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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1953
Page
1
Thieves broke the Kerr Jewelry display window on Worth Street early Sunday, stealing watches and rings valued around 1700. Two patrol officers discovered the break at about 5:10 am after the beat officer alerted the station. the window measured about two by one feet.
The session adjourned amid a tax bill debate as Republicans fell short by three votes behind the 105 needed in a closed caucus. Majority Leader Albert W. Jackson said the levy failed to gather sufficient support from Mn House members.
Election officials report a light turnout as voters in the district proceed to nominate two candidates for each party, along with slate directors to fill full terms and one seat for an unexpired term, pending official results and certification.
Rep Vary of Ohio said Ridgway's forthcoming report will heavily influence Europe defense aid. He criticized past hearings as unsatisfactory and questioned obused funds. Congress seeks clear use of unobligated and new money, with six hearings pending country figures.
Death notices list Salvatore Sylvester Riess and Salvatore Sylvester Russo aged 65 of 73 Last Clayton Street died at home after a lingering illness. Born in Brute gliona Italy February 29, 188? son of Giatormo and Margaret Nocera Russo. Resident of America for 40 years worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad for 36 years. Survived by wife Miss, children Mrs. Rove Toranello and Mrs. Mary Nocera, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Requiem at St Lucy church Wednesday 8 o'clock. burial in St Lucy cemetery. Body at DeCarbo funeral home East Lution at Cunningham. friends may call after 7 pm today. Also notes the death of Marcia Louise Rate Role aged year. etc. Funeral arrangements and survivors listed. services at Joseph B Leyte mortuary. Further notices record Martha House and Martha Tuose death details, with locations in Kew Condon and Enow Valley, and Crawford family obituary including Judith and Dean Crasford, with burial at St Mary church cemetery and service at St Joseph B Leyte mortuary.
A weathered report details a fatal plane crash near Shreveport where nineteen people died as the craft fell minutes after reporting trouble. Firefighters battled flames. two survivors died at hospital. The crash echoes a 1948 Midway accident.
Multiple local obituaries narrated for May 1953 detailing deaths in Beaver County and surrounding areas. Included are Pauline Vikoviel Likovich aged 20 of East Palestine Avenue Bessemer died at Jameson Memorial Hospital. residence of Frank Likovich and Pauline Vikoviel. Also James Shannon aged 79 of New Castle, longtime Big Beaver Township yard system secretary treasurer. Carl Heckathorne aged about 70 of Volant died in his yard. funeral arrangements at Lign Funeral Home Slippery Rock to be announced. Interment Rocky Spring Cemetery. Surviving relatives listed with residences across East Palestine Mahoningtown Beaver Falls and New Castle. Funeral services planned at St Anthony's Church Bessemer and Rocky Spring U P Church.
The article notes rain delays in sewer work as residents watch the Shenango River rise to a high level. City workers from the sewer department labor to clear blockages while anticipation grows for a miniature Statue of Liberty project to beautify the area.
The News lists authorized candidate announcements subject to the upcoming May 10 1933 primary elections.
Philadelphia May 1 Senator James T Duff warns against placing faith in Russia's peace front while the Soviets back their wards. He urges the U S to explore every possibility to determine if Augsburg Bruce changed and cautions against being too critical of allies in this troubled period.
Fragmentary report cites calls to curb atomic buildup amid ongoing war. The text references hydroger bonth and sirens in the Pacific, noting potential power scales resembling the original A bomb, with unclear provenance and context.
Allied pilots claim 38 enemy jets destroyed over three days with several probable and damaged reports while a night bombing raid near West Korea destroys 104 supply trucks. On land, ROK forces recapture four east central outposts as combat continues. Eighth Army reports 789 enemy soldiers killed by leading ROK infantry in recent counterattacks near the Pukhon river.
A fragmented excerpt shows Marshal Tito addressing a meeting and warning against intervention in the Balkans. The text mentions talks about power and treaties as well as warnings to avoid outside meddling.
President Eisenhower completed his final Williams burg voyage aboard the yacht Williamsburg after a weeklong trip. The White House announced the ship would be mothballed next month as the president planned a busy schedule including meetings with General Bradley and Defense Mobilization officials, and a luncheon for New Zealand Prime Minister Sidney Holland. He also attended a stop at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and prepared his national address planned for Tuesday night.
Reported talks in Tokyo among American officials on a Korea truce face oblique censorship and vague official comments as prospects for a ceasefire loom. Separately, U S farm data show about 17,400 deaths and 1,500,001 disabling injuries yearly.
A fragmentary report notes Otis due in New York City this afternoon. The article references prisoners trusted by Czechs and quotes Gallg on monotony and musical study during imprisonment. Mrs Oatin in New York says only four letters from her husband survived two years behind the iron curtain.
In memory of our dear husband and father James W. Patten who died May 18, 1051. Memories are treasures no one can steal. Death is a heartache that cannot heal. Some may forget you now that you’re gone but we shall remember you always. From wife, children and grandchildren.
I Miss Gilmore was crowned Pomona Queen at a Pomona Grange event. Joe Skiba presided as Grange president. Mrs Helen Grahm hosted the evening and a May pole dance entertained attendees.
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