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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1949

Page

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Western Powers Seek Common Policy On UN Issues

Western powers France Britain and the United States narrow gaps to present a united stand on Italian colonies and Franco Spain. Dean Acheson briefs Warren Austin ahead of the United Nations general assembly as Washington aims for constructive Indonesia debate while resisting excess condemnation of the Dutch.

Lake Success N. Y United Nations Washington France Britain United States Dean Acheson U. S U. N. General Assembly Warren R. Austin U. N

Family born on same date across years noted

A local family in Volant includes sisters Mrs. Fred Magee and Mrs. Jeff Graham and brother James E. McConahy all born on November 13 in different years. The town eyed frost, Easter is two weeks away, and police aim to curb double parking as Saturday traffic swells.

Fred Magee R. D Volant Jeff Graham County Line Street James E. MecConahy R. D. Hanna Grover C. Syling Ray Richards

Daily Weather Report Summary for 24 Hours

United States weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending 9 a.m. with a maximum 47 and minimum 24 degrees, and precipitation of .01 inches. River stage recorded at 8.5 feet. A year ago the same date reported a maximum 63, minimum 34, and rainfall of .06 inches.

United States

YMCA Drive For Members Exceeds Goal

Incomplete reports show the 1949 YMCA membership campaign surpassing its 1100 target with 1263 members to date. General Chairman Alec Samuels welcomes new members and thanks team captains and workers for driving the campaign past the goal. Sid Lockley's Blue division led the tally.

YMCA Alec Samuels Sid Lockley

Senate Hints At Repeal Of Oleomargarine Taxes

Senate Majority Leader predicts quick Senate action to repeal all federal taxes on oleomargarine after the House approved the measure 287 to 98. The move seeks to lift federal restrictions on sale of the butter substitute, with the president and Democrats pledged to repeal.

Washington INS Lucas Senate House Senate Finance Committee

Legion Head To Be Here Monday

Over a thousand American Legion and Auxiliary members gather for the National Commander's banquet in the Cathedral Monday evening hosted by the posts of the 26th district. National Commander Perry Brown of Texas leads a national swing with De partment Commander Larry Trainor, Mrs D A Krumrine, and other officers attending. Delegations from eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania join for the banquet address and dancing.

American Legion and Auxiliary Perry Brown Texas Brown Legion Larry Trainor Duquesne D. A. Krumrine State College Ohio Pennsylvania

Cyclotron Coils Complete 3500 Mile Trip to Saxonburg

The two 90-ton Carnegie Tech cyclotrons completed a 3500 mile journey from Brooklyn to Saxonburg. The final land leg of 34 miles from Kittanning to Saxonburg was finished yesterday. Coils traveled via Gulf of Mexico Mississippi River Ohio River and Allegheny River to reach the research center.

Saxonburg INS Carnegie Tech Brooklyn Kittanning Gulf of Mexico Mississippi Ohio Allegheny

Two Eclipses To Be Seen This Year

The Pittsburgh district will observe both a full Easter moon and a total eclipse this year. Arthur E. Draper of the Buhl Planetarium says the April 12 full moon will be eclipsed that night, with another eclipse planned for October, a rare double display in one year.

Pittsburgh INS Arthur E. Draper Buhl Planatarium Draper

Senate Moves Toward Vote On Marshall Fund

The Senate pressed toward a final vote on the five and a half billion dollar Marshall Plan aid after defeating attempts to cut the request. Democratic leaders held a Saturday session as no weekend recess was agreed, adjourning at 11 p.m. after two partisan votes blocked reductions.

Washington Senate Sen Taft Ohio Russell D. Ga

Twenty-Seven Graduates Honored by Terrace School Craftsmen

Twenty-seven men completed carpentry cabinet making or upholstery at the Terrace School for Craftsmen. A graduation dinner followed in Croton avenue. Local graduates include James G. Boalick R D 8 and 16 others from Newcastle area. Lynn H. Luxenberg praises their competence ready to join veteran craftsmen.

Terrace School For Craftsmen Croton Avenue New Castle James G. Boalick R. D Robert J. Calvert South Jeferson Harry F. Cameron Mike D. Culhran Charles Charles Dean Chestnut Anthony L. Fiore Samuel M. Hollins West North Gerald Kornrumph County Line Joseph S. Mundziak Court Ralph S. McConnell Knox Chester Nastal Mario O. Novalesi Wampum Albert T. Padula Pearl Michael Peluso Mike J. Proch Chester Rybka Miller Albert D. Verzilli Chestnut Street Lynn H. Luxenberg Terrace School

Violence in New York taxi strike escalates with arrests

In New York on April 2, about 9,900 taxi drivers were on strike. Police reported 23 arrests, including three Pittman brothers and Ernest Williams, for malicious mischief and assault. One striker, Bobby Lane, 32, received 30 days in jail for threatening a driver with a knife as taxi service remained sharply curtailed.

