Pittsburgh extortion trial hear shakdown payments to labor leader
Dearborn contractor George T. Doherty testified he paid 35000 to a Pittsburgh labor figure or face bankruptcy on a demolition job. He said Stirone demanded the payoff in cash in 1952 and settled for salvage from the work, tying the high bond to his compliance. Andrew Hawthorne of Philadelphia also testified paying several thousand dollars to Stirone.
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Pittsburgh
LLP
Dearborn
Mich
George T. Doherty
Nick Stirone
Doherty
Stirone
William G. Rider
Rider
Andrew Hawthorne
Philadelphia
Hawthorne
Mormon Services Are Scheduled
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will hold a weekly service in the YMCA starting tomorrow at 10 a.m. Directed by Elder Robert C. Baker and Elder Stephen L. Barrett, the Sunday program includes addresses by Elder Eugene Benoit, Butler branch president, and Elder Garry Gaff of Pittsburgh.
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Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
Mormon Church
YMCA
Robert C. Baker
Stephen L. Barrett
Eugene Benoit
Butler
Garry Gaff
Pittsburgh
Man Injured in Fall at Leslie Hotel
Mike Pikulois, 65, of Leslie, was listed in good condition by New Castle Hospital after being admitted yesterday with a possible left knee sprain. Authorities said the injury followed a fall near the hotel driveway.
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Mike Pikulois
Leslie Hotel
New Castle Hospital
Daily Across Daily Across Puzzle Clues List
A compact list of crossword clues including Botch Portion Dull pain Region Exclamation Little cat Particle Branched Greek letter Afghanistan coin Girl's name Nimrod Single unit Forbid Greek letter Future Performs Pocketbook Ghost Young girl Stringed instrument Heb Part of chair back Compass point Tree South Europe Reverberate False Stitch
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Botch
Afghanistan
Crossword 26 27 28 29 and More Clues
Crossword clues include makes void for 26 Chinese dynasty for 27 obtain by violence for 28 en danger for 29 answer in a language style hint about a French port 1 city then mountain Thessaly for 34 and projecting a coven d end of a tool and cutting church tool and yesterday's answer to finish.
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Thessaly
Sharon Man Faces Charge From Traffic Death
Robert Burke aged 19 from Sharon Pennsylvania was charged with second degree manslaughter in the traffic death of A V Jackson of Youngstown. Jackson died after Burke backing from a driveway collided with his car at St Elizabeth Hospital. Passenger Alvis Cornwell of Youngstown was treated for a possible skull fracture and Burke posted $1000 bond pending a coroner inquest.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Robert Burke
Sharon Pa
Burke
A. V. Jackson
Jackson
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Alvis Cornwell
Tornado Threat For Pittsburgh Fails To Develop
Severe thunderstorms with possible tornadoes threatened northwestern Pennsylvania and the West Virginia panhandle but dissipated in Ohio before reaching the district. Forecasters noted the storm moving at 25 to 30 mph at 12:30 a.m. Eastern, with the leading edge north of Sandusky and southeast of Columbus. The system blew out after 2 a.m.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia Panhandle
Weather Bureau
Ohio
E.C.T
Sandusky
Columbus
Methodists Build Medical Mission in Borneo
More than 800 patients have been treated at Christ Hospital in Sarawak since February when opened by an international interracial Methodist team. The 24 bed facility in a temporary building will host a traveling medical ministry for the Ibans along the Rajang River.
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Borneo
New Christ Hospital
Sarawak
Rajang River
Methodists Vote to End Central Jurisdiction in Meadville
The Erie Conference of the Methodist Church unanimously joins the Pittsburgh Conference in funding a religion chair and resident chaplain at Allegheny College Meadville. Pittsburgh Conference to supply 250000. Meadville retains naming rights for the appointee. Conference approves amendments to eliminate Negro Central Jurisdiction and to ease integration of Negro congregations by two thirds vote. Church membership rises to 80099 as Rev. C F MacEntarier retires after 29 years. Rev. David Hasbrook elected successor.
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Meadville, Pa
Erie Conference
The
Methodist Church
Pittsburgh
Allegheny College
Meadville College
Lloyd C. Wicke
C. F. MacEntarier
Erie
MacEntarier
David Hasbrook
DuBois
Man Suffer Burns In Tank Explosion at Home
Harry Thompson, 67, admitted to New Castle Hospital after a hot water tank exploded as he attempted to light it. He suffered burns to hands arms face chest neck and both knees. condition listed as fair.
