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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1963

Page

2

Shenango Homes to be bought for low income families

Lawrence County Housing Authority aims to house at least 17 low income families within three months after a $387,412 loan from the Public Housing Administration. The plan covers purchasing Shenango Homes and renovating a 50 unit complex north of Grant Street with new stoves and refrigerators. Occupants must meet income limits to stay, with limited time to relocate for those who do not. Rentals have been about $70 per month plus utilities.

Shenango Lawrence County Housing Authority LCHA Charles E. McGrath Federal Public Housing Administration PHA U.S Frank M. Clark Richard M. Hietsch McGrath Grant Street

Unemployment In Lawrence County Improves in November

Lawrence County's unemployment declined significantly from a year ago. As of December 1 about 33 000 people were fully employed while roughly 2 600 were not working including 2 000 filing for unemployment compensation and 600 whose benefits are exhausted. For the first ten months of 1963 the county recorded 7.3 percent unemployment versus 12.2 percent the year prior.

Lawrence County Bureau of Employment Security Wilda K. Patterson Pennsylvania United States

Rigby Resigns From Police Force

The Police Pension Board accepted the resignation of Patrolman and councilman elect George Rigby effective January 4. His pension, set at a future board meeting, will be about 194.51 monthly now and 202.42 with a planned 15 monthly raise. Rigby, 49, was chief of police under Mayor Edward A. DeCarbo and joined the force January 18, 1938.

Police Pension Board George Rigby Rigby Edward A. DeCarbo

Michael Ludovici Dies In Tacoma

Michael Ludovici seven of Tacoma Washington died after an illness. He was the son of Staff Sgt. and Mrs Andrew Ludovici of Tacoma. He is survived by his parents a sister Karen and a brother Danny Ludovici and his grandparents from New Castle. Service arrangements have not been announced.

Michael Ludovici Tacoma Wash New Castle Andrew Ludovici St. S.W Karen Ludovici Danny Ludovici Mike Joseph Madalena Ludovici

Meaning of Christmas sermon at Lincoln-Garfield PTA

Rev. H Pat Albright of Wesley Methodist Church spoke on the meaning of Christmas for Lincoln-Garfield PTA. He highlighted God's knowledge of human suffering through Jesus. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Door prize won by Mrs. Frank Reiter. Mental health discussion planned for January with Dr. Harold Sprinzen and a movie The Angry Boy will be shown.

H. Pat Albright Wesley Methodist Church Lincoln - Garfield Pta Jesus Frank Reiter Harold Sprinzen

Stubborn Congress May Spoil Christmas Plans For Johnson

President Johnson indicated he would spend Christmas at his Texas ranch if Congress allows the foreign aid bill. If House deadlock ends, the Johnsons may fly to Texas tonight. otherwise he will stay at the White House into Tuesday. Johnson hoped to reach LBJ Ranch in Stonewall for Christmas Eve. Press Secretary Salinger said a schedule of callers might be set later.

Merriman Smith UPI White House Washington Johnson Texas Congress House Johnsons LBJ Stonewall Tex Pierre Salinger

Weather Forecaster Humor Sparks Wit in UPI Caption

Pittsburgh dispatch notes a Weather Bureau joke defining a forecaster as an expert who churns out maps and forecasts from doubtful data to annoy and confuse the public. The anonymous author mocks the profession with a long satirical definition.

Pittsburgh UPI U. S. Weather Bureau Weather Bureau John Q

Roy M. Stewart Service Thursday

Roy M. Stewart 76 formerly of Slippery Rock died after an illness. Born January 15 1887 in Butler he worked for Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad co owned a Grove City feed store and worked for Cooper Bessemer Co. He helped found the Boy Scouts of America in Grove City and was active in the Mercer County Sabbath School Association. Survived by two sons and six grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Ligo Funeral Home Slippery Rock. Service 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. John Peterson. Interment Finley Cemetery Mercer County.

