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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1958
Page
1
A fast moving tornado struck El Dorado Kansas killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 50. About 150 homes were demolished as the storm carved a one mile long three block wide path. National Guardsmen firemen police and airmen from nearby McConnell AFB helped search for victims.
Mrs Mable Richards of 425 Sumner Ave turned over a male and female big black, white and orange butterflies to a local science teacher. Horn blowing fines of 100 dollars or 30 days in jail were authorized by an ordinance passed June 12, 1941. Summer weather brings showers and busy picnics as churches, clubs, and groups host outings. No parking on North and Jefferson Streets 3 to 6 pm is being studied for possible expansion. Vacation Bible School draws hundreds of children with many closing exercises planned for June 20.
Cloudy windy warm and humid with occasional showers and thundershowers today. High 75 to 84 fair and cool tonight low 43 to 53 Thursday sunny and cool high 60 to 69. 24 hour stats maximum 81 minimum 63 precipitation 25 river stage 7.4 feet. Year ago maximum 83 minimum 49 no precipitation river stage 5.4 feet.
Jefferson Street restrictions ban parking from 3 to 6 pm Monday through Friday between Grove and Grant Street. Starting Thursday four full lanes will be available during rush hour as enforcement begins. violators face towing charges in addition to tickets. The 1958 89 ordinance aims to ease congestion while keeping turns in/out unchanged.
Berlin reports say East German Communists promise rapid release of nine American servicemen if Washington negotiates directly with their government. The United States indicated willingness to talks with East Germany but did not notify the Soviet zone authorities. The soldiers were seized after an Army helicopter was forced down in the Soviet sector. Secretary Dulles said negotiations with kidnappers are necessary but do not imply recognition of the East German regime.
High winds in a Tuesday afternoon storm ripped up about 20 trees in Shenango Township and caused scattered damage in nearby New Castle. The Gardener Center Road area bore most of the impact with a roof ridge struck at the J P Henry home and tarpaper torn from a Donley addition. Power lines were reported down and crews from the New Castle Central Fire Department were dispatched to 445 Neshannonk Avenue.
Judge John G. Lamoree handed down a ruling in favor of Genkinger Agency in a suit over a $2,882.44 premium on the city treasurer’s $100,000 fidelity bond. City council had refused payment and set a special meeting to discuss its next move. Judgment totals $2,930 with interest from June 9, and costs charged to the city. the City of New Castle School District is an additional defendant.
Rex W. Wilson of Frazenburg Ohio was appointed executive secretary of the Geneva College Alumni Assn today. The move names Wilson to lead alumni activities and coordinate college outreach from Geneva College in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania.
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan wraps up a three day Washington visit with President Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dulles. They discuss world trade nuclear test suspension and Middle East crises while a sweeping British disarmament study is noted. Macmillan may invite Eisenhower to Britain this fall.
Washington observers discuss a potential 80 billion dollar federal outlay in the upcoming fiscal year. Veterans recall the 1930s New Deal era deficits and the reluctance of FDR and Truman toward steep tax cuts, framing current talk within a long history of fiscal contention.
The council unanimously approved Paul Marakas of Butler Avenue and James Nelson of Norwood Avenue as deputy wage tax collectors. They will each receive 10 percent of their collections. City officials Hanlon and Sweesy will require weekly progress reports from the appointees.
Joye Delle Thompson, 19, won the Miss Lawrence County pageant at the Cathedral, receiving a $300 trophy and gifts. She hails from New Castle, is a junior at Slippery Rock State Teachers College, and will represent the county at the Miss Pennsylvania competition in West Chester with Jaycees sponsorship.
Edward J. Price, 53, of Beaver Falls RD 2. Porter Minner, 8 percent. 327 Croton. Harry Delbert Brown, 9, Pulaski RD 1. Mrs. Agnes Saul, Sharpsville RD 1. Jackson H. Armstrong, 89, Volant RD 1. Ellwood Page reports these listings.
A blaze at the old Pennsylvania Railroad freight station on West Washington Street at 1:35 a.m. caused about $10,000 in damage. Five fire companies fought the fire traced to a wiring defect, with most freight space undamaged and no impact on current operations. Police report a wallet theft by an onlooker during the blaze.
The Lawrence County commissioners unanimously voted to negotiate a contract for re assessment of county property and to have work under way by July 1. Two firms are under consideration Cole Layer Trumbull Co and J M Cleminshaw Co. Commissioner McConahy urged policy guidance while Ingham urged timely action as the debate continued.
Mayor Edward A. DeCarbo pressed councilmen to submit suggested names for the proposed Redevelopment Authority within two to four weeks. Only Richard Biddle had complied. He noted no action due to potential overlaps with county plans and proposed a joint meeting with county commissioners, but no vote occurred.
Classifieds page notes radio and TV listings and society updates. Editorials and sports sections referenced with page numbers Ellwood and stocks. Obituary line present with contact numbers for news and want ads.
Arthur Mometer spent winter perfecting drives and chips and putts hoping to fix a hook. He showed peers a cure for his slice but remains a flat old duffer as spring arrives and weather reads seven ty-five.
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