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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1954

Page

2

Final Meeting of New Castle Ministerial Association

The final meeting of the 1953 84 season was held at First Presbyterian Church. Rev Munn and Dr Garth Koch listed speakers for summer and noted plans for Dr E Stanley Jones visit. Labor leader Alfred Mascare spoke on labor problems and church relations with industry.

New Castle Senate Union Everett F. Spring Ae Nes First Cristian Church New Famand Howard ¥. Munn Garth Koch Melrey Wirick Evangelical United Brethren Church Teamsters Union Pennsylvania Afl

In Memoriam for Lewis B. McKnight

In memory of our dear husband and father Lewis B McKnight who died June 8 1953 sadly missed by those who loved him most my wife and children publish date unknown

Lewis. B. McKnight

Wisconsin recall effort targets McCarthy petitions

Sauk County district attorney Harlan W. Kelley plans to issue a state warrant to seize petitions for the Joe Must Go movement amid alleged irregularities. Gore says petitions will back a new recall drive and expects one million votes in Wisconsin in November with 250,000 signatures needed on the second attempt.

Harlan W. Kelley Sauk County Gore McCarthy Wisconsin

Gem Dealer Under Arrest In Boston Smuggling Sweep

Samuel Leiser, a 30 year old Manhattan gem dealer, is held without bail after customs at Logan airport seized nearly 350 carats of polished stones worth over 100000. Officials say the arrest exposes a multinational diamond smuggling ring believed to move millions yearly. Leiser, in U S Marine Hospital for shock, will be arraigned there by a U S marshal.

Boston INS Manhattan Maynard L. Hutchinson Samuel Leiser New York Seieure Leiser U. S. Marine Hospital U. S Logan Airport Gander Mid

McCarthy Army dispute delays hearings as Jackson loses bid

Republican senators rejected Sen. Jackson’s move to subpoena former White House counsel Clifford. Mundt said Clifford would be called only if investigators exceed the original witness list. The executive session delayed al opening of the second day of hearings amid a heated clash between McCarthy and Symington.

Alvin Spivak Washington INS Henry M. Jackson D. Wash White House Clark Clifford Joseph R. McCarthy Karl E. Mundt R Clifford Jackson Mundt Joe Stu McCarthy Sen Stuart Symington Symington Army Robert T. Stevens Stevens Harry S. Truman

Mrs Letera Conti Dies After Long Illness at 16

Mrs Cassie Letera Conti aged 16 died at New Castle hospital after a lingering illness. Born November 12 1807 to Anthony and Josephine Letera she lived here all her life and belonged to St Vitus church. Survived by husband Lawrence Conti three children Ruth George Lawrence Jr Irene Paglia a brother Robert Letera and three grandchildren Requiem mass at St Vitus church Friday 8 30 am burial St Vitus cemetery. Funeral home visitation times listed.

Lawrence Conti Cassie Letera Conti Canyon Street New Castle Hospital New Castle Anthony Josephine Pape Letera St. Vitus Church Ruth George Lawrence, Jr Irene Paglia Robert Letera St. Vitus Cemetery DeCarbo Funeral Home East Sutton Cunningham

French Assembly Indo China Debate Postponed For Day

The French National Assembly resumed debate on Indo China with US criticism and was postponed to Wednesday at Premier Laniel's request to allow Foreign Minister Bidault to speak. Molotov had urged a full Geneva session today, with blocs hoping for a quick peace and rejection of the European Defense Community.

Paris INS French National Assembly United States Joseph Laniel Georges Bidault V. M. Molotov Communist Bloc Laniel Indo-China

Calvary Church VBS Planned With Theme Pioneering For Christ

Calvary Gospel Tabernacle announces its annual Vacation Bible School from June 9 for two weeks, daily 9 to 11 a.m. at the Vogan Street church. Ages four to 15 include sessions led by Rev. Howard V. Sartell and a team of department superintendents Mrs. Jenkins Miss Jo Ann Slater Miss Eugenia Othites and Mrs. William Walters.

The Calvary Gospel Tabernacle Vogan Street Howard V. Sartell Jenkins Jo Ann Slater Eugenia Othites William Walters

Geneva Parley Hears Bidault On Communist Proposals

The Geneva talks discuss a Red dominated Asiatic collective security system with a possible push to raise European security and a settlement in Germany. Reports from Communist circles say Molotov will press for Russia to secure agreement to end the war in Indo China and keep the conference moving.

