Jaffie Reports New Contacts In Kidnapping
Dr. John F. Condon known as Jafsie says he has reconnected with the kidnappers and expects to maintain contact to help return the Lindbergh baby. Colonel Lindbergh relies on Condon’s efforts as investigators intensify meetings at Condons Bronx home.
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James L. Kilgallen
International News Service
New York
John F. Condon
Fordham University
Jassie
Condon
Charles A. Lindbergh
Pr. Condon
Bronx
Lindbergh
Henry Breckinridge
State Report Lists County Unemployment Relief Payments
The auditor general reports December through March payments under the Talbot Unemployment Relief Act. Allegheny $1,114,276. Armstrong $51,030. Beaver $125,301. Butler $55,903. Clearfield $55,970. Erie $135,309. Fayette $129,907. Indiana $36,768. Jefferson $28,712. Lawrence $72,726. McKean $40,009. Mercer $74,819. Philadelphia $1,169,358. Venango $43,469. Washington $151,079. Westmoreland $211,404.
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Strong
Beaver
Butler
Clearfield
Erie
Fayette
Indiana
Jefferson
Lawrence
McKean
Mercer
Philadelphia
Venango
Washington
Westmoreland
Pinchot Signals Readiness For Special Session Over Unemployment
Gov. Gifford Pinchot said he stands ready to convoke Pennsylvania's general assembly in a special session to address unemployment relief but only if a definite program guaranteeing substantial aid is assured. He cited past factionalism and urged removal of selfish intrigue before calling the legislature, noting agitation mainly from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Kephart
No Parking Violations Raise Traffic Safety Concerns
A local doctor warns that drivers ignore No Parking signs in New Castle making curb access for ambulances and sick patients impossible. Pa Newe notes a robin gathering nesting material and a mysterious fast walking man nicknamed Smilin Sam on North and Hutchinson streets as weather turns treacherous with freezing, chained cars and slippery streets.
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New Castle
Pa Newe
North Street
Hutchinson Street Hill
Sam
Daily Weather Report Summary
U S weather statistics report the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning with maximum 34 and minimum 26 degrees and precipitation 0.12 inches plus river stage at 8 feet. A year ago on the same date the maximum reached 78 and the minimum 40 degrees.
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U. S
Citizens Lumber Co. Faces Uncertain Future After Fire
Edward C. Wilson treasurer says no future policy statement will be made while inventory is under way and losses are being adjusted by insurers. Inventory should finish in two days and insurance talks by mid next week. Directors will decide action after those steps. Firemen saved storage houses and lumber piles, and their work is praised.
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Citizens Lumber Company
Edward C. Wilson
Wilson
Fire Department
New Castle
Young Men Hurt In Driving Car Through Guard Rope
Richard Hitchcock and William Mitchell suffered facial and hand cuts at 3:30 this morning when Hitchcock drove a car into a rope stretched across South Mill Street near the Woods Heirs block to block traffic. The windshield shattered and glass injuries were treated at police station and New Castle hospital. Hitchcock claims he drove slowly and saw no warning light on the rope.
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Richard Hitchcock
Elizabeth Street
William Mitchell
Englewood Avenue
South Mill Street
Sycamore Way
Woods Heirs
New Castle Hospital
Hitchcock
Roosevelt Wins Kentucky Votes
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York gained 26 additional votes for the Democratic presidential nomination as Kentucky's 26 delegates to the national convention at Chicago in June were instructed to support his candidacy.
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International News Service
Louisville
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Kentucky
Chicago
Death Record James J Flynn 74 Pulaski
James J Flynn age 74 of Pulaski R D has died. Services and burial details are incomplete in this notice.
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James J. Flynn
Pulaski
R. D
Professor J Hammond Smith Found Dead Near Home
Prof J Hammond Smith of the University of Pittsburgh was found dead in his parked car in Squirrel Hill. The death was treated as possibly due to a cerebral hemorrhage and an autopsy was planned. Mrs Smith alerted police after he failed to return from a meeting with his 12 year old daughter. The professor, with the university for over 30 years, was known in civil engineering circles.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
J. Hammond Smith
University of Pittsburgh
Squirrel Hill
Joseph Tweedle
A. G. Nesbit
Smith
University
Quieted volcanoes amid heavy ash and unknown casualties
AERIAL SURVEYS DELAYED BY DUST AND SMOKE AS ANDES VOLCANOES REGIONS ARE QUIETER BUT DANGEROUS. Oswald Hardley reports dense ash clouds over the range and ash layer submerging foothill vineyards while coastal cities recover in dim light. Unknown deaths and injuries linger in foothill towns.