New York INS New York City Bobby Lane Charles Rice Charles Thomas Frank Pittman Ernest Williams

Four Confess Slaying Missionary in Seoul

Four Communists admitted killing Mrs. Ethel Underwood 60 American Presbyterian missionary in Seoul during a tea party on March 17. Police say two others are accessories and six more detained as suspects. Interior Ministry accuses Kim Suk Joon of masterminding the plot tied to the Communist League. Mrs. Underwood had served in Korea since 1917 with her husband linked to Chosen Christian University.

Seoul INS Ethel Underwood Interior Ministry Communist Student League Yoon Sook Mo Underwood Kim Hyo Suk Kim Suk Joon Communist League

Musical star June Knight weds Carl Squier in Las Vegas

Musical comedy star June Knight and Carl Squier honeymoon in Las Vegas after a wedding at the Hotel Last Frontier's Little Church of the West. The couple plans a trip to El Paso Dallas and New York City with Knight using her former name Margaret Rose Vallikett. Squier is a widower and Knight was previously married to Paul Ames.

Knight Las Vegas INS June Knight Carl Squier Lockheed Last Frontier Little

Local Address Line Reads as Public Notice

Everett Lee Cannon of West Northview avenue and Annie Konstantowicz of 521 Waldo street are listed in a readable public notice format with names and addresses. No further details or actions are provided in the fragment.

Everett Lee Cannon West Northview Avenue R. D Annie Konstantowicz Waldo Street

Ask Three Nations To Explain Peace Treaty Violations

The United States and Great Britain protest to Bulgaria Romania and Hungary over violations of peace treaties denying religious and human freedoms. A joint protest demands prompt remedial measures and urges Sofia Budapest and Bucharest to answer, with the aim of presenting the case to the United Nations.

Washington INS United States Great Brition Bulgaria Romania Hungary State Department Sofia Budapest Bucharest United

Say No Acute Unemployment Problem Near Belleair

Industrial leaders from 28 states and the District of Columbia concluded a Bel leair conference sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers. They said there is no acute unemployment problem in sight and that declines in prices are welcome. They warned that unemployment rises this year would be small compared with the broader employment picture and expect lower prices and corporate profits ahead.

Belleair Fla INS District of Columbia Industrial Relations Institute National Association of Manufacturers

Army Day Plans Rush to Completion in New Castle

Richard Rentz announces Army Day ceremony set for Wednesday April 6 at noon on the Diamond. A two hour program is planned featuring the 51st Army band, a short address by Louis B Round of Pennsylvania Power, and a mock problem by the 229th Field Artillery Battalion units of the 28th Infantry Division. Complete plans will be released when finalized.

Richard Rentz New Castle Rentz 51St Army Band Louis B. Round Pennsylvania Power Company Greater New Castle Association 229Th Field Artillery Battalion 28Th Infantry Division Artillery Pennsylvania National Guard

Fire gutts Oxford fire station in bucket brigade effort

A fire in Oxford Mississippi on April 2 caused about four thousand dollars in damage to the town's fire house. Volunteer firemen fought the blaze using the bucket brigade, burning up the hoses while the engine was saved.

Oxford Miss

Will Celebrate 103rd Birthday on Sunday

Angelo Rossi of New Castle will observe his 103rd birthday on Sunday. Born in 1846 near Mt Cassino Italy he left home at seven and worked as a water boy in Rome later marrying at 22. He traveled to Paris at 29 and worked in a sugar refinery before returning home.

Angelo Rossi New Castle Mr. Rossi Mt. Cassino Italy Rome Paris

Twelve Foreign Ministers Plan For Pact Signing

Twelve Foreign Ministers from North Atlantic powers gather in Washington to sign the Atlantic pact. Denmark’s Gustav Rasmussen completes the twelve as Russia issues a protest to the participating nations, which is likely to be dismissed. Officials consider a formal Soviet reply unnecessary but may address charges via Voice of America.

Washington North Atlantic Denmark Gustav Rasmussen Politburo Voice of America

Fire claims two children as Chicago tenement burns

A blaze on the fourth floor of a Chicago tenement across from a fire station killed William Harris Jr. 10 and Henderson Harris 6. Their father and Eleanor 11 and Mrs Alban Richards 51 were burned and hospitalized. Henry Reed 54 and Catherine 52 escaped to safety and later received treatment for smoke inhalation.

Chicago William Harris, Jr Henderson Harris Eleanor Harris Alban Richards County Hospital Henry Reed Catherine

Football Training Starts As Gridiron Grows

The passage notes football fans and players preparing for the fall season. It mentions weeks or months since a recent game, players already running to pass and tackle, and coaches pushing rugged training for husky, tall men as legs recover from the off season. Weather referenced as cool with a 43 degree day.

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