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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1961

Page

2

Moisant Airport Faces Lawsuit Over Racial Food Service Policy

Federal suit targets non discrimination clause in Moisant International Airport funding. E Neil Wannen announces a new policy to serve Negroes in the coffee shop while Negroes remain barred from the International Room. The Justice Department probes the six stool snack bar as sit in activists pursue further action.

New Orleans API Moisant International E. Neil Wannen Justice Department Wonnen Interstate Wannen

Butler Woman Pleads Innocent in Embezzlement Case

Mae Wheeler 53, longtime secretary treasurer of the Workingmen's Building and Loan Assn in Butler, faces 117 counts including forgery embezzlement and false entry as she pleads innocent before an alderman. The case centers on loans to multiple couples with the savings office continuing to operate though withdrawals are halted.

Reno Lorenzini John Polowitz Russell Kurtz

Truck Driver Put On Five Years Probation

Albert Himes 34 of Lutherstown Pa was placed on five years probation by Erie County Common Pleas Judge James McCrystal for involvement in an Ohio Turnpike crash last March that killed three Northwestern University students. He is forbidden to operate any motor vehicle during the probation.

Sandusky, Ohio UPI Albert Himes Luthersburg Northwestern University Erie County Common Pleas James McCrystal Himes

Bridge bill advances in Harrisburg through Beaver Valley Expressway

A proposed bridge along the Beaver Valley Expressway in Beaver County cleared its first legislative hurdle after a 50 to 0 Senate vote. The measure moves to the House for further action.

Harrisburg UPI Beaver County Senate House

Weather extremes report from Death Valley and Idaho

UPI reports the highest temperature of 120 degrees at Death Valley California on Monday and a low of 40 degrees recorded at Mullan Idaho. Weather bureau notes show wide temperature swings across the regions.

New York UPI U.S. Weather Bureau Death Valley Cal Mullan Idaho

City workmen restore Diamond plots after widening crews

Workmen on the Diamond labored Monday to reshape plots after widening crews completed their task. Stones were hauled away before new planting could proceed as a milder mid day weather gave a hint of June. Pa Nene hopes for more sunny days and summer warmth.

Pa Nene Teen Pa Newe

Pulaski Woman Informs Brother Dies After Illness

Mrs. Gaylord White of Pulaski reports the death of her brother Clifford A. Inman age 61 of Sharon Road West Middlesex after a four month illness. He worked for Westinghouse Corp and belonged to United Presbyterian Church Sharon. Survived by wife Mabel Irene Young son Robert two sisters and one brother. Service slated 2 p.m. Wednesday at West Middlesex Methodist Church with burial in Haywood Cemetery. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the church parlor.

Gaylord White Pulaski Clifford A. Inman Sharon Rd West Middlesex Inman Westinghouse Corp United Presbyterian Church Sharon Mabel Irene Young Robert West Middlesex Methodist Church Haywood Cemetery Chhurch Emma Z. Reeher Emma Zahnizer Reeher Alberta Beveridge Hobart Ind County Line Mercer County William F Martha Magee Levi F. Reeher Reeher Second United Presbyterian Church Houston R. Alvin Marian) Wilson Long Island N. Y Victor Lois) Scott East Liverpool William L Alberta Estella I. Marshall Estella Iva Marshall New Galilee Lawrence County Ross Margaret Lambright Galilean U. P Rebecca Lodge Enon Valley Erma Guy Hanoverton RD Laura Levy Edward Strohecker Earl Lambright Marshall Funeral Home Wampum Glen Owens Union Cemetery Lawrence Cameron Edinburg Harlansburg Cr. D. Cameron Ada Gibson Cameron Mary Robison Mr. Cameron Harbor UP Church Thayer Cameron Struthers, CO Clayton Cameron New Castle Rodys Cameron Nannie Mayberry Struthers Robert A. Myers N. Jefferson St Kings Chapel

James Clifford Donaldson Dies at Grove City Hospital

James Clifford Donaldson of Greenville Road 5 Harrisville, a World War II veteran and self employed trucker, died Saturday in Grove City Hospital. Services were held at Greenville today at 2 p.m. with interment in Shenango Valley Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mabel Callis, two stepdaughters, and eight grandchildren.

Ross Homer Euclid Ave James Clifford Donaldson Greenville RD 5 Harrisville Donaldson Grove City Hospital Greenville Shenango Valley Cemetery Mabel Callis

Three Teens Injured In Delaware Ave Crash

A station wagon carrying three teenage girls struck a parked car at 1813 Delaware Ave injuring Miriam Byers 17, and passengers Mary Lou Annecillo 17 and Patty Dissen 16 who were treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital and released. The driver could not recall the crash. the hit vehicle belonged to Carrie E. Flaugher.

