Markle Pleads Guilty in Apollo Murder Case
John Clarence Markle of Apollo pleads guilty to murder before Judge J Frank Graff at Armstrong County Criminal Court. Testimony set for April 3 to determine degree and penalty with possible assistance from a second judge. Approximately 200 spectators attend including Freeport High School seniors.
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John Clarence Markle
Apollo
J. Frank Graff
Armstrong County Criminal Court
Graff
Markle
E. J. Steiner
State Supreme Court
Ruth V. Markle
Herbert G. Gates
Freeport Joint High School
Judge Graff
Davis Verdict Challenged as Contrary to Evidence
Pittsburgh based attorney Floy C. Jones Jr. asked the state Supreme Court for a view trial for Robert Tallie Davis claiming the verdict contradicted evidence. He argued time element issues and that photographs tainted jurors while the state said Davis killed Emily Foster near Leechburg and drove four miles to Vandergrift and back in under ten minutes.
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Pittsburgh
LLP
Robert Tallie Davis
State Supreme Court
Floy C. Jones Jr
Emily Foster
Leechburg
Davis
Vandergrift
Jones
Draft Board Calls Fourteen Countians For Induction
Armstrong County youths including three volunteers must report to the Local Draft Board at 6 a.m. Monday then proceed by bus to Pittsburgh for induction. Volunteers are Frank Herbert Lytle, Fred Jay Fair, James Robert McClaine. Regular registrants include George William Sipes, William Kenneth Harriger, Donald Richard Weasel, John Gerald Hallman, Albert Henry Shirley, Stanley James Hawkus Jr., James Raymond Marshall, Robert Edwin Held, William Stephen Atherton, James Clair Stokes, James Valgene Benkosky.
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Armstrong County
Draft Board
Pittsburgh
James Robert McClaine
East Brady
George William Sipes
Kittanning
William Kenneth Harriger
Mercer
Donald Richard Weasel
Worthington
John Gerald Hallman
Dayton
Albert Henry Shirley
Apollo
Stanley James Hawkus Jr
Nu- Mine
James Raymond Marshall
Dayn
Robert Edwin Held
William Stephen Atherton
Buffalo
N. Y
James Clair Stokes
Rochester
James Valgene Benkosky
Sagamore
Continued Cold Weather Predicted Across Pennsylvania
Frigid, cloudy conditions linger with light snow flurries in some sections. Highs mainly in the 30s to low 40s, with clearing tonight into near 30s and mid 40s by Wednesday. Central areas see 32 to 40 degrees, mountains 32 degrees.
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Pennsylvania
Georgia
Macmillan Faces H Bomb Questions in Parliament
In London the prime minister, Harold Macmillan, answered a flurry of questions in the House of Commons about the dangers of flying H bombs over Britain and tracking them on highways between bases. The government was also expected to disclose the contents of a 3,000 word letter from Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin to Macmillan on summit proposals.
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London
Harold Macmillan
Britain
Macmillan
House of Commons
M.P
Nikolai Bubanin
Weather report on Allegheny River Lock No 7 stages
24 hour period ending Tuesday morning records river stages at Allegheny River Lock No 7. Upper pool 13.3 feet and lower pool 12.7 feet, both stationary. Trace precipitation and snow on ground.
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Allegheny River Lock No
Committee Tries To End Kohler Probe
The Senate Rackets Committee, amid partisan tension, considers shortening its Kohler Co. labor dispute inquiry. Two former Sheboygan officials ex-Mayor Rudolph Ploetz and ex-Police Chief Walter Wagner are listed as witnesses as the four year fight continues.
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Rudolph Ploetz
Walter Wagner
United Auto Workers
Kohler
Steem Heimke
Ploetz
Mrs William Claypoole Undergoes Surgery at Butler Memorial
Mrs. William Claypoole of 15 Queen Street Kittanning underwent surgery this morning at Butler Memorial Hospital and is in room 425.
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William Claypoole
Queen St., Kittanning
Butler Memorial Hospital
Leader-Times Classifieds Promise Quick Results
The Leader-Times urges readers to use its Classified Pages to sell buy rent or trade with a call to 42 2551. The ad promises no payments worries and quick results from placing notices or listings.
