Two More Jurors Excused In Murder Trial
Mayville reports two prospective jurors excused in the first degree murder case of Joseph Reade and Beverly Reade, as the Jamestown trial enters its third day. Seven jurors named, five more and two alternates to be selected. The trial in Supreme Court overseen by Justice Hagerty hears charges alleging framed killings of Beverly Reade and Cher Lynn Reade with deliberate and premeditated design during a related felony.
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Mayville
Joseph Renee
Jamestown
Killige
Amore
Supreme Court
Fort
Leo J. Hagerty
Edwin G. O'Connor
Sidney T. Hewes
Willard W. Cass
Clive Wright
Alton T. Lincoln
Cherry Creek
Ford
Clyde F. Halliday
Chautauqua
Evereth P. Pickup
Conewango Valley
Paul R Bosko
Tn Graneury
Beverly Reade
Cher- Tyl Lynn Reade
Francis Reade
Ws Wits
Beverly
Dowd
Shiniestown
Mornig Bt
Joseph Reade
Hot Fight Seen For Senate Seat In Fayette County
A hot race forms in Fayette County as Senator seat vacated by Ens Licent Bone becomes open after he becomes county judge next January 2. A special election will run alongside the spring primaries. Bone, a Democrat, defeated Republican Samuel D. Braeme. Bone’s senate term expires in 1958. The Fayette County Democratic organization backs John F.R. Hoye, county controller, with Rep Nick Kornnick also announcing. Anthony Cavalcante, who held the seat before moving to Congress, is a candidate. Political observers expect Republican Lewis Williams to seek the GOP nomination.
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Uniontown
Fayette County
Ens Licent Bane
Bone
Senate
Samuel D. Braeme
Democratic
John FR. Hoye
Nick Kornick
D-Fayette
Anthony Cavalcante
Politic
Lewis ‘J. Williams
GOP
Youth Meted Out Stiff Sentence
George Dawkins a 16 year old Westmoreland County youth pleaded guilty to 14 burglary charges in Wesmoreland County Criminal Court Judge Richard D Laird ordered him to the Pennsylvania Industrial Training School at Camp Hill and to serve not less than 45 nor more than 90 years in Western State Penitentiary after completion of the training school sentence for aggravated assault burglary and related counts the rest.
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George Dawkins
Westmoreland County
Dawkins
Richard D. Laird
Wesmoreland County
Monesstn
Pennsylvania
Camp Hill
Western State Penitentiary
J&L Steel To Aid Higher Education
J and L Steel and Laughlin Steel Corp announce a program to support higher education with a total cost around 115000 dollars. For the 1956 57 school year the program will provide six scholarships and six fellowships per year, plus targeted grants to colleges and universities and a matching of employee contributions to privately supported institutions where the employee earned a degree.
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Serneenee Wen
Laughlin Steel Corp
Foster Post Still Vacant
Mayor Arthur Gardner admitted yesterday that selecting a new inspector of detectives has complications. He still hopes to decide by today’s City Council meeting after a conference with Police Chief Edward Williams. Gardner plans further talks and may meet candidates in person, with Frank Figaski among names mentioned for the top bureau post alongside John Anthony Frank Nowak and Richard Hetico.
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Ems
Arthur Gardner
Herbert Foster
Tadiy
Gardner
Edward Williams
Frank Figaski
Citys Juvenile Department
Thse
John Anthony
Frank Nowak
Richard Hético
Bear Lake News Letter Of Interest
Monthly meeting at the home of Mary Barry and Lena Cross with Mrs J C Manwaring leading a talk on What We Had To Be Thankful For and plans to send fruit plates to shut ins. Flora Morton returns from Edisboro Teachers College. Glenn Carter visits Morton home and attends Penn State College. Curry and family of Warren visit Newhouse. United Brethren Church Sunday School at Rev Lundeen's home. Lundeen to speak at Jamestown Area Youth For Christ. Kent of Albany attends Crosby wedding at Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mrs Ethel Boni and Mrs Edith Hawkins visit Youngstown Ohio. Perkins and Wilson families called by Willard Wilson of Corry. Ava Wilton visits daughter-in-law Esther Wilson in Panam for a few days.
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Pean Uans
Mary Barry
Lena Cross
J.C. Manwaring
Flora Morton
Edisiboro Teachers College
Glenn Carter
Warren
Walter Newhouse
United Brethren Church
Lundeen
Lunideet
Jamestown Area
Chiris
Edward Kent
Albans
Bila Mae Crosby
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ethel Boni
Edith Hawkins
Youngaville
Ohio
Sindy
Alet Perkins
Guy Cornish
Tyau
Willard Wilson
Corry
Ava Wilton
Esther Wilso
Panam
McLaughlin Frees Crawford Amid Hostile Witness Claims
McLaughlin declared Crawford would not face charges despite a grand jury action. He cited hostile witnesses, including Crawford’s mother and another woman, as background need. The gun in Crawford’s car allegedly came from the late Pete Giros’ estate and was taken to Erie per Crawford’s attorney instructions.
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Jane
Crawford
McLaughlin
Drake
Jess Jiuliante
Pete Giros
Erie
McLaugh
Crawford Held After Bedroom Shooting Incident
A man identified as Crawford fired a shot into a mattress during a struggle with Mrs. Ross over a pistol at a residence on September 19. Police found Crawford in bed with another gun under his pillow. Mrs. Ross suffered powder burns. He was jailed and later ordered held for court with bail set at 5000 dollars cash or 10000 dollars in property. his mother, initially a reluctant witness, signed the necessary bonds.
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George Gordon
Crawford
State Tax On Net Income Sparks Pennsylvania Debate
A 4A 1 of 2 percent levy on wholesale business to Pennsylvanian manufacturers is discussed with unclear yield estimates around 100 million dollars. House Democratic floor leader Reid, Med Wa, declines to confirm a tax program specifics. If adopted, higher corporate tax rates may be dropped, while the governor proposes four more reorganization plans to the Legislature.
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Sconunves Sunt
Pennsylani
Vance Uy
Readiiiger
House
Alreaidy
Theovernor Last Bight
State Planing Board
Commere
Meyner Courting Margaret Truman Sparks State House Rumors
Governor Meyner, a bachelor at 47, faces questions about a romance with Margaret Truman. He evades dating details, calling it private while noting her charm. The pair have been seen at dinners and events, with hints of a closer relationship as Meyner prepares to move into Morven.
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Miss Truman
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey State House
Robert B Meyner
Margaret Truman
Meyner
Dent
Harry 5
Trimin
Public Instruction Department
Fils
State Department
Shildlion
Welfare Department
Justice
Gil
Palmer Stadium
Princeton
Margate
Morven
Margaret
Othjen
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Pirrenrenn
Bear Lake News
Mes
James Rossin
Bydreom
Worthy
NAVY
LEED
Dodge
Lise
Fativious
Heberlein Motor Sales
West South St
Citizens National Bank OF Corry
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
the Bank
H. W. Loveland
Stromberg- Carlson
Mr. Dee Jay
Hank & Kay
Public Health Service
Madame
Guy's
All-Way Electric Service Company
Johnson
South First Avenue
Corry, Pa
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