Raging River Thwarts Rescue at Grand Canyon Gorge
Associated Press reports the Colorado River flood hindered two rescue parties from saving three parachutists stranded on Grand Canyon plates. Veteran Ranger Ed Laws and mountaineer A. W. Muerae led descent toward the shelter, with Army personnel and rangers following. Signals and radio messages suggested the captives remained in good condition after more than a week of isolation.
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Decorator Works On Fourth Of July Parade Floats
George Nienke, a professional decorator, today began work on the first four floats for the Fourth of July parade. Local firms will enter the floats in what is hoped to be a record breaking street procession. Interested firms or individuals may hire Mr Klenke by contacting him at Hotel Corry each evening or sending word to Chairman Walter Scott. It is hoped to have more than a score of decorated vehicles in the parade.
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Navy Yard commissions Wisconsin in record 18 weeks
The Philadelphia Navy Yard announced that the super-battleship Wisconsin was commissioned in 18 weeks after launch, breaking its own prior record and likely the world record. Normally 4 years elapse between launching and commissioning.
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Germans Stop British Caen Drive Amid Tank Clash
Western Allied forces push toward Caen with heavy tank battles and stiff counterattacks as Germans defend from north and west. U S troops mop up on the Cherbourg peninsula with thousands of prisoners. 27 enemy planes downed as Rommel attempts a last push. A note about Post's Raisin Bran ends the item.
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Harold Dyckes Sudden Death in Sherman
Harold B Dyckes of Sherman died suddenly from a heart attack at work at Duplex Manufacturing Co. in Sherman. Born July 21 1898 in Corry he later moved to Sherman twelve years ago starting his own plumbing business. Survived by parents Mrs and Mr Arthur L Dyckes a sister Mrs Leslie Wells two brothers George J Dyckes and A Wayne Dyckes and an uncle William J Dyckes. Funeral from his late home Saturday at 2 PM with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery Corry.
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Duplex Manufacturing Co
Many Wear FALSE TEETH With Little Worry
Advertisement touts FASTEETH as a denture adhesive that keeps plates firmer and more comfortable. Claims include no gummy taste or nausea, pleasant powder with no denture breath, and non acid formula. Available at drug stores.
Contaminated Erie Swimming Hole Warns City
Erie health director Dr James Smith warned that a popular Milcreekven swimming hole off Norman Way is contaminated and dangerous for swimming. Police chased away youths while tests confirm typhoid risk. parents urged to keep children from the bay slips at State street. He also cautioned against drinking from a Glenwood Park road spring subject to surface contamination.
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Fire at North Barry Street plant causes four hour blaze
Olean firemen battled a blaze at the Der Horst Corporation North Barry street plant for four hours yesterday. An electric spark reportedly started the fire on the second floor in the oil tempering guts area, with flames damaging building and stock but kept confined to the vats as four water streams were deployed.
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