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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1956

Page

2

Auxiliary Police Deliver Heroic Weekend Duty Under Storm Strikes

New Castle auxiliary police and Civil Air Patrol aided flood response over a three day period. They directed traffic evacuated residents cleared highways and set up roadblock radio communications with state crews assisting East Brook during Sunday’s storm while Constable John Rung praised their work.

New Castle Civil Air Patrol Civil Defense Organization East Brook John Rung Hickory Two Rung Russell Cade Ronald Sickafuse

Direct Unity Approach With Soviet Refused

The article reports that West Germany rejects direct unity talks with the Soviet bloc and avoids any regional German nationalism trap. Chancellor Adenauer states Germany’s issue must stay international and not become a national matter, responding to last week’s Soviet Yugoslav communique advocating East West direct negotiations.

West Germany Russia Adenauer Bonn

Clark Introduces Flood Survey Bill in Committee

Frank M. Clark, district representative, has introduced a House Public Works Committee resolution authorizing Army engineers to survey flood damaged areas in the county. The study covers the Mahoning River and Hettenbaugh Creek branches including Harlansburg East Brook Lakewood and Neshannon Creek to decide on rerouting or retaining walls. Clark aims for an early survey.

Frank M. Clark House Public Works Committee Army Engineers Mahoning River Hettenbaugh Creek Harlansburg East Brook Lakewood Neshannock Creek Clark

GSA Denies July 1 Transfer Of New Castle Plant

A GSA spokesman denied rumors that the government owned New Castle plant would be turned over to Mesta Machine Co on July 1. He said final legal details are being worked out and a sale is unlikely before the July 4 holiday. Mesta officials could not confirm the July 1 transfer. Iverson said the stockholders meeting to authorize bonded indebtedness will occur on July 5.

General Service Administration New Castle Mesta Machine Co GSA Mesta John D. Iverson

Steel contract talks edge toward possible three year pact

Stephens signals openness to compromise on a five year agreement if McDonald drops some demands. A highly informed spokesman said negotiators could reach a three year pact with no wage reopeners. The main sticking point is length, with companies favoring five years for stability in the steel industry and economy.

Stephens McDonald United Press

Bank Robber Takes 17500 in Drive-by Heist

A bandit robbed a bank of 17500 and fled after holding a customer at bay. Police found the getaway car abandoned in an alley about a mile away with no further trace of the suspect.

Gospel Starlight Chorus to Meet at Second Baptist

Afro-American News reports the Gospel Starlight Chorus of the city will hold a special meeting at 7 36 p m today in the Second Baptist church. Elder O Alexander of Farrell will preach at the Church of God in Christ Tuesday at 8 p m.

Gospel Starlight Chorus Second Baptist Church O. Alexander of Farrell Church of God In Christ

Fire damages curtain at Brenner home on Moody Avenue

Firemen responded to a curtain blaze at 16 W Moody Avenue Monday evening finding Mrs Brenner had extinguished the fire before arrival. The loss was listed at 15 dollars by Fire Chief Clyde Rohrer.

Robert Brenner W. Moody Ave

Youths Arrested For Loitering On Washington St

Four men aged 18 to 20 were arrested by city police for loitering in front of Central Drug Store on E Washington St after repeatedly refusing to move. They gave smart remarks, spent the night in jail, and were released this morning with no fines. Names listed: Gary Spiro, 19. Philip Hall, 18. Joe Lewis, 20. Ernest Tosso, 19.

E. Washington St Gary Spiro Phillip Hall Crescent Ave Joe Lewis N. Cochran Way Ernest Tosso

Five Dollars Stolen From George Washington Junior High

Police report an estimated five dollars in small change was stolen Monday from the George Washington Junior High School physical director office. Rees Flannery, city recreation director, said the money came from pool swimmers. Two youths were questioned and denied involvement.

George Washington Junior High Rees Flannery Flannery

President Plans Stay at Gettysburg Farm

President Eisenhower prepares for a stay at his Gettysburg farm as talks with Indian Prime Minister Nehru are postponed. Nehru's visit to the United States was shifted to later dates, with a plan for a rescheduled July 7 informal discussions. The President still intends to attend the Panama presidents meeting on July 21-22 and participate in Operation Alert civil defense drill late July, with Panama involvement during part of the period.

