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Newspaper
Warren Observer
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
7
The first Pennsylvania county health department opens in Butler with $10,000 county funds, $50,000 state support, and $40,000 from the A W Mellon Trust. It will operate three years before voter decision, amid debate over dozens of local health departments and state funding strain.
In Warren County rumors claim capital punishment cannot occur due to law and wills. The article recalls 1936 cases and the role of Sgt John Mehallick, Judge D A Arird, and Henry R Rouse's will, arguing no obstacle to capital punishment exists. It discusses venue change whispers and juror biases impacting sentencing in a murder case.
Ralph Epler and Steve Faybik run the Merchant's Outlet in Pennsylvania. They convert old washing machines into dryers by installing a heating unit in the base and cutting vents for circulating steam.
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