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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1955

Page

1

Resignation prompts Neenah ministry shift for Ranck

Rev. J Robert Ranck assistant minister and youth director at First Presbyterian Church N Jefferson St resigns to join First Presbyterian Church Neenah Wisconsin as associate minister and young adult program leader. He will be released December 31 and assume duties January 15.

J. Robert Ranck First Presbyterian Church Jefferson St Ranck Neenah Wisconsin Robert F. Galbreath Wisconsin Church John Bouquet Synod of Wisconsin Appleton Westminster

Mothers in Newc Walmo area protest bus stop safety

Residents along New Wilmington road complain drivers ignore the school bus law as buses stop to unload children. Several license numbers have been confiscated and sent to police for prosecution. Banks briefly held doors against breakers while bankers observed election day holiday. Brisk brickwork on N Jefferson St prompts workers to rush to keep warm. Flags need replacing for public buildings before winter.

Walmo New Wilmington Road Pa Newe

Cloudy and cold with limited temperature changes through Wednesday

Weather forecast notes cloudy and cold conditions with little temperature change through Wednesday. Occasional snow flurries near Lake Erie and ridges east with light flurries elsewhere. High today in the upper 30s, low near 30, 52 max and 28 min yesterday with no precipitation. River stage 5.8 feet. Year ago highs 55 and lows 25 with no precipitation.

Lake Erie United States

Molotov Returns to Geneva With New Proposals Rumor

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov flew back to Geneva after a Moscow weekend, hinting at a new German reunification proposal. Allies expected no all German election concession at today's session. President Eisenhower planned brief public statements after leaving Denver and on arrival in Washington as he continues recuperation.

Geneva INS V. M. Molotov Moscow Molotov Merriman Smith United Press White House Denver Eisenhower Washington Lowry Air Force Base Gettysburg American Bar Association Philadelphia Paul Dudley White Boston

U S Considers Israeli Plea For Arms Aid

Israeli Ambassador Abba Eban met with Assistant Secretary George W. Allen to press for a list of jet fighters and anti submarine weapons. He urged a ban on U S arms shipments to Egypt amid Cairo’s Soviet arms deals, citing Egypt's submarine purchases and the blockade that limits Israel’s sea lifelines.

Washington INS United States Israel U.S Egypt Cairo Abba Eban George W. Allen Eban Allen Red Czechoslovakia Mediterranean Suez Canal Aqaba Straits

Plane Crashes Into School Killing 17 in Korea

A Republic of Korea air force Mustang crashed into a Chongju primary school near Pusan during a training flight. Pilot Pak Chang Suh and 16 children died. twelve more children were seriously injured as the aircraft plunged into the building. Investigators cited engine trouble as the likely cause.

Pusan Korea Ins Republic of Korea Chongju Pak Chang Suh ROK

Convict Wounded By Police Instructor In Philadelphia

In Holmesburg Prison a 54 year old convict Charles Savage was wounded in the mouth by a bullet fired by Lt. Edward Nelson a police academy instructor. Savage had held social worker David Kaplan hostage with a razor blade for two hours before Nelson shot him through a cell door. Kaplan was splattered with blood as Savage fell.

Philadelphia INS Holmesburg Charles Savage Savage David Kaplan Edward Nelson Police Academy Nelson Kaplan

Hutton Weds Baron von Cramm in Versailles Secrecy

Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton married German tennis star Baron Gottfried von Cramm in a secret ceremony at Versailles town hall. Andre Mignot, Versailles mayor, officiated at 11:30 a.m. local time as a sixth marriage for Hutton and von Cramm, who had served a morals charge jail term in 1938.

Versailles France Woolworth Barbara Hutton Gottfried von Cramm Versailles Chateau Andre Mignot National Assembly Dime Store von Cramm

State General Assembly May Run Into 1956

Harrisburg reports Democratic House Leader Albert S. Readinger says the General Assembly will extend into 1956, defying hopes of a quick post election resolution. Tax talks with Gov. Leader stalled after GOP Senate calls for sales tax and a $131 million budget cut, with sessions planned to resume November 14 after a three week recess.

Harrisburg General Assembly House Albert S. Readinger George M Senate

Cold Weather Grips Pennsylvania With Snow Flurries

Cold air from Canada pushes temperatures into the 30s to 50s across Pennsylvania with snow flurries and showers. The Weather Bureau says higher readings linger in the southeast while regions in the mountains reach near or below freezing.

United Press Pennsylvania Canada Weather Bureau

Prowler Confesses Could Clear Mrs Woodward in Slaying

Paul Wirths Jr admitted he climbed the Woodward mansion roof and likely caused the noise that led Mrs Woodward to fire at her husband. He said the shotgun blast that felled William Woodward Jr. came moments after his entry and he fled the scene.

Oyster Bay N. Y William Woodward Jr Paul W. Wirths, Jr

Blame Bomb Type Blast For Plane Crash Killing 44

CAB officials in Denver say a bomb type explosion shattered the United DC-6B cargo hold near Longmont Colorado, killing 44. No. 4 baggage hold was reported shattered and luggage smelled of gunpowder or exploding firecracker as wreckage is examined.

Denver United Air Lines Civil Aeronautics Board James N. Peyton Washington Longmont Colo Peyton Peyton Said. Luggage Which Had Been In the No. 4 CAB Jack Parshall Kansas

Fire damages Polish Falcon Hall on Miller Street

A fire started by hot ashes in a pasteboard car ton in the cellar at 105 W Miller St at 4 10 pm damaged the Polish Falcon hall used for club activities Five fire companies fought the stubborn blaze and saved the structure with damage estimated at 5000 to the building and 500 to its contents Fire Chief N A McFarland noted a second alarm was triggered.

