03 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1962
Page
1
Report describes five minutes of illegal street digging near the electric substation and a church route that blocked pedestrians heading to First Baptist Church. A billboard on a passing truck claimed annual charges of 525, while nearby property owners face high taxes and shifting gear from a corroded street scene.
H C Allen 60 of 441 Wayne Ave Weirton West Virginia died at home Sunday at 110 PM He was born July 8 1901 in New Castle son of Harry J and Kathryn Campbell Allen He was married to Geraldine Kingston He was a member of Weirton Memorial Baptist Church and worked as a bus driver for Hancock County Board of Education Surviving are his wife six children four sisters and one brother and 14 grandchildren Friends may call at Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home Weirton after 8 PM today Services will be held Thursday at 11 PM at the funeral home with interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Weirton
County commissioners set 10 a m Friday to discuss tightening surplus food distribution certifications with Frank Leonard arranging the session and Michael Pauline to attend. Recommendations on income checks and recertification followed an investigator’s report ten days prior.
City firemen answered 39 alarms last month, reporting estimated damages of 650 dollars to buildings and 28 dollars to contents. Buildings valued at 3,135,250 dollars, contents at 115,700 dollars. Seventeen fires in dwellings, two industrial, two in business establishments. autos five, brush fires six, gasoline on street two, two false alarms. Chief Rozzi noted 30 alarms by his car, 40 inspections, seven trips covering 552 miles. equipment included booster 19 times, 1300 feet of 22 inch hose, 422 feet of ladder, five portable extinguishers, and broom cleanup. One air rescue was made.
Cleveland Mayor Anthony Celebrezze condemned a reverse Freedom Ride involving a Negro family and dependents being moved to Centreville Alabama and criticized the incident as an embarrassment to racial integration efforts. The report links remarks to reactions from Miami officials over Cuban refugees and notes local welfare and job concerns in Cleveland.
New Castle High School band will perform at Chautauqua Institute in Chautauqua New York for Fourth of July ceremonies and the opening of a fine arts camp. Governor Nelson A Rockefeller will deliver the keynote address. The schedule includes an 8 30 concert at the institute amphitheater and a tour of Lake Chautauqua.
A chaotic report details Algerian political tension with Ben Bella and GPRA rivals amid student exchange events in New York. Mentions a UPI wire, a New Castle High School welcome, and the United Nations Fountain dedication as a backdrop to the unfolding power struggle in Algiers.
The owner of four abandoned Pearson Street buildings at 304 306 308 and 310 has until July 25 to repair or demolish or face prosecution. Final notice mailed June 25 to Martin Carney who filed a demolition permit June 17. The structures cited as public nuisance lack windows plumbing and heating. Residents petitioned for removal. Public Safety Director Reynods said Carney agreed to remove them.
Police believe Naples linked to a burglary and a slaying in Youngstown amid a broader probe. William Napies was killed in a booby trapped car explosion. a shotgun stolen from a local hardware store and other items found in the trunk. Governor Lawrence to discuss National Guard cutbacks with Gen. Hay before making a defense funding decision amid campaign influence questions.
Reports detail a fountain dedication led by Rev Basalewel and officials with prayers for youths. Fireworks at Cascade Park around 10 30 pm and a large display if weather allows. Camp activities for 105 children scheduled, golf courses prepping for a holiday turnout. traffic safety cautions note potential injuries during the midweek holiday period.
County officials pressed ahead with reexamining property valuations amid a pending court hearing set for July 17 on a 236000 contract for a countywide revaluation. The move aims to adjust city and county assessments while a broader reassessment program is planned over 15 to 18 months.
A fragmented UPI wire item notes jealousy over Loren and Meehan amid televised stage appearances. The text hints at rivalry and covert mentions of who performed where, with unclear context and damaged wording.
New Castle Area School Board announced plans for a 2 p.m. meeting at the Croton school to view the Giacoma Casciato property, the last holdout in the approved Croton school site.
Mrs Matie Sofezex as Union Trp receiver of taxes filed 28 informations with Squire Betty Cradel against residents delinquent in 1961 wage tax. Additional informations will be filed later. Mrs Snievek will be at Union Elementary School Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays from 7 to 5.
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