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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
1
The rail shipping embargo slashes the coal short economy and may push unemployment to two and a half million in ten days. Steel mills fabricators and smaller firms close or plan to shut by Saturday if the embargo and coal strike persist. Railroads face about 100000 idle workers, with Detroit's auto sector ready to furlough a million.
The United Mine Workers posted 3.5 million dollars in bonds and John L. Lewis pledged 10 thousand to stay execution of contempt fines while an appeal proceeds. The action followed Judge Goldsborough’s order delaying judgment pending the union’s appeal. Harry Hull stated details after the deposit, noting secrecy until securities and cash were deposited.
President Truman spent the cabinet session on the soft coal crisis with all members. Government moved to shield the economy as miners’ walkout continued and two emergency orders curtailed freight and parcel post shipments just 19 days before Christmas.
Victor Gardner of Fern street and Floyd J. Connors near Emporium report seven and six point deer respectively, with venison appearing in many homes. Increasing cordwood piles signal heat precaution while spouts and melting snow threaten sidewalks. Postmaster Hanna warns trains carrying mail are being removed. mail parcels should be sent promptly for Christmas delivery.
The 24 hour period ending today records a maximum of 50 and a minimum of 27 with light frost and a river stage of 4.5 feet. A year ago the report shows a maximum of 34 and a minimum of 26 with 0.20 inches precipitation.
The Big Four Council of Foreign Ministers, after 26 New York meetings, will begin the wind up sessions. They plan an agenda for the 4 o'clock meeting and a Saturday session. Germany talks likely postponed until Monday as ministers push toward treaty conclusions on Italy Balkan and Finland.
Washington dispatch reports natural gas began flowing through the Littl Inch pipeline to relieve the coal fuel shortage. A Tennessee Gas and Transmission Co. contract to operate two 1500 mile lines speeds up delivery. Initial daily input of 50 million cubic feet entered the Littl Inch with Big Inch possible soon. Distribution targets Ohio Kentucky Indiana and possibly Western Pennsylvania with reach in 5 to 14 days.
Harrisburg report states no commonwealth funds were available now to raise teachers' salaries above legal minimums. Deputy AG William M. Rutter said funds must be appropriated by the 1947 General Assembly after teachers in Coal township near Shamokin urged release of state money. Teachers deserted classrooms December 2.
Four U S warships entered Piraeus harbor under Admiral Richard Bieri. The Fargo Randolph Perry and Donner joined, following earlier visits by Franklin D Roosevelt and Missouri. The Greek public hailed renewed friendship with America.
T Sgt L H Edder formerly of the Altoona Marine recruiting station has become chief of the New Castle office. The appointment was announced today. He succeeds Staff Sgt Rheald Frechette who was transferred to the Pittsburgh headquarters.
Headquarters Battery and Service Battery of the 229th Field Artillery were inspected Thursday evening by Col. J. I. Hincke and Major J. C. Rively of the Western Pennsylvania Military District, stationed in Pittsburgh. The visit assessed officer and enlisted strength under the new Guard setup, with a favorable impression reported, while Lt. Col. George F. Mitchell and Captains Nessle and Ross continue reorganizing the local units. Col. J. W. Woodend of the State Armory Board also inspected the Armory and grounds during the day.
Paris reports France remains without a government amid fiscal crises as major parties negotiate a path forward. Former premiers Felix Gouin and Edouard Herriot emerge as candidates for interim premier while Communists and Popular Republicans press opposing stances in the assembly.
A potential burglary at the Pennsylvania State Liquor store located at 107 West Long Avenue occurred at 9 25 p m Thursday. A broken window in the entrance hall warned off the intruder as a woman alerted city police. The suspect fled after the glass shattering noise.
The White House said Reconversion Director John R. Steelman has not left Washington on any secret assignment for President Truman. Presidential secretary Charles G Ross said Steelman is simply taking a day off to go hunting, brushing off a New York newspaper story as a mystery about his absence.
Food Minister John Strachey told the House of Commons that bread and bacon rations may have to be cut due to strikes and domestic difficulties in the Americas. He cautioned that events in the Americas could seriously affect supplies in the coming months.
A Reuters despatch from Jerusalem reports five British soldiers injured today when their jeep was blown up by a land mine en route to Haifa. The injuries are described as not serious.
