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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1952

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Boy Scouts Run City Roles In New Castle Day

Boy Scouts fill city offices for a day in New Castle led by Mayor Tim Foster of Walmo troop 43. Scouts serve as council, clerk, treasurer, controller, and police and fire chiefs with five city change requests on the agenda.

New Castle News Censee New Castle Duane Farrington VFW Bob Wallace New Bedford Tim Foster Walmo Dick Mattocks Bill Murphy Leroy Curry Scott Township Gerald Brown Melvin Schooley New Bedford Lions Scout Council Mercer Street Linda Maslinik Jane Rees Barbara Barker Virginia Johnson

Bus stop removal Endangers St Marys School Children

Miss Pearl Gibbons reports concern over students from St Marys school who ride the bus now must disembark at Balls street and cross Jefferson street without a traffic light. Some return to North street for a light while most cross Falls and Jefferson. A fire last weekend at the old schoolhouse destroyed personal property of Miss Gibbons.

St. Mary’s School North Street Balls Street Jefferson Street Falls and Jefferson

Weather summary for tonight and 24 hour period

United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending at 9 a m. Tonight northern districts dip to 15 20 with southern areas 20 25. Maximum 35 minimum 28. Traces of snow recorded. River stage 9 8 feet.

United States

Truman Defends Snyder Amid Bipartisan Tax Scandal Critique

President Truman defended Treasury Secretary Snyder to reporters but faced continued GOP criticism over responsibility for tax scandals. Senator Mundt questioned Snyder’s familiarity with his own files and urged a Senate subcommittee to resolve a supposed conflict with Senator Williams. Williams alleged earlier information existed in Treasury files before his Senate disclosure, while Snyder denied liability.

Washington INS Truman Treasury Snyder GOP Sen. Mundt S. D Mundt House Sen. Williams Williams Treasury Department New York St. Louis Senate

Allied Supply Road Struck by Lone Communist Plane

A lone communist plane strafed an allied supply road on Korea's central front near Kumsong with no casualties or damage. Allied aircraft attacked railyards depots and highway traffic as Operation Strangle aimed to sever Red supply lines. Front-line clashes were limited with patrols and brief battles including a hill assault near Panmunjom.

Seoul Korea Kumsong Panmunjom

Duke of Windsor Sails for England to Attend Funeral

Duke of Windsor sails from New York aboard the Mary for England to attend the funeral of his brother King George VI. He said goodbye to the American-born duchess and left after recent events that led to his abdication.

Duke of Windsor England New York INS Goodby George VI Mary Ies Tay

Arnall Named By President As Price Stabilizer

Former Georgia governor Ellis Arnall, 44, is expected to be confirmed by the Senate Banking Committee as the nation multiyear price stabilizer. An INS telegram notes informal survey suggests committee members from both parties will question him closely before final approval.

Arnall United Press Ellis Gibbs Arnall Washington INS Senate Banking Committee Ellis Arnall Georgia

Gloucester Honors Captain Carlsen For Sea Valor

Gloucester Massachusetts feted Captain Henrik Kurt Carlsen for his perilous stand with the Flying Enterprise. Mayor Grillo awarded a gold key as townsfolk joined a wreath ceremony at the fishermen’s monument and a luncheon honoring seafarers lost at sea.

Gloucester Mass INS Henrik Kurt Carlsen Capt. Carlsen Carlsen Gloucester Mariner Ney A. the Mariner’s Strand

Allies Ready Counterproposal For Korea Peace Talks

Allies finished drafting a reply to the Red bid for a post armistice Far East peace conference as UN prisoner exchange plans swirl. The five man delegations meet at Panmunjom Saturday to hear a likely counter proposal and aim to limit talks to Korea while seeking a permanent Korean peace and withdrawal of foreign forces. Joy notified Nam Il he was ready to answer the Reds and Nam Il agreed to a plenary session.

Munsan Korea United Nations Panmunjom Formosa Adm C. Turner Joy Reds Joy Nam Ll Red

Jameson Memorial Hospital Fund reaches $385,395 total

Jameson Memorial Hospital Completion Fund stood at 385 395 90 after a Thursday noon luncheon at The Castleton. A 137 604 10 shortfall remains to reach the 523 000 goal by February 12 with a final 6 30 p m Cathedral dinner meeting.

Jameson Memorial Hospital Castleton Richard Marquis Frank W. Hill Robert Richmond

Death notice highlights seven local obituaries

Death record dated February 8 1952 lists Marvin H McCoy 57 Mercer RD5 Mrs Mary E Houston 75 High land Ave Extension RD8 Mrs Vernie Mae Gilkey 72 West Middlesex James Sanzotta 66 Box 28 Hillsville Mrs Zetta Majors C4 338 Kurtz Street John Cripps 66 321 East Garfield Avenue Mrs Sara Young 77 Volant KD.

