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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

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Dulles Urges Western Unity for U S Help to Europe

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said the United States can aid Europe only if European nations unite and build real strength together. He spoke in Seattle and warned of a possible shift in U S policy if Western Europe remains divided. The warning targeted France as the National Assembly prepared to vote.

Howard Handleman I.N. G Washington INS John Foster Dulles U. S Europe Seattle Dulles United States State Department Los Angeles U.S France National Assembly

Severe Storm Deluge Drenches County Towns

A thunder and lightning storm lashed the area last evening bringing curb to curb water, obliterated sidewalks, and hail near the New Wilmington Mercer route. Rain totals reached 1.14 inches, one of the heaviest in recent memory. Hay harvest began in scattered county sections as residents faced flood discomfort downtown Ellwood City where a new pedestrian walk light was installed at Ge intersection.

New Wilmington Mercer Ewen Fa Newe Ellwood City

Daily Weather Report Partly Cloudy and Cooler

Partly cloudy and cooler with scattered thunder showers in the south portion. Cooler followed by showers. U.S. weather stats for 24 hours ending 9 am: max 89, min 62, precip 1.14 inches, river stage 5.5 feet. Same period last year: max 75, min 47, precip 0.1 inch.

South Portion United States

Political Aspect In South To Segregation See Political Aspect In South To Segregation

In Richmond, Southern governors weigh political fallout from the Supreme Court ban on segregated schools. Governors Talmadge and Kennon clash over court action and civil rights policy as Republicans risk losing Southern support.

Richmond INS Mocratic South U. S Supreme Court

Pays With Life For Almost Perfect Murder

G Edward Grammer, 37, a New York businessman, was hanged at Maryland State Penitentiary after his conviction for bludgeoning his wife Dorothy in 1952 to hide a love affair. Gov McKeldin denied clemency and witnesses, including a newswoman, watched the execution.

Baltimore INS G. Edward Grammer New York Dorothy Maryland Vernon L. Pepersack Grammer Theodore R. McKeldin Herman Moser Mathilda Mizibrockey United Nations Baltimore City

Death notices of three residents listed

Death records note Mrs. DeLace Cole age 71 of 411 Euclid Avenue Mrs. William Morris age 67 of Gra Breme 2 and Juneio Maseece age 66 of 110 Sankey per Friday June 11 1954 notice.

William Morris Junaio Maseece Sankey

Former Secretary of the Navy Charles F Adams Dies at 87

Charles Francis Adams, former Secretary of the Navy from 1929 to 1933 and a Boston banker and yachtsman, died at his Dover Massachusetts home at age 87. He was a descendant of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

Dover Mass INS Charles Francis Adams Adams Boston Navy John Adams John Quincy Adams

Premier Laniel Battles Against His Overthrow

Paris June 11 Premier Joseph Laniel sought National Assembly votes to survive a confidence motion threatening France's 17th postwar government. He needed about a dozen votes for survival and 314 for an absolute majority. Ex De Gaullist ministers faced doubt about remaining in the government.

John £. Lee Paris INS Joseph Laniel National Assembly France Laniel France Soir

Flanders Delivers Notice of New McCarthy Attack

Senator Ralph E. Flanders confronts Senator Joseph R. McCarthy during the Army hearing to deliver formal notice of a forthcoming attack on McCarthy. Mundt adjourns as Flanders, aged 74, faces remarks and questions and vows to retire from the scene.

McCarthy Alvin Spivak Washington INS Sen Ralph E. Flanders Joseph R. McCarthy McCarthy Army Senate Flanders Karl E. Mundt

President Urges Speedy Action On His Program

Eisenhower called on Congress to pass his stronger program and push for less political fission and more fusion. He spoke in a radio TV address to rally GOP support in fall congressional races and vowed to fight subversion in government before district chairmen of Citizens for Eisenhower.

Robert E. Clark Washington INS Eisenhower Congress National Citizens For Eisenhower Congressional Committee Sen Joseph R. McCarthy

Philadelphia Gas Works worker crushed by earth collapse

In southwest Philadelphia a Gas Works employee, William Berry, 32, was killed when two tons of earth collapsed on him while searching for a leak in a 30 inch main. Fellow worker Melvin Coursey, 33, was buried to his waist but freed with the help of the crew.

