28 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1952
Page
1
The readable fragments mention names such as James Itisburg and Melvin, with scattered numbers and phrases about a range, a 9x12 item, Aladdin, and a reference to spring. The text is heavily garbled and lacks a clear event or action to summarize.
Radar screens near Washington captured unidentified flying objects twice within a week. Jets pursued six hours of intermittent sightings as pilots reported slow moving objects and a bright steady light, with speeds estimated between 88 and 90 mph, prompting caution from officials.
Arraignee George Gordon Werum formerly of the European Hotel was ordered committed to Erie County Jail for breaking a peace bond. He faced a $100 fine and 20 days in jail after an incident at El Chynski restaurant where police tried to remove him at closing time, a struggle ending near a plate glass window. He had been under bond recently for a similar complaint from Catherine El Chynski.
Luke Sewell resigns as manager of the Cincinnati Reds after leading the club since October 2, 1949. General manager Gabe Parr said Sewell was asked to stay on until a suitable replacement is found, with an expected decision within 24 hours.
Torrential rain soaks ground and stalls operations along the Korean front. Officials report muddy conditions delaying planned movements as discussions continue among United Nations and Communist officers to address minor wrangling in the armistice process.
Senator Brien McMahon of Connecticut, a key architect of the nation’s atomic energy program, died at Georgetown Hospital at 5:10 AM after a lung cancer diagnosis. A Democrat and new 1945 appointee, he chaired the Senate Committee on Atomic Energy and earlier led the criminal division of the Justice Department. His death ends a wartime influence on U.S. nuclear policy and a career marked by controversial trials in Appalachia.
Robert Charles Colvin aged 20 of Clarendon Warren County pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. He was fined 100 plus costs after arraignment before Police Magistrate M S Cobbet. He paid 30 and promised balance by 7 p m next Friday and was released. Colvin, married with two children, was accused of indecent exposure in the cab of a truck on North Center Street to a resident of a second story apartment. He offered no explanation for his actions. The Rev James M Robins named pastor for Connellsville churches succeeding Rev Clinton M Hildebrand who resigned.
Six people died when a heavily loaded truck plowed into a car packed with picnickers near Uniontown Pennsylvania. The crash occurred yesterday as emergency crews and authorities investigated the wreck and the conditions surrounding the driver’s loss of control.
Relatives of Mr and Mrs Thomas Felton of Spring Creek learned of the Mount Summit crash near Corry as early morning travel to Uniontown began. Victims include five car passengers and a truck driver. listed dead are Charles Burns 69 his wife Eliza 57 their daughter Bertha Albertini 90 and her husband Anthony 3 % all of Midway Pa and Estell Donovan 16 Zelwles T. The back river was identified as Oll Willis of Baltimore Md.
Pan American Airlines Stratocruiser en route to Brazil遭 door blows open causing an American woman to be sucked from her seat into the Atlantic. Identified as Musie Elizabeth Capellaro Westbrook, widow of a U.S. Army colonel shot down in WWII, she traveled with Berle Capellaro on a business trip. fellow passengers did not witness her disappearance.
New York police report two teens, Alice Beliber 18 and Louis Martines 17, died after safety attempt on a skylight at the Marie Antoinette Hotel. Beliber died on impact. Martines survived initial fall with critical injuries. A bystander rescue effort ended when both fell seven stories into a water-filled shaft. The incident occurred as they posed for pictures on the roof.
World War II veteran Lt Robert Rumbaugh survived a midair collision near Butler when his F-51 aircraft damaged its propeller and he glided to a field seven miles from the crash site. Lt Love also parachuted to earth after his plane spun and crashed near West Sunbury. Both pilots unharmed, Air Force inquiry pending.
A youth named Edward Gardner 18 of East Street admitted to police Saturday afternoon that he broke into the Salvation Army office. He previously confessed to stealing a Jeep in Corry and had been held after parole violations. He admitted taking 39 49 dollars from jail and cash hidden in a chimney before pleading guilty at arraignment.
Washington reports 113 new Korean War casualties identified by the Defense Department. The record cites 17 killed, 80 wounded, and one missing with a mine injury noted in the casualty list.
A weekend fire at a North Center Street business building prompted an arson inquiry. Witness Shields and others disputed who caused the blaze as investigators reviewed conflicting accounts and a locked apartment door found nailed shut. Authorities questioned Shield's group and scheduled continued hearings to determine fault.
Mrs. Robert Wright of Pittsburgh widow of Millard Wright admitted involvement in burglaries totaling about $25,000 across three states. State Police filed 22 counts against her, after she had denied knowledge of her husband’s crimes. The husband once had brain surgery to curb criminal tendencies. Riot mars Olympic basketball in Helsinki as France beats Uruguay 68 to 66, with referee Vincent Farrell from New York officiating.
Pittsburgh reports a fatal wreck escalates tension as Steelworkers react to a wage settlement with Big Steel. Dissatisfaction centers on a nonuniform raise, while union leaders plan protests and appeal to national officials.
In Dallas on a brisk Saturday turnout Texas voters backed Gov Allan Shivers and Texas Attorney General Price Daniel, both anti Truman administration Democrats. Daniel secured a comfortable win aided by Rep Lindley Beckworth as successor to T B Napier, while Tom Connally and Sam Rayburn appeared in results showing strong Democratic loyalty despite national tensions.
About 180 Company A veterans who served in World Wars T and Ti attended the two day annual reunion. Saturday business meeting elected Henry Main of Union City president Leslie Parrish Union City vice president and Ross Fehrman Corry permanent secretary and treasurer. A floor show Friday and Company A ball Saturday followed the tradition and next year’s reunion will be the last weekend in July.
Tens of thousands crowded the Buenos Aires hall and streets for Evita Peron’s funeral as eight killed and many injured in a crush during the tribute. Military ceremonies followed the late first lady’s state funeral amid lilies and white orchids. An Army official suffered a heart attack nearby and died afterward.
A 90 year old man reportedly reprimanded his son for coming home late triggering a family disturbance. Police were summoned to 307 West Pleasant Street where the youth allegedly assaulted the father. Rooney pleaded guilty and paid $50 plus costs. he was released after posting bond.
Fourteen-year-old John O. Sarver was sentenced today to 10 to 20 years in the Eastern State Penitentiary for the second degree murder of Kenneth B. Teacher Jr. in the May 5 slaying. Sarver pled guilty to a general charge of murder in Dauphin County Court.
One man was killed and three others were critically injured in two Union City crashes yesterday. The driver, Harry Kerr, 23, was cited for reckless driving. The vehicles collided on Route 2505, sending one car into a tree and another overturning. Emergency crews transported all injured to Union City Hospital where Mabnok and two Graybowskets remained in critical condition.
Seven major generals will sit in a court martial at Meade Maryland to hear charges that Maj Gen Robert W Grow was careless with secret military information. The case alleges he made notes on sensitive subjects and allowed Russians to access them. If convicted, possible penalties include five years confinement loss of pay and dismissal.
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