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Leader-Times
Alexander Chosen Rotary President At Kittanning Meeting
John J. Alexander a partner in Alexander and Bowser was elected president of the Kittanning Rotary Club at yesterday’s luncheon. Jacob W. Trenkle was named vice president with David C. Suckling Myron A. Shoffner as directors F Gilbert Reese as secretary and Larry Brunson as treasurer. duties begin July 1. Dr. Dwight Sedwick spoke on St Patrick’s Day and guests included J Logan Trane Butler T W Kirby Indiana Chamber of Commerce Secretary Dan Mash.
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John J. Alexander
Alexander and Bowser
Kittanning
Rotary Club
Jacob W. Trenkle
David C. Suckling
Myron A. Shoffner
F. Gilbert Reese
Larry Brunson
Dwight Sedwick
St. Patrick's Day
J. Logan Trane
Butler
T. W. Kirby
Indiana
Chamber of Commerce
Dan Mash
Legion official Eddie Hoak to address Armstrong County meeting
Eddie Hoak the western vice commander of the American Legion will address a county legion committee meeting Thursday night. The gathering starts at 8 o clock at the Apollo American Legion home, with Adjutant Paul A. Burkett announcing the monthly event.
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Eddie” Hoak
American Legion
Armstrong County American Legion Committee
Apollo American Legion
Paul A. Burkett
Youth Rocket Safety to be Discussed at President's Safety Conference
Washington reports that the conference on Occupational Safety will address prevention of injuries among youth rocket enthusiasts. The event runs March 25 to 27 and will review safety standards and protective measures for young hobbyists in rocketry.
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Washington
Cranes Rise in Cross‑Page Puzzle and Garden Notes
The page features a crossword puzzle and garden notes amid a Washington section. Hospital notes and tender listings appear on later pages.
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Anne Heywood
Washington
Penong
Cris
Tata
Srace
Dauphin Jury Indicts Cinder Deals Figure
A Dauphin County grand jury indicted Frank J. Petrosky a Greensburg businessman and operator of Salem Supply Co. and Highway Abrasives Co. for defrauding the state Highways Department in a Westmoreland County cinders deal. The true bill covers short weighting by more than 1000 tons and a fraud profit of about 2327 dollars. charges tied to a March 21 1956 act. Other conspiracy charges against six associates from Westmoreland and Armstrong counties will be presented next. Dowling did not say when Petrosky will stand trial.
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Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Frank J. Petrosky
Greensburg
State Highways Department
Westmoreland County
Petrosky
Salem Supply Co
Highway Abrasives Co
Huette F. Dowling
Westmoreland
Armstrong
Patrick J. McShane
Scottdale
Glenn F. Bowser
Templeton
Armstrong County
Roland J. Sell
Earl J. Broker
Irwin A.I. Davis
Charles E. Fair
Dowling
Memorial Honors Gus Walker At Armstrong County Court
A memorial in memory of Gus Tavus A. Walker, long time Armstrong County Bar Association member, was presented at the Armstrong County Court. Attorney Charles E. Harrington summarized Walker life who died Jan 1 and requested the record be spread across county courts. Judge J. Frank Graff ordered the memorial filed and copies made for the family. The gathering included 21 association members led by A. R. House with remarks on Walker.
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Gustavus A. Walker
Armstrong County Bar Association
Armstrong County
The
County Bar Association
Charles E. Harrington
Walker
Magistrates To Meet Thursday In Kittanning Courthouse
A monthly meeting of the Magistrates and Constables Association will be held at 8 o’clock Thursday night in the Courthouse at Kittanning. A spokesman urged all members to attend.
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Magistrates and Constables Association
Kittanning
Petitions Filed for County Committee Seats in Armstrong
Armstrong County reports 133 Democrats and 136 Republicans filed petitions for committeeman or committeewoman candidacy for the upcoming primaries. LeAnn House, commissioners clerk, announced the closing date yesterday.
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Armstrong County
LeAnn House
Commissioners
Chuckle Salesman with Shine Faces a Tough Territory
A humorous notice highlights a cheerful salesman with polished shoes, but a difficult selling area. The item is a syndicated feature from Gen. Fea. Corp. The piece plays on the contrast between appearance and market challenge.
