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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
1
President Truman declined to discuss sending new steel industry legislation and refused to comment on using the Taft Hartley Act to end the steel strike after the Supreme Court ruled his seizure of the mills illegal. He gave only a brief one word reply when asked about commenting.
Governor Fine heads Pennsylvania's 70 member GOP delegation and will meet General Eisenhower at Columbia University in New York for lunch. Fine refuses to declare his support or predict the nominee, saying no comment and offering no predictions. The Pennsylvania battle over delegates intensifies as Truman weighs steel dispute actions and wage talks continue with CIO leader Philip Murray and steel executives.
Police captured Michael Turchak, 33, of South Fork, an escaped Torrance State Hospital inmate. Detained by Set Harry Owens and Patrolman Sam Selkirk at Wayne Avenue extension near Route 119 after a 35 mile wander from Torrance. He was scratched from brush and intended to return to South Fork for a relative. Authorities planned to escort him back to the state institution.
A Blairsville man named Michael Asper purchased The Hite House in Stoystown from Mrs. Anna Swartz for $35,000. The 52 room hotel has changed hands four times in six years, and the facility went under new ownership yesterday.
Rev. William Howard Seybolt age 69, pastor of Brush Valley and Penn Run Methodist Churches, died yesterday afternoon at Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh. Born Sept 1 1882 in Corning New York, he previously worked with YMCA groups before entering the ministry in 1941 and served Cone maugh Methodist Church 1940 41.
A $95,000 blaze swept through a furniture store in Glassport and spread to the adjacent Star Theater. Fire destroyed the shop and forced Theo dore Gorris family from their apartment above the theater as flames raced through the building today.
Harrisburg AP reports state officials warn a prolonged steel strike will drain Pennsylvania relief and jobless pay funds. Both funds were said to be in good shape to meet emergency demands if the strike lasts only a short time.
Homer City Memorial pool will open Saturday June 14 at 2 00 p m with work ongoing to clean and paint and finish the bath house. LeRoy Smith returns as manager with lifeguards Manon Guard Clair Jamison and Zenith Harkleroad. Advance season ticket sales run June 10 and 12 at Homer City High School with instruction registration by Sidney and Alfred Gross.
A Pennsylvania note reports the condition of the workers compensation fund remains unchanged at Memorial Hospital after a 21 foot fall from a utility pole. Melvin Yohe of Cherry Tree, 20, was critically hurt in 1948 and is referenced in ongoing coverage. The fund stands at about 585 million in a state with an all time high of 638 million. Continued details appear on Page Eight.
Taft led Eisenhower in the South Dakota Republican primary by a slim margin based on partial returns. With 16 precincts uncounted official canvass on Saturday would determine the final tally for the state's 14 delegates. Taft held a strong farm district showing while Eisenhower supporters awaited recount possibilities. The closest race since 1936 reflected regional farmer support and a contested delegate split.
The McCreary Tire and Rubber Company of Indiana has received a government contract worth about one million dollars to supply truck tires for the U S Army. The agreement starts this August and runs through August 1953, according to a company spokesman.
A two-vehicle crash occurred two miles north on Route 80 at 8:30 pm. An overturning car driven by William Misko of Alverda sustained $150 in damage and a truck driven by Anthony Raymond of Johnstown also sustained $150 in damage. Police details incomplete.
In Blairsville Governor John S. Fine and William C. Brown join dignitaries at Torrance State Hospital for the dedication of two new patient buildings. James Gregg of the Board of Trustees delivers remarks. Hilding Bengs, Mental Health Commissioner, participates. The public may tour the facilities from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., with capacity for about 600 patients.
Bids for three Indiana County projects will be received June 27 by the State Department of Highways. They include bituminous surfacing of Routes 711 and 56, a concrete arch over a tributary of the Conemaugh River, and a widening of Findley Hull in East Wheatfield Township. Geranium and bedding plants reduced, Shireman's Florist, Plainville. 249x Indiana Roller Rink All ladies free tonight. 248x
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower condemned the Democratic administration for what he called the tragic loss of China to the Communists. He termed it an international disaster of the first magnitude and said the party in power must share responsibility. He offered no specific remedy for ending the Korean War beyond urging firmness and a satisfactory armistice. He spoke to more than 200 reporters at a makeshift stage in a small theater.
Abilene Kan Dwight D Eisenhower declares real peace and security in the world as the pivotal issue of his campaign for the GOP nomination He says he will speak frankly and hopes to move beyond a fearful atmosphere and hysteria He admits uncertainty about beating Taft and says he would consult Douglas MacArthur on Asiatic policies if elected president.
President Eisenhower in a post uniform address urged cooperation between economic elements, fought inflation to restore a sound dollar, urged curbing wasteful taxation, and warned against centralizing functions at the national level. He spoke at his hometown celebration, then held a news conference with over 300 reporters.
BLACK LICK Ralph Buddy Cribbs Jr eleven was taken to Indiana Hospital in fair condition after severe burns from a gasoline incident. He and two contemporaries were playing near the old school house when a can of gasoline was ignited by a thrown match. Ralph suffered a leg burn as his trousers ignited and is expected to be confined for some time.
Indiana County Court fixed June 23 for a hearing on a petition for dissolution of Parkwood Farmers Telephone Company. Stockholders voted March 7 to pursue dissolution. S. J. Holstein is president and H. E. Burkett secretary. The firm was taken over by Bell Telephone after the Indiana exchange switched to dial service.
A damage suit for 30000 was filed in Indiana County Prothonotary's office. Margaret Repine and John Repine sue George Hoke and Charles Madoni of Madoni Taxi Co. over a Blairsville collision on Brady Street October 19, 1950. Mrs. Repine seeks 25000 for injuries. John Repine seeks 10000 for medical and care costs. Attorney R. H. Buchman of Blairsville represents the plaintiffs.
The State Milk Control Commission called a hearing at Hollidaysburg on June 24 to consider price changes in the Johnstown Altoona milk marketing area. The hearing was requested by the Allied Milk Producers Cooperative Inc.
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