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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1962

Page

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Helly Ringent Amiens Ted Y. Pa Rover Prior Etter Park Cation Westsit

Muggy Weather Spawns Violent Storms Across the East

Tropical air surged northward into the eastern half of the nation bringing heat and humidity and triggering violent storms. Temperatures rose into the upper 90s and beyond across Kansas Minnesota Missouri Ohio Valley and Pennsylvania with many cities reporting record readings. The South faced little relief while Mississippi and Arkansas saw heavier showers. Winds up to 110 mph battered the Ohio Valley and Northeast and a water tower collapse killed two men in a West Side foundry in Cleveland as Grand Isle Vermont faced hurricane force gusts. Continued on page five.

Associated Press Guilt Kansas Minos Missouri Ohio Valley Pennsylvania Southland Mississippi Arkansas Far West Southwest Desert Great Lakes North Ends Cleveland West Side Grand Isle Vermont

Spectacular lightning show lights up Corry area

A rare lightning display accompanied by heavy rain thrilled observers last night over Corry and southern Crawford County. The storm disrupted electrical power with blown fuses in the Village and Spartanshore areas while causing limited damage. Pennsylvania Electric foreman Cory Clark notes normal storm conditions for this area and reports minor outages aside from a repeater station west of Union. An additional story on Crawford County’s severe storm is on Page 6.

Corry Crawford County Cory Clark General Foretain Pennsylvania Electric Spartanshore General Telephone Company Clifford Taylor Manger Union

Abduction Theory in Park Sighting of 1 Year Old Boy

Police theorize a love starved woman may have abducted 1 year old Stephen Papel from Heckscher State Park on Long Island. The boy was last seen near a playground about a quarter mile from the beach while with his family of nine. Investigators searched the 1600 acre park, covering the area and considering water as a possible route.

Islip Long Island State Park Stephen Papel Hecksher State Park Yesten Gil Senan Jett Aiartey Ue Beach

Fatal Wattsburg fire claims three Burns family members

A fire on Wattsburg Road killed Hazel Burns 29 and her sons Frederick 4 and Thomas 3. Husband Marsden Burns 28 escaped with smoke inhalation as investigators consider a gas heater pilot or faulty wiring as possible causes. Coroner expects an accidental ruling after police review.

Hug Erie Wattsburg Road Hazel Florence Burns Frederick Allen Burns Thomas Lee Burns Marsden Carl Burns Robert Robert R. Smith Kuhl Hose Co Belle Valley Hose Cpl Russell Anderson Lawrence Park

Storms Cause Wide Damage In Pennsylvania

Storms with gusts up to 80 miles an hour battered Pennsylvania causing fires and extensive damage. At Carlisle Airport two hangars and five private planes were destroyed. Penn State’s Graduate Hall had a lightning fire confined to the top floor. Cities suffered power outages and game postponements. tents collapsed at Crawford and Greater Bucks County Fairs injuring several. A crash-landing plane near Mechanicsboro left two injured. Weather Bureau logged 80 mph gusts at a regional airport.

Associated Press Pennsylvania Jed Carlisle Cumberland Couniy Graduate Hall Penn State Philadelphia Bee Phillies Houston Titusville Bucks County Quakertown Leonard EB Spinnerstown Mechanicsboro Weather Bureau Allentown-Bethlehem-Boston

City Questions If New Public Sales Ordinance Was Published

Mayor raises concern that a city ordinance aimed at regulating ped dies and itinerant salesmen was not legally advertised. Officials reviewed records and found no formal public notice or posting for the measure, prompting calls for clarity and potential corrective action.

Plane crash in Brazil leaves 12 dead and many injured

A Brazilian jetliner with 102 aboard skidded off Galeao runway near Rio de Janeiro and plunged into Guanabara Bay. Officials report 12 dead and 21 hospitalized with burns and shock. 11 passengers are missing. The flight from Buenos Aires to Lisbon halted after the takeoff mishap, fate of Americans unknown.

Rio DE Janeiro Guanabara Bay Brazil Fire Department Panair Do Brasil Buenos Aires Argentina Lisbon Portugal Fernada Forhtata Galeao Governor's Island Rio Renato Cesar

U.S. Reviews Radiation Belt Into Space Flight Plans

Washington reports the Defense Department and AEC are studying a new man made radiation belt from a July Pacific test. Early evidence suggests no delay to NASA plans for Cmdr. Wally Schirra’s six orbit flight, though risks could alter schedules if studies show unacceptable hazards.

