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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1951

Page

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Turnpike Case Is Continued Injunction Hearing

Testimony was taken this morning before Judge W Walter Braham in the Turnpike injunction suit but no decision was reached. The hearing was continued to Thursday morning May 10 to hear Turnpike Commission Chief Counsel Harry Crowl Pepper. Judge Braham ordered no contractor work on Township Route 856 between now and then.

W. Walter Braham Turnpike Turnpike Commission Harry Crowl Pepper Braham

Redbud Blooms and Paving Work Mark Local Scene

Redbud trees decorate city streets with rose blossoms before heart shaped leaves. Along the Pennsylvania Turnpike route near Enon Valley workers use heavy machinery to level hills and remove dirt for highway fill near an Enon Mt Jackson road chicken farm. Mowing berms along county highways will be a state task.

Ate Pennsylvania Turnpike Enon Valley Enon-Mt. Jackson

Daily Weather Forecast Update

Rather cloudy with a little rain likely. Low tonight 40 to 45. Sunday fair with some clouds and little change in temperatures. Maximum 64 minimum 45 precipitation 02 inches river stage 7 feet. Year ago data shows 85 and 57 with no precipitation.

Daily Weather Report United States

May Day Crownings at New Castle High School

Traditional May Day ceremonies in the New Castle High School auditorium crowned Sherry Plonka queen with Melva Black as a former queen in attendance. Robert McCartt served as crown bearer and Gretchen Uber as flower girl. The program featured solos by Angeline Stella and a scarf dance by several students.

New Castle News Melva Jean Black Sherry Plonka May New Castle High School Miss Black H. Melvin Black Lee Avenue Miss Plonka Alex Plonka Delaware Avenue New Castle Senior High School Melva Black Robert McCartt Gretchen Uber Angeline Stella Dolores Haller Bunny Braykovich Marlene Johnson Loretta Yaro Nancy Lumley Gretchen Mackey Barbara Bender Gayle Anderson Patty Duddy Pat Trumble Joan Book Ann Perry Sally Mikels Barbara Eddington Judy Scott Irene Cuscino Sharon Booker Dolores Kosculsko Marcia Nord Nancy Lockwart Virginie Rogers Sylvia Sherman Imelda McNamara Grayce Gilbert Janet Flick Kathryne Spencer Carlotta Christofer

MacArthur says Korea plan needs only small fraction of forces

Gen. MacArthur testified that his Korea plan could end the stalemate with a relatively small fraction of national armed strength. He argued rapid victory without imperiling other commitments, as Senate investigators questioned the deletion of a town near the Soviet border cited as a vital attack point.

Washington INS MacArthur Korea Far East Senate Gen. MacArthur Sen. George

First Army Men Rotated From Korea Back In U S

Fifteen hundred American soldiers returned from Korea to a jubilant welcome in Seattle. From Fort Lawton artillery salutes marked the homecoming as Gen. Leroy Eltinge’s transport arrived in Elliott Bay. Air Force bombers and Navy planes roared overhead while dignitaries and families greeted the troops.

Seattle INS America Korea Fort Lawton Leroy Eltinge Elliott Bay Navy Coast Guard Seattle Port of Embarkation

Man Fatally Injured by Auto Near New Castle

Alex Johnson 67 of 1314 Pennsylvania avenue died at 3 40 a m after being struck by a car driven by John William Foreman 25 of Orlando avenue R D 3 just outside the city on East Washington street. Foreman said he could not avoid the pedestrian walking on the highway while traveling north on East Washington street extension toward Cascade park. Johnson died at Jameson Memorial hospital from skull fracture and leg injuries. Foreman was released on his own recognizance. He was born May 1 1885 and had lived in New Castle 40 years. Survived by wife Olga Kantonen Johnson and four children Mrs Edward Hilton Mrs Jack Warneck Mrs George Eve and Arthur Johnson all of this city and a sister Mrs John Kivioja of Ashland Ohio and eight grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 30 p m at John R Bigler funeral home burial in Graceland cemetery. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Alex. Johnson Pennsylvania Avenue John William Foreman Orlando Avenue R. D East Washington Street Charles E. Allen Foreman New Castle Cascade Park Mr. Johnson Jameson Memorial Hospital Johnson Finland Olga Kantonen Johnson Edward Hilton

Five Killed In Auto Collision Near Mansfield

Five people died and a sixth was seriously injured in a two car crash near Mansfield Ohio. Victims include Hurston Holbrook 25 Nannie Holbrook and Grady Ferguson 24 Cleveland residents and Robert A Kelley 33 Ashland. Driver George Sanborn 28 Sandusky was seriously hurt. State Patrol says cars headed opposite directions and became jammed in the middle lane. authorities required half an hour to remove the bodies.

Mansfield INS Hurston Holbrook Nannie Holbrook Nannie Etters Grady Ferguson Cleveland Holbrook Robert A. Kelley Ashland Kelley George Sanborn Sandusky Sanborn

Damage Suit Filed In Case Of Youth Shot By Officer

A Denver patrolman and the city face a $5,000 suit over the death of 15-year-old Charles H. Wilson III. The father sues Patrolman Delmar Reed and the city in Denver District Court, alleging wrongful death after a chase ended with a gun discharge. Reed was previously acquitted of murder on a directed verdict, and the police department fined him 90 days pay for firearm-use violations.

Denver INS Charles H. Wilson III Delmar Reed Reed Denver Police Department

Typhoon Roars Over Philippine Islands

A Pacific typhoon roared northwest through the Philippines and is forecast to cross Luzon with center southeast of Manila by Sunday morning. Winds in the typhoon’s eye reached 125 miles per hour and reports of storm damage reached from Leyte to Luzon.

