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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1948

Page

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Floods Ravage Southern States After Week of Rain

Week long rains cause floods across Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Tennessee with at least three dead and two missing. Hundreds evacuated as flood waters reach new high marks along the Chattahoochee River at Columbus Georgia and nearby sections. Authorities fear further danger as rivers spill their banks and millions in damage are reported.

International News Service Alabama Georgia Weath Mississippi Tennessee Chattahoochee Columbus Georgia City

Deer hunting sets county record as snow arrives

A Pa Newe report notes up to noon seven deer were shot in Lawrence county on opening morning, an all time county record. Light snow touched New Castle and nearby areas with four inches around Dixie Inn and Portersville, not closing highways. Hunters from New Castle headed to mountain regions while bricklayers advance on the Jefferson Grant city building.

Lawrence County New Castile State Highway Department Dixie Inn Portersville New Castle

Daily Weather Report Summary

Report of 24 hour U S weather metrics ending 9 am today with max 45 and min 33, precip 0.39 inches, river stage 8.1 feet. Previous 24 hours ending Sunday 9 am shows max 52, min 29, precip 0.35 inches, river stage 8.3 feet.

United States

Senior High Celebrates Winning Championship

The Senior High marked a victory rally for the Red Hurricane football team with 800 students in the auditorium. Speakers included Head Coach P H Bridenbaugh and Principal Clare Book as the school honored a great season and the players reflected on their lasting impact.

Red Hurricane Bob Reiber P. H. Bridenbaugh George Thomas Robert Mills Clare Book Goal Post Pitt Stadium New Castle

First Methodist Fund Exceeds Twenty One Thousand Dollars

Spirit of Thanksgiving at First Methodist church raised over 21 000 dollars for building rehabilitation. The church board had earlier voted to fund a twenty thousand dollar repairs campaign to mobilize the congregation.

First Methodist Church

Snowplows Rally Statewide After Night Snowfall

The State Highways Department reports snowplowing and cindering required across Pennsylvania after last night’s snow. Temperatures ranged 28 to 36 degrees, with ongoing snowfall in the north central region and depths up to four inches in Centre and Clearfield counties.

Harrisburg State Highways Department Centre Clearfield

New Health Insurance Plan Before Truman

Federal Security Administrator Ewing will present a broad national health insurance and expanded social security and education aid plan to President Truman for his state of the union. The package, costing more than one billion dollars in year one, includes Education aid 300 million, health insurance 15 million, and increased aid to the aged and needy.

I. N.S Washington Truman Federal Security Ewing Congress FSA

Leo Wolfe Bags 170-Pound Seven-Point Deer Near Harlansburg

Leo Wolfe of 708 County Line Street shot a 170 pound seven point buck at 8 30 this morning on the Charley Turner farm near Harlansburg in Lawrence county. He was alone when the deer was killed and returned to work afterward.

Lawrence County Leo Wolfe County Line Street Charley Turner Harlansburg Wolfe

Kane deer season opens with two bucks shot in Kane area

Mild weather and a light two inch snow aided hunters in Kane Pennsylvania. Two bucks were killed within the first 20 minutes of the season and fresh buck sightings followed as motorists displayed their prizes in town.

Kane

Plaingrove Woman Bags Deer in Back Yard Morning

Mrs Joseph Shoaff of Plaingrove shot a five point, 130 pound buck in her back yard at about 830 this morning after leaving home with a rifle. The deer and a doe were reportedly feeding near the house for days, and this marks her third buck with several does previously taken.

Joseph Shoaff Plaingrove

Doomed Japs May Be Hanged Before Dawn

In Tokyo a death watch on Sugamo prison sparks speculation that seven top warmakers may be executed before dawn. Buddhist priest Nobukatsu Hanayama, to conduct rites, remained inside overnight, fueling theories of early hangings despite uncertainties.

Tokyo Japan Sugamo Nobukatsu Hanayama

Edenburg Man Bags First County Deer At 7 20 A M

Bill Salzman of Edenburg shot the first Lawrence county deer of the season at 7 20 a m on Sky Hill two miles from Edenburg. The seven point buck weighed 160 pounds and Salzman was alone when he fired. Last year saw a record deer harvest in the county with many shots near home.

