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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1949

Page

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Big Four May Reach Limited German Accord

Paris report says western powers and Russia work toward an Austria peace accord and possibly a limited German agreement. Vishinsky to respond to Berlin and German trade proposals while secret four power talks hint at Austria pact paving a peace treaty, with Russia conditions on eastern industrial control.

Kingsbury Smith I. N Paris Russia Austria Germany Andrei Y. Vishinsky Berlin Vishinsky Moscow Kremlin

Fresh coats and daily toil mark Lawrence County progress

City homes gain fresh paint as crews mobilize with more workers. Berm mowing along county highways begins, hay piles accumulate after mowers pass. A farmer plows a field with mule power, elderberries promise a bumper season, and an old residence on Falls Street is dismantled while a water hole near Cascade Street draws youngsters. The Neshannock Creek is a vital crossing, and jay walking campaigns loom as downtown traffic lights test patience.

Daily Weather Report Forecast of scattered storms and warm day

Mostly cloudy tonight with scattered thundershowers. Wednesday brings showers and storms in the west portion and a cooler day. Maximum temperature 91, minimum 67, precipitation 0.1 inches, river stage 5 feet. A year ago: 76 high, 51 low, no precipitation.

United States

Rotarians to Hear UN Secretary General at New York Convention

In Madison Square Garden Trygve Lie will explain the United Nations to Rotary International during a day of celebration. The Rotary gathering draws an international audience with representation from fifty nations, near the UN membership, as the convention makes history.

New York INS United Oie Trygve Ie Lie U.N Rotary International Madison Square Garden United Nations Percy Odgson Pawtucket

Rev Edward H Jones New Moderator for Pennsylvania Synod

The Rev Edward H Jones of Grove City was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania by over 500 delegates at its opening meeting Jones succeeds the Rev Edward E Robb of McKeesport Dr J Christy Wilson was named vice moderator to serve with Jones The Pennsylvania Synod includes 1122 churches and 390000 members Officers for the women's synodical organization were announced with Mrs John Connell reelected president and other district posts listed.

Grove City Edward H. Jones Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania Jones Edward E. Robb McKeesport Pennsylvania Synod J. Christy Wilson Lehigh Presbytery Women’s Synodical Organization John Connell Butler A. C. Manning Ligonier Beaver Falls N. A. Farrell State College

City to License Bikes Next Month

Licensing of bicycles in the city will begin July 11 per Chief Robert D. Hanna. The 1949 50 period license costs 50 cents per cyclist with green and white plates issued. A licensing schedule will be released before July 11.

Robert D. Hanna

Auto Thief Hunted Near Portersville

Shortly after noon today the Pennsylvania State Police announced the alleged auto thief had been apprehended near Portersville and taken to the Butler barracks. Police from Butler Rochester Mercer and New Castle along with farmers search a wooded area between Portersville and Dixie Inn on the Perry highway for the possible wounded thief who used a gun to steal a new car from M. H. Forester Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal vice president in Pittsburgh Monday night.

New Castle Pennsylvania Butler Rochester Mercer Portersville Dixie Inn Perry Highway M. H. Forester Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Company Pittsburgh Forester

McClellan Predicts 2–10 Percent Spending Cut Plan

Sen. McClellan forecasts Senate support for a bill to curb federal outlays by two to ten percent in fiscal 1950. The measure, endorsed by at least 30 senators, aims to compel the President to implement the proposed reductions and awaits action by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee on floor strategy.

Washington INS Sen McClellan Ark Senate Democratic Policy Committee

Deaths in Slippery Rock and nearby towns noted

Sherman C. Humphrey 82 of Slippery Rock Mrs Nannie Bellé Hobbs Gilchrist 75 of West Pittsburg and Harry C. McClelland 65 of Portersville are listed in the death records dated Tuesday June 14 1949.