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Harry Thompson
New Castle Hospital
Thompson
Judge Litke Nominated for Centre County Court Seat
Gov George M. Leader seeks Senate confirmation of William W. Litke of State College for a Centre County Common Pleas Court judgeship. If confirmed, Litke will serve until January 1958 succeeding the late Judge Ivan Walker.
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Harrisburg
George M. Leader
State Senate
William W. Litke
State College
Centre County
Earth satellite sighting tested with flashlight beacon
Officials tracking the projected U S earth satellite called Friday night’s preliminary observation test a complete success. About 100 Civil Air Patrol units will repeat the training to spot the satellite after its spring launch using a one tenth candle power light towed from a CAP plane at 7000 feet. Dr Armand Spitz noted the bulb’s illumination matches the satellite’s expected light from a 300 mile orbit.
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Washington
INS
U.S
Ft. Belvoir
Springfield
Civil Air Patrol
CAP
Air Force
Armand Spitz
Earth Satellite
Red China accuses U S of provocative air action
Tokyo reports Communist China charging the U S Navy plane over Red China last Wednesday. Beijing says the aircraft was off course and eight miles west of its plotted position when it was fired on, claiming the incident was provoked and not hazy weather.
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Tokyo
China
U.S. Navy
Red China
Chinese Defense Ministry
U. S. Navy
Workman Caught In Tunnel Cave-In Near Monongahela
Pittsburgh story reports Frank Lodika 27 of Grindstone Fayette County in critical condition at Montefiore Hospital after a tunnel roof collapsed during steel support erection for a sewer project by the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority. Buried to his neck, he was rescued after 30 minutes with a crushed chest broken leg and possible internal injuries.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Loldika
Grindstone
Fayette County
Montefiore Hospital
Monongahela River
Lodika
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority
Armed Forces Day Date in United States
The United States observes Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May each year marking a nationwide tribute to all military branches. The holiday highlights service members and honors their contributions across communities.
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Armed Forces
United States
Allegheny President Speaks at DAR Flag Day Program
Dr Lawrence L Pelletier, Allegheny College president, addressed the Lawrence Chapter DAR on The Political Theory of the American Revolution. He traced causes of independence, emphasized self government, and noted cycles in national government during a Lawrence Chapter gathering in Evanston Illinois.
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Lawrence L. Pelletier
Allegheny College
Lawrence
Daughters of the American Revolution
C. H. Johnson
Moody Ave
Ralph Frederck
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
England
Pelletier
William J. Caldwell
Jay L. Reed
James W. Moorehead
Gust Sanfilippo
Edwin Schreiber
Moorehead
Reed
Frederick Westlake
Evanston
Ill
Dale Mullen
Joseph Cunningham
W. A. Worner
Harrisburg
Sanfilippo
Marvin Dinsmore
Norman Keefer
John Bigler
Henry Golder
Leslie Brindle
Caldwell
Nannie Mitcheltree
Ray Robison
Mullen
Frederick
Mary Clarke
Crawford Lyon
Fred Rentz
George, Cribbs
Marjorie McAnlis
Lillian Perry
Schreiber
Joseph Ashton
Edenburg
Dinsmore
W. W. Campbell
Jesse Cooper
Rentz
Golder
W G. Eckles
Jane Love
E. B. Russell
Perry
DeGrimm Renfrew
Robison
Mildred Rogers
Rebekah Wilkison
Miss Harriett Spotts and PFC Larry McCandless Wed
Miss Harriett Lee Spotts and PFC Larry S. McCandless were married June 9 at 3 p.m. in Newport News Baptist Church. Rev. Albert Simms officiated the double ring ceremony with Miss Jane Tickle and David Stringfellow as bridesmaid and best man. Reception followed for immediate families at the bride’s home. families of the groom attended.
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Harriett Lee Spotts
Larry S. McCandless
Newport News
Albert Simms
Jane Nancy Tickle
David King Stringfellow
John A. McCandless
New Wilmington
Judy
Nancy
McCandless
James F. Spotts
Newport
War Experiences Told To Civic Club
World War II flier and ex prisoner William Johns spoke to the Mahoning Valley Civic Club on June 13 at the Riley home in Youngstown Road. Homer Matthews introduced the speaker. Luncheon was provided by the hostesses. The July meeting will be a picnic at Cascade Park.