Marvin H. McCoy Mercer R.D Mary E. Houston Highland Avenue Vernie Mae Gilkey West Middlesex Vencenzie James Sanzotta Box Hillsville Zetta Majors Kurtz Street John Cripps Garfield Avenue Sara Young Volant

Four Pastors Leaving Pulpits Honored at Luncheon

Four New Castle pastors were bade God speed at a noon farewell luncheon in First Methodist church. The group honored those leaving for new calls or fields and two staying in the city were praised. Dr G S Bennett Rev James N Rainey Rev Earl E Collins and Dr R Meade Patterson were guests of honor as ministers wives spoke for the group and a poem titled Our Faithful Friends concluded the event. Dr Robert F Galbreath of First Presbyterian spoke of the emptiness their departure would leave in city church work.

New Castle First Methodist Church Earl Collins Bethel Baptist Church G. S. Bennett First Christian Church R. M. Patterson Central Presbyterian Church James N. Rainey Central Christian Church God Withisters’ Wives Club Earl E. Collins R. Meade Patterson George Larber First Church DeLace Cole Abram Shaffer Galbreath Robert F. Galbreath First Presbyterian Church Min

Escape capsule aids pilots at supersonic speeds

Good year Aircraft Corp in Akron has built an escape capsule for pilots at supersonic speeds and Goodyear delivered a full scale model for testing, per Navy reports. Elizabeth II proclaimed queen of Ceylon during the round the world trip cut short by the king's death. The Explorer freighter ran aground near La Goulette Tunisia as tug crews worked to free it with crew aboard. Taft forecast four to five delegates in New Hampshire primary signaling possible nomination over Eisenhower. Eisenhower headquarters flags raised to full staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth accession, later returned to half mast for King George VI.

Akron INS Goodyear Aircraft Corp Navy Goodyear Colombo Ceylon Elizabeth II Tunis la Goulette Tunisia Washington Robert A. Taft Ohio New Hampshire Taft Dwight D. Eisenhower Chicago

Winnie Ruth Judd Surrenders To Authorities In Phoenix

Winnie Ruth Judd known as the Tiger Woman of the thirties gave herself up after five days of freedom. She met with Dr. M W Conway and Deputy Sheriff Herb Barnes to arrange surrender at the Arizona hospital for the insane. The 48 year old killed her two nurse friends in 1931 and shipped their bodies to Los Angeles in trunks.

Phoenix Ariz INS Winnie Ruth Judd M. W. Conway Arizona Hospital For the Insane

Acheson to Attend King George VI Funeral

Secretary of State Acheson, designated by President Truman as his personal representative, is expected to disclose plans to attend King George VI's funeral on February 15. The death alters his London schedule, shifting talks with Eden and Schuman to February 16-19 on German issues including NATO entry and Saar questions.

John A. Reichmann SN. S Washington State Acheson President Truman King George VI Acheson Anthony Eden Robert Schuman London Saar Germany North Atlantic Treaty Organization Bonn NATO Western European Defense Alliance Truman White House Lisbon Portugal

Ellwood City Blood Drive Collects 153 Pints

In Ellwood City the bloodmobile at the Elks Home captured 153 pints with 176 total registrations reached earlier. Officials note fewer rejects than usual and announce another collection on March 19 in Ellwood City.

Ellwood City Elks Eirlwood City

Schweinsberg Named 1952 Red Cross Fund Chairman

Schweinsberg, head of the Lawrence County Red Cross fund drive for 1952, announced the campaign will open in early March with a goal of 52 410 dollars, only a few dollars above last year. He is an advertising manager for the Max Ludwig Company and a New Castle native.

Lawrence County Schweinsberg New Castle Notre Dame University Kasserine Pass Max Ludwig Company

Hunt Slayer Of Politician

Chicago detectives probe ward politics amid the shooting death of Charles Gross a GOP candidate for ward committeeman in the 31st ward He was killed by shotgun blasts from a dark sedan while campaigning and had reportedly been kidnapped for several hours days earlier as investigators explore gangster influence in the ward.

Chicago INS Charles Gross GOP Northwest Side Gross

Proclamation Read As Elizabeth II Becomes Queen of Empire

Elizabeth II was proclaimed queen of the British empire and commonwealth and prepared to travel to Sandringham to join her family at King George VI's bier. The ceremony occurred at St James's Palace as crowds watched and foreign Secretary Eden arrived for a council meeting.

London INS Elizabeth George VI Sandringham Milton Kaplan Elizabeth II St. James’ Palace Seremany Clarence House St. James Anthony Eden Council

Beatt and South Breeze Echoes in Summer Fun

A readable fragment paints Beatt seaside scenes with coconut palms, sailboats, and St. Pete benches as Arthur Mometer Me enjoys sunny days and friends in the south. The tone hints at playful bragging about summer plans and potential mischief when northward weather returns.

St. Pete

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