Sherman C. Humphrey Slippery Rock Nannie Bellé Hobbs Gilchrist West Pittsburg Harry C. McClelland Portersville

Thre Blows Out Windows at Brindle Printing

Two windows of Brindle Printing on North street were blown out in a peculiar accident. A Warner- Smith company truck from Sharpsville was parked in the alley beside the building when a right rear tire suddenly blew out, the shock blowing in two windows near the truck.

Brindle Printing Company North Street Warner- Smith Company Sharpsville Brindle

Consistory To Honor Martin This Evening

Edward Martin will be guest of honor at a reception and dinner this evening as part of reunion activities at The Cathedral. More than 300 candidates registered at noon, with degree conferrals continuing through Friday and a major entertainment program planned for members and one guest.

Valley of New Castle C. Merle Raisley Edward Martin U. S Martin

Miners Begin Second Day Of Weeklong Stabilizing Strike

Pittsburgh reports the nation’s 450 000 coal miners enter the second day of a one week stabilizing strike with a minor clash at Clarksburg West Virginia where non union mine ore was dumped on a highway. A proposed coal industry coordinator role may involve UMW talks and production sharing with Harry M. Moses rumored for the post. Railroad layoffs exceed 31 000 as coal shipments halt and timber work drops about 75 percent in a three state Uniontown area.

Pittsburgh INS Clarksburg W. Va John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Washington UMW Harry M. Moses H. C. Frick Coke Company U. S. Steel Uniontown

Slayer hunted after fatal attack on Nanticoke sexton

State police pursued a slayer of 61 year old Stephen Marcinko found near St. Mary's church and later at St. Joseph's Slovak cemetery. Marcinko was beaten and shot. he died at Nanticoke State Hospital after guards found his body. Friends reported he missed his usual bus ride to work.

Nanticoke Sexton Stephen Marcinko St. Mary’s Church Nanticoke State Hospital St. Joseph’s Marcinko

Kostov Expelled From Bulgarian Communist Party

The Bulgarian Communist Central Committee announced that former Vice Premier Traicho Kostov has been expelled from the party. Earlier Sofia government notes said Kostov would lose both his vice premiership and chairmanship of the economic and financial affairs commission.

Sofia INS Bulgarian Communist Central Committee Traicho Kostov Kostov Commission On Economicand Financial Affairs

U S Steel Miners Talk Stall Over Nationwide Pact

Philadelphia June 14. Contract talks between the United Mine Workers and U S Steel captive mines stalled awaiting a coal czar to negotiate with John L Lewis. Harry M Moses of H C Frick Coal Co was named as industry spokesman with Lewis's approval. talks recessed to June 27 after a four hour session. Moses said the meetings covered only preliminaries. Lewis concurred with no further comment.

Philadelphia INS United Mine Workers U. S. Steel John L. Lewis Harry M. Moses H. C. Frick Coal Co Lewis Moses

Citizens panel eyed to end Youngstown bus strike

Mayor Charles Henderson proposed a three member citizens panel to mediate the Youngstown bus strike that has cost local merchants about one million dollars in retail trade. The 14 day walkout began after a contract dispute with drivers seeking 26 cents an hour and the company offering seven cents. United States conciliator Horace S. Vokoun has been involved in talks.

Youngstown INS Charles P. Henderson Henderson Youngstown Municipal Railway and Coach Employee of America United States Horace S. Vokoun

Trieste Votes Reunite with Italy in City Elections

Final results from Trieste democratic elections show pro Italian parties winning 40 of 60 city council seats. Communists take 13 seats, independence candidates five, and pro Yugoslavia two, from 168,108 total votes.

Trieste INS Tinderbox Italy Free Territory Yugoslavia Iron Curtain

Neal Is Acquitted Of Murder Charge

Meredith G Neal a 49 year old Seattle aircraft worker was acquitted of murdering his 67 year old father in law Henry Bepler. Bepler was shot at his Warrendale home in January.

