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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
12
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed legislation to raise Social Security benefits for aged persons widows and orphans by 12.2 percent. It also liberalizes the earnings limit to 100 dollars a month from the present 50, with the House already voting to raise to 70.
One hundred thirty three children are registered for the season at Wampum playground which opened June 3. L B Hennon and Margaret Rishe will direct activities. The first event is a Treasure Hunt on Thursday June 26 at 1045 a.m. Competitors must not arrive before 10 15. A hike with picnics is planned for June 24. Dr R J Hall of New York performed the first appendix operation in 1886.
Pvt. Robert M. Hall of Charleroi grabbed a live grenade at Indiantown Gap military reservation to dispose of it and saved 13 men. Hall, in basic training with the Fifth Division, faced the danger after replacing the safety man during hand grenade practice. He will be recommended for a soldier's medal.
Fourteen fellow soldiers were present as Hall darted to the spot, grabbed the grenade and tossed it from the pit. He suffered minor shrapnel wounds when the grenade exploded seven yards away, while no other soldiers were injured.
John R. Zorens fireman apprentice and son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Zorens of New Castle Route 9 has reported to Norfolk Virginia for naval damage control instruction. He previously served aboard the carrier USS Leyte and attended Shenango High School.
Senator Hunt quoted Gen. Omar Bradley after a secret briefing saying Formosa is in no position to defend itself against a Communist attack. Bradley described a gloomy picture of Chinese Nationalists' strength to the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The U S defense stance toward Formosa is outlined with emphasis that troops will not be sent from there to Korea. Brad Ley testifies on Chiang Kai-shek’s forces combat effectiveness and on military supply delivery to the Nationalist-held island.
Rev Henry Millison of Greenville Pa will speak at the Leesburg Presbyterian church rally Saturday at 7 45 p m Local talent will provide special music for the event at the church in Leesburg.
Residents of the Etna-Smith field street district gathered at city hall to urge a renewal request for a city bus route serving their area. They expressed need for continued transit to work schools and shopping centers.
John E. Wylie of 2012 North Mer cer street received a city permit today to build a one story brick residence costing about 10 000 dollars as part of efforts to extend bus service to the area.
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