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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1955

Page

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Fourth Marine airman reported missing after helicopter crash

A fourth Marine airman, unnamed, was reported missing after a helicopter crash while searching for three other Leathernecks lost in earlier incidents. The helicopter from the USS Whitemarsh went down about 120 miles southeast of Tokyo in foggy seas as 70 planes and a three nation navy force hunted for the missing men.

Tokyo INS Us.s. Whitemarch Pacific David W. Bell Minneapolis Minn Hodgen Montague Jackson Miss Alan Murdock McAneny Yonkers N. Y

Local notes on clock tower finder and road work enliven Beaver county

A direction finder atop the First Christian church clock tower helps visitors navigate while locals praise helpers who assist the blind near Beaver street. Highland Heights road surface work continues with limestone piles ready for use as crews move countywide this summer. Gardeners crave rain to loosen hard soil and boost tomatoes. Liberty street sidewalks between Mahoning and Madison progress improving pedestrian safety. Wheat crops near ready for harvest as fields turn golden and farmers anticipate cutting within two weeks.

First Christian Church Highland Heights

Daily Weather Report Forecast

Mostly sunny and warmer today and Thursday. Fair and mild tonight with a low of 50 in the southwest. Humidity rises Thursday. United States weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with max 83 min 50 and heavy dew. River stage 5.3 feet. A year ago no precipitation.

United States

Opposition to US Aid to Yugoslavia Looms in Congress

Rep. Edna Kelly proposes removing 40.5 million dollars for Belgrade from the foreign aid bill as the House debates President Eisenhower's aid package. She says the amendment has a good chance, noting a narrowly defeated similar proposal last year. Other major changes appear unlikely.

Washington INS Yugoslavia Eisenhower Edna Kelly N. Y House Foreign Affairs Committee Belgrade Kelly

Red Stand Hints From Cold War Talks At Geneva Summit

Washington reports indicate the United States sees Russia's stance on German reunification as the first real signal on whether the Soviet Union intends to end the Cold War. Officials expect clarity only after the Big Four summit in Geneva next month. President Eisenhower and aides will push German reunification at the talks with Bulganin and allied leaders, while Dulles warns Moscow has shown waning interest in reunification.

Washington United States Russia Soviet Union Geneva East Germany Eisenhower Nikolai A. Bulganin John Foster Dulles Germany

FEPC Bill Revived by Surprise Senate Vote

The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee revived the FEPC bill in a five minute session by a 13 to 3 vote, adding an age amendment and sending it to the floor. Critics warned the age restriction could nullify the measure, while supporters noted the shift followed Gov Lead er’s planned talks with labor and civic leaders.

Burton W. Siglin United Press Harrisburg Senate Education Committee George M. Leader FEPC Elmer J. Holland Allegheny Holland

Russians Quit Henley Regatta Over Striking Crew

Russia's rowing team refused offers of aid from the United States and Britain to replace their shells held by a five week longshore strike. The Russians halted plans to race at Henley as they await shipment unloading from a Soviet freighter in London docks.

London Russia University of Pennsylvania Oxford University Moscow Nyet National Amalgamated Stevedores and Dockers

Adenauer May Push Through Volunteers Bill

Chancellor Konrad Adenauer faces a favorable path for a revised emergency volunteers bill after tentative parliamentary support. The 250 word measure to draft 6,000 men for summer use passed its first Bundestag reading, despite opposition from Socialists and some coalition members. The lower house agreed to send the bill to committee, backing early Paris accords driven rearmament.

Bonn INS Konrad Adenauer Bundestag

Atoms Ship May Survive After Senate Defeat

President Eisenhower’s atoms for peace merchant ship faced a Senate defeat 42 to 41 over funding. The bill authorizes $269 million for other atomic construction with no funds for the ship, but the House Merchant Marine Committee approved construction of an atomic demonstration ship, leaving the project’s fate undecided.

