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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1949
Page
1
Western foreign ministers studied today a highly secret Soviet proposal that may renew the four power discussions on Germany. Vishinsky awaits Western instructions on a five point plan to provide a face saving end to the talks.
Hay harvest and clover cutting are underway across the county. State Highway crews resurfaced the Highland Heights to Walma road and work continues in Volant and New Wilmington area with traffic restrictions. Thunderstorms drench New Castle area with light rainfall. Enon Valley reports about an inch with a strong storm Sunday night.
United States weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending at 9 a.m. with a maximum of 89 and a minimum of 63, precipitation 0.08 inches, and a river stage of 5.1 feet. For the previous 24 hours ending Sunday at 9 a.m. the high was 85, low 58, with no precipitation.
Lloyd Flaugh a 32 year old Warren truck driver died in Butler county hospital from a fractured skull and internal injuries. He was injured Thursday when his tanker truck carrying 4000 gallons of liquid vaseline plunged over an embankment at Bruin nearby.
The Coordinate Bodies of the Valley of New Castle Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite will open at The Cathedral on Tuesday afternoon, with about 400 candidates expected to take degrees through Friday. Commander in Chief C Merle Paisley announced plans including a Tuesday evening speech by Senator Edward Martin in observance of Flag Day.
Lawrence county farm youths attended the annual Future Farmers of America Activities Week at Penn State. About 1,200 participants earned medals. Richard Fowler of Union earned a silver in poultry judging. Gold medalists include Robert Hawthorne of East Brook in farm mechanics Dale Cosgrove of North Beaver in agriculture and Leroy McCandless of Slippery Rock in tractor driving.
In Dickson City Pennsylvania a 28 year old soldier John Manka shot Ruth Klinkel 20 after she refused reconciliation. He then shot himself in the head after driving away. Police said he had threatened her previously for jilting him.
Six death notices list Joseph Earl Rhodes 24 of New Brighton Oscar Jake Clarence Clark 24 of R D 4 Mrs Frederick E Poister 87 Ellwood City Mrs Etta May Stewart 75 3112 North Mill Street and Walter Smith 59 119 North Shenango Street all dated Monday June 13 1949 in the local listing.
In Tokyo on June 13 General Douglas MacArthur charged that Soviet General Derevyanko and Russian elements were provoking unruly minorities to violence against Japan's government. He claimed Derevyanko aimed to shield Moscow from Potsdam commitments and international law.
In Grove City on June 13 a middle aged couple, Mr and Mrs Charles Lutton, were found dead in their car in the garage of their home at 11 Sunday night. Deputy coroner Dr Donald Wonsettler ruled death by own action stating the act occurred late Thursday. Their bodies were discovered by J L Graham who shared the home at 204 Hillcrest Circle after he broke the garage lock. A garden hose led from the exhaust into the car window and the gas tank was empty. Mrs Sutton was formerly Mary Egbert of Sandy Lake. Funeral arrangements were being made. No note was found and motive remained unknown.
Two U S air force officers were killed in a midair and ground collision during an aerial exercise at Misawa air base. A flight of four F 51s from Johnson air base collided with two F 51s from Misawa, tearing the wing from one plane and destroying 11 parked fighters in a subsequent fire and explosion. Three mechanics were injured and two pilots were unnamed pending kin notification.
Approximately 175 Pennsylvania railroad employees in the New Castle district are idled by the coal mining shutdown. Marion Streett reports 150 car shop workers at Mahoningtown and 25 trackmen will be furloughed. All will be recalled when miners resume operations.
Fiery John L. Lewis confronts U S Steel in Philadelphia over a new wage contract for the United Mine Workers as half a million miners begin a weeklong stoppage to stabilize the coal industry. Lewis is expected to meet Harry M. Moses to push a settlement before the June contract expiration.
The U.S. court of appeals upheld contempt convictions of John Howard Lawson and Dalton Trumbo for refusing to disclose Communist ties to the House un American Activities Committee. The ruling leaves their one year imprisonment and $1,000 fines in place and binds eight other Hollywood figures awaiting trial.
Mrs. Athilda Larkin, mother of triplets born six months ago, says her husband George disappeared after feeling tied down. The 28 year old mother from Suburban Blue Island recounts he left for work on a Saturday and has not returned, with the anniversary looming tomorrow.
Joseph Earl Rhodes aged 24 of 1343 Second Street New Brighton drowned in the Connoquennessing at Ellwood City during a Saturday picnic. The Rescue Squad recovered the body about 30 minutes after he swam across the creek and began to struggle. life could not be saved.
Counting of ballots began in Trieste's first free elections in 27 years with 92 percent turnout. Pro Italian parties led by Christian Democrats favored returning the Adriatic port to Italy, while Communists split over Tito versus Stalin lines.
The New Wilmington Neshannock Presbyterian church begins a sesquicentennial week with two services. Children presented the Children’s Day pageant I Remember at morning worship, and an historical pageant Scenes of Old Neshannock by Elizabeth C. White was shown to an overflow crowd in the evening as area churches joined the event. Four more services are planned during the week with pictures and stories to follow.
Foreign Aid Administrator Paul Hoffman told the Senate appropriations committee that a one billion dollar reduction in Marshall plan funds would cripple European recovery. He prepared a detailed impact analysis for the panel as hearings proceed on five billion 272 million dollars in aid for 15 months from April 2, 1949, to June 30, 1950.
About 3,000 Bell Aircraft workers walked out in Niagara Falls New York tying up government contracts worth $8,000,000. The CIO United Auto Workers strike followed failed wage talks with the company.
Twelve hundred Wolves and guests rode the Pennsylvania Railroad Special to the Cleveland stadium. They watched the Indians defeat the Yankees twice and planned a future August 28 trip for Red Sox versus Indians. The Red Coat band entertained before departure as the 18 car special left West Side station under Marion Street supervision.
A barn and stock burned when a lightning strike hit Mose Wengerd's barn in R D 1 New Wilmington Pulaski district at 9 Sunday night. Losses exceed 12000 dollars as firemen saved the milk house and outbuildings. a bull three calves and farm machinery were destroyed.
Betty Grable led U.S. high earners in 1947 earning 208000 from Twentieth Century Fox. Treasury report lists top earners with Charles P. Skouras at 810000, Olivia de Havilland at 204166, and others over 75000. The report notes heavy income taxes and high weekly pay for the era.
President-elect Blair D. Alvers on, son of the New Castle Rotary club, joins about 20 000 delegates from all continents at Rotary International 40th annual convention. The sessions at Madison Square Garden and around 90 hotels focus on world understanding and peace with speakers from Australia to Scandinavia. A 9:15 a.m. Gracie Mansion reception by Mayor O Dwyer for Rotary International officers kicked off the program.
A new coal strike began under John L. Lewis to press for a wage contract. About 500000 miners across multiple states halted work for a week, awaiting a June 30 contract expiry and a potential longer hiatus beyond June 25 paid vacation.
The Senate Expenditures Committee approved a resolution by 9 to 2 urging President Truman to trim executive department spending 5 to 10 percent for the 1950 fiscal year. Senator McClellan predicts savings between two and four billion dollars and aims to balance the budget without new taxes.
A farmer’s call to patience and care as sun and rain cooperate for corn, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, and greens. The piece notes warm weather at ninety four degrees and urges timely hoeing and tending to boost his crops.
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