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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
4
Reports of a shooting at a Columbus hotel reached the city yesterday but details remained scarce. A shot reportedly narrowly missed an occupant, and witnesses recalled the event as they sought more information.
Erie mayor assails lax sanitation amid rat breeding in the business district. He cites photo evidence blaming the health department under Safety Director Joseph G. Martin and demands enforcement of sanitary regulations. Also mentions Pleasant Evangelical United Brethren Church service at 1:45 PM.
Joseph Frank Deal, 79, of Franklin, died at 8 a.m. in Franklin Hospital after a nine day illness. Born in Corry on May 4, 1467, he lived in Meadville before moving to Franklin over 40 years ago. He worked for the Erie Railroad and was active in Moose Lodge Oil City, Odd Fellows Corry, and the Maccabees Corry. Services planned Saturday at 2 p.m. at Barton Chapel.
Anna McSteen of Pittsburgh sues Erie Bus Co for 808,875 in damages after her son John McSteen died May 20 1945 from injuries alleged to be caused by a bus driven by Melvin Breese of Erie. Suit filed by Thomas B. O Connor in two sections seeks 650,000 for earnings loss and 5,000 for pain plus 910,000 in lieu of the 100.
The piece notes President Aleman of Mexico visiting Washington in March as reciprocal to President Truman's trip to Mexico City. It contrasts prewar fears with New Deal alignment, portrays Camacho era moves, and discusses May Day history and shifting labor politics in the United States and abroad.
Monthly support from Het son and 875 funeral expenses noted. The coach company faced negligence charges due to excessive reckless speed of the bus. Accident occurred May 19, 945 with Mr Breese involved passenger Mr McSteen sustaining pelvic and hip injuries and dying at Samot Hospital the next day. Removal of Franklin sub-station office announced, George G. Sister says two-way radio system will be installed in the station and police cars.
The article discusses how advances in anesthesia diagnostics and post operative care have reduced surgical hazards for elderly patients. It notes that age affects recovery, emphasizes thorough preoperative preparation, careful intraoperative management, and attentive postoperative support. It cites varied reasons for operations and the growing range of procedures as medical science progresses.
A noisy collection of trivia asks for the capitals of states and nations, battle era details, a Canadian PM, and a Civil War general's quip about presidential nomination. It also touches on May Day in the Soviet Union and a storage guide for potatoes and root crops with basement tips.
Rev J Leon Maneval leads a church day with catechetical class and Bible school at 10 00 Morning Worship with sermon The Voice of Command Evening program includes Young People Fellowship reports from the C E convention an afternoon 4 00 Evening Worship and a motion picture The Little Toy Soldier shows at the church in Beaverdam Pennsylvania
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