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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1952
Page
6
Glacier-trail party members say a C124 Globemaster hauling servicemen to Elmendorf Base struck Mt Gannet at full speed and an explosion left no trace of any survivors or wreckage. The crash occurred during a hazardous expedition on the snow covered peak.
Fifty two people flying north from McChord Air Force Base Washington perished when the C125 crashed into a mountain sixty miles west of the area on November 23. Rescue teams found no bodies, with only a charred rudder and stabilizer identified.
The Constitution took effect on June 21, 1788, the date New Hampshire ratified as the ninth state. Article VII stated that ratification by nine states would establish the Constitution among the ratifying states.
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma A. Knight who died yesterday at her daughter’s home will be held tomorrow at 3 p m from the Presbyterian Church. The Rev G Raymond Womeldorf will officiate with assistance from Dr. George D Jackson and the Rev J S Duckwall. Pallbearers include Bruce Slonaker Harry Ridgeway Paul Slonaker Silas G Cather John Knight and David Malone. She was a lifelong Presbyterian and resident of the community, daughter of the late Adam and Margaret Bentzell of Frederick County. Survivors include her daughter Mrs Elwood Anderson two grandchildren one sister Miss Bessie Bentzell and one sister-in-law Mrs Grace Bentzell of Washington D C.
A Virginia Supreme Court ruling denying immunity to emergency vehicles in red light collisions sparks concern among police chiefs and city officials. The Virginia Association of Police Chiefs calls for lawful action while cities like Portsmouth and Petersburg have ordered red lights stopped, Richmond continues to ignore signals on emergency calls.
Lt. Col. William H. Isbell Jr. was killed leading an infantry assault on Triangle Hill in Korea. He was 45, a Texas native living in Gambrills Md, and is recommended for the Medal of Honor by Seventh Division headquarters.
In DeKalb Illinois a task force of over 1500 students and faculty volunteers will carry 83000 volumes from the old library to the new Swen Franklin Parson Library about 100 feet away. The new library cost two million dollars but funding for the move was not available. The Administrative Council approved the plan with professors lending a hand.
Karl A. Dick Esbeck about 49 died in Portsmouth after a long illness. He coached at the University of Richmond from 1948 to 1951 and led state championship teams at John Marshall Richmond Hampton and Woodrow Wilson Portsmouth. He later worked in insurance and was recognized as a top Virginia high school coach.
Funeral services for James Ed ward Catlett 73 who died at his home in Frederick County are set for tomorrow afternoon. Friends and relatives will meet at Omps Funeral Home at 1 00 p m and proceed to Wesley Chapel Methodist Church near Reynolds Store for 2 00 p m rites. Interment will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The body lies in state at Omps Funeral Home.
Esbeck, a former Virginia Tech and Woodrow Wilson High School star, compiled a successful record during his first season, signaling a promising career ahead.
Four days of oppressive fog in London were blamed today for speeding the deaths of at least 160 elderly persons in the city. The total may exceed 200. Inquests were few as most of the victims had already died.
Victims under medical care endured worsened conditions as a dirt laden mist ash cloud lifted after days, accelerating illness and contributing to fatalities.
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