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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
2
Two people were injured in a Thursday evening auto collision near the city line on Brook Street. Fred Gallo 82 Hillsville driver and Felix Kulnis 55 522 Denver Avenue passenger were treated at New Castle Hospital. Gallo, who skidded on wet pavement, was discharged later. Kulnis was admitted for medical care.
Multiple lacerations on the left face and forehead with a possible rib fracture and leg cuts are reported. Police investigate as both vehicles sustain heavy damage. Gallo car costs about 800 to 900 dollars and Scarazzo about 300.
Mrs. David J. Felton of 1024 East Washington street learns her brother Harry A. Newton of Youngstown has died after a long illness at age 63. He is survived by his brother Roy R. Newton and sister Mrs. Mae Ferguson, both of whom live in Youngstown, plus several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:30 pm from Allison-Shriver funeral home in Youngstown with burial there. Visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 pm at the funeral home.
President Truman states the United States fights to drive out the invaders and preserve Korea's independence, signaling readiness to use any military means, including sea forces possibly involving Marines. He expresses confidence the crisis will end with world peace satisfying major nations. He attends a Democratic finance committee dinner and plans a Boy Scout jamboree visit at Valley Forge before a Philadelphia yacht cruise.
The Senate moved quickly on an excise tax cut with 13 Republicans and one Democrat voting against passage. Millikin said the committee can make fast decisions on excise taxes while the Republican tax leader warned he might oppose the 708 million dollar boost for corporations earning 167000 a year or more. Corporations earning 5000 to 167000 would receive 275 million in tax cuts.
Miss Virginia Roman aged 16 of New Wilmington was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital at 10 15 p m Thursday for injuries to the left eye and leg after the auto she rode in collided with a parked truck.
velmap Patterson 24 of 1021 Ston Avenue was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 8 15 p m for a lac eration of the right forearm after falling down stairs and striking the door glass at the bottom of the steps she was injured when the glass shattered as a result.
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy during Rose Smiths death Also for flowers and cars donated MR AND MRS JOHN BUCZEK AND FAMILY
Neighbors and relatives express gratitude for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of wife and mother Martha Bilch. Flowers and car donations were made by Mr Victor Bilch.
A brief bereavement notice notes a donation in memory of Mrs. Mary E. Brows from Margaret V. Weir and the Weir family. The message references support for the Mary E. Brows family during the period of mourning.
Robert E. Higgins of Glenville West Virginia has been appointed director of freshman testing and instructor in psychology at Westminster college Dr Will W Orr president announced Higgins earned a master’s degree at Peabody college in June and will join the staff in September He is currently at Peabody summer school and teaching in the education department He holds an A B degree from State college West Virginia He is married with one child aged six.
Death notices list Mrs Rose Luksa Smith of 304 Edgewood avenue with funeral at Noga funeral home and SS Philip and James church, internment at St Marys cemetery. Other obituaries include William E Jolley of 505 North Liberty died at Jameson Hospital aged 61. Mayo L Porter of 147 East Wallace had services at R L Boyd funeral home with military honors at Neshannock Cemetery.
U S officials remained silent on a Soviet reply as Andrei Gromyko discussed the Korean crisis with U S Ambassador Alan Kirk. Radio Moscow broadcast Moscow’s reaction while Western democracies offer aid. Argentina joins the Rio pact. other Latin nations express interest as diplomats hope Russia avoids direct intervention. The Kremlin bases its stance on noninterference in Korea and criticizes UN sanctions.
The rebuilt organ at First Methodist church will be used for Sunday morning service at one o'clock despite unfinished finishing work. For months the church used a temporary organ while the new instrument neared completion.
Rev J L McFarland and family were warmly greeted by Second Baptist Church members upon returning from a month on the east coast. A surprise shower, organized by the Missionary Society and Deaconess Board, celebrated the pastor as he resumes services both morning and evening on Sunday.
Defense sources note MacArthur will determine which ground units to deploy in Korea from 123,500 total Far East troops. The First Cavalry Division leads with about 50 tanks, supported by other infantry divisions each with similar tank strength. The navy plans an air blockade as orders are already in effect and U S ground forces move toward the front.
U S air strikes hit railroad yards around Seoul with rockets and machine gun fire. One US jet was shot down amid exchange with anti-aircraft fire as North Koreans retaliated by bombing Suwon airfield for a third day. Pilot casualties and a wounded airman from Arkansas are reported while bases in southern Japan were warned to avoid Suwon.
The Scout Jamboree opens with a busy schedule through July 6. A highlight is the Independence Day celebration on July 4 with Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as guest of honor.
A Reuters report from Tokyo says South Korea claims sections of Seoul were reentered by troops while President Rhee removes army chief Maj. Gen. Duk and replaces him with Brig. Gen. Chung Ilk Wun. Rhee says US bombers hit a Communist troop train near Munsan and that a high ranking North Korean leader was captured.
Ted Magliery son of Mrs Mabel Magliery 450 Croton Avenue is home on extended leave visiting his mother. He has completed basic training in the U S Air Force at San Antonio Texas and will be transferred to Cheyenne Wyoming.
A Central Station truck responded at 7 25 p m to aid a lady who had locked herself out. Firemen placed a ladder to the second floor and gained entry to her home.
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