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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1973
Page
4
Douglas Forth, 32, a noted weightlifter from South Charleston, died when a 380 pound barbell pinned his neck during a home workout. His five year old son, Doug Jr, sought help from a neighbor after discovering his father trapped under the bar. The YMCA athlete reportedly held a trophy collection.
Corry Memorial Hospital numbers and ambulance service listed. Entries include admissions and discharges for Michael Young, Shonda Cooper, Julia Zajac, Mrs Woloson, Mrs Warner and daughter, Kathryn Stine, Herbert Morton, Mrs Matson, Bethany McDonald, Mrs Eckman, Maude Drobneck, Russell Shearer, William Rieck, Mrs Buell. A newborn to Gilbert Sorenson is reported. Sorenson is Karen Ann Carter.
The U S Army Corps of Engineers awarded the John F Casey Co of Pittsburgh a 1.4 million dollar contract to resurface the stilling basin of the Kinzua Dam. Repairs will occur in two phases from July to November 1974 as erosion from gravel pummeling continues.
Misery Bay discovery rekindles mystery of a white male survivor age twenty five to forty, buried 30 to 35 years ago. Dr Joshua Perper cites central European skull traits and non bullet holes. Deputy Coroner Wagner notes bones include animal gnaw marks and mixed remains found in muck.
Erie County officials and AFSCME negotiators remain about 1.35 million apart over a one year 1973 contract for roughly 800 county workers. County proposes a 250 000 set aside for a 300 across the board raise, while the union seeks a 2 000 per employee increase and a 1973 wage cost of about 1.6 million. Negotiations are stalemated with mediation the next possible step.
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