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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

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McCarthy Threatens Showdown Over Symington Clash

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy presses for disqualification of Senator Stuart Symington over guidance given to Army Secretary Robert Stevens in the dispute. He seeks Symington to testify under oath and Clifford to be summoned as a witness, as phone-call transcripts are read into the record. Transcripts also disclose calls involving McClellan and Stevens and McCarthy’s own calls.

Washington INS Joseph R. McCarthy McCarthy Army Stuart Symington McCarthy Senate Ivestigating Symington Clark Clifford White House Harry GS. Truman Karl E. Mundt S. D Missouriae Army Robert T. Stevens Wisconsin Clifford Symington-Stevens Steves John L. McClellan D) Ark Stevens Arkansas Democrat

New Castle Traffic Jam Amid Sunny Day And Fish Return

New Castle area sees heavy traffic on all sides as roads clogged Sunday. Pa Newe reports a rainbow trout catch of 22 inches by Leen Sasiadek at 1420 Jackson Avenue. Residents advised to secure homes during absence and monitor windows and doors. Homegrown strawberries progressing to market as Western Pennsylvania construction projects continue with traffic being maintained. The News map remains posted in hotel lobbies, motor clubs, and their lobby.

New Castle Pa Newe Leen Sasiadek Jackson Avenue Pennsylvania Motor Club News

Daily Weather Report United States Statistics

Weather data covers the 24 hour period ending at 9 a.m. today across the United States. The report compiles temperatures precipitation and related figures from regional stations to present a national snapshot of conditions.

United States

Scientists resign amid Fort Monmouth radar lab probe

Chicago based atomic scientists say several Fort Monmouth radar lab experts resigned over security charges against colleagues. They note four of 21 suspended personnel faced adverse decisions and announce reprinting a Federation of American Scientists report. federation found no espionage evidence at Fort Monmouth.

Chicago INS Fort Monmouth N. J Atomic Scientists of Ge R. McCarthy R. Wis Federation of American Scientists

Ten Die As Autos Crash North Of Dunkirk Md

Eight men and two women died in a head on collision on Maryland Route 416 one mile north of Dunkirk at 12 30 a m. A 1953 Mercury driven by Robert Edward Abell 24 of Silver Spring was on the wrong side of the road and collided with a southbound 1947 Oldsmobile driven by Rees Martin Thomas 32 of Oliver. Both drivers died. four others in each car perished.

Dunkirk INS Washington Maryland Pikesville Robert Edward Abell Silver Spring Ees Martin Thomas Oliver, Md Abell Thomas

Two Changing Flat Tire Fatalities Near Easton

Two men changing a flat tire on Route 115 north of Easton were killed by a hit run driver Sunday night. Victims were Frank Hoover 19 of Carbondale and Jack Hoover 25 of Philadelphia. One body lay near the car front fender and the other about 30 feet away, police said.

Easton Frank Hoover Carbondale Jack Hoover Philadelphia

Death Record Mendey June 7 1954

John Kinkela Sr. from Lewellville dies at 2 D. Sussey Philip Deiter from En weed City. Joseph Vesie 53 from Pittsburgh. Alvin Linberg 64 of Elweed City. Judith Ridge 11 months of New Wilmington. Aerisio Turee 73 of 221 East Latten Street.

John Kinkela Lewellville Sussey Philip Deiter Enweed City Joseph G. Vesie Pittsburgh Alvin Carl Linberg Elweed City Judith Lee Ridge New Wilmington Aerisio E. Turee E. Latten St

Anniversary Observed by Soroptimists in New Castle

Soroptimist club members and guests gathered in the Castleton Hotel ballroom to celebrate the Lawrence County club's first birthday with a smorgasbord dinner on Saturday June 5 at 6 30 p.m. Laura Miles welcomed attendees and Miss Margaret Muth served as toast mistress. Mayor Edward DeCarbo greeted the group on behalf of New Castle. Representatives from New Castle Hospital Jameson Memorial Hospital and Lawrence County Society for Crippled Children and Adults spoke. Agnes Selleck summarized the year's activities and the Rose Day fundraiser.

Castleton Hotel Lawrence County Club Laura Miles Margaret Muth Edward DeCarbo New Castle Gilbert Dissen New Castle Hospital Jameson Memorial Hopital Thomas Foley Lawrence County Society Agnes Selleck

Three Die In Pittsburgh Area Auto Crashes

Three persons were killed and at least 14 injured in highway crashes around Pittsburgh. An elderly Northside couple Ed ward Murphy 74 and Leona 68 died after a Route 30 crash near East McKeesport. Clarence Myrick 50 of Pittsburgh died from injuries when the car ran over an embankment near Monongahela township. In another Northside crash a car overturned injuring three adults and three children, none critically hurt.

Pittsburgh Northside Edward Murphy Leona East McKeesport Clarence Myrick Monongahela Township

Westminster College Class of 1954 Commencement

Afternoon exercises mark the Westminster College graduation in New Wilmington sending 150 undergraduates into service professions and further study. Chancellor Rufus H. Fitzgerald urged graduates to face a crisis filled world as 57 pursue advanced degrees. Alumni Day featured a luncheon and elections of officers including Harvey Moore and Robert Jones. Trustees and directors of the Alumni Association and a note on 3 year diplomas for the class of 1904 wrap the event.

Westminster College New Wilmington Rufus H. Fitzgerald University of Pitts Cam Russell Hall Harvey E. Moore Sharon Robert V. Jones Warren, C Roy Grenery Elizabeth McBane Clyde Gilfillan New Castle Clyde Armstrong Pittsburgh William Neeley Alten Kloss Alice Douthett Butler Hershel Rickard Youngstown Margaret Blair Graham Ireland Cleve Continees Ge

Blizzard Traps Motorists on Trail Ridge Road in Colorado

Eight carloads of travelers were rescued by rotary clubs after being trapped overnight by a sudden blizzard on Trail Ridge Road at the Continental Divide. About 25 to 30 people were marooned as three foot snow drifts blocked the highway, which had just opened to summer traffic.

