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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1946
Page
1
Congressional leaders forecast approval of a compromise draft bill allowing induction of men 19 through 44 and extending the selective service act to next March 31. The agreement ends the 18-year-old draft stalemate with a base age of 19 and a $632 million pay increase for most service members.
New York June 21 In a day of uncertain tone the United States signaled its refusal to surrender its atomic know how or stockpile for broader world controls until Moscow offers more robust measures. Soviet insistence on Big Five veto rights was reinforced by Andre Gromyko as he corrected the transcript of U N atomic energy commission proceedings.
Foreign ministers of the four powers turned to the dispute over French Italian frontiers in a push for an early general conference. Talks remained cordial as they discussed reparations and Italo Yugoslav borders while a four power committee was proposed to move toward a 21 nation conference and a possible transfer of Italian colonial sovereignty in the peace treaty.
The Wilming ton road is being oiled and resurfaced between the Amish church and the college town. A new bridge on route 422 between New Castle and the Ohio line is under construction over a small stream near the harbor intersection. Also, a large barn is rising on the New Wilmington Pulaski road in northern Lawrence County amid storm damage and canceled athletic events. Summer traffic patrols may see white autos used by state police across Pennsylvania.
The 24 hour period ending at 9 am records a maximum 87 and a minimum 55 with 0.67 inches of precipitation. River stage is 6.9 feet. A year ago the high was 81 and the low 60 with no precipitation.
Bowles predicts that meat butter and clothing supplies will increase after July 1 regardless of price controls. An OES spokesman says producers are withholding products in anticipation of eased price controls or their continuation. If controls end, butter could rise to about one dollar per pound.
General Joseph T. McNarney announced tentative plans to cut the U S occupying force in Germany from 350609 to 150000 men. He said a three to one combat to non combat ratio could be kept and noted a re shuffling to form a new constabulary. He denied Soviet troop increases in Europe.
Erika Krebs a Munich woman was found guilty of murdering Captain Robert E. Flanigan of Peoria Illinois and was sentenced to life imprisonment. The court session was crowded with German girls. Erika cried as she was taken away. Defense claimed Flanigan deceived her with plans to divorce his American wife.
Belgrade says Marshal Tito’s forces have no plans to attack the Allies in Trieste. Reuters reports that Yugoslavia accuses British and American troops of massing at the Yugoslav border with five British ships in Trieste harbor.
Western film icon William S Hart lay in a coma near death in Los Angeles as his son William S Hart Jr and longtime auditor George N Frost became co guardians. Superior Judge William S Baird named Hart Jr 24 and Frost as guardians of the actor's person and estate valued at 1 006 000 dollars.
Two additions to the 229th Battalion Field Artillery were announced by the Adjutant General's Office in Harrisburg. David S. Long and Robert A. Young were named first lieutenants as the Pennsylvania National Guard recruiting drive proceeds locally to enlist 220 officers and men. The battalion HQ is at the Joseph V. Cunningham Armory in Cascade Park, with Chief Warrant Officer Merrill Walls on duty daily until 5. Enlistees are urged to contact Mr Walls.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters reports 26 additional war crimes suspects incarcerated at Sugamo prison. Notables include Lieut. Col. Shigei Mori, commander of POW camps in the Philippines, and Lieut Gen. Keikichi Nishiyama, head of Formosa garrison medical corps.
Mrs. Margaret C. Trushel aged 83 of 738 Butler Avenue is reported dead. R. D. 1 Savannah road resident Sam Alley aged 60 also noted in the death notices.
The transports USS Panamint Appalachian and Blue Ridge left Honolulu en route to Bikini Atoll for the atomic bomb test next month. More than 250 newsmen scientists foreign military observers and technicians enjoyed a royal reception in Hawaii praising hospitality and the island. Observers praised Honolulu as a prosperous American community with many expressing admiration for the trip.
In Yokosuka on June 21 Navy transport Charles Carrol brought the first group of wives and children to Japan for 22 sailors. The first child ashore was four year old Mickey Driver who was momentarily frightened by a kimono clad welcome. Mickey recovered quickly after meeting the Yokosuka Women’s Association leader and shaking hands. The arrival also delivered Rear Admiral C B Momsen’s wife to honor his fiftieth birthday with what was called his finest present.
Rep. Engel asserts the War Department sold 327 million dollars of foodstuffs to UNRRA for 138 million and that the action created a 162 million dollar contribution to UNRRA, while 80 percent of UNRRA costs are funded by the U.S. The debate occurred as the House began consideration of war department appropriations for the 1947 fiscal year.
Washington June 21 Conferees on the OPA bill opened their third day of closed sessions with little progress toward a price control agreement. Rep Spencer D Ky chairman said progress might occur this afternoon, but Sen Taft voiced discouragement. A Wherry reform and a Wolcott reform were discussed as possible substitutes.
Police said three New York army veterans confessed to the June 8 Central Park assault in which a girl was raped and her escort killed. They also admitted killing Antonio Marchisella in his car near Hell Gate and committing robberies. Four foreign made guns were found in Harry Suckow's home.
U S Chief Prosecutor Robert H Jackson stated in Merneberg that Nazis weaponized an atomic rocket in spring 1944 to wipe out 20 thousand Jews near Auschwitz. He charged Albert Speer with responsibility for the weapon and mass murder, while Speer denied the claim as incredible.
Mrs. Stephen Masley formerly Roberta Wimer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wimer, will depart from New Castle to Fort Hamilton New York Sunday morning before sailing to Germany to reunite with her husband Lt Stephen Masley. He has served six years in the Army and is with the Army Medical Administrative corps. The couple plan to reside in Germany for two years.
The British government announced a provisional start date of July 21 for the introduction of bread and flour rationing.
U S and Britain exchange diary evidence alleging Haj Amin al Husseini the Mufti of Jerusalem aided the Axis during wartime. The material reportedly shows Arab states rallying with Axis support and broad cooperation with Axis powers.
The Office of Price Administration ordered coal price increases averaging 40 cents per ton, adding about 223 million dollars to consumer coal bills. Increases, tied to the wage boost for United Mine Workers, apply to producers ceiling prices but may be passed on to all sale levels since wholesalers and retailers cannot absorb the hike. Prices vary by district and mine type, with retail coal rising about 3.75 per ton. six day work weeks trigger a 12 cent deduction if mines operate less.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek extends China's truce by eight days and orders all armies to halt all advances until noon June 30 after a morning conference with Gen George C. Marshall. He also revises his proposal to grant Marshall supreme arbitration power for topflight talks and tripartite headquarters in Peiping and Changchun while noting Communist participation remains disputed.
President Truman chose Fred M. Vinson for the high bench four days after a critical blast from Justice Roberto Jackson aimed at Justice Hugo L. Black. Senate confirmation came by voice vote with limited opposition as Sen. Moore was absent.
The United States outlines a 25 year four power treaty to prevent a rebirth of Japanese militarism. The draft to UK China and Russia calls for a control commission to supervise postoccupation inspections and limits. Acceptance would be essential to ending Allied occupation of Japanese territory.
Pennsylvania Power Co will open bids July 10 for dismantling and removal of two North Jefferson Street buildings recently acquired. They formerly housed the K of C and a small shop. No construction plans yet but future developments are anticipated. materials may be reused in local building projects.
In Philadelphia on June 21 the first all-woman post of the American Legion began with 35 veterans sworn in civilian dress. A spokeswoman cited weight gain after service as the main reason many could no longer fit into their uniforms.
The weather seems uncertain and cool despite expectations of outdoor fun. A playful note suggests summer should be in full swing, yet the thermometer and forecast hint at fall like courting the day.
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