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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

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Bank Thefts Tie Call's Plaza to Local Mob Gang

State police and FBI chase multiple leads after a night depository at Citizens National Bank in Call's Plaza, Wilmington Road, was burglarized. Four men 20 to 30 seen with briefcases preceded a professional job, with an estimated loss of about 50 000.

FBI Citizens National Bank Call’s Plaza Wilmington Rd Fred J. Norris Lawrence County Youngstown Worthington Ave A&m West Gate Plaza Union Two

Catholic Day Set At Park Here Tomorrow

Plans for the Lawrence County Catholic Day picnic are complete with General Chairman Anthony Germaine Sr. announcing an 11 am outdoor dialogue Mass at Cascade Park led by Msgr Jeln B McDowell. Rev Raymond A Vollmer will be the Mass Celebrant and Rev James Somma narrator. A 10 pm fireworks display will follow prize awards. About 25 000 are expected to attend. Public Transportation Authority will run 15 minute service from the public square to Cascade Park from 10 am to crowd peak. Regular routes traffic back are expected to handle evening crowds.

Lawrence County Anthony Germaine Sr Cascade Msgr Jeln B. McDowell Msgr. McDowell Pittsburgh Raymond A. Vollmer St. Margaret and Holy Cross James Somma

Supreme Court Bans Illegally Seized Evidence

The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 that illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in state trials, overturning the Mapp decision and prompting calls to revise prosecutions nationwide. The adjournment for October follows 33 opinions and notable rulings on union dues, God beliefs, contraceptives, and bar associations.

Supreme Court New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts California Illinois Cleveland Dolly Mapp High Court Maryland Connecticut Navy Official Bar Association

Tractors for Freedom Committee Presses Castro for Cuban Prisoner Swap

In Detroit the Tractors for Freedom Committee demanded Fidel Castro accept a swap of 1 214 Cuban prisoners for 500 agricultural tractors by Friday noon. They reiterated the offer and pressed for a prompt decision from the Cuban leader.

Detroit UPI Tractors For Freedom Committee Fidel Castro Castro Cuba National Association of Small Farmers Eleanor Roosevelt Milton S. Eisenhower Walter P. Reuther United Auto Workers UAW Cochairman Joseph M. Dodge Detroit Bank and Trust

Two Saboteurs Facing Charges In California

Two confessed saboteurs from the American Republican Army face arraignment in California for blowing up three vital communications towers in Utah and Nevada. Bernard J. Brous and Dale Chris Jensen, arrested in Ensenada, Mexico, were turned over to the FBI and await ongoing proceedings.

California San Diego Calif UPI Mexico Utah Nevada Bernard J. Brous Massapequa Park N.Y Dale Chris Jensen Ensenada Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal William G. Simon Los Angeles FBI Simon John Brown San Diego Tribune Salt Lake City Tribune Detroit News el Paso Times Tampa Fla

Union Adopts Building Code In Union Two

The Union Two community approved a building code unanimously aimed at improving public health and housing standards. Enforcement rests with supervisors who will inspect until a city building inspector is appointed. Violations carry up to 300 dollars fine or 30 days jail.

Union Two Union Two Planning Commission Robert E. Jamison Donald E. Brown Commission Paul Walters Mike Sehmidt

Bell To Spend $1 Million Here In 1961 62

George Holtin of Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania says the New Castle office will invest about $1 million in Lawrence County during 1961 62. The plan includes hundreds of thousands for connecting New Castle to the long distance network as daily calls rise to 151 937 from 119 937 in 1951. A large Mohawk cable project is finished and a $75 000 West State St program is underway.

George Holtin New Castle Bell Telephone Co Pennsylvania Lawrence County Holtin Mohawk Mt. Jackson West State St

Obituary notes and society items in today's paper

Brief obituary notices and society news appear in this section alongside local sports and theater listings. The page highlights upcoming events and community milestones, with names and places appearing in short notices.

House Reconvenes Today Faced By Key Measures

Harrisburg report notes the House returns with two administration tax bills to fund infant phases of a school system. The package includes a 10 mill tax on out of state securities and a 2 percent tax on income from securities. Senate judiciary reviews an administrator plan to speed Philadelphia and Allegheny County courts.

Harrisburg UPI House David L. Lawrence Albert W. Johnson R-Mckean Senate Judiciary Committee Philadelphia Allegheny County

Pulaski Homecoming Opens Wednesday at Community Field

The 12th annual Pulaski Homecoming runs Wednesday to Saturday at the community baseball field. Elmer Gurtner chairs, Gerald Greenawalt assists. Tickets from Wilson McClenahan and Norris Winters. Events include Pet Parade Wednesday 6 pm George Ferguson in charge, go cart races Thursday 7 pm, New Wilmington Area School Band Friday 7 pm, plus drawings Saturday evening. Large crowds expected.

