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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1949

Page

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Agreements At Big Four Parley Now Await Tests

A Paris dispatch reports a Berlin meeting of the Big Four to test Russia's sincerity in Paris accords. The aims include settling the rail strike and lifting the blockade. Ministers foresee a concrete Austrian peace treaty basis and prompt work on it. Deputy talks resume June 30 in London as Vishinsky extends the Paris dialogue.

Kingsbury Smith Paris Berlin Russia U. S Kremlin Germany London United States Britain France Soviet Union Austria Council of Foreign Ministers

First ripe tomato boast amid district weather notes

Xi writes from Wampum Pa about boasting of a first ripe tomato before a storm yoked the town. The account notes varying rain in the upper North Hill before a downtown deluge and mentions cars flooded as the downpour arrived. The piece ends with a continuation reference to rage Two.

Pa Newee North Hill

Daily Weather Report Preview

Partly cloudy with scattered thunder showers tonight and Wednesday. United States weather stats show a 24 hour period ending today with a high of 89 and a low of 65 inches of precipitation at .49. River stage at 4.9 feet. A year ago a similar date recorded a high of 80 and a low of 51 with .01 inches of precipitation.

United States

British Liner Anchises Bombed Near Shanghai

A Nationalist Chinese plane attacked the British liner Anchises near Shanghai, wounding six and badly damaging the ship. Four planes reportedly raided Shanghai. black smoke rose over the city. The Shell oil facility on Gough Island was set aflame as the Anchises ran aground. Britain protested to Canton and reserved rights to seek compensation. Nationalist officials offered no information. Ships en route to Shanghai were ordered to return.

Shanghai INS Reuters Shell Company Gough Island Canton Anchises Britain Hong Kong

Lightning Hits Union Home Damages Refrigerator

Lightning struck the home of Carl L. Jenkins on Wilson Road Monday afternoon. The family reported a smell of burning insulation and fire department units found no blaze, but the refrigerator was damaged. The family’s 20 year old daughter was knocked to the floor by a strong static discharge.

Union Township Carl L. Jenkins Wilson Road Jenkins

Blews Showing Slight Improvement After Crash Near Gardner

New Castle hospital authorities report Arnold Blews, 31, R. D. 2, remains semi conscious but improving after an airplane crash at Gardner. Pilot Robert Cooney, 31, R. D. 2, is in fair condition and coming along nicely.

New Castle Hospital Arnold Blews Gardner Robert Cooney

Radiator Plant to Resume Operations at New Castle

National Radiator company will restart its New Castle plant on Monday June 27 after a four week layoff. Plant Manager E David Graham says key personnel are being recalled now to ready departments while most workers return with the restart pending for the full workforce. The shutdown followed a heavy inventory and orders recession.

New Castle National Radiator Company E. David Graham

Calls On Johnson To State Whether Nation Faces War

Sen. Thomas of Oklahoma urged Defense Secretary Johnson to declare if a serious war threat exists as his subcommittee weighs the House approved 15 900 million dollar armed services bill. Chiefs of staff and armed services secretaries will attend a closed session.

Washington INS Sen Thomas Okla Senate Military Appropriations Defense Johnson United States Chiefs of Staff Armed Services

New Castle Italian Groups Boost Hospital Fund Drive

Three more Italian American organizations subscribed to the New Castle hospital building fund bringing total Italian American gifts to 17 500. Sons of Italy of New Sneok 2000 Columbus Society 2000 and Sons of Italy Ellwood City 1000 joined the effort run by Alfonso Scarazzo co chair of the campaigns division as workers push to meet the 595 000 goal by tonight for the final report meeting.

New Castle Hospital Alfonso Scarazzo New Castle Ellwood City Sons of Italy of New Sneok Jerry Fraasso Cathcore

Babich Guilty In First Degree Life Sentence

Milton Babich 19 was found guilty of first degree murder for the February 10 slaying of 16 year old Patricia Birmingham and given a life sentence at Wisconsin’s Waupun state prison after a speedy trial. The Milwaukee courtroom audience erupted in cheers while family members mourned, as Babich, once a high school leader, faced the life term.

Babich US N.S Correspo Milwaukee Milton Babich Wisconsin Waupun State Prison Badger State Patricia Birmingham West Allies Kathleen Babich Kathleen Scholastic Arthur Acme Telephoto Arthur Righter William MacCauley Harold McGrath Edward Baranovic

Suber resigns as recreation committee head

Cecil F. Suber city police lieutenant and general chairman of the mayor's recreation project committee submitted his resignation due to health reasons. He informed Mayor John F. Haven who will present it to the board of directors at their meeting tonight. Suber helped promote the project and served without pay, leaving a well run recreation program in his stead.

Cecil F. Suber John F. Haven Suber Haven

Submarine Sighting Triggers Florida Coast Search

Navy and Coast Guard planes and surface craft hunted an unidentified submarine sighted off the south Florida coast near Miami. Officials said no signs were seen overnight and search flights would continue until the sub was found. A Coast Guardsman reported spotting the vessel Monday night with no clue on its nationality.

Miami INS Navy Coast Guard South Florida Coast

Deaths in Hillsville Chewiton and McClain Avenue

Anthony Dardes age 20 of Hillsville dies. Mary Merriman Horn age 65 of Chewiton. Burton A Hamill male age 41 of McClain Avenue.

Anthony Dardes Hillsville Mary Merriman Horn Chewiton Burton A. Hamill McClain Avenue

Ice Water for Those on Jury in Harrisburg

Dauphin County Court Judge Robert E. Woodside had the court crier pass out ice water and tumblers to jurors after sessions due to hot jury rooms. He expressed sympathy for the jurors who endured the heat.

