09 Jul 1955
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1955
Page
1
Police sent mental health examiners to question Robert Brown 31 after he was found praying at the grave of 7 year old Judith Ann Roberts a kidnap and murder victim. Authorities rejected his alibi of busboy work the night of the crime and noted his eerie sunken eyes and gaunt frame as they pursue further inquiry.
Flower gardens flourish as warmth and moisture drive growth with day lilies brilliantly blooming. A second rose flush appears on the monthly variety. An Ohio license plate SNQ is spotted on a car in the city. Twin calves are born to Fred Barkshot near Harlansburg road. Nazrene church work continues at Clayton and Cedar streets with Sunday school wing first. Liberty street near Mahoning avenue shows a new warehouse and office building replacing a vacant lot.
Mostly sunny hot and humid today with scattered thunder showers. Highs in the low 90s. Tonight some cloudiness. Sunday scattered thunderstorms and ample clouds with highs 88 to 93. For 24 hours ending 7 am today: max 86, min 70, precip 0.2 inches, river 6.6 feet. Year ago: max 72, min 43, no precip.
A New York man was killed and three others injured in a rural road crash near Camp Tamiment in the Pocono Mountains. Bernard Nitzburg, 28, of Bronx, died after the car hit a wall and tree. Ruth Brooks, 25, of Union, N J, suffered a possible skull fracture and facial cuts and was listed in critical condition. Also hurt were Bernard Diamond, 30, of the Bronx, and Leatice Aaronson, 25, of Kew Gardens Long Island.
Chicago police and detective squads search the South Side for a brutal rape slaying of 8 year old Mary Manzo. Mothers keep children indoors as officers comb the debris littered viaduct area where the body was found yesterday morning.
Albert Grundy aged 64 of 120 Oakland Ave Marshall Bare 75 of 807 Wilmington Ave Mrs. Clare Lk. Cheeseman 91 of Slippery Rock Mrs. Raymond G. Delaney 46 of 42012 Neshannock Ave listed. The fragment lists names ages and addresses.
Two Long Island youths face charges after they allegedly staged a ship sinking hoax involving the fishing boat Blue Star. Thomas Maldona of East Rockaway and a 17 year old from Oceanside allegedly radioed false distress calls triggering a Coast Guard search off the New Jersey coast that lasted 31 hours. The men were questioned by Nassau police and federal officials. names were withheld.
OSSINING New York three men Harry Stein Calman Cooper and Harry Wissmer face execution at 11 p m EDT in Sing Sing after two Supreme Court justices denied a last minute stay Defense lawyers Nathan Kestnbaum Maurice Edelbaum conceded the fight failed as word reached Washington that Justices Black and Frankfurter refused intervention The decision ends their eight date escape from death and moves toward the electric chair later tonight
Washington government talks near approval of a 101 billion highway program financed by higher fuel and vehicle taxes rather than borrowing. The plan shifts road costs to truckers and private motorists based on fuel use, with a 12 billion increase over 14 years. Public Works Committee to review Monday with hearings on taxes.
A 46 year old man, Meredith Ferson, was charged with driving under the influence after his car tangled with the motorcade of Governor George M. Leader while en route from Pittsburgh to Braddock. State Police arrested him after his vehicle allegedly nearly struck a police car.
The eastern two thirds of the nation endures a tenth straight day of blistering heat with a cooler front moving into the Midwest. Forecasters warn the relief may be brief as the front is weak and could dissipate before reaching the East or South.
Argentina moves to allow Roman Catholic priests back into public hospitals to provide spiritual care. The interior minister repealed Borlenghi’s anti clerical ruling and ordered readmission. 82 naval and 25 air force officers were dismissed for not reporting to military courts over the June 16 revolt, many taking refuge in Uruguay.
Senate investigators urged Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr. to provide a personal report explaining why he used the FBI to probe the Dixon Yates controversy. Senators Kefauver and Langer called Brownell’s explanation unsatisfactory and said he should appear at future hearings to elaborate.
London reports Nehru and ambassador V K Krishna Menon will meet Prime Minister Anthony Eden and Foreign Secretary Harold MacMillan. The discussions could shape expectations for the Geneva Big Four session and test reactions to adding Far Eastern issues to the agenda.