Manila Insi Philippine Islands Luzon Island Weather Bureau Leyte Sland Luzon

Cornerstone Of New Church To Be Laid Sunday

The Central Presbyterian church will lay the cornerstone of its new edifice Sunday at 3 PM at the Neshannock township site. Dr. Robert F. Galbreath and Dr. Patterson will speak with Dr. White assisting. J Glenn Anderson will perform the cornerstone laying, and a sealed copper box with church artifacts will be placed inside.

Central Presbyterian Church Neshannock Township Robert F. Galbreath First Presbyterian Church Robert Meades Patterson Rowland H. White Neshannock Presbyterian Church New Wilmington Shenango J. Glenn Anderson Alice Sterling Church Cen

U N Pursues Halt to Syria Israel Clashes

In Lake Success New York May 5 the United Nations moved quickly to curb renewed fighting between Syria and Israel after a cease fire. U N truce supervisor Col Bennette Ridder reported a cease fire north of Lake Galilee but later reports indicated clashes resumed in one sector. The Security Council plans to reconvene to discuss the Palestine question as the U S and Britain push a resolution urging the mixed armistice commission to quiet the dispute and address the Huleh swamps issue in the Jordan valley.

Lake Success N. Y United Nations Syria Israel U. N Bennette Ridder Palestine Lake Galilee Security Council United States Britain Mixed Armistice Commission Huleh Jordan Valley

Judge William Stewart Sworn In Western Pennsylvania Court

William Alvah Stewart, former Pittsburgh city council member, was sworn in as judge of the U S district court for western Pennsylvania. He succeeds Judge Nelson McVicar who retired from active service February 1.

Pittsburgh INS William Alvah Stewart United States District Court For Western Pennsylvania Nelson McVicar

Death Record Notice May 5 1951

Obituaries list several deaths including Alexander Johnson 67 of 1314 Pennsylvania Avenue William S Puskala 66 of Bessemer Frank A Sanders 71 of Akron Paul H Grossman 51 of 1109 East Washington Street Jack Titus 66 of East Meyer Avenue Ray F Hall 51 of 708 Blaine Street Mrs Katherine Cunningham 77 of 607 Highland Avenue Infant Gary John Hogue 0 1025 Randolph Street

Alexander Johnson Pennsylvania Avenue William S. Puskala Bessemer Frank A. Sanders Akron Paul H. Grossman East Washington Street Jack Titus East Meyer Avenue Ray F. Hall Blaine Street Katherine Cunningham Highland Avenue Gary John Hogue Randolph Street

Probe Report Ransom Paid In Kidnapping Probe

An official inquiry began in Miami to verify a reported $30,000 ransom for a kidnapping of Mrs. Jean Rosenfeld, 49, who along with her husband Louis denies the crime. Police said both appeared frightened and feared retaliation after a four day abduction.

Miami INS Jean Rosenfeld Louis Providence R. I H. G. Howard

Gromyko Repeats Attacks On NATO Defense Moves

In Paris on May 5 Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko repeated attacks on North Atlantic defense preparations during a deadlocked four power deputies meeting. The talks ended after nine weeks with no progress and will resume Monday as the group seeks an agenda for a proposed big four foreign ministers conference to ease world tension.

Paris INS Andrei Gromyko North Atlantic

Acheson May Leave Cabinet

The Chicago Daily News reports that Democratic leaders expect Secretary of State Dean Acheson to resign within 60 days. Former Senator John Foster Dulles is identified as the leading candidate to replace him, with current duties involving the Japanese peace treaty and likely Senate confirmation.

Chicago ING Chicago Daily News Washington Paul R. Leach Acheson Leach Truman New York John Foster Dulles State Department Dulles Senate

Motion Picture Deal Nears Closure for Warner Interests

San Francisco financier Louis A. Lurie travels to New York with two attorneys to finalize a deal worth 26.25 million dollars for the controlling interest in Warner Brothers studio and theater properties. The proposed purchase targets the Warner brothers Harry M Albert and Jack L Warner and is expected to close at a Monday meeting unless a last minute hitch arises.

Hollywood INS Louis A. Lurie San Francisco New York Warner Brothers Studio Warner Brothers Harry M Albert Jack L. Warner

Second Stage Of Red Offensive Fails To Develop

United Nations forces push to the Pukhan river near Kapyong as Chinese overflow fades after weeks of stalemate. Prisoners report a friendly Chinese general arranging release for return to combat, while UN air and artillery keep up brutal pressure.

Tokyo United Nations South Korea Korea Pukhan River Kapyong Pukhan

Auto Collides With Train Kills Four At Grade Crossing

Four people died when a car hit a moving train at a grade crossing near Eveleth Minnesota. Victims were Edward L. Maloney 32 Los Alamos New Mexico driver and Mrs Marcel Duvivier 31 of St Paul and her daughters Anne Marie 4 and Marie Therese 18 months. A baby born at the crash died minutes later. Esther Maloney 21 escaped with shock.

Eveleth Minn INS Edward L. Maloney Los Alamos N. M Marcel Duvivier St. Paul

Derby Day at Churchill Downs Welcomes Fans

The piece describes the Kentucky Derby crowd at Churchill Downs with bands and juleps. It notes bettors and jockeys aiming for victory as the horses race for the win on a sunny Derby Day.

Kentucky Churchhill Downs the Downs

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