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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1952
Page
2
City council discussed exonerating the 10 percent amusement tax on theater tickets after a meeting with exhibitors. They noted potential revenue loss and that owners promised price cuts, though repeal of the ordinance was not proposed.
Eighteen Maryland votes at the Democratic national convention pledged to Sen. Kefauver Tenn gaining him 94 presidential delegates from three states in one day.
Proceedings for the Jameson class of 1952 graduation include a formal program with address by Wallace N. Jamison Ph D chair of history at Westminster College, diploma presentations by Dr Homer R. Allen, and a reception after in the nurses residence on Wilmington Avenue. The class roster lists graduates from Beaver Falls to Ellwood City and Grove City. The document notes the Northwest Territory Indians were called Long Knives by Americans.
Three obituary notices from New Wilmington and Grove City report the deaths of Carol Dew Riddell eight of Maple Street New Wilmington Charles Hutch Davis 88 of 614 Barmore Street Grove City and Hallett H McCombs 82 of West Clayton Street The notices list birthplaces former jobs church affiliations survivors and funeral arrangements with services and interment details.
The McKim and Dindinger families express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy during the illness and death of a wife mother and sister. Appreciation for floral tributes is noted.
Paris reports indicate communist strikers seized the Renault plant while goon squads aided workers to halt production. The interior ministry deemed the nationwide sit down strike a complete failure as transportation and coal regions largely operated with minor disruptions and several industry sites continued normal operations.
Gener al Eisenhower moves into active politics with a pair of scheduled openings to launch new broadsides against Senator Taft. He revised a Paris approved speech on a flight to Kansas City and Abilene, with a mass media interview set for tomorrow in a local movie house after he faces reporters today.
In loving memory of our husband and father who passed away five years ago today. They say time heals all sorrows yet we still miss him deeply. God gave us strength to bear the loss. Sadly missed by his wife and son.
Pa Newe Observes route on Wilmington avenue on the return trip to town. The bus travels out Worthington avenue to Beaver street then Euclid to Mercer street. Custodial force at Jameson Memorial hospital cleans grounds and trims shrubbery. The adjoining rose garden on Leisure avenue should soon be a sight of beauty. Fire hydrants across the city show paint work from a recent city project and may be completed soon. Canadian bear meat expected as Miles Kennedy and George Maxwell return with a large grizzly.
The Supreme Court ruled seizures unconstitutional and the President questions Taft Hartley actions though labor and management push for a new round of wage talks. Officials warn a prolonged strike could halt defense production and slow rearmament as talks with CIO United Steelworkers are expected to begin this week.
The steel walkout prompted 1,200 layoffs in other industries and an 8,000 employee layoff at a Pennsylvania railroad set for tomorrow. In Washington, Henry Fowler warned several major plants may shut this month unless the strike ends soon, saying four to five days could disrupt military output and prolonged action could delay defense projects and easing construction controls.
We sincerely thank relatives and friends for sympathy kindness and for flowers and cars donated during our bereavement. Mrs Angeline Arcuri and Son Mrs Mary Cialella Mrs Rose Cadman Mrs Lou Carney
In a head on crash near Pittsburgh early today Ross Klingensmith 18 died at a city hospital of a fractured skull. His twin Leo 18 remained in serious condition with head injuries at Shady Side hospital. Cousin Peter J Klingensmith 17 and Ralph Adams 17 also injured, while John Breiner 17 and David Patton 21 sustained head injuries. Robert Bish 20 driver of the other car was injured but refused treatment.
Negotiations involving the transportation company, city officials, and the union avoided a midnight bus strike. Mayor DeCarbo and state labor conciliator Troy Birns helped reach a retroactive twelve cent per hour increase to June 1, with working conditions to be revisited later in the presence of an international union representative.
Dr. M B Flannigan of Indianapolis suffered cuts and bruises of the left eye when a foul ball struck him in the second inning of the Brooklyn Pittsburgh game. He was wearing glasses and detained at Eye and Ear Hospital for treatment. The Pirates lost 6 4.
The new pastor arrives to fill the vacancy created by Rev. A. E. Simon's resignation. He has shown interest in Luther League and youth work and taught at Camp Sutherlyn. He and his wife will move to 320 Winter Avenue in June with their children Karen and James. Installation and welcoming events are being planned and dates will be announced.
A large opening day session drew a big crowd in ideal weather. The auditorium hosted the reunion with a dinner and program for members and one lady only, with doors to be tried and places set aside for the class and their ladies. Members and their ladies not attending the dinner may attend the entertain. Drive Slow-Children Move Fast.
American forces conducted raids inside Red-ruled compounds and freed 17 anti Communists and about 75 prisoners including five ringleaders. Brigadier General Boamer declared the mission complete with the remark there was nothing to it. The article adds trivia noting John Adams as the first US vice president and the Empire State Building cost about 50 million dollars.
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