Albert Einstein and seven renowned scientists joined a world renunciation of war as U. S. globemaster transports arrive in Ashiya and Japan. The Operation Gyroscope airlift will move 7 100 troops in seven days, with the 508th and 187th RCTs switching bases.
Cincinnati Baptist minister Reverend Samuel Bolling, 42, and his two year old son Samuel Bolling Jr. died when a truck struck their car on the Steubenville Pike near Hopedale during a rainstorm. Bolling’s seven year old daughter was injured. his wife and four other children witnessed the crash as they moved toward Pittsburgh for a new church assignment.
In Pittsburgh the Pennsylvania VFW closes its 36th annual encampment with officer elections and a giant windup parade through the Golden Triangle. Front races include Frank Zenzer of Norristown versus William Tepsic of Pittsburgh for junior vice commander. Marian Walter of Millersburg is slated to become state commander, succeeding Joseph Kovach of Uniontown. Morton Fromm of Lock Haven moves from junior to senior vice commander, aiming for state commander next year.
Arlene Hare aged two of Ambridge died at Sewickley Valley Hospital from burns suffered when she opened a hot water faucet while seated on a sink awaiting a bath. Her mother, Mrs. Kenneth Hare, briefly turned away as the accident occurred. The child was sent to a doctor and then to the hospital after a shock developed.
Lord Bertrand Russell released a stark appeal with Einstein and seven signatory scientists urging action to avert possible universal death from nuclear war. He spoke at Caxton Hall in London with 100 reporters. copies were sent to leaders of the United States Soviet Russia Britain France Canada and more.
The White House announced that President Eisenhower will speak to the nation on national radio and television shortly before his flight to Geneva for the Big Four conference. The address is planned for 8:15 to 8:30 p.m. EDT from the White House broadcasting room.
Harrisburg lawmakers resume a 12 day recess with no sign of easing the income tax stalemate on the 1955 57 fiscal program. The 411 million dollar classified income tax bill has sat in the House Ways and Means Committee since April 28 amid Democratic opposition. The Senate opposed to the measure as it moves toward possible passage. The Monday calendars include 142 bills and a 150 million dollar veterans bonus for Korean War vets and a contested Fair Employment Practices proposal.
DETROIT IN S Cleveland bank robber Louis Teller is held on 75,000 bond after arraignment in federal court. His girlfriend Lora Lee Ritenour, 17, on 50,000 bond. FBI captured them Friday using tear gas. They face July 22 examination for the January Cleveland Trust Co robbery netting 23,000 dollars. Teller linked to earlier armory assault. he says the gun haul totaled loot from 35 Ohio holdups. Ritenour denies involvement. FBI suspects she drove the getaway car.
In Tokyo observers call the massive attack by Pathet Lao rebels aided by Viet Minh forces a direct challenge to SEATO. The Laotian government reports three battalions overran a post in eastern Laos, signaling possible coordinated action with renewed North Viet Nam aid. Washington, and SEATO partners await responses from US Britain and France.
Laurence Harbor police report John Wilson crashed his car into Duffy’s Tavern and its lunch counter while pursuing estranged wife Beatrice, 40. He was charged with attempted assault and battery and malicious mischief and held on $2,000 bail.
Hong Kong naval headquarters reports two jet planes bombed and machine-gunned the British ship Inchwells this morning in the Mue River estuary leading to Foochow, China. The attack occurred as tensions rise in the region with ongoing maritime activity.
Pittsburgh union negotiators reach wage talks affecting about 25 000 workers at 19 Aluminum Company of America plants opening next week. Local teams from two unions prepare for bargaining over pay and benefits with the company officials in the steel city.
Loyal Laotian troops recaptured positions seized by Communist led rebels in jungle mountains and forced a retreat toward the east. Paratroopers supported by local forces spearheaded the counterattack after Friday airlifted troops arrived at the threatened area.
The fan seller, upbeat and brisk, works a busy street as heat drives demand. He boosts sales with a clever setup a fan on a stool and a cheerful greeting amid the sultry eighty eight degree day.
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