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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1957

Page

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Fire kills three children at Lockbourne Air Force Base

At Lockbourne Air Force Base near Columbus a home fire claimed the lives of Maj Kelson B O Beirne's children Donald nine Barry five and Bruce four two to three other children were reported dead early today. Fire Chief Larry Donavan said the blaze started about 3 45 a m and caused about 10 000 in damage. Asphyxiation was cited as the likely cause with evidence of a cigarette burn on a sofa. The parents were hospitalized in shock.

Columbus Air Force Lockbourne Air Force Base Ohio Lockbourne Kelson B. O'Beirne Larry Donavan Donavan

Comet hunt and city weather note in local briefs

Local notes report cold weather with snow flurries and fires restarting in heating plants. Citizens are urged to watch lint trays to prevent dryer fires and to use caution at intersections as pranksters and erring motorists affect traffic.

Daily Weather Report with Frost Tonight

Frost tonight expected with lows from 26 to 34 across regions. Sunday brings mostly sunny skies and continued cool conditions. 24hour stats show max 59, min 36, no precipitation, river at 7 feet. Year ago data: max 68, min 43, river 8.1 feet.

Hungary Rejects ILO Probe of Trade Union Status

The Janos Kadar regime refused an ILO on-site investigation into Hungary's trade union conditions. Foreign minister Imre Horvath called ILO resolutions illegal and said Budapest workers councils led political, not labor, agitation after the 1956 uprising and Soviet crackdown.

Hungary United Nations, N.Y INS International Labor Organization Janos Kadar Imre Horvath Dag Hammarskjold ILO Budapest Horvath

Trial Date Set for 22 in Turnpike Swindle Case

Dauphin County DA Huette F. Dowling tentatively set June 4 for the opening of the trial of about 22 persons charged with conspiracy in a 19 million dollar Turnpike Commission fraud. Former Commission Chairman Thomas J. Evans of Coaldale and Mann Mine Research and Development Corp. officials of Reading are among those to be tried in Dauphin County Court.

Harrisburg TTP Dauphin County Huette F. Dowling Commission Thomas J. Evans Coaldale Mann-Mine Research and Development Corp Reading

May Election Tests Syria's Western Alignment

Voters in Damascus Homs Swaida and Horan proceed to polls to replace four MPs executed for alleged attempts to overthrow the government. In Damascus the race narrows to two candidates left and right, with Mustafa Sibai 42 leading the Muslim Brotherhood on the right and backed by the Populists.

Alkaios Angelopoulos Damascus INS Syria Homs Swayda Horan Mustafa Sibai

Flag on Eisenhower’s Farm Flies at Half Mast

The flag on the front lawn of President Eisenhower’s farm in Gettysburg flies at half mast, presumably due to the death of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. The flag was at half mast when the President arrived Friday from the capital.

President's Farm Gettysburg Eisenhower Joseph R. McCarthy

Filibuster Issue to Come Up in Senate

The Senate faces renewed filibuster debate as a subcommittee plans hearings on amending the cloture rule. Civil rights supporters push to ease passage of civil rights bills while subcommittee member Jacob Javits urges immediate hearings and vigilance against filibusters. The Judiciary Committee weighs the measure, with no set start date.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Jacob K. Javits R-N.y

Thousands In School Safety Parade on Constitution Avenue

About 34 000 youngsters join the 21st annual School Safety patrol parade along Constitution Avenue led by 60 bands and marching units from twenty states. The five hour event includes floats drill teams and pretty majorettes in a vibrant safety awareness celebration.

Washington Iins Constitution Avenue

Controversial U S Office Set for Abolition

The Commerce Department moved to abolish its Office of Strategic Information amid congressional criticism over alleged efforts to censor non secret government information.

Washington Commerce Department Office of Strategic Information

Soviet Union High Command near shakeup expected

U S officials believe Moscow may reveal next week whether the Soviet high command is undergoing a major shakeup. The Supreme Soviet meets Tuesday to discuss Russia’s economy and state affairs, with observers watching for Kremlin shifts and potential changes in leadership.

Donald J. Gonzales United Press Washington U.S Moscow Soviet Union Supreme Soviet Russia Kremlin Nikita Khrushchev Communist Party Georgi Malenkov Stalin

Three Youths Die In Crash Near Ambler Pa

Three teenagers died and two others were injured when a car ran off a highway near Ambler and struck a guard rail and a bridge abutment. Victims were James Knott 17 and James Meyers 16 of Ambler and Anthony Siocca 16 of Ambler. Injured were Harry R Shield Jr 20 and James Serrao 16 both Ambler. Shield in critical condition Serrao serious. driver presumed.

Ambler, Pa Here James Knott Spring Hill James Meyers Anthony Siocca Ambler North Penn Hospital Harry R. Shield Jr James Serrao Shield Serrao

May Question McDonald On Use Of Funds

Senate Labor Rackets Committee investigates United Steelworkers President David J. McDonald for use of union funds in his re election campaign. The panel considers whether McDonald paid his own campaign expenses like rival Donald C. Rarick and seeks full details of union finances. McDonald pledged openness and denied any corruption, inviting investigation.

Washington Senate United Steelworkers David J. McDonald Karl E. Mundt R-S.d Donald C. Rarick McKeesport McDonald USW Steel Union John L McClellan D-Ark

Governor To Seek To Get Some Action

Harrisburg reports Gov. George M. Leader plans another top level Assembly meeting next week to advance a portion of about 200 admin bills stuck in Republican committees. Leaders indicate diplomacy will be needed to pass good government measures, with some agreement on several items from the 25 point program and a 33 item priority list.

