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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
1
The House votes today on a 7.2 billion dollar tax bill the largest in American history. Republicans push for recommittal while Democrats aim to secure full party support for passage. The measure raises personal and corporate taxes and adds defense levies with votes expected after 4 PM EDT.
A Springdale man, 47 year old Everett Mills, was killed when his car skidded into a bridge near Slippery Rock, Pa. A female passenger, Katherine Fahner, 40, also of Springdale, was injured in the collision reported by state police.
Harvesting progress speeds across the county with several farms reporting hay already dried in the fields. Wheat fields are turning golden brown signaling the start of wheat harvest soon.
Showers expected this evening and again late tomorrow. Overnight low around 60. Today’s 24 hour U S weather stats show a high of 79 and a low of 63 with traces of precipitation and a river stage of 5.4 feet.
In New York on June 22, 14 Communist leaders jailed after a Wednesday FBI roundup prepared briefs to seek bail release. Sixteen were seized in New York, one in Pittsburgh. four others were indicted for conspiring to overthrow the government. Bail totals $176,000 with prior releases and bond offers debated by judges.
In Harrisburg on June 22, a standoff continues over Gov. Fine's request for new taxes to fund a 1951 53 budget of 1.2 billion dollars. Senate brinksmanship and 12 Republican rebels block a House approved flat income tax, with fear of cuts to Pittsburgh’s Point Park and other local projects. The 139th General Assembly nears one of its longest sessions as leaders predict slow progress. The Assembly reconvenes Monday.
In Marcus Hook Delaware State Police fatally shot Charles Willoughby 22 of Philadelphia and wounded Norman Bailey 18 as they fled a stolen car after a chase that began in Wilmington. Two other youths William Hoy 17 and Joseph Bailey 17, both of Philadelphia, were arrested. The vehicle struck a fire plug during the pursuit.
A midday conference at The Castleton hotel brings mediators S W Transportation officials and Bus Operators union grievance leaders. The goal is to end the strike begun June 4 with a possibility of a six cent hourly wage rise and arbitration on the rest of the 10 percent request.
Pan American World Airways reports the Constellation clipper Great Republic vanished on a Johannesburg to Idlewild route over Africa. The 40 aboard included 31 passengers and nine crew led by Captain Frank J. Crawford. A search from Roberts Field in Monrovia failed to locate the aircraft after last radio contact at 11:15 pm.
State and city authorities announce a temporary detour on By Pass 422 between South Jefferson and South Mill streets. Traffic is routed via Division Street with police directing the flow while construction on the Grove Street bridge eastern approach ramp continues.
A U.N. memorandum may call on about forty governments for combat troops to crush massive Chinese Communist concentrations in Korea. Gen. Matthew Ridgway appeals for more forces as he notes no cease fire signs from China. Andrew Cordier says sufficient forces exist to end the war by force, while a new Chinese offensive looms before the Korea war’s first anniversary.
Donna Jean Palmer aged 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur J Palmer of 706 Brinton avenue was found dead in the Ben Franklin Junior High School pool at 3 20 pm Thursday after the swimming period. Coroner Charles E Allen conducted the inquiry and said she was among 114 girls using the pool under the City Recreation Commission summer program. Her companion alerted staff after she failed to reappear and supervisor Barbara Jackson led the search.
Erection of the addition to the New Castle hospital is expected to start within a short time after a building permit is issued by the city today. Plans are completed by the architects and the contract will be let within a week or two. Following the award, construction will start shortly.
Edward Longacre issued a building permit for a New Castle hospital addition. The project lists a $700,000 expenditure and construction is set to begin in July, per city hall reports.
The Iranian government moves to punish sabotage of the nationalized oil industry with the death penalty. Justice Minister Ali Heyat pushes a bill to Parliament to deter acts damaging Iran's petroleum program and targets employees connected to British interests in the Anglo Iran Oil Company.
Maj. Gen. David C. Barr testified as a witness in the Senate MacArthur investigation as the panel aimed to wrap hearings by Monday night. Barr and Maj. Gen. Emmett O'Donnell were the final witnesses, with Republicans pressing questions on Barr's China mission report about Nationalist forces lacking American supplies.
Negotiators for the CIO National Maritime Union and shipping owners ended a marathon bargaining session without progress toward ending a week long strike on three coasts. A spokesman said they are no nearer agreement. No resumption time was set. adjournment is subject to federal mediators’ call.
Archbishop Josef Grosz, top Hungarian cleric, pleaded guilty at the opening of his trial on charges of seeking to overthrow the Communist government. The proceeding, tied to anti state activities and espionage, mirrors past confessions amid questions of coercion.
Westminster college plans a centennial fall convocation October 12 with Milton S. Eisenhower delivering the address. The year includes dedications of a $500000 men’s dormitory and a $250000 field house and a special centennial program in spring 1952.
Mrs. Ella Barber 72 of 221 East Winter Avenue Miss Mary A Morrissey of Youngstown Ohio and Donna Jean Palmer 12 of 706 Brinton Avenue are recorded with ages and addresses for Friday June 22 1951.
American pilots downed or damaged five Red fighters in two jet fights involving about 90 planes after Allied troops were hit by two unidentified aircraft near Chorwon. Seoul was bombed pre-dawn by a lone enemy plane, prompting evacuation plans for South Korean cities if needed.
Lawrence County Wool Growers association reports 70,500 pounds of wool pooled for sale to James Akeroyd and Co. of Philadelphia. Butler County delivered 25,000 pounds, while Lawrence and Beaver counties contributed 45,500 pounds. Top price reached is $1.055 per pound for the finest grades.
Arthur Mometer notes the sun hides behind a cloud on the day claimed as the longest day. He asserts the daylight lasts longer than usual, but counters that prediction noting the sun is absent now and temperatures run 75 degrees.
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