03 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1947
Page
1
Southern coal producers and United Mine Workers representatives met for two hours in Washington for wage negotiations on soft coal fields but showed no progress toward a new agreement.
Southern coal operators expect wage talks with John L. Lewis to mirror the northern parley stalled by a 35 cent an hour demand. The southern group represents about a quarter of the nation’s bituminous coal and planned to resume discussions after a four day recess.
Pa Newe reports traffic oddities and high water hindering fishermen including trout enthusiasts. Weather and recent rains pushed local streams upward. Shenango at 11.3 feet. A blue jay pecked at its reflection on a north hill window while a boy caught a two foot carp in the quarry pond.
The 24 hour period ending at 9 o clock this morning shows a high of 70 and a low of 49. Precipitation totals 91 and the river stands at 11.3 feet. Year ago on the same date records were 56 high 52 low and .57 inches of precipitation.
The Hungarian legation in Washington says Minister Aladar Szegedy-Maszak is ordered to return to Budapest as the new pro Communist government plans a purge of embassies abroad. Szegedy-Maszak has shown friendship for the United States and had not aligned with any campaign faction. Diplomatic observers expect broader purges under the Nagy regime.
Eighty ninth graduating exercises of New Castle senior high school take place at 8 pm in the Cathedral for the June 1947 class. Dr. Paul R. Stewart Waynesburg College delivers the address on Atomic Bumps In the Heaven. Clare B. Book presents the class. Leslie Brindle awards diplomas. Frank L. Burton introduces the speakers as music fills the program.
London reports Britain abandons hopes for a unified India and proposes gradual partition on modified dominion status. Attlee and Mountbatten announce details. Churchill, as opposition leader, says conservatives will not oppose partition. Britain aims to withdraw by June 1948.
James M. Landis told Congress that United Airlines DC-4 pilot Capt Benton Baldwin ignored a tower suggestion to switch to a longer runway after wind shift. The LaGuardia crash killed 42 people, with officials stating the runway change could have prevented the plunge.
Five persons including an infant were injured when three Erie Limited passenger cars derailed after hitting a washed out track east of Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania during heavy rains. Injured listed include Marion McCloskey and her one year old son Robert McCloskey Jr along with Carolyn Ross of Sharon.
New Delhi June 3 Admiral Mountbatten presented Britain's partition proposal and drew cautious backing from Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh leaders. Nehru welcomed the plan, Jinnah urged peaceful transfer of power, and Singh called it a historic if imperfect step toward a smooth handover.
John W Hubbard known as The Shovel King died in Atlantic City at age 82 after a five week illness. A Pittsburgh native, he chaired Hubbard & Co the world’s largest shovel maker since 1897. Survived by a daughter and a step-daughter. Funeral services planned in Pittsburgh.
James D. Neel a 49 year old bank teller was sentenced to six years in prison by Federal Judge Nelson McVickers after pleading guilty to stealing $57 000 from the bank. He admitted to juggling savings accounts to cover shortages.
Civil Aeronautics Board officials opened hearings on two airline crashes that killed 95 over Decoration Day weekend. The Eastern Airlines DC-4 at Port Deposit Maryland likely suffered a tail assembly structural failure. the LaGuardia United crash remains under CAB review.
Harrisburg reports the four cent gasoline tax is now in effect after a temporary one cent levy for two more years. Gov. James H. Duff signed the emergency im position bill to raise about 36 million dollars for 1947 to 49. The measure missed the tax holiday by two days and also allowed townships to form police protection districts and let employers hire male minors over 16 in bowling alleys.
Senate GOP leaders move to send a four billion dollar tax reduction bill to the White House as Democrats and Republicans discuss a possible presidential veto. White House aides anticipate Truman will veto while Knutson predicts passage or law without signature. The House approved the compromise measure 220 to 99 and a Senate vote is expected today.
U S Senate leaders from both parties predicted quick ratification of Italy Hungary Romania and Bulgaria peace treaties as a Hungary coup occurred. Senator Vandenberg warned stability is needed while Senator Connally expected a comfortable margin with minimal opposition. Wherry noted questions but anticipated passage.