United Press Harrisburg George M. Leader General Assembly

American Women Broadcasters Visit Moscow Meets Soviet Leaders

Eighteen visiting American women broadcasters met in Moscow with Soviet Defense Minister Georgi Zhukov and Kat erina Furtseva, the secretary of the Central Committee. It marked the first meeting between Furtseva and foreign press representatives.

Moscow Georgi Zhukov Central Committee The Communist Party Katerina Furtseva Furtseva

NATO nations vow massive atomic retaliation over aggression

In Bonn, 15 NATO members warned they will meet any Soviet aggression with massive atomic retaliation. They withheld final decisions on arming West Germany with tactical A weapons while seeking disarmament progress. John Foster Dulles met Adenauer before heading to Paris for a Western Europe ambassadors conference.

Bonn Germany North Atlantic Alliance NATO West Germany Russia U.S John Foster Dulles Konrad Adenauer Paris Europe NATO Council

Plan To Study Refugee Problem Of Jordan Arabs

The Eis enhower administration considers a task force to study the Arab refugee crisis centered in Jordan. About 300,000 Palestinian exiles in Jordan face poverty and propaganda risk, with 900,000 total Palestinians affected by 1948 war. UN Emergency Forces on both sides of the Israel Jordan border are proposed, but Israel has not agreed.

I.N.S Washington INS Eisenhower Jordan State Department Hussein Gaza Strip U.S Israel

Texas braced for new floods after six inch rains

North Central and Central Texas faced renewed floods as a low pressure system persisted along the Gulf Coast. The Brazos River rose again threatening Dennis and surrounding towns, with the Bosque River flooding Waco area. Parker County reported heavy damage and National Guard aid was requested. Wichita Falls saw rising streams and emergency shelters opened as floodwaters moved eastward.

Dallas Tex Ins Texas Gulf Coast Brazos Dennis Fort Worth Bosque River Waco Bosque County Parker County Nolan Queen National Guard Oklahoma State Line Wichita Falls Wichita

Deaths in New Bedford and Atlantic City area

Marcel Guillerey age 71 died in New Bedford. Earl Otto Carbaugh age 72 of 18 Atlantic Ave. is also listed among deaths in this notice.

Marcel Guillerey New Bedford Earl Otto Carbaugh Atlantic Ave

Six Alarm Fire Destroys Pittsburgh Building

Arson squads investigate a downtown Pittsburgh blaze that destroyed a five story brick building housing Elevator Repair and Construction Co and Underwriter Salvage Co offices. A blast was reported, three walls remain, water damage to a neighboring building, and fireboat assistance was used with lines run from four blocks away.

Pittsburgh INS Stephen Adiey Elevator Repair and Construction Co Underwriter Salvage Co New York Cornelius D. Scully

Garbage pickup suspended during Cleanup Week May 13 16

Public Safety Director Herman F Steinbrink announced no garbage will be collected during Cleanup Week May 13 16 as crews concentrate on trash and tin can pickups. Residents may place all trash in easy to handle containers for free pick up to reduce rodent and pest breeding. A Clean city is a healthy city and citizen cooperation is essential to keep yards trash free.

Herman F. Steinbrink Steinbrink

Funeral Set for Sen Joseph McCarthy in Senate Chamber

Washington leaders prepare for Joseph R. McCarthy’s funeral in the Senate chamber on Monday. The ceremony marks the first such honor for a member in 17 years and the 24th time a U.S. senator has been so celebrated. Historical precedents include Justin Morrill Mark Hanna Thomas Walsh and William Borah with Taft receiving a state funeral in 1953.

Washington Joseph R. McCarthy Senate U. S Justin Morris Vermont Mark Hanna Ohio Thomas J. Walsh Montana William E. Borah Idaho Robert A. Taft Capitol

Eisenhower Visits Gettysburg Farm for Quiet Weekend

President Eisenhower is expected to relax at his Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, farm in sunny weather. He arrived by plane on Friday with Col. Walter Tkach and plans include potential golf and reading a book titled Secrets of Accurate Putting and Chipping. He notes his putting is ragged and seeks help.

Gettysburg INS Eisenhower Walter Tkach White House Irving Ives N.Y Donald J. Hardenbrook Union Bay-Camp Corp New York

Elderly Man Injured After Fall at Home

John Blois a 74 year old man living at 1231 East Brook Street suffered a laceration on the back of his head when he fell and struck his head on concrete steps Friday. He was treated at New Castle Hospital and released.

John Blois East Brook St New Castle Hospital

Classifieds and Obituary Notices In Ellwood

Local paper lists WANT ADS and obituary notices with contact lines for readers. Classifieds cover jobs, services, and real estate while editorial and society items appear alongside community theater and church notices.

Cross Word Ellwood Wim4

Picnic Provisions and Perseverance Under Fifty Four

The narrator lists picnic fare from salads to huckleberry pie and lemonade, noting home baked beans and sandwiches. He expects to carry the basket two miles or more, despite avoiding asking for the job, and remarks that the meal will taste right after miles walked in cooler air at fifty four degrees.

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Lockbourne Air Base Donald Barry Bruce Major Nelson O' Beirne New Castle Daily Weather Report Shenandoah Winchester Anne Denise Doughty-Tichborne Hampshire England Earl de la Warr London Pierre J. Huss Soviet Unions Senate Labor Rackets Committee By Joe Kirkbride Beck Washington, D. C Dave Beck Gerald Treanor Southampton Viscount Montgomery War Office James Hagerty Montgomery Joseph H. Singer Sen. McCarthy Arthur Mometer
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