Arrest Brother Sought In Death Of Farm Woman
Meek and bespectacled William Elmer Double, 59, will return to Slippery Rock, Pa., to face questioning in the murder of his sister Mrs. Laura E. Kelly, 75. Her battered body was found in a well on the Pennsylvania farm they operated for 14 months. Police arrested Elmer Double in Washington, D. C., as hopes rise the case will be solved.
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International News Service
Washington
William Elmer Double
Slippery Rock
Laura E. Kelly
Pennsylvania
Laura Double Kelly
Washington, D. C
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Elmer Double
Stone Quarry Under WPA Supports Armory at Cascade Park
Twenty two men began quarrying stone in Hog Hollow under the Works Progress Administration for the Troop F armory in Cascade Park. Excavation may start Thursday if weather holds. Former Troop F members plan a ground breaking ceremony with Russell Melvin as general chairman and invite all veterans and Civilian Sponsor members. Details will appear in Wednesday's News.
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WPA
Troop F
Cascade Park
Charles F. McGill
Lawrence County
Works Progress Administration
Russell Melvin
First Pennsylvania Cavalry
Joseph V. Cunningham
William H. Dunlap
Thomas C. Armstrong
Man Charged With First Degree Murder In Mansfield Slaying
Charles Wilson 23 an electrician is held in Mansfield Ohio city prison facing a first degree murder charge for the slaying of 17 year old Jean Moorhead as she sat with her escort in an automobile before her Mansfield home. Police say Wilson shot three times after being jilted. he claims the shooting was accidental and he was drunk. Haskell Smith, brother of Inwood Smith Ohio State All American, attempted to intervene.
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City
Mansfield
Wilson
Jean Moorhead
Haskell Smith
Inwood Smith
Ohio State University
Plane Crashes Near Uniontown with Twelve Dead
A Westbound TWA airliner crashed in the mountains near Uniontown. Officials report eleven passengers and three crew were aboard. only two passengers survived. The crash halted attempts to land in Pittsburgh.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
TWA
Here
Tornado toll rises as Gainesville searches for victims
In Gainesville Georgia the death toll swelled as crews recovered bodies from the ruins. An estimated 47 victims were found in the basement of a Methodist church amid a chaotic rescue effort with many more still missing.
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International News Service
Gainesville
Wallace policy sparks debate on subsidies and jobs
Alice Longworth argues that Mr Wallace pays large producers to follow his program, keeping them in line with high taxpayer funding. She claims the rich gain large cheques while the poor receive little, reducing production and increasing unemployment and pork prices for consumers.
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Washington, D. C
Wallace
Alice Longworth
Repair Work Underway On North Jefferson Street Surface
The New Castle paper reports ongoing repair work on the top surface of North Jefferson street between the public square and Grant street. Winter damage prompted the resurfacing as taxpayers show little interest in school budgets while the 1936-37 New Castle public schools budget remained on view for inspection in the administration office.
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Jefferson Street
Public Square
Grant Street
Pa Newe
New Castle
Hitler expands Rhineland force with air units
German forces pushed more troops into the Rhineland after France and Belgium did not accept a status quo proposal. Dortmund saw the first air force unit, along with an air detached squadron and anti aircraft gear, as part of remilitarization begun March 7 with infantry and artillery.
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Dortmund
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Rhineland
Hitler
France
Mayor McGrath Plans To Name Four Policemen
Mayor Charles E. McGrath indicated he will recommend at least four new policemen from eligibles submitted by the civil service commission. Recruits will attend a four month training at the State Police school in Hershey with expenses paid by the city and full pay upon return. The department is short handed due to injuries and illness.
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Charles E. McGrath
Civil Service Commission
Council
Hershey
McGrath
Be No Money For Flood Control Sckes Declares NO AVAILABLE In Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania officials announce no funds are available for flood control. Sckes declares the state cannot finance structural flood protection projects this season.
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Sckes
Ickes Declines PWA Flood Control Funding This Year
Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes told Pittsburgh that the Public Works Administration will not fund flood control schemes this year. He stated no funds are available, though reservoirs could be financed if funds existed. He noted dams could create employment but urged no applications for reservoir construction at present.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Harold L. Ickes
Public Works Administration
Pittsburgh Community Forum
Congress
Empress Pushes Abdication Move In Ethiopian Crisis
Rome dispatch says Empress Menen backs a plan to force Emperor Haile Selassie to abdicate in favor of Crown Prince Asfaous Wossen. Il Tevere also reports rebels in Gojjam seize arms while Italy deepens influence, with potential protectorate under Asfaous in Axum.