Fordham University seismograph recorded a very slight earthquake at 12:32 a.m. EDT. Seismologist Rev. Joseph J. Lynch said the tremor was so faint its direction and distance from New York could not be determined.
General Eisenhower, addressing the United States Military Academy class at West Point, condemned war as mankind's tragic and stupid folly and urged leaders to seek peace through world cooperation. He warned security depends on shared safety and strength of arms, and that Americans should act as Washington did, not as conquerors.
Nine army B 29s depart Andrews Field for Germany to train heavy bombardment crews in the American Occupation Zone. Generals Spaatz and Kenney will participate in preflight ceremonies while the mission also allows RAF over water navigation practice. The flight includes a refueling stop in the Azores and returns to Smoky Hill AAF, Kans., on June 19.
James F. Byrnes, former secretary of state, told President Truman of a proposed $100,000,000 loan to Italy. An Export-Import Bank study team will return soon with recommendations, and approval awaits their report. Byrnes voiced concern for the Italian people.
Washington June 3 The House Armed Services Committee will begin hearings within a week or 10 days on universal military training urged by a Presidential commission. Senate leaders will consider the question next day as President Truman prepares to send the commission report to Congress and express views on unification of the armed forces.
Akron publishers announce the new city directory will be ready for delivery before July 15. They canceled a May 1 delivery date due to staff changes and broader business difficulties.
Lieut. Harry G. Boorman of Chicago was found in the Nicara guan jungle after an Army B 17 crash. He was treated for exposure and described in good condition. Boorman, co pilot of the bomber, was among twelve men accounted for or rescued. three others remained missing as searches continued through heavy rain.
Two local deaths reported. Wendell Holmes Barbour, 64, of 1313 Huron Avenue, and John E. Milsom, 77, of R. D. 2, are listed in the Tuesday June 3 1947 record with ages and addresses.
Police in Philadelphia report a blonde woman’s body stuffed inside an empty oil drum in a northeast ravine. The corpse, wrapped in a May 7 Philadelphia newspaper and padded with sawdust, was found by Edward McMullan. Autopsy scheduled to determine cause of death. investigators believe the woman was in her late thirties and dead 10 days to three weeks. Authorities note possible link to a missing woman tied to a policeman’s murder, but say the case is stumped and details unclear due to the body’s condition.
Senate GOP leadership expects to send the labor bill to the White House Thursday with a conference compromise due in the House tomorrow. House approval is anticipated to be swift and set up prompt Senate action, as Taft predicts a quick handling in under a day. Uncertainty remains over whether President Truman will sign the measure.
Harrisburg June 3. The House Education Committee reported favorably a measure barring second third and fourth class school districts from reopening budgets. Rep. William J. Stonier said the bill aims to stop districts from reopening budgets to grant wage increases.
Verda Miller of Wilmington Avenue spotted her son Fireman T C Clifford Miller in a new film reel shown this week at a local theater. The New Castle sailor, attached to the USS Shangri La crew, is stationed in an Australian port in the reel.
The 26 year old Jack Cameron, of Spruce street, remains missing after a cyanamide plant explosion near Edenburg that killed two and injured eight on Monday morning. Despite a thorough search of the area and surrounding countryside, no trace has been found and reports place him near the gelatin mixing house or in a wooded area as others confirm his absence.
A boiler room explosion at an explosive plant destroyed the gelatin and dynamite mixing houses. Safety rules required workers to avoid the areas near the gelatin mixing house. No formal investigation will be conducted. two holes remain as the only visible aftermath. Mr. Cameron, resident at 407 Spruce Street, is cited alongside his wife and two children Virginia Irene and Jack Jr. Cameron served in World War II with 18 months in the European theatre.
Arthur Mometer looks toward graduation as he finishes junior high with honor roll honors. The family and community celebrate his milestone while he prepares for the next educational peak. He notes a three month break before another start, with seventy eight days until then.
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