Washington reports the War department extends the draft holiday through January as thousands of eligibles are released from service. Despite a slump in voluntary enlistments, demobilization schedules prompt the extension while officials refuse to predict February and March calls.
David L. Krooth, former general counsel to the national housing agency, became acting housing expeditor and NHA administrator. The posts were vacant after Wilson W. Wyatt's resignation. Krooth said his appointment is temporary and a permanent chief may be named early next week.
John D. Gill, Atlantic Refining Co. economist, told a Controllers Institute of America meeting in Philadelphia that 1947 would bring the highest level of production of civilian goods the United States has ever seen. He predicted the era of greatest real income per capita for workers, farmers and business people.
A Lawrenceville father of five was killed and another man injured when their automobile collided head on with a street car in Pittsburgh. The deceased was Frank Beam, 41, the car driver. His passenger, Jack Shook, 26, suffered a broken right arm and a possible fractured skull and was taken to St. Francis hospital.
Lake Success New York December six experts of the Soviet delegation study the United States latest atomic proposal shown at the UN Atomic Energy Commission session. The delay for tidying was requested by Soviet Delegate Gromyko after a Baruch plea for cooperation urged the commission to include the plan in its Security Council report before December twenty.
After many difficulties Mr and Mrs Keller Cochran of 309 Fern Street arrived in New Castile from Great Britain. Ex GI Cochran went to England to marry Joan Hyde of Birmingham and the couple wed October 16. They fled American embassy delays for transportation to the United States and joined Cochran’s mother in New Castile after arriving in New York aboard the Jon Erleson.
Four children perished when a blaze destroyed Edward Congar’s farm home near Newtown Connecticut. Edward Congar and wife Emma escaped with their two sons Edward Jr and John. Police listed victims as Carol 8 Audrey 5 Robert 2 and William 1.
Rev. Martin Niemoeller, survivor of eight years in a concentration camp, said Hitler's weak spot was fear of religion and that the dictator declared war on German churches. Separately in Warren Pa a jury acquitted Andrew Mizak, 26, of Erie, in the slaying of JohnKalin ski, 26, Columbus township, after five hours deliberation.
On the eve of the fifth Pearl Harbor anniversary ex-premier Hideki Tojo sits behind chicken wire at the war crimes trial in Tokyo. He and other defendants are limited to six books a pad of paper and one pencil as Goering’s death at Nuremberg shadows proceedings. Tojo says he bears hardships without complaint as food shortages worsen.
The state highway department's Brookfield garage was destroyed by a blaze today causing an estimated $10,000 in loss. Several pieces of highway equipment were destroyed in the fire.
Oakland and neighboring communities return to normal today as transport and essential services resume after a two day general strike. Economic life in the area regains speed with widespread restoration of operations and services.
Soviet envoy Georgi Saksin warned at a UN session that Moscow would not accept San Francisco as the United Nations permanent home and urged an East Coast location. He accused the United States of meddling in UN deliberations and said Russia would back Philadelphia as a compromise if a vote occurs today.
London talks between India's leaders and British ministers aim to salvage a plan for independence. Nehru and Jinnah held firm positions on creating Pakistan, with no apparent breakthrough before the constituent assembly opens in India.
The bodies of six occupants of an Ecuadorian Shell company plane that crashed in the Amazon jungle were being carried to Quito by guides. The three motor plane, piloted by U.S. Capt. Greviel E. Gates, was found after a two day search. A second plane was reported missing with its pilot and co pilot killed.
Fog and smoke covered Pittsburgh as Henry Rockwood announced he has rented a suburban house following newspaper publicity. He called his wife and two Dallas, Texas, children to join him.
Gen MacArthur announces first shipment of Japanese tea for Africa and Europe will depart Shimizu harbor today totaling 3,500 cases with 8,000 more to be exported before March next year.
Obituaries list Clarence McQuiston 63 of Ellwood City Slippers Pack township resident Ansley Clendenning 82 Mrs Joseph Maietta 58 of Bllwood City Mrs Jennie Armstrong Gibson 79 of Hickory township reported as deceased.
A quirky narration depicts Arthur Mometer as a keen diplomat amid dubious schemes. The canine sleuth studies a burned piece of meat and senses hidden dangers, his dark eyes revealing a steadfast, mysterious loyalty in a foggy scene.
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