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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1955

Page

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Six Million To Return To Work In Argentina

Argentina's CGT calls six million workers back to jobs after Peron era clashes leave casualties in Rosario. Peron aboard Paraguay gunboat awaiting safe conduct as Lonardi gains international recognition and asylum prospects.

Argentina W. H. McCall United Press Buenos Aires General Confederation of Labor CGT Juan D. Peron Peron Paraguay Edouardo Lonardi Lonardi Rosario Tarret Parana Asuncion

Halloween Pranks and Time Changes Noted in New Castle Area

Rally Day and good weather boosted church attendance. East Washington Street rail crossing delays with a crane and work train. Downtown business clock changes to Eastern Standard Time noted. mailboxes in red white and blue being updated. Basketball boards and hoops installed as part of a local project.

New Castle

Daily Weather Report and Temperature Extremes

Cloudy and cool tonight with a low around 42 to 48 falls. Tuesday remains cloudy with occasional rain as the 24 hour period ends at 7 am. Maximum temperature 71 and minimum 39 with trace precipitation overall and river stage at 5.4 feet.

United States

Janet Hurricane Threatens Jamaica After Caribbean Death Toll

Hurricane Janet, with at least 104 dead, lashed the Windward Islands and threatened Jamaica as top winds of 110 mph swept through the Caribbean. Grenada reported 80 dead and Barbados 24 as landslides and floods buried homes. Jamaica was not yet expected to suffer a landfall for at least a day.

Miami Jamaica Caribbean Sea Grenada Barbados Windward Islands Miami Weather Bureau

German War Criminals Released From Spandau Prison

Berlin officials announced the release of former German Grand Admiral Erich Raeder age 79 from Spandau Prison citing age and health. Raeder was sentenced to life for war crimes by the International Military Tribunal at Nuernberg on October 1, 1946.

Berlin G UP Erich Raeder Spandau Raeder Norway Nuernberg Rudolf Hess Walter Doenitz Baron Constantin von Neurath Baldur von Shhirath Walter Funk Albert Speer

Bronze Workers Meet Over Contract Proposal At School

Local 69 United Automobile Workers CIO bargaining agent for Johnson Bronze Company calls a 4 PM meeting at Benjamin Franklin Junior High School to vote on a proposed contract. Peter Costello international representative issues the notice urging all members, especially second shift, to attend.

United Automobile Workers, Cio Johnson Bronze Company Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Peter Costello Uaw-Cio

Lions To Sell News In Annual Project Today

The New Castle Lions Club conducts its Newspaper Sale with members as news boys collecting donations to aid the blind in Lawrence County. Since 1951 the drive has funded glasses eye operations canes Braille material and a Christmas party for the needy, with the public urged to contribute generously.

New Castle News Roy F. Conway New Castle Lions Club New Castle Saleidea Lions Club

Business As Usual Today At Washington

Vice President Richard M. Nixon is constitutionally empowered to act as head of the government during President Eisenhower’s illness. Official Washington says foreign and domestic functions will continue without change. Nixon notes business will go on as usual and has been active in cabinet and National Security Council meetings during the President’s absences.

Washington INS Richard M. Nixon Eisenhower Nixon Executive Department National Security Council

Americans Return From East Germany After Forced Landing

East German authorities handed back two American fliers Maj. Louis W. Cunningham of El Paso Texas and Sgt Juan P Gebler of Jersey City New Jersey after a forced landing in the Communist zone. An Air Force spokesman said both men were in good condition and well treated.

Wartha Germany Louis W. Cunningham el Paso Tex Juan P. Gebler Jersey City Nil Air Force Cunningham East

Cool Weather Grips Pennsylvania With Lingering Showers

Canadian air drove Pennsylvania to cool 60s and 70s under fair skies. A Great Lakes high pressure cell cooled the region and shifted east by Tuesday. Cloudy skies and showers were expected to spread from the western counties and linger statewide through Wednesday.

Pennsylvania Weather Bureau Great Lakes

Legislature Faces New Sales Tax Issue in Harrisburg

Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Legislature resumes with a pending sales tax plan. Senate and House leaders discuss budget taxes as they plan limited sessions before the October November recess. Senator Dent pushes a Democratic backed sales tax with GOP authorship to win passage.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Senate Chamber House John H. Dent Dent

Steelworkers Leader Says Guaranteed Annual Wage Soon

United Steelworkers president David J. McDonald told 350 delegates at the District 21 conference in Sharon that a guaranteed annual wage will be granted to basic steel employees. Speaking at the Saturday night banquet he noted the union has 1,800,000 members and referenced earlier days and Philip Murray's warning.