Philadelphia INS William Berry Melvin Coursey

Gloomy Geneva Session Faces Korean Deadlock

Western delegation circles report a somber mood as the Geneva conference resumes debate on Korea. The 19 nations may not complete a full session with blocking UN supervision of elections at the center of the impasse. Meanwhile Indo-China policy dominates attention ahead of a critical French vote.

Geneva Anthony Eden Eden U. S Korea French National Assembly

Mayor appoints Jack Thompson city detective

Mayor Edward A. DeCarbo elevates Patrolman Jack Thompson to city detective and transfers Detective Thomas Jones to sanitary officer. Jones, in the police bureau 38 years since A. D. Newell era, has served as patrolman, traffic lieutenant, police lieutenant and detective. Thompson has served as an officer since 1936.

Edward A. DeCarbo Jack Thompson Thomas Jones Jones Police Bureau A. D. Newell Thompson

Russian Espionage In Australia Being Probed

Sydney June 11. A Royal Commission heard that Moscow gave its Canberra embassy a coded list of 30 Australians as possible informants and that over 70 people may be involved in related activities. Petrov, the defected Soviet diplomat, is alleged to have supplied documents showing Moscow feared eight suspected counterspies.

Sydney INS Australia Vladimir Petrov W. J. V. Windeyer Moscow Canberra Windeyer Petrov MVD Russia

Canada Rejects Molotov Plan On Korean Unity

In Geneva on June 11 Canadian delegate Chester A. Ronning rejected Molotov's proposals on Korean unity. The American and British delegates had already rejected the Red proposals on June 5. Ronning said the examination found no basis for agreement and that accepting now would be dishonest. Eden warned the Communist bloc nations to recognize UN authority or face failure, calling the meeting a burial service.

Geneva INS Chester A. Ronning V. M. Molotov Renning Anthony Eden

Two Convicts Held In Escape Plot

Two long term convicts Theron King 38 of Kentucky nicknamed the phantom burglar and George Smith 26 of Tennessee described as a banjo playing murderer and robber were held for grand jury action after Eastern penitentiary officials disclosed an escape plot.

Philadelphia INS Grand Eastern Penitentiary Theron King Kentucky George Smith Tennessee

Twelve Miners Die in Madrid Disaster

In Madrid on June 11 twelve miners were killed in a mining accident. Rescue teams and officials investigated the cause and the scene was cordoned off as teams searched for survivors and injured workers.

Madrid INS

Army-McCarthy Hearings Near Finale Next Week

The Army-McCarthy hearings edge toward a finale as Republicans push to end the inquiry by calling only one new witness, McCarthy associate Francis P. Carr. Democrats condemn the move while Sen. Mundt predicts a curtain drop by late next week after behind closed doors discussions.

Washington INS Joseph R. McCarthy Senate Investigations Subcommittee McCarthy Francis P. Carr Karl E. Mundt S. D Mundt National Guard Subcommittee Roy M. Cohn Cohn New York Everett M. Dirksen McCardy Carr

Lightning Causes Wide Damage in Harrisburg Area

A major storm hit Harrisburg on Thursday striking twice within 30 minutes. The Mifflinburg high school chimney was damaged, two classrooms flooded, and a barn on McClure's Gap road burned with loss of farm machinery. Several homes in Pittsburgh also suffered fire damage from the same storm.

Harrisburg INS Mifflinburg Western Area Benjamin Mackey Bloserville McClure’s Gap Pittsburgh East End

Kidnapper Seized After $75,000 Ransom Paid in Phoenix

Police and FBI hunted a brazen kidnapper who abducted Evelyn A Friday, wife of a Phoenix manufacturer, and forced her husband to deliver $75,000 in cash. The man pursued the kidnapper through yards behind the house as the suspect watched through binoculars with a rifle trained on him before the capture.

Phoenix Arizona Phoenix, Arist INS Evelyn FBI

U S Steel Wage Talks Resume Indicate Possible Settlement

Negotiations between the United Steelworkers and U S Steel Corp resumed in Pittsburgh with both sides signaling a possible agreement before June 30. USW President David J McDonald and John Stephens, chief negotiator for the company, said talks could yield a settlement as counter proposals were tabled and wage, pension, and contract improvements were sought.

Pittsburgh INS United Steelworkers U. S. Steel Corp USW David J. McDonald John Stephens Big Steel

Weather Rain Delays Spark Weekend Plans Across Meadows

Rain fell heavily across meadows and farms disrupting outdoor activities and evening gatherings. The downpour paused barbecues hikes and outdoor events as residents brace for continued wet weather in coming hours.

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