Lawrence County Bill Salzman Edenburg Sky Hill Salzman

Chinese Reds Close Pincers on Nationalist Forces Near Suchow

Soviet era dispatch reports Communist forces forming a defensive pincers around Suchow as Nationalist troops south of the city retreat under orders. About 200,000 Nationalist troops are said to be beleaguered and a further 250,000 near Suchow may withdraw to a new line, though officers doubt obedience to central orders.

Nanking Suchow Huch Defense Ministry

Two Deer Killed At Nashua Bridge

Andrew Ratvasky of R D 3 and Paul Brahe of R D 1 Edenburg hunted a Lawrence county trip and killed two deer at 11 30 am at Nashua bridge. Ratvasky felled a 170 pound nine point buck and Brahe followed with a 190 pound eight point buck. They say they harvest a deer about every other year at the same spot.

Andrew Ratvasky Paul Brahe Edenburg Lawrence County Nashua Bridge Ratvasky Brahe

New Castle Wins WPIAL Title Over Monongahela 43 14

New Castle fans filled Pitt Stadium as the Red and Black rolled to a 43 to 14 victory over Monongahela to claim the WPIAL championship. About six thousand New Castle supporters attended under sunny skies after Friday rain. Ralph Paolone powered the offense while Earl Sallie anchored defense as Monongahela struggled to keep pace.

Pittsburgh Oakland New Castle Monongahela Ralph Paolone Earl Sallie New Castle News NeCall Pitt Stadium Barbara Homan Peggy Floyd Barbara Marquis Allene Morrow Mary Lou Rocks Mary Lou Sarbo Nancy Johnston Phyllis McKenzie New Castle High School

Snow Flurries Reach New York City

Snow flurries touched New York City this morning following an all night cold rain signaling the arrival of winter season. The brief wintry spell arrives as residents adjust to changing weather conditions.

New York New York City

Du Bois Sees Massive Deer Hunting Caravans Begin

Du Bois Pennsylvania reports bumper caravans of autos jeeps and trucks entering town as deer hunting season opens at 7 am. State officials estimate over half a million hunters may take to the fields today with traffic through Du Bois reaching 600 vehicles per hour.

DU Bois

Mother And Six Children Die In Detroit Fire

Detroit officers investigate a flash fire that killed a mother Elizabeth Jenkins 42 and six children Marlene 9 Peggy 7 Robert Lee 3 Matthen 2 Beverly Ann 14 months Neenya 2 months. Father Jesse Jenkins 48 and Constance 13 were injured after jumping from a second story window. Eight-year-old Jesse Jr. survived with relatives.

Detroit INS Elizabeth Jenkins Marlene Peggy Robert Lee Matthen Beverly Ann Neenya Jesse Jenkins Constance Jesse, Jr

Death notices list local residents including infants and elders

Roberta Susan Mulhall aged 6 weeks of Edenburg R D 1. Grant W Rigby 83 of 2210 Highland Avenue. Mrs Carl Barth of 2 East Leasure Avenue. Joseph Novack 60 of P and L E railroad camp. Erno Killat 47 of 715 Harbor Street.

Roberta Susan Mulhall R.D Edenburg Grant W. Rigby Highland Avenue Carl Barth East Leasure Avenue Joseph Novack Erno Killat Harbor Street

Neutral plan urged to break Berlin deadlock at UN

The United Nations Security Council chair Bramuglia presented a last chance formula for Berlin to the western powers as Dec 11 recess looms. Western diplomats pledged speedy replies while renewed Soviet threats and violence shadow Berlin elections set for Dec 5.

Pierre J. Huss Paris U. N. Security Council Juan A. Bramuglia Berlin United Nations Security Council Andrei Vishinsky U. S Philip C. Jessup Britain Alexander Cadogan Alexandre Parodi Bramuglia John Foster Bulls

Saupping Strike Ends in East Coast Ports

New York November 29. An 18 day walkout by Atlantic coast longshoremen ends as huge freighters begin loading vital Marshal Plan supplies. The strike's end promises Christmas deliveries to England Germany Austria Greece Italy and other URP nations with twelve ships slated to sail.

New York INS England Germany Austria Greece Italy

Season ends with glory as home team claims title

The piece reflects on the end of the football season with pride in the home team. It emphasizes sportsmanship, loyalty, and the idea that fortunes will change, urging fans to cheer responsibly as the season concludes.

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