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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1950

Page

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Soviet accuse United States of aggression in Korea and Asia

Moscow charges Washington with aggression in the Pacific as the Korean crisis deepens. Pravda and Soviet press call for unity of Germany and liberation from Anglo American imperialists. Berlin radio warns of acute European war danger while officials note delays in official reaction through Pravda.

Moscow Russia United States Pacific Germany Navy Red Fleet Korea Truman Formosa Pravda Russian Communist Party Berlin Europe London South Korea

Britain Sends Naval Forces to Join U S in Korea Action

Prime Minister Attlee announced Britain will place naval forces in Japanese waters to support South Korea. The disposition, immediate, aligns with the United Nations Security Council resolution. Attlee said British forces are nearly equal in strength to U S naval forces.

London INS Attlee United States Korea House of Com Mons United Nations Security Council South Korea Winston Churchill United State

Britain Offers Ten Warships To Aid Evacuation Work

The British naval commander in the Far East offered ten British warships to assist in the Korea evacuation. The proposal was sent to General Douglas MacArthur's headquarters from Singapore via Sir Patrick Brind, the Sal chief.

Britain Tokyo INS Far East U. S Korea Douglas MacArthur Singapore Sal Patrick Brind

Daily Weather Report Forecast Scattered Showers Tonight

Scattered showers and thunder storms likely tonight with a taper tomorrow morning. It will not be as cool tonight and turning cooler tomorrow afternoon. Maximum 71, minimum 46, no precipitation. River stage 5.7 feet. Year-ago highs 87, lows 67.

United States

Correspondent's Flight Over Korean Battle Area Details War Scene

International News Service correspondent Ray Richards recounts flying low over the Korean front from Itazuke, noting radio contacts with isolated U S ground crews and the shooting down of six American planes. The report covers the fall of Kimpo, Rhee's government movement toward Taegu, and Allied leaders' uncertain positions near Suwon.

International News Service Ray Richards Richards Itazuke Fukuoka Japan Kimpo Seoul Rhee U. S Suwon Taegu Pusan Korean Peninsula

U S Appealed To Russia To Halt Korea Attack

Diplomatic sources disclose three demarches by the United States to Moscow urging Russia to stop the northern Korea invasion before U S intervention. Russia reportedly ignored the appeals and gave no reply. Washington cited intelligence reports suggesting Russia could not wage war at present.

Paris United States Russia Korea America Moscow Truman International Mr. Truman Security Council Washington Paris-Presse South Korea Munich United Nations Organization

Evacuees Reach Japan On Reinholt Voyage

The British freighter Reinholt docked at Fukuoka Japan with 682 American and other evacuees from Korea. The evacuee ship William Lester, which sent an SOS after heavy seas near Tsushima, is now safe and nearing Fukuoka.

Tokyo INS Reinholt Fukuoka Japan Korea William Lester Tsushima Island

Steel Hauler Hurt In Crash

Gaylord winner aged 27 of R D 6 is in Ellwood City hospital with serious injuries after his loaded truck rolled over a 50 foot embankment on Route 488 two and a half miles west of Portersville at 1 20 pm Tuesday. Wimer suffered a back puncture wounds contusions and shock while travelling west down grade after a collision with a smaller truck driven by Edward T Oczkowski of Ellwood City. Both vehicles went through a guard rail and plunged down the embankment. Oczkowski uninjured. State Police reported Wimer’s condition as fair this morning.

New Castle Ellwood Portersville Curry-Young Tiple Gaylord Wimner Rose Point Ellwood City Hospital Gaylord Winner R.D. 6 Wimer Edward T. Oczkowski R.D. 1 Ellwood City Garner Coal Company Oczkowski Wimner

Speed Limit Too High On Turnpike

Harrisburg June 28. State Police Commissioner C M Wilhelm says the 70 mph limit on the Pennsylvania turnpike is unsafe for long distances. He warns drivers tire easily and cites 39 fatalities on the turnpike last year.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania C. M. Wilhelm Wilhelm New York Harrisburgh Keystone Automobile Club

Presbyterian Church Leader Dr Kerr Dies in Pittsburgh

Dr. Hugh Thompson Kerr, a prominent Presbyterian clergyman, dies in Pittsburgh at age 79 after illness since January and hospitalization six days ago.

