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Mystery Aircraft Buzzing City Seen By
Another story, Page 13 By ED KENNEDY
INDIANAPOLIS was buzzed last night by a “flying saucer” or other type of strange and unidentified
[Scures—nowarp§ 63d YEAR—NUMBER 123
ar SAUCER OVER THE CIRCLE—This is the way Times Artist J. Hugh O'Donnell portrays the flying saucer” which thousands of Hoosiers saw last night over Indianapolis. Twin Earths, a scientific
strip story tells about flying saucers eve
night's reports were not.
ry day on The Times comic page. The comic strip is fictional
‘Mr. Inside’ Ties Knot
"Photo, Page 15 . By VICTOR ® 1 TS Times City Editor
WELL, ED SBOVOLA, The Times writer of
Inside Indianapolis, is married.
My wife and I attended the simple but .
beautiful wedding yesterday in 88. Peter & Paul Cathedral.
both of us, as longtime friends of Ed, were
doubtful he ever would take, Ed was a very eligible bach
he seemed a confirmed one. And, during the
many times we had discussed
‘he had expressed his feeling along the same
line.’ -
But a Miss Rosemary O’Brien, who managed, the Indianapolis Press Club during Ed's
term as president, unconfirmed belief, . Shi And so yesterday the vows
the Rev. Fr. John Reidy, assistant pastor, be-
fore 50 of the bride and groom's and relatives. Ed's ready smile was
slowly down the center aise clutching a hou-
quet of Amozonica lillies. Her blond hair was covered
lace cap from which showered a fingertip veil. Her wedding gown was of imported lace and white tulle with a lace yoke and high neckline
over white satin.
masked - for the solemn occasion and the future Mrs. Sovola was as trembly as any bride as she walked
As Ed waited for her ° __ Keith Brattoh, © could. many zany escapades as were in direct contrast to the very serious
be 7 w
man of the moment. It must have been much
the chapél of It was a step
reflected upon elor, but at 33
his single life, of Hammond, Los Angeles.
his confirmed
friend, Miss were read by
pleated white
closest friends satin.
his smile.
of this mood that filled him when he wrote his best-loved column—the day he stood in Wash“ington, D. C., in the Lincoln Mémorial and
a great President.
To wish well the newlyweds, there had come "Ed's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Olszewski, brother John and his family, all
‘and another brother, Stanley,
And for Rosemary, ‘whose parents are dead, there came her aunt, Mrs. Ann Rassmuessen, Omaha, Neb. Her bridesmaid was a childhood [Walter Chowning searched the ac-
Jacqueline ‘Loehndorf, Kansas
City, Mo., who was attractively dressed in a
tulle gown over powder blue
She carried yellow rosebuds and lillies, With the single-ring ceremony over, Rosemary lost her nervousness and Ed regained Then the happy pair began intro-
ductions to the few who did not know both.
Beaming, Ed said to one:
with a Juliet
“I'd like to have you meet my wife. is Mrs. Rosemary O’Brien.” Best of luck, ©d and Rosemary. It won't be long before both of you will have the feeling
This
her name always has been Mrs, Sovola.
Today's News In The Times |
Local As
Even novice swimmers can enter Times Junior Olympics 2 Republicans eager for Gen. Ei- |
Don’t expect any cut in county taxes National The S88 United States well on way to new Atlantic record Summerfield selected as Ike's
lke Quits the Army
By United Press
He Said He Would
“I herewith tender my resigna-
| CHICAGO, July 12 — Gen. tion as an officer of the Army. senhower to speak here .. 8 DWiSht D. Eisenhower resigned Please take the necessary stepsiio the boys. Police said he told
(from the Army today because to have this matter processed as “circumstances seem to me to rapidly as (compel this particular course.”
: possible, Assuming that a proper written record of
He acted in line with a previous such an action would be desired
{ticket without any Army ties.
