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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1956
Page
2
Ni cosia Cyprus. British judge Bernard Shaw was wounded as gunmen fired on him on the courthouse steps after he sentenced two Greek Cypriots to hang for shooting at British soldiers. Police hunted the attackers as troops sealed the capital.
Weekend storms in Pennsylvania and Ohio caused multiple deaths and injuries. A man drowned after being swept into a sewer near Zelienople. A 26 year old man died during swimming at an abandoned quarry. A 76 year old man was fatally injured by a live wire in Pittsburgh. A 9 year old boy drowned in a closed pool in McKeesport. A woman suffered shock when a tree fell at Cascade Amusement Park and two girls were treated for minor injuries.
Ancient Mexicans, the Aztecs, reportedly sacrificed captives to their gods as part of religious rituals. The practice reflected strong military conquests and religious beliefs within the empire.
Mrs. William H. Blews of Marshall Avenue received word on Sunday June 24 of the death of her sister Mrs. Cora Barnett widow of William Barnett of Stockton California. They were former New Castle residents. Surviving are a son Charles Barnett of Midway California a granddaughter and a great grandson.
The weekend storms toppled trees injuring two girls treated at New Castle Hospital and caused minor injuries to Ralph Nuzzo in a separate accident. Wires down and power outages hit much of the city, with repairs continuing through Sunday night as crews cleared debris and detours on Pa. 108.
The United Steel Workers and the Big Three producers US Steel Bethlehem Steel and Republic Steel must craft a five year no strike contract by next Saturday night. The industry argues the deal would raise employment costs by 213 billion and deliver about 4200 in wages and benefits per worker over the contract. The union rejects the terms and accuses the industry of strike provoking tactics raising the threat of a crippling work stoppage.
The New Castle Free Public Library offers guides on taking developing and printing photographs. With warm weather, residents show growing interest in sports and games, supported by library resources.
Ellen Perry 92 died Sunday at her residence due to infirmities of age. Born April 25 1864 in this city she was a daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Perry. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. Boyd Myers Home for Funerals 208 N Jefferson St with Dr Gene Stone in charge. Interment Oak Park cemetery. Calling hours today 7 to 9 p.m.
Albert H. Fox 76 of Harbor Rd RD 2 dies at Jamestown Memorial Hospital after four days illness. Born in Tiffin Ohio he was a potter by trade and Spanish American War veteran. Surviving son Edmund and two sisters and a brother. Services at Boyd-Myers Home for Funerals with interment in Oak Park cemetery. Mrs Dora B Mitchell 70 of West Middlesex dies after two-week illness. Widow of Earl Mitchell she leaves children and siblings. funeral at Cunningham West Middlesex. Mrs Sarah E Mitcheltree 91 of West Middlesex RD 1 dies at Mercer County Hospital after infirmities of age. services at Cunningham West Middlesex with interment at Hopewell cemetery New Bedford.
Nigeria plane crash reports say a BOAC Argonaut on a Lagos flight burned after takeoff. Five of seven crew survived. at least 25 dead core passengers noted, with ministry and airline teams en route to scene. A prior Argonaut crash last year killed 15 of 47 aboard.
Old Stone Church in Meadville hosts Erie Conference sessions as Dr A C Schultz is sent to Warren and new Grove City District Superintendent Rev A B R Colley from Warren. Assignments include Rev Carl Gottschling to Venango and Rev Jack Williams to Sharpsville with work starting next Sunday.
David S. Pyle died Saturday after a fall years earlier compromised his health. A longtime New Castle figure, he worked from 1888 in local business, later leading Shenango Works and serving as bank director. Born May 29, 1870, he was active in church, Masons, Scottish Rite, and Elks. Funeral services set at First Methodist Church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
With two thirds of votes counted nine of 28 constituencies show advances for past America forces while Thors party maintains wins in Reykjavik. Prime minister needed six seats to stay in office and preserve NATO bases in Iceland.
A man opened fire in Ohio killing two of his wife's sisters Hazel Botts 32 and Geraldine Brown 30 and fatally shooting Nancy Worthington 16. He abducted Worthington after attempting to rob her companions.
General Twining, visiting military leaders, and a long Zhukov reception shaped talks on disarmament and world armaments control. Khrushchev praised Eisenhower’s honesty and health, while Zhukov expressed warm regards and best wishes for the President’s quick return to duties.
Weather fronts are the leading edges of air masses that move across the United States in a generally easterly direction. They indicate changes in weather as different air masses meet and interact.
The body of Frank Fomka, age 17, is still not recovered after a drowning in a Bessemer area pond used by mining operatives. Firemen state police and volunteers conducted multi-boat searches from Bessemer Mahoning and North Beaver townships into the night, with skin divers from Youngstown later aiding. Fomka, born August 25 1927 in New Castle, son of Frank and Pauline, leaves behind three sisters and memberships in several local clubs and churches.
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