Pittsburgh INS Hugh Thompson Kerr Presbyterian Church Kerr Presbyterian Hospital

France and Britain to pledge aid in Korea crisis

Britain and France were expected at the UN to pledge naval and air units to fight alongside American forces in Korea. Australia likely to offer troops as the UN staff committee coordinates military assistance. Lt Gen W D Crittenberger discussed possible collaboration with other powers while US ships and air units continued action.

Lake Sucess N. Y Britain France U. N Truman Australia Russia New York W. D. Crittenberger U. S Korea

Husband Dies In Attempt To Save His Wife

In Jermyn Pennsylvania a fire destroyed a two story grocery and apartment building. Mr and Mrs John Durkin died while attempting to rescue his wife who was incapacitated from a prior back injury. Mrs James Smallcomb and her husband were hurt escaping. The pair were admitted to Carbondale General hospital.

Jermyn John Durkin Durkin James Smallcomb Carpendale General Hospital

Draft Law To Be Extended Across Nation Wartime Draft

Congress will extend for one year President Truman's draft authority and grant power to mobilize National Guard and reserve troops. The Senate resisted only minor opposition as the House approved the compromise 315 to 4. The Senate vote was set for 2 p.m. with optimistic expectations of strong support.

Washington INS Congress Truman South Korea Senate House Senate House Armed Services

Youth Guilty Of Slaying Girl in Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville Kentucky June 28 Franklin T Slay a 22 year old Indiana law student was found guilty of bludgeoning his 16 year old pregnant sweetheart to death in an American tragedy murder The Hopkinsville jury convicted him after less than two hours of deliberation and recommended life imprisonment

Hopkinsville, Ky INS Indiana Franklin T. Slay Hopkinsville

Obituary names and ages listed in local notice

Joseph Clayer 71 of Wampum B D 2 Carl Uber of Slippery Rock Marcellus ga Mars 23 of Stoneboro RD John T Scott 77 of 909 Harrison Street Frank R Patterson 72 of Walmo BD 8 community death notice lists multiple individuals with ages and addresses in terse form.

Joseph Clayer B.D Wampum Carl Uber Slippery Rock Marcellus Ga Mars Stoneboro R.D John T. Scott Harrison Street Frank R. Patterson Walmo

MacArthur Reports U S Air Strikes Against Korea

Gen. Douglas MacArthur announced that U S Air Force combat veterans carried out successful offensive air strikes yesterday against Communist invasion troops, truck convoys and rail targets in South Korea. North Korean forces claimed full occupation of Seoul and seized Kimpo airport as part of a continued peninsula drive with amphibious flanking thrusts at both coasts.

Tokyo Douglas MacArthur U.S. Air Force South Korea Seoul Kimpo Korean MacArthur Kor

Fare Increase Sought for Shenango Valley Buses

Shenango Valley Transportation Co seeks higher adult bus fares in New Castle and Sharon from July 31. Tokens rise from 8 for 50 cents to 6 for 50 cents and weekly passes from 1 to 1.25. Company cites costs outrunning revenues after prior surplus and new lines.

Shenango Valley Transportation Company Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission New Castle Sharon Samuel Friedman Friedman

Only One Way Says Hoover

Former President Herbert Hoover stated there is only one way out of U.S. Korea involvement to win. He urged unity of purpose and action, noting past policy differences should be set aside to achieve victory.

New York INS Herbert Hoover United States Korea Hoover

US Airmen Shoot Down Seven Planes in Korea

Defense department confirms Seoul fall to Communists and reports U S airmen down seven enemy aircraft with no losses. Kimpo Airport captured and Inchon situation untenable as North Koreans push south toward Pusan. Tanks identified as Soviet Y-34 and T-70. three enemy planes fell near the airport.

Washington Defense Department Seoul U. S Air Force Kimpo Inchon Korea

U S Can Send Large Force To Aid Korea

June 28 report says U S military leaders expect little opposition in offering mass air and sea support to South Korea. North Korea allegedly fields about 100 WWII piston planes and a coastal navy. MacArthur could deploy nearly 400 jet fighters, 75 bombers, an aircraft carrier, two cruisers, and eight destroyers. Russia’s quick aid is dismissed. spokesmen note only smaller vessels exist for Moscow to deploy.

Darrell Garwood Washington U. S Nort Trueman Formosa Russia North Korea Navy Rusesia

Early July Vacation Vision in Piney Woods

A narrator muses on travel and timing as a traveler heads out for a vacation. The text contrasts an eager start with a relaxing, late July vibe, noting warm days, cool lake waters, and the pull of leisurely time in the woods.

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