Bears Shot in Northwest Pa Opens 1952 Season
Two hunters in Titusville area report large bears shot as the 1952 season opens. Waller Hollabaugh of Townville shot an estimated 400 pound bear, while G G Archer of Pleasantville brought down a 175 pound one. Cantons of cub bears were blamed as four cubs killed prompt calls for stricter enforcement. Reports say about 19 bears killed in the region with several hunters arrested or fleeing, and multiple other bears tallied in McKean and Mercer counties.
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Mr. Reynolds
Warren
Forest
Meadville
McKean
Walter Pasikoski
Ted Massarz
Glen Peterman
Lercer County
Hubbard
Sheffield
Mr. Holbaugh
Y Sam Toda
Blue Hill
Prison risk looms for jailbreak fugitive trio
Elmer Schuer 21, recaptured after a gun battle, faces potential life in prison on kidnapping and robbery charges. A homicide charge tied to a city detective's death also looms. Two jailed escapees, Ballard and Joseph Nolen, died in a Manhattan blaze last September 10 as the trio fled Lewisburg penitentiary.
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Associated Press
New York
Elmer Schuer
Schuer
Manhattan
Stain
Ballard
Joseph Nolen
Fram
Lewisburg
Pennsylvania
Methodists plan outreach to 20 million youths in drive
Atlantic City clergy and bishops meet for five days to discuss recruiting church members from a large nonchurch affiliate group. Bishop Fred P. Carson of Philadelphia opened the council with about 50 bishops present as plans to engage young people nationwide are debated.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Methodist Church
Fred P. Carson
Philadelphia
Marriage rate in 1946 US at 164 per thousand
In 1946 the United States recorded a marriage rate of 164 marriages per 1000 people, reflecting postwar demographic shifts and social patterns of the era. The figure highlights the era's family formation trends amid changing economic conditions.
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United States
Urmann Brothers Fined for Deer Spotting Case in French Creek
Two Pennsylvania brothers James Urmorin 23 Eric Urmann 38 were fined a total of 400 after arrest on spotting deer and carrying a loaded gum in French Creek. Peace Justice Richard O'Dell sentenced them to 200 days or 200 each. They paid the fines Sunday and were released from County Jail. Deputy Paul Coe assisted, and they were turned over to State Game Protector Jet Zerine of Mayville.
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Mayville
Pennsylvania
French Creek
James Urmorin
Eric
Vincent Urmann
Harborcreek
Richard O'Dell
Paul Coe
Shernan
Jet Zerine
Injuries Fatal to Two Men in Weekend Crashes
Two men died from injuries in hospital today following separate auto crashes on Sunday. Pete Popovchak, 34, of Bridgeville, died at Mercy Hospital from a crushed chest after his car struck a safety valve. Richard McCormell, 34, of Pittsburgh, died at Ohio Valley Hospital from a skull fracture as the car overturned with him as a passenger.
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Pittsburgh
Pete Popovchak
Bridgeville
Mercy Hospital
Richard Mccormell
Ohio Valley Hospital
Reduction of voting age backed by Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women
Harrisburg delegates at the 30th annual Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women convention debated reducing the legal voting age to 18. The 17 member policy planning committee headed by Mrs. John Huber Jr. proposed the measure as part of a platform. Also discussed were changing state election laws to allow large delegate elections to the National GOP Convention. The two day meeting considered other resolutions on ending the Korean War without appeasement and securing freedom in a world challenged by communism, as well as expanding opportunities for women and equal pay for equal work.
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Oy Saben
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women
John ¥. Huber Jr
Montgomery County
Steond
Hall
Pennsylvania
Lairge
Oiher
Reopening of Loyalty Oath Case Under Fire
State Senator Albert R. Pechan criticized the appointment of Earl G. Harrison as investigating authority in reopening the loyalty oath case at Penn State. Pechan, who led the loyalty oath law, called Harrison a vehement opponent and compared his role to an acting U S official directing policy. He released a letter to Penn State President Milton S. Eisenhower.
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State College
Ps. — State
Albert R. Pechan
R-Armstrong
Earl G. Harrison
Fennyvania State Core
Pechan
Milton S. Eisenhower
Penn State
Harrison
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Bar
Ike
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Acheson
Eisenhower
Three Men Sentenced in County Court
Three men pleaded guilty to a charge of a SHU with intent to ravish. Brewer, 22, of Erin Girard, and James Robison, 18, of Cranesville, were sentenced to prison terms by Judge Elmer Evans. Robison received one to two years in the Western Penitentiary and a $50 fine plus costs. Brewer and another defendant faced additional penalties. Alvin Hoar received months in Allegheny County workhouse and a $95 fine on related charges.
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Srie
Elmer B
Evans Edward’ J. Brewer
Erin Girard
James Robison
Cranesvile
Wullty
SHU
Pina
Ham
Robinson
Anderstern
Pennsylvania Jusior
Republic
Grove City
Alvin Hoar
Briewly
Allegheny County
City sets rules on tax exonerations amid contract bids
City officials approve procedures for tax exemptions as ingoing bids for garbage and meter contracts prompt inquiry. October revenue reached 4407 with 3085 from city tax duplicate. expenditures totaled 85142 leaving 4039. Board discussion followed Cornell meeting on advertising next year’s garbage contract after Kinley’s remarks. Berkhaus bid favored for continued use.
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United
Leavine
Hearty Sessiom
Cornell
Kinley Side Bad
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