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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1952
Page
1
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A 19-year-old Bradford youth fell from water skis on Chautauqua Lake near Maple Springs and drowned. nearly simultaneous drowning occurred as an 18-year-old Erie girl swept away while swimming near French Creek just north of Crawford County. Stanley Benton’s body recovered after rescue attempts. Dorothy Curlett’s body found by Cambridge Springs and Waterford firefighters. Coroner Warren W. Wood leads the investigation.
Guardsmen from across Pennsylvania assemble at Indiantown Gap and Spaatz Field Reading for the annual National Guard encampment. More than 3,000 ground and air troops drill as tanks roll and guns fire in the opening phase. Governor John Fine, PNG commander in chief, reviews troops at Mulr Field.
Lincoln police identify the dead man as Wallace Chiette twenty two of Linenin. His companion Vernon Charette eighteen is the gunman’s brother. Joseph Huden, manager of Solony Inn, described as 72 exbine, resturant and gift shop, was tied to a ted when the intruders opened fire. Nine slugs were found in cabin walls.
Five people from Corry and Meadville escaped injury when a car was demolished in a Cleveland crash en route to a baseball game in Giles Mills. The Powell and Pitts parties, including Harold Powell Jr and Arthur Pitts Jr, and James Weindorf of Meadville, were involved. The other driver, M P Winther, linked to an Indians pitcher, swerved to avoid collision. curb impact flipped the car. Several occupants were shaken, some bruised, but no serious injuries reported. The wreck occurred after a side street approach and the top of the Powell vehicle collapsed.
Bayard Peakes, dubbed the eternal life physicist, was ordered confined as a lunatic at Matteawan State Hospital after psychiatrists found him paranoid schizophrenic. He killed 18 year old Eileen Fahey at Columbia University on July 14, claiming no prior knowledge of the victim. Barkley says no speaking plans yet for Democratic campaign and no Senate bid in November.
Campaigns flare across four Southern states with Stevenson and Eisenhower vying for support. In Mississippi Democrats convene to back Stevenson or Eisenhower while Alabama eyes homecoming for Sen. John Sparkman. Arkansas hints at two year primary consequences for cross-ticket voting and Louisiana sees party tensions as Eisenhower allies contest state leadership. A nationwide surge plan sees Ike touring the South after Labor Day with Stevenson coordinating speeches and travel.
Tehran Premier Mohammad Mossadegh, listed as feverish for days, was said to be much improved. An official source noted he went to the mountains to escape heat while doctor ordered rest for five days. Unconfirmed reports mention a possible four-man council to carry on duties. Parliament has granted near dictatorial powers for six months.
A six year old Cony vill way in the Corry district was struck by a car driven by Robert Soule 53 of Willoughby Ohio. The child sustained concussion and injuries. condition described as satisfactory at Corry hospital. Driver not held. A second crash occurred at 1 15 a m yesterday two miles west of yan Village on Route 19 as Donald E Hermann 19 Waterford and Richard Allds 19 Ashtabula collided after Hermann stopped behind traffic. damage estimated at $100 to both vehicles.
The Corry Band, reorganized a year ago, will decide at an emergency meeting at the American Legion home tonight whether to continue. Finances are tight and support may come from local clubs in exchange for a yearly band program at their venues. The outcome hinges on turnout of members and interested musicians tonight.
A 22 year old Akron man Irvin Paul Goff faced open murder charges in Williamsport Pa for the fatal shooting of Raymond Smith the 19 year old Monongahela driver during a forced midnight ride after robbing the car occupants of 16 dollars. State police reported Goff surrendered after the car lights flashed and he was taken into custody. coroner ruled a spinal cord injury caused the death.
Army engineers struggle to shore up the Lyn River as a devastating flash flood along England's southwest coast claims at least 22 lives and leaves 12 missing. Lynmouth, a famed holiday town, is nearly washed away with property damage estimated near 20 million pounds. Dozens of homes and hotels destroyed. five vacationers including three Boy Scouts are among the presumed dead.
House investigations open a probe into alleged fraud linked to a long standing Justice Department matter. Officials and a business firm are named in the inquiry with public hearings expected on Capitol Hill. The panel notes the case was marked closed without civil or criminal action and involves officials from the department.
Brent Bradberry, 13, told how he survived seven days alone in the High Sierra after vanishing on a fishing trip. The California youth walked to a fishing camp, using Boy Scout skills, fending off fatigue with woodcraft and following Cherry Creek downstream. doctors reported his condition largely good aside from sore feet and bruises.
Reports show Goodrich Rubber Plant workers statewide left on strike with about 1,000 employees affected at Akron and other facilities. Negotiations with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co and allied firms stalled, with potential wage plans and plant-wide talks resuming after holidays. Various plants across Michigan, Oklahoma, and Tennessee noted impacts as unions push for higher pay and safety improvements amid broader industry disruptions.
Industrialist Kaiser alleges a murderous bid on his life as damage is found on two speedboats prior to a race. Mechanic Max Collins discovered a saw blade and fuel-soaked hulls, with the sabotaged boats possibly aimed to derail Kaiser before he finished second in the feature race.
Six members of two families died when their car was struck by a westbound Erie Railroad train at a private driveway near Langdon, five miles southeast of Binghamton New York. The car was carried about 100 feet and exploded on the highway. The victims include Ambert Lee Houghton and wife and infant, and Russell Tompkins and family. $250,000 fire loss reported in Manila with 600 homeless and $750,000 damage. no casualties.
Three railroading crewersen in Pennsylvania were injured in a Saturday train wreck near Lewistown. The mishap involved locomotive backed freight cars and derailed down grade, with crews identified as injured and en route to local hospitals.
A powerful typhoon battered the Korean peninsula with winds up to 50 to 61 mph and heavy rain. It damaged one Japanese vessel near Oki Dama and endangered others as it moved toward the Sea of Japan, with rescue efforts under way for missing crew members and additional ships in distress.
A Saturday twister struck Ghestant Hidge in Ligonier Pa causing widespread damage. The storm uprooted hundreds of trees toppled utility lines and damaged homes and a greenhouse before dying out near Coal Pit Run.
AP notes Chinese Premier Chow En-lai and Soviet leaders prepare for high level talks in Moscow aimed at widening military, economic, and political ties. The delegation includes key ministers and senior officials as Beijing eyes enhanced collaboration to secure Soviet aid, technology, and favorable terms.
United Mine Workers plan a stoppage from August 23 to September 1, a five day loss, with no serious industry impact. Stocks above ground total about 84 days, while John J. Lewis calls miners off for mourning to pressure safer conditions.
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