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Mahoning Valley
Eagles Ladies Meet with Auxiliary Leaders
Eagles Ladies and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles 455 will meet on June 18 at 8 p.m. with Mrs Elizabeth Tedkelt presiding. Chairmen are Mrs Elsie Pugh and Mrs Doroth Skuba.
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Eagles
The
Eagles 455
Elizabeth Tedkelt
Elsie Pugh
Doroth Skuba
Miss Craven Hosts Five Goofs Club Meeting
Miss Craven hosted a recent Five Goofs Club gathering with badminton and a woods wiener roast near Cravens. She plans another hosting on June 22 as part of Lawrence County Council of Home Economics Women events in Pittsburgh and a related dinner at The Tavern in New Wilmington.
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Miss Craven
Cer Rd
Five Goofs Club
Cravens
Lawrence County Council of Home Economics
Pittsburgh
Lon
the Tavern
New Wilmington
Sunshine
Mary Lincoln
Moravia St
Dimonds
Ruff
James Burkholder
Cleveland Ave
Walmo Garden Club Holds Plant Clinic and Picnic Plans
Walmo Garden Club hosted a plant clinic at the home of Mrs. Arthur Foster on Wilmington Road conducted by Mrs. Leo Dover. Members shared house plant care and took plants to the clinic while a luncheon featured Mrs. Harold Glenn. President Mrs. Eugene Glover announced the spring flower show and Mrs. Lyle Hughes outlined the council’s June meeting. The club voted to donate a picnic table for Pearson Park and planned a July 6 picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marquis with co host Mrs. Clayton Bryan. Committee members were Mrs. Marshall Curran Mrs. Clyde Smith Mrs. Samuel Mooney Miss Margaret Moser and Mrs. Hughes.
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Walmo Garden Club
Arthur B. Foster
Wilmington Rd
Leo Dover
Harold Glenn
Eugene Glover
Garden Council
Lawrence County
Lyle Hughes
Pearson Park
Richard Marquis
Clayton Bryan
Marshall Curran
Clyde Smith
Samuel Mooney
Margaret Moser
Hughes
Oakwood Club Plans Fall Flower Show Exhibits
Oakwood Garden Club met at Mrs. John Covert’s home with Mrs. Wallace Wright as joint hostess. President Mrs. R. R. Peden appointed committee members to organize the fall flower show for the Garden Council of Lawrence County. Miss Elizabeth Taylor spoke on the Union Two Schools pupils show and six Grade. A picnic is set for July 11.
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Oakwood Garden Club
John Covert
Maitland Lane
Wallace Wright
Garden Council
Lawrence County
R. R. Peden
Michael Bowden
John Montgomery
Earl Hammone
Robert Moorehouse
Elizabeth Taylor
Union Two
Covert
Peden
Garfield Davies
Dale Shoaff
Weight
Youngstown Forum
Taylor
Wright
J Wilbur Kings Feted At Farewell Dinner
J Wilbur and Mrs King were honored at a farewell dinner hosted by the Ono Club inside the Gehrken home on W Cherry Street. They plan to move June 19 to Phoenix Arizona. Mrs King received a club gift while Mr King received handkerchiefs as gifts. Sunshine Club to meet June 17 at Second Baptist Church with Mrs Mary Lincoln.
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J. Wilbur Kings
ONO Club
Jesse F. Gehrken
W. Cherry St
Cascade Park
Kings
Phoenix
Ariz
King
Mr. King
Ray Horsman
J. M. Conn
Gehrken
Sunshine Club
Mary Lincoln
Second Baptist Church
Mrs. Betty Saginak honored at Castleton shower
Mrs. Betty Saginak Granato was feted at a shower in her honor hosted by Mrs. Margaret Ralya at The Castleton. Prizes went to Mrs. Mary Beynon and Mrs. Arlene Vitril. Luncheon featured a table with a yellow sprinkling can theme and favors. The honoree, formerly Miss Betty M. Saginak, wed Frank C. Granato on May 13 in Winchester, Virginia.
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Frank Granato
Margaret Ralya
Castleton
Mary Beynon
Arlene Vitril
Tricky Six Hostesses Entertain Club At Home
Mrs. Roger Gibson hosted the Tricky Six Club at 742 Castle Street with cards as the pastime. Mrs. James Hamed won the door prize. The June 19 meeting will be a homecoming dinner honoring Mrs. Fred Kelly at 1809 Gretchen Avenue.
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Roger Gibson
Castle St
James Hamed
Fred Kelly
Gretchen Ave
Jin
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