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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1956

Page

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United States Eyes Quick UN Action For Middle East Crisis

U S officials disclosed plans to rapidly use United Nations machinery if large scale hostilities erupt in the Middle East. A State Department meeting with British and French diplomats aims to formulate a joint policy. President Eisenhower may outline views at today’s news conference.

Donald J. Gonzales United Press Washington United States United Nations Middle East State Department Eisenhower U.S Nikolai

Second GNCA Drive Shows 64 Percent of Goal Attained

The Greater New Castle Association report on Keep Pace With Tomorrow shows 64 percent of the $50 goal reached Tuesday afternoon in The Castleton. 54 new members joined, and totals include 44 increases from old members, bringing receipts to $32,433 with final report due Friday. Tom Foley urged intensified effort over the next two days to reach the target.

Greater New Castle Association Castleton Tom Foley Reuben J. Elliott Mr. Foley

County Roads Improve After Rains Slow Flooding

Motorists found travel easier Tuesday evening as county highways cleared and streams receded from dangerous levels since Monday's rains. Ice lingered on shade streets but higher temperatures should melt it. farmers report impact on poultry production as a harsh winter continues.

Daily Weather Report

Cloudy and mild tonight with rain followed by a rain to snow transition on Thursday. Low temperatures run 35 to 40 degrees as the 24 hour period ends at 7 am with a maximum of 37 and a minimum of 27. River stage stands at 10.9 feet.

United States

Grand Jury Action Urged After Inquest

Coroner's jury recommends grand jury action against Robert Foringer after an inquest into the December 23 collision near Willow Grove that killed William B. Young. The inquest, led by Coroner John E. Meehan Jr., reviewed testimony from state police and witnesses at the courthouse.

Robert Foringer U. S Parkstown Corners Willow Grove William B. Young John E. Meehan, Jr Court House Young Jameson Memorial Hospital James A Kearns Ambridge Hickory Creek Beaver Township

Egypt Admits Russian Arms Equip Troops

Cairo confirms troops on the Gaza border are armed with Russian heavy weapons rather than Czechoslovakian gear. Akher Sa publishes photos of Soviet armored cars as Egypt previously tied arms to a barter deal with Czechoslovakia involving cotton and rice.

Charles P. Arnot Cairo RNS Egypt Gaza Israel Akher Sa Czechoslovakia

Death notes list several residents with ages and towns

A scrambled death record lists William LeRoy Woods 78 of North Beaver Township Albert Leathers 81 of Traverse City Michigan Anna Stewart McKnight 86 of 916 Adams St Ruth Kitty Fraser 28 of Slippery Rock and Moxie Perdue Shelar 82 of Slippery Rock with dates and weather figures included.

William LeRoy Woods North Beaver Township Albert Leathers Traverse City Mich Anna Stewart McKnight Adams St Ruth Kitty) Fraser Locust St Moxie Perdue Shelar Slippery Rock

Fear Bomber Crashes in Venezuela While En Route to Antarctica

A U S Navy Neptune patrol bomber on a mercy mission to Antarctica reportedly crash landed in Venezuela jungles. Eight aboard are safe, including six crew and a Marine parachutist. Searching parties planned from Trinidad at dawn to locate a missing seven aboard a separate aircraft in polar regions.

Bulletin Washington Venezuela Antarctica Navy Trinidad Patuxent Naval Air Station Marie Byrd Land Little America

Mollet Pressed by Algerian Leaders Over Crisis

In Algiers Ben Salem of the Committee of 61 says moderate Algerians have lost faith in France to settle Algeria’s future and that Mollet must negotiate with rebel leaders. The stance follows rioting that led to Gen. Georges Catroux’s dismissal as Mollet seeks a solution amid a 15 month uprising.

Algiers Algeria France Guy Mollet Ben Salem Mollet Georges Catroux

No Indication As To Action On United Bid

At noon today no action was indicated by congressional committees on the offer from the United Engineering and Foundry Co. for the government owned plant. The GSA sent the offer with a favorable recommendation and said that if committees raise no objections within 30 days the offer will be approved.

United Engineering and Foundry Co General Services Administration GSA

Will Follow Up Work In Central Church Effort

Rev Henry B Strock Jr pastor of Central Presbyterian says committees are ready for a follow up program after the expansion fund drive. Total pledges amount to 12383650 with 95302 from new or previous non givers over 150 weeks. This is the third drive since 1949, following 1949 building fund and 1952 dedication drive.

Henry B. Strock, Jr Central Presbyterian Church

Plan to avert war in Middle East discussed

The United States Britain and France open talks to stop a looming Middle East conflict. Leaders Eisenhower and Eden called for a formula to bridge Israeli Arab gaps, though rapid decisions are unlikely as officials meet with British and French ambassadors.

Middle East Don Dixon Washington INS Britain France Eisenhower Anthony Eden State Department Great Britain

Fair Weather Across Coasts Amid Snow in Wyoming

The East and West enjoyed fair conditions while the South and central plains reported rain and over four inches of new snow in Wyoming. Two 13,000 pound snowplows were dispatched by air from California to Clovis New Mexico to aid a snowbound Air Force base. A storm center in Mexico and Gulf moisture sparked thunderstorms from the South to the central plains and western Missouri, with snow in the central Rockies extending to western Nebraska and South Dakota. The northern Great Lakes were warm and the lower Great Lakes remained fair.

