Helpless Father Describes Tragic Lake Boat Disaster
In Michigan's Hiawatha National Forest an entire family of nine perished when their 12 foot boat capsized near shore on Lake McKeever. Leo Larson, the father, survived by clinging to the overturned craft as his wife Dora, 41, their uncle, and ten children aged 4 to 16 were lost. Doris May, 16, was not aboard due to a high school absence.
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Lake McKeever
Upper Michigan
We Larsony
Doris May
Marquette
Leonard Larson
Skandia
Dora Layson
Arthur
Shirley
Harry
Marlene
Preddie
Carel
Robert
Terry Lee
Council Delays Vote In New Street Hassle
A tense council session over Meadow Lane and a housing development east of Wayne Street failed to yield a decision. Philip Zalneck pressed for written roadway specifications while Mayor Kinley opposed accepting a right of way for a single house site without future guaranteed development. William Smyers, the only current resident, urged a firm commitment as discussion spilled onto whether a finished gravel road and proper turn around were needed before action.
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City Cowcil
Ordining & Rood
Philip Zalneck
Royal
Wayne Street
City Conc
Meadow Lane
Zalzneck
J. Pred Kinley
William Smyers
Cornell
Committee Pushes Plans for Locomotive Monument View
A local committee convened to advance plans for purchasing a locomotive to honor the home of the early engine. They discussed donors, site options, fencing, and a protective cover. Frank Grice showed a model. the engine will be displayed in his North Center street store window. Attendees included Kirk Sawyer, Walter Caslen, Sidney Elston, Grice, and Newman Edinger. Final plans due within two weeks. ARCHITECT SUCCUMBS KITTERY POINT Maine John Mead Howells, 91, architect who designed Harvard Yale Columbia Tribune Tower Pan Hellenic Tower Daily News buildings, died yesterday.
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Memes T Ce Climax
Frank Grice
North Center Street
Kirk Sawyer
Walter Cas~len
Sidney Elston
Grice
Newman Edinger
Eljeines
Kittery Point
Maine
John Mead Howells
Harvard
Yale
Columbia University
Tribune
Chicago
Pan Hellenic Tower
Daily News
New York
Pa Senate Downed Utilities Measure and Bug in Schools
The Pennsylvania Senate debated a utilities measure and a proposed 4 percent sales tax amid concerns. Readers report rising absenteeism in Corry Area and other schools linked to a brief stomach illness described as a local “bug.” Doctors note many cases are mild, treated at home, with no epidemic.
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Corry Area
Corry
Corry Area High School
Senate tax vote tight in Pennsylvania dispute over soft drinks levy
The Pennsylvania Senate party lines split over a $5.6 million utilities tax and a new 6 percent sales tax on soft drinks. Democrats argued the soft drink levy would shrink revenue by up to 3 million dollars due to exemptions for vending machines while Republicans claimed the state could gain about a million dollars from sales taxed at 11 cents or more. The 26-18 tally failed to secure a constitutional majority, and tensions rose as lawmakers warned time is running out before adjournment next month.
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Philadelphia
Chambersburg
Charles R. Weiner
GOP
Senate
Peter J. Camiel
Phila
Still Mixed Up Petrulli Plans Psychiatric Checkup
Nicholas Petrulli 38 who returned from the Soviet Union to renounce American citizenship plans to enter a hospital for a psychiatric checkup. His lawyer Seymour Morgenroth said after Petrulli’s arrival that “He’s still a little mixed up.”
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Valley Stream
Nicholas Petrulli
Soviet Union
Inter Tgme
Petrulli
Seymour Morgenroth
FBI Nabs Five In Underworld Boxing Scandal
Five men were seized in a nationwide roundup in Los Angeles Chicago Philadelphia and Baltimore as a federal grand jury investigated underworld influence in boxing. They face ten counts under the anti racketeering and extortion statutes for attempting to extort money from Don Nesseth and for pressuring promoter ties to world welterweight champion Don Jordan in a scheme involving Palermo Carbo Sica Dragna and others. The case carries penalties up to 20 years imprisonment and $10 000 fines per offense.
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OS Angeles
Don Jordan
Los Angreles
Los Angeles
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Con
Don Nesseth
Covina
Calif
Jackie Leonard
Hollywood Legion Stadium
Paul John Carbo
Frankie Cato
New York City
New York
Frank (Blinky) Palermo
Truman Gibson Jr
National Boxing Enterprises Inc
International Boxing Cir
Joseph Sica
Louis Tom Dragna
Palermo
Leonard
Nesseth
Jordan
Palero
Carbo
Stump Removal Service Opens on East Frederick Street
A stump removal project operated by a Meadville firm was underway on East Frederick street in front of the William Leaby residence. The Chamber of Commerce, actively promoting stump removals citywide, announced it would serve as a registration point for homeowners seeking the service.