Roy M. Stewart Slippery Rock Butler Archie Mary Frew Stewart Eva Cozad Mr.Stewart Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Grove City Cooper - Bessemer Co Otis A. Patterson Otis Albert Patterson Pulaski RD Pine Glenn Road Jameson Memorial Hospital Holmes County Glenmont Ohio Enos Martha Jane Bell Patterson Mary Irene McConahy Patterson VFW Harold H. Patterson Battle Creek Mich Enos W. Patterson Akron Chester Patterson Millersburg James Patterson Denver Col Guy Olive) Sinnett Robert Josephine) Goon Ashland Darlene Delia Patterson Pulaski RD 1 Myrtle Smail Edward Patterson Lucy Spahn Leroy Patterson McGonigles N. Beaver St Elliot and Hartline Gerald Craycraft Church of Christ Sunny Side Cemetery Dean Earl Palmer Mercer Cottage Hospital Mercer County Cyril Reinsel Mr. Palmer New Wilmington RD Ross C Jeanette Layton Palmer Rich Hill Presbyterian Church Volant RD Mary Hellstein Alice Bartley Nancy Fair New Castle Olive Mellon Shirley McClasin Buffalo N.Y John L. Palmer Dale E. Palmer Volant Eula Shuler Sharp New Wilmington Clarence Drake Fair Oaks Cemetery Faye M. Musser Faye McClure Musser Petersburg Delp North Lima Enon Valley William Amanda Wolfe McClure Oliver Musser Musser St. John Lutheran Church Jean Colwell Ella Hubbard New Waterford Chester Musser Gladys Schriber Ross Musser Donald Musser Monas W. Cunningham Bessemer

Bulgaria to Try Georgiev for Spying in U.N. Mission

Bulgaria will try Ivan-Assen Georgiev a former Bulgarian U.N. mission official on espionage charges. He allegedly received 200000 dollars for passing political economic and military information to the American intelligence service and spent much on women and immoral living.

Vienna UPI Bulgaria U.N United States Ivan-Assen Georgiev Georgiev United Nations

President Kennedy Remembered In Moving address

The President spoke of Kennedy's death as martyrdom and said the world will not forget his deeds. He declared that Kennedy will live on in hearts, a shrine to his vision.

John F. Kennedy United States

18 Seamen Survive Icy Ocean Ordeal

Eighteen seamen from the French freighter Douala were rescued after 30 hours adrift in the Atlantic. Eleven others died when the ship sank amid 75 foot waves. Survivors were hospitalized in Port Aud Basques and St Pierre, with 23 saved and four later dying from exposure. Captain Michal Labbe, 40, was aboard a Canadian rescue ship.

Port Aud Basques Mfld UPI Douala Atlantic Newfoundland St. Pierre Michal Labbe

Rockefeller silent on Scranton 1964 bid

Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, a Republican contender, would welcome qualified rivals as Pennsylvanian Gov. William Scranton contemplates a 1964 presidential run. Rockefeller offered no immediate comment on the possible entry.

Albany N.Y UPI Nelson A. Rockefeller William Scranton Pennsylvania Rockefeller

Allentown Woman Appointed to State Education Board

Gov Scranton announces Emaline K. Mohr of Allentown named to the seven member Council of Basic Education on the new State Board of Education. Mohr's appointment completes the 17 member board. Nesbitt of Maple Glen named to the Commonwealth Mental Health Research Foundation board of trustees, succeeding J Paul Doud whose term expired.

Harrisburg UPI William S. Scranton Emaline K. Mohr Allentown State Board of Education

Morse Contends Firings Show Bossism At Its Worst

Morse claimed in Delaware County that firings reflected bossism as he cited an 8 to 1 vote by the judiciary committee and board. He noted Francis Catania faced dismissal amid ties to the McClure War Board and local offices. He criticized Scranton’s holiday actions and links to rail interests over worker layoffs.

Morse Ert Judiciary Committee Association Delaware Boss McClure Scranton Common Pleas Bench Francis Catania Woodlyn Delaware County Bar Association Catania McClure War Board Revenue Department Civil Service Pennsylvania Railroad Renovo

Lakonia disaster survivors await aid as ship remains afloat

Reports from U S rescue teams describe survivors in water buoyed by lifejackets after fire exploded through the 33 year old liner Lakonia. The ship stayed afloat while crews prepared accommodations for hundreds, including many women and 32 children, with a few Americans among aboard.

Morro Castle Asbury Park N. J Stockholm Nantucket U. S. Air Force Azores Air Rescue Headquarters Wiesbaden Germany Lakonia

Deaths in Daily Notice Feature Highlight Local Funerals

Obituary summary lists multiple local deaths with ages, residences, funeral homes and service times. Otis A Patterson 66 of Pulaski Road dies after illness. Louis Lawton 8 months dies at Jameson Hospital. Gladys Sizer 72 of 1101 Dewey Ave. dies at Jameson. Several others including Palmer, Musser, Criswell, Krasinski also noted with service details and interment plans.

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