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Collision with loss of pilot at Lubbock injures none
A sand hill crane and a T37 jet trainer collided in flight Thursday at Lubbock Texas killing the plane's pilot. Co pilot 1st Lt. John D Peterson of Meadville took over after the collision with its six foot wing span smashed through the canopy Peterson landed the plane safely at Reese Air Force Base Capt. Harry D Logan 34 of St Petersburg Fla an instructor at the base was killed. A 11 year old Titusville youth was charged with disorderly conduct last night after city police located him in an intoxicated condition in a parked car at the Titusville Corry football game. Police warned motorists to watch for deer activity on area highways. A driver was charged with reckless driving for passing several cars including a police cruiser on Center Street. Two autos collided on Route 8 near Centerville causing $225 damage to both vehicles. The body of George Daniels who was killed by a deer is at Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home. A car abandoned behind the Moose Club was traced to Erie ownership theft of two snow tires and a camera. A Meet the Press program with Milton Shapp will air on WICU at 7 pm with George Sample questioning Shapp. A marriage license filing was filed in Erie County by Duane Hamilton and Charlotte Barstow. A second note mentions a traffic incident at the Rex Theatre. A purse stolen from Mary Eddy of Titusville contained $18. A switchblade was reportedly thrown by a youth but he said it slipped. Chautauqua supervisors tentatively approved a $14 800 000 project.