01 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1950
Page
1
The 45,000 ton battleship Missouri was freed from a shoal near Old Point Comfort Va after 14 tugs pushed for 1 hour 34 minutes. It was towed to Norfolk drydock, marking a major peacetime salvage with no major casualties and minor hull leaks detected. Seaman Ezra Hoffman of Staunton Va is identified in a continuation note.
Local residents complain of excess stray dogs in the Old Pittsburgh road district. Pet owners with tied dogs feel annoyed by loose canines prompting property damage and nuisance. A reader notes a baby tooth report and remembers last year’s heavy snow in western Pennsylvania.
The daily forecast calls for cloudy skies with snow tonight and tomorrow, totaling 2 to 4 inches in the southern portion. Temperatures steady with lows in the mid twenties. Observed: high 32, low 28, trace precipitation as snow. river stage 8 feet. Year ago: high 26, low 16, precipitation 3.5 inches with 3.5 inches snow.
Eight school districts from northern Lawrence and southern Mercer counties discussed a proposed consolidation to operate a high school in New Wilmington. Presenters included J. K. Bowman of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Amish community representatives attended.
Harrisburg reports a new mandatory financial responsibility law for motorists. Drivers without coverage must post $11,000 bonds to cover deaths or over $100 in damages and notify authorities within 24 hours after a qualifying accident. The policy pool is expected to grow, with driving permits suspended if claims aren’t guaranteed within 60 days.
Four French sailors led by Jean Raspail arrived at Dunkirk after a 19 day voyage across the Atlantic in a small sailboat from New Orleans. They traveled part of the Mississippi route once used by Jacques Marquette in 1673.
The forecast predicts a cloudy Thursday with potential snow in western Pennsylvania. Snow totals ranged from three inches in Altoona to one inch in other areas, with two to four inches possible in the southwest as sleet or snow continues. Temperatures overnight were in the mid-twenties north and low thirties south. Tomorrow should be cloudy with snow and little temperature change.
A consolidation proposal would unite Slippery Rock Township Shenango Township and South New Castle Borough. A February 13 meeting at Shenango High School will review the plan with the three district boards and the Bureau of Transportation and Consolidation. Slippery Rock would send high school students to Shenango while Princeton building would host elementary students in a joint operation including South New Castle.
Snow blankets most of southern Pennsylvania as highway and cinder crews clear roads. The U S weather bureau in Harrisburg forecasts continued snowfall into the night while northern areas escape the worst of the storm.
Dr. Karl T. Compton, noted atomic scientist, warned that hydrogen bomb development should not be seen as a guarantee of world peace. He said readiness of the most effective military weapons is prudent under current conditions, but its military value must justify costs compared with other security avenues. Germany's emphasis on military power was cited as context.
Air Secretary Symington told Baylor University graduates in Waco that Russia possesses the world’s largest air force and could strike anytime. He warned the U S defense budget must not be cut and said the Soviet bloc is a danger to democracy with a growing ground force and undersea fleet.
London datelined report quotes Dr. E N Da Costa Andrade stating the United States alone has equipment uranium and plutonium to begin immediate hydrogen bomb production. He notes Britain lacks essential supplies but British scientists are pooling knowledge with the Americans. Andrade says only American scientists can judge timing and quantities.
The government seeks a court injunction to force resumption of full scale coal production with John L. Lewis absent. NLRB lawyers review negotiations from 1947 as they push an unfair labor practice charge tied to the three day work week. Lewis defers decision on the peace plan and meets operators later to discuss a new wage contract before the Saturday deadline. President Truman acts amid critically low coal supplies.
Nearly a quarter of soft coal workers refuse to mine in seven states while John L. Lewis faces Truman’s 70 day resumption plan. Over 96,000 stay home in Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Alabama Virginia Kentucky and Illinois as rain and snow halt additional strip mining. Observers say only Lewis can bring production back as strikers vow to stay out until a new contract is won.
Punxsutawney Pennsylvania waits as the town groundhog emerges to tell the Groundhog Club if six more weeks of winter lie ahead. The event includes Dr. F A Lorenzo and weather bureau observers. If shadows appear the winter elongates.
Lawrence County Boy Scout council president Thomas L. Paden received the Silver Beaver at the council dinner at New Castle Country Club. The honor recognizes meritorious service to scouting, with Paden active since 1941 and elected council president in 1948. Ralph Davis presented the award.
Three Universal Rundle Co workers were injured when their auto was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train at Cherry street crossing in New Castle Junction. They were treated at Jameson Memorial hospital. Names and injuries: Martin Bayuk, Wilbur Layton, and Ray Boston.
Edward OBrien aged 65 of 723 Poland avenue Bessemer died February 1 1950. Funeral arrangements are pending with local authorities noting the death occurred in Bessemer.
Stefano Caminiti 91 and Isabella D'Alesio 68 appeared at Philadelphia City Hall to apply for a marriage license. When told the license would be ready Friday Miss D'Alesio said he would have to pick it up as she is working and he is retired.
In Paris on February 1 the French National Assembly approved Premier Georges Bidault's government budget by 300 to 284 after five confidence votes. A prior tie on the fourth vote had left the cabinet near collapse, with the president ruling 311 votes needed to topple it.
Congress signals approval for President Truman to authorize development of the hydrogen bomb. Rep. Gannon of Missouri and Cannon back the plan, arguing a broad congressional majority will endorse the decision as the nation moves toward a new era of warfare. The article notes questions about cost and potential strategic impact.
Harrisburg officials urge Congress to extend the Selective Service Act beyond June and maintain a skeleton force to support expansion. Commander G Lynn Brotherson warns that failing to act risks false economy and national peril while stressing readiness to aid friendly nations amid uncertain peace.
Lake Success reports U S decision to develop a hydrogen bomb strengthens Western calls for strict mass destruction weapon control. Baruch Plan remains viable says H R Wei. U N insiders expect Vishinsky to push for an immediate ban on hydrogen and atom weapons, signaling Russia’s possible counter moves.
Poet notes February arrives with a short rough spell and a groundhog forecast. Mention of winter, ice and snow, with readings around thirty three degrees. References Washington and Lincoln emphasize historic figures as winter lingers.
The page lists radio, cross word, sports, comics, stock updates and obituary notices with page references. It notes societal items and editorial content along with theatrical recitals and other listings in today’s news section.
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