Delaware Ave Miriam Byers Crawford Ave Jameson Memorial Hospital Mary Lou Annecillo E. Sheridan Ave Patty Dissen Norwood Ave Carrie E. Flaugher

Ohio priest killed in New York thruway crash

A Roman Catholic priest from Ohio was killed and another cleric was critically injured in a one car accident on the New York thruway about 14 miles west of Batavia. The deceased was Rev. Stanley A. Mroczka, 47, of Parma Ohio. Rev. Casimir J. Siko, 46, of Cleveland, was taken to St. Jerome's Hospital in Batavia with severe head injuries.

Batavia N.Y UPI Ohio New York State Thruway Here Stanley A. Mroczka Wilber Ave Parma St. Jerome's Hospital Casimir J. Siko Broadway Cleveland

Pine Tree Fire At Busy New Castle Intersection

A small pine tree in a planter at People's Bank of Lawrence County lot was set alight by a discarded cigar or cigarette. Ralph Rodgers, a bank employee, extinguished the flames before the city fire department arrived.

New Castle People’s Bank of Lawrence County Ralph Rodgers

County 4-H Program Attracts 35 Youth

Lawrence County 4-H held its Sunday indoor program in a long-standing tradition with about 35 club members from Little Beaver Big Beaver and North Beaver townships forming the choir under Mrs. C A Reno. Dr. Victor Dawe delivered the sermon at Westfield Church as County Council officers officiated. Adult leaders included Edwin Brandt and several Mrs. C A Reno and Mrs James Shaw.

Lawrence County Ruth Thompson Victor Dawe Shenango United Presbyterian Church Westfield Church Little Beaver Big Beaver North Beaver Townships C. A. Reno Clarence Hoye Patti Booker Florence Thompson Lee Wilson Kay Cornman Hoye Judy Wilson Edwin Brandt Arthur Wilson James Shaw

Texas Flood Damage Reaches Million in Panhandle Storms

United Press International reports Texas flood damage exceeding one million dollars after three days of torrential rains in the Texas Panhandle and Richland Hills. Evacuated families returned home as renewed wet weather threatened further flooding while crops in the Dakotas faced grasshopper plagues.

Texas North Carolina Dakotas North Dakota State University Rocky Mountain States Great Plains Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Death Valley Calif Pellston Mich Texas Panhandle Fort Worth Richland Hills

WE Scholarships Granted To Pair Lamme Winners

Francis T. Thompson of Cheswick Pennsylvania and Harold D. Austresser of Baltimore Maryland were named recipients of Westinghouse Lamme Graduate Scholarships. Both 31 and regarded as outstanding young engineers, they will receive a year of tuition and living expenses at the university of their choice.

Pittsburgh UPI Francis T. Thompson Cheswick Harold D. Austresser Baltimore Westinghouse Electric Corp Benjamin Garver Lamme Thompson Austresser

Supreme Court bans unmanned coin laundries in Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled 8-1 that unmanned automatic coin laundries violate the Lord's Day Act. The decision held the operation illegal even though no workers are employed.

Ottawa UPI Supreme Court of Canada

Milk Dealers Seek Legal Aid Before Action

The local milk dealers association decided to consult legal counsel before further action on prices. They plan to meet the Milk Commission to discuss the rate gap between home delivered and retail milk. Committee members include Lloyd Moyer Don Hoak and Don Fox. Nine of fifteen dairies attended the meeting led by Seth Daugherty and officers Wallas Hoak Fox.

Association of Milk Dealers The Milk Commission Lloyd Moyer Moyer Dairy Farm Fombell RD 1 Paul Fox Fox's Dairy Enon Valley Don Hoak Smith’s Dairy New Castle Pittsburgh Louis Wallas Donald Hoak Donald Fox Seth Daugherty Lingerlight Dairy

Methodist Leader Undergoes Surgery

Dr. Arthur B. R. Colley Grove City District Superintendent of the Erie Annual Conference had gall bladder surgery at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He entered on June 21 and had the operation the next day. His condition is reported satisfactory. Mrs Colley is staying with their son in Philadelphia.

Arthur B. R. Colley Grove City Erie the Methodist Church Temple University Hospital Philadelphia Colley

Two Mercer Students Trip to National Youth Conference on Atom

Two science students from Mercer County will attend the Third National Youth Conference on the Atom in Chicago next fall. Samuel Hazlett III of Greenville and Jerry Jenkins of Stoneboro were chosen after exams by Penn Power. They will hear leading experts, visit Argonne National Laboratory, and tour Dresden Nuclear Power Plant, with sessions aligning to major national meetings.

