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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1954
Page
1
In Berne today French Premier and Red China leader Chou En-lai confer on prospects for Indo China peace. Mendes-France says recognition of the spring regime not on agenda but vows to push for peace by July 20 or resign, with possible bargains on recognition shaping a settlement.
A severe storm and tornado like winds hit Tuesday after 5 p m. bringing down electric and telephone lines and trees, blocking traffic. Pennsylvani a Power reports the worst damage on the east side, New Castle and Mt Jackson Bessemer districts with service restored gradually through the night. Bell Telephone also affected and continues repairs as crews work to resume full service.
A Tuesday evening storm in the New Castle area toppled several elder and fruit trees causing temporary traffic standstills along Route 224 near Parkstown Corners. Highways suffered little damage as workmen use a white line machine and reflector paint to resume markings.
Day fair with a moderate breeze. Highs range 78 to 85 degrees and 92 degrees at night. Precipitation 0.60 inches. River stage 5.4 feet. Previous year shows highs near 87 and morning low around 39 with similar precipitation.
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill prepare to discuss the Red China issue at the White House this weekend. U S policy planners favor forcing cooperation on their own resources, while differences with Britain persist from five years ago.
Guatemala pressed for immediate Security Council action to stop attacks by liberation forces operating from Nicaragua and Honduras. U S Ambassador Lodge opposed the move citing Cold War concerns while Guatemala and its delegation urged a council meeting despite the veto risk.
Pittsburgh attorney J Garfield Houston was elected president of the board of public education. The board approved a five million dollar bond issue for building and renovation and Houston will supervise the program. He succeeds William T. Todd Jr. who resigned due to heavy business commitments.
President Eisenhower and congressional leaders were briefed by Walter Bedell Smith about grim Kremlin problems after the Geneva Korea talks. Speaker Martin and Senate leader Johnson framed the briefing as a call to close ranks with Allies. no new programs were outlined.
The Guatemalan liberation army claims capture of Chiquimula and Gualan in a two pronged push toward Zacapa. Government forces say Chiquimula was routed with surrounding actions at Gualan, casting doubt on conflicting communiques. UN Security Council action was sought for a cease-fire amid rising tensions.
Des Moines Iowa braces for its worst flood in history as the Des Moines River swells toward a crest of around 28 to 30 feet. More than 1,000 volunteers reinforce a sandbag dike while neighborhoods near the southeast railroad levee flood and families evacuate. officials warn that failure could mirror or exceed 1947 flooding in which about one fifth of the city’s population was submerged.
The 1954 Lawrence County Fire School opened at Shenango High School with 350 volunteers from 18 fire departments. The evening featured invocations, welcomes, and talks by Lt. Lee Campbell and Fire Chief Stephen Adley praising turnout and the value of volunteer firefighters to the community.
The report on McCarthy era hearings is expected by August, with Alvin cited as a source or figure connected to the coverage. The item notes anticipation of a formal update or release this summer.
Sen Karl Mundt says televised hearings were slowed by cumbersome procedures and urges against adopting similar rules for future investigations. He argues a different committee could have been as thorough in half the time, though not re adopting his panel’s methods.
President Eisenhower concentrates on halting Communist advances in the Far East. He convenes 30 bi partisan lawmakers at the White House, then meets the National Security Council and Secretary of State Dulles to plot strategy over Korea and Indo China stalemate at Geneva.
Obituary notice for Wilam Slater McAnis aged 73 from New Galilee. Death recorded Wednesday June 23 1954.
Jameson Memorial hospital in New Castle Ellwood City General hospital and Mary Evans Maternity hospital in Ellwood City earned full accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Administrators Joseph Friedheim and Miss Mabel A Barron announced. The accreditation followed a ten week earlier survey by Dr W R Albus field representative of the Joint Commissions. The standards aim to improve patient care and were voluntarily met by the hospitals.
Joseph A Kensinger, 23, awaits a hearing in West Deer Township on charges tied to the unsolved stabbing death of 12-year-old Carol Kensinger about six years ago. A Pittsburgh detective filed the information. Kensinger was freed on $1,000 bond after 13 hours in Allegheny County jail.
A Muscatine thief committed a "clean" burglary breaking into a service station and taking only a soap dispenser and a roll of towels. In St Louis Patrolman Cantillon was bitten while serving a summons to a woman accused of letting a vicious dog roam. In Ohio a burglar at the Franklin Furnace Co stole a measuring instrument to stay comfortable for the summer.
Senator Albert Gore and about 23 colleagues urge adoption of Eisenhower's full three year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act. They warn Communist trade bait is drawing markets abroad and jeopardizing US security while Congress paces with a one year extension. Lawmakers push for a final tariff bill vote, with two amendments attached.
The author suggests taking a solitary boat ride to escape desk work and phones. Aimed at weary readers, it describes drifting on a stream or river in a skiff for peaceful rest, noting a warm seventy six degree day enhances the retreat.
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