30 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1952
Page
1
The Air Force says it is investigating flying saucer reports but asserts they do not pose a threat to the United States. Most sightings have been natural phenomena, with about one-fifth of credible reports remaining unexplained and showing no pattern of menace.
Washington reports the United States offered France an additional 186 million dollars to boost arms production while turning down a French request for 489 million. Air Force experts Samford and Ramey outlined the agency’s study of about 2,000 saucer sightings since 1947. French officials and media noted the aid cut tied to foreign aid limits and other priorities.
Indiana County shoppers await a two day Indiana Days bargain spree with lowered prices on many items. Baseball stars from the American Legion Junior program perform at Mack Center in an exhibition between the Phillies and Pirates prospects as scouts watch top Western Pennsylvania players. The event aims to showcase future talent, select top players for later games, and entertain local fans with young regional baseball. Summer Theater Guild presents Harvey at ISTC Fisher Auditorium with tickets at the box office. A state department visit discusses French rearmament plans and potential impacts on U.S. arms plants.
UsISH PHENUIMNEETI. But every effort is being made to identify the mysterious one fifth, one new step being planned is use s a newly-developed telescopic camera which can photograph a s See FLYING SAUCERS.
John L. Lewis begins industry talks ahead of possible Sept 22 soft coal contract end. If no new pact, 450,000 UMW miners may strike, adhering to No contract no work. Bituminous Operators Association likely reps Harry M. Moses in talks.
WASTINGTON AP A new Wage Stabilization Board comes into existence with no nationwide powers and awaits Senate confirmations. Regulations require clearance by the economic stabilization agency led by Roger Si Putnam. Archibald Cox is eyed for chair, while Nathan Feinsinger departs after leading the prior board that disposed of 60,000 petitions.
SAN FRANCISCO AP A $20,000 bank robbery and kidnapping were resolved swiftly as gunman Frederick Will, 33, of Pittsburgh, and Sidney Dubony, 88, New York accounting student, were arrested within 20 hours after the heist. Will confessed to bluffing the manager at American Trust Co and forcing a trip to deliver the loot. Will pleaded guilty in Federal Court.
New York reports that U S Steel will reach normal production in about two weeks as tight steel supplies persist for roughly two months after a crippling strike. Benjamin F. Fairless described the outlook at a news conference. The article notes a bank robbery hoax tied to Will and Dubowy, a Reno trip, and a separate investigation into a fire at State Teachers College.
Maj. Gen. Robert W. Grow was found guilty by a court martial of two offenses for jotting military secrets in a personal diary and failing to safeguard classified data. He received a repr mand and a six month command suspension. maximum penalties included five years confinement and discharge. Trial was secret with evidence and participants shielded from press.
MADISON Wisconsin report describes researchers aiming to breed corn with short glumes on kernels and larger tassel glumes. Walton C Galinat at University of Wisconsin works with Dr Ian and Robert H Andrew on glumeless varieties to boost yield and nutrition. Field tests at Clearfield Fair show enthusiasm despite weather. work may take years before market.
PUNXSUTAWNEY The Punxsutawney Joint Area School Board Monday evening shelved plans for a 40000 cafeteria at Punxsutawney High School due to objections from Perry Township, one of 15 districts. The plan, proposed in May 1951 to expand lunch facilities, had grown from a 35000 budget to 40000 and was rejected.
Evelyn Bauer 25, former Johnstown resident and wife of a Mennonite missionary, lay in an iron lung in India three weeks ago. She traveled 9,000 miles by ambulance and airplane and is now under care at the D T Watson Home in Leetsdale near Pittsburgh.
Blairsville moves to seize land to end a four family feud in the hills near Bluefield involving the Blankenships Howertons and Pendergrasses. Shots, arrests and a postponed court hearing mark a tense, long running conflict with residents seeking quiet and a resolution as police vow action.
Senator Green accused India of hypocrisy over Kashmir and foreign policy criticism of the U S rearmament program. He argued the United States spends billions to defend freedom while India maintains forces in Kashmir to serve its own interests, targeting Indian Ambassador Sen and Prime Minister Nehru. Green also noted his Senate leadership plans as Connally retires.
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