Eisenhower Congress Senate House Merchant Marine Committee

King Haakon VII Breaks Leg at Summer Residence

King Haakon VII of Norway, 83, slipped and broke a thigh bone at his summer residence Bygdoe Kings Farm. He was rushed to Rikshospitalet in Oslo where doctors said his condition was satisfactory given the injury. The hospital confirmed the accident but did not specify which leg was broken.

Oslo Norway Haakon VII Bygdoe Kings Farm Rikshospitalet

Korea Assembly Seeks UN Aid for 680 Million Dollar Request

The National Assembly of Korea passed a motion to appeal to the United States for approval of Korea's 680 million dollar economic aid request now under discussion in Washington. It also urged expanded military assistance and reinforcement of UN forces against the North Korean military buildup.

Seoul Korea Republic of Korea National Assembly United States Washington United Nations North Korea

Youth Is Killed and Driver Hurts In Greensburg Auto Crash

An 18 year old Greensburg area youth named John J. Dohey was killed when a car struck a tree near Hempfield township. The driver, 22 year old Alex Toth Jr., was detained at Westmoreland Hospital with lacerations and a possible head injury.

Greensburg INS Greensburg Area Hempfield John J. Dohey Westmoreland Hospital Alex Toth Jr

Opening Night At Jaycee Fair Draws Thousands In New Castle

The Jaycee Industrial Exposition and Fair at Flaherty Field opened Tuesday night with an estimated 6000 attendees. Mayor Edward A De Carbo cut the ribbon at 6:30 as crowds toured exhibits, enjoyed food and rides, and watched an American Legion band concert followed by a fireworks display under balmy skies. The fair runs nightly through Saturday with 6:30 p.m. openings (1:00 p.m. Saturday). Admission is free.

Flaherty Field Fdwara A. de Carbo Perry S. Gaston Post American Legion New Castle New Castle News A. DeCarbo Nicholas Binder Jaycee's Tom Robinson

Communists Back Nehru Policies in Push for Peace

The Central Communist Party of India endorsed Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's policies at a national congress in New Delhi. They cited the Moscow declaration with Soviet leaders to strengthen peace efforts, pledged to promote Asian unity, oppose imperialist war moves, and broaden their anti atomic weapons campaign.

New Delhi India Central Communist Party of India Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru Moscow Nikolai Bulganin

Perle Mesta Ends Korea Tour Tuesday

Former U S ambassador to Luxembourg Perle Mesta wrapped up a three day trip to Korea Tuesday night She met President Syngman Rhee received an honorary doctor of laws from Ewha Women's University and was briefed on the Korean military situation by four star generals

Seoul Korea Perle Mesta U.S Luxembourg Syngman Rhee Ewha Women's University

Conflict Looming Over Hoover Recommendation

Washington INS reports a clash over the Hoover Commission's call for a congressional watchdog on U.S. intelligence. Senator Mansfield and 35 colleagues move to hold hearings on a joint committee proposal, while Senator Saltonstall disagrees, saying a CIA Subcommittee may suffice for oversight.

Washington INS Hoover Commission Mike Mansfield Mont Central Intelligence Agency Mark W. Clark Fisenhower Congress Leverett Saltonstall Mass Saltonstall Senate Armed Services CIA

Peron Plans Cabinet Shakeup After Resignation

President Juan D. Peron expected to announce new ministers within 24 hours after a farewell meeting with the old cabinet. Four of 16 posts to be changed, including Interior Minister Angel Borlenghi. Education agriculture and transportation posts also slate to change amid navy revolt fallout. CGT leadership rumored to face resignation as well.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron Angel Borlenghi Peron General Confederation of Labor CGT Eduardo Vuletich

Urge Exemption of Natural Gas Producers

The House Interstate Commerce committee urged enacting legislation to exempt natural gas producers from Federal Power Commission jurisdiction. It argues the move would spur new gas discoveries and include protections against consumer price increases. The measure, approved 16 to 15 by the committee, faces floor opposition and would still let FPC review certain producer pipeline contracts and automatic price markup provisions.

