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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1932

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Lindbergh Baby Believed Held Afloat Near Cape Cod

Boston report cites Cape Cod angle in the Lindbergh kidnapping. The baby is believed to be on a vessel in rum row or No Man's Island quadrant, with claims Lindbergh paid 50 000 in ransom and a plan to return the child to Cuttyhunk Island.

International News Service Boston Cape Cod Lindbergh Rum Row Boston American New York Cuttyhunk Island Ram Row Gay Head Col. Lindbergh Cuttyhunk

Pinchot Vare Feud Flare Sets Off Public Clash

A heated political feud between Governor Gifford Pinchot and William S. Ware escalated with charges and denials. Pinchot accused Ware of aiding campaigns by obtaining the illegal release of three youths from Huntingdon Reformatory. Ware denied the charge from Ventnor New Jersey and countered that Pinchot failed to act decently. Edna McGreen and Rev Dr Waldo Cherry disputed involvement and Judge Bailey said no political pressure forced the parole.

International News Service Pinchot-Ware Gifford Pinchot Harrisburg William S. Ware Philadelphia Huntingdon Reformatory Vare Ventnor N. J Edna McGreen Pinchot Bailey Ware

Fire destroys Citizens Lumber plant on White Street

Fire discovered at 10 28 Monday night completely destroyed the Citizens Lumber Company planning mill and machinery on White Street with an estimated loss of 80000. The blaze spread rapidly preventing entry by firefighters, no cause determined though an electric switch origin is suspected. The insured plant likely will be rebuilt, says A E Kerr vice president and general manager.

Citizens Lumber Company White Street A. E. Kerr Kerr

Senate to autopsy Wall Street after its death

Beverly Hills dispatch notes the U S Senate will reopen investigations into Wall Street saying the market’s demise was due to overgorging during a boom. The column mocks the widespread blame and predicts findings will echo common beliefs about the crash.

Beverly Hills Cal Wall Street U. S. Senate

Union Township Board in Session Seeks Four Teacher Matches

Union Township school board met to discuss filling four teacher vacancies but did not take action. Remaining positions in Union high, Union consolidated, and various district schools were filled with elected staff and set salaries for the upcoming term.

Union Township Union Township School Board R. F. Conway Union High School D. M. Boyd Robert A. Duff Catherine Elder Floyd W. Geiger Ruth L. Horton Lois Ketterer Sarah Lou Loudon Margaret Montgomery Elma Robinson Huron Symth Margaret Tucker Merril C. Young Union Consolidated Verna B. Green Jennie E. Johnson Evelyn Mitchell Bertha Wolford Olive M. Zeigler Sunny Avenue John Turek Anna Barthman Clara A. Rech Jessie V. Shipe White Kathryn King Erna C. Suhre Harbor Catherine Double Washington Ruth Kelly Fairview Elda Vance

Pa Newc Observes Carter Grove City Crash And Local Events

Pa Newc notes Homer Welsh a Grove City singer driving in Mercer street with a near new car badly damaged on the right side after a collision. No injuries reported. A downtown fire alarm drew many residents. Also mentions diploma tests for seniors, twin Holstein calves born to Nels Anderson, and a busy downtown parking scene.

Pa Nence Homer Welsh Grove City Mercer Street Mr. Welsh Nels Anderson Harlansburg Road

Daily Weather Report Summary

U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a maximum temperature of 48 and minimum 33 with 0.27 inches of precipitation. River stage stands at 8 feet. Figures for the same date last year were a maximum 74 and minimum 45 with 0.00 inches of precipitation.

U. S

Smallest Baby Girl Wages Battle For Life

In Quincy Massachusetts on April 12 the nine day old Violet Younie 19 ounces is fighting for life. Parents Emerson and Mrs Younie a 17 year marriage with four sons cling to hope. The baby is in a home made incubator fed by dropper and warmed with hot water bottles. Doctor Richard Ash of City hospital praises the tiny fighters strength.

International News Service Quincy Mass Violet Younie Hough Emerson Younie Washington Richard Whitney New York Stock Exchange Senate Whitney Bear Exchange New York

Last Night's Fire Second for Miller

Last night's fire at the Citizens Lumber Company was the second serious blaze for A F Miller, the plant foreman. Eight years ago he worked for Cook and Anderson Lumber Co of Beaver, who were completely burned out by fire before he joined Citizens Lumber Co as foreman.

