27 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1950
Page
1
City and county crews struggle to clear a record snowstorm that dumped about three feet on the area. Snow began Friday and fell for 30 hours, with drifting and traffic paralysis making travel nearly impossible. Church services were largely suspended as efforts continued.
The report lists snow totals and efforts by city and county residents over the last three days. Snow drifts blocked streets including an Alaska plate car marooned near East Washington and Court streets. Shovels sold out as households unearthed long unused spouting boxes while a deer-hunting trip moved Sunday morning.
Mostly cloudy with snow flurries likely for 24 hours and little accumulation. Highs near 32 today and 34 tomorrow with lows around 24. U S weather stats show 23 max and 13 min today with 0.15 in precipitation and 7 ft river stage.
More than 250 people die and property losses exceed 150 million dollars as a historic storm cripples the northeast. Cleveland businesses halt, Gov. Lausche declares a state of emergency, National Guard patrols looters, rubber plants close, and major industries suspend operations amid record snowfall in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
Governor James H. Duff ordered banks closed in 17 western counties as heavy snow paralyzed western Pennsylvania. The death toll exceeds 20 as state agencies mobilized aid, police prepared to close liquor outlets, and officials warned the crisis required local decisions but urged rapid action.
In Gilltown near Bellefonte Pennsylvania three children ages seven three and two died in a house fire Saturday afternoon. Their mother Mrs Charles Walker and two other children were severely burned and hospitalized. Police say the blaze began when Mrs Walker attempted to prime a stove with kerosene.
The 81st Congress reconvened for a brief session prioritizing Alaska and Hawaii statehood, an excess profits tax, and rent control extension. Ninety days remain before the new Congress, with many lame duck members not seeking reelection and key leaders attending the White House briefing with President Truman.
International News Service reports a massive 200000 strong Red counter drive halting UN forces in northwest Korea. South Korean troops withdrawn 12 to 20 miles as MacArthur rushes reserves and U S Marines swing into a flanking move to stem the advance amid a "no retreat" order.
Molten lava from Mount Etna moves toward Fornazzo and Milo as 2,000 residents prepare to flee. Six vents feed the flow down the eastern slope at about 280 yards per hour, forming a 2,900 yard front as eruption resumes after a year.
Soviet delegate Jacob Malik delivered a sharp indictment of U.S. actions in Asia, accusing Washington of invading China by sending the Seventh Fleet to Formosa. Malik’s 40 minute speech followed Kremlin coordination with Andrei Vishinsky, as the U.N. Security Council prepares to hear a Chinese complaint about U.S. protection of the island stronghold. Gen Wu Hsiu Hua leads a nine member delegation from Communist China scheduled to press the Formosa issue.
Corporal John E. Jackson and Pfc. Cecil F. Suber Jr of the Marines, home on Thanksgiving leave, rode a tractor from their Mahoningtown home to the B and O station to catch a train to Camp Lejeune. The Marines were placed aboard an express train after delivery to the station. Frank and Howard McConnell of Mt. Jackson delivered the Marines after being stranded with their tractor.
The council voted to appropriate 20000 from general revenue for snow removal. Solicitor says funds are legal due to uncollected back taxes and liens totaling 34148.01. Streets Director may hire equipment and shovel crews. garbage and parks staff reassigned to streets. Mayor authorized to use taxicabs as police cars. two police cars broken down.
In Burgenland Austria voters oust 13 Communist mayors amid a landslide for the People’s, Socialist parties as Communist vote falls to 4,612 of 157,000. Conservatives win 2,282 council seats and Socialists 1,543 with People’s Party leading overall. This signals reduced Soviet influence after recent riots.
An eight state effort mobilized about 500000 men to clear debris after the most violent storm in the northeast. At least 82 people killed across New York New Jersey and six New England states. Property damage projected at 150 million with 750000 dwellings without heat or light.
A troop train collided head on with an Atlantic Coast Line freight at Screven Georgia station. Police say about 20 men injured though only two soldiers seriously hurt. Fire damaged the wooden station as ambulances moved the wounded to Waycross and Jesup.
Banks in New Castle opened on time and stayed open until two this morning as closings reduced several counties. The day proceeded with routine operations despite regional bank shutdowns.
Pittsburgh faced an all time record snowfall of 27 inches with crews, National Guardsmen, and volunteers clearing the city. Light flurries were forecast to continue 24 to 36 hours, as temperatures ranged from the mid 20s to low 30s.
State police report list shows routes open or closed with limited emergency use. Route 422 east to Dixie Inn and 422 west to Ohio line one way rough, Route 18 south to Beaver county line and north to Sharon, Route 62 to Mercer, Route 108 Harlansburg to Butler line, Route 19 full open to Pittsburgh but closed within Perry highway, Route 488 Portersville to Ellwood City, Mt Jackson 108 closed.
Local death notices list Michael Szalkowski 107 Fulton Street Winfield Scott Boloton 59 New Wilmington Mrs Lewise Sherman 62 Bradner Avenue Jessie McCandless 29 East Street Mrs Edwin C McComb 15 402 East Moody Avenue James White 76 New Castle Mrs Charles M Greene 314 Florence Avenue Mrs Richard Hill 80 South New Castle Borough
Blizzard paralyzes Ohio and Pennsylvania as more than 250 deaths are tallied across the eastern half of the nation. Ohio reports 31 fatalities and declares a state of emergency as National Guard is ordered to shoot to kill looters. New Jersey and New York each log 28 deaths, New England 19, with other totals across East Pennsylvania and Midwest states.
William Berkstresser, chairman of the Merchants division of the Greater New Castle Association, says downtown stores will be open Tuesday at regular hours after closing tonight. Only emergency sales may operate today to serve residents while other shops stay closed to ease downtown traffic for faster roadway clearance. If weather cooperates, residents can resume normal shopping Tuesday.
Arthur Mometer Street and surrounding areas remain snowed in with oodles of snow across streets barns and meadows. Residents face milk and bread shortages yet show resilience as neighbors step in to assist, continuing daily life at age 35 in the town.
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