W. Miller Street N. A. McFarland

Plane crash near Johnstown claims one life

Harold L. London 43 of Mt. Vernon New York is killed when his four seat North American plane crashes in the Allegheny Mountains about 16 miles east of Johnstown Pennsylvania. He was en route home from Akron Ohio and had stopped to refuel ten minutes before the accident. Hunters report the craft sheared treetops and burst into flames.

Johnstown Here Harold L. London Mt. Vernon N. Y London Akron Ohio Allegheny Mountains

Death Record Velma Mohr and Jay Moburg Noted

Velma Mohr aged 48 of Wampum and Jay Moburg aged 24 of R. D. 1 West Middlesex are listed in a local death record.

Velma Mohr Jay Moburg R. D West Middlesex

Little Chance For Breakthrough In UN Council Deadlock

United Nations General Assembly resumes balloting for the Security Council seat with scant prospect of a decisive result though the United States backs a compromise. Behind the scenes, the Philippines and Yugoslavia compete for the vacancy while Colombia pushes to drop the Algerian question, prompting France to walk out. The political committee approved a 15 nation study on atomic radiation hazards, defeating a move to include Red China and Romania.

United Nations N. Y United Nations General Assembly Security Council United States Assembly Philippines Yugoslavia Council Columbia France China Romania

Dr. Galbreath Receives Honor and Resigns as Pastor

The First Church session and congregation vote to accede to Dr. Robert F. Galbreath’s request to resign due to health reasons. His letter, dated October 24, was read to the session and Shenango Presbytery, then to Sunday services before official action. A special congregational meeting Monday evening approved terminating his duties.

First Presbyterian Church N. Jefferson

Lost Elgin Wrist Watch Found by Relative Ad

A lost lady Elgin wrist watch behind the American Legion was found by a relative and led to a reunion when Mary Moses, a cousin, called the number OL 8 8787. The ad offers a reward and advertises News Want Ad placement with billing via OL 8 8511.

Mary Moses Lady Elgin American Legion

Man and Wife Die in Route 97 Collision Near Erie

Mr and Mrs Archie Adams of Northeast Road 3 died when their car was struck on Route 97 five miles south of Erie by a cement block truck driven by William Vanucci 51 of Erie. Police say the Adamses were thrown from the vehicle and died instantly.

Erie Archie Adams Here Adams Route 97 William Vanucci

Voters Turn Out For Elections In Many States

Voters turned out today in hundreds of state and city elections as a broad test before the 1956 presidential campaign. National party managers watched results for clues, with Kentucky's gubernatorial race pitting A B Chandler against Edwin R. Denney the Republican nominee.

Kentucky A. B Happy) Chandler Edwin R. Denney GOP Indiana

Philadelphia Elects New Mayor in Tight Statewide Contest

Philadelphia voters chose a new mayor to replace Joseph S Clark Jr as Republicans watch their statewide comeback fade and Democrats strengthen in a state once a GOP stronghold. City council and several judges also selected while party registration shifts favor Democrats by about 550000 GOP to 410000 Democrat.

Philadelphia Joseph S. Clark, Jr U. S. Senate Clark GOP

Polls Open Across Pennsylvania For Local Elections

About 8700 polls opened at 7 am as Pennsylvania voters head to the polls in county and municipal elections. estimations suggest two thirds of over five million registered voters may cast ballots by 8 pm amid cloudy weather and possible mountain snow flurries. results tonight will hint at trends for next year’s presidential race. Republican leaders predict counties with clear party majorities will reflect that alignment.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania U. S. Weather Bureau

Expect Rush As Plants And Stores Close In Lawrence County

Voters moved slowly at noon with about twenty percent of the county's 48 000 registration casting ballots. Precinct tallies showed even activity across wards while workers described the day as a cold, difficult one. Attorney John S Powers, holding both party nominations, appeared certain to win the county race.

Lawrence County John S. Powers

Dems Ordered to Provide 150 Extra Watchers Certificates

Judge Lamoree ordered the county election board to issue Theo dore Gannett 250 watchers certificates for today’s election, adding to 300 already issued to the county chairman Merle H. Hildebrand for a total of 550. Gannett’s petition was supported by attorney Sherman K. Levine.

John G. Lamoree County Election Board Theodore Gannett Democratic Party

Obscure Classified Fragment Highlights Local Notices

A fragmented OCR snippet lists sections like Page Classifieds Comics Cross Word Editorial Ellwood Obituary and listings for Radio TV and want ads with phone numbers both in NEWS areas. It hints at a small-town newspaper page structure and community notices.

Cross Word Ellwood

Right to vote urged as citizens cast ballots in chilly thirty six

The piece urges turnout and reminds readers that voting is a heritage and freedom. It extols the right to choose leaders and to speak one’s mind, ending with a note that it is thirty six degrees outside.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Har Mech Ranck Will First Presbyterian Westminster College New Castle Northside Central Presbyterian Church Jennings B. Reid Southside Central Christian Church East Side U. P J. Robert Rance Ge Newc N. Jefferson St Daily Weather Report Russia Pifrre J. Huss U. S Howard Handleman Isn.s Washington, D. C Monica Seaton Fred A. Seaton Richard Nixon Horace Mann Nixons State General Assembly Woodward Wirths Ee Pees Man Dr. Galbreath Carol Deep Sciota St Dial Battle By John Paget Dems Society Brocke Cs Arthur Mometer
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