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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1956
Page
1
Two tigers escaped from the Togni State Circus in downtown Rome sending crowds of women and children fleeing. Fire department and riot police formed a human chain to corral the animals. one tiger was captured while a second remained at large an hour later.
Perspiring visitors again sit on benches in the Public Square while locals urge regulation to prevent benches from being monopolized. Authorities rerouted traffic on W Washington Street after several railroad freight cars derailed. cleanup and re-railing took hours.
Partly cloudy warm humid Friday and Saturday with occasional showers and thundershowers. Highs near 85 to 89, lows in 60s. Cooler by late Saturday. 24 hour period ending 7 am: max 91, min 62, trace precipitation. River stage 6.1 feet. Same date last year: max 59, min 59, precip 0.2 inches.
A near term payment plan in lieu of taxes for the United Engineering and Foundry Co. plant at New Castle Pennsylvania is discussed. US Senator Edward Martin has urged funds be paid to the city Lawrence County and New Castle School Board. A letter from the General Services Administration replies to the senator on the matter.
The USS Canberra, the world’s second guided missile ship, will be commissioned today at Philadelphia Naval Base. The 673 foot vessel fires the Terrier anti-aircraft missile and was converted from a heavy cruiser with Sir Percy Spender and Deputy Defense Secretary Reuben Robertson Jr speaking at the ceremony.
President Eisenhower nears the end of his convalescence after surgery and remains expected to deliver five or six major campaign addresses at Republican rallies this fall. Physicians issue optimistic reports, noting the President may push for more appearances to demonstrate his fitness.
President Eisenhower progresses in Walter Reed after his intestinal operation. Maj. Gen. Heaton says discharge is likely about June 23. He plans a routine conference with Sherman Adams as Hagerty notes improving comfort. NSC holds weekly White House meeting.
The Mayor’s Safety council announced a July 2 start for a data driven jaywalker sweep with a $25 bond reward to the first catcher in week one. If uncaught the reward climbs to $100 by week four. Sam Townsend reported a May safety campaign cut accidents in New Castle to 10 with no fatalities. Bates Butler 111 of Arthur McGill School received a merit certificate for safety initiative after acting as patrolman at Norwood and Albert when police were absent.
A gas explosion in East Baltimore leveled three houses Thursday night. Fire crews searched ash and debris for possible victims as nine people were injured, mostly shaken but none seriously. Police cited a leaking gas main as the probable cause.
Death records for Raymond Anthony DeFalco 67 Ellwood City Miss Freda Weakhouse 83 R D 2 Darlington and James Braden Walker 48 1924 Prospect St. obituary line items dated Friday June 15 1956.
Severe thunderstorms lashed Western Pennsylvania Thursday night. Wires down and trees uprooted caused flooded streets in Pittsburgh area including Carnegie and Duquesne. A brick wall collapsed in Swissvale and a window was smashed at a market. Police used a rowboat to search a ravine near Matlock Street for stranded residents.
A nine hour wildcat subway strike stranded over 1 million riders in New York City. The Transit Authority suspended 25 Motormen and expected to suspend about 150 more, amid a prep strike on indoctrination runs before a June 20 threatened action. Service later fully restored as heat peaked at 96.1 degrees.
Lawrence County holds its seventh annual fire school starting Monday night at Union Memorial School Building Union Township. Directed by Lieut L W Campbell Chief James Messner Jerry Ammons and Charles Chaplin. Instructors include Norman A McFarland Louis Kovanilla Jack Rose Zach Allerton Tom Spears Jack Smith John Oberleitner and L F Hemenway. Advisory committee lists Herman Steinbrink Clyde Rohrer Chester Rodgers. Certificates issued after four sessions via Public Service Institute of Pennsylvania.
McKean County District Attorney Guy B. Mayo, 44, was killed when his car left Route 6 near Kasson and plunged down an embankment. Russell Weston, burgess of Mount Jewett, stopped after seeing Mayo's lights and found Mayo dead with multiple fractures and internal injuries.
The Dutch government denied rumors of a divorce between Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard sparked by claims about the queen’s trust in faith healer Miss Greet Hofmans. Hofmans said she exercised no influence and dedicated people to Christ.
Cold air dented a seven day heat wave today but forecasters warned most of the eastern two thirds would still suffer. Merchants report sweltering shoppers buying air conditioners and swimsuits as relief expected only in pockets like New England and the Great Lakes while cool Pacific air already moves into parts of the east.
The United Steelworkers policy committee rejected the Big Three offer but both sides voiced optimism a new contract could be signed before the June 30 strike deadline. The companies proposed a near 15 cent hourly package with wage and fringe benefits, while the union sought about 25 cents and experts expect around 20 cents.
A classified notice touts quick pickup for unwanted items including metal wardrobes and even a homing pigeon. It cites a household goods ad by Mrs. Don Conti on Maitland Street and offers a 2 door metal wardrobe for $15 with a contact number OL 44-5788. another line invites placing don t needs in full selling gear via low cost News Want Ad with OL 8-8511.
Five drowning deaths reported in the Philadelphia area on Thursday. Michael Ellis Jr., 13, of Bartram Village, died in an abandoned quarry pit in south Philadelphia. John Welden, 12, of West Ambler, drowned after toppling from an inner tube in Loch Alsh reservoir, Upper Darby. Harry Wilson, 34, of Trenton, drowned at Curtis Lake after diving from a sandbar. Melvin Allen, 4, of Jericho, drowned in a pond near Gibbstown. Larry Rohrbach, 17, of Macansey, Pa., drowned while swimming on a farm near Shimerville near the Berks Lehigh line. he was to graduate from Emous High School.
The U S Department of Justice is expected to rule on the sale of the government owned New Castle plant to Mesta Machine Co by mid July. A GSA spokesman said such rulings typically take about 60 days, and informal Washington sources expect a favorable outcome for the sale. After the ruling, papers must be prepared and signed, taking several more days. Stockholders meet on July 5.
The skeleton of a man believed dead for months was uncovered Thursday at the P. J. Greco and Sons junkyard in Mast Deer Two near Tarentum. Investigators found no signs of foul play. a heavy bundle of paper reportedly fell on him as he slept. Workmen tearing down a shed discovered the remains.
Maryland Virginia police pursue a suspected psychopath after two teenage girls vanish. The nude bodies of Mary Elizabeth Fellers 18 and Shelby Jean Venable 16 were found in the Potomac vicinity and a Virginia creek, with identification pending after autopsies. A light blue car and a man with a facial scar were linked to their last sighting.
Government forces arrested scores of labor agitators in La Plata amid new disorders following a vigilante raid on the Haitian ambassador’s residence in Buenos Aires. The incident led to the capture of former Gen. Rau Tanco and an official apology over diplomatic immunity.
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Arthur Mometer notes the heat wave with workers cooling offices and families at lakes and fields. Radishes and onions thrive while the weatherman tracks a ninety three degree day. The speaker tells critics to endure the hot weather with no sympathy.
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