County Audit Finds Sloppy Records in Erie Row Offices
An audit by Root, Spitanas and Smiley for year ending December 31, 1975 found sloppy bookkeeping, misplaced cash receipts, understated revenues and delayed investments across Erie County row offices. The report criticized the Sheriff, Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts and Treasurer on mileage reimbursements, unused dormant accounts, late remittances and inadequate records, while noting honest mistakes and ongoing corrections. County Controller A J Gehrlein defended the findings, saying corrective steps are underway and that the study was requested by the county at its own expense.
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Erie
Erie County
Root, Spitanas and Smiley
A.J. Gehrlein
Gehrlein
Sheriff's Office
Unis
Recorder of Deeds
Childrens’ Services
Audit plan urged to cut county rental costs and centralize agencies
Erie County explores centralizing its scattered agencies to reduce rental costs while adopting a modified accrual basis for the general fund. Controller Gehrlein praises the system's progress despite critiques. Commissioner Hill cites delay in report release as a concern amid Home Rule Charter debate. Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts offices face mismanaged trust accounts and missing cash receipt documentation.
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Gehrlein
Erie County
William C. Hill Jr
Hill
Humphrey Undergoes Successful Bladder Tumor Surgery
Sen Hubert H Humphrey underwent a major operation to remove a cancerous bladder and prostate. Surgeons reported the tumor confined to the bladder base with successful removal. Pathology results on surrounding lymph nodes will take five to seven days to determine spread, guiding possible chemotherapy and long term prognosis.
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New York
Hubert H Humphrey
U.S. Senate
Willet F. Whitmore Jr
Minnesota Democrat
Humphrey
Whitmore
Edward L Beddie Jr
Memorial Hospital
Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center
Manhattan
Upper East Side
Wheelchair Robber Gets Three Months For Burglary
Jeffrey A. Merukeb, 34, of Madison Street, was sentenced by Judge John A. Ramanno in City Court to three months in the Erie County Correctional Facility followed by 33 months probation after pleading guilty to criminal trespass and possession of burglary tools. Police said he attempted to force open a doctor’s office door on South Park Avenue while in a wheelchair. A codefendant Lovey E. Thompson, 23, also of Madison Street, received one year probation after pleading guilty to criminal trespass and attempted possession of burglary tools.
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Buffalo
Erie County
John A. Ramanno
Jeffrey A. Merukeb
Madison Street
Ramanno
Merukeb
Kansas City
Speed Reading Course To Begin at Carry
The Institute of Speed Reading, Inc. announces a 24 hour speed reading course open to qualified individuals over 12. Graduates are promised 1000 WPM with improved concentration and retention. An eight week program aims to help read lengthy books quickly. free one hour orientation lectures are scheduled at the YMCA location.
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Institute of Speed Reading, Inc
Additi
YMCA
North Canter Street
Corry
Betty Ford praised as ahead of her time in 1980s
A collage of Nes: Sumner Blackburn recalls Betty Ford teaching dance in leotards at two camps near Rhinelander Wisconsin during the 1980s. Gretchen Blackburn notes her poised demeanor and distinctive hair. The reminiscence highlights a rare blend of grace and outspoken presence.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Betty Ford
Sumner Blackburn
Mrs. Blackburn
Betty
Ex-Councilman Guilty In Fraud Bribery Case Near Pittsburgh
AP reports ex Braddock official John Hackett 57 and trucking firm operator Francis Long 8 were convicted by a federal jury on conspiracy and perjury charges in a bribery scheme. Jury deliberated about eight hours. FBI seized $2,160 from Hackett in October 1974.
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Pittsburgh
Braddock
John
Hackett
North Braddock
Francis “Red” Long
Long Hauling Co
FBI
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