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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1966
Page
7
Police seek a masked gunman who entered Mercy Hospital in Johnstown and ordered nurse Dulcie Yurt to take a baby from the nursery. She sheltered the infant in a bassinet as the suspect fled, claiming he wanted the child “to get even with old man D.”
Hugh Garrett, 50, escaped the Silux mine explosion at New River Co in Mount Hope West Virginia that killed seven miners on Saturday Two miners remained in Oak Hill Hospital in serious condition An investigation by United Mine Workers company officials and state and federal representatives will begin today An official hearing will follow and the mine may reopen if findings are satisfactory Rescue workers faced smoke and fumes but were treated and released About 20 miners were working below at the time and many fled to the surface
Philadelphia report on selective service head Brig. Gen. Henry M. Grosa saying poorly performing college students risk losing deferments. He notes some states have drafted students and Pennsylvania has drafted a small number. boards expect nearly all June graduates to be 1-A.
State police search for two migrant farm workers seen near Boyer Labor Camp in Biglerville after a fellow worker is shot in the head during an argument. Carlos Santiago, 21, is the identified victim of the Saturday killing. Miles Horst, 75, former state agriculture secretary, is listed in satisfactory condition at Good Samaritan Hospital after admission Saturday night. The illness cause remains undisclosed.
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Carol Stephens, 18, of Belle Vernon R D 3 Pa, won the 1988 Pennsylvania Dairy Princess title at York defeating over 100 contestants from across the state. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Donald R Stephens.
Erie police report no suspects in Christine Watson death with no new leads over the weekend. District Attorney Lindley Mc Clelland says investigators are examining possible connections to the slayings of Linda Ann Moore in Rome Township and two Rochester suburb victims. Rewards totaling 1800 dollars are offered for clues to the Watson slayer.
In Akron, Ohio, Mick Gan non, 18, drew the bag once owned by Al Geiberger winner of the PGA Championship. Geiberger earned the title and $25,000. The tip: $1,000.
State police say an early morning crash on Route 322 east of Franklin knocked down a utility pole, causing a two hour blackout from 2 to 4 a.m. Kenneth Dunlap, 18, RD 1 Franklin, was treated at Franklin Hospital for minor injuries and released.
Police said a Dunlap car went off the road through guard rails and snapped a pole. A passenger named Michael Felten berger of R. D. 1 Franklin was injured. Vehicle damage was estimated at 1,400 dollars.
The Germantown fire department held its 59th annual fund raising picnic in Milwaukee area. Patrons enjoyed polka dancing and carnival activities while about 4000 gallons of beer were consumed.
A fire ripped through the Glenwood Zoo barn in Erie yesterday causing about 27000 dollars in damage to the structure and contents. Firemen investigated the blaze and believe a young boy may have started it. 700 officials guided animals to safety as the fire was brought under control in 45 minutes.
The Pentagon confirmed Maj Edwin J MacNamara of Philadelphia was killed in Vietnam. He served with the Army's 5th Special Forces Group and died in a helicopter crash on July 1.
Gail Marie Smith two year old child of Alyman Richard J. Smith of Riverhead died after drowning Saturday while swimming in the surf at Westhampton Beach on Long Island.
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