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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1945
Page
1
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A U S Army bomber crashed into the 102 story Empire State Building in fog today. Five people were killed inside the tower, including crew members of the plane. Fire and smoke rose from seven floors, with debris and broken glass raining onto streets as firefighters battled the blaze.
Harrisburg July 2 Pennsylvania may escape a bad polio year says Dr J Moore Campbell deputy secretary of health. Thus far 46 cases reported and a few more possible, making this a strictly normal year with no indication of an epidemic. The worst year was 1916 with 218 afflicted. Campbell rejected cycles theory noting no six or ten year pattern.
Three German war prisoners are captured near Warren after a river chase. Schulte was seized near Red Bridge while Thiel and Steger fled into the river, later surrendering to Deputy Secor and Officer Ryan. All three are in Warren jail with Army guards detailing the pursuit.
The Keleher estate sale faces postponement due to Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company lease clauses delaying grand floor storeroom use and an August court hearing for approval of the sale to a fraternal organization. Pending tenant actions on the second floor roofing and occupancy may affect the deal and a Spring Street property sale.
Philadelphia country gravel jury reports described a deputy warden's failure to transfer prisoners between blocks as a major contribution to an escape of 12 convicts from Eastern State Penitentiary. The panel said without the prior incident the former head warden would not be retired and would still be employed.
Washington July 28 the Senate moved toward a likely vote before nightfall on ratification of the United Nations charter after the 80 nation San Francisco agreement. Some senators, including Morse, indicated he would not delay action and urged full debate only if needed.
A pending test case questions whether the statute of limitations can block garnishment of delinquent per capita school tax accounts for 1980 through 1990. Erie County and city units dispute applying limits to governmental tax collections. The Erie attorney argues some claims may be time barred while others are preserved, with a ruling expected in about two weeks after presenting accounts and opposing counsel’s arguments.
London July 28 Prime Minister Attlee and six senior Labour ministers took oaths at Buckingham Palace then traveled to Beverley for a Labor majority meeting in the House of Commons. Ernest Bevin, 64, becomes foreign secretary replacing Anthony Eden and will join Attlee in Potsdam with Briges and Ismay as Britain charts a new postwar course. The cabinet also includes Dalton Morrison Greenwood Cripps Jowitt, seen as forming a “new deal” government with Bevin guiding foreign policy and defense strategy.
A kitchen oil stove explosion in Williameturn, Fa, killed four White children aged 1 to 6 as their father, a member of the 28th Division, was en route home from Germany. Mrs White had left them briefly with a neighbor's daughter and returned to see firefighters lift two bodies from the porch roof.
Nash Riding Club plans its annual horse show for Sunday August 13 at Bert Stockton farm on Scott's Crossing road east of Carty. Entry of horses from Meadville, Jamestown, Eve and Youngsville is promised. Special team pulling contest and concession booths planned with a program to open around midday and run into late afternoon. Tickets go on sale next week.
The Public Utility Commission announced the pause of the blanket gas rate inquiry, ending the Pennsylvan ia Gas Co case in Erie and Warren counties after more than two decades. Commissioner Morgal reportedly dissented, but no reasons were provided in the Harrisburg notice.
On July 24 the Navy announced the loss of the LM 59 medium land tag ship with casualties in the Okinawa area due to enemy action. The incident followed a mid Pacific disaster near the south Pacific. Reports note Chinese columns advancing into Rweilin and Japanese forces in the Philippines and Borneo facing food shortages.
An accident on Mah street involving a sheriff’s car and three other vehicles left bystanders unsure of blame. Deputy Sheriff Byron of Eye County reported minor injuries while the others suffered no serious harm. The incident drew attention as vehicles and a county prison transport were tangled, with authorities noting damage beyond repair to several cars.
ROGEW w pave from Gloucester argues the youth problem mirrors other cities and is shaped by heredity environment religion and food. He argues home training matters, warns against treating religion as separate from diet, and notes food allergies can affect behavior. Continued on page four.
Associated Press reports heavy air strikes near the Japanese fleet base at Kure. Nearly 1,500 U S and British carrier planes engaged in fierce battles, sinking a battleship and causing extensive damage to Japanese ships and harbor installations.
A rabid dog near Spartansburg in Sparta township was visited by dog law officer Riley G. Ames of Fauncetown Crawford County. The dog, a collie owned by Peleinen Ttalways, showed no bites but displayed signs of illness. The notice warns residents to watch their dogs closely and act quickly if unusual behavior or sickness appears.
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