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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1961

Page

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East Swelters as Cold Front Grips Midwest and East

A United Press International report describes a massive cold air mass breaking up a tornado risk zone in the upper Great Plains while trouble spots persist in the Ohio Valley and Gulf states. Temperatures jump 20 to 30 degrees in the northeast as a 0 degree heat wave in Pennsylvania threatens to break a 75 year June high in Pittsburgh.

United Press International Great Plains Ohio Valley Gulf States Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Black Hills South Dakota Wyoming Montana Mahnoman Minn Iowa Fargo N.C U.S. Weather Bureau Mercury Atlantic Seaboard Rio Grande Valley Weather Bureau Ohio River Indiana Georgia Alabama Mississippi River Delta Gulf Coast Missouri River Great Lakes Central Plains

Third Judge Bill Killed In Lawrence County

Lawrence County will not gain an extra judicial post as the 1961 General Assembly Session bars the cost. Senate sponsor Sen. John Carl Miller said talks with county officials led to shelving the proposal which would have cost about 50 000 dollars. Lawrence County now has two common pleas court jurists. Dumfries residents vote for first city officials today mayor and town council for 1872 charter incorporation discovered last April.

Harrisburg UPI Lawrence County General Assembly Senate Judiciary General Committee John Carl Miller D-Beaver Common Pleas Court Dumfries, Va

Four Farm Experts Arrive In Havana

Four American agricultural experts arrived in Havana at 7:25 a.m. EDT to discuss Castro's proposed exchange of 1 214 captured invaders for 500 U.S. made tractors.

Havana Cuba UPI Fidel Castro

Young Slayers Seek Execution for Murders Across States

Two youths George York and James Latham admitted seven murders in a two week span across five states and welcomed execution. Authorities from six states debated custody with Utah officials and a meeting set in Salt Lake City to determine jurisdiction. The group’s travel to Havana to discuss a prisoner's deal involved Cuban officials and U S committee members amid a national controversy over the exchange.

Salt Lame City Utah Florida Illinois Tennessee Kansas Colorado Salt Lake County George Beckstead Grantsville Tooele County Fay Gillette Latham York

Death Records Highlight Local Obituaries

Mrs Harriet W. Francis 74 Ellwood City Mrs Nellie 8 Kay 64 Plain Grove Mrs Eva Patterson McHattie 98 New Galilee Miss Frances Sands 43 814 S Mercer St Ralph C Cummings 70 RD 4 David M Holton 84 New Bedford.

Eva Patterson McHattie New Galilee Frances Sands S. Mercer Ralph C. Cummings David M. Holton New Bedford

Conservatives organize against housing expense clash

Washington conservatives plan a floor fight against President Kennedy's $6 billion housing bill pursuing indirect subsidies via below market loans for apartment projects up to $12.5 million. The coalition aims to remove subsidies for middle income housing and preserve high loan incentives while debates continue in the House.

Washington UPI House Kennedy Senate Ken

Lawmakers Convene on Pennsylvania School Revamp Plan

Harrisburg leaders formed a joint committee to chart education revamp proposals after a three hour dinner. Sen. Jo Hays and Rep. Jeanette Reichman said the June 20 session would set priorities and begin consideration of bills. The group noted most measures already filed, with Reichman planning additional bills from her minority report.

Harrisburg UPI Pennsylvania House Senate Committee On Education Jo Hays D-Centre Jeannette Reichman Northampton Hiram G. Andrews Dcambria

Princess Grace mobbed by Irish crowds in Dublin

Irish officials deployed extra patrols after a near riot in central Dublin during Princess Grace of Monaco and Prince Rainier’s visit. About twenty thousand people crowded the couple, injuring around 50 as police and motorcade escorts fought to restore order and help the royal party reach the Gresham Hotel.

Dublin Ireland UPI Princess Grace Monaco Grace Gresham Hotel O'Connell Street Kelly Erin

Junkyard Move Proposed as City Hall Deadlock

In a city hall session a dispute over junkyard relocation ended in a stalemate. Attorney Sherman K. Levine for New Castle Junk Co. urged permission to operate at Center St until moving to the New Castle Chemical Co. site on or before December 31. Center St residents pressed health concerns and argued with Levine and the council. Mayor Herman F. Steinbrink said City Building Inspector Earl Hildebrand will enforce the current ordinance, rejecting Levine’s request.

Sherman K. Levine New Castle Junk Co Council New Castle Chemical Co Sampson St. Ext Center St Levine Herman F. Steinbrink Earl Hildebrand

Rev Carl Fisher Named New Moderator for U P Church Synod

Rev Carl S Fisher pastor of First Presbyterian Johns town was elected moderator of the United Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania at the opening of its 80th annual session He will represent 15 presbyteries with 342000 members and spoke after nomination by Rev James Reid The four day meeting drew about 700 attendees and featured a trustees meeting in Grove City Pa

Grove City UPI Carl S. Fisher First Presbyterian Church Johnstown United Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania Providence R. I Fisher James Reid Calvary Church of Indiana Board of Trustees

Inside Today's News NEWS PHONES WANT ADS OL 8 8511

The item lists contact numbers for classified ads and news desk inquiries. It directs readers to call OL lines 8 8511 and 4 6651 for assistance with ads and news requests.

