8/13/1953

                   EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, August 13, 1953   Vol. C244

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LOCAL NEWS

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SCHOOL BUDGET PASSED

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East Farewell – The School Board passed a record high $299,000.00 budget for the 1953/54 school year last week. There was extensive discussion but in the end there was a unanimous vote in favor of the budget. It is a record high for the district that includes two elementary schools, a junior high school and an area high school. Included in the budget is salary increases for the teachers and staff, added funds for basic tools such as books and supplies, more funding for the library, and more funding for the sports and arts programs.

            “We all feel this is a responsible and fair budget. It adds needed funds to all the basic departments and bumps the salaries of all the teachers and staff. I’m sure that is pleasant news to those folks,” said Ken Winger, Board President, “We all feel the teachers are doing a wonderful job and along with the support staff and we are all pleased to be able to make their lives a little richer financially.”

            The $299,000.00 budget is a record for the school district and far surpasses any previous budgets. Last year’s budget, for example, was $200,000.00 but the year before it was a mere $159,000.00. The increase was made possible by the increases in the town’s tax base and overall economy that is currently humming along.  The Iron Works is the largest tax payer in town followed closely by the Mighty Keystone Railroad. Also contributing to the coffers were all the local businesses that pay local business taxes. Everyone seems to feel that the education of the towns’ youth in of paramount importance and if they were not funded it would be an inexcusable neglect of responsibility.

East Farewell Regional High School

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS SOAR HIGHER THAN THE EAGLES

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Erie – The Travelers soared over the Erie Eagles on Saturday, 7-3. They got on the board early and never looked back. The game started very well for the Travelers with the first three batters reaching base and when Johnny Cloos came to bat it was almost a made for the movies moment. Stocky and crouched limiting the strike zone Cloos has become one of the best and most feared hitters in the league. He has quietly amassed an eight game hitting streak and even when the Travelers were not doing well in the past weeks Cloos has always been able connect. He has the dubious distinction of being stranded on base more than any other player in the league. As Eagle pitcher, Hal Diamond stared down Cloos there was tension in the air. Cloos and Diamond have a history as opponents. They faced each other as far back as high school with Cloos attending Regional High and Diamond being a product of Slate Mountain High.  The count went 2-2 and Diamond tried to sneak a fast ball past Cloos but Johnny would have none of that. He connected with a long fly ball to dead center and although it turned into a very long out the sacrifice fly scored Francis and Dunham and moved Bobby Watson over to third. Diamond was visibly upset with himself but managed to retire the side.

            The Eagles were slow to start and didn’t get on the board until the sixth when Sam Franks was able to score off a clean single by Erickson. Travelers’ pitcher, Joey Alfred was sharp and struck out ten in nine innings.  The Eagles went on to score two more in the eighth but the Travelers had already closed the door by scoring three in the fourth and two in the fifth including a solo shot by Billy Sweet. Defensively the Travelers were sharp turning three double plays and catcher Joey Brown threw out two Eagles trying to steal.

            The Travelers finally return home next week after their successful road trip going 3-1 and moving into second place in the standings. They will face the Bear Creek Cubs starting at 1:30 at the ball park.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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CUBANS ARREST STUDENT NAMED FIDEL CASTRO IN REBELLION PLOT – HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKI REMEMBERED - LOT OF TV NEWS – MOVIES THIS WEEK

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Cuban army authorities announce that Fidel Castro, 30 year-old student leader at the University of Havana has confessed he directed the ill-fated rebellion Sunday against the government of President Gen. Fulgencio Batista. Surrendering in a mountain area near Santiago, Castro was led into the city prison with seven other suspects. Castro said he led the abortive attacks on two army barracks in which 80 men died.

Many towns and cities across the country took a few moments to remember the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that ended World War II just seven years ago last week.

The FCC takes a major stride in opening the doors to color television, without making current black & white TV’s obsolete. Two systems have been in the forefront of color standardization, but one, the CBS system, can’t be viewed by the 25 million black & white TV’s now in use without a converter. The FCC plans to propose a system adopted by the National Television System Committee (NTSC).  The decision could mean color telecasting on a commercial basis could begin by the end of the year. CBS officials said they would back a “workable” color plan.

Some new Zenith TV’s now feature a new spotlight dial. You can now see what channel you’re tuned too clear across the room. The number lights up in the middle of the dial...also available, new Cobra-Matic turntables from Zenith - features a stroboscope that lets you know if your record speed is accurate and features the new 16 2/3 speed!

