Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

New Castle News in New Castle, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

1

Large French Order Secured by Local Plant

Howard B. Cummings says New Castle plant wins a large share of a 15 million dollar contract from French interests. Work begins soon for heavy mill equipment including a 68 inch hot strip mill and multiple finishing mills to modernize French steel production. Delivery within eight months and plants to be located in northern France.

United Engineering New Castle Howard B. Cummings United Engineering and Foundry Company Denain Et Angin Nord Et l'Est Et de Nerve Dinzaiain Corporation Ury Company On & Visit Tre Incalions France

Pa Newe Reports Tomato Buds Amid Mild Weather

A Pa Newe observer notes buds on several tomato plants as mild weather spurs growth. A broken fragment mentions a vehicle accident involving a small trailer hitched to a car. State Highway work continues on surfacing and drainage projects in New Galilee, Wampum, and King's Chapel roads. New Castle begins street sign installation at Pearson and East Washington, with the first pole placed near the precinct honor roll.

Pa Newe Ian Patterson Building State Highway Department Alfred Martin New Galilee Wampum King's Chapel Road Pulaski New Castle Pearson and East Washington Streets Page Tre

Daily Weather Report United States Period

The weather report notes a period in the United States with a maximum temperature around 78 degrees. The data appears fragmentary with garbled words but indicates a warm day with no significant precipitation mentioned.

Nagy to Congress May Outline Plans Amid Crisis

Details outline Nagy plans in opposition to communists as Budapest stabilizes. Washington may favor a refugee government idea. debate grows on future leadership and possible adjournment, with U.S. stance shaping Hungary’s political legitimacy and future resistance.

Nagy Congress A. Reichmann Slane Criss Count Iry Mangas Bell Washington Cew State Department Budapest United States Avant Agli Switzerland Bomne

Open Conference On Oil Situation Ii United States

Cabinet members and other federal officials met in Washington on June 17 to calm the nation’s critical petroleum supply shortage. Intelligence Secretary J A Krigen and Presidential Assistant John R Steelman joined leaders of the last time commission and the federal power commission to discuss remediation. Officials warned of spot shortages this summer and domestic shortages next winter due to unprecedented consumption.

Washington INS Intellam J. A. Krigen John R. Steelman Last Time Commission Federal Power Commission ODT Government Indus

Subway Patrolman Shoots Fleeing Man in New York

Fernando Las Casse of Boise Idaho was shot and killed today by a subway patrolman as he fled after a confrontation and alleged theft. A companion escaped. Police identified Las Casse as an inmate with prior federal sentences and past escapes from San Quentin and Folsom in California.

New York Fernando Las Casse Boise Idaho Tuday Relman la Casse Pri San Quentin Folsom California

Man leaps from Pittsburgh bridge into river search continues

A man leaped from a downtown Pittsburgh bridge yesterday. Police and divers dragged the Allegheny and Ohio rivers for the body, with witnesses seeing a man fall downstream from the Sixth Street bridge toward the Manchester bridge where the Allegheny meets the Ohio.

Pittsburgh sAl Jeaneny Ohio Witthess Sixth Street Manchester Bridg Allegheny Obie

Two Children Killed By Train On Busy Track

Clarion Pa July 17 reports a coroner's office finding two children, Kenneth eight and Mary four, dead after being struck by a train along a track. Authorities describe a quick, tragic accident with unclear details remaining.

Need Anesthetist During Vacations For Jameson Memorial

Jameson Memorial Hospital seeks an anesthetist to cover 24 hours daily during vacation periods. Any capable applicant should contact Superintendent R. Youngquin at telephone 6006.

Jameson Memorial Hospital Ninse Howisal R. Youngquin

Kelowna safecrackers net $70 000 in bold heist

KELOWNA June 1. A group of safecrackers cut through a basement wall at Whitts Gaddes Ltd and pried open a vault with crowbars a sledge and a chisel. About 35 safety deposit boxes were looted with unknown contents. The loss is among the province’s largest.

