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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1956

Page

2

Elderly man shoots daughter-in-law then kills himself

In New Kensington Pennsylvania an ill 76 year old Frank Shutak shot his daughter-in-law Genevieve Shutak 35 as she returned home from driving her husband to work. He then killed himself with a shotgun in the bathroom. Their three children aged 9 7 and 5 were in bed and hid under blankets during the attack. The husband is employed at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Creighton Works.

New Kensington Frank Shutak Genevieve Shutak

General Twining to visit Russia for air power study

General Twining will travel to Moscow with a team of air power experts to assess Soviet advances. The mission, subject to approval by Eisenhower, could influence future visits by US military leaders and shaping talks with Russia. Arrival is set for June 23 with the June 24 air show as a key event.

Twining America Russia Joint Chiefs of Staff National Security Council Eisenhower Moscow

Egyptian Military Parade Ends British Rule in Suez Zone

In Cairo a massive arms display marks the end of Britain’s 74 year presence in the Suez Canal Zone. Soviet foreign minister Pmitri Shepilov and Sir Brian Robertson attend as Nasser softens stance toward Britain while staying neutral on arms and aid. Aberdeen drivers share identical names after minor collision.

Pmitri Shepilov Brian Robertson Egypt

Plane Dives Into Atlantic Near New Jersey Crash

The airliner with 74 aboard vanished after a steep dive into the Atlantic about 35 miles east of Asbury Park. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Fred Hancox reported a flames burst and a 90 degree plunge before striking the water almost vertically. Rescue efforts by Tamaroa and Craig followed as debris floated at daylight.

Asbury Park N.J New York City New York Caracas Venezuela Idlewild Cmdr Fred Hancox Watagh Long Island, N.Y Coast Guard Hancox Craig U.S. Navy Robert Craig

New City Directory Details Population and Streets

The new New Castle city directory lists a population over 51 200 and covers 8.11 square miles. County population in 1955 was estimated at 107 700, up over 2 000. It notes streets including Adella Alvaretta Blair Conkle Crow Decker Fernwood Good Grigsby Hill Lake Lakeview Lilac Meadow Meadowbrook Slate Wellsley and avenues named Francis Grove Miller plus two Miller roads.

Adella Alvaretta Blvd Blair Drive Conkle Ave Crow St Decker Drive Fernwood Lane Good Ave Grigsby Ave Hill Row Lake Drive Lakeview Ave Lilac Road Meadow St Meadowbrook Drive Slate St Wellsley St Francis Francis Ave Francis Place Grove St Grove Ave Miller Miller Ave Miller Roads New New Castle City

Larger Medical Center Plans Grand Opening

Beginning tomorrow through June 30 the remodeled Medical Center Pharmacy in the Temple Building on North St will celebrate its new look. Claimed by McKesson and Robins to be the most modern drug store east of the Mississippi the store offers a 40 foot mural of Hawaiian scenes. The nine day event features bargains and free gifts for all.

New Castle News Medical Center McKesson and Robins Pittsburgh Drug Firm Mississippi Temple Building North St Pittsburgh Medical Center Pharmacy al and Eugene Cozza Henry DeBulio Wilmington Ave New Castle Duquesne University

Coffee break origins reach back to English mills

The coffee break, now a daily custom for about 35 million U.S. workers, originated in England. It began years ago when workers in Liverpool and Manchester cotton mills received a break during their 16 hour work days.

New York INS U.S England Liverool Manchester

Temple graduate earns Sacred Theology master degree

Robert H. Sholter received a master's degree in Sacred Theology from Temple University. His hometown is Paradise, Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia INS Robert H. Sholter Temple University Paradise, Pa

What Is A Subluxation An Educational Note

A subluxation is a partial dislocation of spinal vertebrae that disrupts nerve flow and may lead to disease. The chiropractor locates and adjusts subluxations to restore nervous system function and improve health. This article is the 186th in a series courtesy of Dr A Devon, Chiropractor, 318 Greer Building, New Castle, Pa.

Doctor of Chiropratic Dr. A. Devon Greer Building New Castle Dial Oliver

Internal Disorders Hit South Asia Neutralist Leaders

Charles M. McCann reports widespread instability in South Asia as Nehru faces Naga uprisings near the Tibetan border, plus riots in India and rebel movements in Indonesia Burma and Ceylon. Communists gain in Burma and Indonesia as independence pains linger.

Charles M. McCann United Press South Asia India Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru Indonesia Java Sumatra Molucca Celebes Burma Haseen Rangoon Ceylon Solomon Bandaranaike Assam Moluccas New York United Nations

Truman Receives Oxford Honorary Degree

Former night school law student Harry S. Truman receives an honorary degree from Oxford University praised as a champion of democracy. The London News Chronicle notes Truman’s greatness and humility in a morning report from Oxford.

Oxford INS Harry S. Truman Oxford University London News Chronicle London Daily Truman

Des Moines Mayor Rejects Communist Ties Over Labor Links

Des Moines mayor condemns Communist influence in labor affairs and cuts ties with AFL invitation after Moscow radio and The Daily Worker used his stance for propaganda. Canadian elementary enrollment surges postwar, with 700,000 more students and expected 60s growth in secondary schools.