“'|promise so he can campaign for by the War Department, I am g/the presidency on the Republican submitting today a formal letter
lon the subject. In the meantime,
SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1952
aircraft.
of fire” in the sky as telephon Police were flooded with calls. at the time. The flash in the sky, which northwest. > Lo
“I had laughed about these t again,” said American Airline
spotted it “It was then at 15,000 feet times faster than we were,” the
about 900 mph. “It then changed course and
over the city climbing again.
Capt. Case has been an airl
2 Boys Hurt Off Bicycle
Motorist Charged With Hit-Run
night was arrested on a charge of driving a car which struck two boys on a
bicycle at Daly and E. Washington Sts. and then left the scene. Fast police work on two slim
go ome, 0 wn lenin citens of Tdinapo- st] on Fa Acton Rd. He was charged with/lis, Wears ice cream on his Lt, Jim Kasler. He'll down it in _ |leaving the scene of an ac t,|whiskers like his master, In- ag : ; The boys, es Lawson, 11 The 11-year-old black chow dog,
the pavement by a car which {drove away. . | Condition ' Fair
| Charles was rushed to General Korea. |Hospital where he was in fair| Lt. Kasler, who bagged six condition with a possible concus-|MIGs to become the nation’s 15th
sion and head cuts. His brother|jet ace, is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
was not injured. | Patrolmen John Kestler and
{cident scene for some clue as to {the car. They found a broken-off rear-| {vision mirror. A small boy fur-| nished them with the other clue: “It was a blue car like daddy's,” {he said, 3 | The two officers scoured the area south off Washington St. for the car and found a blue car with, a warm engine and brokenoff mirror in an alley near [George and Olive Sts,
Fits Perfectly
Trafic Officers Marion Turner and Robert Plaskett, in Car 55, who also went to the accident scene, arrived shortly afterwards with the mirror. Police said the mirror fitted the car perfectly. Searching the car, the police {found a letter addressed to Mr. {Teepe in the glove compartment. |When they went to his home, po{lice said, Mr. Teepe admitted hit-
{
{them in a statement made at po‘lice headquarters that he became (frightened. after the boys were {knocked to the pavement.
Thousands of people apparently spotted the “ball Indianapolis Times, Weir Cook Airport and the State
Among the witnesses who reported the object were five pilots, two of them preparing to land here
to swoop across the city, traveled from southeast to
as he made his official report after landing in Chicago. “We were about 30 miles southeast of Indianapolis when the co-pilot, First Officer A. E. Fisher, of Chicago
Capt. Case was flying American's Convair Flight 395 at 300 mph, which would make the object speed
altitude. It dropped to about 5000 feet, which was the same as we were flying and then took off northwest
“It was not a meteor. It was not a shooting star. It was a controlled aircraft of some sort,” he said.
When Knocked
A 34-year-old motorist last
flew the
e switchboards at The
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years and recently returned from Korea where he
airlift for a year.
An Eastern Airline pilot, E. J. Arnold, Chicago, also spotted the object and made an official report. His experience supported Capt. Case's report. A spokesman at Weir Cook, who said all such reports are secret, said they had been swamped with calls and at least a half dozen.pilots including a jet pilot had seen the object. . The air defense filter center at South Bend, whith becomes operational Monday said they had had calls,
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PRICE TEN CENTS
Thousands
The ‘Indiana State Police had three cars in dif
ferent locations witness the flash as it passed over
the city. E. J. Arold, 1315 on our front porch yellowish
was traveling about liners we have seen
couldn't hear any so “What was it?"
but were unable to do anything about them. >
took about 40 seconds
hings before, but never s Capt. Richard Case
and going about three
pilot said. to follow
AT Ypsilanti, Mich, the headquarters of the 30th Air Division, the filter center was flooded with reports from several midwestern states. A ranking officer disclosed that intelligence bulletins have been reporting an increasing number of “flying saucers’ over the midwest area. “These reports are coming from pilots of military aircraft,” the officer said.
came toward us losing
ine pilot more than 10
Officers there spent last week in Indianapolis in a nearly fruitless attempt to recruit ground observers to report just such events as occurred last night.
