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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1958

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De Gaulle Reaches Algeria to Assert Authority in Showdown

Premier Charles de Gaulle arrives in Algiers in full general’s uniform to enforce his authority over rebel military and civilian leaders. He is expected to dissolve the revolutionary Committees of Public Safety as part of his bid to end the Algerian crisis and consolidate his grip on the government and army.

Algiers UPI Charles de Gaulle Algeria Paris Revolutionary “Committees of Public Safety Pierre Pflimlin de Gaulle Pierre Flimlin Revolutionary “‘Committees of Public Safety Paul Ely Henry Nomy Navy Georges Cabanier Defense Department Pierre Guillaumat Louis Jacquinot Max LeJeune Sahara

Postponement Of French Debt May Be Asked

Washington officials say new French Premier Charles de Gaulle may seek postponement of France’s 78 million dollar loan repayment to the United States this year to bolster the economy. De Gaulle would use funds for domestic needs. Eisenhower sent a personal wish to De Gaulle and Sen. Humphrey urged talks in Washington to bolster U S French relations.

Washington UPI Charles de Gaulle France United States Gen. de Gaulle Ihe Eisenhower de Gaulle Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn

Cuba Turmoil Yields Forty Dead In Orientes Campaign

Reports from Santiago say at least 40 people were killed in Cuba eastern Oriente Province as government forces of up to 11,000 attacked rebel positions near Bayamo. The fighting centered around Buey Arriba with support from planes tanks and artillery, while rebels reportedly damaged two army fighters before the planes returned.

Havana UPI Fidel Castro Cuba Oriente Santiago Buey Arriva Bayamo Sierra Maestra Mountains

Eisenhower Urges Youth Fitness Week Proclamation

President Eisenhower calls American civic groups to promote mental social spiritual and physical youth fitness during National Youth Fitness Week. The piece notes the International Geophysical Year stamp and a forthcoming four cent stamp. A downtown store advertises lamps with bulbs extra and a cloudy weather day for housewives.

Dwight D. Eisenhower America International Geophysical Year

Daily Weather Report Western Pennsylvania

Mostly sunny and warm today with highs 75 to 82. Thursday brings more clouds and a few afternoon and evening thunderstorms. 24 hour period ends 7 am shows a high of 75 and a low of 43 with no precipitation and heavy dew. river stage 5.4 feet. A year ago the high was 79, low 40, river 5.5 feet.

Pennsylvania

UAW AMC Reach Contract Extension Amid Auto Talks

UAW and AMC strike a contract extension while GM Ford and Chrysler reject extensions. AMC workers retain current terms with no new pay raise beyond the March 2 cost of living increase. The deal preserves existing contract conditions with 10 days notice to cancel and cannot be terminated before June 25.

Detroit UPI United Auto Workers American Motors Corp General Motors Ford Chrysler UAW Edward L. Cushman American Motors AMC Cushman Norman Matthews

West German President Heuss Begins U S State Visit

West German President Theodor Heuss arrives in Washington with Foreign Minister Heinrich von Brentano for a three day state visit as guest of President Eisenhower. They plan talks with Secretary Dulles on international problems including the French crisis and NATO concerns.

Washington UPI Theodor Heuss Eisenhower Heinrich von Brentano Heuss United States Germany Brentano John Foster Dulles Teaths Harold Macmillan U.S Charles de Gaulle NATO Ottawa Columbine III Canada

Fair Warmth Expected Across Much of the Nation

United Press International reports calmer winds and generally fair weather from the Pacific Coast to the Southern and Central Plateau. A low pressure center over Wyoming and Colorado explains temperature contrasts from near 80 in Nebraska to 40s and 50s in the Northern Rockies. Iowa saw $35,000 in damage from a Mason City windstorm that wrecked a hangar and planes.

United Press International Pacific Coast Plains North Platte Neb Nebraska Rockies North Dakota Wyoming Colorado Iowa Mason City Pacific Northwest Great Lakes Tennessee Atlantic Coast Gulf Region Mississippi Valley

Mayor To Ask Council For Referendum On Third Class City Status Change

Mayor Edward A. DeCarbo proposes placing a change in New Castle government on the general election ballot. He told the New Castle Junior Chamber of Commerce voters should decide the city’s system, noting other cities like Butler and Johnstown have already voted. He did not specify the preferred form or the council’s sentiment.

Edward A. DeCarbo DeCarbo New Castle Butler Johnstown

Odds Against Democrats Winning Senate Control

The odds favor Republicans to keep control of the Pennsylvania Senate in the November elections. Of 26 seats up, Democrats hold 15 and must gain at least three Republican seats to organize. Five seats will be open due to retirements or not seeking reelection, including Dent’s seat and the 60th district race. In Philadelphia’s 4th District, Thomas P. McCreesh runs against Republican Harry G. Sugarman.