State Federation of Labor Communist Daily Worker New York AFL Moscow Radio Toronto

Deaths Of The Day Directory Lists Upcoming Funerals

A daily classified directory prints upcoming funeral interment places directors and burial times with calling hours for readers seeking details of services scheduled.

Obituary notices list several local deaths and services

Funeral details for Nellie Sweet and several related obituaries outline services, call times, and interment plans. Clarence Franklin Guy, William E. Kelley, and Josephine Fiejdasz are noted with birthplaces, survivors, and funeral arrangements in Wampum, New Castle, and nearby areas.

Obituaries for Fiejdasz and McFarland in area churches

Mrs Fiejdasz of New Castle and sister Mrs Stella Szymanski of Poland are noted among survivors. Funeral from Noga Funeral Home Saturday June 23 with Solemn Requiem Mass at Madonna church. Interment in Madonna church cemetery. Mrs Minnie McFarland, 81, dies after a year’s illness. widow of Joseph McFarland. Survives include three children and multiple relatives. Services Friday at 2 p.m. from residence. interment in Unity cemetery.

New Castle Stella Szymanski Poland Fiejdasz Noga Funeral Home Madonna Church Edward Pikulik Minnie McFarland Joseph McFarland Hickory Twp Mercer County Robert and Delinda Seburn McDowell Unity Baptist Church Harlansburg WCTU Earl H Volant Harry Alvin

Critical phase in steel wage talks across major mills

Union negotiators plan meetings in New York with U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel Jones Laughlin Inland Steel Allegheny Ludlum Pittsburgh Steel and Crucible Steel. They will meet in Detroit with Great Lakes Steel. U S Steel talks ended Tuesday night with no progress.

U.S. Steel Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel New York Jones & Laughlin Inland Steel Allegheny Sadium Pittsburgh Steel Crucible Steel Detroit Great Lakes Steel

Local Births and Visits Reported in Lansing Area

Mr and Mrs Dale E Shaw of 1305 E University Village East Lansing Mich are parents of Cindy Lou born June 13 at Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing Mr Shaw pursuing a year at Michigan State University for a master’s degree Mrs Steve Donahue nee Shirley Bowers formerly of New Castle visiting her parents Mr and Mrs O C Bowers 27 Atlantic Ave She will join husband in Waterbury Conn following his release from the U S Army He will work as a printer at the Waterbury paper Mrs Agnes Regan of Altoona and Mrs Jessie Worm of Nanty Glo have returned home after visiting Mrs John Oberljtner at 707 W Washington St

Dale E. Shaw University Village East Lansing Mich Cindy Lou Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Lansing Shaw Michigan State University Steve Donahue Shirley Bowers New Castle O. C. Bowers Atlantic Ave Donahue Waterbury Conn Agnes Regan Altoona Jessie Worm Nanty Glo John Oberlightner Washington St

Mediate Child Dies In Youngstown Area Hospital

Colleen Theresa Mediate four years old of 216 Liberty Street Lowellville Ohio died Tuesday at 1 05 p.m. in South Side City Hospital Youngstown after an illness. Born October 27 1951 in Youngstown she was daughter of James and Susan Logozzo Mediate. Survived by parents a brother Frank and grandparents in Lowellville Hilliaville and Ralph Logozzo. Services Friday 9 a.m. from Holy Rosary Church Lowellville with burial in church cemetery. Friends may call Cunningham Funeral Home Lowellville today 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Nellie Sweet Jameson Memorial Hospital Joseph B. Leyde Ralph E. Hovencamp Oak Park Sweet England America New Castle Trinity Episcopal Church David Abraham Clarence Franklin Guy Wampum RD Chewton Frank and Belle Campbell Guy Medusa Cement Co Anna Mary Guy Herbert Wampum Harold Jane Coulter This City Eleanor Nelson Kittanning Grace Nelson Warren Leah Arthurs Pittsburgh Marshall Funeral Home Marshalls Clinton Cemetery William E. Kelley Butz St Grossman Stockton William Cinderella Stickle Kelley Margaret Jordan Charlotte Gallagher Phoebe Shaffer Rose Point Mary Platt Detroit Mich Charles C. Kelley Poland O Edward Kelley Lewis Kelley Viola Powell Cunningham Funeral Home E. Washington St Chestnut Victor F. Patterson Savannah Colleen Theresa Mediate Liberty St Lowellville South Side City Hospital Youngstown James Susan Logozzo James Mediate Frank Frank Mediate Hillaville Ralph Logozzo Holy Rosary Church

Medusa Ground Breaking Set for July 12

The Wampum American Legion post will stage a flag demonstration before the groundbreaking ceremony. New Castle Beaver Falls Wampum Ellwood City mayors and burgesses and Medusa Cement officials will turn the first shovels of dirt. An invitational dinner follows at the Comnoquenessing Country Club Ellwood City with Ellery Sedgwick, Medusa president, as main speaker.

Wampum American Legion Post New Castle Beaver Falls Wampum Ellwood City Medusa Cement Medusa Comnoquenessing Country Club Ellery Sedgwick

Memphis Reporter Travels Three States Daily

Laurence McMillin of the Memphis Press-Scimitar divides his workday among three states, filing from Maywood Mississippi and covering East Arkansas while based in Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn Laurence McMillin McMillin Memphis Press Scimitar Maywood Miss Arkansas

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