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Norman Ingray
International News Service
Valparaiso
Chile
Belching Mountains
Oswald Hardley
Hardy
Mother of Slain Honolulu Native Takes Stand
In Honolulu court the mother of a slain local native prepares to testify as prosecutors seek four prison terms. Dramatic courtroom scenes unfold as the prosecution tightens its case against the defendant.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Court Hears Case Against Fortescue Massie Navy Trio
Esther Anita Kahahawai’s mother prepares to testify as Prosecutor John C. Kelley tightens evidence against Grace Hubbard Fortescue Lieut Thomas H Massie and two enlisted men accused of killing Kahahawai in Honolulu. The motive tied to an attack on Grace Massie.
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Gilbert Parker
International News Service
International News Service, Inc
Honolulu
T. H
United States Navy
Esther Anita
Joseph Kahahawai
John C. Kelley
Grace Hubbard Fortescue
Thomas H. Massie
Kahahawai
Massie
Will Rogers Says Gang In Investigation
A reader letter notes disbelief over an investigation and expected exposure of the country’s “big men” who bet it would fail, reflecting popular rhetoric about perceived corruption and gambling influence. The missive ends with an emphatic assertion about the writer’s stance.
New Unemployment Tables Prompt $7 Million Relief Push
Lawrence County shows 10 255 unemployed as welfare officials begin distributing $7 million of the $10 million Talbot act funds. The data sets form the basis for the first payments and supersede the prior labor survey from November. Mrs. Alice F Liveright announces preparations for county payment allocations.
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Lawrence County
International News Service
Harrisburg
Auditor General
Department of Welfare Today
Pennsylvania
Alice F. Liveright
Secretary of Welfare
Department of Labor and Industry
Boroughs Press Gas Rate Cut Across Four Towns
Residents of Grove City Sandy Lake Stoneboro and Volant seek a rate reduction from Union Heat and Light. They argue the 65 cents per 1000 cubic feet gas rate plus a 5 cent late fee is excessive and cite nine year dividend averages of 19 percent in support.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Union Heat & Light Company
Public Service
S. Ray Shelby
Grove City
Sandy Lake
Stoneboro
Volant
Fire Loss Estimates From Mill and Washington Street Blaze
Estimates filed by victims and representatives show Luther Woods estate and several businesses suffered major losses in last night’s fire at Mill and Washington streets. Insurance coverage varied with amounts listed for Offutt company, People’s store, Neiman’s, and others. trades and labor assembly reported 2009 with no insurance.
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Mill
Washington Streets
New Castle
W. J. Offutt Company
Woods
DeLace Cole
Luther Woods
East Washington Street
People’s Store
Neiman’s
Ben Johnson Shoe Store
North Mill Street
Gottfried Ullrich
N. Mill Street
Humbert Fazzone
Trades and Labor Assembly
Tension Grows Near Shanghai
Tension between Chinese and Japanese factions in Shanghai increased as Chinese troops moved in Lunghua and Pootung. Rumors spread of 2000 plainclothes Chinese gunmen preparing to seize Nantao near the French concession.
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Dixon Hoste
International News Service
Shanghai
Lunghua
Pootung
Nantao
Fire forces power cut in downtown trolley district
Last night power lines were shut off near the burning Wood building to prevent electrocution if the brick walls collapse. A Pennsylvania Power employee stood ready to cut lines around the block as pigeons roosting on the roof were burned. Hugh Horton led the Park Avenue Station pump crew directing two large water streams from Washington street mains for hours.
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Pennsylvania Power Company
Hugh Horton
Park Avenue
Washington Street
Off Again to Start Season by East and West Clubs
The piece describes clubs from the east and west starting a season with rising batting averages and sharp pitching, as managers eye a future series. It notes rookies hoping to stay with the division club, as July approaches and teams begin to show form.
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Marvil
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Joseph A. Loftus
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