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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1947
Page
2
Gov. James H. Duff pledged a hard crackdown on cigarette and liquor bootleggers in the state. He warned that tax free goods from other states will be seized and those involved will face indictment for conspiracy and steep penalties.
Investigators say a small man burglar entered Elliott Market and Manufacturers Distributors by breaking a window, with two bars saved to allow entry. Robberies at Superior Motor Parts Store, Sears Roebuck Farm Store, and The News Company were detected between 5:30 a.m. and 11:35 p.m. The searches were led by Lieutenants Lynch and Jones.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kansa, 70, died in McKeesport Hospital from injuries after being struck by a streetcar. She suffered a skull fracture an arm fracture and lacerations when trapped between a streetcar and a parked car on a downtown street.
British Prime Minister Attlee met with American leaders including Bevin Dalton and Hugh Dalton to discuss the Marshall aid to Europe plan. Talks covered financial questions and the pace of aid delivery ahead of Paris economic meetings.
The United States notes Moscow's cautious approach as it weighs Russia's role in efforts to enlarge world trade. The Potsdam Agreement, not fulfilled for Germany, raises concerns about Moscow tying Eastern and Central Europe to its economy ahead of Paris discussions.
Edwin R. Lamm of 319 Edison Avenue New Castle and Helen Louise Eck of 321 Third Street Ellwood City have applied at the Mercer County Court House for a marriage license.
Obituaries listed for multiple local residents with ages and death times. Peter Paul Galant 64 of Highland Avenue Ext died at home after brief illness. survivors include wife Elizabeth and five children. Funeral Thursday 10 am from residence, interment SS Philip and James. Other notices: Mrs. Susan Roof 70 died in New Castle after eight days. Carl A. Soberg 79 died in Sharon after four weeks. Mrs. Marie Giamarino Cioffi funeral mass Thursday 8:30 am St. Vitus. Vance Brady funeral Wednesday in Struthers, Ohio after heart attack. details of survivors and service times.
Funeral services for Leo T. Sochia of R. D. 1 were conducted Monday at 2 30 p m from the J R Bigler funeral home with Rev Samuel C Baker in charge. Readers included Mrs John A Baker and Mrs John M Kline. pallbearers were Ben Kennedy Ralph Woodruff John A Baker William McCune Edmond Pierson and Oscar Allison. Interment was in Greenwood.
Sentence details outline a group of six young men charged with nine burglaries across stores and schools from January to March 1947. Fines and prison terms ranged from one to two years. additional counts extend concurrent sentences. The cases cited include the Strauss-Hirshberg store, Fisher's Big Store, Lebo's Women's Apparel, and other local businesses.
Governor approves a suite of measures affecting state operations and local governments. Provisions include coverage options for employees and dependents, life and health insurance for officers, salary deductions for premiums, bank branch allowances, updated justice fees, school merger reviews, veterans officers association, municipal funds security, higher architectural review fees, township auditor pay, road maintenance shifts, employer second injury exemption, and varied county officer pay schedules plus domestic bonus dispute resettlement.
Coal areas across West Virginia Kentucky and Pennsylvania report large numbers of pits idle with 35 000 miners idle in southern West Virginia 30 900 in Kentucky and 16 500 in Alabama. Officials warn the situation looks serious as miners walk out.
The Wagner Act revisions will not take effect for 60 days as the Taft Hartley law reshapes NLRB powers. Resignations, labor backlash, and pending coal strikes shape a tense national scene with widespread legal and industrial repercussions.
A Russian veto halts plans for an international police force. Dispute centers on Article 11 of the military staff committee report with the Big Five urged to contribute comparably in overall force, while the Soviet Union demands absolute equality across land sea and air boons.
Mrs. Howard Taylor of Ventura is guest of her aunt Mrs. James W. Ruthrauff at 510 Norwood Avenue. Louis Fleeger has returned from Cincinnati and Somerset. Miss Edna Armor has returned from St. Petersburg visiting Ella Allen. Mrs. Myrtle Jarvis of Tampa is visiting Maude Neff at 419 Winter Avenue. Mrs. P J Kelly of Denver visits sisters Annie Taylor and Grace Kreaps at 243 Croton Avenue. Birth announced Sunday June 22 of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mc Cracken of Butler Memorial Hospital. McCracken is son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis McCracken of R D 4.
A 14 member joint committee will examine how prices are affected by aid abroad. Hearings run three days a week through July 17, with one session for the first week of July.
In Alderman Jesse C. Kennedy's office on East Washington street at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Shirley Watkins of 604 West North street married Robert C. Montgomery of 132 Mahoning avenue. Kennedy officiated. Nicaragua is the largest Central American republic.
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