Opening Crowd at Farm Show Draws Thousands
Nearly 7,000 attended the opening day of the second annual Lawrence County Farm Show at the J. R. Rick farm, nearly tripling last year’s two day total. About 2,000 gathered for the horse show by the Lawrence County Saddle Club with 100 entries in 12 class events. four year old Patty Kelly stole the spotlight on a small pony.
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New Castle News
Washington Township
4-H Home Economics
4-H Clothing Club
Lawrence County
Ruth Thompson
Janet Simpson
J. R. Rick Farm
Lawrence County Farm Show
Lawrence County Saddle Club
Patty Kelly
Hugh Forbes
Clyde Ritter
Saddle Club
Dick Roberts
John Cochran, Sr
Ken Beatty
Lloyd Kildoo
Bill McFarland
Spring Woes and City Happenings Take Shape
Hay fever sufferers complain as weeds bloom and mild feverish nights persist. Police warn against speeding after a county tragedy, while birds circle as fall nears. Unlicensed dogs roam freely and residents prep fences. Sidewalk repairs and storefront remodeling proceed along North and Mill Streets downtown.
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Mill St
Pa Newe
Daily Weather Report Forecast and statistics
Sunny with little change in temperature today. Highs in the 70s and a low around 55 to 62. Thursday mostly fair with a chance of thundershowers in the extreme north portion. highs 76 to 82. 24 hour US weather: max 75, min 47, no precipitation, river stage 5.6 ft. Same date last year: max 88, min 69.
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United States
No Special Session Sought for Flood Aid Plan
President Eisenhower mobilizes federal agencies for flood relief in the northeast. Officials say no special congressional session is needed to authorize funds, with an estimated 80 to 100 million dollars required. Lt. Gen. Sturgis Jr. puts Corps of Engineers costs at about 75 million, noting funds available now and ongoing rapid deployment.
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INS
Eisenhower
U.S
Congress
D. Sturgis Jr
Army Corps of Engineers
Civil Defense Administration
Sturgis
State Damage 158 Millions Leader Reports
Gov. George Leader told President Eisenhower that Pennsylvania flood damage totals about 158 million dollars. FCC Region 2 chief John L. Sullivan plans talks with state and local officials as he visits Philadelphia Scranton Wilkes-Barre Stroudsburg Easton Allentown Bethlehem and other hard hit communities.
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George Leader
Pennsylvania
Eisenhower
Federal
Civil Defense Administration
John L. Sullivan
FCC
Region 2
Sullivan
Philadelphia
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg
Easton
Allentown - Bethlehem
Six Youngsters Die in Cleveland Fire Tragedy
In Cleveland a four family frame house fire claimed the lives of six children under ten. Fire crews responded with a second alarm for more equipment as investigators seek the blaze’s cause. The victims were taken directly to the county morgue.
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Deaths from Erie and area include several residents
Obituaries list Mrs. Michael Russell aged 63 of Erie Pennsylvania, John Fratturo aged 71 of 7 O'Brien Ave, Richard Charles Gallagher aged 16 of 409 North Cedar Street, and Mrs. William H. Turner aged 35 of 3092 Knox Street, all noted in the August 24, 1955 notices.
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Cedar St
William H. Turner
Knox St
Eisenhower Urges End to Subversion for Lasting Peace
President Eisenhower told the American Bar Association in Philadelphia that the United States will not accept past Soviet wrongs such as satellite oppression as part of a peace formula. He urged Moscow to halt world wide subversion and cited German reunification as essential, warning against false Soviet accords and emphasizing Geneva’s spirit.
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Germany
Japanese Diet Members En Route To Moscow Today
Thirty-eight Japanese Diet members departed Tokyo by plane for a month long visit in the Soviet Union. The delegation planned a brief stopover in Peiping before continuing to Moscow.
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Tokyo
Soviet Union
Peiping
Blue Laws Challenge Sunday Car Washing Conviction
The Fair Lawn Service Center appeals its conviction for washing automobiles on Sunday under Fair Lawn blue laws. The auto laundry argues the case involves enforcement of restricted Sunday activities by local ordinance.
French Add To North Africa Drive order to shoot first
French troops pressed a mop up operation in North Africa under orders to shoot first and ask questions later as they pursue Moroccan and Algerian terrorists. More than 100000 French troops remain deployed across Algeria Morocco and Tunisia with reservists being called up to bolster forces amid the crisis. Premier Edgar Faure announced talk with Moroccan representatives and cabinet approval for a limited reserve recall to restore order.