~ Most of the reports, including that of Capt. Case described the object-as being shaped like a football. The body of the object was white with a long yellow tail of flame. Persons spotting the object on the ground saw it from 3 to 10 seconds. At Weir Cook a tower official held it in view with field glasses for five seconds. Capt. Case, whose view was not obstructed was able
it for more than half a minute. * © &
MR. Arold’'s statement exactly.
It didn’t look like straight plane.” Robert H. Webb,
report
< 4
College Ave.—“We were sitting when we saw this elongated,
object flying rapidly from southeast to northwest. It seemed to be at about 5000 feet and
three times as fast as the aire so often. I couldn't see it dis-
tinctly—just like an elongated ball of fire—and I
und.” ie > 4
corroborated . Capt. Case's
Chester Webb, 229 S. Walcott 8t.—"I was standing in front of 1116 Burdsal Pkwy., with my cousin when we saw this white ball of fire heading northwest, It had. a tail about three times as long as the object.
a meteor—it was flying on a
3000 8. Lyndhurst—"“The thing
disappeared behind some trees after we spotted it. I was in the Army and did some flying and a lot of sighting. ‘It didn’t look like a meteor to me.”
Donovan W. Peters, 2144 College Ave.—“It was round in front-and tapered off in back. It was flying
on a straight line a it was flying about t
nd heading west, It seemed like he speed of an airplane. My wife,
Constance, saw it too.”
Howard Griffith,
horizon. We watched
1516 Nelson St.—“It took about
40 seconds to pass from the east horizon to the west
it as it faded in the west. There
was no sound but the thing seemed to be flying on a straight line, It looked something like 4 star.”
Steel Talks Recess
To Study Price Hike
End of Strike
and his brother; William, 9, of 231 S. East St. were riding the who attracts attention ‘on his bicycles at Daly and Washington daily pilgri; to the drug store Bn yer More EAE 8 ge end 18 never
Dog Gobbles Up Ice Cream Cones Like His Master Downs MIGs
MODOC, one of the leading
|
_cone—
longs to Lt. Jim Kasler, recently
tor ld returned hero of the skies over :
dustry appeal for higher prices. CIO President Philip Murray and his top aids waited in a hotel
conference room for an ’ meeting with U. 8. Steel officials, when the session was called off.
Rex E. Kasler, 4626 College Ave.
The Hoosier ace is a man among men, but Modoc is a dog Mr, Murray announced that among dogs. He is a respected “there will. be no further meet-
ings tonight” and that whether talks will be resumed tomorrow “is contingent upon develop: ments.” Hears Price Report
As Mr. Murray waited, U, 8, Steel officials heard a report on
member of the community, honored for his valor in protecting the neighborhood and humored in his appetite for ice cream.
» o . A DAILY treat has been customary for Modoc since 10 years
ago when he used to accompany young Jim on his part time job as a soda jerker in Haag's Drug Store at 46th St. and College Ave, Wher Jim is away fighting for his country, his dog tactfully reminds others that Jim's best friend is still around. Margaret Campbell, 2333 N. Dearborn St., who took over Jim's duties at the fountain describes him thus: “Modoc comes in like any kindly old man. He comes right to the counter and barks once for attention, looks at the ice cream
He likes vanilla.” A one-dip dog, Modoc is served jat the door and gulps down the icone. i “He's never greedy,” Miss Camp{bell explains, “but sometimes he'll {come In twice in one day. Then I
remind him he’s had one cone al-|the 15-year-old Jim Kasler pro-| vided an amusing contrast to the the drug store, is happy to pre-iman refused to comment.