Newfoundland Firemen Halt Inferno Near Hare Bay

A forest fire threatening Hare Bay and Dover in Newfoundland was brought under control after more than 1,000 fishermen and firemen fought the blaze that burned six miles of timberland. Evacuations affected all women and children, with 450 residents delayed in returning as crews held back flames near the towns. No injuries or damage estimates were reported.

Hare Bay Dover Newfoundland Gander

GOP Chiefs Quick To Oppose Plan Hitting Taxpayers

In Harrisburg Gov. David L. Lawrence backs the education study committee's revamp of Pennsylvania schools while Republicans prepare to floor bills for the first phase of funding the plan.

GOP Harrisburg UPI David L. Lawrence Pennsylvania

Supreme Court Clarifies Rule On Contempt

The Supreme Court 5-4 overturned Berhard Deutch contempt, ruling witnesses cannot be convicted for non pertinent questions in congressional probes. The decision preserves limits on contempt for statements unrelated to the investigation. The same term also upheld the AEC licensing approach for atomic reactors against union challenges.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Justice Department Congress Berhard Deutch Springfield Deutch Communist Party Cornell University Ithaca N.Y Atomic Energy Commission AEC William J. Brennan Jr House Unamerican Cornell

Death claims Clinton Golden founder of United Steelworkers

Clinton S. Golden, 74, a founder of the United Steelworkers Union and longtime labor figure, died in Philadelphia after a brief illness. The Pottsville native rose from mule skinner to adviser and Harvard lecturer, serving on Roosevelt’s Steel Board, NRLB director in Pittsburgh, and a Truman Greece mission member before guiding steelworker organization and later Marshall Plan labor advisory work.

Philadelphia UPI Clinton S. Golden United Steelworkers Union New York Harvard University Golden Pottsville Pennsylvania Franklin D. Roosevelt Steel Board National Labor Relations Board Pittsburgh United Steelworkers of America Harvard Harry S. Truman Greece

Weather looks cloudy warm and humid with scattered storms

Daily weather report forecasts cloudy warm and humid conditions with scattered thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. Highs reach 85 to 90 with a 62 to 67 low. Lake Erie small craft warnings in effect winds 10 to 20 knots. River stage about 6.5 feet.

Lake Erie

Upper Ohio Valley Group Opposes Canal Plan

The Upper Ohio Valley Association told a House subcommittee that a proposed Ohio River to Lake Erie canal would help Youngstown Ohio steel interests but burden the nation. It noted Youngstown has ample transport for ore coal and limestone and questioned the project’s public subsidy versus private gain. The 35 year fight resurfaced with a Kennedy appropriation request.

Washington UPI Youngstown Ohio Upper Ohio Valley Association House Public Works Appropriations Kennedy Ohio River Great Lakes Beaver Nook Lake Erie Ashtabula Oho

Wampum-Big Beaver Directors Eye Mohawk Jointure Link

Wampum-Big Beaver school directors debated joining Mohawk Area Jointure but did not commit, with a time frame for a decision by fall. Mohawk shown eager to include Wampum-Big Beaver, and a follow-up budget talks session will be set with Mohawk. A meeting with Ellwood City area directors is planned for 8 p.m. tomorrow at Lincoln High School.

Jack Simon Wampum - Big Beaver Mohawk Area Jointure Mohawk Mohawk Board Wampum - Big Beaver Jointure George Cook Ellwood City Area Lincoln High School Ellwood City Jointure Board Manford E Brockway Big Beaver Mohawk Jointure Wampum Wampum Taxpayers’ League Ellwood Brockway Leroy Parker

Reds Renewing All Out Blast On Laos Talks

In Geneva the Communist bloc launches a propaganda drive to sway Laos talks. Chen-Yi condemns the United States as to blame for Laos troubles and calls Western efforts to guarantee neutrality unacceptable. The conference debates Laos representation and a neutral status under international control.

Reds Laos Geneva API Chen-Yi United States Britain France International Control Commission Canada

Missing NSA Employee Covington Resigns After Race Track Find

William Hyter Covington 28, a National Security Agency junior employee, resigned for personal reasons after being found at Delaware Park race track. He had been missing since last Tuesday and was cleared for access to classified information. Covington lives with his wife in Laurel Maryland and had recently taken leave of absence due to ill health.

Washington UPI Defense Department Today National Security Agency Department William Hyter Covington Covington Delaware Park Maryland State Police Laurel FBI Ft. Meade Charlestown W. Va Security Agency Defense Department

Hidden Riverside Swim Offer On Warm Evenings

Arthur Mometer notes a hot spell driving people to seek a secluded river pool away from crowds. He describes a shaded spot among elder trees where one may swim in privacy, preferring modest attire and a throwback, carefree mood.

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