18 Apr 1933
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1933
Page
1
A garbled OCR page mentions St. Gueys cemetery and debris removal on East North Street. It references a general director, a failed event, and scattered notes about a building site and volunteers. Many names and places are unreadable, leaving a jumbled public notices impression.
The report lists daily weather conditions with times around 2 o clock for the tour period. It notes maximum temperatures, likely ranges and humidity readings, with forecasted conditions and notable wind or precipitation indicators for the date.
Americans prepare to evacuate as Japanese and Manchukuo forces push south of the Great Wall, seizing towns along the Peiping Moukden railway and driving Chinese troops south of the Luan river. Consul General Frank Lockhart urges leaving the area amid heavy casualties and mass wounded in Pelpin and surrounding provinces.
International News Service reports in Washington that Ramsay MacDonald and Edouard Daladier may travel to the United States next week with debt proposals. A 90 percent debt cancellation is noted if accepted, but administration and Congress are not expected to support such terms. The White House aims to tie debt talks to tariff cuts and freer world trade, hoping markets and global commerce recover as before the crash.
A Flamingo fast-passenger train on the Lewisville & Nashville Railroad derailed three miles south of Cartersville Georgia killing engineer George Evans of Atlanta fireman Denny A Giles of Etowah Tennessee and hobos A H Perry of Atlanta. Four other hoboes riding between the locomotive and first baggage car were injured. Passengers were shaken but unhurt. Officials have not determined the wreck cause.
The Sowers Conner beer control bill, opposed by Governor Pinchot, cleared the Senate 32 to 16 with no debate and moves to the governor after the House passed it earlier. The measure would grant judges power to issue beer licenses, a provision Pinchot expressly condemned.
An induction of over 150 volunteer workers in four divisions plans a four day drive to recruit 1,000 new members for the Y. M. C. A. tonight at the M. G. A. banquet. General Chairman Fred L. Rentz will speak at the close. General Secretary R. L. Meermans led preparations. The campaign adds a new women and girls section, born from last year’s swimming classes. four division chairs will oversee the drive.
WINSLOW Ariz April 18 A wide search stretched across desert and mountains for L Garagh publisher of Winslow and Jack Irish after they departed by plane for Phoenix at 7 30 a m yesterday and failed to arrive They were among several prominent citizens sought in the area A year ago a crash between Seligman and Kingman did not injure them
McFarland school in Scott township taught by Miss Vergil Hockenberry closes the eight month term. Today is the last day of school with a program at Line school. Tomorrow Harlansburg elementary ends its sessions and following days Rock Point and McCaslin close for the year. many county schools will follow next week.
Former New York mayor Jimmy Walker and Betty Compton, a 28 year old musical comedy actress, wed at Cannes City Hall after secret ceremony at 11:15 Paris time. The marriage followed Walker's Florida divorce from Janet Allen Walker amid scrutiny of his political past. Witnesses included Walker’s lawyer Alfred Sharon and physician Dr. Fisher.
Relief workers under the city engineer and shade tree commission begin maple tree planting on Englewood past Highland to Mercer and in Oakfield from Mercer to Carlisle. Mayor’s committee members lead the effort as part of a beautification program in two avenues.
Members of the Engineers B Society of New Castle heard an interesting discussion on patents Monday evening April 17. The meeting in the Cathedral featured A. O. Morton, who has studied patents granted in recent years. The talk offered enlightening insights into the patent issue and inflation bill status.
A garbled Beverly Hills dateline essay laments censorship and misinformation with scattered references to Englishmen in Russia Germany and a free press. The text shows stray phrases about truth and public knowledge but lacks clear facts or events.
Anthony Schiavo a 48 year old father of nine was shot as he stood at his front door in Philadelphia. The killer fled in a car pursued briefly by two motorcycle police before escaping around a corner. Schiavo, a calib setter by trade with no criminal record, died at the scene.
States Labor Conciliator Emmiliane Pitt of Pitts 4, with J A Kennedy and Matt Gorman, officials of the Structural Workers, arrived in New Castle at noon for a conference on wage rates paid at the new post office. Miss Pitt said the matter should be adjusted in a meeting with a representative of the Butsche Company.
Florence April 1 Attorneys for Winnie Ruth Judd petitioned the State Pardon Board for a reprieve to May 13 to complete the sanity trial phase while 800 inmates at Florence prison reportedly grew uneasy over the case. If trial cannot finish, execution date may require a hanging Friday. Judd killer of Mrs Agnes Leroi. bodies shipped in trunks to Los Angeles.
Harrisburg April 18 The move on Gov. Gilford Pinchot’s demand for stricter public service regulation brings Sen. Benjamin H. Thompson of Westmoreland to present the administration’s Utility Bill intended to replace the McClure omnibus measure. It heads to the judiciary general committee as a key clash looms with the Republican state organization. The proposal aims to curb the power of public service bodies to prevent a perceived collapse scenario, reflecting renewed tensions over the governor’s agenda and possible veto of the McClure bill.
The hulk of the sunken naval dirigible Akron was located near the sea disaster site 26 miles off Horinget Light New Jersey. Grappling crews reported securing a heavy object believed to be the main body, with Salvage directed by Cruiser Portland and Sagamore radio messages.
Fire destroyed a 19 room frame dwelling of Mr. and Mrs. Kamik on their farm near the New Wilmington Neshannock Falls Road. Loss estimated about 400, partly covered by insurance. Fire started in the kitchen from a defective flue or chimney. Mrs. Kamie alone when fire started. neighbors rushed to help. kitchen described as a mass of flames.
A wandering performer known for kindness to children and a playful, rustic style captivates townspeople each spring. Rumors and rhymes swirl about his hideout, his gentle singing, and quirky lines about umbrellas and scissors, signaling a quirky local legend.
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