McBride Named to Fill City Council Vacancy
Edwin M. McBride, a retired Mahoningtown postmaster, was elected to replace the resigned Paul J. Cuba. The 3-1 vote at the council meeting requires a formal resolution and Sept 1 start. Cuba abstained. nomination by E Gene Schweinsberg and seconded by Herman F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. McBride
Boyles Ave
Mahoningtown
Paul J. Cuba
Robert M. White
McBride
Cuba
E. Gene Schweinsberg
Herman F
Britain and France ready to act on Suez crisis
London sources say Prime Minister Eden told Secretary Dulles Britain and France will take control of the Suez Canal by force if needed. Nehru may influence the dispute as India’s leader is allied with Nasser and kept informed, though unlikely to worsen tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec. Dulles
London
Anthony Eden
John Foster Dulles
France
Britain
Suez Canal
Charles M. McCann
United Press
Jawaharlal Nehru
India
Nehru
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
British Commonwealth of Nations
Nasser
New Delhi
Suez
August Weather Prospects Hint at Dry Spell for Farmers
The piece notes hopes for a dry August to prevent crop losses, cites overdue ground drying and local corn sales, and mentions aging traffic lines. It warns contractors expect a late fall due to bad weather and urges pre school medical checks and bridge renovations on Mahoning Ave viaduct.
Ardmore Plant Fire Destroys Autocar Site
A wrecking crew accidently started a blaze at the old Autocar Co. plant in Ardmore Pennsylvania. Fire from an acetylene torch ignited an oil line, gutting the western end of the five story building and leveling three adjoining structures. Thirty fire companies battled the three hour blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore. Pa
Autocar Co
Ardmore
Seat
James Mullen
Eisenhower backs Nixon as 1956 running mate option
President Eisenhower said Nixon is acceptable as a 1956 running mate while noting Harold Stassen may back someone else. He declined to commit to Nixon and spoke at a White House news conference with 311 reporters. He also asserted his health has improved since his June illness and projected serving another four years if reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriman Smith
United Press
White House
Washington
Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Harold E. Stassen
Nixon
Fleitis
Nevada Delegate Urges Switch to Harriman at Democratic Convention
Julian Sourwine of Nevada withdraws support for Adlai Stevenson and urges fellow delegates to back Averell Harriman. In a letter he attacks Stevenson on communism and UN admission of Red China, while Sourwine rivals seek the U.S. Senate nomination. Temperature notes from Chicago follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno, Nev
Julian G. S@urwine
Nevada
Adlai Stevenson
Averell Harriman
Sourwine
U.S
Stevenson
Illinois
China
Chicago
Daily Weather Summary Forecast and Stats
Partly cloudy and warm today with light showers possible. High near 80. North fair south partly cloudy tonight with low 57 to 64. Thursday mostly sunny with little temperature change. U S weather stats cover 24 hours to 7 am with max 77 min 64 and heavy dew. River stage 7.0 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Czechoslovakia Rushes Aid to Egypt with Aircraft Delivery
Reports from Berlin say Czechoslovakia is sending nearly 100 MiG-15 fighters and light bombers to Egypt after an urgent appeal by President Nasser. A Polish port shipment of tanks and anti aircraft weapons is said to have departed Szczecin for Alexandria. In London, Labour MP George Wigg accused Britain of lacking comparable sweptwing fighters in the Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Czechoslovakia
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
East Berlin
Szczecin
Alexandria
London
House of Commons
George Wigg
Britain
Middle East
Wigg
Dems To Name Noel Successor In County Meeting
The Democratic county committee will meet next week to nominate a successor to George Noel who left the district. Theodore Gannett said the meeting may be on Aug 15 with Ralph Sainato of Hillsville and James Benny of Mahoning Two as possible nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat County Committee
George Noel
General Assembly
Theodore Gannett
Democratic Party
Noel
Ralph Sainato
Hillsville
Fire Threatens Printing Shop
An employee at Brindle Printing Co. 16 E North St discovered a blaze in a waste paper container at 3:45 p.m. The container sat in the rear. a lit cigarette or match is suspected. Milton H. Rogovin kicked the box into Cochran Way, averting damage to the shop though a plywood backing was scorched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brindle Printing Co
E. North St
Milton H. Rogovin
Cochran Way
Big Three Seek Egyptian View on Suez Internationalization
Washington reports say Western powers have floated the idea of placing the Suez Canal under international control through a big three diplomatic approach. Cairo officials show a milder stance and President Nasser seems to rely on the U S cautious method, hoping continued restraint from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UNS
Big Three
Cairo
Suez Canal
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United States
Nasser
U.S
Details Of New Steel Pact Are Being Worked Out
In Pittsburgh the United Steelworkers and 39 steel producers negotiate a three year no strike pact to bring 650 000 workers back from a July 1 walkout. Talks continue in New York City with potential production resumption delayed as relations fray with Bethlehem Steel and U S Steel remains in early stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Ins
United Steelworkers
New York City
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Communists Said to Hold Swath of Burmese Territory
