Four Indicted by Jury at Erie
Federal grand jury indicted W. H. Null publisher of Greensburg weekly Westmoreland Observer for sending obscene material via mail related to a political campaign. Pittsburgh banker teller P. H. Schade charged with embezzlement and false pretenses. J Edgar George of Pittsburgh railway mail service employee charged with embezzling and stealing package contents.
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Associated Press
Erie
W. H. Null
Westmoreland Observer
Greensburg
Pittsburgh
Null
U. S
Gwen Burns
P. H. Schade
Fou
Schade
Kuy
pStone National Bank
J. Edgar George
Pittchureh
Sheriffs Plan to Fight Loss of Power
Harrisburg report says Pennsylvania sheriffs face fines and are labeled pre servers. Harry F. Shaver president of the State Sheriff Association released a resolution to resist encroachment on sheriff powers. The measure calls the sheriff the highest peace officer duty bound to preserve peace enforce laws and issue processes. Shaver Cumberland County sheriff noted the resolution was adopted at Williamsport and reaffirmed by the executive committee at a meeting.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Harry F. Shaver
State Sheriff’ Association
Cout
Shaver
Sherif
Cumberland County
Williamsport
E A Lyons Claimed by Death This Morning
E A Lyons longtime Beaver resident dies this morning at Beaverdam following years of illness. He helped form the Beaver area Mutual Insurance group and served as director and supervisor in local bodies. Surviving are his wife Mrs Peart Lyons a daughter Mrs Garl Proctor of Erie two grandsons Rexford Proctor of Erie Warren Proctor of Elyria Ohio a great granddaughter Patricia Ann Proctor a great grandson Rexford M Proctor two stepsons and a step granddaughter with services Saturday at Bracken Keating Funeral Home.
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Ki. A. Lyons
Beaverdain Climen
O'Elocke
Wayne faWwaNhiy
Beaversm
Comiu
Mtr
Lyons
Haphorcreek Mutual
Aly Uehayten
Mri Union
Cley Goopernr
Garl Proctor
Erie
Rexford Proctor
Warren Proctor
Elyria
Patricia Ann Proctor
Rexford M. Proctor
Tan Ish
Cleveland
Norn Ish
Cleve
Farul
Bracken- Keating Funeral Home
French unions plan nationwide general strike Friday
Snowballing strikes in France are to culminate in a two hour general walkout called by Communist and non Communist unions. The unions demand higher living allowances wage increases and lower food prices amid the economic crisis.
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Paris
France
Erie cafe owner killed in auto crash
Frank J. Admirol, 48, owner of the Green Cat Café, died at the scene when his 1947 sedan was struck by a gasoline tanker at a Cherry Street intersection. His wife, Mrs. Jonl Adiutori, was seriously injured with multiple fractures and lacerations and taken to St Vincent's Hospital. Krieger, 26, of Erie, driver of the tanker, reported the load of gasoline, proceeding north, and the light favored his truck as it entered the intersection.
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Erie
Avie
Frank J. Admrl
State
Jon 1
Adiutori
St. Vincent's Hospital
J. N. Sherwood
Adiutor
Adiutorl
Herbert Foulkane
Geary
Erle
Krieger
Kriemer
Hig Company
Cherry
Plan to Prosecute Loan Company Officials
Philadelphia authorities announce a grand jury recommendation to prosecute former Deputy Attorney General George Mas and five others over liquidations of defunct loan companies. The panel includes former state officials and bankers accused of improper actions in winding up nine Philadelphia institutions.
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Philadulehta
Wroseelon
Special Depty
George Mason
Philadelphia
Wilohyy
Willum C. Bremyn
Mulley
Elihu A. Greenhouse
Tormey
State Bankny Department
Thames J. McGowns
Homer
Yinst
Harry D. Peters
James E. Roberts
December Draft Call to 15,000 Draftees for Army
The Defense Department announced a revised December draft plan to provide 16,000 Army draftees, up from the first call, with a goal of 30,000 by next year. The Army asks for physicals starting October 4 for pre-eligible registrants, while the Army, Navy, and Air Force emphasize volunteer recruitment. Inductions for the first 20 days of December will avoid Christmas holidays.
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Picon
Washington
Defense Department
Aly Force
Navy
Auidy
Munition Board
Ava
Avoi
Head in Injury Fatal for Philadelphia Boxer Thompson
Philadelphia heavyweight Chicken Thompson, 21, died from head injuries after a comeback fight with Johnny Haynes of New York at Topps Stadium. He collapsed after being knocked out with three seconds left in the eighth round and died at Temple University Hospital after surgery.
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Elias Philadelphia
Seyrt
Thompson
Philadelphia
Johnny Haynes
New York
United States
Haynes
Toppi Stadum
Naval Hoypltynd Inter
Temple University Hospital
Michael Scots
Thiompson
Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Vie
13000 Sign For Draft In Erie County
Erie county registrations for the peacetime draft ran August 0 through September 18 and produced a tally near 13,000 youths aged 18 to 26, according to draft authorities. statewide figures fell short of the expected 800,000. Col Henry Grass, state duty director, said about one in four women will be awaiting distribution. initial reports from 175 local boards indicated the number may be higher than earlier estimates.
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County
Erie
Erie County
Henry Mr. Grass
CLEAR MP IN DEATH OF JAMESTOWN SOLDIER
An Army statement details the death of a Jamestown area soldier during a patrol at Port Myer Virginia. Reports say fellow servicemen were involved in an incident leading to a court martial for a soldier named Smith. The investigation continues as military authorities review the events and charges.
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Jamestown
Washington
Cetteld
Wiking
Marahfield
Prisgiey
Winkins
Port Myer
Wien
Smith
Jaime
Gabe
Wilkins
Yinule
Nearlie
Buly
AMD
Cay
SmitNt
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Winneon Co
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East Main St. Corry
Frank
Chicken Thompson
Imercea
Qui Cantal
Blackhawk
Chicago
Roseland Ballroom
Italy Recreation Center
Warren, Penna
Virgil
Corry Kiwanis Club
Sea’s Drugs
Kiwanis
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Hunt's Tomato Sauce
BOF Inc
Elberta Peaches
Coca-Cola Company
Erie Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Erie, PA
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Waterford
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Bob Steele
Barbara Britton
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