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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1955

Page

3

Gun Totter Goes Wild In Court Killing One injuring three

In Carlisle Pennsylvania Percy Haines 60 opened fire in Cumberland County Court after being ordered to pay $50 monthly support to his wife Lulu 60. He killed attorney John D Fuller 41 and wounded judge Mark B Gerber and two others including George Busch 50. Haines was charged with murder and held without bail. The episode mirrored a 1954 Warren County Court shooting in which Norman Moon killed Judge Allison Wade.

Associated Press Carlisle Pennsylvania Percy Haines A. D Newville Cumberland County John D. Fuller Haines Lulu HOU Carlisle Hospital Mark BE. Gerber George Busch Chambersburg Fuller Warren County Common Pleas Court Warren Norman Moon Sonnetsville Allison D. Wade Moon

Claims Dead Foxes Add to Confusion in Washington County

W Lee Elgin, 63, president of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, threatened to resign unless the board meets in a less confusing setting. He notes the same room handles county deeds, dog licenses, and payments to those delivering dead foxes, with foxes' mouths slit to stop repeat offenders, a practice he finds intolerable.

Erro Acon Elgin

Mrs Anson Logan Found Dead In Her Home

Mrs Dorothy H Logan 44 of R D 9 Corry was found dead this morning in the kitchen by her husband Anson Logan. Coroner Ed Lowrey ruled death from natural causes after an overnight attack while taking medication. She had been in poor health for a year, visited neighbors last night, and returned home in normal health. She was born October 41 1911 in Spartansburg and lived in the area most of her life. Married November 15 1937 at Rose Valley near Spartansburg, they moved to West Spring Creek and then to their present address. Survived by husband, one daughter Gertrude, her mother Mrs Gertrude Sherlock, and two brothers Isaac Sherlock and Gerald Sherlock. Friends may call at Bracken ae Home and funeral services at 2 PM Saturday with interment at West Spring Creek Cemetery.

Anson Logan Dorothy H. Logan R. D Corry Warren County Ed Low Rey Logan Logant Normal Heath Spartansburg Rose Valley Spartansboro West Spring Creek Gertrude Logan Gertrude Sherlock Spartansbure Isaac Sherlock Spartansbing Gerald Sherlock Brackenae

Truck Driver Beaten and Truck Set Ablaze in AFL Strike Fallout

Three men dragged truck driver Clarence Clouse from his tractor trailer in Pittsburg and beat him with pipes, then set the rig on fire. Police tie the attack to a three week old strike by AFL Local 249 against about 100 motor freight firms in Allegheny County. Clouse, 23, of Harmony, was hospitalized in fair condition at Allegheny General Hospital.

Namin Pittsburgh Severly AFL General Teamsters Local 249 Allegheny County Clarence Clouse R. D.1 Harmony Allegheny General Hospital

Butler Charges Ike Took Easy Way Out

Butler accused Ike of taking an easy out amid remarks attributed to Talbot secretaries of the Air Force. The White House announced Talbot’s resignation and Butler’s statement followed by unexpected shifts in senior positions.

Butler Ike Washington Russ Fer Claus Democratic National Mie Reserion Hyrol Talbowt Jy Air Forcr

Opera Expert Knows His Stuff on TV Quiz Show

An unnamed opera expert discusses a TV quiz program with Judge Shoemaker and other panelists. The segment covers contestant performance and expected prize outcomes, noting doubts about previous favorites and the show's evolving dramatic pace as the host guides dialogue.

Leader's Tax Plan Dismissed by Senate

Fragmented OCR text reports a dispute over a state redevelopment program and tax policies. The governor critiques revenue estimates while opponents argue the plan lacks fiscal safety nets and legislative support amid uncertain projections.

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