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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1964
Page
1
President Johnson sent Congress a $97.9 billion economy and progress budget with election year implications. He calls for cutting federal spending by $500 million from current levels to strengthen national security and the economy while advancing equal opportunity and the American dream.
UPI reports the United States and the Soviet Union will jointly pursue space cooperation as Echo 2, a 13 story high inflatable satellite, is launched from Vandenberg AFB. NASA says the project marks a major step toward peaceful space collaboration and global communications. The satellite will be visible as a bright star and orbit for at least three years with Russia assisting in radar tracking and radio signal bouncing. The project aims to widen international cooperation and expand people-to-people contact worldwide.
A 58 year old McDonald Ohio railroader Ralph L Snook Sr died after being struck by a locomotive at Nashua in Pulaski Township He was a crewman for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad and suffered a fractured skull and multiple injuries Coroner John A Meehan said Snook was atop a car being backed toward a National Stone Co crusher when he slipped or fell between the car and the locomotive The train crew left the scene before witnesses could be questioned and the coroner planned to meet with authorities.
Panamanian delegate to the Organization of American States Miquel J Moreno travels to Washington to press aggression charges over the Canal Zone crisis. U S marshal C A Red McLelland, in the capital with aides, plans to brief the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on violence that left 25 dead including four U S soldiers.
Western Pennsylvania enjoys sun and mild conditions with highs in the lower 40s in the north and around 50 in the south. Tonight remains fair and slightly cooler with lows 28 to 35, cooler in mountain valleys. Mild again Wednesday. 24 hour period shows max 46, min 26, precipitation 0.13 inch. Shenango River stage 5.5 feet.
President Johnson quit smoking in 1955 after a heart attack but a recent health report and budget project only modest gains in tobacco taxes. The plan estimates cigarette taxes at 2.14 billion for the year starting July 1, up 65 million, with cigar taxes at 52 million and other tobacco at 17 million, each small or flat versus now.
Pittsburgh report shows the state Milk Commission weighing a dairy industry request to remove lower bulk prices for milk sold in multiple containers. The move aims to standardize pricing across packaging formats amid industry debate.
At a Pittsburgh marketing area hearing the dairy industry leader called prices "disastrous" after 1961 cuts. A proposal to remove a 2 1 percent consumer saving faced sharp city opposition and questions over price figures covering 13 counties.
NEW WILMINGTON The proposed elementary school would be in Pulaski Village two directors said. Ram sey and Luptak cited figures to show the move would be economical and practical while the board weighs building options and costs.
United Press International American Heritage books on the death of President John F Kennedy are shipping to New Castle News. The 1000 copy run includes about 800 mailed to area residents who ordered them. the rest go on sale at The News for $2. Profits support United Fund.
Barbara Keith 42 a Hartford widow and grandmother of 10 died after eight hours in a downed 40 foot hot air balloon. The race from Santa Catalina to the Southern California mainland ended tragically with her body found eight miles north of Dana Point. High winds pushed her balloon off course as rescuers searched widely.
Harold E. Stassen, a Republican contender, set a Philadelphia news conference to discuss his campaign after formally announcing in Washington. He joins Nelson Rockefeller and Barry Goldwater in seeking the party nomination.
President Johnson outlines five major proposal types to advance global peace at the Geneva conference. He cites progress from the 1963 nuclear test ban, a Moscow hotline, and a UN pact against nuclear weapons, urging a tide toward lasting coexistence and restraint in territorial disputes.
Former astronaut John H. Glenn grows party support in Ohio as he faces the Democratic organization. He wins backing in most counties while rival Sen. Stephen M. Young seeks the party endorsement. Critics note limited knowledge of Glenn's political philosophy.
Army Pfc. John L. Straley, 24, formerly of Wampum RD 2, is missing in action after a helicopter he crewed was shot down over a Saigon river. Two crew members were rescued. Straley volunteered for service as a gunner after enlisting as a mechanic.
Death notices list Mrs. W. Reed Hall of Ellwood City age 79, Floyd Mancino age 68 of 1328 Croton Ave, Ralph L. Snook Sr. age 58 of McDonald Ohio, and Harry Mierowitz age 67 of 806 N Mercer St. all dated Tuesday January 21, 1964.
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