Justifiable homicide verdict in Quirk drive-in shooting
A coroner's jury in Reading, Pennsylvania ruled the fatal shooting of 16 year old Stephen Quirk by Patrolman Charles Charlesworth during an armed robbery attempt at a drive-in restaurant as justifiable homicide. The decision clears the officer and Police Commissioner William Brophy of criminal charges after a 10 minute deliberation.
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Dismissal of bribery conspiracy charges in Pa. case
In Canto Hill, Pennsylvania, District Magistrate Stanley Grimwood dismissed bribery and conspiracy charges against insurance agent Robert A. Cox after finding the state failed to prove those elements in the alleged $48,218 kickback to former Property and Supplies Secretary Frank C. Hilton. Charges against Hilton and Cox were filed last Monday.
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UPL
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Stanley Grimwood
Robert A. Cox
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Cox
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Storms pound state and political graft probes widen
Storms drenched Pennsylvania with thunderstorms and gusty winds causing minor floods and damage including a $50,000 tornado impact at a campground near Prince Gallitzin State Park in Cambria County. Separately, the Washington Post reports the Maryland corruption inquiry linked to Agnew may involve Gov. Mandel through favors to fundraisers Hess and Rodgers, as investigators weigh patterns of influence. Northrop reports four potential foreign-bribery cases among employees, including a $4,400 Iran tax payment and $450,000 sent via an agent in Saudi Arabia, while the State Department opposes monitoring legislation but condemns bribery.
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House passes $1.35 billion housing aid measure
The House approved a 1.35 billion bill aiding home builders buyers and owners amid doubts over presidential rejection. The vote was 253 to 86, short of the two thirds needed to override a veto.
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England votes yes in historic referendum
Early official returns show Britain voting nearly three to one to remain in the European Conution Market. Market opponents concede defeat as counting continues from an estimated 26 million votes. ITN computer forecast suggests about 68.6 percent Yes and 31.4 percent No.
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Jury to hear final arguments in Mellon Bank double financing case
The government’s case against five men charged with financing autos twice through the Mellon Hank was to go to the jury today in U S District Court. Judge Herbert Sorg would charge the jury after final arguments, with six men and six women to deliberate. The 16 count indictment accuses conspiracy mail fraud racketeering and seven counts of double financing via Mellon Bank Eaton Road Latrobe.
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Senators clash over B1 bomber and defense bill debate
Washington UPI reports a Senate standoff between George McGovern and Barry Goldwater over the B1 bomber. McGovern pushes elimination. Goldwater defends as essential to replace B52 in nuclear war. Debate fuels a $25.0 billion defense bill with final votes pending.
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Pothole fund fight marks county road repair vote
County commissioners approved extra liquid fuel funds for pothole repairs in New Castle Ellwood City and other municipalities after a clash between Thomas A Shumaker and Frank A Vitrit The vote split with Shumaker dissenting amid accusations of political favoritism and questions about targeting specific towns versus distributing by population and road mileage PennDOT official Peter Iacina said the allocations are legal and overseen by the state
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Frank A. Vitrit
Charles Drugokewski
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Peter Iacina
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
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New Castle
Commissioners to seek rail station preservation action
County commissioners will ask the city and the New Castle Redevelopment Authority to preserve the old railroad station on W.7 Washington Street as a historic site and not tear it down for the inner belt project. They also address a redistricting complaint by Frank Granate of Neshannock Township and approved several county actions and payments.
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New Castle
Frank Granate
Neshannock Township
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Joseph
Vandals Smash Windows at Dollar Savings Assn Office
Two five by five foot plate glass windows at the Dollar Savings and Loan Association office in Washington Centre were smashed by a rock thrown through them. No entry or items missing. Police estimate damage at 1000 dollars. Earlier break-ins reported at North Street School and New Castle Auto Parts Co on Croton Avenue. Details unavailable.
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London tavern raises funds for widows and orphans
A 18th century note from June 6 at the Kings Area Tavern in London records a collection that raised about 300 pounds for the relief of widows orphans and aged parcels among the beloved American subjects.
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Injured policeman released after hospital stay
City policeman Ernest Crawford was released from Jameson Memorial Hospital after Wednesday’s crash in Kennedy Square. He suffered pain in the left hip knee and hand plus neck pain while driving a cruiser that veered onto grass after a right turn on S Jefferson Street. fellow officer David Kelly had no reported injuries.
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Hearings Set for Theft Suspects in Cincinnati Yard Heist
Three men including Andrew Marapese of New Castle Stephen Perrone of Lemontown and Albert Weltri of Herminie face a June 16 preliminary hearing in Pittsburgh on charges of stealing 386000 worth of Levi Strauss pants from a Cincinnati Southern Railway yard. FBI arrested them after they attempted to sell 12000 pairs. 185000 worth recovered in Westmoreland County. Further shipment details remain unresolved.
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