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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1957
Page
2
Special Correspondent Ruth Montgomery reports extensive planning for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s October arrival. State Department and British officials coordinate a ten day program with White House dinners, embassy receptions, and tours of national institutions.
The Edenburg Methodist Woman's Society met at Mrs. Merlin Freiger's home. Key items included a $25 pledge for church wall painting, July breakfast on the church basement, and June donation of $12.25. Special guests Rev. James Williamson and Miss Betty Watt attended.
City officials debate a proposed cap of 25 dollars per day for expenses plus transportation costs. City Controller Edith Cleaveland says the ordinance is under discussion after a solicitor’s interpretation that 25 dollars covers 24 hours. Councilman Chester Sweesy and Cleaveland view the limit as a 24 hour maximum including meals and lodging. The dispute arose after Asst. City Solicitor Jamison charged 25 dollars for a six hour Pittsburgh trip plus transportation.
SID WHITE writes from Seoul that Americans returning after the Korean War find a city transformed from a bombed battleground to a bustling center. Seoul’s population surged after 1953, streets widened, brick fronts rebuilt, and nightlife revived with clubs and department stores. The once grim capital now shows optimism, with fashion, taxis, and cultural life signaling recovery despite lingering scars.
A nationwide ABA study shows six in ten bank employees are women and banks seek more female hires from graduates. Since the 1890s women worked behind screens. today 585000 Bank employees include 10000 women officers and 143 women presidents. The American Institute of Bankers offers ongoing courses to employees, open to high school and college graduates.
Tom Del Principle, age 39, of 917 Boraline Ave, sustained second degree burns to his right cheek and ear in an explosion at the fire school. He received treatment and was discharged from Jameson Memorial Hospital. The article notes urban income exceeds rural income and compares Indonesian island populations.
A brief note describes Pa Newe noting ongoing growth with new homes rising throughout. A restaurant menu boasting its appeal proclaims its only competition is the customer’s own home.
William J. Fox reports on Barbadian speech and its colorful phrases. A glossary crafted by Roger Wolin explains local terms and how English in Barbados carries a Scots overtone. Includes examples like breaking fires to shake hands and play-play to describe flirtations.
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Elizabeth Dukes 67 of 518 Waldo, Clarence C. Cooper 81 of 202 N Mulberry, and George J. Valasis of 306 N Beaver with funeral details. Dukes had two daughters and two grandchildren. Cooper was a former Keystone Auto Co. partner with two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Valasis to be buried at St George Greek Orthodox Church with services at Noga Funeral Home.
The Military District of Washington guards the capital as a full Army command. Beyond ceremonial roles, MDW defends the seat of government, aids Civil Defense, counters sabotage and riots, and handles traffic control and security for visiting dignitaries. The Old Guard furnishes escorts to presidents, while MDW also manages Pentagon security and houses Walter Reed Hospital and the National War College. MDW spans 11 counties in VA and MD plus DC, based at Gravely Point, Virginia.
The Nile deposits around four inches of new soil per century on its flood plain. Venice features over 170 canals though many were filled in. Mesquite trees in the American southwest can send roots 40 to 60 feet deep in search of water.
Harrisburg reports the state will retire its remaining Belgian horses at public farms due to high feed costs. Board secretary Newton D. Culbertson says tractors will replace horses since they only consume fuel while operating. About 1,000 dollars per month is spent on feed. auction of fifteen at the White Hill Industrial School is set for July 8, with the remaining twelve at other institutions to follow.
In Columbus Ohio the Ohio Chiropodists Association debated renaming chiropodist to podiatrist but voted to keep chiropodist. They argued public confusion and legal changes would follow a shift, while Webster defines chiropody as foot ailment treatment and podiatry as foot disorder treatment.
In San Francisco gadget makers present pocket size reminders for parking meters vitamins and calorie intake. A portable meter timer pill box and a calorie counter clock attach to a ring or purse offering a built in time cue with a clock face and rhinestone hours to signal when to act.
Rok, a Communist delegate, says the U S has never observed the armistice and accuses the United States of seeking to permanent occupy South Korea by introducing new weapons. He cites about 335 000 Chinese Communist troops in North Korea and notes Allied forces in the South include two U S divisions and allied units.
Proposals for a postal annex are being solicited with forms available from Roberts or H F Schmidt Jr inspector of detail at the Post Office Building Norristown Pa. Deadline for submitting proposals is July 21 1957.
The Supreme Court delays its recess to hear appeals in the Girard case. Douglas will be notified if the hearing proceeds. Chief Justice Warren and Justice Clark may still attend the American Bar Association meeting in London. Justice Burton sails for Europe soon. Briefs are due by July 1 with five days for replies. Girard remains confined in Japan as jurisdiction issues and habeas corpus proceed.
Nixon rejected scrapping defenses or foreign policy despite speeches by Khrushchev Mao and Chou. He warned of congressional disagreement over bold experiments versus caution due to Russia's record, but said the public would unite behind the eventual policy.
In Fargo North Dakota rescuers and workers clear ruins with tractors bulldozers and saws as Gov. John Davis surveys the damage. He reports a television briefing that Presidential Assistant Sherman Adams says Fargo could be declared a disaster area within hours.
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