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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
2
General Ridgway received forward copies of guidance as the Korea truce talks continued. Lovett outlined possible UN contact, noted ongoing drafts of 20 000 army recruits monthly, and warned Washington approval would govern any cease fire terms.
Public Utility Commission approves Pittsburgh Railways to end Mt Oliver incline service on the 1596 foot slope between Freyburg Street and East Warrington Avenue. The line has lost between 10000 and 16000 dollars yearly for a decade. Commissioner John B. Conly dissented claiming inadequate replacement.
General George C Marshall announces vast U S aid to western European nations including over 4300 tanks 850 aircraft and 175 naval vessels plus more than 1 400 000 tons of equipment and 12 000 foreign students trained under military assistance. He notes European problems but argues U S steps exceed those of Europe. He cites aid delivery prior to a critical Hanoi battle in Tonkin.
Flood waters from Jacks Run creek inundated a nearby shack halting production at Walworth Valve Manufacturing Co Greensburg leaving 500 workers idle. Smaller plants also affected while Haydenville Jeannette Latrobe Brush Creek and Ligonier valley suffered heavy damages and homes and cottages were damaged as Loyalhanna creek overflowed.
A U S diplomat in the Far East completed a secret mission and returned to Tokyo by evening. Ridgeway’s military spokesman said any meeting between Allied and Communist military chiefs would depend on joint chiefs of staff instructions in Washington and would be classified top secret.
J Calvin Young aged 72 of New Galilee died at Beaver Valley General Hospital after a brief illness. He operated a local blacksmith shop for years and was active in the United Presbyterian church and fraternal orders. He leaves a sister and three brothers, with funeral arrangements set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Caskey funeral home. interment in Rocky Springs cemetery.
In loving memory of Mrs Dan Richards who died June 29 1946 five years ago today. Sadly missed by those who loved her best. Dan Richards and Family.
Malik indicated that further talks are expected after a cease fire proposal and noted that Russia awaits a U S reply direct to the Kremlin. He hinted that Kirk and Gromyko will meet in Moscow as U S and Soviet officials pursue a potential armistice setup in Korea.
City Council meets Monday in City Hall to discuss the zoning ordinance. Several residents object to the proposed zoning approach and issues must be cleared before the bill is enacted.
Nasrollah Entezam and John D. Hickerson held top secret talks at the State Department as UN officials weigh a cease-fire. Reports say Ridgway may be authorized to negotiate, but no new directives have been issued.
Allied air and naval power continued assaults as Far East Air Force logged 780 sorties on Thursday. A lone F-51 Mustang squadron briefly engaged six MIG-15s near Sinanju. one aircraft had ammunition and damaged an enemy jet while suffering no loss. Industrial injuries in May reached an eight month high in Pennsylvania with 8,958 accidents and 85 deaths. Grand Canyon described as a mile deep and four to eighteen miles wide.
The Senate rejects the President's broader powers while approving a stopgap extending wage price and rent controls for eight months. The measure keeps allocations and wage powers, allows rent increases up to 20 percent, and authorizes federal control of critical defense areas. Credit controls would be relaunched to aid auto buyers.
A debate over extending installments to 18 months provoked partisan clash. Elder statesman Bernard Baruch made a last minute plea for a straightforward extension to avoid costly hasty actions, while criticizing the administration for delays and urging timely courageous decisions.
Fire crews responded to a blaze at the rear of 602 Canyon Street at 7 10 pm Thursday. A resident in the neighborhood admitted setting fire to an old junked car. No property loss was reported by Fire Chief H F Steinbrink. Drive Slow Children Move Fast.
Shenango Y will sponsor pool horseshoes and ping pong tournaments during the week of July 1 on a membership basis. Prizes will be awarded by Edward C. Allen branch executive secretary. The pool event starts July 2 at five p.m. and members must register before then.
The Monitor, the United States Navy’s first successful ironclad, was constructed in 1861 by John Ericson.
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