Plains Missouri Rockies Nebraska South Dakota Great Lakes

Will Celebrate 109th Birthday

Albert Woolson the last Civil War Union Army survivor will turn 109 next Saturday in Duluth. He has recently been hospitalized after minor heart attacks and fainting spells but is reported gaining strength satisfactorily.

Duluth, Minn INS Albert Woolson Duluth Woolson

Eisenhower Hints On Second Term Decision This Month

President Eisenhower told a news conference he hopes to announce his 1956 bid decision by month’s end. He noted Earl Warren could be a Republican candidate and would face no opposition from him, but he said it would be inappropriate to solicit another Republican if he chooses not to run.

Merriman Smith United Press White House Washington Eisenhower Mr. Eisenhower Earl Warren Warren

Barred Co-Ed Resumes Battle At Alabama

Autherine Lucy, 26, the first black student at Alabama, seeks readmission after being barred for safety. The board of trustees ordered exclusion as riots followed her first class, while Alabama legislators applauded the action. The fight moves to possible federal action if readmission is not granted.

Alabama Weldon Payne Tuscaloosa Ala INS University of Alabama Autherine Lucy Board of Trustees Montgomery Supreme Court Miss Lucy Washington Harley Kilgore W. Va FBI Arthur D. Shores

Second UP Men Hear Dr Orr of Westminster

Dr W W Orr president Westminster College addressed 135 men at the Second United Presbyterian church kickoff dinner stressing three re discoveries. He urged re discover joy opportunity and cooperation in religion and warned that merely going to church every Sunday is not enough to live a full faith.

W. W. Orr Westminster College Second U. P. Church Orr America

Senate probe of gift to Senator Case begins

U S marshals serve subpoenas as the Senate opens a special investigation into an attempted influence on Sen Francis Case. Judge Duke reports three subpoenas issued by Sen George’s committee have been delivered with three more to target Case associates Neff of Lexington Nebraska and two South Dakota figures. Hearings are planned Friday on the incident.

Washington INS U.S Senate Francis Case R. S.D Joseph C. Duke Walter F. George Case South Dakota Lexington, Neb John M. Neff Neff

House Action Indicates A Compromise Tax Plan Near

Harrisburg reports indicate House leaders plan to bring up a bipartisan compromise tax package for final passage Thursday with ample votes assured. The plan includes a 2 percent personal income tax a 2 percent selective sales tax on seven categories and a 2 percent gross receipts tax on food lodging and drink in hospitality venues.

Lloyd R. Rochelle United Press Harrisburg Albert S. Readinger D-Berks Senate House Allen M. Gibson Warren Albert E. Strausser Columbia Ways and Readinger

Scouts To Name City Officials For Feb 11

Boy Scouts in the Mahoning Kuskuski District will elect seven city officials for one day on Saturday February 11 The Civic Day ballot lists candidates for mayor council treasurer and controller Nominated names include Robert Back Post William Ward Earl DeChant Thomas Smith William Luytinen William Hemming Dan Treasor Dan Kline Bob Hartman Thomas Whiting Edward Hite Joseph Rubenfield James Rishal and Larry Whitman The ballot must be certified and returned by February 8 Winning candidates will be announced by the New Castle News and results will not be released by the Scout office Also Good Turn and Good Will Day is February 8 and Scouts are urged to attend church in uniform February 12

Mahoning-Kuskuski Robert Back William Ward Earl DeChant Thomas Smith William Luytinen William Hemming Dan Treasor Dan Kline Bob Hartman Thomas Whiting Edward Hite Joseph Rubenfield James Rishel Larry Whitman New Castle News

Rain Thursday Forecast For Pennsylvania

Mild, sunny conditions give way to a Thursday with rain moving in. The Weather Bureau expects highs in the 40s to low 50s this afternoon, then increasing cloudiness and western rain by night with overnight temps in the 30s.

Pennsylvania Weather Bureau

Mayor Calls for Resignations from Parking Authority

Mayor Edward A. DeCarbo urged the resignations of Dave Long Edwin McBride and James McCormick after they voted against a 300000 bond issue to finance off street parking. Authority Chairman Thomas J. Foley and Anthony Conn supported the plan, result 3-2 defeat amid nine months of activity.

Thomas J. Foley Municipal Parking Authority Foley Anthony Conn Orville Brown Authority Edwin McBride Dave Long James McCormick Conn Brown Roberts McCormick McCor Edward A. DeCarbo DeCarbo Pennsylvania League of Cities New Castle

U S To Reply To Soviet Protest On Balloons

The United States plans to respond politely to Russia's note protesting high altitude weather balloons drifting over Soviet territory while continuing to float the balloons. Some experts suggest halting launches in European areas where the jet stream carries balloons toward the Soviet Union to reduce incursions.

William Galbraith United Press Washington United States Russia Soviet Union Europe

Ellwood obituary and regional notices fragment

Obituary note for Ellwood appears among a mixed page of classifieds, comics, crosswords, editorials, and society items with theater listings and sports briefs. The readable elements emphasize local people and community events without full detail.

Snowy Southern Sunshine Postcard Paradox

Arthur Mometer notes frost in the sunny south as winter lingers and postcards from seasonal resorts fail to arrive. He remarks on unseasonable cold, the absence of familiar sunny images, and a reported forty six degree day despite expectations of warmth.

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