Germany Molotov Russia Geneva Indo-China

Barry Breaks Leg After Sunday Fall

Richard Krause aged two of 104 North Crawford avenue was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital late Monday for a simple fracture of the left leg from a fall on Sunday. The injury was not initially seen as serious.

Barry Richard Krause Crawford Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital

Tire Wear Disproportionate On Curves At Akron

Tire wear on curves is up to 1200 percent greater than on straightaways, a finding linked to road design and driving dynamics near Akron.

Dulles Urges Conference on Guatemala

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles urged an inter American foreign ministers conference to discuss the Communist threat in Guatemala. He said a Rio Pact decision within a week is likely and noted the U S will consult Latin American allies before any talks.

Washington INS John Foster Dulles U. S Guatemala Dulles Czechoslovakia Red Island United Fruit Co

Dulles Warns of Breakup in Geneva Talks

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned the Geneva talks on Korea and Indo China are near breakdown. He said the United States may act with or without allies if China opens armed aggression, but will not go alone under current conditions. He stressed the unity plan still holds promise if allies agree.

Howard Handleman 1.N. G Washington John Foster Dulles U. S Indo-China Far East Dulles Geneva America South Asia Korea West Coast

Government of Premier Laniel Faces Indo China Debate

Paris reports say Premier Joseph Laniel's government is under renewed attack as the National Assembly reopens Indo China debate after a four day recess. Deputies await Molotov's Geneva policy speech while French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault faces possible blame over stalled peace efforts. Bidault met Molotov and delayed return to Paris to hear the speech.

Paris INS Joseph Laniel National Assembly Geneva V. M Molotov Georges Bidault Bidault Molotov

Poetry Society Picnic Set for Thursday in New Castle

The New Castle Poetry Society will hold its picnic on their appreciation meeting night Thursday June 16 at 6 pm at the home of Frances Haydon Walma. Miss Allurah Leslie Betty Gray lead the social committee with Miss Haydon in charge of the evening program. A youth, Donald Lutz 15 of 1012 Franklin Ave, was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital for a right ankle injury after falling down cellar steps. no fracture found.

New Castle Poetry Society Frances Haydon Walma Allurah Leslie Betty Gray Donald Lutz Franklin Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital

Purse Recovered as Firemen Rally at River

Firemen clambered into Shenango river near West Washington street bridge to recover a purse that slipped from a passerby. One diver waded in fully clothed to retrieve the missing wallet while witnesses watched as the grateful husband awaited news.

West Washington Street Shenango River

Re Lighting Eight Rooms At Bessemer School

Bessemer Little Beaver joint school board awarded Bruce Merrilees company of New Castle a $3300 contract to re light eight rooms and the high school office. The decision followed a regular monthly meeting with routine business noted.

Bessemer School Bessemer

V F W Auxiliary Surprises Mrs Jenkins at Meeting

The June 3 gathering of Auxiliary No 522 at the post home honored Mrs Daniel Jenkins bride of April 21 with a surprise gift. Mary Clark led a short business session and planned June projects while special guests Mrs Isabel McKee and Mrs Ethel Bell attended from Auxiliary No 315. A social followed. The group schedules another meeting for June 17.

Post Home Daniel Jenkins Mary Clark Isabel McKee Ethel Bell Auxiliary No Jenkins

Edward K Kerr Dies at 89 in Leroy Ohio

Dr. and Mrs. A B Foster of this city travel to Leroy Ohio for the funeral of Edward K Kerr aged 89 father of Mrs Foster. Kerr died Monday and his wife E Kerr preceded him two weeks earlier. Funeral held in Leroy on Thursday.

A. B. Foster Leroy, O Edward K. Kerr Foster Leroy Kerr E. Kerr

Boy 11 Admitted After Burns From Spilled Water

Michael Stefano aged 11 of 121 West Kenneth Avenue was admitted to Jameson Memorial Hospital at 4 20 p m Monday for treatment of burns to his left shoulder left side back and right knee incurred when boiling water spilled over him at his home.

