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A 32-year-old Utica man ' has been charged with the fatal. Saturday-night stabbing in Clinton of a 20-year-old <JlayviUe woman. Dead is Faith Benjamin "Smith, wife Of William C. -Smith Jr., of Holman City Road. Clayville. Smith is an employe of Divine Brothers Company, Utica. They had no children. State Police in New Hartford have charged Lavern G. Knisely, of West Adrean Terrace, an unemployed airplane mechanic, with plunging a hunting knife into Mrs. Smith's heart. A coroner's autopsy yesterday revealed that Mrs. Smith died about 7 p.m. Saturday night, the approximate time of the stabbing.

New Honor Roll Is Unveiled

KNISELY was arraigned before New Hartford Peace Justice Leo Townsend on a --charge of first-degree murder shortly after 1 am. Sunday. k>* Proceedings were adjourned to 2 p.m. today in Butler Hall, New Hartford, to permit Knisely to secure the services of the public defender. Knisely was committed to Oneida UTICAN IN CUSTODY-Lavera G. Kaiaeiy, M. of f West Adrean Terrace, with Zone Sgt Steve Hlne*, left, and Trooper County Jail without bail. T.J. CarL after being charged Saturday Bight wit* firstBecause murder is a felony, . . . Cold Star parents wars seated at tables in front (dedication photos by H. Ernest King) an accused man must plead degree murder* In the stabbing of Mrs. Faith L. Benjamia before a county judge. It will Smith, M, of Clayvllie. be Townsendjs task to determine whether id fendIhvcaseto the county grand jury for review. Knisely was apprehended in his car two hours and twentyBy MICHAEL J. WOODS five minutes after the stabbing Brig. Gen. Andrew J. Mala- near the New Hartford Junior "They will not grow old as Page 1 7 we who are left grow old . . . , testa, commanding general of High School on Higby Road Monday, November 14, 1966 after he had apparently taken but at the going down of the the New York Guard, also sun, we will remember them." marched and spoke briefly. the body on a mysterious, 40Congressman Alexander Pir- Gen. Mala testa, an Albany mile ride to Herkimer then nie quoted these words inscrib- lawyer, has been awarded the back towards New Hartford. A phone tip telling police the ed in Westminster Abbey at a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and ceremony in the Memorial the Command Crown of Italy. license number of a car containing a body led to the Auditorium yesterday afterpeaceful apprehension of Knisnoon honoring Uticans of THE IDEA for a new plaque ely. The body of Mrs. Smith Italian descent who were to replace the one in Chan- was slumped over next to killed in World War II. cellor Park originated with him on the front seat. members of the Pardi-Longo On the front floor police found THE OCCASION was the un- Post who formed a committee a hunting knife with a narrow, ^jyeilinjn^Jaonze plaque with including Cesare Cerminaro, five-inch blade; believed to be 78 names to replace xhe oid-HPest--Commander Dominick_ Jhe^weapon used. Nine persons were injured and one driver charged with and deteriorating World War Pacilio and Anthony DeFiore. Dr. Preston R. CTaSTcoF speeding, following three accidents Trf Henrimennd Oneida n honor roll that was razed Later Mayor Dulan named oner; performed the autopsy Counties w e r the weekend, at Chancellor Park. The new Dino Franco to head an offi- yesterday morning in Faxton A two-car collision early yesterday at the intersection of plaque will soon be perma- cial plaque committee which Hospital. He said Mrs. Smith Mohawk Street and the Thruway interchange in Herkimer, nently installed on the outside included Cerminaro, Pacilio, died from a massive hemor- resulted in injuries to five persons. east wall of the auditorium. DeFiore, Dominick Timpano, rhage due to a laceration of Mrs. Filomena Bruzzese, of Anthony Tofalo, Daniel Mar- the heart. His examination reTREATED and released from Herkimer Memorial Hospital 533 Albany Street, and Mrs. tineUi, Bennie Graniero and vealed that the knife was ap- were: parently plunged into the Maria (Cecere) Cicone, of 518 Louis Barile. Roger F. Quackenbush, 22, of Creekside Courts, Herkimer, woman's chest, partially withKossuth Ave., unveiled the Franco was chairman of drawn, then plunged again. the driver of one car. plaque at the 3 p.m. cere- yesterday's ceremonies along His wife, Sharon, 19, and two passengers in the Quackenbush monies yesterday. Both lost with his co-chairmen Cermi- No other marks were found car, Miss Tarolin Walters, 20, of McGowan Road, Ilion, and on the body. two SOM during the war. naro and Tofalo. Pacilio, comThey Unveiled Memorial Ploqu* ManyipMhe facts surround- Albert Helmer, 26. of Main Street. Herkimer. T ~mander~gf~ PaTdi-Loitgo Post, ing the alleged - murder __jalso_injured-waa Michael Perroner 8-son of Augustine