Pittsburgh INS Meredith G. Neal Seattle Henry Bepler Neal Bepler Warrendale

Rise Of Service State Discussed By Pound

Dean Roscoe Pound addresses about 200 at the First Methodist Church on The Rise of the Service State and Its Consequences. He argues the service state may shade into communism and questions the bureau state’s expansion and its impact on rights.

Dean Roscoe Pound First Methodist Dean Pound Economic and Business Foundation Service Clubs

Exports From Marshall Plan Countries Fall Sharply

The commerce department reported April exports from Marshall plan countries to the United States dropped 238 percent from March. Officials call it a definite cause for concern as western Europe’s export situation weakens.

Washington INS Commerce Department United States Economic Cooperation Administration Western Europe Department Russia America U. S

Plan Hearing For Dr. Condon II

The House Un-American Activities committee voted unanimously to hold a hearing for Dr. Edward A. Condon as soon as he requests it. Rep. Nixon said the motion was presented and the head of the U S Bureau of Standards was labeled the weakest link in atomic security. If Condon does not seek a hearing, Nixon said further action may follow.

Washington INS House Un-American Activities Committee Edward A. Condon Nixon Calif Condon U. S. Bureau of Standards

No Jobs For 575 Miners As Coverdale Mine Closes

Pittsburgh June 14 Five hundred seventy five miners taking John L Lewis stabilization holiday will have no jobs to return to when layoff ends Castle Shannon Coal closes its Coverdale mine and begins dismantling operations. A spokesman said the mine is virtually worked out and pumping out water was necessary to extract coal. Miners will receive final pay and a $100 vacation pay on June 24.

Pittsburgh John L. Lewis Castle Shannon Coal Corporation Coverdale

West Berlin Rail Strikers Vote on Plan to End Tie-Up

West Berlin 18,000 rail workers began voting on an American Soviet plan to end the crippling strike and resume train traffic is expected tomorrow if 75 percent reject it. UGO officials see end unlikely, signaling possible revival of four power talks on post blockade trade and transport.

Berlin INS West Berlin UGO Paris

Plane With Seven Aboard Is Missing

A Navy twin engined R4d with four officers and three enlisted Naval Reserve members, from Memphis, took off from Moffett Field at 6 32 p m PST and disappeared after seven hours of fuel. It was last heard over Clover Field Santa Monica in fog and could not locate a landing strip. The flight was bound for Burbank and a search is underway.

Los Angeles INS Navy Naval Reserve Eleventh Naval District Memphis Burbank Calif Clover Field Santa Monica

Plan to appoint coal czar in charge of production

Southern coal operators protest a proposed central coordinator to negotiate with the United Mine Workers and allocate about 200 million tons of soft coal annually. The plan, attributed to John L. Lewis and Northern Producers, targets H. C. Frick Coke Co. as coordinator with a $75,000 to $100,000 salary. Lewis and Moses discussed the scheme during talks in Philadelphia amid speculation of rapid action or dismissal.

Washington United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Harry M. Moses H. C. Frick Coke Co U. S. Steel Lewis Moses Philadelphia Steel

Roosevelt Enters Congress Today

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr officially becomes a member of Congress and takes the oath of office in the House of Representatives as speculation swirls about how his career will echo his father’s legacy. The 34 year old son of the former president is scheduled to be sworn in this afternoon.

Washington INS Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Congress United States House of Representatives

Bridgeton Fire Destroys Criterion Theater In Bridgeton

A $500000 blaze swept the Criterion theater building in Bridgeton New Jersey and threatened an entire block of the business district. Firefighters fought the flames as the event prompted evacuations and raised alerts for nearby structures.

Bridgeton N. J Criterion Theater

Rainstorm Pleads For Clean Air And Fresh Meadows

Arthur Mometer notes heavy rainfall soaking the scene and argues rain would cleanse the air and benefit meadows and seeds. He gently suggests the weather, at eighty four, could aid various needs and improve conditions.

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