or disability, reducing the panel to 2. Richard E. Curtin, foreman, Warrant Hints, Will Rhoades, and others from Clarendon and nearby townships now serve on the final jury for the trial.
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Richard E. Curtin
Sheffield
Will Hints W. Rhoades
Clarendon
Mareld Day
Kingua
Porter
Bear Lake
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Georgia
Bob Desmond
West Church St
Carl Hixson
Mark
Kahn Tailoring CO. of
Indianapolis
MR. J. L. Bircher
Dorcas Societies
Hamilton
S, Pennsylvania Gas Company
Powell Ent Otor Co
Stewart’s Hat Shop
Leoul CO
Ay & Wear
Stor
Amana
Stor-Mor
the Fashion Academy Ooed
7So
First Ave
Gmekers
Orrys
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