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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1956
Page
1
General Nathan F. Twining of the U.S. Air Force is to depart for Moscow this week in what is described as a dramatic expedition. He expects the trip to yield a net gain for the United States in the early stages of the cold war.
Washington reports the Venezuelan air liner crash that killed 74 is the fourth deadliest. The top three include a 1953 U.S. Air Force C124 near Tokyo with 129 dead, a 1952 C124 crash near Moses Lake Washington with 87 dead, and a 1950 charter flight near Cardiff Wales with 80 deaths among soccer fans.
A White House official expects President Eisenhower to issue a new public statement on his second term intentions after leaving Walter Reed Hospital. The announcement is anticipated between July 4 and July 15 while he recuperates at the Gettysburg farm in Pennsylvania.
Partly cloudy and mild with a chance of scattered thundershowers in the southwest. Highs near 78 to 84, tonight near 60. Thursday partly cloudy and warmer with showers and thunderstorms. US stats show 24 hour period ending 7 am: max 76 min 61 no precipitation river 7.4 feet. A year ago: max 86 min 57.
London reports Turkey has issued a near ultimatum to Britain over Cyprus threatening troops to keep the island from Greek control. Turkish circles in London corroborate Ankara’s stance as fear grows of a political settlement that would cede Cyprus to Greece. Estimates place Turkish nationals at about one fifth of the island’s 500,000 population as waves of pro-union activity rise amid Greek Cypriot agitation.
Weather officials forecast cooler conditions for Pennsylvania with highs in the 80s today and Thursday. Friday could see a rise to or above normal temperatures as skies stay fair regionwide, though the southwest faces showers spreading to central and then the rest of the state.
Firefighters battled a blaze at a west Philadelphia baking plant with damage estimated at $100,000. They rescued five workers, while a sixth leaped from the roof before crews could reach him.
A hot, dry air surge returned to the Midwest driving intense heat through Iowa Missouri Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. Tornado funnel activity appeared near Earibault Minnesota and Kimball South Dakota with no major damage reported.
The district attorney opened a probe into a smuggling ring at Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh. Three prison employees are under investigation along with two guards who were suspended. State Police reported six prisoners confined amid claims of narcotics liquor and other contraband, though a state official denied wider smuggling.
Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union signed joint communiques after Tito's Moscow visit ending a six year rift. They call for direct talks with East and West Germany, lifting embargoes, and recognizing China’s Formosa UN rights. Zhukov awarded Order of Victory to mark the thaw.
Des Moines Mayor Ray Mills says he is sorry for inviting Nikolai Respopov mayor of Dniepropetrovsk to Des Moines. He warns the visit would be on Respopov’s own time and notes Communist critics have used the invitation to imply endorsement.
Ankara announces that Turkish Foreign Minister Fuad Koprulu has resigned citing reasons he does not wish to explain. Reports say the resignation follows Turkey sending Britain an ultimatum on Cyprus.
The 1956 New Castle directory lists 207 Smiths, 131 Joneses, 112 Browns, and 100 Thomases among residents. Population is estimated at 51,200 with 14,282 dwellings, 29,801 electric customers, and 96.58 miles of streets. Page 2 continues the census and local stats.
New York dispatch reports steel wage talks facing a deadlock with both sides miles apart on key issues. A strike is deemed possible as union and industry negotiators meet nine companies seeking a five year no strike pact before the June 30 contract expiry.
Dry hot weather worsens a multi year drought across 11 northwest Missouri counties, southwest Iowa, western Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and 78 Texas counties. Farmers and livestock producers rely on federal aid and rainfall. Operation Haylift feeds Iowa farmers as hay is cut along roadsides for shipment to drought areas. The Missouri drouth leaves soil rock hard with water and feed shortages in many communities.
The Kentucky Democratic Central Committee named former Gov. Lawrence Wetherby as candidate for the Senate seat after the death of Alben Barkley. The move signals new strife between Sen. Earle Clements forces and Gov. A B Chandler loyalists.
Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser led a massive display of Soviet arms in Cairo’s Republic Square. Stalin tanks Mig-15 jets Ilyushin bombers and German-trained Egyptian troops showcased strength with troops and bands from Syria Lebanon Jordan Saudi Arabia The Yemen The Sudan Libya and Palestine observing.
Robert B. McLeaish, head of the Farmers Home Administration, resigned under fire and was summoned before Senate investigators. He had faced charges of excessive drinking and political pressure. He submitted his resignation to President Eisenhower and it was accepted. He was due to testify before the Senate Civil Service subcommittee today.
The Sun Telegraph reports Mayor David L. Lawrence plans a record fourth term to lead Pittsburgh during the city centennial celebration opening November 27 1958. Lawrence is finishing his third four year term and eleventh straight year as mayor, an all time city record.
Death records published list William F. Kelley aged 78 of 418 Buzz Street Clarence F. Guy aged 73 of Wampum RD 2 Mrs Minnie McFarland aged 81 RD and Mrs Josephine Fiejdasz aged 64 of 21 Walter Street all noted in the June 20 1956 edition for obituaries and memorial notices.
Ground breaking ceremonies for the Medusa Portland Cement Co plant costing 12 million dollars are set for Thursday July 12 at 4 p.m. at the Wampum site. City officials from New Castle Beaver Falls Wampum Ellwood City plan a colorful event with co chairs R J Schill and Bart Richards. Speakers include George Develin Ellery Sedgwick Arden Krebs and George Davis. The Wampum high school band will lead a motor parade from the town square to the site.
A Venezuela based Linea Aeropostal Vega airliner, Super Constel lation, crashed into the Atlantic while trying to return to Idlewild New York with one engine out. Fire and impact killed 74 aboard including 20 Americans. Coast Guard and Navy recovered two bodies with more feared dead. search continued.
Ministers and laymen from 380 churches gather for the Erie Conference of the Methodist Church at Meadville Pennsylvania for the 121st annual session. Bishop Lloyd C Wicke will preside over the five day convocation at Allegheny College and Old Stone Church with district superintendents assisting. The Erie Conference serves about 800000 members across western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania.
President Eisenhower will stay at Walter Reed at least another week as doctors assess his post operative recovery from a major operation. Dr. Isidor Ravdin cautioned against predicting future risks while noting no recurrence in patients his age.
In a brief narrative Memeter describes enjoying two days to a week in Times Square, visiting shows and small restaurants, and meeting friends. He notes a fondness for vacationing but prefers returning home after a pleasant, sunny 75 degree day.
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