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Haile Selassie
Asfaous Wosan
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Gojjam
Ethiopia
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Italy
Sheba
New Castle School Board Maintains Levy For 1936-37
The New Castle school board met to set the 1936-37 levy at fifteen mills with a $5 per capita tax. A city valuation decrease cuts projected revenue by 28,000, prompting budget director Hazen to warn of a minimum two mill hike for 1937-38. The 1936-37 levy remains, funded by borrowing 190,000.
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New Castle
Roy W. Hazen
John B Kiefer Killed By Auto on Highland Avenue
John B. Kiefer aged 77 of 718 Carlisle street was killed when struck by Joseph Sheldon 33 of 608 Spruce street as he crossed Highland avenue near Laurel boulevard after alighting from a Highland avenue street car. Police and Coroner Orville Potter reported the incident occurred shortly after 9 o'clock Monday evening.
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John B. Kiefer
Carlisle Street
Joseph Sheldon
Spruce Street
Highland Avenue
Laurel Boulevard
Orville Potter
Kiefer
Daily Weather Report for the 24 Hour Period
U S weather statistics show a maximum 43 and minimum 24 with light frost. River stage stands at 9.1 feet. Compared to the same date last year the high was 56 and the low 35 with no precipitation.
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U. S
Death notices for Kiefer Schmidt and Murray
Death records list John B. Kiefer 76 of 718 Carlisle Street Mrs. Fred Schmidt Jr 40 New Sheffield Pa and George A Murray 64 Ellwood City among entries.
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John B. Kiefer
Carlisle Street
Fred Schmidt, Jr
New Sheffield
George A. Murray
Ellwood City
New Jersey Legislature Rejects Lindbergh Case Probes
In Trenton on April 7 the New Jersey legislature defeated two resolutions seeking investigations linked to the Lindbergh case. The Hoffman probe failed 30 to 24 and a full case probe failed 32 to 22 as lawmakers adjourned, with some members opposing reopening the matter.
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New Jersey
International News Service
Trenton
N. J
Lindbergh
Harold Hoffman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hoffman
John Geddes
James K. Allerdyce
Ocean County
Musicians Ready As Contest Nears
Schools from six Northwestern Pennsylvania counties prepare for the Northwestern Pennsylvania Inter Scholastic Music contest in Greenville on April 8 and 9. New Castle Lawrence counties join in representing senior high bands and orchestras in Class A contest with junior high and elementary ensembles also performing.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Greenville
Elemen
Every Available Man Is Called To Colors To Defend Ethiopia
A proclamation signed by Emperor Haile Selassie on April 7 calls all Ethiopian men capable of military service to arms. The move follows Italian advances in the north as Ethiopian forces retreat, with the emperor vowing to fight until every Italian invader is driven out. The declaration suggests a renewed Ethiopian defense and possible offensive with larger forces.
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Pices
Aksum
Ethiopia
Asfaou Wasan
Negus
Haile Selassie
Addis Ababa
Italy
Tornado Destruction Leaves Hundreds Dead Across Six States
A massive tornado sweep across six states leaves 399 bodies recovered and thousands homeless. More than 2,000 people are injured as relief crews battle wreckage and scorching debris in the affected regions.
Donations Drive Flood Relief Total Tops $12000
Lawrence County chapter of the American Red Cross reports flood relief donations exceed 12000 with a top daily gift of 1476.06 from Ellwood City Community Flood Relief Fund led by J. S. Bowater. Contributions include 50 truckloads of supplies and food to affected districts in Pennsylvania.
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American Red Cross
Ellwood City
J. S. Bowater
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Aso
WPA
Harlansburg
Lawrence
Treas- Muni Oy
Tose Ake
Neighbor longs for green while waiting winter’s end
Arthur Mometer grows restless as weeks pass with a gleam in his eye and flushed cheeks. He declares it time for golf season and retrieves the mashie niblick, anticipating sun filled rounds despite chilly air.
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