Burton W. Siglin United Press International Harrisburg UPI Senate John H. Dent Roy E. Furman Westmoreland County Dent GOP Rowland B. Mahany Crawford Philadelphia Thomas P. McCreesh John K. McCreesh Harry G. Sugarman

PRR Protest Of Liberty St Viaduct Stated

A letter from a Pennsylvania Railroad attorney informed council that an objection to the state's 900 foot Liberty Street viaduct plan in Mahoningtown would be filed with the Public Utilities Commission. The plan to extend Route 18 across Liberty Street faces alternate routes and ongoing bypass discussions involving City Engineer Woolcock and county officials. A PUC field meeting at the Liberty Street site is planned for Thursday at 3:45 p.m.

Pennsylvania Railroad Mahoningtown Public Utilities Commission State Highways Dept Liberty St Montgomery St Lafayette Edward A. DeCarbo Lafayette St Liberty New Castle Mt. Jackson Covert Station Parktown Corners Harbor St Wilmington Rd Daniel B. Woolcock Public Utility Commission PUC St. County

Weather highs and lows across the nation Tuesday

The hottest reading in the nation reached 105 degrees at Presidio Texas with the U S Weather Bureau reporting. The coolest early morning temperature was 27 degrees at Fraser Colorado.

New York UPI Presidio Tex U.S. Weather Bureau Fraser, Colo

Tax Plan Costs Debated as County Delays New Appraisal Contract

County commissioners postponed action on a proposed 250000 contract to correct errors in the tax equalization program. Talks with two Ohio appraisal firms were described as satisfactory, with a conditional contract possible and payments spread over three years.

Ohio Edward E. MccConahy M 1cConahy County Board of Tax Revision and Assessment Joseph W. Gilmore Wettich McConahy County Tax Department Ingham Lloyd H. Mullen Meadville Mullen Lawrence County MacConahy

Brown Beats Knowland in California Primary Battle

California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown wins a strong combined vote against Senator William F. Knowland in a cross filing primary. Los Angeles turnout surges due to the Chavez Ravine stadium referendum, which approved a city contract for Dodgers site land. Patterson defeats Wallace in Alabama, Saunders secures GOP nomination in South Dakota, setting up general election matches.

UPI Edmund G. Brown William F. Knowland California Patterson Alabama Brown Senate Golden State Los Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Chavez Ravine Brooklyn E.d.j Wallace John Patterson George Wallace James E. Folsom South Dakota Phil Saunders Ralph Herseth Joe Foss Knowland

Leader Calls Highways Carelessness Lead To Deaths

Gov George M. Leader told the Eastern Conference of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators that pedestrians killed fell from 2564 in 1937 to 450 last year but about 1700 still die yearly on Pennsylvania roads. He urged radar and chemical tests for intoxication and said legislators must back modern highway safety tools.

Hershey UPI George M. Leader

City Seniors and Careers New Castle High School Graduation

New Castle High School holds commencement for 444 seniors at 8 p.m. in the Cathedral. Dr. Neal Bowman NA M public relations director delivers the address on Changes and Challenges. Invocation by Dr. W C Calvert. Principal Clare B Book presents the class. diplomas awarded by Samuel H Byers board president.

New Castle High School Neal Bowman National Association of Manufacturers W. C. Calvert First Methodist Church Clare B

Sampson Street Bids Sought for Widening to Four Lanes

The state will receive construction bids for widening Sampson Street to a four-lane highway on June 27. District engineer H. S. Gahagan said work on the 59 mile stretch from Grant Street to the city line could start within two weeks to a month after bids are opened.

Sampson St United Press International H. $. Gahagan Grant St

Slayer Of Two Facing Jury

Beaver Pennsylvania UPI reports a grand jury will consider murder charges against Arthur Schuck 41 in the April ambush killings of Vincent J. Quigley and William E. Engel. Schuck says he was too drunk to remember if he fired the rifle found in his Economy home. Two other men Theodore Pallow and James Moore were indicted for separate fatal shootings in March and May respectively.

Beaver UPI Arthur Schuck Schuck Vincent J. Quigley William E. Engel Economy Theodore Pallow Midland

Junk Truck Driver Killed in Railroad Crossing Crash

Henry McBride, 41, of Verona, died Tuesday when his junk truck was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad freight engine at a crossing in O’Hara Two. In a second incident, Joseph Brandtner, 57, of Pittsburgh, was killed Tuesday when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad locomotive at a crossing in Hazelwood.

Pittsburgh UPI Henry McBride Verona Pennsylvania Railroad O'Hara Joseph Brandtner Baltimore and Ohio Hazelwood

Obituary notices and theater listings in local pages

Classifieds page lists obituaries and theater notices with contact lines. Radio TV column and cross word feature appear alongside sport and editorial notes. Local society notices and public phone numbers accompany brief theater schedules and ads.

Sona Ee Cross Word Editoria Q Sporte Ellwood Vous Evaccaceut

Miss June and Arthur Mometer Chronicle

A playful portrait marks Miss June awaiting warmth on a cool morning as Arthur Mometer notes she is sixty five today. The piece blends light mood with birthday remark, hinting at affectionate nostalgia and seasonal change.

Miss June

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Daily Weather Report Tice Guadelajara, Mex Red Cross San Agustin Aeronaves de Mexico PRR Gilmore W Henry Wettich City Seniors and Careers RSD Arthur Mometer
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