Kelowna B. G Columbia Whitts Gaddes, Ltd Kelowne Sher

Plane crash victim Hennon dies after injuries

Warren Hennon 33 of 22 Northview Avenue died at South Side Youngstown after injuries from a Sunday June 8 plane crash. Passenger Lewis Cunningham survived with fractures. Hennon owned a radiator service shop and was a Presbyterian and Moose member. He was born in New Castle on July 1913 and leaves children Betty.

Warren Hennon Northview Avenue South Side Youngstown Passenge Lewis Cunningham Court Str Bernard Alrpori Youngs+ lawn Tie Youngstown Hospital New Castle Castle All Is Life West Washington

Start Erection of Street Signs Inward City Plan

Mayor John F Haven announces the start of street sign and post installations at Pearson and Epse Washington streets and extending eastward. Signs will mark Highland avenue South Mill street West Mog avenue Cedarsbrow Seven Ware city line Washington street North Jefferson street and Grant street to the city limit. Churchill back home London June 17 Wins to Churchill returns from hernia operation at Hyde Park Gate greeted by wife and daughter.

John F. Haven Pearson Washington Et Highland Avenue South Mill Street Mog Aveney Cedarsbrow Churchill London Winsto Chischell Hyde Park Gate

Truman Calls Universal Training a Military Necessity

President Truman declared universal training a military necessity for the United States to help weaker nations resist Soviet pressure. Speaking at Princeton Universitys bicentennial, he argued the program strengthens democracy, economy, and national security without undue burden, urging support from the American public and world leaders.

Robert G. Nixon LN. Staite Princeton N. J Truman United States Princelyn University Aviv

Legislature Weighs Final Acts as Session Near End

In Harrisburg Pennsylvania the Republican led General Assembly pressed to finish Gov James H Duff promised program after six months of work. A push to codify penal laws stalled in the House and may fail without renewed pressure while leaders warned of possible late adjournment. House and Senate paused before seven hours, eyes on sine die adjournment by six PM if possible.

Haxsisburg Jie Pennsylvania Asty James H. Duff A. m Eld Sine

Nagy to be tried in absentia report bulletin

Budapest June 11 minister of justice announced Premier Nagy will be tried in absentia for conspiracy against the state. Bela Vargai, head of the National Assembly, who fled the country, will also be tried. Proceedings against two other men have begun. Harrisburg July 17 Tuzerne County Judge John B. Fine was appointed to a $19 000 a year superior court post by Gov. Duff with Senate consent.

Budapest Jusilee Stephen Ries Oday Weed Rerone Napy Abbsentia I Ries Bela Vargi National Assembly Bungiry Winister Harrisburg Vue John 8 Fine of Ashley James H. Duff Senate

Await Soviet Decision on European Economic Talks in Paris

Paris reports Britain and France wait for a Soviet reply to join the Western powers in the new European economic conference in Paris. Bevin plans to meet Bidault and Ramadier to discuss restoring Europe’s faltering economy with U.S. credits.

Paris UNS Britich France Bevin Bidault Ramadier London

Strike-Linked Sit In Ties Up 700 Ships Across Regions

New York June 17 The sit in strike by 100000 CIQ maritime workers gains momentum with an estimated 700 ships immobilized in Atlantic Pacific and Gulf ports. Labor Secretary aide John W Gison arranged a conference with union officials and ship operators but quick settlement seems unlikely. NMU orders crew to stay aboard or sign for a new voyage while some crews quit ships. The America liner plan to sail for Europe Wednesday remains unchanged.

New York INS CIQ Atlantic Pacific Gulf John W. Gison Ace Casep Curran National Maritime Vinion Curran Oae Oyners NMU Diner America United States America Europe

William Winter to Leave YMCA for New Role

William Winter, longtime staff member at the central YMCA in New Castle, will depart mid August to become secretary at the YMCA in Id, Pa. Head Robert L. Mesrmans praised Winter, known as Butch, as a popular part of downtown YMCA service and a longtime physical instructor since high school days. He took charge of the physical department in 1940 after Henry McNicholas.