Harrisburg INS Dauphin County Robert E. Woodside Woodside Geen

Epworth Church Officials Honored During Jubilee Week

Epworth Methodist church honored its officers at Recognition Night amid Diamond Jubilee rites. Dr. Harold A. McCurdy of the Jamestown district Erie Conference urged progress through change. Pastor Rev. Albert C. Howe lauded the trustees led by Norman E. Clark as mortgage burning nears.

Epworth Methodist Church Harold A. McCurdy Jamestown Erie Conference Epworth Church McCurdy Albert C. Howe Norman E. Clark

Top Communists In Japan Says Revolution Near

Tokyo June 21 The top Japanese Communist Kyuichi Tokuda told party aides that a revolution is coming. He directed lieutenants to intensify efforts to speed the people's revolution after his long prison term under the prewar regime ended with surrender.

Tokyo INS Japan Kyuichi Tokuda Japanese Communist Party

Boy Killed After Dashing Into Truck Path in Clarion

Franklin 7 Anthony, 10, of Sligo was killed in Clarion when he darted into the path of a truck. State police report the death as accidental with instant fatality.

Clarion INS Franklin Anthony Sligo

Drought Holds Northeast In Grip Across Several States

A U S Special Correspondent reports the worst spring drought in 41 years continues to threaten crops in New York New Jersey and New England. Officials warn that without rain by week’s end pasture lands and crops including wheat hay oats barley corn and vegetables face serious injury. Some relief came with rains in Maryland Michigan Virginia Wisconsin Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio, while drought tightens in eastern Montana and parts of North Dakota.

U.S United States New York New Jersey New England Agriculture Department Washington New York State Farm Bureau Federation Maryland Michigan Virginia Wisconsin Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Pacific Coast Weather Bureau California Montana North Dakota

Heat Wave To Be Continued In Western Pennsylvania

Warm humid weather with a high near 90 is forecast for western Pennsylvania today. Thunderstorms this afternoon or evening may alter temperatures. Pittsburgh is expected to reach 92 with a 63 degree low. The heat wave is forecast to continue tomorrow with a high around 90.

Western Pennsylvania Weather Bureau Pittsburgh Western Pennsylvania

Two Aircraft Carriers To Be Modernized For Navy Expansion

Defense Secretary Johnson announced that President Truman approved the modernization of two Essex class aircraft carriers at a cost of 80 million dollars. He said the Navy will seek Congress funds to expand the fleet to nine 27,100 ton ships, with five already active and two more authorized for modernization. The United States has 16 carriers in moth balls.

Washington INS Defense Johnson Truman National War College Navy Congress United States

Basis For Berlin Cooperation Seen

London reports British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin and a Soviet spokesman agreed the big four conference laid a foundation for east-west cooperation. Bevin welcomed the brief communique as opening possibilities to resume cooperation and build on the agreed basis.

London Ernest Bevin Bevin Victoria Station

Sharpsville names queen for 75th anniversary pageant

Betty Sikes a 17 year old Sharpsville High School student is named queen of the 75th anniversary celebration. She will preside at the Sharpsville historical pageant and the progress parade starting Monday.

Sharpsville Betty Sikes Sharpsville High School

County Officials Meet on Equalizing Local Assessments

Nineteen of the county's 37 assessors met with County Commissioners at the courthouse to discuss equalizing assessments so school districts receive fair state subsidies. Chairman Harvey B. Bush noted wide variation from under 20 to over 40 percent of fair market value and cited a state board study guiding subsidy determinations.

Court House Harvey B. Bush Joseph W. Gilmore Joseph W Travers William McElwee, Jr Mr. Bush Bush Tax Equalization Board

Parley Report To Be Made Public Says President

President Truman announced he would publish the Paris Big Four foreign ministers report sent by Acheson. Acheson arrived from Paris and said little on arrival while Truman and Acheson discussed the cold war outlook at the White House.

John A. Reichmann SN. 8 Washington Truman Paris Acheson Washington National National White House Russia Soviet Union America

Neshannock Pool Opens Wednesday For Summer Months

The Neshannock Creek pool on Mercer Street in New Castle opens Wednesday at 11 a.m. for the summer for children of all ages. Installation work is nearly finished and daily hours are 11 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. with Paul Gibson as lifeguard. Security measures are in place for a safe enjoyable time.

New Castle City Recreation Department Neshannock Creek Mercer Street Paul Gibson

Inside Today's News Page Highlights

The page lists sections including Classifieds, Radio, Comics, Sports, Society, Obituary, Stocks, Editorial, and Theatrical notices. It notes page numbers and segment labels guiding readers to readings across topics and local items.

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Picnic Lunch Verse By Arthur Mometer Promises Hearty Spread

A playful verse by Arthur Mometer celebrates a long picnic meal with potato salad baked beans cheese greens radishes and slaw. The speaker urges friends to help themselves to abundant foods in an air cooled spot as ants swarm and tea runs hot on a ninety four degree day.

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Bome Andrei Vishinsky Vishinsky Xi Has Coblentz R. D Wampum, Pa Daily Weather Report Chicago Illinois Peter Harlib Reseda Eft Annette Corrigan Sigmund Z. Engle Blews Umbus Society Guy Masone the Sons of Italy of Andrew Biorde By Freeman Fulbright Recreation Committee Florida Epworth Boy International News Service Sharpsville Queen Secretary of State Neshannock Pool Inside Today Arthur Mometer
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