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Aix-Les-Bains
Faure
North Africa
Coleman Wins For Governor In Mississippi
Coleman won the Democratic runoff for Mississippi governor defeating Paul B. Johnson Jr. as party officials discouraged Black votes. Returns from most precincts showed Coleman with about 205 thousand to Johnson's 154 thousand. Coleman’s victory forecasts the general election, with NAACP promising action. Gov. White called the result a clear sign of Mississippi voters favoring clean politics.
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New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Justice Department
Hugh White
Local Children Safe In Camp Near Milford
After two days of waiting New Castle parents learned their children at Camp Forest near Milford in the Poconos are safe and expected home Thursday. The camp experienced a power failure but used a portable generator, and flooding was avoided though outside communications were down.
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Milford
Pike Extension Fate Doubtful
The future of a northwestern extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike from Pittsburgh to Erie hinges on further studies after a disappointing traffic survey. G Franklin McSorley chairs the Turnpike Commission and says a Labor Day count is needed before any announcement. Traffic north of Pittsburgh shows strength but the stretch to Erie underperforms, jeopardizing bond financing prospects.
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Future A C Needs Money For World Tourney Trip
New Castle reports Pennsylvania softball champions Future A C must raise about 3500 to take twenty players to New Bedford Illinois for the world championship tourney starting August 28. Local fans support public subscription as the team departs Saturday night.
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States Rally For Flood Aid And Evacuations
Floods across six states trigger an 80 million dollar federal aid plan. Governor George M Leader says he will seek legislative support to appropriate funds and levy taxes for recovery. Ten thousand children from camps in the Pocono Mountains are evacuated to cities for homeward routes amid disrupted lines and transport. Similar efforts underway in Connecticut and Massachusetts as rest home evacuations occur in South Natick.
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Connecticut
Massachusetts
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Mass
National
Airman goes on Broadstairs shooting spree in Britain
An American airman attached to the 406th Air Group in Manston fatally shot two people and wounded seven before U S air police killed him at Broadstairs beach after a dawn rampage across the base area. Victims include a U S Air Force master sergeant and a RAF airman.
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Communist China Signs New Egypt Steel Import Pact
Radio Peiping said Egypt and Communist China signed contracts for Egyptian steel imports and Chinese cotton imports. The first contract, formalized Monday, covers China buying 15 000 tons of Egyptian cotton.
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Peiping
College Student Bridegroom-to-Be Killed On Pike
A 21 year old prospective bridegroom James Frederick Anders of Franklin was killed when his car crashed into a tree near the Blue Mountain Tunnel. His fiancé Janice Bahler 22 of Grove City was hospitalized for cuts and bruises. The couple planned to wed next week. Anders was a Grove City College student.
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Carlisle
INS
James Frederick Anders
Franklin
Blue Mountain Tunnel
Janice Bahler
Grove City
Carlisle Hospital
Anders
Grove City College
Barr Lashes GOP Tax Plan As Loaded Dice In Harrisburg
Sen. Barr accused the Republican tax proposal of mirroring undefined reductions and rubber ink politics while Gov. Leader rejected the plan that would cut 131 million dollars, raise estimates, and impose a 2 percent sales tax. He urged realism and warned of financial confusion amid tax stalemate. Sen. Pechan said a million dollars could be trimmed from the Department of Military Affairs budget with little effort, noting a 211 thousand dollar surplus in the last biennium.
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Barr
Commonwealth
Senate
Albert R. Pechan
Armstrong
Department of Military Affairs
Pechan
Senate Military Affairs and Aeronautics Committee
Department
Bronze Workers Seek New Pact With GAW Johnson
United Auto Workers CIO Local 69 opens contract talks with Johnson Bronze Thursday seeking a settlement similar to deals with major auto producers. The pattern includes guaranteed annual wage pension and hospitalization improvements plus other economic gains. A special agreement for skilled trades is also sought. Old contract expires September 27. Negotiators include Pete Costello Helmut Kray Joe Goclano Dom Cherozzi Benny Richerson and William Smith.
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United Auto Workers-Cio Local 69
Johnson Bronze Company
Pete Costello
UAW International
Helmuth Kray
Te Local
Joe Goclano
Dom Cherozzi
Benny Richerson
William Smith
Inside Today's Classified News Page Summary
Classified page overview with radio TV comics cross word society and theater items. Includes obituary section and stock listings. Obituaries and society notices reflect local events.
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Farmer Show Pleases City Visitor At County Fair
A city visitor extols county fair attractions including Herefords Angus Berkshires and Chester White hogs. He praises 4-H booths and evening shows, noting farmers keep the food supply steady as cool weather and a 76 degree day draw crowds.
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