ready, and he leaves without an
dates back to the days when Modoc was little more than a puppy. At the intersection of 46th St. and College Ave., he shepherded school children across the street. Three times he trapped prowlers in the neighborhood, barking to summon police while his bristiling fur and bared fangs held marauders at bay until human help arrived. For friends passing the Kasler home, Modoc always has a tail wag and almost a smile. Bullies and suspicious characters learned
handsome dog's domain. The pet's Unusual name is the {result of a news event about the time he joined the Kasler house{hold. An elephant named Modoc ran amok in Peru, Ind. The jet {ball of fluff tumbling about with
|dignity, strength and long mem{ory have since proved the name
well chosen. s 8 =»
AS BEFITS a dog of stature in the community, Modoc used to {make personal calls on a set route of neighbors to check up on local security -—and he wasn’t {above taking a small handout of {bones or dog biscuits. “Of course we gave him a can {of dog meat every day.” Mr. Kas{ler explains, “but he panhandled
box and we know what to do. long ago to detour around the|the neighbors for years. Even if
lhe wasn’t hungry, he didn't want [to disappoint anybody.”
In his canine old age, Modoc {now foregoes these calls and con-| |fines himself to the‘blander diet {of the drug store freezer,
a White House conference between top executives of the company and acting Defense Mobilizer John R. Steelman. The government was reported considering granting the steel industry price increases average $5 a ton—$§2 over the permitted ceiling. The temporary break in the talks did not dim the high hopes for settlement which have prevailed since the talks were opened at the industry's request here Thursday. Mr. Murray refused comment on the Washington developments. He sald he had “heard nothing” concerning them. !
Refuse Comment
A U. 8B. Steel delegation met for four and a half hours with Mr, Steelman and Economic Stabilizer
|Roger L. Putnam. Following the Frank Frossmeyer, manager of sonference, a White House spokes-
Gen. Eisenhower said in a tele-lyou can well imagine that this Ia ker Blast argument.” rampaging elephant, so he was serve the tradition of the neigh-| yr. yrrav had held a two hour gram to Army Secretary Frank brings me a deep sense of regret | Of course, if one of his many(laughingly dubbed Modoc. His borhood pet: We 15 minute meeting with Beth
campaign manager ....... 8! Editorial Pace Jr.: - but circumstances seem to me to {friends is in the store, Modoc turns {| “He's a well behaved pooch and |ehem Steel officials this afterPage , compel this particular course.” . . on his wet-nosed charm and the |he loves that ice cream. We'rengon and had announced he would Jenner explains Hoosiers stuck Gen. Eisenhower also sent Mr. friend usually will spring for an- Many Outstandin thappy to have him as a cus-|“probably’” meet with U. 8. Steel to principle ......... wisine 18 Boy Badly Hurt Pace a letter. His . campaign other round. 4 tomer.” {this evening. Here's story bend Indiana's | headquarters Ridigio public the Pr Dulich. Pests HIS HIGH PLACE in the neigh- Home Values Ine Modoc would be the first to ad-| Mr. Murray stayed at the eon- .* g on for Eisen- [In Fa | From Pool wire but not the letter. OLEUR 1 July 12. |borhood affection and esteem mit he is growing old and his ference hotel for his dinner and DOWer. ..aiaiaasss verenees 180 0 | Gen. Eisenhower's voluntary , Ca oy y 12— the Real Estate pages of shining jet black coat shows more was reported ready for an allForeign Diving Board jaction brought to a close a longiTwo Union Oil Co. tankers The Indianapolis Times than a touch of hoar frost. Inight session with U. 8. Steel, if Army career which saw him rise Today and every day there Some of those gray hairs doubt-
Allied planes blast Communist DUJAUP sassecsnernsnnnsses 3 Japanese fear unions could be-
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy who struck his head on the edge of the Rhodius Park Pool when he fell
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in critical condition in General Hospital last night. William Bryant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bryant, 2115 Lambert 8t., suffered a fractured skull in the accident. Charles Hadden of 1801 N. Pennsylvania St., lifeguard at the pool, said the Bryant boy was in a group of youngsters atop the 10-foot high diving platform. The boy had started out on the springboard when someone apparently called to him. : ;
» » . THE BOY stopped, turned and seemed to lose his balance. He groped for the wooden guard rail on three sides of the platform, but he was too far out. -
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| The lifeguard said the boy then /toppled, grabbing futilely for the beams supporting the platform. ‘His head struck the concrete edge of the pool and he then fell into the water. :
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through the officer ranks to a five-star General of the Army— thg nation’s: highest military rank. . Gen. Eisenhower voluntarily went on the retired list when he relinquished command of the Western European defense forces to wage his successful campaign for the GOP nomination.He also gave up his salary of about $19,000 a year. However, he kept his three aids. will have to give them up. Gen. Eisenhower has been a soldier all of his adult life except for two years as president of Columbia Umiversity. '
Views on the News
Dan Kidney PERMANENT chairman Mar-
{tin . denied he recesded ‘the con{vention to frisk the. die-hard
[Taft delegation before Ike made
‘his acceptance speech,
THE GENERAL now faces Kelly, said someone noticed a be
Now he!
