Lie Test Clears Erie Man In Slaying
Erie police report a lie detector test cleared Lonnie Walls, 47, in the 1958 slaying of Martin McCarthy. The test was conducted at the county courthouse by Lt. James Murray of the State Police. A separate test absolved an Erie woman tied to a husband’s death by his own actions, based on unusual circumstantial factors.
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Erie
Rick
Jake Seman
Martin McCarthy
James Murray
Harrisburg
McCarthy
Lonnie Walls
Par Vice
Walls
Frank Figaski
Warren W. Wood
Cheady
Agen
Figaski
Thisme
Murray
Opening of Jamestown Iron Works Seen
The Jamestown Malleable Iron Co. faces reopening after closing December 12 leaving 450 out of work. Local 3411 members voted 236 to 26 for a company proposal to reopen under a new contract with wage and fringe benefit cuts. Union leaders gave little comment while sources note proposed cuts of 70 to 90 cents an hour, though pay is largely incentive based. The plant cited higher hourly rates before closing as unsustainable.
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Jamestown
Arab oil conference signals shift in Middle East policy
Under Nasser's leadership Arab leaders press a challenge to Western oil control. The Cairo meeting plans an all-Arab pipeline and tanker fleet with Iran and Venezuela invited. Sheik Taviki seeks Kuwaiti participation, seeking leverage over U.S. and Europe while warning of potential oil blackmail if Western strategy weakens.
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William L. Ryan
Gamal Nasser
Middle East
U.S
Nasser
Arab League
Cairo
Traqui
State Department
Sarmaing
Mossadegh
Iran
Sheik Abdullah Tariki
Saudi Arabia
Department of Petroleum Affairs
United States
Taviki
Kuwait
Washington
Venezuela
Tran
Europe
Clemency sought for wife slayer in Armstrong County case
Attorney Edward J. Steiner pressed the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reduce the first degree murder conviction of John Markle Jr., 39, who pleaded guilty to the shotgun slaying of his wife Ruth in Apollo. Steiner argued Markle’s wartime medical discharge and alleged emotional instability at the time show mitigating factors. District Attorney Harry Mellman Jr. opposed the appeal.
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Pittshurgh
State Supreme Court
Armstrong County
Edward J. Steiner
Kittanning
John
Markle Jr
Ruth
Apollo Last Hebriary
Ith
Markle
Steiner
High Court
Harry A. Hellman Jr
Mellman
Ambiguous phrasing omits clear story elements
The fragment asserts evidence fell short of proving first degree murder and hints at an imminent Supreme Court decision, describing the crime as cruel and vicious and the court to rule later.
Convoys Reach Quemoy Despite Heavy Action
Nationalist supply convoys reached Quemoy amid the heaviest bombardment in over a week the Defense Ministry said. Parachuted supplies were dropped offshore as sea convoys also arrived. The ministry did not release cargo details or ship and aircraft counts. A separate accident in Monessen, Westmoreland County, killed driver Mrs Rose Grillo, 34, when a car crashed into a tree.
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Jaiphs
Cormus
Quemoy
Defense Ministry
Monessen
Westmoreland County
Rose Grillo
Moore launches new CBS variety show with guests and sketches
New York AP reports Garry Moore debuts a weekly variety program on CBS promising a fresh approach to the genre. The opener features Marion Lore ig, Janis Paige, Ike Red Skelton, Gordon Rae, and guest stars. Critics note mixed material but praise Moore and guest talents while inviting viewers to judge the format.
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New York
Garry Moore
CBS TV
Moore
Comedieme
Marion “Lore Ig
Janis Paige
Ike Red Skelton
Ke Gordon Rae
Wal
Troop 80 Scouts Plan Paper Drive for Camp Gear
Troop 80 Boy Scouts of Toledo schedule a paper drive to fund camping equipment and expand outreach to more boys. A partial collection will occur this Saturday with rain plans. Scouts request tied bundles and old splint baskets. area fruit farmers report barkers scarce for fruit and tomatoes.
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Boy Scouts
Teledo 8
Newpaper Land
Newell Beckwith
Beckwith
Fan Comments on Eddie Fisher Program Let Down Fans
A spectator voiced dissatisfaction with a television program saying they did not like much of it and wished Eddie Fisher would join the broadcast. The remark reflects mixed audience reaction to the show and the performer’s potential involvement.
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Nycty
Misher
Jceremoniesd
Asenette
Ernie Keynes
Pety Lewis
Eddie Fisher
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