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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1949
Page
12
Youngstown faces continued transport paralysis as a seventh day bus strike endures. Gasoline truck drivers delay a threatened walkout after a union meeting with trucking firms to discuss a wage increase from 1.25 to 1.50 per hour.
Hollywood ins reports Eddie Cantor says the Give a Gift to the Yanks Who Gave drive distributed over 2,100,000 gifts worth 5 million to ill and wounded veterans in national hospitals in 1948. Since 1944 about 8 million gifts valued at 20 million have been donated by groups including the American Legion VFW AMVETS DAV and the National Retail Dry Goods Association.
London reports Debrett's lists twenty baronetcies awaiting claim in Britain. Prospective claimants must prove male-line descent and pay 500 dollars to establish. 25 dollars annual tax on bearing arms. Benefits include title, arms, Lady status, Royal enclosure ticket, and Court presentation for daughters, though not a peerage.
Argentina’s Peronista movement, dominant since 1952, is set to seek reelection in 1958 after a constitutional amendment allowed consecutive terms. Party factions name two leading contenders: Buenos Aires Province Governor Colonel Domingo A. Mercante and Transport Minister Juan F. Castro.
British naval designers say they have perfected the world’s fastest submarine following secret trials. The Seraph, a World War II cloak and dagger craft commanded by Lieutenant N. L. A. Jewell, previously carried General Giraud from Vichy and helped arrange Allied talks with French officers before North Africa.
June enlistment ceilings are raised by First Lt. John W. Sabol head of the U S army and U S air force principal recruiting station. He says June should be highly productive as high school graduates can enlist immediately after graduation without waiting and may enter army technical schools to continue education. For details contact recruiting stations at Frew Building room 400 or Post Office Building room 202 or call 4745.
In 1835 a Philadelphia built locomotive featured the first cab designed to protect the engineer and fireman, destined for the Lehigh Valley Road.
CHAMBERSBURG Pa June 8 An alert Western Union office manager helped arrest Frank Dorato 28 of Buffalo N Y on theft charges He was detained as officers awaited a telegram response Dorato led officials to the stolen automobile and awaits transfer to New York authorities
Geneva police crack a counterfeit dollar ring as three Romanians are arrested with 500 dollars in fake five and ten dollar notes. Seizures include hundreds more false American notes with unclear total circulation across Geneva and Lausanne. The suspects claim refugee status though no official documentation was pursued.
Mothers and daughters and friends of United Presbyterian enjoyed a dinner and program on June 2 with speakers, music, and awards. Local graduates and garden club events are announced along with births and visits from area residents.
Members of the Mothers' club and families held a picnic at Roosevelt Park marking the year's end. Relays and games filled the evening with a committee of Mrs. Donald Wiseman Mrs. Ed Pope Mrs. Donald Gibson and Mrs. Merrick Ventresco named. New president Mrs. Charles Grunenwald spoke of next year’s club work.
Mr and Mrs Erwin McMorran and son Bobby and Mr and Mrs J C Young called at New Castle on Sunday. Miss Millie Stauffer visited New Castle on Saturday. The Stenickes visited their sister Etta Trudal on Sunday. C P McLaughlin Nora Youngstown and Frank Conroy Mary Jane Struthers were guests of H C Dudas on Thursday. Sumners and Clemmer called in New Castle on Saturday. H C Dudas and children visited Beaver Falls on Friday. Charles Dice and family called at New Castle on Saturday. Charles Lambright and daughter Eleanor also called at New Castle on Saturday.
Timberland reports 43 million board feet of saw timber this year in New Mexico. Forest Service notes half the state's timber remains in virgin stands and untapped, implying substantial future growth potential.
Westinghouse engineers claim one pound of burnable atomic fuel could yield energy equal to 1,500 tons of coal or 230,000 gallons of oil as they develop a power plant to propel a navy ship. Mauna Kea on Hawaii rises 13,825 feet, the island’s highest peak. Pelee’s hair describes volcanic glass threads formed by lava dribbled and fused.
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