Mercer County Pennsylvania Power Co Chicago Samuel Hazlett III Samuel Hazlett Jr Greenville Jerry Jenkins Gerald Jenkins Stoneboro Cenae Young Hazlett and Jenkins Penn Power Argonne National Laboratory Dresden Nnual American Nuclear Society Atomicndustrial Forum Palmer House Museum of Science and Industry Dwight Racioppo Daniel Racioppo New Castle Neshannock High George Kirkpatrick Robert J. Kirkpatrick Bradford Woods North Allegheny National Science Teachers Assn Future Scientists of America Foundation

Library service funds for the blind clear Senate vote

The Senate approved a 371000 appropriation for state library service to the blind and 56000 in school aid for the blind and deaf. The measures passed 50 to 0 and move to the House. Funds are slated for Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Philadelphia 34608 Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh 20678 and Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind in Pittsburgh 14743.

Harrisburg UPI Senate House Pennsylvania

Machines Cut Most U S Bituminous Coal Output

Charleston West Virginia reports that more than 90 percent of all bituminous coal produced in the United States is cut by machines.

Charleston W. Va The U.S

Deaths Of The Day Directory Preview

A daily directory lists upcoming funerals with interment timing funeral director and calling hours, published at the start of the Classified Section for reader convenience.

Obituary notices for Reeher Lienberger Marshall Cameron

Multiple brief obituaries released for Emma Z Reeher Clara Lienberger Estella Iva Marshall and Lawrence Cameron. Reeher died at 4 30 p m in Hobart Ind after a short illness. other notices list residence, birth dates, survivors, church affiliations and service details in Farrell Wampum Edinburg and Kings Chapel Cemetery.

Five Held on Larceny Count in Fayette County

Five Uniontown men were jailed on 22 counts of larceny and burglary after waiving a hearing. Identified as Robert Tojo Miller Edward Nara William Lucas Harry Sullivan and Gerald Mattus the group allegedly looted clubs taverns and businesses in the past six months.

Uniontown UPI Fayette County Robert “Tojo’’ Miller Edward Nara William Lucas Harry Sullivan Gerald Mattus

Tower Collapse Wounds Two at West View Park

A 110 foot amusement ride tower collapsed at West View Park near Pittsburgh injuring nine. A 9 year old girl Celeste Farnsworth and 42 year old Martha M. McCoy remained in critical condition after emergency surgery. Performer Kay Burns escaped injury and was later bonded at 2500 dollars.

Pittsburgh UPI Celeste Farnsworth Martha M. McCoy West View Park Kay Burns Whittier Calif Miss Burns Kayletta Farnsworth McCoy

Eighty Convicts Freed During Revolt In Venezuela

Armed patrols hunted 80 convicts freed during Monday’s six hour revolt in Barcelona Venezuela where 16 rebels were killed and 10 wounded. Traffic was restricted and garrison HQ closed to civilians. Twenty four prisoners were sent to Caracas as mobs threatened to lynch them. No U S residents were harmed. The revolt echoed a smaller uprising in La Guaira. The rebels were led by four army officers and included about 40 civilians in the Barcelona force.

Barcelona Venezuela UPI Caracas U.S la Guaira Carlos Canache Mata Rafael Solorzano

Future home tech eyed by Waterloo Chamber of Commerce

Local Chamber of Commerce officials predicted more leisure for homemakers and house holders with advances such as food cooked chemically in packaging, rain responsive windows, and lights operable by hand wave.

Waterloo N. Y UPI Chamber of Commerce

Trieste to Begin 60 Deep Dives Off Southern California

The blimp shaped Trieste bathyscaph will start sixty research dives off the southern California coast in about two weeks. The craft, which set a record deep dive in the South Pacific last year, was removed from drydock on Monday.

San Diego Calif UPI California South Pacific

Local Boys Plan Canoe Trip Down Shenango

Two New Castle youths Leonard Falba and Edward Leszek, both 15, plan a three day, 55 mile canoe trip down the Shenango River from below Pymatuning Dam to New Castle. They will use a 17 foot aluminum canoe, camp along riverbanks, and carry life preservers. Both are expert swimmers and have parental approval to attempt the journey.

New Castle Shenango River Leonard Falba Albert Falba Bryson Mill Rd Edward Leszek G. Marks Pymatuning

Kennedy Cleared For Duty After Illness Struggles

The White House reports President Kennedy in excellent health after back trouble a virus infection and strep throat. Press Secretary Salinger says white blood cell count is normal at 6500 and back strain is “feeling fine,” signaling recovery.

Washington UPI White House Kennedy Pierre Salinger

French woman delivers quadruplets in Rennes clinic

The 37-year-old wife of a French electrician gave birth to quadruplets three boys and a girl in Rennes Monday night. Each baby weighed 4.4 pounds. Mrs Rene Gauthier and her children were reported in perfect condition.

Rennes France UPI Rene Gauthier

White House names J W Gildner to press staff

The White House announced on Monday the appointment of J W Gildner to the press staff. Gildner, 32, comes from the U S Information Agency in Toronto where he works with foreign correspondents.

Washington UPI White House J. W. Gildner Gildner U.S. Information Agency Toronto Canada

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