Estes Park Colo INS Rotary Trail Ridge Road Continental Divide Barton Herschier Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado Trail Ridge Highway Arene

Van Fleet resumes world tour with focus on southeast Asia

Gen James Van Fleet, former Korea commander and Eisenhower's personal representative, met President Eisenhower for 30 minutes and will continue a fact finding tour covering Japan and southeast Asia to study U S military assistance programs. Admiral Arthur W. Radford accompanied him to the White House before departure for the Far East for 30 to 60 days.

Washington INS James van Fleet Eisenhower White House Southeast Asia van Fleet Eighth Army Korea U. S Indo-China Japan Indo- China Adm Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Far East

Miss Rodger Crowned Westminster May Queen

Marjorie Rodger a Valencia Pennsylvania business education major was crowned Westminster College May Queen during campus ceremonies. Flower girls Suzanne Smith Jill Taylor Renna Lee Christy Barbara Max assisted. Bobby Jamison carried the crown as the court processed to music.

Marjorie Rodger Valencia Westminster College Margaret Moser Suzanne Smith Jill Taylor Renna Lee Christy Barbara Max Bobby Jamison Queen Rodger

Several Hurt In Auto Crash Near Walma

Vehicle collision on the New Wilmington highway near Walma injured multiple people. Names and ages include Joseph Gargasz 4, driver Joseph Moleskey 30, Dorothy Keller of New Castle on scene. Injured were treated at Jameson Memorial hospital for facial lacerations, concussions, and abrasions with several admitted for further care.

Walma New Wilmington Jameson Memorial Hospital Joseph Gargasz Northview Avenue David Scott Englewood Avenue Hestal Marie Moleskey Gargasz Dorothy Keller New Castle R.D

Fire Inferno Damages Estimated At One Hundred Thousand

York officials estimate unofficial damages at about 100000 after a Saturday night blaze. Thirty five residents fled the apartment house as the fire was brought under control. One fireman was injured in the effort.

York

French To Resume Debate On Indo China Tuesday

Paris June 7 The French National Assembly will resume debate on Indo China Tuesday as fate of the government hangs on the outcome. The session coincides with Gen Paul Ely and Gen Salan arriving in Saigon to address defending the Red River delta against Vietminh forces.

Paris INS French National Assembly Saigon Paul Ely Reowul Salan Red River Vietminhet Ely Aan Aeiet Sets Ser Salan Kuped Georges Bi

Ask President To Review Case Of Scientist

Ten noted scientists urged the President to study the security system that suspended Oppenheimer as a suspected risk. They said the scientist was purged for giving frank advice and warned such policy will eliminate independent minds from defense establishments.

Darrell Garwood Washington INS The Federation of American Scientists Oppenheimer Atomic Energy

City Health Board Named By Council Meeting

Council met in city hall and concurred with Ralph Whites recommendations for health board appointments. Named were John Wood and Mrs. Geraldine Allen to April 1 1958, Sister Mary Johns to April 1 1958, Dr William Goodpastor to April 1 1957, Dr Charlies Whalen to April 1 1998.

City Hall Ralph Whites Am’ John Wood Sister Mary Johns William Goodpastor Geraldine Allen Charlies Whalen

Truck Drivers And Employers Reach Agreement

Pittsburgh dispatch reports that truck drivers and their employers have reached a settlement resolving pending labor disputes. Details of the agreement were not disclosed, but sources say it covers wage and working conditions. The deal averts a potential strike and stabilizes local transport services.

Vietminh seize posts and disrupt Hanoi Haiphong link

Vietminh forces captured two French Union posts northwest of Hanoi and cut the Hanoi Haiphong road rail link again. An ambush hit a road patrol 15 miles west of Hanoi with no reported casualties. French air sorties targeted Vietminh lines as Paris reorganizes defenses in the Tonking delta.

Hanoi INS Vietnam Haiphong Hesse Tonking Indo-China North Africa

Minnesota C-47 crash toll rises to eleven

The Minnesota Air National Guard C-47 crash near Duluth claimed eleven lives. Staff Sgt. Donald Marty, 25, of Duluth, died in hospital as authorities confirmed nine killed instantly and a tenth died the next day. The aircraft went down one mile south of Duluth airport in fog while returning from Indianapolis after attending a 500 mile auto race.

Duluth Minn INS Minnesota Air National Guard Donald Marty Indianapolis

Band Injured At Isaly’s Store After Can Accident

James Warsing of 44014 Court Street injured his right hand on a can while working at Isaly's store on Saturday morning. He received treatment at New Castle hospital.

James Warsing Court Street Isaly's New Castle Hospital

President Eisenhower to Receive Honorary Degree

President Eisenhower makes a non political visit to Maryland and Delaware to receive an honorary doctor of laws from Washington College on Maryland's eastern shore. He is scheduled to speak about the administration's legislative program and will be present at events for the remainder of the congressional session.

Washington Eisenhower Maryland Delaware Washington College

Democratic State Committee to reconvene in Harrisburg

The 113 member Democratic State Committee will meet Wednesday in Harrisburg to reorganize and possibly choose a new chairman. Maurice D. Splain Jr. of Oil City has signaled he may relinquish the chairmanship but leaders have not agreed on a successor.

Harrisburg INS Democratic State Committee Maurice D. Splain Jr Oil City Sprain

Leaf and Play, But They Want to Ee Ae Ee

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