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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1954

Page

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Geneva Parley In Deadlock May Suspend

Geneva reports the eighth week of the Foreign Ministers Conference opening with Korea and Indo China disputes still deadlocked. Western powers face possible suspension as plans circulate to camouflage collapse while British and French seek to keep talks alive with suspended high level diplomacy and Panmunjom style military discussions though progress is unlikely.

Geneva INS Korea Indo-China Anthony Eden

Bees Persuaded Into Box in Public Square

Edward Rhodes of R D 8 assisted by his brother Paul coaxed a large swarm of bees away from a tree on the Public Square using a bee box after City Police called him to the scene. Hundreds of local youngsters begin Daily Vacation Bible School while swimming crowds grow across Cascade Park and city streets show marked lanes for traffic.

Edward Rhodes Rhodes Paul

Daily Weather Report

Mostly fair today with high 85 90. Tonight partly cloudy with low 56 65. Tuesday mostly warm with scattered thundershowers possible in the after. Maximum temperature 9. Minimum 53. No precipitation. River stage 5.5. 24 hour period ending 9 o clock Sunday morning shows minimum 6, precipitation 43 inches.

United States

Mendes-France Seeks To Form French Cabinet

Pierre Mendes-France accepted President Rene Coty’s invitation to form a new French government. He met with parliamentary leaders and key officials, stressing Indo-China peace as his top priority. He conferred with ex-Premier Laniel and with assembly president le Troquer and Senate speaker Monnerville as he navigates the coalition talks.

United Press Telephoto Paris France Pierre Mendeo INS Pierre Mendes-France Rene Coty Mendes-France Indo-China Laniel Joseph Laniel Coty National Assembly Andre le Troquer Assembly Gaston Monnerville Council of the Republic

Arms Shipment For Guatemala Seized In Hamburg Port

A U S spokesman says eight tons of 20 mm ammunition from Swiss origin bound for Guatemala were seized in Hamburg. No Germans were involved, the Coburg has sailed, and the cargo remains with German customs awaiting clearance. The move follows US protests over a separate Polish sourced weapons shipment to Guatemala.

Bonn INS United States Guatemala Hamburg U. S. High Commission Germany Coburg Czechoslovakia Panama Canal

4800 Cigaret Lighters Stolen From Shop in Philadelphia

Meyer Cohen, owner of a Philadelphia auto paint shop, reported the theft of 4800 cigarette lighters. He planned to give them to customers as Christmas presents and estimated the loss at about $4000.

Philadelphia INSI Meyer Cohen Cohen

McCarthy Army Dispute Near End of Hearings

The McCarthy Army hearings enter their eighth tense session as Acting Chairman Mundt pushes to finish by week’s end. Three disputes dominate Friday’s recessed telecast, including clashes between Roy Cohn and Robert Kennedy and sharp exchanges with Sen. Henry M. Jackson over a memorandum on psychological warfare.

Washington INS Karl E. Mundt S.D MacCarthy Roy Cohn Robert F. Kennedy Henry M. Jackson Pvt

Fugitives Hunted After Burglary Pair Seizes Patrol Car

Indiana and Illinois police pursue two burglary suspects Harry Daizell 22 Middletown and Ronnie Clouser 17 Darling ton who overpowered Trooper Alfred Walker took his gun and uniform and escaped in his patrol car. The chase included 13 aircraft and roadblocks across Indiana and eastern Illinois before the stolen car was found abandoned in Indianapolis Washington Park.

Indianapolis INS Indiana Illinois California Washington Park Harry E. Daizell Middletown Ind Ronnie Clouser Darlington Alfred Walker Walker Glen Smith Marion County Sheriff's Force Smith Dalzell Clouser

Churchill Receives Garter Honor at Windsor Castle

At Windsor Castle Queen Elizabeth II invested Sir Winston Churchill as a Knight Companion of the Garter. The 79 year old prime minister received the jewelled garter in the throne room as officials assisted, marking him as the junior member of Britain’s oldest order.

London INS Winston Churchill Order of the Garter Windsor Castle The Castle Britain Order of Chivalry

False Teeth Stolen From Man In Park Sleep

In Mexico City on June 14 Alonso Huesca reported his false teeth were stolen from his mouth while he slept in a park. Police investigated the odd daytime theft claim.