Elmer Gurtner Gerald Greenawalt Wilson McClenahan Norris Winters George Ferguson New Wilmington

Young Johnston and Cameron Named in Local Notice

Sidney Duwayne Johnston age 17 of 2346 Pennsylvania Ave and John Aaron Cameron age 71 of Har bor Rd RD 2 appear in a local public notice listing names and addresses.

Sidney Duwayne Johnston Pennsylvania Ave John Aaron Cameron Harbor Rd

New Castle Man Testifies on Firing Over Dinner Tickets

A New Castle man testified in Pittsburgh that he lost his state civil service auditor job after refusing to pay for eight Lawrence County Democratic party dinner tickets. He described his firing as retaliation for declining the payments.

Pittsburgh UPS New Castle Lawrence County Michael C. Palmer Civil Service Commission Palmer Wilmington Civil Service

Bova Surrenders After Missing Trial Date

Joseph Bova of Youngstown Ohio, an ex convict, turned himself in to District Attorney Joseph Solomon after twice failing to appear for a burglary and conspiracy case. He surrendered yesterday afternoon.

Bova Joseph Bova Youngstown Joseph Solomon Gedio Filigenzi Maitland St Dan Apecelli Jr W. Home New Castle Sons of Italy Filigenzi Apecelli Allegheny County Ohio Pententiary

Reynolds Backs Broad Sewer Authority Plan

City Councilman Howard L. Reynolds advocates a metropolitan sewer authority as the best solution, proposing selling the city's lines to fund debt reduction and department upgrades. Attorney Robert E. Jamison urges a contract change to start a township system and asks for a new armory sewer connection.

Howard L. Reynolds Council Robert E. Jamison Union Two Sewerage Disposal Authority Jamison Reynolds Miller Ave Metropolitan Sewer Authority

Congo Parliament to Convene June 25 Under U.N. Guard

The United Nations command in Leopoldville announced that Congo lese parliament will meet June 25 at Lovanium University about 12 miles outside Leopoldville. MPs will stay on campus to ensure security and isolation from outside influences during the session.

Leopoldville Congo UPN United Nations Command U.N Oscar Faura Lovanium University

New York Central Talks Bankruptcy in Merger Fight

New York Central President Alfred E. Perlman warned bankruptcy could follow if the Chesapeake & Ohio merged with the Baltimore & Ohio railroads. He spoke as ICC hearings opened on C&O’s bid to control land and pursue a three way merger with B&O, a plan Central opposes claiming Eaton would unlawfully control both lines.

Perlman C&o Walter J. Tuohy New York Central John ‘Bradford B&o ICC B&o Central Pennsylvania Railroad Eastern Central Tuohy Cleveland Cyrus P. Eaton Eaton Chesapeake & Ohio

Daily Weather Report Cloudy North And South With Showers

Cloudy conditions cover the north today with occasional showers and a partly cloudy south. The afternoon may bring thundershowers. Cooler air arrives with highs from 58 to 64 north and 64 to 72 south. Tonight and Wednesday remain mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the eastern section. Low 50s. Lake Erie small craft warnings in effect until 7 a.m. EDT Tuesday. Northeasterly winds today 10 to 18 knots, tonight east to northeast 8 to 14 knots. Showers end this morning then clear through afternoon and tonight. 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. stats: max 80, min 57, precip none, river 5.0 feet. One year ago: max 81, min 59, precip 0.3, river 5.8 feet.

Lake Erie

Time Flees Like a Jet Plane Across the Year

The passage reflects on how weeks slip by from New Year to Memorial Day and beyond. It notes Washington's Birthday and the quick passage of seasons, concluding with a line about turning seventy seven today.

Washington Cardinals

Kennedy Ikeda Open Talks on Washington Tokyo Pact

President Kennedy and Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda begin talks aimed at cementing a new Washington Tokyo partnership. The discussions focus on cooperation and stability in Asian affairs.

Washington UPI Kennedy Hayato Ikeda

Action Lagging On School Aid

Washington reports a key Kennedy school aid bill faces House stalemate between public school supporters and backers of private and parochial aid. Rep. Adam Clayton Powell warns swift White House action is needed to salvage the measure this session.

Washington APS Kennedy White House Adam Clayton Powell DN. Y Powell House Education Committee Europe Congress House Rules ‘Committee

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