Ward Center PSA Highlights Heat Hazard
A local PSA warns residents about extreme heat at Ward Center with advisories and safety tips. Officials urge hydration, shaded rest, and checking on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures spike into the 90s.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1952
Page
1
A local PSA warns residents about extreme heat at Ward Center with advisories and safety tips. Officials urge hydration, shaded rest, and checking on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures spike into the 90s.
A garbled listing of names, addresses, and numbers from an OCR extract. It contains scattered references to Bulard, 5128 house, Pat 210 6, furnace, Brown, Homer, Guilder, and Baldwin with fragmentary contextual hints and no clear narrative.
Edward Croyle a former Corry resident and Buffalo companions William Michelski and Conrad Rabicek died when their four place Benton airplane plunged into a West Oak Hill hillside near Jamestown Municipal Airport at 10 57 last night. The trio returning from Detroit stock car races were caught in a swift moving fog and wreckage was found by James Anderson. Coroner Samuel T. Bowers identified the men from clothing cards. Croyle 43 had learned to fly here and was a regular visitor to the local airport. He is survived by his wife Catherine and four daughters and a son.
Crops in the Corry district received a half inch rainfall yesterday amid thunder and lightning. Much of the rain ran off dry ground, with temperatures cooler only briefly and a high near 70s expected. overnight low around 68. A separate note mentions a British plane crash in Indon but provides few details.
Local bakeries, known for morning coffee and midday cakes, faced disruption as operators reported a lack of orders and staff during a planned vacation period. The sudden pause affected daily service from breakfast rolls to evening desserts, with owners blaming reduced traffic and supplier delays.
A coroner’s jury ruled that 18 year old Raymond Wallon died from a shotgun held by 19 year old Crale Bickle after a nighttime dispute with three 15 year old campers on Leon Nichols property near Kane. Detectives say the youths claimed the gun went off accidentally during the confrontation. District Attorney Maude Shattuck planned to decide on charges against Bickle.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson meets Austrian leaders in Vienna as he urges independence for Austria and signals Western support. He plans calls on President Koerner and Chancellor Figi, with talks with Foreign Minister Gruber, a reception by Walter Dowling, and a state dinner, framing the trip as a symbol of Western backing for free people amid Soviet pressure.
William Randall Larson, two months old and son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Larson, died in a Williamsport hospital from leukemia. In another item, the Defense Department reported 171 Korea battle casualties, with 22 killed, 123 wounded, 16 missing and 20 injured.
Senator Mahany of Titusville urged state action after multiple accidents at Riceville Corners intersection. TB Transeau of the Bureau of Highway Safety pledged a thorough study and possible investigations. Officials consider a linker light and large warning signs from surrounding approaches after four serious crashes, five injuries and nine damaged cars in two months.
Titusville and Oil City officials prepare for a Public Utility Commission hearing at 10 am tomorrow to oppose the Pennsylvania Railroad plan to end the last passenger trains serving Titusville and Oil City. Local leaders and residents expect testimony supporting rail service. a decision will follow study in Harrisburg.
Gov. John 8. Fine of Pennsylvania is slated to deliver one of the key speeches at the Republican National Convention opening in Chicago next Monday. Walter S. Hallanan of West Virginia, temporary chairman, said Fine was invited as one of the leading Republicans with no definite time set for his speech.
Washington reports mounting Russian atomic power pushed a Senate diversionary effort to speed up U S defense. Sen O Mahoney D Wy admitted amending a 46 billion bill to add 3 9 billion for army navy and air force with aims to have air bases ready by mid 1953 and wings ready by mid 1984 if Congress funds it.
Severe storms yesterday damaged power infrastructure across Spartansburg, Wigan, Columbus, Heat Lake and Sugar Grove. Lightning shattered switches on a 12 000 volt line near Vine Street, burning out an oil switch near Bear Lake and melting transformer fuses. A bolt struck a Pleasant Street home, tearing shingles and windows while blowing a tire and damage was also noted to a farm house water pump. Insurance covered the home damage.
President Truman prepared to sign a Defense Production Act extension to June 30 1954 expanding wage and price controls though Congress had weakened some provisions. The move keeps federal authority on defense related prices and production with a plan to extend and adjust controls for the coming year as lawmakers debate impacts and agency powers.
In Erie County officials report a June mass chest x ray survey by the Erie County Tuberculosis Association and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, traveling to 34 locations including industrial plants. About 15 percent of county residents surveyed already took part this year, with plans for a larger follow up survey. The program aims to detect tuberculosis early and reduce spread, while also revealing other chest conditions such as heart disease and lung cancer.
In Fuban Korea South President Rhee demands rapid adoption of constitutional amendments or he will dissolve the Legislature. He warned he will act in line with “will of the people” though no constitutional method is provided. Rhee seeks popular election of a president and a two house legislature amid ongoing clashes with the National Assembly.
Associated Press reports in Chicago as a GOP convention preliminaries session opened seven days before the main nomination vote. Senators and Ike backers argued over contested delegates while the party weighs seating rules. Democrats, led by Senator Benton, floated speculation about Truman running again to save the party, though Benton doubted such a move.
In Alexandria and across Egypt, Prime Minister Atmed Hiewrits Thlaly resigns, triggering a cabinet crisis as King Parguk tasks 1-year-old Siery Pasha with forming a new government. Political leaders jockey amid dispersal of government activity and ongoing discussions with foreign powers.
A Brooklyn waterfront fire swept an old trolley barn and spread to four business structures and river homes. Five persons believed missing, including 59 year old watchman Walter Roble. Fire damage estimated up to half a million dollars. Roble reportedly cried for help as the blaze began.
CIO United Steelworkers chief says talks set for today as union seeks to force use of the Taft-Hartley Act to end the strike. Murray cites 90 percent of capacity idled and settlements covering about 25,000 workers, with Pittsburgh Steel promising gains on union shop terms.
Major Jack P Williams, son of Mr and Mrs John B Williams of Franklin, and member of the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, was killed on June 27 195% in North Korea. A telegram from Maj Gen John J McCormick confirmed the death and stated further details would follow by post.
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