Washington House Interstate Commerce Committee Federal Power Commission FPC Commission

Molotov Sails From New York After U S Visit

Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov ends a nine year U S visit and sails today aboard the Queen Elizabeth bound for Europe. He will report to the Kremlin on the Geneva summit plans and discuss his talks at the United Nations tenth anniversary in San Francisco. He also met with Bernard Baruch during the cross country tour.

New York Vyacheslav M. Molotov United States Kremlin Molotov Europe Geneva United Nations San Francisco Bernard M. Baruch

Violent June Storms Lighten Across the Midwest

The nation’s midsection saw relief from violent June weather with showers and thundershowers in the Mississippi Valley and southern plains. An unconfirmed tornado was reported southwest of Shattuck Oklahoma and two fatalities from lightning struck San Angelo and Childress. Nebraska faced a deadly tornado near Scottsbluff with 85 injured. Temperatures fell along the north Pacific coast while Texas cities logged 100 degree heat with heavy rains at Laredo Cotulla and Salt Flat. Fraser Colorado posted 40 degrees as the week cooled.

Mississippi Valley Plains Shattuck Oklo Texas San Angelo Childress Nebraska Scottsbluff North Pacific Coast Fraser Colo Laredo Cotulla Salt Flat

Steel Plants Begin Shutting Down Ahead of Strike

Pittsburgh reports indicate U S Steel and other mills cut production as strike deadline nears. CIO United Steelworkers and management hold tense talks to avert a wage dispute, with U S Steel aiming to set patterns for the industry. Picket lines appear in local union offices as shutdowns loom.

CIO United Steelworkers USW

Death Notices for Mayo Cathcart Manko Humphrey

Joseph Wilson Mayo aged 67 of 314 Bell avenue. William John Cathcart aged 72 of New Wilmington. Nikita Manko aged 59 of 1327 Moravia street. Mrs W H Humphrey aged 93 of Slippery Rock.

Joseph Wilson Mayo Bell Avenue William John Cathcart New Wilmington Nikita Manko Moravia

Steelworkers Chief Seeks Break in Wage Talks

Pittsburgh report quotes David J. McDonald president of the CIO United Steelworkers saying there is ample time to avert a nation wide steel strike if leaders of six major firms join the crucial wage negotiations.

Pittsburgh David J. McDonald CIO United Steelworkers

Steel union dispute stalls talks as mills face shutdown

The union argues 10 cents an hour is fair and that no valid economic basis exists to reject it. U S Steel plans shutdowns as USW refuses the offer while USW leader McDonald says the industry can afford higher pay and workers deserve raises due to higher output. Layoffs begin unless agreement is reached quickly.

U.S. Steel USW David J. McDonald

Three American Soldiers Killed in Germany Truck Crash

In Schweinfurt area Germany three American soldiers died and a fourth was critically injured when their military truck crashed into a bridge late Tuesday. The victims' names were withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Schweinfurt Germany

Amateur Gardener Looks Forward To Homegrown Tomatoes

Arthur Mometer notes the first yellow flower blooming and tomatoes swelling with Labor Day in view. He admits buying tomatoes is cheaper but insists on personal effort and patience, savoring produce from his own vine as temperatures stay around eighty three.

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By Marvin Stone Beaver Street Blind Association Gardners Pa Newe Liberty Street Mahoning Avenue Madison Avenue Pa Nene Daily Weather Report Moffett Field Calif Reunification of Germany Fe.p.c Adenauer King of Korea Assembly U.N Detroit Mich South Central America Alaska Ernesto Carvajal Teresa Miguel Compiniques Aragon Columbia Hoover Oklahoma U.S. Steel Corp United Steelworkers Union Fair and Equitable Clifford H. Hood W. H. Humphrey Slippery Rock Inside Todays News Cross Word Ellwood Arthur Mometer
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