The Nation reports Chinese Communist forces occupy about 1000 square miles in northern Burma in a slow invasion started about a year ago. Clashes with Burmese troops have caused casualties as two armies face each other within 200 yards at many points. The Burmese government says it is negotiating with Peiping while downplaying an actual invasion and notes no public alarm in Rangoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangoon
Burma
Nation
Peiping
McKeon Cross Examination In Ribbon Creek Trial
McKeon faces cross examination as defense witnesses prepare to testify at the Ribbon Creek court martial on Parris Island. General Randolph Pate may testify for the defense while Emile Berman argues drill training created the six drownings. Fate could be decided by Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Quigg
United Press
Parris Island
S.C
Marine Corps
Matthew C. McKeon
Ribbon Creek
Randolph McCall Pate
Pate
McKeon
Emile Zola Berman
Berman
Surplus Property Visits Planned for Harrisburg Schools
Lawrence County school districts have set August 31 as the date to visit the surplus property warehouse in Harrisburg to pick surplus items for school use. A new service charge based on the federal acquisition value is now in effect, totaling about five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Harrisburg
Stevenson Seems Likely Democratic Nominee for 1956
Adlai Stevenson appears virtually certain to be the 1956 Democratic presidential nominee after Sen. Estes Kefauver pledged to support him with his delegates. Kefauver’s withdrawal came with assurances there was no deal and Stevenson hailed Kefauver as a thoughtful liberal Democrat amid the unexpected delegate shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ins
Adlai Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Stevenson
Chicago
Missing Boy's Body Found in New Jersey Wooded Area
The eight year old boy missing from his home since Monday was found in a wooded area near a country road in Hib ernia New Jersey. East Orange police held the boy's stepfather for questioning as Curtis Hammond 38 surrendered at police headquarters stating he wanted to get this thing straightened out. The victim was identified as John Bowers by his mother Mrs Loni Hammond of Newark. Police described seven severe injuries including multiple bullet wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernia
East Orange
N.J
Loni Hammond
Newark
John Bowers
Welcome Mesta Dinner At Cathedral Sees 700 Tickets Sold
More than 700 tickets have been sold for the Welcome Mesta dinner at the Cathedral tomorrow night. Murray S. Stephens, GNCA executive vice president, reported today. The American Legion Band of Post 343, under Kenneth R. Meine, will give a 6 to 6 30 p.m. concert before the dinner, which will honor Mesta Machine Co executive vice president. Twenty two executives will attend, including Lorenz Iversen, F. A. Mesta, J. Iversen, W. W. Powell, J. Hutchison, and R. Horning, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Iversen
F. A. Mesta
J. Iversen
W. W. Powell
J. Hutchison
R. Horning
28000 Aluminum Workers Strike Halts Key Plants
More than 28000 aluminum workers walk out at midnight, shutting 21 plants run by Aluminum Company of America and Reynolds Metals Co. The nationwide strike halts half the country’s aluminum production, with picket lines established by the workers and the first major aluminum strike in seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America
Reynolds Metals Co
Portersville Crash Kills Teen Passenger and Injures Driver
Two youths in a car driven by a Portersville area teen crashed into a 15 foot embankment at Leg 37052 and Pa 488. Raymond Kahrer 14 died of a severe head injury at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Driver Robert Wansitler 15 was listed in fair condition at Ellwood City General Hospital. The car owned by Sam Ferraro was reportedly taken from Sutton Street after noon yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leg
Portersville
Raymond Kahrer
William Kahrer
S. Jefferson Sr
Jameson Memorial Hospital
John A. Meehan Jr
Robert Wansitler
Walter Wansitler
Smithfield St
Ellwood City General Hospital
Wansitler
Sam Ferraro
Lutton St
Sutton St
Beaver County
Earl Donley
Typhoon Wanda Strikes Formosa Floods Mountains of Water
Typhoon Wanda hit Formosa with 90 mph winds and torrential rains. The Tamsui River overflowed flooding roads and farms while thousands sought refuge in schools as the Nationalist government distributed emergency rations. Damage to civilian property was estimated at $3 million and many American facilities were closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
Formosa
Wanda
Arthur Radford
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Korea
U.S
Obituary Page 19 Spotlighted Ellwood Figure
The notice highlights Ellwood in a 1920s obituary column with brief biographical notes. It confirms page placement and references related sections such as radio, TV listings and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Word
Ellwood
Ee Radio
Secanss
Reunion Message From a Sunny California Neighbor
A warm note from Arthur Mometer encourages neighbors in California to enjoy their August 12th reunion while recalling distant Washington and Mill streets. He wishes good health and prosperity, noting the local weather is sunny and the speaker mentions nearby places like Anaheim and Cucamonga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Washington
Mill Streets
Pennsylvania
Anaheim
Cuckamonga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ava
Stei Ll
Boy
Dulles
Pa Newe
Jefferson St
Mahoning Ave
Unite Press
Wrecker
Harriman
Daily Weather Report
Dems
Joseph H. Singer
I.N.S
Diplomatic Correspondent
Reds
S. Jefferson St
Washington, D. C
Tenn
Adlai E. Stevenson
Robert E. Thompson
Mesta
Joe Fost
Ellwood City
Arthur Mometer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!