Thirteen die on Pennsylvania highways weekend
Thirteen persons lost their lives on Pennsylvania highways over the weekend. A 14th death involved 13 year old Robert Thompson who died after being trapped in a strip mine earth slide in Blair County. Police reported youths breaking windows and playing with matches at a farm before officers arrived. A Meadville highway hearing was held on a proposed Route 77 change between Blooming Valley and New Richmond. Other items include a football injury, UNICEF campaign progress, guardianship court actions, funeral services, street repairs, and local weather outlook.
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Man's Body Found In Dump Near Coal City
Victor Plerard, 58, a long time Coal City resident and clothing factory worker, was found shot to death yesterday at the city dump eight miles southeast of here. Sheriff John Olson of Grundy County said signs indicate the weapon was pressed to the heart. the gun was not found. Plerard was the brother of Ernest Plerard, former mayor and police chief who retired about four years ago.
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Governor Lands State Motorists See Reduction in Traffic Deaths
The governor praised Pennsylvania motorists for a 107 death reduction in the first three quarters compared with 1956, noting traffic deaths total 1,212 through September versus 1,319. He credited suspensions as a key factor and cautioned for hazardous winter driving.
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Health official links illness to flu but cites other factors
A health official said the death was not solely caused by influenza. They suggested heart trouble or another disease aggravated by the flu could have contributed, noting multiple health factors in the case.
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Phoebe Storer of Corry Dies at 86
Phoebe Lester Storer, 86, of Corry, died at her home near midnight after months of ill health. Born in Michigan, she moved with her family to Buffalo then to Corry, graduating from Corry Business College. She married Archibald Storer, who preceded her in death. Survived by daughter Mrs. Richard Patchen, brother George Lester of Los Angeles, three nieces, and other relatives. Services held Thursday at Bracken Funeral Home, with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Drop Charges Against Ex-DA in Gery Charge Case
In New Castle Pennsylvania Judge John S Powers dismissed the gery charge against Attorney Sherman K Levine former Lawrence County district attorney after prosecutors failed to present testimony. The charge was brought by Mrs Ethel Rugh of Youngstown Ohio and the ruling does not affect a similar charge against Mrs Helen McCandless of New Castle.
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Boy 12 Killed While Hunting Near Mud Bay
CAPE VINCENT a hunting expedition on the Mud Bay shore near Lake Onlaria yesterday ended in the death of John A Dippald 12 son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Dippald of Syracuse The Jefferson County sheriff said the boy was accidentally shot by a family friend Anthony Marabest 55 of Rochester The gun discharged as Mara vese slipped and fell Investigators said the boy's father was on the scene and he was treated by a physician
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Crash Kills One Two Injured in Greensburg Pa
A Pennsy Turnpike auto-truck crash near the New Stanton Interchange killed a New York man and injured two others. Jose Lopes, 6, of Brooklyn, was fatally injured. David Olivera, 26, sustained facial and head injuries and was hospitalized. The collision involved a truck owned by Eazor Motor Express of Pittsburgh driven by Lauren Bierly, 48, of Harrisburg, who had head lacerations.
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See Light Vote In State Elections
Voters face two state wide questions with a 67 county spread. A $160 million veteran bonus and extending absentee voting are on the ballot. Local issues include government form changes in Ellwood City and city status debates in Johnstown and Butler. Mayors Lawrence and Hanlon are seeking reelection or advancement.
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Scranton
Unprecedented Fourth Terms Clash in City Council Race
The scene features two Democratic frontrunners Hoe and Lawrence competing against Republican opposition. Judge John Drew is backed by supporters including Harry A. Lewis, while Hanlon faces Formes in a tightly watched City Council contest.
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Ballot Issue Highlights He Blane for Philadelphia DA
Philadelphia voters focus on Democrat Victor He Blane whose bid for reelection as district attorney faces no endorsement from Mayor Richardson DIlworth, with Republican Enlil F Goldhiber as the opposing candidate.
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