Michael Stefano Kenneth Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital

Westminster at Risk: Quick Camera Sweep Amid Turmoil

A hurried camera sweep captures Westminster in a tense moment as officials scramble to document events. The scene emphasizes rapid gathering of visuals over detailed context, highlighting a hurried, documentary approach to unfolding disruption.

Westminster College 100th Commencement Honors Twelve Graduates

Twelve area students earned degrees at Westminster College on Monday June 7 during the 100th commencement. Recipients include Rose Anselmo an Elementary Education BS Ed Magdalene Becker English Speech BA Lee Corey Bible Philosophy Psychology BA Helen Druschel Elementary Education BS Ed William Frey Business Administration BBA Jeanne Gresh English BA Gaylord McKissick Biology BS Mancino Chemistry BS Vincent Russo Biology BS Robert Sherwin Physics BS Donald Smith Chemistry BS June Vincent Elementary Education BS Ed.

Westminster College Rose Anselmo Joseph Anselmo E. Washington Street Magdalene Becker R. D Lee Corey F. B. Corey Conkle Avenue Helen Druschel William Frey F. W. Frey Northview Avenue Jeanne Gresh J. H. Gresh Highland Avenue Gaylord McKissick E. L. McKissick Dlaware Avenue Peter Mancino P. C. Mancino Vincent Russo Michael A. Russo Pearson Street Robert Sherwin B. F. Sherwin Donald Smith Loyal Smith Volant June Vincent Sumner Avenue

Fine praises Synghman Rhee at Capitol Hill

Governor Fine told reporters on Monday that other governors criticized the Korean rehabilitation program as slow to progress. He acknowledged some merit in their claims and said the three governor committee's final report will go to President Eisenhower before the July Lake George conference.

Fine Capital Hill Newsmen Eisenhower Lake George N. Y

Farmer suffocates after fall into silo near Sunnyhill farm

William L. McFeely aged 38 of Eldersville Pennsylvania died Monday when he fell into a silo while cleaning at Sunnyhill farm near the West Virginia border. Rescue workers cut a hole in the bottom but could not reach him in time.

Washington INSI William L. McFeely Eldersville Sunnyhill Farm West Virginia

Police linked deaths at Philadelphia establishment

Police seek a connecting link in the deaths of two men at a Philadelphia establishment five hours apart. Montague was found shot dead Sunday night in Haverford. Cohen was later found dead in his hotel room with a bottle of pills. the deputy coroner ruled Montague’s death a self inflicted killing.

Philadelphia Montague Haverford Cohen Wen John J. Stretch Jr Delaware County Cohen David

Rebel Vietminh Divisions Close On Hanoi District

French report shows Vietminh divisions advancing toward Hanoi while French forces repel a 12 hour Vietminh attack near the Red River Delta. Local sweeps target rebel bases as Gen Vo Nguyen Giap tightens the noose around Hanoi area. Gen Paul Ely arrives in Saigon as command shifts unfold.

Fenders Red River Hanoi Vo Nguyen Giap Delta Saigon Paul Ely

Child Hurt by Fall at Home in West Orlando

Linda Lou Gray aged 22 months of 314 West Orlando Avenue was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital Monday morning for a forehead laceration after falling on the driveway at her home.

Linda Lou Gray Orlando Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital

Boy Cats Leg injury after fall near home

Two and a half year old Thomas Janis was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 3 25 p m for a cut below the knee on his right leg after a fall while playing near his home.

Thomas Janis Jameson Memorial Hospital

Congressman Shot Testifies On House March 1 Attack

Congressman Bentley, among five legislators shot in the March 1 attack on the House chamber, testifies about his wounding as witnesses detail the swift events. The case targets Lolita Lebron, Rafael Cancel Miranda, Andres Figueroa Cordero, and Irving Fiores-Rodriguez, all NYC residents, facing up to 12 years in prison.

Washington INS House of Representatives Bentley Lolita Lebron Rafael Cancel Miranda Andres Figueroa Cordero Irving Fiores-Rodriguez New York City

McCarthy Seeks Testimony From Symington and Clifford

A report from Page One notes McCarthy aims to compel Senator Symington to testify. He also presses to subpoena Clark Clifford, former Truman adviser, as part of a forthcoming speed-up plan discussion.

McCarthy Clark Clifford Harry S. Truman

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