A. . . . Mrs. Filomena Bruzzese (left) and Mrs. Maria (Cecere) Cicone was parade grand marshal. clouded due to police reticence Perrone, 32, of 107 S. Bellinger St., Herkimer, the driver of the MANY OF THE CROWD of James O'Keefe, h o n o r a r y other vehicle. in the 300, including 20 Gold Star grand marshal, was unable to Court light of recent Supreme Patrolman Raymond Franco said both cars were traveling rulings guarding the Mothers, parilchjaleU iu a^fond. ttaet nn Mfthaqrir Street when the collision occurred near the parade from Clinton Place to rights of accused persons. interchange. When the parade reached the Auditorium where Rep. Quackenbush was charged with driving at a speed not reasonthe Soldiers and Sailors MonPirnie spoke of Utica's proud able and prudent and is scheduled to appear at 7 tomorrow ir ument at Oneida Square, there INVESTIGATOR Peter heritage. _ -was sr momeat-of- silent-prayer- - Goodwin of4he-Jiew.Jfcrtfor<^ Herkimer Police Court. "This role of 78 names is a as Mrs. Cicone and Mrs. symbol of the greatness, sacri- Bruzzese, accompanied by barracks spoke guardedly last" TWO ROME driversTwere injured yesterday afternoon wher fice and dedication of those Gen. Malatesta and - Utica - night. who were willing to pay the Deputy Police Chief Pat Or- The whereabouts of Knisely their cars collided at the intersection of N. Madison and Syca and Mrs. Smith earlier Satur- "more Streets. _______ price of liberty," Pirnie said. sino, placed wreaths at the day night and the circumMrs. Louise-Sestito, 48, of ilO^W. Walnut SWi* in satisfactory "It will perpetuate the mem- foot of the monument. stances that brought them condition at Rose Hospital where she is being treated for hea< ory, from generation to genertogether, if known by police, injuries. ation, that the price of liberty The other driver, Walter Kirk. 55, of Soule Road RD 1 i H3s_etemal vigilence . -. ; and- ~TARTICffATINtrtn the par- were not revealed. -in fair^cojidUiojijitJiome City Hospital suffering from ches that peace will T5e~foand in the ade were" the Magnificent injuries. ^__Z__-_".,"" ",.; ' last analysis on understanding POLICE SAID the stabbing Patrolman David T. Wallace said that the impact of th fortified by the courage and Yankees, the Starlighters, dignity of brave men, not only Knights of Columbus, Sheriff's occurred on Fountain Street collision sent the Kirk vehicle over the Tight curb and into on the battlefield, but in the Posse, Utica police and fire- in Clinton, but they did not tree. No summons were issued. men, Utica Free Academy know whether it occurred in family and community. band, National Guard's 105th the car. They did not reveal TWO WRTTESBORO men were injured late Saturday nigl - "We in Utica have much for Military Police Company, Boy how this information was in a one-car accident on Route 8 in the Town of Ohio, Herkim< whieh we-eaa oft prottd^w_ - County. -_-_z~ have the spirit of happiness of... c .,, TT,;, r , f ,,r,i>u, ^ l]% Ahftllt R-M p m . ^ a n j i n n r j Treated and released from ^St.- l^e's-Memnrtal Huspit and sunny Italy, and we have the ^yaiz the and a half after the stabbing Shrine mo torcycle Italian spirit of selflessness," group, Utica Twirlers and all and an hour before Knisely*r~ Center were James Curtacci, 19, of HTPine" St., Whitesbor the driver, and his passenger, Barry Gates, 22, of the san -___ CnngreRsman said. Italian - American veteran apprehension, a mysterious address. groups and aux_airesr"T ~ ylionecaller told -Sgtr-R__^ Cm ULVI suffered" 'lfiee~cuts aWGates fracfr bruises-and __NICHOLAS RAIMO, national Before the unveiling cere- Foreman at the New Hart- cut on the forehead. . . m a c a L there Trooper N. A. Cerro, State Police at East Herkimer, sa Ceremony Participant National Commander "7T ..commander^ 61 tireItalian- monies at the auditorium, John ford .substation i thatn TI i was a Nave, past nafiohaTcommand- t ^ y ^ ^license u r t a c S ^ _ dimiig south on Ruutft 8 when fria-ear-we_-< g^-^ American War V e t e r a n s , '.".'.' Brig: Gen. Andrew J. Matoiesia T 7 7 Nicholar Rcrimo heads IA WV marched in yesterday's parade er of the Italian-American The caller gave the the road on a curve and tipped over. War Veterans, presented a number of a car later found to _ A car owned by George-L. -fewmo( Sutton Drive, Clay, w and spoke briefly at the audibe Kisely's. If the caller retorium. Raimo, from Bellville, plaque to Bennie Graniero, vealed his name or if he said extensively damaged about 2:10 yesterday when it was stru N.J., heads a group of more past commander of Pardi- anything else, State Police by a west-bound New York Central freight train in the parki Longo Post, for service lot of the abandoned Big Moose Railroad station. _ than 66,000 veterans. were keeping it secret. through the years. Trooper William