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Gen
Fea. Corp
Moon Rocket Soon in US Space Plan Says Defense Officials
Defense officials say with two satellites circling Earth the United States may announce plans to send a rocket to the Moon soon. A top scientist suggests Russia halted satellite launches to lull the U.S. as the space race continues. Vanguard I remains aloft with signals likely for years, while a second Vanguard test and a new Explorer rocket are planned in the near term. Army Secretary Brucker signals ARPA approval for a Moon shot though details on participants are not disclosed.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Kremlin
Moscow
Earth
U.S.A
John P. Hagen
Navy
Project Vanguard
Hagen
Vanguard
Army
Wilber M. Brucker
Advance Research Projects Agency
Defense Department
Brucker
Moon
Air Force
Auto Makers Deny Prices Kept Secret
Detroit AP reports the auto industry denies keeping prices secret as a Senate bill would require labeling each car with price shipping charges assembly point and dealer. Spokesmen cite factory recommended list prices minus freight as public in weekly auto publications and consumer magazines while noting dealer discretion on final price.
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Detroit
Senate
Sen. A. S
Mike) Monroney
Monroney
Hotel Keeper Charges Hold 2 in Custody
Kenneth Guthrie of Mobile Missouri and Stewart Gooding of Buffalo New York were jailed in Armstrong County after defrauding Vernon Hotel operator Gladys Henderson of 95 91 for room and board plus five dollars for gas. Justice Karl Watt reported they planned to return after going to Pittsburgh for work. Both men were found at the Anderson Hotel Ford City at 6 30 a m and held on 300 dollar bonds.
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Armstrong County
Kenneth Guthrie
Mobile
Stewart Gooding
Buffalo
N. Y
Gladys Henderson
Vernon Hotel
Kittanning
Karl M. Watt
Watt
Anderson Hotel
Ford City
Supreme Court Says Wife Must Speak Less When Husband Drives
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, via Justice Musmanno, held that a wife may be barred from testifying in a car accident case if her husband is driving. The ruling, overruled on a new trial basis for the Coles, notes the husband remains master at the wheel, a view tied to a 1954 Chester County collision.
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Pittsburgh
State Supreme Court
Michael A. Musmanno
Pennsbury Twp
Chester County
High Court
Harry S. Cole
Margaret
John Lloyd
Colese
Chester
Eisenhower May Ask Governors For Benefit Hike
President Eisenhower may urge state governors to convene special sessions to widen unemployment benefits. He plans federal action likely to include 13 weeks of federally financed aid, as he discusses tax cuts and recession remedies with Republican leaders. NAM opposition and state-function history color the debate ahead of a White House conference.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Federal Reserve Board
U.S
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
William G. Stratton
Illinois
John E. Davis
North Dakota
Orval E. Faubus
Arkansas
Luther H. Hodges
North Carolina
Joseph B. Johnson
Vermont
Goodwin J. Knight
California
George B. Timmerman Jr
South Caroline
Albert D. Rossellini
Pennsy Victory Over Full Crew Act Reached Supreme Court
Pittsburgh AP reports the Pennsylvania Railroad won its long battle against the Railroad Full Crew Act of 1937 as the state Supreme Court voided key provisions. The ruling struck down mandatory flagman on all trains, full crew on self-propelled cranes, and five man crews on freight trains up to 50 cars.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
State Supreme Court
High Tribunal
The Closing College Door booklet appeal
A public service notice urges action to ease college overcrowding as applications rise and space grows tight. It invites readers to request the booklet The Closing College Door from Box 36 Times Square Station New York 36 N Y, published in cooperation with The Advertising Council.
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Times Square Station
New York
N. Y
The
Advertising Council
County Home Freezer Contract Awarded to Croyle’s Refrigeration
Croyle's Refrigeration of Ford City won a $6,300 bid to install a 27 by 10 by 8 foot freezer room at Armstrong County Home. The contract covers material and installation. Other bids: Steel City Refrigeration Pittsburgh $8,527.77 and Parchase Refrigeration Pittsburgh $8,598.