exploded here today, killing
the captain of one of the
vessels, and sending flames raging through the company docks.
of the tanker Victor H. Kelly. He was believed to have suffered & heart attack as he rushed through his vessel warning his men to abandon ship, Death of one other was report ed by the company infirmary here. * J The Martinez sheriff's office
taken from both ships an to Merritt Hospital in Oakland. Every available ambulance and fire fighting equipment from the immediate area and some as far away as San Francisco and Oakland was sent to the scene. The explosion occurred in the
East Bay in the Carquinez Straits. The rolling hills, turned
studded with oil storage tanks. Martin Cunningham of Oak(land, Cal.,, a seaman aboard the
small flame near the risers (a part of the oil pumping equip-
ment). and et was spread
ne, he said, & call was sent
Dead was Capt. Eugene Fulton]
reported that 15 injured had been) sent!
|ofl refinery studded section of the
brown from the summer sun, are
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Ave, store, but the camera ex cited Jim Here Cuntein! ww. visor Margaret Cam gives him a handout, Ge
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DOWN, BOY—Modoc knows | tter than to touch the counter | | at Haag's 46th St. and College
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less came prematurely when Jim fought as a bomber gunner in the “South Pacific during World War II, » ” ” AND, although Jim was a good student, there was concern over his getting through Shortridge High School and Butler University. Modoc would often drop
years-old, Modoc had little Suzanne to keep an eye on. And this last year he sweated out every one of Jim's 100 missions in Korea ‘to get another MIG for Martha.” Each MIG meant an extra ice cream cone for the faithful friend. As Jim holds the well-eagned admiration and respect of a nation, Modbc enjoys the affection |and honor (and ice cream cones) due a highly regarded dog well [past the noon of his day. Taft Works It Off CHICAGO, July 12 (UP)—And what about Sen. Robert A. Taft (R. 0.)—the candidate who didn’t
necessary. | A settlement was believed at (hand, A formula for resolving both the wage and union shop demands of the union was on the conference table, according to reports.
Hoosier Slain
into his classes to be sure every- In Tavern Brawl thing was going well,
After Jim married Martha ‘Lee 1and they had a daughter, now 2-
RICHMOND, Ind, July 12 (UP) —Thomas McDowell, 52, Richmond, was. shot to death with a 22-caliber pistol tonight in a favern brawl here. Police sdid nobody seemed to know who shot McDowell or what the hrief argument preceding the shooting was all about. Five men who left the tavern immediately after the shooting were questioned. -
Four were released but police said Ralph Norris, Richmond, was held on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, a 32-caliber pistol. Police sald Norris was
County Coroner Dr. H. D. Hill reported McDowell was shot with. a 22-caliber weapon. TE
make it?
“The Senator,” an ald|G
sald, “is golfing today” large
dropped as a suspect when Wayne