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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
14
A long punchy narrative recounts Colombia's emerald lure from the Chibcha era to midcentury smuggling, noting the Lake Guatavita legend, government control since 1947, and felonious mining surges. It cites a 1954 incident where a muleteer sparked a village rush, with finger amputation and a $1.6 million haul, plus smugglers concealing emeralds in teeth and patches.
Kenosha Wisconsin38 a test driver for American Motors Corp Dick Gregory has driven over a million miles without an accident and credits his success to driving every mile as if life is at stake He warns overconfidence causes most crashes and says if all drivers acted as alert as new licensees accidents could drop by half He starts each day at the Burlington proving grounds checks the car then drives 265 miles through Janesville Madison Milwaukee and Racine validating his safety routine.
A travel advisory notes that car maintenance matters for safety. It stresses that a faulty head light or windshield wiper can greatly reduce survival chances on today’s highways and urges drivers to regularly check their vehicle’s mechanical condition.
Eight year old Billy moves into a new neighborhood and begins bullying younger children. Mrs. Thurber suggests welcoming him to make him feel valued, noting bullies may act out from fear of being disliked or ignored.
John A. Thompson was appointed constable in Union Two by the court on Thursday. He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of James E. O Rourke.
Pennsylvania police officials call highway safety the chief challenge ahead of the 43rd Annual Convention in Pittsburgh July 23 to 25 1956. They cite rising traffic deaths and a lack of public backing for tougher enforcement as lawmakers and courts urged to back comprehensive safety programs.
Special services continue at Leesburg Canvas Chapel at 7 45 Sunday evening with Rev C C Ryan missionary to French West Africa showing colored pictures and speaking. Ryan is a veteran missionary with 38 years in the land. Portways close the Sunshine Hour tonight with a display as music and song lead. Pastor Rev Harry Polding is convalescing at home for weeks.
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