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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1952
Page
6
Proceedings note Erie County corn crop for this year praised as among the best in the session, reflecting favorable weather and moisture. The piece also covers a mix of local incidents from thefts to accidents, court filings, and public notices, including new committee members and a polio case in nearby cities.
In the test Game Commission 1i eal year ending May 31 1952 two thousand one hundred forty two deer were killed within the state in defense of property. Destruction of farm crops was the principal reason for the defensive killings followed by injury to fruit trees and nursery stock.
A son born to Queen Sirikit is named heir to the Thai throne as the government declares a three day holiday. The king and queen already have a daughter born in Switzerland about 18 months ago. A 21 gun salute greeted the new arrival and celebrations began across Bangkok.
Police in Atlantic City hunt a cutter or suspect after the battered body of stenographer Myedr oid Ntnry Dreilsbach was found near the track. An autopsy shows death from head trauma about 24 hours prior. A dark man in a medium build with slicked back hair is the last person seen with the victim.
A 19 year old mother Dorothy Berard of Harrison died when her parachute failed to open during an initiation for the Sky Divers Club at Budd Lake Airport. Her husband Joseph, organizer of the club, sobbed and shouted for the ripcord as spectators watched in shock.
Cairo reports Maj. Gen. Mohammed Naguib Bey’s new government vows a nationwide cleanup of bribery and corruption after King Farouk abdicates. Farouk sails with infant heir and six year old queen aboard royal yacht Mahrouss toward Italy as military leaders warn against demonstrations and foreign interference.
Harrisburg PA September issue will distribute World War II Signal Corps radios to 118 National Guard units. The Adjutant General's office says both combat and noncombat radios will be issued via the U S Property and Disbursing office at Indiantown Gap for training and emergency disaster communications.
Ross L. Booth deputy coroner of Mercersburg was first at the scene when a three car crash near Mount Union on U S 22 left Dayrell Booth 18 dead and Mrs. Herbert Himmler 92 of Pittsburgh injured. Booth’s son was reportedly en route to Mercersburg Academy.
In Williamsport Pennsylvania the Prohibition party opened a one day convention led by State Chairman R R Blews. Delegates from across the state will push for an end to Aquor and cheer sles while urging a ban on liquor and beer advertising on radio and television. The gathering will also discuss the State Election Bureau ruling denying nominating petitions for five Prohibition candidates due to a loyalty oath requirement from a 1952 law.
Arthur Barrett, 30, of Washington, Pennsylvania, died from a skull fracture after a fall on July 1. He was rushed to a Pittsburgh hospital following the accident near his Washington home.
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