New Castle News David J. McDonald United Steelworkers of America Shenango Inn Sharon District 21 George Wilson New Castle Refractories George B. Zahniser Shenango China, Inc Odd H. McCleary Mathews Conveyor Company L. T. Sylvester Daniel W. Skelly New Castle John W. Grasciar H. E. Reed Bessemer Limestone & Cement Company Alfred G. Hawkins Bossert Company Thomas C. McClain Standard Steel Spring Martin J United Steelworkers McDonald Philip Murray

Sleeping sickness outbreak hits Indiana and Kentucky

Doctors battled to save victims of an encephalitis outbreak in three southwestern Indiana counties and Kentucky. Seven people have died and twelve survivors are hospitalized as the disease, spread by mosquitoes, begins with fever and often ends in death within a week or 10 days.

Fort Branch Ind Indiana Kentucky

Clear B&O Lines Of 19 Derailed Cars Of Freight

Baltimore and Ohio crews spent the night clearing 19 derailed freight cars that halted both main lines three miles east of Connellsville Pennsylvania. The 61 car Chicago to New York freight began derailment late Sunday with the eleventh car from the head. No injuries were reported and traffic was rerouted via Western Maryland tracks Connellsville to Ohiopyle. Passenger trains faced delays up to one hour.

Connellsville Baltimore and Ohio Here Chicago New York Maryland Ohiopyle

President Eisenhower Illness Alters 1956 Picture

Washington report notes both parties privately concede a heart attack could force Eisenhower to withdraw from the 1956 race. Democrats and Republicans warn the illness reshapes the election outlook while pledging business as usual in government. Nixon says no change in policies.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Nixon

Four-Car Crash Kills Edward King and Injures Six

A four car collision on the Benjamin Franklin Highway near Kittanning Pa killed Edward King 30 of Houston Tex and injured six of his family. Police said a car stopped to turn left triggering the pileup. King's wife Doris 26 and son Mark 3 were hospitalized in fair and satisfactory condition. His mother Blanche Ruski 54 and brothers Bernard 33 Chester 10 and Daniel 15 were admitted to Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.

Kittanning Benjamin Franklin Here Edward King Houston Tex James Thompson New Castle Albert Baker Indiana King Morton Hershey Barberton Ohio Doris Indiana Pay Hospital Mark Blanche Ruski Altoona Bernard Chester Daniel Armstrong County Memorial Hospital

Injunction Issued Over Power Plant Strike

Judge W Walter Braham issued a special injunction against Local Union 140 of the Utility Workers of America after a complaint alleged pickets blocked food delivery and a cook replacement at the Pennsylvania Power Co plant in West Pittsburg. An administrative employee was authorized to enter the plant as cook.

No. 140 Utility Workers of America Pennsylvania Power Co West Pittsburg W. Walter Braham Braham

Wable Still In Battle To Escape Chair

The state Supreme Court denied John Wesley Wable a stay of execution as the phantom killer of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Attorneys argued for a quick ruling after the defense sought a stay.

Wable Chair Pitsburgh State Supreme Court John Wesley Wable Pittsburgh INS Pennsylvania A. C. Seales High Court

President Eisenhower Resting Well After Attack

President Eisenhower rests at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital after a moderate heart attack. Doctors report a comfortable night and stable condition as officials weigh possible delegation of powers.

Merriman Smith U.P. White House Denver Eisenhower Fitzsimons Army Hospital White House Murray Snyder United Press Fitzsimmons Army Hospital Colorado

World Comment On Illness of President

Prominent figures worldwide react to President Eisenhower illness. Vice President Nixon expresses concern for his early and complete recovery. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh send warm wishes for recovery. Soviet Premier Bulganin regrets the news and wishes a speedy return to health. A Vatican spokesman says Pope Pius XII offered prayers.

Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Queen Elizabeth Duke of Edinburgh Nikolai A. Bulganin

Deaths in Ellwood City and vicinity

Death notices list James Copple 50 of 11.3 South Mercer Street Zilma Stasko 58 of R D 6 Florence Ark Wright 69 of Mt Route 11 Ellwood City M B Hogue 74 of R D 1 Ellwood City Dorothy Henry Lockwood 79 Hubbard O Clarence M Shuler 79 525 West North Street Catherine McClure 85 New Wilmington.

James “Tuffy” Copple, Sr S. Mercer St Zilma Stasko R.D Florence Louise Arkwright Mt. Rte Ellwood City M. B. Hogue Dorothy Henry Lockwood Hubbard Clarence M. Shuler W. North St Catherine McClure New Wilmington

Remember Ike in Prayer on His Sixty Seventh Day

The piece urges Americans to support President Eisenhower in his ongoing struggle, asserting his vision and courage. It frames his current fight as desperate and highlights the need for national unity, urging readers to include him in daily prayers as America marks his sixty seventh day in office.

Ike America

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Pa Newe Daily Weather Report Lions Thomas J. Foley Frome GAW Clear B&o Man Howard McC. Snyder Col Byron E. Pollock Fitzsimmons Vatican Pius XII Lisleene Cross Word Sretety Ss’ Rs Ellwood Beogre Ioscanes Arthur Mometer
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