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15 Jul 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions an event around March 16 with references to hall and snow. Names and details are unclear.
Paris and London hailed by U S backing move toward Geneva talks with the Communists to end the Indochina war with a possible cease fire before July 20. Dulles and Eden seek a united Western front while considering partitions for Vietnam with Bao Dai in the south and pro French states in Cambodia and Tonkin, Chou En lai’s stance remains unresolved.
Wayne Township farmer agrees to return farm deeded by father after support provision. Judge Elmer Evans presides with attorney Adam A. Gar set present. Court session concludes with deed transfer planned to satisfy familial agreement.
A 33 year old man was trapped for over an hour when a 100 by 40 foot barn collapsed during a storm near Jamestown. Firefighters from Knedy Falconer and Ladsswond removed him from a 12 by 12 inch beam. The victim, Harding of Falconer, was treated at Jamestown General Hospital in serious condition. Darwin Fuller, 17, also trapped, escaped after regaining consciousness. The collapse also crushed hay and cows, with a silo destroyed and the barn valued at about 20 000 dollars.
Police prepared warrants charging Amos A Williams of 869 North Center Street with breach of peace and assault and battery after a complaint by Leon and Howard VanTasel. The incident stemmed from a bull escape into an adjacent field and alleged threats toward witnesses. Alderman George Gordon's office awaited issuance.
Seven American soldiers held by communists near the German Czech border for 12 days were released at noon. Captain Jack M. Davis and the group reported good health and satisfactory treatment after crossing to West Germany. They were met by U S Army personnel and an armored unit along the frontier.
Washington Western Union announced an average 11 percent interstate rate increase effective at midnight, lifting annual revenue by millions. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the hike to restore profits, with rises from 3 to 26 percent and about 8 to 10 percent for general telegraph messages. intrastate rates were unchanged.
Two Army officers Morgan and Witbeck face court martial for ordering mass disciplinary action in Company L. Morgan, 20, from Wilkes-Barre Pa, and Sgt Witbeck of Wellington Ohio were relieved of duties after an investigation into the June incident. The case was ordered by Col Earl Ringler of the Wand Infantry Regiment with a July 22 trial date.
In Milroy, a wind driven collapse of a brick recreation hall at a church camp killed Mrs. Leroy Phillips, 40, and injured eight youngsters including Katherine McKinnaway and Ellen Thomas. A third girl, Caroline York, suffered a compound leg fracture. Two Columbus girls Judith Todd and another daughter of Mr and rnatten were not among the injured.
Circus fans faced a gale during a Milla Brea performance titled Jack Robinson. Emergency orders moved the start earlier as winds loosened main ropes and toppled canvas, leaving spectators evacuated before the storm ended. The Kingsols Club sponsors vow future safety reviews.
The council adopted an amended four month sewer rental schedule effective next month for the Second Ward. Rates apply to restaurants, stores, rooming houses, and other commercial establishments with per employee or per four month charges. Vacant dwelling provisions offer reductions up to 90 percent. The bill also authorizes lowering Haut Pleasant street in front of the new Corry Area High School to grade level after grading and excavation work.
A lightning strike at the David Biggins barn in Sugar Grove ignited a fire that nearly destroyed the structure. Young 15 year old Biggins girl and Mrs. Dorothy Jeffries were treated for shock, nine show horses and three ponies were saved, eight horses belonged to Lloyd Cummings of Jamestown. Fire units from Bag ar Grove and nearby departments battled the blaze, with part of the barn and an attached shed destroyed and some animals lost.
Two boys drowned in Lake Forest area yesterday. Vernon Jones, 8, drowned near the lake. Fireman Rey 87 died after suffering a heart attack while responding to the fire call. Other details are unclear due to damaged text.
A fierce wind and storm swept across Pennsylvania from northwest to southeast last night, near hurricane force, injuring several and killing at least one. Dozens of cities reported widespread damage from felled trees, power outages, and lightning fires. Major impacts hit Erie, Wilkes-Barre, Philadelphia, Altoona, and Lancaster as utilities and police battled hundreds of calls and hospitals contended with outages.
BAN FRANCISCO. Five sailors aboard a small raft were plucked from a foundering craft about 175 miles west of Point Conception after the freighter Motapan reported the rescue at 4:25 a.m. All men were said to be in good condition. The 37 foot raft had drifted after breaking from Gar Prunded last Friday amid high seas and strong winds. The Motapan located the yellow raft Lehi two miles due west of Point Bal. The ship expected to dock late today. Coast Guard search ended with the craft deemed no longer a navigation hazard.
Free archery instruction begins this Saturday at Oxmi under Corry MOA sponsorship. Aimed at all ages, the program, led by Ralph Bailey, will run Saturdays 9 to 12 and Wednesdays 6 to 8. Six bows, two targets, and 100 arrows were donated by Western Auto to allow free use, with participants able to bring their own gear.
A violent cyclone swept the Corry district last evening causing extensive destruction and power outages. Winds toppled trees, ripped roofs, and disrupted telephone and electric lines, with repairs ongoing and damage estimated around 420,000 dollars. Fire crews battled blazes while traffic control limited movement through affected areas. The storm, the worst in over two decades, followed a searing heat wave and brought dramatic temperature drops and heavy rainfall into the night.
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