Mexico City Alonso Huesca

Death notices and ages in Ellweed area

Death records list several individuals including Albert Poenener Mitchell two year old Wendy Kay Fullweed of Ellweed City George Russell age 22 from Carnegie Pa Mrs Mae Lillian Deeglass of 613 County Line Street and James Watson Feiss age 82 of 206 South Ray Street dated Monday June 14 1954

Albert Poenener Rey) Mitchell Wendy Kay Fullweed Ellweed George Russell Carnegie Paia Mae Lillian Deeglass County Line Street James Watson Feiss South Ray Street

Changes In Methodist Churches In New Castle Area

Erie Conference read appointments at Meadville. New pastors take over Mahoning and Wesley churches in New Castle. Sherrett Watersville charges gain William Metz. Sandy Lake gets William Cheligren. Shindledecker moves to land avenue Sharon. Cribbs from Clintonville to take over. Spring to Emienten and Strain from New Hampshire to Wesley in Meadville. Cribbs to begin June 20. move within 10 days.

Erie Meadville New Castle Lloyd C. Wicke Pittsburgh Old Stone Mahoning Wesley William F. Metz Sherrett-Watersville Brady's Bend Willam Cheligren Cribbs Wesley Methodist Church West Washington Street Everett F. Spring Emienten Methodist Church

Transportation Back To Normal In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh ended a 35 day wage contract strike as 2700 AFL trolley and bus operators accepted a three cent hourly pay raise lifting the rate to 2.01 dollars. The vote was 1282 to 172 with thousands relying on car pools rail lines and hitch-hiking during the walkout.

Pittsburgh INS AFL Baltimore & Ohio Pennsylvania

Arrest Made in Beaver Falls Triple Killing

A 35 year old steelworker Patrick Lance faces a hearing in Beaver Falls for allegedly fatally shooting his wife Agnes Lance 35 and her two children Clyde 10 and Agnes 12 found dead in a cabin near Beaver Falls. Police arrested Lance in Clarion County while en route to a relative's home in New Bethlehem.

Beaver Falls Ins Agnes Lance Clyde Agnes Patrick Lance Clarion County New Bethlehem

New Bus Stop Relocated On North Mill Street

The council approved moving the west side stop from North Mill Street near North Street to North Mill and Sycamore streets. The change, backed by Police Chief George Rigby, aims to ease traffic flow as meters will be removed from the site.

North Mill Street North Street North Mill Sycamore Streets Council George Rigby

Air-Raid Test In New Castle Proves Successful

New Castle conducted a nationwide air raid alert test this morning at 10 1. The city faced siren shortages with one siren at George Washington junior high school manually operated alerting North Hill residents. Jameson Memorial hospital activated emergency procedures and patients remained calm. Civil Defense coordinator Herman Steinbrink called the test a success and praised public cooperation. The ten minute drill halted traffic on main routes into the city and was led by Lawrence County auxiliary police under Chief John D. continues on page eleven.

New Castle Trians George Washington Junior High School North Hill Jameson Memorial Hospital Herman Steinbrink

Eisenhower Spends 25 Minutes In Bomb Shelter

President Eisenhower and First Lady join about 30 staff members in an underground shelter during a continental civil defense drill timed at 10 am. The president inspected the shelter, built in World War II and expanded in the White House remodel, after an alarm as Army Signal Corps tested communications with Chicago New York and Washington.

Washington Eisenhower White House Army Signal Corps President's Shelter Western Union Chicago New York

Four Sterling Firms Remove Old Refrigerators To Save Children

Four trucking companies in Sterling volunteer to haul away and dispose of old refrigerators and ice boxes that could pose deadly hazards to children, following a local safety push.

Sterling, Ill Sterling

U.S. and Britain Eye Guided Missiles for Defense

The Defense Department says Britain and the United States are discussing speeding development and introduction of guided missiles for common defense. Officials report focus on missile development and arrangements to ensure easier use and production in allied defense efforts.

