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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1954
Page
6
A fire caused about 5000 dollars in damage to a two story frame home owned by Ervin Pennell on Titusville street area. The blaze started in a wastebasket in a first floor bathroom and spread to the kitchen and upstairs, with the Pennell family away at the time. Merle Smith, a neighbor, discovered the fire.
Federal agents and State Liquor Control Board members raided a mountain hideout in Fayette County and destroyed three moonshine stills. They found 300 gallons of mash, 23 gallons of finished product, and a large quantity of equipment, though the operator was not present.
Erie officials project hefty gains from pinball machines with 546 licenses issued by Saturday noon and a proposed revenue of about 114,060 based on 210 per device. Mayor’s aide notes more licenses possible while music boxes lag and face a April 12 deadline for licensing. Police action against unlicensed juke boxes promised.
A 13 year old Erie boy was wounded in the left leg when a 22 caliber rifle carried by a playmate discharged. Gary Campbell, admitted in good condition to Hamot Hospital, was injured near Zack Purl southeast of Erie. Daniel Zacayk 10 and two other Erie boys were involved. A motorist supplied aid.
William Pat Bellafonte, an inmate at Rockview Prison, was executed by electric chair early today for the hatchet killing of his wife nearly three years ago. He died at 12 34 a.m. on his 46th birthday.
Senator McCarthy received an enthusiastic reception at a communion breakfast of the City Police Department Holy Name Society in New York. About 6,000 people attended including Francis Cardinal Spellman, archbishop of New York, and interrupted with frequent applause during his half hour address.
After signaling continued fights against communism at home and abroad Ag McCarthy faced a throng shouting keep going and McCarthy for president. The audience pressed forward as police bodyguards kept back the crowd and carried him from the room.
Miss Edna Gulliver 66 of Grassflat Pa collapsed and died Saturday while viewing the cherry blossom display in Washington. The Grassflat resident was pronounced dead at the scene and officials noted no further details were available.
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