William Winter New Castle Robert L. Mesrmans Butch Winter Ime Geneva College Henry McNicholas

Second Flood In Week Reaches Keokuk Area

Keokuk Iowa reports the second flood in a week from the Mississippi moved downriver toward Clarksville Missouri threatening a ten mile stretch. Army engineers expect crest near Quincy tomorrow with water up to nine feet in parts. Evacuations underway as Ottumwa and Keosauqua areas suffer damage and fatalities mount.

Keokgk Iowa River Mississippi River Keokuk Clarksville Quincy Ottumwa

Jury Panel Nears Completion In Overell Murder Case

In Santa Ana the Overell murder case moves toward trial as jury selection enters final stage after three weeks of wrangling between defense and prosecution. Beuleh Louise Overell’s counsel, Z B West, indicated the panel would be completed today, though earlier doubts persisted about timely completion. The next phase, testimony, was set to begin as proceedings continued.

Santa Ana Alll Yume Overell de- Janse Arid Iu Fact Z. B. West Beuleh Louise Overell Iis

Second Confession Ties Man to 1944 45 Murders

CHICAGO June 17 INS Ralph W Lobaugh 30 of Kokomo Ind broke down and confessed for a second time that he attacked and murdered three Fort Wayne Ind women in 1944 and 1945 The confession was announced by Fort Wayne police officers who brought Lobaugh a new polygraph test Dr Leonardo Keeler Northwestern University criminologist supervised the test and transcript Chief Jules Stamps Lt Chester Axt said Lobaugh had first denied the initial confession made last week in Kokomo

Chicago INS Ralph W. Lobagh Kokomo Ind Fort Warne Anna Buzefi Dorothea Howard

Pulaski Man In Critical Condition After Fall

Jesse Reed, 43, of Rural Route 1 Pulaski, is hospitalized in Jameson Memorial in critical condition with a skull fracture after tumbling about 15 feet from a stone wall onto rocks. He was walking home from the grocery store along the Clyde White residence when he lost his balance and fell.

Jesse Reed Re. D. 1. Pulaski Jameson Memorial Hospital Reed Clyde White

Death Record for Warren A. Hennon at 222 Northview

Warren A. Hennon, age 34, of 222 Northview Avenue, passed away Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Warren A. Hennon North- View Arenac

House Fails To Override Veto On Tax Cut Bill

The House sustained President Truman's veto of the four billion dollar tax reduction bill by 268 to 187, two votes short of the required two-thirds. The vote count announced after a recapitulation showed 268 to 137. the House, with 430 members and five vacancies, acted with 405 voting.

House Bulletin Washington INS Truman Halteck Martin

Britain Seeks New Interview With Molotov

London reports Britain's foreign office has directed its Moscow ambassador Sir Maurice Peterson to seek another interview with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov regarding the Hungarian coup. The memo reportedly rejects Molotovs claim that Britains request for evidence used to force Prime Minister Nagys resignation interferes in Hungary internal affairs, stressing Britain's rights under the Allied Control Commission.

London INS Foreign Office Moscow Molotov Hungary Maurice Peterson Budapest Malgrov Ferénc Negy Sir Maurice Allied Control Commission Sviridav Jin

Grandpa Arthur Mometer Bright Grandson Still Playful

The piece describes Arthur Mometer as a lively grandpa with a bright eye and quick step. He appears proud and pleased, with his wife delighted, though the weather seems harsh and the tone hints at gentle family humor.

Also Mentioned on This Page

United Engineering Plant Taint Hurse Daily Weather Report United State Exid’ Na Arecipitadien Bator State Levar Stiuter Agnes Irene Krueger Robert Shuler Liicen Nel Krueger Eleen Neu Krueger Agnes Trene Krueeer Emil Krueger Siwithfield Street Rover Edward Shuler Leroy Thomas Shuler St. Joseph's Church Sautday Hances Harry Shiner Wesh State Street U.S Blaington GOP Isaach W.A. Hennon Pinal Cabiet Marnall Antlook Marenall Dimaye YMCA Clearfield Iowa Dairyland Queen Vicky Ostrowski Lowville Watertown Britain Arthur Mometer
Search Courier

Search the New Castle News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The New Castle News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication