19 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1952
Page
1
A fierce Northeast storm killed at least 25 people across New England and parts of New York New Jersey. Two feet of snow blocked roads and spurred widespread closures and rescues while a sinking oil tanker Fort Mercer remained missing with 44 crew after signaling hull damage.
Corpus Christi Texas February 18 Six Navy fliers were killed when two twin engine Beechcraft planes collided during a routine training flight about four in the afternoon five miles west of Rockport. Both planes burned and carried a crew of three each. Search planes and a rescue helicopter responded. Names of the dead will be released when next of kin are notified.
In El Paso Texas an examining trial will be held for Mrs Richard O Parsons a 22 year old housewife charged with murder in the slaying of her Army lieutenant husband. The officer 24 was shot Saturday morning. Parsons surrendered with two attorneys hired by her father A B Fleeger. Tulsa district attorney William Clayton said he would seek a jail without bond. Defense counsel will seek habeas corpus if no bond is set. A torn unsigned note in Mrs Parsons handwriting suggested she planned suicide after accusing him of immorality. Parsons’ father said the couple’s issues stemmed from derangement and the body will be buried with military honors at Farmingdale New York.
New York February 18 A two engine DC 3 carrying 26 passengers and three crew members landed at LaGuardia Field with a flat tire. The tire was torn to shreds as the pilot handled the craft safely to use.
In MUNSAN Korea on Tuesday February 19 the Communist side pressed for direct Russian participation in Korean truce supervision while delaying a full-dress session of the armistice delegations. A plenary was called off Sunday and rescheduled, with possible agreement on recommendations for a high level political conference after the armistice is signed.
In Munsan Korea on Tuesday February 19 Allied and Communist negotiators reportedly reached a principle agreement on the Red proposal for a post armistice conference on Korea, a U N Command spokesman said.
The Red proposal to include Russia as a neutral inspecting power sparks dispute in UN truce talks. Allies reject Russia as unacceptable while Poland and Czechoslovakia are tentatively accepted. observers foresee sharp exchanges before resolving the Soviet role.
Judith Coplon, a 30 year old former Justice Department employee convicted of espionage for Russia, today welcomed a girl at Manhattan General Hospital. The mother and baby were reported in very good condition. the daughter weighed seven pounds, eleven ounces. Her husband Albert H. Sokolov is one of her attorneys.
Washington investigators opened a probe into a group led by Joseph E. Casey who funneled 101000 of his own money into eight wartime surplus tankers with 9705000 borrowed from Metropolitan Life. The deal allegedly leveraged tax exemptions via American Overseas Tanker Corp and a Panamanian affiliate Greenwich Marine Corp. Vice Admiral Cochrane urged a Justice Department review amid questions of legality and fees.
Washington reports a new test series in the mid Pacific at Eniwetok proving grounds. Joint Task Force 132 will run the tests under Maj. Gen. Percy W. Clarkson, with AEC Army Navy and Air Force involvement.
The Defense Department issued a draft call for 19,000 men in April 15,000 for the Army and 4,000 for the Marine Corps. Total announced draftees since September 1950 reach 894,430. The Army seeks 817,000 of the total and the Marines 77,430. The April call is the third lowest since the Korean War began and the lowest since last September. Army officials cite more volunteering and veterans reenlisting as reasons.
Seoul dispatch reports American jets damaged two of 250 Communist MIGs as Fifth Air Force fighters protected bombers along Sinanju rail lines. Lt. Kenneth Gieser of Sherburne, Minnesota damaged both MIGs in a ten minute dogfight amid 40 planes. Allied infantry and tanks attacked Silver Star Hill near Pyongyang, taking the position after artillery fires softened the Chinese. An air alert affected a division south of Pyongyang, with one unidentified jet crossing the area.
Harrisburg Feb 18 Backers of Gen Douglas MacArthur Harold E Stassen and Gen Dwight Eisenhower filed petitions to enter their names on the Republican presidential primary ballot in Pennsylvania to be held April 22. Taft said he would not be listed. Pennsylvania law requires signatures from voters in 10 of 67 counties. Withdrawal possible until Feb 25.
The New York World Telegram and the Sun reported that 100 federal tax workers in New York are under investigation and 200 have been asked for net worth statements. A wave of resignations retirements and firings is hitting tax offices as 25 local employees have separated since the financial questionnaires were issued. An informant said resignations will continue along with signed net worth statements.
Senator McCarran announced a special judiciary subcommittee will study President Truman’s request to empower Newbold Morris to grant immunity to witnesses. He warned the move is revolutionary to the judicial system and democratic process, while noting opposition from some senators and potential for abuse. The panel will report next Monday, shaping the fate of immunity in high profile cases.
Former President Herbert Hoover urged Congress to enact civil service reforms to end what he called humiliating conduct by federal officials. Speaking at a Citizens Committee for the Hoover Report event, he cited scandals and urged stronger career service standards, noting work already saved funds and urging quick action on 18 reorganization plans across agencies.
Hundreds in Virginia and North Carolina witnessed a bright meteor explode in the sky around 11 33 a m at 40000 to 80000 feet 100 miles north northeast of Greensboro Air and coast guard units searched the area while witnesses from Norfolk Portsmouth Suffolk and Franklin described a flaming body seen crossing the sky The event prompted reports of a plane crash near Whaleyville and drew comment from Meteoriologist J P Molen and UVA astronomer Dr Harold L Alden who noted daylight meteors are rare and fragments may be found nearby
Gracie Fields, 54, wed Boris Alperovici, 48, in a 15 minute ceremony at St Stephen's Cathedral Capri. Officiated by Rev Luigi Lembo the couple arrived from Rome that day. Capri crowds cheered as purple clad Gracie and Boris exchanged rings amid festive scenes.
Belgrade reported at least 25 dead as heavy snow avalanches hit Northern Slovenia Province. Scores of small communities were buried and cut off. veteran skiers were dispatched with portable radios to restore communications.
A major fire in central Karachi, Pakistan, destroyed 70 houses and left about 500 people homeless. The blaze in the crowded capital area prompted emergency crews to battle the flames and assess the damage and need for shelter.
Boston February reports a fierce winter storm split two 10 000 ton tankers, Pendleton and Fort Mercer, off Cape Cod. Coast Guard crews rescued sailors from the bow and stern sections while the vessels separated, one man missing overboard and several others believed alive aboard both wrecked hulls. Firefighting aircraft dropped flares as rescues continued.
The Rev. M. J. Rockett ended his 21 day fast for the glory of the Lord with beef broth, saying he feels great though he shed 30 pounds to 161. He pastors a small church near Brighton and runs a hardware store, reporting improved spiritual condition and rising store business.
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