Hagerty Mr. Eisenhower Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru Eisenhower Panama

Deaths Of The Day Directory Published In Classifieds

A daily funerals directory lists upcoming services with interment place funeral director service time and calling hours for reader convenience. The directory appears at the start of the Classified Section.

Funeral services for Frank Fomka Jr. in Bessemer

Funeral services for Frank Fomka Jr aged 18 Fulton Street who died by drowning in an abandoned Bessemer quarry lake on Sunday June 24 will be held Wednesday June 27 at Noga Funeral Home. Blessing at 9 a.m. Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church. Interment Oak Park Cemetery. He was born August 25 1927 in New Castle and served in the U S Army 1945 1947 with the 498th Quartermaster Depot. He was employed by James Albert contractor of Youngstown. Surviving are three sisters and other relatives.

Frank Fomka, Jr Fulton St Bessemer Quarry Lake Noga Funeral Home Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church Michael Rusynyk Oak Park Cemetery Noga Mr. Fomka New Castle Frank Pauline Formkca Polish Falcons Bessemer Club James Albert Youngstown Helen Fomka Olga Koszela Mary Dmetryk Bessemer William Gillespie Davis E. Sheridan Ave Macalusa Old Allegheny James C Phoebe Harper Davis Davis Cruikshank Bros. Co Crikshank Brothers Pittsburgh Elizabeth Cruikshank Davis First Baptist Church ACT Bellevue A. M Valley of New Castle Caroline D. Harvey Wilkinsburg Florence C. Davis Albert E Davis Narberth Boyd-Myers N. Jefferson St Garth Koch

Hopewell church service and Davis obituary in Ohio era

Hopewell Presbyterian church in New Bedford hosts services Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev. Robert Johnston to officiate with interment at Evergreen cemetery. Davis, William Gillespie, 1866 graduation details. died Monday at Mal Calusa Nursing Home after seven months illness. Burial in Oak Park cemetery. services at Boyd-Myers Home for Funerals.

Hopewell Presbyterian Church New Bedford Robert Johnston Evergreen Cemetery Kelly Funeral Home Hubbard, O

Twining views latest Soviet planes during Moscow visit

General Twining saw a rapid display of Soviet aircraft during his visit. Observers note Kubinka base offered the closest West view of Soviet air power yet, as he examined a TU104 jet liner calling it a pretty nice airplane while seven jets were shown Sunday and three more on Monday.

Twining Kubinka Moscow Soviet Union

Butler County Bicycle Crash Fatality Involving Two Children

In Butler Pennsylvania a 12 year old boy from Connoquenessing was hospitalized in very serious condition after a bicycle collision with a car. His 10 year old companion on the crossbars of the bicycle, Charles Reith, was killed. State police identified the car driver as 45 year old Carl Thompson of Butler.

Butler, Pa Conoquenessing John E. Farnen Charles R. Reith Farnen Butler County Memorial Hospital

Personal mentions and visits from area residents

Mrs Edna S Hildebrand of Lake Worth Florida visits her brother Dr J Emerson Davis in Maitland Lane. H Cal Jackson of New York stays at The Castleton hotel during his visit. Mr and Mrs Baderschneider and daughter Kristin of North Hollywood Calif return home after visiting Mr and Mrs J C Radabaugh Wilmington Rd. Mrs Mayo L Porter returns home after extended visit with Mr and Mrs Norman Shaffer Moscow Idaho. Mrs Myra Long a former city resident is hospitalized in Washington County Hospital Hagerstown Maryland with pneumonia.

Edna S. Hildebrand Lake Worth Fla J. Emerson Davis Maitland Lane H. Cal Jackson New York N. Y Castleton Hotel J. C. Radabaugh Wilmington Rd Mayo L. Porter E. Wallace Ave Nor‘man Shaffer Polk St Mos Cow Idaho Myra Long Washington County Hospital Hagerstown

Man Hurt at Work In Newcastle Hospital Admission

George Hill aged 25 of 505 West North Street was admitted to New Castle Hospital Monday after injuring his right leg when he fell against a steel table at work. He was reported in good condition.