U.S Britain Washington INS Defense Department U. S Washin

Chicago Stable Fire Destroys 59 Riding Horses

A Sunday night fire at New Park Way Riding Stables in Chicago destroyed 59 horses and caused about 100000 dollars in damage. Four horses were saved, homes of prominent Chicago families on the Gold Coast were affected, and officials planned to investigate two possible causes involving a cigarette or a transformer blast.

Chicago New Park Way Gold Coast

Youth jumps from river cruiser in Chester to Philadelphia voyage

Three teenagers report 15 year old Samuel O Burke Jr leapt from a Wilson Line cruiser during a Chester to Philadelphia trip. The youth quarrelled with his girlfriend Mary Halbrook and disappeared after climbing through a window on the fantail. Crew searched but Burke not found.

Philadelphia INS Delaware River Wilson Line Chester Samuel O. Burke, Jr Mary Halbrook Thomas McCabe Margaret Schoerel Burke Mary

Mount Vernon Police Chief Harold E. George Dies

Mt. Vernon Ohio June 14 Harold E George police chief died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Sunday He was 38 and had served on the force 20 years including 1 1/2 years as chief He is survived by his widow and two children as details were released today by city officials

MT. Vernon, O Insi Mount Vernon Harold E. George

Burglars Hit Co-Op Store in Wilmington Again

A safe was stolen from the New Wilmington branch of the Lawrence County Farm Co Operative between 3 and 3 38 p m Sunday. Manager Roy Shaner reported the theft to New Wilmington police and state police. Officer William Boyle found a red company truck used to haul the safe away, and the damaged truck was located on Legislative Route 37029 in Pulaski township.

New Wilmington Lawrence County Farm Co-Operative Association Roy Shaner William Boyle Sone Boyle Pulaski Township

Fall Fatal for Two and a HalfYear-Old Ellwood City Girl

Wendy Kay Fullwood two and a half, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Fullwood of 827 Perthing Street Ellwood City, died in Jameson Memorial Hospital at 430 a m from a fractured skull after a fall on cellar steps in Youngstown during a relatives visit. Born September 4 1951 in the city, she leaves parents and two brothers Howard Lee and Gregory Lynn. Services set for 130 p m Wednesday at Howard L Reynolds Funeral Home Adams Street with Dr Garth L Koch of First Baptist Church in charge. Interment Castle View Burial Park. Friends may call tonight 7 9 p m and Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 p m.

Wendy Kay Fullwood Howard G. Fullwood Perthing Street Ellwood City Jameson Memorial Hospital Tat Youngstown Fullwood New Castle Howard G Mary C. Swartzlander Fullwood Howard Lee Gregory Lynn Howard L. Reynolds Adams Street Garth L. Koch First Baptist Church Castle View Burial Park

Young Wins His Battle For N Y C Control

Robert R. Fighting Bob Young has won a long proxy fight and now controls the New York Central System worth 2.65 billion dollars. He defeated Wall Street's Morgans Vanderbilts and Whitneys in this major power struggle and gains the authority to run the second largest railroad in America.

James L. Kilgallen New York INSI Robert R Bob” Young Wall Street Morgans Vanderbilts Whitneys Young New York Central America

Slippery Rock Takes Two Lives Sunday Evening

Slippery Rock claimed two lives Sunday evening in an incident linked to a person identified as 21 year old from 17 Station Street in Carnegie, Pennsylvania and a woman named Shirley. Further details were not released by authorities as investigators continued to gather facts and identify involved parties.

Slippery Rock

Drexel Guard Is Shot Down In Philadelphia Robbery

A tall fast running gunman shot and wounded Drexel Institute of Technology guard Charles J. Dunn 33 an employee of the A E Burns Detective Agency. The same man then robbed Minnie Friedant at a West Philadelphia delicatessen escaping with more than 100 dollars from a cash register. Dunn was hospitalized in serious condition at Philadelphia General Hospital.

Philadelphia INS Drexel Institute of Technology Dunn Philadelphia General Hospitars Minnie Friedant

Tomato Growing Notes From A Gardener's Journal

The narrator muses on tomato growing in summer and autumn, noting the pleasure of tending plants and seeking signs of growth. A line references reaching seventy seven today, hinting at a dated, reflective diary entry about harvest expectations and garden labor.

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