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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1956
Page
20
School calendar details final week for New Castle public schools. Pupils face shortened days through Wednesday with Thursday closed for students except new sophomores. Orientation for tenth graders set for Thursday afternoon at the high school.
On Friday all pupils report at the usual time to receive their reports. They will be there briefly before dismissal for summer vacation. The seniors finished their work last week and are now graduates.
NORRISTOWN PA INS reports alfalfa weevils or snout beetles are infesting Montgomery County alfalfa, with losses estimated around 250 000 dollars. Assistant agriculture agent Marion Deppen says the weevils, first appearing locally, have devastated plant tops and follow a strong European distribution pattern. Nearby Chester County faced prior heavy outbreaks, while Montgomery also sees a severe caterpillar invasion transitioning to moths.
Miss Jeanne A. Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph A Cooper of 322 Hillcrest Ave receives a Bachelor of Science at Bucknell University 106th commencement on Monday June 11. She was active on L Agenda and Bucknellian staffs and is a member of Pi Beta Phi. General Carlos P Romulo will address the class.
A United States Navy Aerobee rocket launched from White Sands Proving Grounds rose 36 miles, far below the projected 138 miles. The 26 foot missile stayed aloft 350 seconds, as reporters and photographers sheltered inside a blockhouse due to potential debris. An eight man naval crew prepared the craft for launch amid a heavy firing schedule.
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 decision, upheld the dismissal of Doris Walker from Cutter Laboratories in Berkeley California in 1949 citing California contract law. Justice Douglas dissented arguing the ruling sanctions a violation of free speech and that belief cannot be penalized.
YMCA and YWCA plan a basket picnic for Family Night on Friday June 8 at 5 30 p m at YMCA Fred L Rentz camp two miles past Harlansburg Beverages for children and adults provided by the organizations Leadership Corp supervises games Registrations due at YWCA Information Desk by noon Friday June 8
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