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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1959
Page
10
Two commuter trains collided head on near a Sao Paulo suburb during rush hour killing 45 and injuring more than 70. Among the dead were 37 men, five women and three children. Officials said one train was routed incorrectly onto the main line, causing the wreck.
District Attorney Joseph Solo tight lipped about an auto crash that killed Mr and Mrs Walter Belldogue. DeWayne Wak 17 and Larry Mitchell 16 are in custody on involuntary manslaughter and related charges. Police seek lie detector help as authorities withhold details pending investigation and bond amounts. Pope John XXIII urged prayers for the Geneva foreign ministers conference in an unscheduled Vatican address.
An international romance between an American college student and a Soviet coed faces diplomatic hurdles as his family and the U S State Department push to hasten bringing her to the United States The groom Thomas J Hegarty 23 of Boston wed Laisa Tarasovna Ivanova May 28 He must report for National Guard duty at Camp Drum New York through August His mother Mrs Hegarty says plans to reunite are being pursued amid a tense Cold War climate.
Harrisburg officials will meet Monday to review charges of irregularities in Beaver County highway operations and alleged kickbacks to Samuel G. Neff, manager of the State Workmen's Insurance Fund, from highway equipment contractors.
Western delegates report a standstill at the Geneva foreign ministers conference. Khrushchev is urged to break the deadlock for any summit, with Gromyko awaiting Kremlin orders on Western Berlin interim proposals amid anticipated Soviet propaganda during Monday's arrival of 17 German Communist leaders. Meanwhile, ex-democratic chairman Neff denies allegations of a 5 percent campaign funding plan and attacks by Smith's audit, accusing partisan motives and defending safety contributions to the Commonwealth.
George Moses, seeking Democratic mayor but losing, reported spending 1224.78 with no contributions. William Erk, Republican candidate for city council, listed 416.95 in expenses with a 92.30 contribution from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Robert B. Gee, Republican county corner nominee, filed 211.53 in expenses. Four Democratic endorsed candidates spent under 150. Tehard H. Moffatt, Richard J. Davis, Richard H. Biddiz, and William G. Clark won or sought nominations. County and City Controllers Dodds and Cleveland, plus J. Raymond Menelee, filed affidavits. Deadline for accounts is June 1. newspaper publisher Waller T. Lenz, 62, vice president of Healthache Printing, died after a fatal heart attack during golf at Lyonier County Club.
Senates tribute salutes General George C. Marshall praised as a great American. Former secretary of state and chief of staff received gratitude from Western nations aided by his plan after World War II.
American and French leaders gather at Omaha Beach to honor fallen soldiers who seized the first foothold in France on D Day. The scene recalls the 1944 assault, the fierce fighting, and the many dead and wounded among Allied troops.
Charles Starkweather seeks U S Supreme Court relief after a federal panel declined a stay of execution, as Nebraska prepares to carry out the death sentence while a deadly crowd crush at Beverly Speedway injures 26 during a Friday night stock car event.
Testimony wrapped up in a High Court hearing on the Young Men’s Christian Association and First Christian Church appeal of a state Liquor Control Board transfer. The board approved moving Christine Cialella’s Jefferson Cafe license to 20 West Washington Street, despite opposition from the YMCA and church. A Sept. 1 court date was set for final legal arguments, with a ruling to follow.
East German Communists warned of a possible economic strangulation of West Berlin if West Germany proceeds with plans for a presidential election. Propaganda chief Gerhart Eisler suggested intensifying tolls on Berlin bound trucks and barges. Reports also touched on Adenauer’s chancellorship and possible Bundestag moves affecting the city.
Westminster College begins an eight week course in Industrial Management on Monday with about 40 industry and management representatives. Prof. Samuel Sloan directs the program, which focuses on basic economics, communications, and human relations. Dr. Millard C. Faught will give the keynote address. 25 engineers and professors assist. President Will Orr discusses future plans as students arrive.
The city will open all 18 playgrounds for the summer program at 1 p.m. Monday. Recreation director Rees Hantery said playground supervisors meet at 9 a.m. Monday at Deshon Annex to review rules, receive equipment, and begin assignments. Eight new instructors join positions across multiple sites including Dean Park Croton Washington Franklin Pollock and Mahoning.
AcTan, about 70, suffered severe burns in a morning fire started when he slept smoking in bed. His son John Saad, 53, and neighbor Steve Naples, 19, were treated for burns and injuries during rescue. Firemen responded near 1 30 p.m. at the smoke-filled room.
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