This week at the movies -

Stalag 17 - William Holden, Don Taylor

Return To Paradise - Gary Cooper

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe

Ride Vaquero! - Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel

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Many, many thanks to www.mrpopculture.com for contributing to this section of the East Farewell News.

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5/8/1952

                                       EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, May 8, 1952   Vol. C360

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LOCAL NEWS

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LOCAL HERO RUNS INTO TROUBLE

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East Farewell – Corporal Artie Fields returned home from a tour in Korea in January and was trying to get resettled into civilian life and start work in the Iron Works. He had graduated from Regional High and enlisted in July of 1950, about a month after the Korean War started. “He was always interested in the military. He was even in ROTC in Regional High,” said Natalie Mallard, a former classmate, “I think he has a very strong patriotic streak and I am proud to call him a friend.”

            Fields has many supporters in town but he ran into some trouble last week when he got into a fight at the local tavern. The reason for the fight is still being investigated but there are some reports that it was over a female or perhaps a political disagreement. Police were called to Daisies’ Tavern on Lakeshore Drive on Saturday night after fighting had spilled out onto the street. Police arrived quickly and broke up the fight taking two young men into custody, Mr. Fields and another man whose name was not released. “We took Mr. Fields and the other perpetrator into custody and placed them in the town jail overnight to sober up. We are well aware of Mr. Fields service and will be questioning him at length about what happened. We have not determined if any charges will be filed beyond disturbing the peace and public intoxication,” said Police Chief Hagan.

            There have been many reports lately of returning soldiers having trouble acclimating back into normal society. Outbreaks of abuse and violence are being reported across the country and East Farewell is no exception. Professionals are studying this problem and are trying to find solutions to this growing distressing problem. Dr. Hyrum Bigalowe, a leading psychiatrist who has written extensively about the subject has said, somewhat ruefully, “The best way to alleviate this situation is to do away with war.”

            No truer words have been spoken.

Artie Fields in Korea 1951

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS LAY CLAIM TO EXPLORERS

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Mountain View – The Travelers limped into Mountainview with slim hopes of starting to turn the season around. They were about to face the Explorers and league leading slugger, Bobby “Hammer” Taxen. The Travelers sent Joe Nagy to the mound. He has had been good at containing Taxen. On Saturday he was able to hold the rest of the Explorers hitless but he let Taxen hit two home runs for the Explorers only scores. The Travelers, on the other hand were able to energize their offense and explode for 8 runs. They scored runs in almost every inning. The Explorers ace pitcher, Joe “Freight” Trane was not pitching and the task was handed to Tommy Hudson, a rookie. Hudson started off well, striking out two in the first and forcing a ground out by Cloos after a single by Watson. In the second the Travelers got a line on Hudson and scored one run on two hits. In the following innings they were able to pick apart Hudson with hits in every inning and being able to combine the hits in most of the innings for at least one run in an inning. There was no big blast inning, just a constant small scores each inning. Johnny Cloos did blast one homer in the seventh but he fell one more run behind Taxen for the season. The final score was 8-2, Travelers.

            The Travelers head on to Riverview next week to face the Anglers. The Anglers have been having troubles of their own this season. They have a very young team with three rookies in the infield. The Travelers are looking to build on their strong performance against the Explorers and start a little winning streak. The game begins at 1:00PM at the Anglers Park in Riverview.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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NEW WARNINGS FOR STEEL WORKERS – COURT BLOCKS TRUMAN’S STELL WORKERS RAISE – HILL GAIL WINS KENTUCKY DERBY – TV NEWS – IKE SAY GOODBYE TO QUEEN ELIZABETH

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The government tells the Supreme Court there is danger of a new steel walkout if the court should bar the government from giving steelworkers a pay raise. Steel workers are going back to their jobs, but any change in the present status of the mills could result in a new crisis.

The Supreme Court blocked President Truman’s plan to give 650,000 steelworkers a pay raise over management’s head. It was a drive to end the dispute between unions and the industry. 

Sports – Hill Gail wins the Kentucky Derby. 

Television news – Two firsts this week – CBS-TV conducts the first live coverage of the Kentucky Derby and President Truman conducted a White House TV tour. President Truman could be seen explaining the décor and furnishings and offered a host of anecdotes on former occupants of the White House, with the President from CBS-TV - Walter Cronkite, Bryson Rash from ABC-TV and NBC-TV’s Frank Bourgholtzer.

After expressing his great confidence in the outcome of the world’s search for peace and security, General Eisenhower (The Supreme Allied Commander in Europe) bids farewell to Britain’s Queen and to her people, ending a military association that began 10 years ago.

 

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Many, many thanks to www.mrpopculture.com for contributing to this section of the East Farewell News.

