Secret aide work shifts in shadowed labs
A terse notice describes covert labor in a restricted facility. Officials acknowledge a secretive project proceeding under guard, with limited public briefing and unclear timelines.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1953
Page
1
A terse notice describes covert labor in a restricted facility. Officials acknowledge a secretive project proceeding under guard, with limited public briefing and unclear timelines.
A DC3 crash in the Cascade Mountains left six dead and 19 survivors rescued after a stewardess Mrs Advo Long of Berkeley aided in the daylight daylong search. The rear section tore free and both engines failed triggering a high fatality risk, with wounded flown from the wreck by helicopter to nearby hospitals.
Washington officials announced the end of a broad international cartel probe after discussions with counsel for several firms. The move follows a conference with investigators and legal representatives, signaling a formal closure of the government action.
Beaver Dam Petroleum Corp reports a failed well with test flow near 6 000 feet in White Medina sand yielding about 150 000 cubic feet per day potential, prompting plans for a new well and additional drilling within 2 700 leased acres northeast of the initial site and nearby.
Associated Press reports from Johannesburg that South Africa began a tense general election as 18 hours of voting opened. Police maintained order while whites touted the Nationalists and the United Party competed, amid stark racial divisions and calls for change.
Butler Pennsylvania explosion at Ultra Penn Refinery injures two workers Clyde Roberts 32 badly burned and George Vogt 63 seriously wounded. Both men from Britain and taken to hospital. Fire started in the plant's boiler house and spread to a canteen area. Damage estimated at about 19000 dollars. A Chicago alderman James Bowler wins Democratic nomination in West Side primary for Seventh District.
Gorey Ares Schools Authority formally accepts a bond offer with rates lowered to 3.86 percent. Net tax savings for the joint district amount to $6,150 as bonds are sold to fund a $2,200,000 construction program. The approval includes bond firm fees and redemption terms, with sale to proceed once Department of Public Education approval is received.
Officials offered a district settlement but property owners spurned the proposal. The joint committee warned of a special session ahead of a 30 day appeal deadline and prepared to contest assessed values, including Harley Hall and Frank Renaj properties at about $22,600.
A youth group enjoyed a day at Mead Park with bright outfits and lively activity. Participants practiced casting and observed the rainbow trout in a nearby water exhibit while a few youths attempted new techniques under the guide of mentors.
A family of five including three children and their father were injured when their car left Route 6 and struck a culvert near Corry. Patty Tivine 10 and Wilkin Tivine 8 were admitted, Mary Lou Tivine 42 treated and released. Vehicle damage was about 600 dollars as state police investigate.
Fifteen local youths from Corry and nearby communities will be inducted into the U S Army on April 28 at Harrisburg. Inductees include Walter Nollinger Erkki Rainesalo Gaylord Northrup Roxey Andris Sidney Smith John Bules Leonard Wilcox Lawrence Vanderhoof Carl Weed Eddie Ranyok Cecil Miller Theodore Williamson Walter Duke James Brady Verne Sherred Jack Owen, transferred from the Corry board, to Kala-ma goo Michigan for induction.
In Harrisburg Republican leaders face a possible long session as efforts to pass a sales tax and major reform measures stall. The House fell short of the 105 votes needed for the levy, with seven GOP votes missing, while the Senate sent a minor government reorganization recommendation to the House.
Washington British comedian Charlie Chaplin surrendered his U S reentry permit and indicated he will not resume residence in the United States. The Justice Department announced the action, noting a prior entry stop order and a required re examination of his reacquisition eligibility. Pittsburgh Steel Co. reports first quarter 1953 shipments of 328,496 tons and sales of 39,667,252 dollars, up from 1962 and 1952 levels.
Report from a brisk pre dawn fishing scene shows hundreds along lakes and bays braving 23 degree weather. Mentions of Trout reports, local schools absenteeism, and early season fishing conditions across Wak cevlion and nearby bays.
Sparta and Spartansburg districts face state pressure amid merger talks with Bloomfield Athens joint boards. July 7 start date proposed for the new joint unit, with possible inclusion of Centerville and Rome Township. Referendums discussed but nonbinding. boards retain final decision.
An Allied jet reportedly bombed a forward position in Eastern Korea this afternoon causing unspecified casualties. The Blahth Army statement gave no details on whether victims were South Korean, American, or other troops, with many units on the frontline yet to be identified.
Bid increases ripple through suppliers as producers and buyers react to higher rates. Vermont Mansfield dealer groups report shifts with No 1 and fancy grades rising from 25–26 to 28–30 cents. No 2 and No 1A follow similar trends. Local reps say shipments and date notices will be announced soon amid broader market pressure. A separate note discusses an NLRB hearing set for May 11 at Clearfield over an unfair labor practice charge against Local 443 of the United Construction Workers.
Allied air units spotted two truck convoys moving sick and wounded U.N. prisoners to the valley. Red forces reportedly tried to hinder the withdrawal, while U.N. troops and observers watched from guard points near Panmunjom and Kaesong.
A Pittsburgh fire forced six children to leap from windows to escape flames. One boy, age not stated, was killed on impact. The victims include Charles Hunner and his mother Mrs Rosalie Hunpar. Fire started by furniture ignition and an open gas stove in the Krichthouse residence.
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