Armory Construction For Troop F Begins This Week
WPA funds start project for Troop F 103rd Cavalry armory in Cascade Park Casade, with an initial 25000 dollar allocation. Builder will use native silica stone 206 feet long in a T shaped structure housing administration offices riding hall and stables. Construction starts April 7 with quarrying in Hog Hollow and site excavation to follow depending on weather. Louis B. Round and Major W Fulton Jackson designated by the Pennsylvania Armory Board to supervise alongside J Vale Downie WPA district director.
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103Rd Cavalry
J. Vale Downie
Works Progress Administration
Hog Hollow
Cascade Park
Frank Avenue
Huron Avenue
Washington Street
State Office
WPA
Downie
New Castle
Pennsylvania Armory Board
Armory Board
Louis B. Round
W. Fulton Jackson
New Jersey battle over Hoffman may unfold tonight
The Hoffman impeachment push by insurgent Republicans leads a Newark scene as legislators meet in Trenton to address alleged improper conduct in reopening the Lindbergh case. Hoffman's supporters seek a full inquiry into the kidnapping case from its start to Hauptmann's execution. The body of Hauptmann, moved from Trenton, is to be cremated in Fresh Pond.
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New Jersey
Hoffman
International News Service
New York
Harold G. Hoffman
Trenton
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lester Clee
Essex County
Hauptmann
Fresh Pond
Gainesville Ga Tornado Heads Toll Rising Across Six States
Six mid southern states faced widespread destruction as a tornado outbreak left Gainesville and Tupelo with heavy fatalities and thousands homeless. Officials reported 100 plus dead in Tupelo and rising totals in Gainesville with towers down and rescue operations ongoing. In Columbia Tennessee six killed and many injured, with nearly 100 homeless.
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International News Service
Gainesville
Columbia
Tenn
Alice Longworth on 1936 conventions and party mood
Alice Longworth observes the pre convention climate, noting anti New Deal sentiment and jitters in both parties. She argues revolts faded, New Deal spirits rise, and convention debates will clarify the political scene.
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Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
New Street Fronts Brighten East Washington Area
Citizens note several new storefronts on East Washington street while lighting enhances downtown at night. South Side residents along Savannah road prep for gardening as summer nears and more dogs appear with no local dog catcher. An empty store at 318 East Long Avenue becomes a fire trap after youths damage doors and windows. Drivers on Jefferson street hill mingle with winter repairs showing highway work needed, including Pinchot and concrete roads. A new detour bulletin from the Pennsylvania Highway Department appears with red stars on the map.
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Young Pa Newe
East Washington Street
South Side
Savannah Road
New Castle
East Long Avenue
Daily Weather Report for 24 Hour Period End 9 AM
U S weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending 9 o'clock this morning with a maximum temperature of 51 and a minimum of 41 and precipitation of .44 inches and a river stage of 8.1 feet. The prior 24 hour period ending Sunday morning recorded a maximum of 41 and a minimum of 29 with no precipitation.
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U. S
Bids Opened For New Harrisburg Highway Building
An announcement says bids will be received for erecting the state highway department building at Wilmington and Clen more avenues Harrisburg. The contract deadline is 2 pm April 22. The structure will house highway officials and Lawrence county equipment quarters and work is expected to start soon with completion planned for the summer.
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State Highway Department
Wilmington and
Clenmore Avenues
Harrisburg
Lawrence County Department
Department of Property and Supplies
Husband Identifies Body of Missing Wife in River
In Ford City Pennsylvania on April 6 a 14 month search ended as the husband of 40 year old Nellie Bieleski of Oil City identified a woman's body found in the Allegheny River near Logansport as his wife. Police say she left home January 19, 1935 with footprints leading to the river.
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International News Service
Ford City
Nellie Bieleski
Oil City
Allegheny River
Logansport
Copeland Demands Flood Bill Strip Pork Barrels
Senator Copeland of New York urged Congress to remove pork barrel items from pending flood control legislation and require localities to share costs. He suggested federal funding should not cover full construction costs for projects like levees.
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Washington
Congress
Senator Copeland
New York
Senate Commerce Committee
Copeland
Fire Destroys Hillsville Home of Louis Bonacci
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the home and contents of Louis Bonacci in the Johnston Quarry Settlement at Hillsville on Sunday at 10 30 pm. Loss estimated around 2500. The couple was away at neighbors when it broke out and nothing could be saved. Rain helped volunteers save several nearby homes and neighbors sheltered the Bonacci family for the night.
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Louis Bonacci
Johnston Quarry
Hillsville
Bonacci
Hillsville-Edenburg
Italian Troops Push South in Africa Amid Escape of Emperor
Italian forces press southward cutting the imperial guard and approaching Lake Tsana area. The second army corps moves from Magdala toward Dessye to join the first corps threatening to sever communications with Lake Tsana. Gondar remains under Italian control as Dessye falls, signaling a major advance in the region.
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International
Rome
Lake Tsana
Second
Magdale
Dessye
First
Gondar
Prime Minister Julius Goemboes Challenged to Duel
In Budapest on April 6 Prime Minister Julius Goemboes was challenged to a duel by opposition leader Dr Tibor Eckhardt after a long standing political feud flared at a meeting of the Foreign Relations committee of parliament.
