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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1933
Page
1
The Pennsylvania Senate voted 27 to 22 to allow a statewide referendum on Sunday baseball and football, sending the Schwartz bill to Governor Gifford Pinchot. The measure would modify 1794 blue laws, with final action awaiting the governor’s signature.
Miss Mildred Johnson of Kane seeks 50 000 dollars from Clinton A James purchasing agent of Philadelphia claiming breach of promise after a six year courtship. She alleges she endured humiliation and loss of anticipated marriage benefits when he broke off the relationship.
Five trucks were involved in two crashes at Rose Point bridge on the New Castle Butler highway. One truck hit the edge of the one way bridge, causing a gasoline tank hole, but no injuries were reported. Police arrested two drivers, and damage was about $2,000.
Lawrence county emergency relief board announces plan to raise a regiment of 250 unemployed single men on relief to serve in the national reforestation effort. A formal authority is expected within days, with recruitment likely to begin in Pennsylvania forests. The move follows a state relief board letter received in Harrisburg and mirrors Pittsburgh’s earlier delegation.
Residents note April warmth but recall last year’s snow and freeze. White fencing appears on East Brook-Lakewood road as the city plans park upkeep. Clubs and lodges gear up for elections while Y M C A prepares for a spring membership drive.
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at nine this morning show a maximum temperature of 81 and a minimum of 51 with no precipitation. River stage is 7 9. The same date last year recorded a maximum of 51 and a minimum of 43 with 0.06 inches of precipitation.
Unemployment relief talks progress as Gov Gifford Pinchot and Sen H B Scott back a $5 million general fund appropriation while House leaders push for $10 million. They aim to amend the $20 million Talbot bill in Senate committee and finalize a plan for passage, with a three point agreement and continued discussions.
Special dispatch reports a peaceful holiday period with few accidents and residents enjoying beers and rest. A polo player recounts a nap and a self deprecating boast about losing to Roosevelt, praising the president and condemning independent thinking as the cause of the nation’s woes.
In Youngstown Ohio Cyrus Neff murder trial gun expert Web Lentz testified the pistol could not have fired accidentally, challenging the defense alibi. Hennigh testified Neff mocked his wife's illness, while prosecutors hinted at possible love triangle motives during yesterday’s session.
Harrisburg April 11 Senate and house canvassed and re canvassed to gain votes to override Gov Gifford Pinchots veto of the McClure constitutional convention bill The governor laid his message on the senate table proposing election of delegates from 90 senatorial districts and urged either at large or entirely district or entirely at large methods He opposed a mixed plan and McClure and Frank Harris Allegheny prepared to push for delegates elected at large.
A beer truck overturned on a steep Ashley Boulevard incline near Wilkes-Barre, killing Russell Adams 32 of Norristown and a man believed to be his brother Norman Adams, who was trapped and burned. The truck and cargo valued at about $1300 were destroyed. Russell was injured and burned.
George Bernard Shaw arrives in New York on his first visit and stirs media attention by declining to grant interviews, challenging ship tradition and spotlighting his stance on press access.
George Bernard Shaw landed in New York aboard the Empress of Britain and refused interviews with newspapermen. The 76 year old Irish writer described himself as a professional earthquaker and warned America about communism and fascism while criticizing Congress for inaction. He predicted New York will not suffer an inferiority complex.
Three passengers died in a crash near Seignesse while en route from Orly to Biarritz. The pilot escaped by parachute after detecting the fire.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania legislators clash over a beer control bill as the Senate passes the Sowers-Conner measure and the House refuses to concur. A conference committee of six negotiates licensing powers and aims to resolve differences before sending the bill to the governor.
Harrisburg April 11 news reports a proposed emergency relief plan to improve Beaver and Mahoning rivers from their junction with the Ohio at Rochester to ensure navigability for barge traffic. Senator A S Batchelor of Beaver introduced the resolution in committee.
Earl Davis of Pittsburgh reported to police last night that a hitch hiker aged 18 to 19 rode with him from West Middlesex toward Pittsburgh. In downtown area Davis left the youth in the car to exit at Cascade street and Butler avenue but returned to find the young man gone along with a gray rain coat and a black flashlight.
An application before the Public Service Commission shows Harmony Short Line Motor Transportation of Pittsburgh seeking authority to establish a passenger bus service between Pittsburgh and Pymatuning dam. The filing marks an effort to run a line from Pittsburgh to the dam area via Harrisburg.
Death records list Mrs. Elda Sommer 32 of Lima Mrs C G Badger 75 of 740 Butler Avenue and David Andrew Carr 84 of Volant Pa along with C Nick Sylvester 70 of 1009 Rose Avenue.
Woodin opposes key provisions as Senate debates the banking reform bill. The clash centers on regulatory scope and oversight, with supporters urging tighter controls and opponents warning of potential economic strain.
Secretary of the Treasury Wood met with the Senate Banking and Currency Committee to resolve differences over the administration banking reform bill. Provisions under discussion include a federal liquidating corporation to close failed banks and an insurance fund to guarantee deposits across Federal Reserve member banks.
Harrisburg April 11 The Stevenson bill authorizing 500000 for a spillway at Pymatuning dam moved to the house for concurrence after senate passage in amended form If the house approves the measure goes to the governor for signing and execution.
Tokyo reports the cabinet accepted Roosevelt’s invitation to send an emissary to Washington for talks ahead of the world economic conference. Central European intrigue risks undermining plans as Littl Entente members warn that Italy’s invitation while Belgium and Poland are excluded could jeopardize cooperation.
Contestants from New Castle and Lawrence County joined student musicians from five northwestern counties in Erie for the annual Inter Scholastic Music contest. Miss Gladys Rich and Joseph F. Replogle accompanied the groups, with solo entries expected in the competition.
At sea April 11 the search for the Akron shifted south as all recovered bodies are officers from the control car. Authorities believe the control car broke away, leaving the dirigible envelope intact on the ocean floor with 67 aboard still missing.
Arthur Mundy ponders a major wardrobe choice as she faces gray or blue Easter outfits. The date is sixty three and Europe’s debt shadows influence her mood, while Hitler’s actions loom in the background.
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