Washington United States Defense Department Atomic Energy ‘Commission U.S Pacific Andrian G. Nikolayev Pavel R. Popovich Popovich National

Irate Woman Accuses Firemen After Burn Cleanup

A Millcreek housewife alerted police accusing Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Department members of violating a township burn ordinance. Firefighters had been cleaning grounds and burning debris from a fire Friday through Sunday but halted the burn amid sanitary concerns. The woman declined to give her name.

Millcreek Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Department Frydiy Ifremen Kl

Bankruptcy Hearing Ends Former Church Furniture Co

The first hearing in the Ecclesiastical Church Puritive Co bankruptcy showed assets of 17000 with 12000 after fees. Major claims included Citizens National Bank 11256 Webb Ex Co 4500 and the Federal government 3600, with wages of about 4000 left unpaid. The referee rejected a government seizure priority and final order awaited government review before a mass of secured claims and costs are settled. The hearing also freed the former Howard tannery building leased to Ecclesiastical.

Eveatore Purnitive Co Topley Wel Aid Citizens National Bank Webb Ex Co William Washabaugh East Main Street Howard Tannery Ecclesiastical

Train Smashes Into Auto Seven Die in California Crash

In Temple City California a Sunset bound Southern Pacific passenger train struck a car, killing seven people all from California. The auto was crushed beneath the train after failing to stop on impact. Engineer E F Knoll said he did not see the car and was traveling 40 to 45 mph. Victims identified include Kendell and Dixie Kendell with two children, plus Stanley Hart Peacock Madonna L Finlay and Wanda Boatwright from La Puente Rio Linda and Timberlake South Dakota plates noted.

Temple City Calif Southern Pacific New Orleans E. F. Knoll Butt California Doe Kendell Donnell Dixie Lee

Paving Bids Opened for Two City Streets

Bids presented for topping Spring Street from West Michigan to West Bouly and East Street from Blast Main to East Pleasant. Western Pennsylvania Asphalt Paving Co of Franklin bid $2,947 for the two sections, Joseph McCormack Co of Bite bid $3,265, with Franklin bid noted at $2.07 per Hons for toppine. City plans to approve funding and proceed once state tax funds are available.

Elty Cornell Western Pennsylvania Asphalt Paving Co Franklin Sprig East Streets Joseph McCormack Co Bite Spring Street West Michi West Boully Street East Street Ares

Brandt Presses West for Support Over Berlin Wall Attacks

West Berlin riots amid wall demonstrations escalate as Mayor Willy Brandt meets Maj. Gen. Albert Watson seeking Allied backing for Berliners along the wall. Soviet buses attacked by youths. a refugee death spurs further unrest and calls for security measures in the U S sector.

Mandant CV. Starasov West Berlin Berlin Watson Willy Brandt West U.S Ton Brant Brandt West Berners Meinadlal

Chamber Presses Downtown Parking Plan At City Council

The Chamber of Commerce urged the City Council to reinstate the Downtown Parking Authority and prioritize off street parking. Chamber leaders and four representatives asked for action to ease congestion as council debated master plan parking guidance and the impact of employees' parking on downtown activity.

Chamber of Commerce Ares James Pammone S A Doc" Long B. G. “Barney’ Bennett Joseph Gentilmay Council Hammond Philip Zalzneck Zalzieck Chamber Geytilmat

Jointure Districts Get State Aid for Corry Areas

Twenty two Erie County school districts including Corry receive 46008 in state aid to fund part of special education for handicapped children. Corry district gets 2078, other districts include Concord Township 482, Elgin Borough sah, Wayne Township 2485, Columbus Township 604, Union City 1150, LeBoeuf 285, Waterford Mott 492, Union Township 492, Bloomfield Township eceived funds comparable to Columbus Township case.

Erie County Corry Jointure Concord Township Elgin Borough Sah Wayne Township Columbus ‘Township Warren County Corry Apen Jointume Union City LeBoent Waterford Township Mott Union Township Bloomfield Township Cimifoed Unio Columba Township

Comedy Of Reversals On White Street Curbs Debate

Local officials clash over curbing on White Street as Erie County and Franklin of Vice weigh in. Property owners face curb costs. a precedent could shape future street improvements while officials cite traffic and cost concerns.

Pennsylvania Couinion White Erie Franklin

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