Cheseboro, Old Forge station, said the c "Witnesses" saw a car with. I Others participating were: n i s e 1 y * s license number parked near the track, had been left by Brown sometime L Mayor Dulan, State Senator leave Herkimer County head- week. The freight train, which only passes through the station oi James Donovan, Oneida Coun- ed to'ward New Hartford. A ty Budget Director William network of marked and un- a week, hit the right front and side of the vehicle on its run y Cox, Rome Mayor William marked State Police cars terday afternoon. Brown was charged with improper parking and is schedu Valentine, State Assemblyman- closed in on roadways leading to appear Nov. 18 before Peace Justice Ted Schenck. elect_Joh_ Buckley, Lt Col, y ^ H<>rKmCT!* New_Hart a a Ret, Anthony D'Amore, state ford. TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS this weekend throughout New Y senior vice commander, I.T.About 9:25 p.m. an'unmarkA.M.; Mrs. Cleme Marcelli, ^ ^ j driven by Trooper A. State took the lives of nine persons, including three in Today begins the 18th annual A m e r i c a n Bishops' state president, I.T.A.M., worn- E ^ns spotted Knisely's collision. flipped through the air and collided with anot An auto Rev. Thanksgiving Clothing collec- en's auxiliary; theof Mt.Peter W6t green Chevrolet sedan head-onr killing three, on Manhattan's West Side Highw Bortolano, pastor Car- headed down Higby Road. Antion for the DloWMe Uf Syia- mel Church; the Kev. A n _ other car driven W Tiuuper Th thr_, HhAHnpy r.aiiant ft hi brother, John Gallant by cuse. Brindisi, pastor of Westmin- D. J. Arcuri was close at and John Eubanks Jr., all in the first car, were Manna More than 1,600 volunteers ster Presbyterian Church; residents. .* ~ in 1,967 Catholic parishes will State Veterans' Counsellor hand, and both Herkimer- .. Also killed were: stationed police officers closed seek usable clothing, shoes Robert B. Thomas and Com- in. There was no high-speed Mrs. Marion La Pierce, 45, of Broadalbin near Gloversv and bedding for the poor over- mon Council majority leader chase and Knisely submitted died yesterday when her automobile veered off a county r seas. The donations will be Frank Andrello. stuck a concrete abutment and plunged into a shallow c without resistance. distributed by Catholic Relief Girard Graniero sang the Troopers said they found a near Gloversville. Services, the overseas arm of National Anthem and The whiskey bottle in the car, but David East. 18. of West Toronto, Ont.. killed early yc: Catholic Charities. Loirf., Prayer accompanied that Knisely was not found day when his automobile, being pursued by police, struck parked tractor trailers at the Niagara Falls Municipal Air In addrabfi~W**ws^a*64r M*s&^_^-Taurisaotr_ to be intoxicated^ Troopers "arTThvSr^ta&s/ Pe4te^j_4d_t-22rj*} been speeding. -ship area* in Viet Nam, doth- the piano. The ceremonies ing will be sent to 80 nations closed on a stirring note as a two or three possible motives Thomas W. Dickinson, 18, of Cheektowaga. a Buffalo and will be distributed to the lone bugler, lit only by a spot- for the slaying, and although urb, was killed yesterday morning when his car overturn* wnrthy regardless of race or light, stood in the top row and they do not wish to jeopardize the Thruway in Hamburg, about three miles west of Bu) POSTAL SCHOOLIV New York State Federattaa of Postal Clerks (NxTPC) spoasored a religion. played taps. their case by revealing it, they Frederick Hawreys.'U, of Smithtown, killed yeste The Rt Rev M*gr Daniel City Treasurer Louis Barile are concentrating on one in morning when bis car smashed into a tree along the Je a** HHtar yesterday _ Betel Utte_ Amos* the aatteaal and state ~~E. Lawtar, diocesan director of waa master ef ceremonies for particular. ^ Turnpike. * ffldala aartidpattaf, boat left, Fraads S. Filbey of Washington, D. C, admiaistratrfe the campaign, said that the the unveiling. Dpminick TimThere was no evidence of Mis* Delores Coxsolino. a , of Albany, died Saturdj aide, Uatted Federatftoa ef Ptatai Clerks (UFFC); Dooald M. SQvestri of Teakers. state UFPC record breaking total of 218 pano and Dan Martinelli as- rape, police added. Albany Medical Center Hospital of injuries received N < Knisely is married but is when two vehicles collided on Route 9W south of Albany. Jeaa _ Meraece ef Utica. caainnaa, aad Waiter J. Staaley of New Terk City, tons given last year would sisted in the arrangements. have to be matched if possible Refreshments followed in the reportedly not living with his Mark A. Collins, 19, of Avon, was killed Saturday ruj director ef the pfraaaafl divtofea ef the State Poet Office DepartmeaL or increased. auditorium lobby. wife. two-car collision on Route SI in Avon, aou_ of Rocb

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