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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1952
Page
1
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Egypt's Maj. Gen. Mohammed Naguib, new premier, held the first cabinet meeting to push reforms after a weekend power sweep. He pledged a political purge, land ownership limits, and curb on rising costs, while keeping the armed forces chief role.
The body of Julion Bigelow 49 Falconer Central School teacher and James town Little Theatre actor was found in his apartment bathtub about 20 hours after an accidental electric shock. Coroner Samuel Bowers and landlord Calvin Downson investigated noting Bigelow asked to borrow a newspaper around 7 p m Saturday and likely touched a lamp while reading in the tub.
Federal grand jury indicted Adonis and Auihauy on charges of crime in connection with organized crime. The January 21 vote by the committee chaired by Kefauver led to the indictments. Adonis, once tied to Capone’s Chicago outfit, and Adams, powerful East Coast figure, refused to testify citing risk of self incrimination.
City police in Mayville arrested Jack C. Allen 40, alleged to have fled with a 19 year old woman. Allen waived extradition to Pennsylvania for arraignment as a fireman for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The girl was placed with her mother. Allen faced related charges of issuing worthless checks and desertion.
Ferns Middlemest district official for the Grange Federation said intruders broke into the Gorry plant office Saturday night. a large screen was pried from the window and the pane smashed. No items appeared disturbed. bicycle tire marks suggest a teen gang may be involved.
London reports show the De Havilland 110 jet fighter disaster at the Farnborough Air Show killed test pilot John Derry and observer, with 28 dead and 63 injured as the craft disintegrated, wreckage raining down on spectators and a 14 year old dying in hospital.
A wildcat oil well on the Ralph Blakeville farm near Spartansburg shows a possible three barrel output while testing continues. Driller Henry Ongley of Grand Valley coordinates operations as the crew moves to a second well after initial testing yielded about 10 gallons of oil. Local residents have pressed the company to drill more wells in the Sparta area.
A Canadian Pacific Lines vessel Magshap Princess Kathleen sank after hitting a reef off Juneau Alaska at 9 18 am during heavy seas. Coast Guard rescue saved 307 passengers, many youths climbing down ladders to a beach. Captain Hughes reported the bow rose, then the ship settled 80 feet deep, 18 miles north of Juneau.
Harrisburg officials report the aircraft observation program runs at about 40 percent capacity. Richard Gerstell, executive editor, disclosed a new plea for volunteers to man Operation Skywatch. The operation began July 19 and runs 24 hours under Air Force order. Observers spot aircraft and report by telephone to filter centers. It will continue indefinitely.
Ir an oil settlement offer rejected as thousands attend the third Potato Festival in a single city. A heavy downpour tested organizers but crowds remained, enjoying bicycle and pet parades, prizes, and a queen coronation. Winners were announced late, with recording issues noted. festival finances hoped to show a profit to benefit the local Chamber of Commerce.
In Korea, Korean and South Korean infantry clashed with Chinese and North Korean forces for control of a central hill amid heavy U N and Communist shelling. An American officer described largely hand to hand fighting with bayonets grenades satchel charges and clubs as both sides struggled to hold the crest. He noted a night battle with no clear shooters and repeated attempts by South Koreans over three days to reach the top, each time repelled after intense bombardment.
Gov Adini Stevenson told a Portland audience reporters and editors that the campaign to win the presidency will be hard. He argued the Democratic bid faces a split Republican party and warned against an emerging one party press while praising free press standards. He noted Eisenhower holds broad editorial support and urged a two party system in the nation. Four killed in a private plane crash near Applebardsville when it burned after a Blairstown NJ to? journey ended in flames. The victims identified were James Pineitelli and wife, plus Thomas La Motte and his wife Evelyn, and Theodore Greunch and his wife Frances.
Harrisburg reports indicate the polio outbreak reachs historic levels with rising cases across the state. Health officials note 1,800 cases this year and 687 new infections in a single week, highlighting clusters in Clinton and Centre counties and comparing the severity to past epidemics.
The AP reports Pennsylvania Democrats and Republicans launch a statewide campaign blitz. Candidates tour cities from Philadelphia to Wilkes Barre and Scranton, with rallies in Collegeville Reading Fair Williamsport and other counties. Republicans stress their national platform. Democrats emphasize state issues.
A French state Fish Commission director warned of further delays to the Columbus Dam reconstruction on Brokenstraw Creek. The plan would enlarge the existing 50 acre sea wall area to create 50 feet of public beach for swimming boating and fishing with duck hunting in season. Authorities say the state has rights to condemn property, though legal action may be pursued against resort developers.
Authorities probing a mysterious blast in Uniontown Pa wrecked a home and damaged nearby houses. Karen Tome and her husband were among those awakened as the blast hurled debris. Police and investigators examine the scene while residents recall the sudden explosion and search for motives or suspects.
Residents reported three planes flying west with a fourth disk shaped object that kept pace, described as weaving around the planes before vanishing westward. The sighting followed another saucer sighting in Western Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Tehran reports Prime Minister Mosaddegh flatly rejected the British American plan to resolve the Anglo Iranian issue. He called the proposal dangerous and unacceptable, accusing it of trying to court a capitulation. Washington-linked terms allegedly included compensation for nationalized oil assets.
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