Lineman Killed Near Corry in 22 000-Volt Electric Accident
William Russell Patterson, 27, a journeyman lineman for Pennsylvania Electric Co, was fatally electrocuted 3 55 pm yesterday six miles east of Corry on the Columbus Lostville road. Chitlock, his coworker, said they had removed a transformer and were lowering voltage when Patterson touched live equipment. Patterson was alive briefly after rescue attempts and was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital. the exact sequence of events remains uncertain with investigation ongoing.
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William Russell Patterson
Pennsylvania Electric Co
Corry Lane
Columbus-Losteville Road
Pomelec
John Chitlock
Kenoyn
Hugle
Penelee
Chillocle
Chiltock
Cony Memorial Hospital
Bracken - Keating
Ono Dorr Clark
Penelec
Patterson
Hillock
Chilto
Chillock
Popovich
Holuls
Huxh O'Hare
Senate approves yellow oleo sale in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Aug 21 The Senate passed the House bill to legalize sale of colored oleomargarine in Pennsylvania by a 42 7 vote. Governor Pine expected to approve signaling a rush by dealers to stock colored margarine with a nationwide rollout in short time.
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Harrisburg
John S . Pine
Pennsylvania
Senate
Council Rebuffs Appeal to Build Gas Station
City council denies the Emblem firm appeal to erect a gas station opposite the present facility. Solicitor Brown affirms former ruling that zoning prohibits another service stallion. Mayor Kinley singles out safety concerns and drive way access as factors in the decision.
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Corry
Goring
Bimblem
Coconetriet
Council
Alte Hae
Wass
Voning
House Passes Bill To Outlaw Red Party In Pa
The Pennsylvania House approved a bill outlawing the Communist party by 145 to 8 votes. It awaits a Senate vote where a similar measure is under consideration. The bill would impose two years imprisonment or a $10,000 fine for aiding or furthering the Communist movement. Property tied to violators could be forfeited to the commonwealth.
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HOUSE
Associated
Harrisburg
Communist Party
Pennsylvania
WhYulle
Comtunes
First 1951 Polio Case Found Here
Richard Henry, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Henry of Motimbus, was admitted to Lake View Hospital after transfer from Corry Memorial Hospital. Doctors later confirmed a probable polio diagnosis with serious condition though no paralysis is yet observed.
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Aue Gurry
Lake
Richard Henry
Charles Henry
Motimbus
Corry Mamorial Hospital
Lake View Hospital
Alwehes
Lake View
Storm 10 Threatens Mexican Mainland With 180 Mile Wind
A dangerous hurricane named Charlie bears down on the Yucatan and Tamaulipas regions in Mexico with winds near 180 miles per hour. The storm, traced from the Caribbean, is expected to strike late today or tonight, with warnings issued for coastal areas from Tampico to the Texas coast. Initial reports cite 165 lives lost and roughly 36 million dollars in damage, though field assessments continue as ships are kept in port for safety.
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Associated Press
Orleans
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Yuertan
Cartmel
Merida
Tucuten
Yucatan Peninsula
North
South America
New Oujenms
Hawaii Island Shaken by Pre-Dawn Earthquake
A pre dawn tremor struck Hawaii Island near the Borin coast, causing structural damage and cracking four highways. Police reported no injuries as the 6 mill tremor registered in elevated Bonolitu areas around 1 a.m. local time, with Hawaii Island described as the largest in the Maʻnalan chain.
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Honolulu
Alle
Hawaii Island
Joint School Aides Plan Next Steps in Building Project
The Joint committee of Columbus, Bring Creek, Elgin, Concord and Wayne townships plus Cor 1Y star examined site options and whether to build anew or add to the Junior High. They scheduled interviews with architects and discussed starting dates contingent on architecture availability.
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Columbus
Bring Creek
Elgin
Concord
Wayne
Wis
Sue Gwiffigh
Grove City Gallege
Connstance McMilley
Wendante
Edinboro State
Anderson
Spring Creek
Bluin
Corry GIs Join Southern Pine Maneuvers Near Fort Bragg
Twenty servicemen from Corry and nearby communities join members of the 28th Infantry Division in the Southern Pine exercise at Fort Bragg. The joint Army Air Force drill, largest since World War II, runs through September 2 with units like the 26th Pennsylvania National Guard Division participating. Names of local service members are listed from Corry and Spring Creek areas.
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Corry
28Th Infantry Division
Southern Pine
Fort Bragg
United States
Pennsylvania National Guard
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Art Focal
Spc
John Bogniak
Eltor le Miller
Jack Moyer
Leo Whaley
Harold Chase
George C. Fox
Albert Miller
Kenneth Joy
Frank Gentile
Laverne Fitch
Charles Firster
John Tucci
Cephas Ayers
Charles Zenns
Whifield Willams
Laverne D. Ayers
Richard Siekler
Richard J. Crane
Spring Greet
Sir
Rich
W. Sickler
Spring Creek
Pfe
Robert. Grand
Spadansburg
Senate Explores Spy Ring Story On Pearl Harbor Warning
Washington reports that a spy ring with American members allegedly informed Moscow before Pearl Harbor that Japan planned to attack the United States. Mitsusada Yoshikawa testified before a Senate subcommittee detailing the Sorge network and its claimed duty to copy war plans and aid Japanese aims while maintaining trusted positions.