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Croyle
Ford City
Armstrong County
Steel City Refrigeration Company
Pittsburgh
Parchase Refrigeration of
Probers Seek Air Official Ties to FCC Channel Vote
House investigators questioned newspaper publisher John S. Knight about claims that National Airlines officials boasted four FCC members were pledged to vote for their channel. Alexander Hardy denied the allegation while Col Katzentine swore Knight recounted Hardy making the boast. Col Gordon Moore defended his credentials and said no favors were sought.
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Washington
House
National Airlines
FCC
House Commerce Committee
John S. Knight
Alexander Hardy
Hardy
Col. A. Frank Katzentine
National
Miami
Knight
Katzentine
Federal Communications Commission
George W. McConaughey
John Doerfer
Robert E. Lee
Richard A. Mack
The
Miami Herald
Eisenhower
Col
Gordon Moore
Moore
White House
Rayburn JP Bonded After Grand Jury Action
Woodrow W. Kirkwood Rayburn Township justice of the peace posted a $1500 bond to return to court after waiving a June Grand Jury action. He disputes a reported township debt of 500 to 600 dollars and awaits further audits and reviews by local officials and the attorney.
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Woodrow W. Kirkwood
Rayburn Township
Armstrong County
Kirkwood
Karl M. Watt
Kittanning
Rayburn Squire
William Claypoole
Claypoole
Primary battles loom in both parties for Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg a Democratic and Republican push for organization-backed tickets faces 17 independents in a May 20 primary. Gov. George M. Leader leads the Democratic slate for U S Senate with Mayr David L. Lawrence for governor. Republicans back Rep. Hugh D. Scott for Senate and Arthur T. McGowigle for governor. Independent tickets led by Lt. Gov. Roy E. Furman and Harold E. Stassen add a crowded race.
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Executive Mansion
George M. Leader
U. S. Senate
Mayr David L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
John M. Davis
Philadelphia
Genevieve Blatt
Scott
Hugh D. Scott
Senate
Arthur T. McGowigle
Reading
John M. Walker
Allegheny County
Andrew J. Gleason
Johnstown
Roy E. Furman
Democrats
Harold E. Stassen
Furman
Clarence P. Bowers
William E. Culbertson
Clarion
Michael A. Can
Pechan Files Nominating Bid With State Bureau
Senator Albert R. Pechan filed his nominating petition for secretary of internal affairs with the state Elections Bureau. Also filing were Ward McAllister for a Westmoreland County house seat and several other candidates including Frank C. Hilton Charles J. Schmitt Roy E. Furman Michael A. Cannavino Clarence P. Bowers Edward P. Laselle Lucian J. Giletti William E. Culbertson William S. Livengood Jr.
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Albert R. Pechan
Armstrong-Butler
State Elections Bureau
Ward McAllister
D. Apollo
Westmoreland County
Frank C. Hilton
R. Cambridge Springs
Charles J. Schmitt
D. Girard
Roy E. Furman
D. Waynesburg
Michael A. Cannavino
D. Erie
Lineup Of Top Office Seekers
Harrisburg report lists gubernatorial and U S Senate candidates filing nomination petitions. Noted organizers and party affiliations include Arthur T McGonigle Read ing pretzel maker Harold E Stassen Harold J Vaughan Weldon Heyburn Harrison A Moyer Hugh D Scott and Roy Furman David L Lawrence Edward Lavelle Clarence P Bowers and others with party and status details.
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Harrisburg
U.S. Senate
State Elections Bureau
Arthur T. McGonigle
O. Reading Pretzel
Harold E. Stassen
Valley Forge
Williams. Livengood
Somerset
Harold J. Vaughan
Aliquippa
Senate
Hugh D. Scott
Philadelphia
Weldon B. Heyburn
Concordville
Harrison A. Moyer
Slatington
Democratic
David L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Roy E. Furman
William D. McClelland
Allegheny County
Charles J. Schmitt
Girard
Edward P. Lavelle
Scranton
George M
Clarence P. Bowers
Reading
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Fred Jay Fair
Cowansville
Quickies
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Wim
Alexander
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Defense
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Pennsy
Act
College of Hard Knocks
College of
Rayburn JP
Joe Kirkbride
United Press Staff
Sen. Pechan
State Bureau
Hi Nabor
Olin Miller
Chicago Sun-Times Syndicate
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