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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1964
Page
1
UPI tally shows Sen. Barry Goldwater likely to secure over 600 first ballot votes at the GOP convention, with 443 delegates already pledged after his California primary victory, nearing the July convention in San Francisco.
United Press International reports European reaction to Barry Goldwater's California primary win. Major papers in London Moscow and Stockholm criticize his stance while campaign aides plan for a convention push and possible stop Goldwater efforts. Goldwater edges closer to GOP nomination with 86 California votes.
The House approved an interstate highways aid bill by 249 to 0 sending it to the Senate. The program totals about $2 billion over two years and would begin in 1965, with Pennsylvania receiving $42.6 million in federal funds.
Methodist Bishop W Vernon Middleton announced changes at the Western Pennsylvania Conference in Soldiers and Sailors Hall Pittsburgh. Rev H Pat Albright longtime Wesley Methodist Church pastor is moved to First Methodist Erie. Rev Jacob H Breakiron of Baden to replace him at Wesley. Epworth picks Rev Jack Parsons from Shefield for pastor duties. Rev Donald Baird listed among the transfers.
California Republicans question a 51 49 California primary victory for Barry Goldwater over Nelson Rockefeller as a clear shift to the right. About 38 percent of registered Republicans voted for Goldwater, sparking comments that the win is narrow and not indicative of broad GOP support. In another note, Pennsylvania Gov. Scranton rejects a Goldwater Scranton ticket as unacceptable.
The Pennsylvania Senate approved the $70 million Project 70 recreation and conservation program. A final vote on the General Appropriations Bill and eminent domain revisions is scheduled for the June 8 reconvening. Rural Republicans Hawbaker Stroup and Van Sant opposed the Project 70 measure.
The milk truck brakes failed on a grade in Pulaski this morning and the vehicle careened through the village missing several children before crashing onto the east bank of the Shenango River. Robert E. Lee, 25, of Lakewood RD 5, was injured and taken to Jamestown Memorial Hospital with multiple contusions and lacerations. Crossing guard Mary Winters guided children to safety as the truck demolished its $600 milk load.
President Johnson approved plans to intensify and streamline the military effort against Red guerrillas in South Viet Nam and sought a formula to block further Communist advances in Laos. Officials said a Honolulu strategy yielded recommendations, with direct intervention in North Viet Nam not currently planned but not ruled out if conditions worsen.
Partly cloudy morning sprinkles give way to mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Warmer in the south, cooler in the north with highs from 62 to 67 in the north and 67 to 74 in the south. Tonight clear and cooler with frost in mountain valleys. lows 36 to 43. Friday mostly sunny and warmer.
The City Council funds about 12 fire hydrants at roughly 250 dollars each with two to be installed on E Lynn Street after the Matey fire. The council hires S R Snodgrass Co to prepare balance sheets for major accounts at 950 dollars, not all 13 special funds. City Solicitor White to drop the federally aided street program and reject a 277000 dollar grant due to lack of matching funds amid council disputes.
Mayor John C. Jordan urged a unified land acquisition and financing program with three steps to improve agency information sharing. He called for a city council observer at all meetings, periodic chairmen meetings, and use of the Lawrence County Regional Planning Commission as a planning catalyst. Councilman Richard H. Biddle supported the ideas and urged broader participation from GNCA and county reps.
The Union Area School Board approved a $14 000 increase for 50 teachers after negotiating with the Union Area Teachers Association on reversing a May 18 100 annual cost of living allowance. Raises align salaries to the state scale with 200 plus half the gap and are limited to reaching scale.
Gene Mauch of Phillies praised for success on Page 26. Billy Williams likened to Ted on Page 27. Ellwood City hosts Redevelopment Authority discussion tonight on Page 20. New Castle High graduates marked by a big night on Page 16. South Pacific returns to Crescent Theater Mahoningtown on Page 22. Mrs John F Kennedy draws tourist attention on Page 25. Administrative Management Society article on paperwork on Page 31. Council of Jewish Women to be led by coordinators on Page 8. Mrs Charles Black honored by Garden Council in Lawrence County on Page 12.
Death notices list Mrs. Margaret Mae Houk 79 of 3612 Ellwood Rd Mrs. David Chapman 49 of Ellwood City Mrs. Nancy Eleanor Nellie McNulty 91 of 115 Milton St and J Roy Strobel 56 of 1004 Marshall Ave reported on June 4 1964 Ellwood Page.
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