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Senate
U.S
Assuchved
Washington
Moscow
Pearl Hagbor
Japan
United States
Mitsusada Yoshikawa
Aesw
Sen@ Tle suocommiteee ommperial securiy
Dougine MacArthur
Almosy
Yoshikawa
Richard Sorge
Agnes Smédiey
U. S
Sorge
Shanghai
Yoshikwa
Sorge Corfunser
Britain
France
Netherlands
Russia
City to push sidewalk construction in Fourth Ward
City officials plan notice to property owners about proposed sidewalk work on West Main and Gates streets and on West Pleasant. The move follows a resident request and will update the sidewalk ordinance to allow quicker payments when demand exists.
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Fourth Ward
Erie R. R
Goswell
Martin Cassidy
West, Pleasant Street
Mto
West Main Street
Demon
Gates Street
West Main
West Pleasant
Robert Price
North Center
Bond Streets
Koontz Equipment Co
Department of Highways
North Center Street
West Park Mince
West Smith Street
Erie Railroad
Furst Avenue
Railway Express Co
Mayme Sullivan
West Frederick Street
Pittsburgh Reports 34 Polio Cases and Mortality Update
The University of Pittsburgh reports 34 polio cases in the city, with two deaths since January 1. The Allegheny tally is said to be about half of last year’s figure at this time, and seven deaths were recorded a year ago.
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Pittsburgh
Uty of Pittsburgh
Walla
Britain Pulls Iran Oil Offer Amid Talks Turmoil
TEHRAN Aug 21 Britain Withdraws its oil proposal in talks over Iran’s oil industry. A British embassy statement gave no clear sign of breakdown, while sources said Chief Negotiator Richard Stokes pressed Mossadegh for a counterproposal before withdrawing the offer. The move centers on control and profits sharing and British technicians remaining in Persia.
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Tehran
Iran
Britain
Richard R. Stokes
Mohammed Mbseurteg
Ant Stokes
Mossadegh
Blokey Tay
Ferslin
Persia
Mosendegti
Twelve Killed as Fuel Tank Fire Destroys Air Force Trainer
A T-33 Air Force trainer crashed after takeoff from McGuire Air Base near Fort Dix New Jersey killing twelve soldiers including twins George and Robert Poole from Camden. Twenty one others were burned or injured as the craft, described as a fireball, toppled into scrub pines and a truck.
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Associated Press
Fort DIX
Wwin
McGuire Air Base
George W
Robert W. Poole
Camden N. J
Army
George
Hazel Poole
Post Hospital
Robert
Adman
Bertram Brinley
Jonse
Ixtes
Senate Tax Deadlock Triggers Recess Across Pennsylvania
Harrisburg August 21 Republican Senate votes for a breathing spell recess until September 1 as tax deadlock stalls the General Assembly. House Republicans reject a 1.1 million compromise package and clash with Senate over next steps. The 1981 session, begun January 2, becomes the longest in Pennsylvania history amid continued tax dispute and political maneuvering.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Senate
House
General Assembly
Senate Committee
Herbert
P. Sore Bley
John G. Snowden
Lycoming
Pennsylvania
Draft Board Calls Two In September For Army Induction
The Gerry area draft board instructs two men to report for induction on September 18 as part of the monthly quota. An official state headquarters in Harrisburg confirms the call exceeded the district quota due to disqualifications and processing at the induction station. Four men previously rejected from the district were sent to the Erie examining center for further review.
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Gerry Area
4Lyle
Harrisburg
Selective Service Cal
Erie
Chinese Envoys Pressed to End Shooting in Korea Talks
In Kaesong during the fifth round of UN armistice talks the UN spokesman said Chinese and North Korean negotiators show diverging views on a military demarcation and potential truce terms. Brig. Gen. Nuckels cited Chinese instructions from Beijing and North Korean replies from Pyongyang, while noted tension over who sabotaged border patrols.
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Associated Press
Munsan
Korea
United Nations
Kaesong
Jay
Sollef
Ihenvestiga
Wiliam P. Nuckels
Nuckels
Piiping
Red Chins
Kor
Moscow
Muckuls
Robert B. Tuckman
Panmunjom
Attempts to settle Buffalo strike fail
National Mediation Board spokesman said efforts to settle the sickout by Bethlehem Steel Corp and South Wales Railway workers have not been successful. Bethlehem began shutdown operations after nearly 3000 employees walked out, affecting the steel plant and related services.
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Buffalo
Alp
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Bethlehem
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Corry Evening Journal
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Lyictim
Wilkinsburg
New Station
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Mexico
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Stella Davis
Tell~ Ing
Andrew
Bridgeville
Mig
Davis
Frank Myers
Rie
Pearl Harbor
Sorgenin
Fort Dix, N. J
State Senate
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Nuckols
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