City council creates juvenile bureau. rejects extra officer
The council approved the creation of a city juvenile bureau and denied the mayor's request for an additional policeman, following a meeting held last night.
02 May 1962
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1962
Page
1
The council approved the creation of a city juvenile bureau and denied the mayor's request for an additional policeman, following a meeting held last night.
Two U S sergeants, Francis Quinn of Niagara Falls New York and George Groom of St Joseph Missouri, were released near An Dinh Vietnam after three weeks as prisoners of Viet Cong guerrillas. They flew to Saigon aboard a U S Air Force C123 and reported their captors treated them without brutality and that their hands were tied most of the time. They did not witness the killings of Sp 5 James Gabriel and S Sgt Wayne Marchand.
A 42 day repair delay sparked a council floor dispute between city mechanic Harry Brunton and Public Director Howard Reynolds with Streets Director D John Razzano backing Brunton. The trio accused Reynolds of misrepresenting the outage while blaming parts shortages and a shop shortage for the delays. Mayor Steindrink said the truck was taken out of service until repairs were completed and Brunton claimed the number five truck was fixed within five days after parts arrived.
District Attorney Kenneth F. Fox Jr. says the county may be facing ballot box stuffing after Jail Warden William M. Reynolds reported finding 11 new blankets in a ballot box at the county jail.
Norman Wallace age 63 of 409 West Park Way and John Deely age 82 of 304 East Wallace Avenue are listed in a public notices section with addresses and ages details. The notice provides their full names ages and residences for official record-keeping.
Beaver County Judge Morgan H. Sohn is expected to rule by May 7 on whether to uphold the dismissal of an Ambridge police officer who seeks reinstatement arguing he did not disobey orders.
Ellwood City hosts the 8th Loyalty Day Parade amid a heavy rainstorm that delayed the start. More than 100 marching units from Beaver Butler and Lawrence counties joined veterans groups in a large turnout. Lt. Gov. John Morgan Davis missed the banquet due to illness. Sen. Johan Carl Miller read his prepared speech and urged daily loyalty to veterans.
Ten Pennsylvania veteran organizations join State Adjutant General Malcolm Hay in opposing the Defense Department plan to shed 2000 National Guard personnel. The nationwide cutback drew criticism from military leaders and governors. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars pledge support.
The Wilmington Area Joint School Board proposed a $994 288 budget for the fiscal year ending July 2, with a $109 322 increase over the present budget. It includes allocations for administration instruction health services transport and debt service. The board tentatively approved the budget and will vote at 8 p m May 14.
Irvin Eubanks reports on the Pennsylvania Mental Health Assn. meeting in Harrisburg where Dr. Jack R. Ewalt outlined that more than 2 million are treated annually for mental illness and notes a need for varied services. A survey found one in four interviewed admitted needing treatment and many sought clergy or doctors.
Senate leaders Mike Mansfield and Hubert Humphrey push for Congress to remain in session through the fall and possibly reconvene after the November elections if needed. Mansfield says a summer reassembly is a serious possibility, though most expect to avoid it. Humphrey warns the administration's program may force early adjournment if not passed by late August.
An eight day strike at New Castle Welding and Manufacturing Co ended with a one year contract signed at 11 am by company and union officials. The agreement provides a 21 cent raise for all employees this year, with 13 cents retroactive to April 9 and eight cents effective Oct 1. Twenty five workers discharged at the strike start are reinstated with full seniority and contract benefits. The first crew reported to work at 8 am and full production to start tomorrow.
Militants believed to be OAS terrorists set off a car bomb in a crowd of Moslem dock workers in Algiers, killing about 30 and wounding 50. A riot erupted as European staff were sent home and Moslem police tried to control the mob.
City council approved a May 14 start for a traditional city cleanup in the Sixth and Seventh Wards with four extra workers for two weeks at an estimated $600. Public Safety Director Howard L Reynolds will supervise the labor. Finance Director Rainey opposed the cost as unbudgeted. Schedule lists ward-by-ward pickup through May 17 with strict curb timing and container use.
Cloudy and cooler today with showers. Highs 65 to 73. Tonight mostly cloudy and cool with a few showers in the east. Lows 46 to 52. Thursday gradual clearing and a bit warmer. 24 hour period ending 7 a.m. Max 86, Min 60, precipitation .15 inch, river stage 6.1 feet.
Mayor Herman F. Steinbrink proposes a five page disorderly conduct ordinance prepared by Solicitor James L. Scarazz. It sets fines from 1 to 300 dollars or 1 to 90 days in jail with costs, covers noises insults disturbances and public breaches, and allows convictions by the mayor or alderman. If any part is ruled unconstitutional, the rest remains valid.
Washington officials weigh options to end air tests after the Pacific series. A possible treaty with Russia would ban atmospheric tests, while some officials favor unilateral underground testing if no broader ban is possible. scientists warn on-site inspections are needed to verify Soviet tests, citing recent difficulty identifying small blasts.
The city school board plans a 4 to 5 mill tax rise to about 39 to 42 mills to cover roughly 150000 in higher expenses and fund a 3.85 million budget. Taylor Two union begins July, with nine additional mills but a wage tax drop from 10 to five. a teacher index raises base to 4300.
The speaker muses that dandelions would be cherished if rare, but their abundance makes us try to dig them out. They peek through the lawn with bright yellow faces, cluttering the garden, while noting the damp, cool day at sixty eight.
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