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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
2
By agreement of counsel the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is permitted to intervene in the suit against City of New Castle Water Co. to restrain floridating the city water supply. The court extended the Commonwealth's answer deadline to August 2, 1954 to acquaint itself with the issues.
The President rejects a Locarno style pact with Soviet and Communist nations citing aggressive postures. He stresses pursuit of peaceful coexistence without appeasement and urges Russia to prove sincerity by deeds. He notes Asia optimism is tempered by various factors from Congress and officials.
Aboard a cruiser at 20 000 feet over Minneapolis Dr Menzel notes a stunning eclipse as the moon’s shadow races across land in the direct path. Reporters and observers describe flickering light, shadow bands, and the corona forming a bright halo around the sun before total darkness. The eclipse shadow traverses northeast across North America into Canada Greenland Iceland Russia and Pakistan, with Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin seeing partial views.
Distribution of food began this morning with adequate staff to handle the task. The process ran smoothly as volunteers and workers organized the queue. Tomorrow those with last names from Po through Re will be served, and Friday those from So through Z will go next.
Arthur Bell an employee at Wolf Iron A Metal was cut on the left forearm by a sharp piece of steel while working Tuesday. He received medical treatment at New Castle hospital and was discharged later.
US and Allied diplomats press toward a broader Southeast Asia collective security framework. Dulles, Bedell Smith, and ANZUS partners plan to align Thai, Philippine, Australian, and New Zealand talks with bilateral discussions with Britain, aiming for a multi nation conference before Geneva.
Death notices report Mrs Bertha B. Griffiths 68 of 525 Wildwood Ave died at New Castle Hospital after a long illness. Survived by husband Robert R Griffiths and children, with grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral Friday at Joseph Leyde mortuary Highland. Also noted Mr Anthony Furgione 62 of 360 Neshannock Ave died at home after an illness. Funeral Friday at DeCarbo funeral home East Lyons. Burial Castle View Burial Park.
The commission rejected Oppenheimer in the Princeton hearing. Dr Smyth defended his statements while Oppenheimer declined to discuss the security system. The panel deemed substantial defects in character and dangerous associations, though Smyth found no evidence of secret disclosures.
Circus troupes paraded along Mahoning avenue and West Washington street drawing crowds to straw grounds and West Side station. elephants led to grounds as routs and curious onlookers watched the setup while the sun and moon framed the scene, promising the Greatest Show.
The 220th Bretd Artillery Battalion outlines a two week summer encampment at Indiantown Gap Pa with 5 enlisted men 15 officers and 3 warrant officers departing from New Castle for Indiantown Gap Saturday Nov 14 The unit has ordered equipment for the camp and will conduct basic and advanced training including marching weapons military courtesy and discipline The Grove City Pa company will accompany the battalion headquarters and service companies to Indiantown Gap alongside related units
A three man junta led by Col. Carlos Enrique Dray seizes power after a bloodless coup as Monson is ousted. Reds are removed from office, arrests ordered, Communist venues closed, and asylum seekers like Manuel Fortules seek refuge in the Argentine embassy in Guatemala City. President Arevalo’s credentials are canceled.
The one-day-old junta led by Col Carlos Enrique Diaz Monzon announced a cease fire and a drive to expel Communism. Castillo Armas seeks US aid, while anti Red political prisoners are released and press censorship lifted as embassies offer asylum to dissidents. The regime dissolves the pro Communist congress and promises economic development with foreign investment.
Gen Armás outlines policies aimed at serving all classes of the republic and spreading social improvements beyond laboring groups. He pledges to keep the labor movement from being captured by external forces and to ensure unions fulfill their intended purpose.
Fragmented notes describe variations in egg prices at a Butter auction in a foggy market. Mentions include White Fanos Laree Banes Vediuim Batras and references to Medium Producers and Pullets. A stray line notes pie was served as the main course instead of dessert.
Hubert Williams and Frank Coch, both long time sanitation department employees, retired today after 37 years of service. Hugh Stewart, Superintendent of the collection and disposal of garbage, confirmed the retirement.
Forbes Field marked its 45th anniversary as Pittsburgh’s baseball home. A 1920s game drew the largest attendance on record, though the Pirates lost to the Chicago Cubs that day before later winning the pennant.
In memory of our dear mother grandmother Mrs Emma Goshorn who died June 30 1946 eight years ago Sadly missed by her children and grandchildren 11
A 1960s era column states California doctors linked many sciatic cases to back injuries. Chiropractors identify misaligned vertebrae and adjust them to relieve sciatic pain. The article notes ongoing educational pieces by Dr AO Devon of New Castle Pa and contact details for Whal Oliver.
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