Citizen's Lumber Company A. F. Miller Miller Cook-Anderson Lumber Co Beaver Citizens Lumber Company

Prosecution Seeks Fast Pace in Massie Kahahawai Case

In Honolulu the prosecution moves to press a murder case against Lieut. Massie and three others over the Kahahawai killing. Defense hints at an honor defense and plans to call alienists to argue moral justification. Eight more witnesses were expected to testify.

Honolulu Gilbert Parker International News Service International News Service Inc T. H Grace Hubbard Fortescue Thomas H. Massie Joseph Kahahawai International News Service Today Massie Kahahawai Kelley

Fire Calls Swamp Phone Operators

During the Citizens Lumber Company blaze the first forty minutes overwhelmed seven night shift operators. 22 additional girls were drafted to handle the surge, District Manager Ray S. Tannehill said. The call volume exceeded the Capitol Theater fire earlier in the week, likely aided by earlier retirements and brighter night skies.

Citizens Lumber Company Ray S. Tannehill Capitol Theater

Andes Volcanic Outburst Triggers Mass Flight and Air Aid

Panicked residents flee Andean towns as eight volcanoes erupt sending ash and acrid smoke three feet deep. Argentine authorities deploy oxygen tanks and relief trains while blinding dust halts aid into the region. Ash reaches Montevideo and Buenos Aires as gas clouds sickly the capital’s citizens.

Buenos Aires Andes Range Argentine Chile Mendoza Montevideo Uruguay Andes Ministry of the Interior

Claim Killing Due To Jealousy

Youngstown police say Cora Hayes 40 died after being stabbed and left in a burning hut. Firemen rescued her but she died in hospital an hour later. Slaying attributed to jealousy as detectives seek the assailant.

International News Service Youngstown Cora Hayes

Worker suffers leg fracture at Pennsylvania Engineering Works

Robert Adams aged 37 of 641 South Bay street sustained a compound fracture of the left leg when a line shaft broke at the Pennsylvania Engineering Works this morning. He was removed to Jameson Memorial Hospital and is reported doing as well as could be expected.

Robert Adams South Bay Street Pennsylvania Engineering Works Jameson Memorial Hospital

New Castle School Board to Meet Wednesday Evening

The New Castle school board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday April 13 in the administration building on East Street. A delegation from the Lawrence school district plans to protest the proposed Lawrence school closing next year.

New Castle East Street Lawrence

Death notices for several local residents listed

Death records report Herman C. Gaschke 61 of Enon Valley, Michael Joseph Parco one month of 1114 South Jefferson Street, Mrs. Caroline E. Fitch 80 of 712 Emerson Avenue, and David E. MecQuisiion 75 of 1006 North Jefferson Street.

Herman C. Gaschke Enon Valley Michael Joseph Parco South Jefferson Street Caroline E. Fitch Emerson Avenue David E. MecQuisiion North Jefferson Street

Must Keep Dogs Tied Warns Mayor In Dog Campaign

Mayor Charles Mayne warns garden owners to tie dogs on their premises or face police action including possible dog killings. He cites recurring damage to gardens and vows strict enforcement with riot guns and a dedicated “dog killing squad” if conditions don’t improve.

Charles Mayne Mayne

Major Schoeffer Probes Lindbergh Kidnapping Clues Abroad

Major Charles H. Schoeffer of New Jersey state police spent two days in Berlin meeting with local police about an anonymous tip claiming a woman with a child arrived at Dortmund resembling the Lindbergh baby. He dismissed the report and moved on to Paris.

International News Service Berlin Charles H. Schoeffer New Jersey Europe Schoeffel United States Sackett Dortmund Paris Charles H. Schoeffel New Jersey State Police Surete Generale

Rentz Chapter DAV to Meet Wednesday Evening

Fred L Rentz Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will hold its regular meeting in the Dean Block rooms at 8 oclock Wednesday evening Commander McCune urges full attendance from the membership for the occasion.

Fred L. Rentz Commander McCune

Raking Day Urged as Spring Returns

Arthur Mometer laments a tired lawn after summer fades and urges neighbors to rake, clean, and shine for a fresh sod and spring growth. The piece notes the old rake is back in use and emphasizes community effort to keep up with neighbors.

Neighbor Jones

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Ois Boston Paper Curtis Citizens Lumber Plant Blaze Tony Colecchi Jie Hope PA Newc Pa Nene Lawrence County Daily Weather Report Jafsie” IN Lindbergh Tal Capital Theater Tannehill States Percy Forster Mae Murray Los Angeles County Welfare Bureau Mae Murry William Koenig Ann Koenig Miss Murray Koenig Princess Mdivani Stock Ex- Exchange U. S. Steel Major Schoeffer Rentz Arthur Mometer
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