Coen Is Named As Candidate in Sheriff Race
Coen is named as a candidate in the race for sheriff. The announcement identifies Coen as a contender and notes campaign actions underway.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1945
Page
1
Coen is named as a candidate in the race for sheriff. The announcement identifies Coen as a contender and notes campaign actions underway.
In Baston Pennsylvania on June 20, Dr Richard J Williams of the Welsh Presbyterian Church in Scranton was named moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania. His selection by the synod's commissioners in Easton marks the first time the Welsh presbytery has headed the group. He succeeds Rev Dr Frederick Schweitzer of Ridley Park who will become president of Bloomfield College.
Fragmentary note reports Japan conceding a loss at Okinawa with unclear attribution to Ty Say Lally and cryptic references to KRUPERLIN FRANCISCO. No verifiable details or context available.
Gen. Eisenhower resumes his nationwide tour with a stop at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The return marks thirty years since his graduation as New Yorkers pay tribute to the general.
In a countywide election on Tuesday the Republican sheriff candidate Coen led with about 70 percent of the vote. He carried 98 of 99 precincts, losing only the home precinct of opponent Edward Tucker. Frank N Johnston finished second with 1790 votes, Tucker had 78, and Earl Jay finished with 0.
In Wampum the vote approved retail liquor licenses 245 to 129 and beer sales 240 to 125 amid a quiet campaign. Wampum was the only Lawrence county community voting on these questions in Tuesday's primary. Two retail licenses exist in the town.
Mrs W H Myer of Princeton notes a Christmas cactus at her home has beautiful blooms and frost bloom at Christmas. Election returns rolled in quickly after polls closed as Seventh ward precinct reports arrived within minutes. The Seventh precinct took rapid counts, with eighth ward precinct signaling early results.
United States weather state report for 24 hours ends today. Maximum 77, minimum 46 with light precipitation 0.04 inches. Readings include yearly statistics with a high of 82 and a low of 39.
Republicans rename present councilmen James Gibson and Joseph Alexander to run again in the June 19 primary. Gibson led with 3625 votes, Alexander tallied 2395, while Democratic totals were light with Gibson 116 and Democrat Lt. John Watkie 456. The council slate faced a close field for school director with Hoffmaster Hyde and Shira as leading contenders. Continued on Page Two.
Brussels reports rising crisis as opposition mounts to the return of King Leopold II to the throne amid postwar political impasse and fears of bloodshed after years of Nazist occupation and wartime captivity.
Four Philadelphia residents died in a spree described as murder suicide by police. Detectives linked the deaths to a wife and husband duo, with a 43 year old widow shot at a South Philadelphia home before a policeman, aged 35, fatally shot himself.
Washington officials push to delay European aid and hasten relief as Truman travels to Olympia Washington amid pressure to finish the war in Europe and end the conflict swiftly. Separate dispatch notes U S plans to deploy ships, food, and troops to finish military campaigns.
A wartime dispatch reports that 14 000 troops are being withdrawn from service. The notice mentions locations including New York and San Francisco with references to various commands and personnel.
A Japanese wireless dispatch says two enemy naval task forces were seen near Miyako Island southwest of Okinawa. One group reportedly included five aircraft carriers and a battleship with cruisers, while the other contained a carrier and battleship with cruisers. Japanese recon planes allegedly observed over 100 transport ships in the Kerama Islands west of Okinawa.
Almira Home trustees and directors convened on Walnut street to review the year’s work Represented regions include Venango Mercer Butler and Taw Past year finances and programs were discussed with reports from the treasurer and property committee The new matron Mrs Berber Lavier assumed charge in April and the meeting adjourned with plans to continue services with the auxiliary decor and devotional service noted Continued on Page Two
State Police hold a second man accused in liquor store robberies in the county. A first suspect, Le Parks of 2410 East Oth Street, was captured earlier as officers pursued leads.
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