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Meadville
East Frederick Street
William Leaby
Chamber of Commerce
Premier Khrushchev Strains On U S Tour In Des Moines
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev shows signs of fatigue during a U S tour stop in Des Moines. He refrains from off the cuff remarks and does not read his speech, relying on an interpreter as aides consider easing his schedule to allow more Iowa farm life sightsees before departing to Town State University.
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Des Moines
Nikita
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Khrushchev
Enesh
Roswll Garst
Coon Rapids
Khilishchev
Iowa
Town State University
Argos
Fatal 105 mph chase ends in Waterford death
An over 100 mile per hour pursuit on Waterford road last night killed 81 year old Harry Gallagher of Waterford Pike road. His truck was struck and overturned by a car driven by 20 year old Erie resident Jerry Swider ski. Swider ski is listed in satisfactory condition at St. Vincent Hospital with injuries including a nose fracture and head concussion. Coroner Warren W. Wood indicated negligence in the death and will defer a formal verdict until state police complete their investigation.
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Erie
Waterford Road
Harry Gallagher
R. D
Waterford Pike Road
Jerry Swiderski
Wood
Gallagher
Labor Heads and UF Group Hold Confab
Labor leaders from city industrial firms met with United Fund members at Hie's Cafeteria to plan a citywide campaign. Attendees viewed slides to be shown at plants, schools, clubs, and churches with Rev Elmer Oytner narrating. others included Robert Bracken Dr Joseph Furst Charles Clark James Allyn George Rumbaugh John Rossbacher Rev Ortner Kirk Sawyer and Mrs Dallas Smiley.
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United Fund
Cin- Hie
Elmer Oytner
St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran ‘Church
Robert Bracken
Joseph Furst
Charles Clark
James Allyn
George Rumbaugh
John Rossbacher
Ortner
Kirk Sawyer
Dallas Smiley
First Flag In 40 Years Delirious Chicago Welcomes New American Loop Champs
CHICAGO AP The White Sox won their first American League pennant in 40 years beating the Indians 4 2 to clinch the series. Some 15 000 fans greeted the team at the airport as sirens blared and the city celebrated with bands and cheers. Luis Aparicio and Early Wynn earned top cheers for key plays and pitching.
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Chicago
White Sox
Cleveland
Vicw
Chuck Comiskey
al Lopes
Chicago Fire Department
Indians
Luis Aparicio
al Smith
Early Wynn
Sox
Lopea
Wynn
Bob Stinn
Living Cost Drops Slightly in August
A government report shows the cost of living edged down one tenth of one percent in August due to a big seasonal drop in food prices. Prices for most items rose, keeping overall costs nine tenths higher than a year earlier, with wage increases under cost of living contracts affecting about 125,000 workers. Almost all food prices fell, led by fresh fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, and poultry.
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Wacrumrton
Righty. Lite
Bor
House approves driver license fee hike to eight dollars
The House backed doubling the current license fee from one to eight dollars. The vote was 125 to 85. The measure advances to the Senate and would take effect with 1960 card issuance February 1. Officials estimate about 10 million dollars every two years would be raised for road purposes.
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Hannaspun Ars
House
Senate
Golf Game Turns Tragic As Cart Rolls With Child
A Corry Memorial Hospital report describes a golf cart accident on an incline at Corry Country Club. Three year old Carol Beverly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Beverly, was pinned beneath the 1000 pound cart after it rolled back about 40 yards. She suffered a broken leg and will be unable to walk for six weeks. Edward Kaiser, nearby, was bruised. parents moved the cart off the child and arranged hospital treatment.
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Carol Beverly
Morgan Beverly
Wayne Street
Corry Country Club
Cural
Lillie Gil
Beverly
Edward Kaiser
Carol
Tex Corry Memorial Hospital
Plans Board Hears Report on Progress
Corry city planning officials heard the first progress report from Michael Baker Company. Reed Dunn named project planner for 18 months as data gathering on streets property lines and topography begins. Dunn will direct maps and aerial photo compilations with headquarters in the Municipal Building.
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Corry
Mossac
Corry Water Supply Co
Pribble
S. B. Anderson
Dunn
Anderson
Driver Held For County Court After Erie Crash
A man identified as Miller was held for an Erie County grand jury on drunken driving after his car struck gasoline pumps at the Van Claar service station about 100 feet from the city police station. He entered a not guilty plea at a hearing before Alderman M. B. Cobbett and was released on $600 bond.
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West
Smith Street
Erie County
Miller
Cobbett
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