Two Killed In Cruiser Explosion On Potomac River
Gen Vernon Prichard and Commodore Wilfred Painter were killed when the cruiser Halcyon exploded near the Corinthian Yacht Club on the Potomac. Survivors including Sergius Lobosher and Johannes Johannesen were listed in critical condition. eyewitness Col Anthony Drexel Biddle aided victims as gas fumes and debris erupted during refueling.
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Associated Press
Washington
Feneral
Army
Navy
Potomi
Vernon BE. Prichard
Wilfred L. Painter
USNR
Sergius N. F. Lobo~sher
Johannes Johhannesen
Corinthian Yacht Club
Harbor
Minionesta Driver Critical After Crash Near Pottery Farm
OTL City July 11 The Weav er of Tionesta was critically injured Saturday when his automobile left Route 62 and overturned on a lawn near the Pottery Vor Esta He was alone and taken to Oil City Hospital with multiple lacerations and bruises State Police said the mishap occurred as he headed south toward Tionesta Also note mentions acorn and beech nut bread origin context.
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Otl City
Weaver
Tionesta
Voresta
Oil City Hospital
Bad Check Artist Held on $3,000 Bail in Warren
Robert Charles Jacobs, 33, described as the nation s No 1 bad check artist, was jailed in Warren Pa for $3 000 bail. He pleaded not guilty to the latest check count and was bound over to await the September term of court. Authorities say Jacobs is wanted in at least six states.
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Warren
Robert Charles Jacobs
Justice of the Peace
T. M. Greenland
Jacobss
Shrine ceremony draws 4000 in Meadville rain
Upwards of 4000 Shriners from nine-county northwestern Pennsylvania gathered for Zem Zem Shrine Summer ceremonial in Meadville. A rainstorm ended the evening concert by the Erie Zem Zem band and a fireworks display. Honored during the parade were Dr. Harry M. Daniels of Westcorboro, attorney Walter J. McClintock, and John B. Wyatt, Meadville auto dealer.
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Meadville
Pennsylvania
Erie
Erie Zem
Walter J. McClintock
John 8. Wyatt
Meldville
Former Elgin Resident to Be Buried Tuesday
Joan Barrett aged 73 a former Elgin resident died at his home in Pine Grove West Virginia Friday July 8 He moved from Elgin 50 years ago He was brother of the late Mrs M Hr Mc Mahon of Elgin Surviving Basil Joseph and John Barrett Canton Ohio and Pine Grove resident Margaret Kiggins Pine Grove Funeral held Pine Grove this morning at 10 Interment in St Teresa Cemetery Union City at 10 am Tuesday
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Joan Barrett
Elgin
Pine Grove
W. Va
Barrett
H. J. ‘Musser
Union City
St. Teresa's Cemetery
Wonder Salve advertised for psoriasis and skin issues
Wartime discovery Wonder Salve promises relief from psoriasis eczema infections athlete’s foot and skin irritations. It is described as acids and alcohol free greaseless palm soothing and antiseptic with no ugly appearance. Sold at Corry stores and local druggists.
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Corry
Sea's
Widmann & Teah
Lindsley Drug Stores
Iregustadv
Scientist Opposes FBI Checks on Atomic Students
Dr Lee DuBridge testified before the Congressional Atomic Committee in Washington protesting a proposal for FBI checks on government financed atomic students. DuBridge warned that such a plan would introduce police methods into American youth at Caltech.
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California Institute of Technology
Lee Duebridge
Congressional Atomic Committee
Washington
FBI
Dubridge
International
Truman Cancels Call For 4 Billion Tax Hike
A dispatch summarizes President Truman urging restraint on taxes to spur a postwar economy. He lists ten requested measures for Congress to aid growth, including wage, farm, and unemployment proposals, while opposing major tax increases. The report also notes a separate crime item from Mayville.
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Compatures
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Eee
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W. Emit
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Neve St
Woolsey
Te Attiol Springs
Perkins
Chautauque County
T DeWittville
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Onde
Congress
House Democrats
Unem
Te Rale
House
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Sunset Drive-In Theatre
Waterford, Pa
Tarzan and the Mermaids
Johnny Weismuller
Brenda Joyce
Joe McDoakes
Sawa A
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Eg E Corporation
Bank
Citizens: National Bank OF Corry
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Chrysler
Siler
New Yorker
Clarence Wallace
IOI
Ave
Corry, PA
Page & Nichols
Swerl
Coca Cola
Tor
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Powell
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Ford Garage
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