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8/13/1953

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, August 13, 1953   Vol. C244

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LOCAL NEWS

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SCHOOL BUDGET PASSED

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East Farewell – The School Board passed a record high $499,000.00 budget for the 1953/54 school year last week. There was extensive discussion but in the end there was a unanimous vote in favor of the budget. It is a record high for the district that includes three elementary schools, a junior high school and an area high school. Included in the budget is salary increases for the teachers and staff, added funds for basic tools such as books and supplies, more funding for the library, and more funding for the sports programs.

            “We all feel this is a responsible and fair budget. It adds needed funds to all the basic departments and bumps the salaries of all the teachers and staff. I’m sure that is pleasant news to those folks,” said Ken Winger, Board President, “We all feel the teachers are doing a wonderful job and along with the support staff and we are all pleased to be able to make their lives a little richer financially.”

            The $499,000.00 budget is a record for the school district and far surpasses any previous budgets. Last year’s budget, for example, was $400,000.00 but the year before it was a mere $359,000.00. The increase was made possible by the increases in the town’s tax base and overall economy that is currently humming along.  The Iron Works is the largest tax payer in town followed closely by the Mighty Keystone Railroad. Also contributing to the coffers were all the local businesses that pay local business taxes. Everyone seems to feel that the education of the towns’ youth in of paramount importance and if they were not funded it would be an inexcusable neglect of responsibility.

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS SOAR HIGHER THAN THE EAGLES

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Erie – The Travelers soared over the Erie Eagles on Saturday, 7-3. They got on the board early and never looked back. The game started very well for the Travelers with the first three batters reaching base and when Johnny Cloos came to bat it was almost a made for the movies moment. Stocky and crouched limiting the strike zone Cloos has become one of the best and most feared hitters in the league. He has quietly amassed an eight game hitting streak and even when the Travelers were not doing well in the past weeks Cloos has always been able connect. He has the dubious distinction of being stranded on base more than any other player in the league. As Eagle pitcher, Hal Diamond stared down Cloos there was tension in the air. Cloos and Diamond have a history as opponents. They faced each other as far back as high school with Cloos attending Regional High and Diamond being a product of Slate Mountain High.  The count went 2-2 and Diamond tried to sneak a fast ball past Cloos but Johnny would have none of that. He connected with a long fly ball to dead center and although it turned into a very long out the sacrifice fly scored Francis and Dunham and move Bobby Watson over to third. Diamond was visibly upset with himself but managed to retire the side.

            The Eagles were slow to start and didn’t get on the board until the sixth when Sam Franks was able to score off a clean single by Erickson. Travelers’ pitcher, Joey Alfred was sharp and struck out ten in nine innings.  The Eagles went on to score two more in the eighth but the Travelers had already closed the door by scoring three in the fourth and two in the fifth including a solo shot by Billy Sweet. Defensively the Travelers were sharp turning three double plays and catcher Joey Brown threw out two Eagles trying to steal.

            The Travelers finally return home next week after their successful road trip going 3-1 and moving into second place in the standings. They will face the Bear Creek Cubs starting at 1:30 at the ball park.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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CUBANS ARREST STUDENT NAMED FIDEL CASTRO IN REBELLION PLOT – LOT OF TV NEWS – MOVIES THIS WEEK

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Cuban army authorities announce that Fidel Castro, 30 year-old student leader at the University of Havana has confessed he directed the ill-fated rebellion Sunday against the government of President Gen. Filgencio Batistia. Surrendering in a mountain area near Santiago, Castro was led into the city prison with seven other suspects. Castro said he led the abortive attacks on two army barracks in which 80 men died.

Many towns and cities across the country took a few moments to remember the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that ended World War II just seven years ago last week.

The FCC takes a major stride in opening the doors to color television, without making current black & white TV’s obsolete. Two systems have been in the forefront of color standardization, but one, the CBS system, can’t be viewed by the 25 million black & white TV’s now in use without a converter. The FCC plans to propose a system adopted by the National Television System Committee (NTSC).  The decision could mean color telecasting on a commercial basis could begin by the end of the year. CBS officials said they would back a “workable” color plan.

Some new Zenith TV’s now feature a new spotlight dial. You can now see what channel you’re tuned too clear across the room. The number lights up in the middle of the dial...also available, new Cobra-Matic turntables from Zenith - features a stroboscope that lets you know if your record speed is accurate and features the new 16 2/3 speed!

This week at the movies -

Stalag 17 - William Holden, Don Taylor

Return To Paradise - Gary Cooper

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe

Ride Vaquero! - Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel

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