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International News Service
Budapest
Julius Goemboes
Tibor Eckhardt
Foreign Relations Committee
Parliament
Driver Blamed Lights After Fatal Route 422 Crash
Miss Mary Cananzi 21 of New Galilee died from a broken neck and her sister Pauline 19 was injured when Roy Anangst of Edenburg drove blinded by oncoming headlights. Both girls had been dropped off by John Ryczak and were walking to their uncle James Farrell’s home near a repeater station. Anangst, his wife and son were traveling home from New Castle. The victims were taken to Jameson Memorial hospital where Mary died on arrival. Pauline suffered shock and forehead lacerations. Funeral mass for Mary was planned at St Ann's church New Galilee with interment at St Mary's Beaver Falls.
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Mary Cananzi
New Galilee
Pauline
Roy Anangst
Edenburg
Anangst
D. L. Holmes
Orville Potter
Jameson Memorial Hospital
C. L. Mellinger
Winter Avenue
John Ryczak
High Street
James Farrell
Ryczak
Farrell
Sam Mangieri
Maitland Street
Cananzi
Robert
New Castle
Angelo Cananzi
Angeline
Helen
Carmine
Midland
Dominick
Koppel
James
Angelo
St. Ann's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Beaver Falls
Zeppelin Returns From Brazil to Germany Flight
The Zeppelin Von Hindenburg left Sao Jose field near Rio de Janeiro at 7 a m for Friedrichshafen after a two day stay. It plans a South Atlantic crossing to Africa then north toward Europe with possible detours around France and Belgium and arrival in Germany likely Friday.
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Zeppelin von Hindenburg
Sao Jose Field
Here
E.S.T
Friedrichshafen
South Atlantic
Africa
France
Belgium
Germany
Senator Norris Opposes War Vote Still After Nineteen Years
In a 1936 Washington dispatch Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska defends opposing the 1917 declaration of war. He argues the conflict cost vast lives and money, yielded no benefits, and left America with debts, pensions, and taxes. He says Europe remains militarized and warns of future wars.
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United States
Senate
George W. Norris
Nebraska
America
Europe
Lamson and Daughter Rekindle Acquaintance After Acquittal
David Lamson and daughter Ellene Genevieve Lamson renew their relationship following Lamson's dismissal of murder charges in the death of his wife. He plans a writing career after being freed in San Jose California. The prosecution dropped the case after disagreeing three times.
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David Lamson
Ellene Genevieve Lamson
Stanford University Press
Lamson
San Jose
Cal
James
Flood Damage Along Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers Seen Near Harrisburg
Motorists traveling to Harrisburg during flood conditions observed extensive damage from Lewistown to the city. The regular highway remained closed with detours around Reedsville and Yeagertown. Houses barns and roadside structures were washed away and scenes showed debris and desolation along the river corridor.
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Harrisburg
Juniata
Susquehanna
Lewistown
Mill Creek
Reedsville
Yeagertown
Huge Payments Revealed In AAA Producer Payments
Secretary Wallace disclosed that large producer-reduction payments by the AAA surpassed $1,000,000 in some cases. He submitted a list to Senator Smith as Congress considers requiring full disclosure of all payments over $1,000, citing prior jokes about the farmer’s dollar and related reactions.
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International News Service
Washington
AAA
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Smith
South Carolina
Senate
Vandenberg
Michigan
Senate Agriculture Com
Death of New Castle's Elderly Clergyman Rev Robert Roscamp
Rev Robert George Roscamp 90 of 114 Milton Street died at 4:00 am due to old age infirmities. Born December 20 1845 in Easington Lane England he trained for the ministry and was ordained a Methodist minister. He served initially in Plymoth England and later moved to Canada before settling in New Castle.
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New Castle
Robert George Roscamp
Milton Street
Roscamp
Easington Lane
County Durham
England
Thomas
Mary Roscamp
Canada
Plymoth
New
Deaths in Ellwood City and surrounding areas
A list of recent deaths includes H. E. McClymonds 65 Ellwood City Mrs. Celestina Deloia 62 Ellwood Mrs. August Termire Ellwood Mrs. Ida May Smith Columbus Rev. R. G. Roscamp 90 Mil ton street Miss Mary Dorothy Cananzi 21 New Galilee R. D. 2 Mrs. Mary E. McKee 85 New Wilmington Miss Ella J. McWilliams 58 Oak Park Lodge Mrs. Margaret Asselton 85 Youngstown Andrew E. Stahl 68 202 Milton street Oscar Harlan 83 Harlansburg Mrs. Ethel Elwyn Burns 69 22 Spring street Robert B. Hill 68 17 Walter Mrs. Harry Armstrong 36 Paris Paul Biondi 19 months 15 West South street C. O. Stacy 79 Hillsville.
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H. E. McClymonds
Ellwood City
Celestina Deloia
August Termire
Ida May Smith
Columbus
R. G. Roscamp
Milton Street
Mary Dorothy Cananzi
New Galilee R. D
Mary E. McKee
New Wilmington
Ella J. McWilliams
Oak Park Lodge
Margaret Asselton
Youngstown
Andrew E. Stahl
Oscar Harlan
Harlansburg
Ethel Elwyn Burns
Spring Street
Robert B. Hill
Walter Street
Harry Armstrong
O. Paris
Paul Biondi
West South Street
C. O. Stacy
Hillsville
Supreme Court Rules Jones May Withdraw Registration Statement
Washington April 6 The administration lost the first test case under the 1933 truth in securities law but the ruling did not decide the core constitutional issue. The Supreme Court held that J Edward Jones a New York dealer in securities had the right to withdraw a registration statement despite objections.
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Bulletin
International News Service
Washington
Administration Today
Supreme Court
High Court
J. Edward Jones
New York
of Securities
After loss, team proud despite defeat and weather notes
Arthur Mometer reflects on a hard fought game with no blame left to assign. He notes the weather is forty two and the team fought through the match, ending in a loss but earning pride for their effort.
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