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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
2
Gen MacArthur expands the campaign against communism in Japan with the arrest of four union leaders and two more officials on charges of acting against Allied occupation. The moves follow the banishment of Akahata editors amid a purge and a shift away from anti American coverage.
A naturalized citizen cannot become President of the United States. The apple parer was invented around 1803 by Moses Coates in Downingtown Pennsylvania.
Senate Democratic Leader Lucas warned that enough votes for a six month rent control extension may not exist with many Democrats opposing the bill. He indicated few Republicans may support it as federal price ceilings face expiry on June 30 without action. Lucas pressed for a vote and floated a possible night session to break a filibuster led by Senator Cain. Cain earlier attacked the delay by delivering a lengthy speech before the chamber moved to minor business.
The parish house will be reconfigured into multiple classrooms with a new chapel and back entrance. Renovations include removing the front porch, a larger entry door, and a gas furnace heating both units. The church school will occupy the south side while the study and office occupy the north. third floor classrooms may be used by September 1 with a dedicatory program planned. The Aurora Borealis was first recorded in America on December 11, 1719.
Harrisburg report notes former servicemen in school cannot receive twenty dollar weekly unemployment benefits while getting federal subsistence payments. Executive Director A. J. Caruso says most re adjustment allowances ended last July but some remain eligible. He stresses SRA benefits are not summer vacation pay and eligibility requires willingness to accept work.
Mrs. John E. Elliott and Mrs. John E. White lead registration while Mrs. Charles F. Morrow and Mrs. Fred G. Moser host reception and Mrs. W. Ear Leslie and Mrs. Walter R. Hawk oversee entertainment for the spring reunion. Friday night features dinner, motion picture shorts, group singing led by David W. Rees, organ by Ermel E. Branstetter, stage program, a feature film, and dancing amid a note on New York Citys 738 miles of subway and elevated tracks.
Multiple obituaries list deaths from New Castle and nearby towns. Alex Veri aged 57 of 711 Young Street died at New Castle hospital after a long illness. survivors include wife Agnes Rainey Veri and two children. Other notices include Mrs. Matilda Cunningham Hughes and Mrs. Marcia Williams Cain, with funeral details and burial plans in St. Vitus and Castle View Burial Park.
Funeral services for Mrs. John A. Wagner of 814 Oak street were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Cunningham funeral home with Rev. J Calvin Rose officiating. Pallbearers included Lloyd Hamil Harry Thompson Paul Reffner Dale Johnston Jess Long and Jack Rynd. Burial was in Oak Park cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs Edith Clark Lyons of 703 West Washington street were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the R L Boyd chapel.
Dr G S Bennett of First Christian Church John Sankey Albert Shoaff and Joseph and Merle Brooks served as pallbearers Burial held at Graceland cemetery after the funeral service
William W. Remington former Commerce Department official was indicted by a federal grand jury in New York on a charge of perjury. The indictment comes amid ongoing investigations into his past actions in the department.
The Kansas Mo Centennial stamp is on sale at the local post office, violet in color and depicting the city now and a century ago. Amid Canadian coin influx, vacation season begins as church treasurers report coins in offerings. Some coins are turned in for less than worth and banks reject them. Local churches plan extensive Children’s Day activities next Sunday with morning programs.
The king inspected guards from an open carriage while taking the salute from a dais. Life guards performed in the ceremony for the first time in 12 years with Queen Elizabeth Dowager Queen Mary and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret watching from a balcony. Princess Elizabeth, heir to the throne, was unable to participate due to expecting a second child in August. Civil servants enjoyed a half holiday for the celebration.
A fatal shooting near West Falls Street ends with Wiley dying from chest wounds after an argument with wardens, Erma Bennings, and witnesses. Wiley’s companions Perkins and Fears assisted during the incident and await formal hearings as coroner and police investigate. Wiley, born March 5, 1928 in Adamsburg, is survived by a wife, siblings, and others, with funeral plans set at Crunkleton funeral home.
The funeral was conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Church of God in Christ on Moravia Street with Elder Shepherd in charge. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
The House Post Office Committee approved 12 to 8 a bill ordering Postmaster General Donaldson to rescind his one mail delivery a day order. Senate panel backed similar action 8 to 0. Donaldson cut deliveries from twice to once daily in residential areas on April 18 citing appropriations limits.
About 37 reserve officer training corps students from Washington & Jefferson College set sail for Bermuda on the first college ROTC training cruise arranged by Maj. Kenneth F. Langland. The group, aiming to study the transportation corps, will reach Hamilton June 14 and return June 17.
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