He served as officer in the signal corps of the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 .
Born in Washington , D.C. , Cook received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1952 .
Cook served as officer in the signal corps of the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 .
Born in Washington , D.C. , Cook received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1952 .