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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1963
Page
1
In Harrisburg UPI reports a surprise House battle as final action nears on a package of Democratic amendments to liberalize standards for aged care. The minority plans to offer changes to relieve relatives of responsibility under Kerr Mills and to block state liens for public assistance funds.
The first man and woman to orbit the earth returned safely to the Soviet Union. Valentina Tereshkova landed near Karaganda after nearly three days in orbit, followed two hours later by Valery Bykovsky who completed almost five days and about 2 million miles in space. Tass reported their landings and noted Bykovsky’s new distance and endurance records.
Harrisburg report states the Education Committee cleared the administration plan to raise teacher salaries by 30 million in 1963 64 and 28 million the next year raising minimum from 3600 to 4500 and increasing steps to 900. Gov Scranton backs 58 million in state subsidies to fund the rise.
Former President Herbert C. Hoover, 88, remains seriously ill at home with anemia and an intestinal ailment. Bulletin notes he is somewhat better with regular heart rhythm and normal temperature, after reports of a week in serious condition.
Mostly sunny and warm in Western Pennsylvania with highs 78 to 85. Tonight clouds build and a few showers or thundershowers move in late, low 53 to 61. Thursday cooler with mixed skies and limited rain chances. Lake Erie winds 10 to 25 knots, fair today with scattered showers tonight. 24 hour period shows a max 81, min 46, no precipitation. river stage 4.3 feet.
The Joseph Dixon Crucible Co of Jersey City plans to buy New Castle Refractories subject to stockholder approval. The combined operation will keep New Castle under present management as a Dixon division and expand research and product lines in specialty refractories for metals ceramic and glass industries.
Samuel Doster testifies in murder case saying John James Jr threatened to kill him near a Farrell gas station on Nov 24, 1962. Doster describes disarming a James associate, claiming the weapon used was a knife he picked up, and recalls the early morning sequence ending with a return to New Castle after a night at Twin City Elks Club.
The Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce endorsed a middle road revision plan. It proposed a popular referendum on a constitutional convention with individual changes requiring final voter approval.
President Kennedy sent Congress an imperative civil rights package and urged a halt to racial demonstrations while it is debated. He proposed equal access in jobs voting schools and public accommodations and asked Congress to stay in session to enact the program. He warned of continued strife if stalled. The plan includes optional authority to cut off federal funds for local programs with racial discrimination.
Cassius Clay tentatively accepts a September title bout after stopping Henry Cooper in five rounds as predicted. Page 41 notes the result and future plan. County commissioners accept Ellwood City's request for street funds. Page 36.
A note states the Ellwood City Bookmobile cannot extend service to more areas due to lack of funds. The page also lists YMCA Eastbrook staff training and various daily hours for different sections, with a brief local health incident: Carol Evanoski, seven, fractured her right wrist at home and was treated at New Castle Hospital.
Lt. Gov. Raymond P. Shafer described Pennsylvania’s new Interstate 79 as concrete plasma that will give fresh life to Western Pennsylvania’s economic punch. He spoke yesterday highlighting how the highway project could boost industry and jobs in the region.
Americas seventh Tiros weather satellite named Tiros-7 rode a Delta rocket into orbit at 5 50 a m EDT. The 297 pound craft sent back high quality weather images within two hours from 400 miles up and relayed them to Wallops Island Virginia. The photos show the telescope cameras functioning and will aid tracking giant storms worldwide.
Death notices list Mrs May F Morgan 71 of New Wilmington and four others including Antonia Crocifissa Carkitto 59 of 115 W Moody Ave John M Houk 82 of 4413 Ellwood Rd and Thomas F Smith 87 of Titusville Florida in the June 19 1963 record.
Sen George McGovern proposes a wheat program likely to meet Kennedy’s goals for new wheat legislation this year. The plan features voluntary compliance with production controls and high price supports for the 1964 crop, offering about 1.95 dollars per bushel plus land-out payments and marketing certificates worth 0.70 per bushel, supplementing open market or government supported sales at 1.25 per bushel.
Forneys Inc the New Castle based exporter of testing machines will receive the E Award in Pittsburgh at a luncheon during the 17th annual Pittsburgh Conference of the World Trade Council. George Donat will present the award to Russell H Forney with J Fred Rentz and Clyde Whittaker in attendance. The award honors export growth and World Trade Week and recognizes the World Trade Council for aiding Western Pennsylvania firms in expanding overseas markets.
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