26 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1952
Page
1
Allied negotiators at the Korean truce talks accused the Communists of hypocrisy and walked out for a week. Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison Jr., senior UN delegate, said he would return Aug. 3 and invited the Reds to speak to staff officers in the meantime.
Eisenhower defers comment on Stevenson nomination and Truman speech. Campaign aides hint at later remarks after Democratic convention. Steel mills remain idle after White House agreed contract ratification. 18 off-the-records approve, while Minnesota iron ore workers strike continues. Eisenhower-Nixon plan campaign strategy from Fraser Colorado cabin ahead of Denver return.
Blood donor registrations are being collected at Murphy's and McCrory's in Indiana ahead of an August 5 Red Cross Bloodmobile visit. The drive, led by Indiana chairman Hyman Levinson, targets 150 pints per visit after two July visits yielded only 46 pints.
Harrisburg reports the State Liquor Control Board suspended Albert M. Jordan's license for 25 days effective August 15 for permitting minors to frequent sales. Also noted Lopresti Barber Shop offers haircuts by appointment and Saturdays. Barbershop phone listed as IN 5 8222.
A collision occurred on Wayne Avenue between Grant and Locust streets last evening at 7 o clock involving an auto and a pickup truck. No injuries were reported, and damage details were not disclosed. William Solo, 35, of Coral, was treated at Indiana Hospital Thursday morning after the crash. Gordon Peterson, 249 Chestnut Street, Indiana, and the truck operator from Strongstown were also involved. Solo is in satisfactory condition with a possible foot injury to the miner.
The Summer Theater Guild stages Sir Edward S. Foltz in Ernest The Male Animal at ISTC's Fisher Auditorium tonight at 8 30 with tickets available at the door Admission described as available at door and seating in New York bound 91x from Europe arriving today aboard the USNS Gen Barrett
Interview with Demo Backer in a Madison Street ice cream parlor back room about the Democratic National Convention. The dialogue shows a blunt, noisy exchange with political observer McPlug, hinting at party tensions, and ends with a note of a continued report on page two.
A Blairsville board of viewers meets in Blairsville to appraise the Buchman property at East Market and East Lane, sought as a parking lot site by Blairsville Borough. Appointees Kinter Fry, John P. Hogan, and Millard Frye Jr. will determine just compensation after the borough filed a declaration of taking citing long dilapidation.
Blue Skywatch observers at Blairsville Civil Defense post report sighting a round white ball about 3 45 a m on Thursday. They say the object moved southeast to north at high speed for about five seconds covering five to six miles with no fall to the right. Witnesses named David Luch singer Joe Hayden and Jack Spiel.
Fourteen derailed freight cars blocked all four main lines of the Pennsylvania Railroad one mile west of Bolivar. The 150 unit Pitcairn to Altoona train with three diesels and two pusher engines derailed at 8 07 am. No injuries were reported and tracks remained blocked until 11 30 am. Traffic rerouted over the Conemaugh Division as officials investigated the cause yet unknown.
In a three ballot Democratic convention finish Adlai Stevenson is expected to nominate Senator John Sparkman of Alabama as his running mate. Sparkman signaled he would accept if nominated and urged Senator Lister Hill of Alabama to support his bid. A Stevenson Sparkman ticket would emphasize north south representation to ease civil rights tensions at the convention. Stevenson, 52, vows to campaign to keep the presidency in Democratic hands.
Gov Adisi Stevenson of Illinois accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at Convention Hall Chicago after sweeping a third ballot tide of votes He told roaring crowds he would fight to win the office with all his heart and soul He admitted reluctance but pledged to fight with party support and victory in view
Indiana Fire Department Company No 1 answered a White Township grass fire alarm yesterday afternoon and extinguished a blaze near an outdoor barber shop behind the Punchbowl. The fire neared pines but caused minor scorching. a UN tank fired a shell that landed nearby, but no barber, customers, or chair were damaged. Three youths started the blaze while playing with fire. one North Korean soldier was reportedly in a barber chair at the time.
President Truman addressed the Democratic delegates before the convention launching Adlai Stevenson as the party’s standard bearer. He praised the platform and urged support, saying the party has met the issues head on and nominated the winner for the next president.
Blairsville borough awaits bids for a new 60 by 80 foot pool on the Third Ward site with a bath house filtration system and refreshment stand. A federal grant of 69000 supports the recreation project and plans were prepared by Bradley Patterson and Burgener. Construction would include separate bids for general work plumbing and electrical.
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