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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
11
Phyllis Battelle reports on postwar American life focusing on work culture mobility and national service themes. The piece surveys shifting roles in the home and workplace highlighting opportunities and tensions in midcentury society.
A behind the scenes expert warns of fraud and deception as contestants scramble for TV quiz money. He notes regulars fake identities, couples exploit marital arrangements, and even AWOL soldiers chase the prize. Four traits mark ideal contestants: outgoing, alert, likable, and neat presentation.
Enon Valley Woman's Club met in the First Presbyterian church social room with group singing and the pledge. Mrs. Mary Hannah McMullen of New Brighton spoke on table floral arrangements using garden flowers. Plans for a November bazaar were announced. July and August meetings are canceled. Visitors and local residents were noted, and refreshments followed.
Federal authorities say Chicago's largest narcotics ring was broken with leader Frank de Marie receiving 10 years and a $2000 fine. Accomplice Mario Garelli got two years and $1000. De Marie led sales of heroin to at least 10 wholesalers after succeeding Anthony Pape, who was killed along with Frank Coduto. Vito Nicasio faces related charges.
Vacation Bible School training wrapup featured class programs led by Rev James Williamson. The Young Adult class was hosted by Mrs Patty Roth in New Castle with Velma Sloan. Birthday honors for Mrs George Primavere Jr followed a business meeting. Officers for the coming year will be installed June 30 at 7 30 pm by Rev Williamson.
Mrs Roy Anangst spends a week in Washington with her sister. Mr and Mrs Wilson Raub of Columbus Ohio visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Raub and family. A family picnic Sunday included Mrs Walter Raub of New Castle and Mrs Robert Bohn and son Walter of Edenburg. Joseph Park of the Edenburg Hillsville road visits the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart of Livingston New Jersey.
The text notes Mrs Stewart and her infant son receiving refreshments at the close of an event. It mentions a tandem axle semi trailer in service and that Mrs Stewart previously drove in the state. It references Park of Edenburg and highway weights ranging 45 000 to 60 000 pounds and notes expected increases in license fees and fines for overloading to offset highway damage per the governor.
Harrisburg report states Governor George M Leader will sign a law increasing highway truck weight limits to 60 000 pounds. The measure mainly affects heavy freight trucks with wider participation by carriers and shippers across Pennsylvania.
Sydney awaits an Australian Atomic Energy Commission project costing about 12.5 million dollars. The plant will conduct specialized research and produce radioactive isotopes.
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