10 May 1960
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1960
Page
1
News staffwriter reports Dixmont State Hospital in Glenfield Pa a treatment center for the mentally ill serving Lawrence and Beaver Counties shows urgent needs for improvements and a remedy to cure its ills.
The Parking Authority rejected a proposal to reduce fines for prompt payment. Police chiefs in Beaver and Butler said the plan would lower revenue and cause irritation as violators wait for deadlines. The authority asked for curb and fence repairs at the Offutt lot and planned a June 14 meeting to review further actions.
In Charlestown West Virginia Democrats vote their own answer on nominating a Roman Catholic for president amid debate over religious faith and risk to the ticket. The result hinges on party unity and the path to the nomination.
The Wilmington Area Joint School Board directed its education committee to draft a policy allowing hiring of experienced teachers from outside the district. The move followed the committee's recommendation to hire Mrs Ann Litvenberg at the district minimum, sparking calls to pay more to attract quality staff. The board also approved adding a salary expectation question on applications and accepted resignations from Hazel Wilson and Grace Powell.
U S officials planned today to interview American pilot Francis G Powers captured on a spy flight over Russia. The interview arranged by the U S Embassy in Moscow could settle doubts about whether his plane was shot down as claims by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev suggest.
Premier Nikita Khrushchev told a Czech Embassy reception that nations hosting U S reconnaissance bases should beware. He warned that repeat flights over Soviet territory would be met with counter measures including strikes on bases. He cited May Day and April 9 incursions as examples.
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John Boehm Sr. age 86 of New Castle RD 4. Mrs. Thomas Bobosky age 24 of 212 Atlantic Ave. George F. Gig Thomas age 6 of 1002 N. Mercer St. Charles L. Richards age 53 of Frisco Ellwood Page.
The New Castle City School Board likely will float a bond around 250000 for fire and panic repairs to city schools. President William Thompson says funding must come soon, with a choice between bonds or a 5 to 10 mill tax increase.
The forecast calls for cloudy windy and cool conditions with occasional rain today tonight and Wednesday. Rain may mix with snow at times today and tonight. Highs 39 to 48, tonight lows 34 to 40, Wednesday highs 44 to 50. 24 hour stats show max 48 min 39 precipitation 21 rain river stage 10.9 feet. Year ago highs 73 lows 56 no precipitation river stage 6.4 feet.
The United States pledges extensive aerial surveillance of Russia while Khrushchev warns of shooting down any intruding planes. C L Johnson questions Russian wreck photos claiming U 2 was downed by mechanical trouble. Sobolev says the espionage plane will be raised at the Security Council soon.
The Midwest sees a cold May with freezing rain and temperatures in the 30s from eastern Minnesota to western Pennsylvania and south to Kentucky. Snow mixes with rain from upper Michigan to Indiana. Light rain dampens the Northeast as Meridian Mississippi and Amarillo Texas report showers.
State Police report complaints of a young male posing as a police officer with a badge and cap stopping drivers on Rt 224 Scotland Lane and Grandview Ave. Demands $5 to $10 per motorist while a female accomplice sits in a white and blue late model Dodge with siren and Pennsylvania plates. Call police immediately if stopped.
ERIE Pa UPI R L Rodgers 84 former congressman from the 24th District from 1938 to 1946 died Monday at Harmont hospital He was a Spanish American War veteran and had worked as a teacher and in real estate
New Castle City School District prepares final adoption of a record high 4,139,517 budget for 1960 61 with a five mill property tax rise. Officials justify the need with teacher salary hikes and 150,000 in carryover expenditures affecting the district’s finances.
City Council approved paying 3 500 for a new garbage and packing unit. Director of Public Safety Howard L Reynolds proposed funding from salary allocations. City Solicitor Orville Brown ruled that Director of Accounts and Finance Robert W Rainey must sign the contract. Rainey opposed the purchase amid a lengthy budget debate and a clash with EF Gene Schweinsberg of Streets and Public Improvement.
The Neshannock Supervisors approved a one percent real estate transfer tax to replace the prior occupation tax of $1.10. The levy, expected to raise about $11,000 annually, was protested by the Neshannock Two Taxpayers League. The audit committee approved the tax with funds to go toward a township building, but the league refused the recommendation. The board also discussed bid requirements, a proposed township building, street lights, and repairs to Maple Street storm sewer. Building permits issued in April totaled 20 with various valuations.
A lively scene centers on Arthur Mometer who beams with a chestful smile and firm handshake as he enjoys a bright outlook. Onlookers note a girl in his life, cigars circulated, and warm wishes extended to his mother daughter and father as he turns forty six today.
State Sen H Confair proposed a 150 million loan to speed highway and bridge construction. He argued immediate work would avoid rising costs and complete the road by 1966 with net savings exceeding interest. Attending were Paul G. Dingledy James F. Dunlevy Gerald R. Mooney and William Mooney of local firms. The highway is already approved in the federal state system.
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