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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1939

Page

1

Mussolini Calls Fascist Grand Council Session

Rome dispatch reports Premier Mussolini to convene a Fascist grand council at 10 p.m. as Italy and Greece face Anglo French entente moves. Italy may announce Victor Emmanuel’s crown over occupied Albania, signaling a further step in the fascist empire.

Edward Storer Tite Roedenis Sex Servien Siare Rome Italy Greece Entente Mis Olin Agencis Korea Aldbinia Dardan-elles Il Duce Grand Council Apm Ks. Ty Mret Council Chamber of Corporations Wie Senate Poilacien Mussolini Mediterranean Balkans Europe Victor Emmanuel Albania

Winter Snow Hits Croton Streets Still Frozen Radiators

In Croton district a winter snow episode slows early spring chores. A base for a Graceland road repair near Graceland cemetery is covered, with slick hills and icy radiators as streets toil in chilly ices. Temporary frost and slipping conditions persist despite mid April hints.

Graceland Graceland | Cemetery Highland Heights

President Signs Tax Bill For Public Workers

President Roosevelt signed a reciprocal taxation bill taxing federal state city and county employees. The measure aims to bring nearly 4 million public workers into the income tax system, following a Supreme Court ruling that federal workers are subject to state taxes.

Flletin Cinternational News Service Washington Roosevelt White House Supreme Court

Citizens' Advisory Council Selects Round As Chairman

The Greater New Castle Association's newly elected Citizens' Advisory Council elected Louis B. Boland as chair man P. J. Flaherty as first vice chairman Robert A. Weingartner as second vice chairman and Bernard N. Han lon as secretary Norman E. Clark opened the two hour meeting at The Castle ton announcing the election Clark presided briefly as Round and Flaherty shared duties with 45 of 36 members present The council received a general report from Clark and other officers on prior directors actions and discussed matters of prime concern to the new association

Citizen’ Advisory Council Greater New Castle Association Castleton Louis B. Boland P. J. Flaherty Chaatry Robert A. Weingartner Bernard N. Hanlon Norman E. Clark Gnca Board of Directors Round Flaherty Clark

Funds Sought To Begin Beaver Mahoning Canal

Rep Michael J Kirwan and William F Maag of the Youngstown Vindicator told President Roosevelt that federal funds should start Beaver Mahoning canal work linking the Ohio River to Lake Erie. They cited a total project cost of about 200 million and proposed a 38 million allocation to initiate sections between Rochester Ohio and Struthers Ohio. The congressmen described the meeting with the president as very pleasant.

Washington Beaver-Mahoning Canal Ohio River Lake Erie Roosevelt Michael J. Kirwan William F. Maag Youngstown Kirwan Maap Rochester Struthers

Sutherland May Get State Post

Dr. John B. Sutherland former University of Pittsburgh football coach is offered the directorship of oil hygiene in the Pennsylvania state health department. The $4,500 post is under Gov. James and he may visit Harrisburg Monday to meet Health Secretary Dr. John B. Shaw. Sutherland holds a DDS and taught dentistry at Pitt before coaching.

Internationnal Harrisburg John B Jock) Sutherland University of Pletsburg State Department of Public Health Arthur H. James Sutherland John B. Shaw University of Pittsburgh Yetion

Rowland Awards Large Contract for Harrisburg Office

Harrisburg April 13 contracts totaling nearly 1 million dollars for the Pennsylvania liquor control board office building were awarded to low bidders led by Mecegkes Company Philadelphia for general construction at 666,000 dollars and including Haughton Elevator Toledo 84,056 dollars Forrest Nourse Electrical Erie 91,888 dollars Danish Keating Philadelphia 58,444 dollars and Corbit's Readne plumbing 41310 dollars. Foundation work is underway.

Aternational Harrisburg Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Danish J. Keating Company Philadelphia Corbit’s Inc Read

Daily Weather Report

Weather data for the 24 hours ending 5 P.M. shows a maximum of 42 and a minimum of 24. Precipitation totals 1.3 inches with 1.3 inches of snow reported. River stage is listed as 4. Key figures echo values from the same day prior. Maximum climate point is 62 with a minimum around 4 and no precipitation indicated.

United States

Winter Cold Persists Across Nation Despite Brief Warm Spells

Unseasonable cold grips much of the Midwest and Northeast. Frost threatens early crops in Indiana and Illinois, with Chicago reaching 21 degrees and Indianapolis 23, the coldest for the date since 1875 and 1810 respectively. Northeast enjoys some relief as central areas edge toward normal temperatures, while Detroit endures more snow flurries and eastern fog disrupts air traffic.

International News Service Midwest Indiana Tiaois Chicago Indianapolis Detroit New York Central States Pacific Coast Colorado Wyoming

Dinner Tonight For Castle Motor Club Dinner Tonight For Motor Club

Approximately 100 reservations were received for the annual membership dinner of the New Castle Motor Club, to be held tonight at 6 o'clock in the Castleton Hotel. Prof Amos Neyhart of Penn State College and C T Matthews of the AAA national office arrived today to inspect the local driving school, with Neyhart originating the idea and contributing time. Tonight six living founders identified as John S Abel, A C Hoyt, Frank Hoyt, R Pat terson, D B D Pyle, and Fred B Renta will be recognized for joining at the club's organization in 1910. The dinner will be brief so guests can attend the Greater New Castle party at the Elks Club if they wish.

