Quick Justice for Draft Dodgers in Erie Trial
Stephen Charles Anderson, 23, of Erie, a Jehovah’s Witness, was found guilty by a federal jury of violating the selective service act. Judge R M Gilen sentenced him to three years in federal prison. He was among four evaders given three year terms in this session with another at 18 months. All await removal after being held in Erie county prison. The trial lasted about 16 minutes with FBI agents testifying.
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Erie
Stephen Charles Anderson
West
11Th Street
Jehovah Witnesses
R. M. Gilen
United States ‘Attorney General
Erie Comity
FBI
Ann Werson
Beaver escape trial advances with alibi witness
Chester Parrish Beaver Falls auto dealer testified he and Alex Bentley were together on the day George Puskar escaped from Beaver county jail in May 1941. Bentley faces charges of aiding Puskar to Cleveland, while former Beaver mayor O W Calvin and deputy warden are on trial with Bentley. Puskar recalled as Commonwealth witness denied giving money to Calvin. Puskar, awaiting trial on embezzlement and theft charges, was arrested later in California. Bentley and Hawkins face forgery counts tied to auto lease deals.
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Puskar
Associated Press
Beaver
Chester Parrish
Beaver Falls
Alex Bentley
Bentley
George Puskar
Ambridge
Beaver County
Cleveland
W Calvin
Calvin
Commonwealth
California
B. 8
Hawkins
Driver sought in death of young cyclist at Fairview
Police seek the identity of a driver involved in a fatal collision at Route 20 and 98 in Fairview. Russell Davie Jr., 18, of North Girard, died at St. Vincent's Hospital after a crash that damaged his motorcycle. Coroner reports a possible fractured skull and multiple lacerations.
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Daub
State Motor Police Enforce 35 Mile Limit Nationwide
Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania state motor police are enforcing a 35 mph speed limit effective today. Governor James proclaims the switch from 50 mph to conserve gasoline, with fines from 10 to 25 dollars and possible license suspensions for violators.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James
Office of Defense ‘Transportation
Lynn G. Adams
Robert B. Maxwell
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
The
Turnpike Com
Jabs Continue Retreat in New Guinea
The report details Allied air raids and supply dumps near Buka as Japanese forces press back the New Guinea front. Washington announced the loss of the 378 ton naval transport George F Elliott and the smaller Gregory off Guidatcanal in the Solomons on August 8. Most crew on both ships were saved.
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Buka
Navy Department
Washington
George F. Elliott
Gregory
Guidatcanal Island
Solomons
Elliott
City of
Los Angeles
Tire Shortage Hits Oil Field Workers
Bradford October 1 a shortage in tires has caused oil field workers to be taken off the road this month due to ineligibility for retread or second grade tires. The local ration board reports 50 vehicles cannot be retreaded because of faulty casings and urges workers to seek retreads before tires wear out. A board spokesman emphasized the need for producers and contractors to stress tire care to employees.
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Bradford
Bradford Oil Field
Essen- Oil Oil Field
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