Drowning Probe in Erie Bay Highlights Boat Wake Dangers
Erie Presque Isle police continued an inquiry into the drowning of 14 year old James Mildenberger after a canoe capsized in Misery Bay. Witnesses said a motorboat may have created a wake that upset the canoe near a restricted area. investigators questioned a boat operator and several witnesses while coroners met with Peninsula officials.
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Pittsburgh
Bruce Marsden
Akron
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Frank Pettinato Sr
Trooper Cleared In Fatal Crash at Ridgway
Elk County coroner's jury ruled the August 15 collision an unavoidable accident. They found worn tires, rain slick pavement, and poor weather caused the crash that killed Mr and Mrs Angelo DeFonceau, and stated the trooper Charles Shamibelin of Kane substation was not at fault.
State Seeks New Look in Education with Russian Course
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania schools open to record enrollment of about 2.4 million students as Gov. Leader touts a new climate emphasizing mathematics science and English. Russian offered as a language elective for the first time alongside broader reforms and teacher accreditation standards. The state faces a teacher shortage forecast to rise to 83,000 in five years amid a $852 million 1959 60 budget increase with salary boosts and subsidies.
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Names Rescuer For GI Medal Names Rescuer For GI Medal
Raymond Maruschak of Philipsburg Pennsylvania has been recommended for the Soldiers Medal for lifesaving actions after a Northwest Orient crash in Minnesota. Rep Don Magnuson says Maruschak and another officer ripped a hole in the fuselage to create an escape way, helping 62 passengers to escape unharmed. He is temporarily stationed at Port Lewis Washington awaiting transfer to Alaska.
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Bomb explodes at River Rouge fireworks show injuring many
A defective aerial bomb at Rouge Days in River Rouge, Michigan, exploded near a crowded grandstand injuring 27 people, including 16 adults and 11 children. Workers said the bomb failed to detonate as planned and plunged into the stand. Lillian Keith and Dorothy Beckner, both from Lincoln Park, were hospitalized with serious burns and facial injuries. Investigators offered no immediate explanation for the malfunction.
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Penn State to Welcome 4,500 New Students This Fall
Penn State expects about 4,500 freshmen and transfer students to report on September 7 for orientation and registration at University Park. The university will also enroll roughly 9,300 high school graduates across campuses for two year and four year programs. President Bratin Walker will greet new students at a convocation on September 8. Enrollment is projected to exceed last year’s 19,265 total.
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Trophy theft mars American Legion award ceremony
A thief stole a four foot gold plated loving cup trophy from a Loop hotel before an Americanism award presentation. Valued around 250 dollars for the gold plated portion, the trophy sat on a 40 pound marble base and was to be given to the Pennsylvania department. The culprit fled, and a replacement trophy was to be issued later.
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27 Killed In Pa Accidents
A summary of fatal accidents across Pennsylvania reports 27 deaths from a plane picnic mishap near Kane and Toby Spring Park along with multiple pedestrian and vehicle fatalities. Names include Richard Fuchs Jane Fuchs Robert Garver Walter Geary Lawrence Cunfer Harold Burk Naomi Smulowita John Schnieder Del Dye Lavern Nussbaum Kenneth Hale and Walter Bugdanayage.
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Robert S. Garver
Pittsburgh
Walter Geary
Kane Eagles
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Wallace Cunfer
Harold Burk
Bethlehem
Nicholas Warlocks
Luzerne
Ronald Greny
Philadelphia
Elmer D. Stout
Scottdale
Raymond Branton
Glenolden
Larry McKinney
Douglasville
Nicholson
Wyoming County
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Lykens
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St. Marys
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Cambridge Springs
Carry
Walter Bugdanayage
Shenandoah
Redversburg
Crippled ship hit by storm. five rescued at sea
A Norwegian barking cruiser named Golden Eye carrying crew from Kerrmoor and Clearfield County faced a violent storm near the Atlantic. Five sailors were rescued after engines, radio, and lifeboats were damaged in heavy weather caused by Hurricane Daisy.
Ridgway Area Crash Claims Second Victim
Ridgway area crash deaths rise to two after LWA-samena Otati 48 of Manila s N died Friday in Elk County General Hospital from injuries sustained when a sports car left Route 218 near Johnsonburg Wednesday. Bruce A Bartholomew 22 of Syracuse was killed in the same crash. The roommates worked for the New York and Pennsylvania Co. at Ridgway.
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Coast Guard Tows Drifting Cruiser to Bermuda and Home
Thorden spotted the drifting cruiser early Saturday and alerted the Coast Guard. The cutter Campbell, en route from New York to Bermuda, diverted to tow the Golden Eye. The Cherokee, from Norfolk, then took over and brought the Golden Eye to port. Barrell said the crew is all in fine shape.
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