New Castle Motor Club Castleton Hotel Amos Neyhart Penn State College C. T. Matthews National Office American Automobile Association Drviving Neuhart Sill John Abel A. C. Hoyt Frank Hoyt

Vets And Wives Hear Division Leader Outlook For Year

W Baker of Akron, superintendent of Akron-Chicago Division, spoke to more than 1,000 members of the Baltimore Ohio Veterans Association and Auxiliary at the Legion Home. He voiced optimism on business prospects, citing a 1 percent first quarter rise and predicting steady gains if the coal strike ends.

Baltimore 4 Ohio Veterans Association Legion Home W. ©. Baker Akron Akron-Chicago

School Teachers to Receive Yearlong Monthly Pay in 1949

The New Castle school district will pay teachers monthly for all twelve months of the year beginning in September 1949. The school board approved the change at its regular meeting, citing the 1937 General Assembly session as authorizing the move, and the motion passed without debate.

New Castle General Assembly

Moose Memorial Service Set for Sunday at Mercer Lodge

Announcement for the thirtieth annual Moose Memorial Service by Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No 1. Service planned for Sunday night April 16 with program details to be announced.

The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No.1 Mercer Gtreek

Tax program decision near in Harrisburg

Harrisburg April 13 A decision on whether to enact a new tax program during the present legislature session was expected soon. Republicans showed rapid consensus that a sizable levy was likely, potentially providing 50 million to 60 million dollars to carry the state through January 1941. An alternative plan would cut relief funding to match available funds, shifting responsibility to counties and municipalities.

Harrisburg

Mock Air Raids Made On Rome

Rome practiced three mock air raids as ordinary activity paused. The drills came as Europe awaited policy declarations from Neville Chamberlain in London and Edouard Daladier in Paris. The exercises appeared to test national resolve amid rising tensions in Europe.

Rome Securicy Thian Italy Europe Neville Chamberlain London Edouaud Daladier Paris

Auto Hauling Trucks Restricted On Highways In Pa

Harrisburg April 13. The public utility commission ordered that haul-away truck trailers carrying new and used autos be restricted on highways from noon Saturday to midnight Sunday to improve safety during heavy traffic. It is the first such ruling in Pennsylvania and will appear on all intra state certificates of public convenience for way-aways.

International Ewe Servies Harrisburg Public Pennsylvania Dennis 2. Driscoll

Danzig dispute revived as protest over anti Danzig leaflets

Berlin reports renewed pressure from Germany as Danzig protests Poland over anti Danzig leaflets on Polish trains. German officials note arrests in Western Poland while corridors see demonstrations and past extents of German minority tensions in the Polish Corridor.

International Berlin Free City of Danzig Poland Warsaw DNB Danag Reuter Joel Lipskief Reich Foreign Office Germany Lipski Reich Polish Silesia

Double Schedule For Senior High To Be Adopted

The school board discussed a double schedule for the senior high due to classroom congestion. Superintendent C C Green sought permission to implement a dual schedule with sessions from 1:30 to 2:20 and 12:20 to 4:30, citing past enrollment growth and temporary relief at Washington junior high.

C. C. Green Washington Uinre

Aged Man Dies in Sharon Cottage Fire

In Sharon Pennsylvania on April 12 an oil stove caused a deadly blaze that destroyed the Brookfield Hubbard Road home of 78 year old James H. Shaw. Shaw perished in the flames. Authorities blame the stove for starting the fire.

International Nnvadervient Sharon James H. Shaw Anthorliles Brookfield- Hubbard Road Shaw

Progress Seen in Coal Parley After Five-Week Deadlock

International dispatch reports limited gains in coal contract talks aimed at returning about 20,000 miners to work. Mayor LaGuardia, emerging from private discussions, signaled progress though details remained scarce. John L. Lewis and industry leaders offered no comment as mediators weigh next steps.

International News Services New York Beti Thal Max FC LaGuardia Aley Tuncheon John Lb. Lewis Khingsian la Guardia O'Neill Une Swen

Death Record for Mery Jose Gibson Cartwright

The death record lists Jose Gibson Cartwright Mery in Youngstown J Mra Hine Maln. The deceased, aged 94, is recorded in Ellpood City with details indicating a long life ending in late life.

Mery Jose Gibson Cartwright Youngstown

Britain and France pledge aid to Rome and Greece

Prime Minister Chamberlain announced a Franco British pledge of armed aid to Rome and Greece if attacked, warning Germany and Italy to keep hands off the Mediterranean. He said Britain would act to defend the status quo in the Mediterranean and the Balkans, and noted alliance shifts with Poland.

London Europe United States Neville Chamberlain Rome Greece Germany Italy Mediterranean House of Lords Chamberlain Fax Viscount Hall Poland France Agaressios Britain Taly Amajesty Eerce Rumania Chamberlai Balkan Traly Irkey

Fragmentary Chronicle of a Resting Figure Under a Sun

The passage describes a figure named Arthur Mometer idly sitting beneath a tree as intense heat bakes the scene. Other unnamed ages and tasks drift by, with hints of everyday labor and a muted, reflective mood amid the sunlit setting.

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