Colleges Begin This Week As Students Return
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania's 54 accredited colleges and universities start returning students this week. About 50,000 will enroll, with preliminary surveys showing slightly fewer overall in 1981-82 than last year, though economic gains could boost totals. The four largest schools hold most of the enrollment, while many institutions foresee steady or modest declines.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Public Instruction
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
Temple University
Pennsylvania State College
Erie hears of liquor raids in town
Reports say four flying squad prohibition agents arrived from Pittsburgh to raid drinkeries before federal court convenes next Monday. Local officials note 15 agents may stage simultaneous raids and several prominent speakeasies are targeted. No incidents occurred and the prohibition force had been abandoned Aug. 15. Federal grand jury meets next week as Raiding party reportedly aims to reap liquor enforcement outcomes.
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WRIE
Prohibition
Pittsburgh
T Hat
Federal Alreles
Federal Grand Jury
Eight to sixteen year sentence for Erie store hold up
Tack Miller alias Michael Gertson, 30, was sentenced to eight to sixteen years in the Western penitentiary by Judge Orin Waite after conviction for the Thom McAn store holdup at 11th and State streets in June. He stole $14.75 and faced other robbery indictments likely to be dropped. Miller was captured by Officer Walter May after a chase through Peach Street area. Witness Helen Beer identified him. He previously faced theft and counterfeiting charges and was on parole from Ohio State penitentiary.
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Tack Miller
Michael Gertson
Western Penitentiary
Orin” Waite
Thom McAnnon
State Streets
Miller
Burton R. Laub
John R. Cost
Walter May
Peach
Helen Beer
Cient
McAnn
Biller
Anthony Sayvick
East 30Th Street
A. Striegel
Academy Diner
Irene 3. Leach
Hill Mill Dairy
West Ith Street
Huntington
Reformatory
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
Housing Plans For CCC Camps In Winter Shows Shift
Plans move forward to house and clothe 30 000 CCC members in the Third Corps Area for winter. Barracks will be erected at 164 camps with 38 million feet of jumper timber to be supplied, deliveries staged within 21 days and the rest within 30 days.
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Third Corps
Patrick W. Guiney
Corps
Malone
OUSTED BY NAZIS WILL JOIN STAFF AT TECH
Three German scientists known for physics and chemistry will teach and conduct research at Carnegie Institute of Technology. The scholars include Otto Stern, former associate of Albert Einstein, Professor Egtermann, former assistant to Stern at the University of Hamburg, and Professor Ernest Berl, a chemist at Darmstadt Technical University.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Hey. Are
Otto Stern
Albert Einstein
I Egtermann
Stern
Unversity of
Hamburg
Ernest Berl
Technical University of Darmstadt
Woman's Club Holds Regular Board Meeting in Corry
Corry Woman's Club president Mrs W H Howard led a board meeting with fourteen members present. Plan approved for a card party at the clubhouse on Friday September 22 with chairs Miss Georgia Myers and Mrs George Keefe. A special Friday eight o’clock session was set to address the moratorium on dues. Mr and Mrs RS Dewey sought clubhouse use for next week's Boys Band banquet. Bills were paid and other business handled before adjournment.
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W. H. Howard
Corry
RS. Dewey
Pirates Buy Second Baseman on Coast
William Benswanger, president of the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced the purchase of Henry Lavagetto, Oakland Pacific Coast League second baseman. The price was not disclosed, but reportedly high as several major league clubs bid for the 20-year-old infielder seen as a potential double for Tony Lazzeri of the New York Yankees.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
William Benswanger
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hanry Lavagetto
Oakland
Tony Lazzeri
New York Yankees
Gas rate protests filed by Lakewood Celoron Jamestown
Jamestown Sept 13 hearing on charges of unfair discrimination against Pennsylvania Gas Co by Lakewood Celoron and Carroll adjourned for more records. Pleaders include Robert H. Jackson for the gas company and Gerald A. Herrick and Willard W. Casa for the villages. Hearing resumes Oct 1. Complainants oppose a $2 monthly minimum, arguing greater maintenance costs for summer resort towns. company counters with rising permanent residents.
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Jamestown
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Lakewood
Celoron
Carroll
Robert H. Jackson
Gerald A. Herrick
Willard W. Casa
Carsell
R. F. Buckmann
Albany
West Ellicott
Falconer
Andrew J Short Memorial Park to Honor Ex City Official
Sept. 18 report says former city street commissioner and horticulturist Andrew J Short will be commemorated with a memorial park. City council approved first and second readings of three ordinances to set aside a triangular plot at Gay Street Manning Street and Hoffman Avenue in Ward Eight. The Street Department has graded and beautified the site and more work is planned before dedication. Mayor Payne called it fitting to honor Short who cared for city flower beds and beautified local spots before retiring five years ago after many years of service.
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OM Cety
Andrew J. Short
Gay Street
Manning Street
Hoffman Avenue
Eighth Ward
Payne
Mr. Short
Rockview fugitives sought in trooper slaying
Pittsburgh Sept 13 Two men who escaped Rockview penitentiary August 25 while stealing guns and a car from state police racks are sought as suspects in the killing of State Highway Patrolman Herbert P Brantlinger. Descriptions broadcast. Nedeau serving 5 to 10 years on burglary and Daugherty similar term for larceny car at time of escape.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Rockview Penitentiary
Herbert P. Brantlinger
Wayne Daugherty
Crawford County
Frank Wedeswa
Pittshurer
Brantlinger
Daugherty
Americans in Cuba Endangered in Regime Strife
A United Press survey shows 700 Americans in Cuba facing danger if the regime cannot stabilize the situation. The chaotic frame includes warnings of potential harm amid ongoing political turmoil and regional instability.
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Cuba
Uniram
Havaima
United Presa Survey
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