George Hill W. North St New Castle Hospital Hill

It's a Plane No An Auto Arrives At New Castle Airport

A curious four wheeled craft dubbed the air auto appeared at New Castle Airport around 3 PM with veteran pilots noting it as a first. The plane, originally built by Continental Inc and purchased by Taylorcraft Corp, uses a 165 HP Franklin engine, cruises at 110 mph, and carries 33 gallons of gas.

Foster F. Eisenhuth New Castle Air Force Dad Mom Air Auto Connecticut Continental Inc California Taylorcraft Corp Franklin

Senate Faces Fund Boost Showdown Over Air Force Aid

Senate debate tightens as proposed funds rise by 1.1 billion with Republicans pushing a 0.5 billion air fund increase. Only two senators Allen J. Ellender and Spessard L. Holland indicate opposition on both counts. Democrats accuse administration of不足 air supremacy against Russia in coming years.

Allen J. Ellender Spessard Holland Fla Russia

State of Siege Proclaimed in Guatemala

Guatemala declares a state of siege and martial law could follow. Students voted for a strike at a Monday meeting, effective late today, unless the government rescinds the order suspending constitutional guarantees.

Guatemala

Gun Stolen As Cash Register Break‑in Occurs

Oklahoma City tavern operator Olen Hughes reported a break in at his cash register. The thief ignored the cash and stole a pistol kept for robbery defense.

Oklahoma City Okla Olen Hughes

Russia asks postponement of Algerian issue at UN

At the United Nations the Soviet Union moved to indefinitely postpone security council consideration of the Algerian question on a point of order. Iran’s envoy said he would not oppose the move though he would not withdraw the request for action. The council had already delayed the debate for five days at Russia’s request to obtain Moscow guidance.

Bruce W. Mann United Press United Nations N. Y Russia United Nations Security Council Arkady A. Sobolev France Djalal Abdoh Iran Sobolev Moscow

Robert Wink Family Glad To Be Alive

The Robert J Wink family of W Washington St Ext survived a weekend storm when a fallen tree and high voltage line crashed into their home. Firemen and volunteers quickly controlled a fire that resulted, and the family is left to mop up after the harrowing incident.

Robert J. Wink W. Washington St. Ext Wink

Public housing site selection creates unrest

City plans a special meeting after unrest over Brinton Site costs. City Clerk Jack H. Fritz was authorized to contact Wimer by letter to arrange the meeting. Wimer's notice cites a $3 436 tax payment estimate, a $1 994 increase, or 58 percent more than current land taxes.

Jack H. Fritz Wimer Brinton Wimner

NATO troop withdrawal in Iceland debated

The expulsion resolution faced mixed views with some favoring departure while others fear it would crack the NATO alliance. Proponents note Iceland's strategic position as key to Atlantic approaches and urge tempered withdrawal.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Iceland North Atlantic U.S

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Civil Defense Unit Europe E. North St Bandit Nadyne Gulnac Maico W. Garfield Ave New Castle News Lawrence County State Highway Department Route 19 Theodore Gannett Democratic Joseph Howley J. R. Fogo Howard Jones Domenick Cioffi Washington St Jr. High Gettysburg Mary E. Wortman Mary Elizabeth Wortman Pulaski Twp David Sarah Gealey McClenahan Domestic Science Club George Wortman Evelyn Shields Florence Moore Tracy Calif Ruth Hurt Cleveland Georgetta Wylan Lowellville Martha Ventresco Nancy Lee Traxler Wharton David Wortman Richard Wortman Ruby Genkinger This City Esther Sagabill Martha Helen McCleanahan Hubbard Catherine Presbytery West United Presbyterian Church Westminster College James Lytle Butler Presbytery Harper McKnight U. P. Board of Administration Albert Dodds Ross Byers Beaver Valley Joseph Anderson Cleveland Presbytery Edwin Pottinger Caledonia Presbytery Wayland McGlathery Allegheny Presbytery Wm. Riddle Lake Presbytery Richard Graves Mercer Presbytery Jesse N. Kerr N. Mill St Butler County Florist’s Telegraph EGRA Weingartner Vanamast Reasonable Prices Service Jack Gerson Mil Senate Robert Wink NATO United IN Coast-To-Coast Service Associated Funeral Directors Service Howard L. Reynolds Funeral Home Adams St Kisser Tissot Futura DE Vaux Jewelers Cor North & Mercer St del Johnston
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