Prime Minister McDonald Arrives in U S for Economic Talks
British Prime Minister J Ramsey McDonald arrives aboard the Berengaria in New York en route to Washington. He pledges a war against un merited poverty and aims to discuss financial and economic problems with President Roosevelt during a series of conferences on world economic recovery. The scene includes naval salutes as he speaks in a radio broadcast from New York harbor.
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New York
J. Ramsey Mace- Donald
Britain
Washington
Roosevelt
McDonald
New York Harbor
Famous Woman Flier and President's Wife Fly Night Plane
Mrs Franklin Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart Putnam travel overnight from Washington to Baltimore in a tri motor transport plane. The First Lady sits in the cockpit while Earhart handles the controls, both in evening dress and gloves.
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International News Service
Washington
Pranklin Roosevelt
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Amelia
the Land
New State Beer Control Bill Moves Through Legislature
Harrisburg April 21 Republican leaders back Senator John J. McClure’s beer control bill to replace the vetoed measure. The bill, approved by Governor Pinchot and the state treasurer, seeks licensing by county treasurers with a $1.24 per barrel tax and a $1000 license fee for manufacturers. Page Two continuation noted.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
John J. McClure
Delaware
Senate
Edward Martin
House
Capitol
Pinchot
James H. McClure
Allegheny
Ways and Means Committee
Philadelphia
Inflation Power for President Seen by Congress
Administration leaders predicted quick passage of the emergency money bill allowing President Roosevelt to use inflation as a weapon in international currency war. The measure, added to the farm relief bill, was reviewed by the Senate banking committee in secret. Backers argue it could restore prosperity and shift the economic tide in the president’s direction.
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William K. Hutchinson
Senate
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
House
Congress
Kidnapped Jerome Factor Released After Nine Days
Jerome Factor 19 year old university student was freed by his abductors after nine days in captivity. Police began an immediate investigation into Capone involvement with detectives detaining Sam Hunt, Capone syndicate leader, in the case. Factor, son of millionaire stock promoter John Factor, appeared at his mother’s apartment early this morning.
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International News Service
Chicago
Jerome Factor
John
Jake
Barber” Factor
Leonard Marcus
Capone
Sam
Hunt
Capone Syndicate
Factor
North Side
Letter From Winslow Reporter On Gold Rush Echoes
A special dispatch from Winslow Arizona recounts using memories of gold fever, noting the era ended around 1902 with the speaker recalling a stop in Johannesburg and a belt of English gold pieces. The writer reflects on the shift away from gold and its perceived lack of drama.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Australia
Ruth Judd Denied Death Sentence Sanity Trial Nears
Florence Arizona April 21 Winnie Ruth Judd saved from dawn hanging by reprieve while a 12 member jury nears verdict on her sanity in the trunk murders of Agnes Leroi and Hedvig Samuelson. Four state alienists say she is sane and faking with Dr Paul Bowers among witnesses.
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International News Service
Florence, Ariz
Winnie Ruth Judd
Agnes Anne Leroi
Arizona
Paul Bowers
Los Angeles
Judd
A. G. Walker
Mrs. Judd
Warm weather boosts outdoor plans for Girl Scouts
PA Newc Observes notes warmer days bringing outdoor activities for Girl Scouts including wiener roasts hikes and picnics with camp to follow. The street scene recalls a hat fishing crowd on East Washington street bridge and rabbits wandering onto Jefferson street traffic as spring arrives. De Laurel boulevard has been improved with trees and shrubs in recent years.
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Girl Scouts
East Washington Street Bridge
de Laurel Boulevard
Daily Weather Report for 24 Hour Period Ending 9 AM
U S weather reports for the 24 hour period ending at 9 o clock in the morning record maximum 69 and minimum 34 with no precipitation. River stage is 8.5 feet. Statistics for the same date a year ago show maximum 65 and minimum 32 with no precipitation.
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U. S
Pelegore Held for June Term On Arson Charge
Gust Pelegore of Wampum was held for the June term of criminal court on arson charges after the Pelegore home was destroyed by fire. State Policeman Henechek found suspicious circumstances. bail petition pending before Judge Hildebrand.
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James C. Brice
Gust Pelegore
Wampum
Criminal
Pelegore
Henechek
Hildebrand
Sand Company Plant Resumes Operations at West Pittsburg
WEST PITTSBURG April 21 Mahoning Valley Land company which had been down for about three months resumed operations and is expected to work at full capacity for several months. Approximately 14 employees were returned to work today.
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West Pittsburg
Mahoning Valley Land Company
Margaret Henry Home Receives $1000 State Support
The Margaret Henry Children's Home of this city is included in the state legislature's appropriations list for the first time. An additional list reports New Castle institution to receive $1,000. The recognition, though modest in amount, marks overdue support for the home.
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Margaret Henry Childrens
New Castle
Death notices and ages listed for Several Individuals
Death records show John J. Michael aged 6 at 106 Gardner Avenue, George Lawrence McAnlis aged 6 days in Perth Beaver township, Charles Stewart aged 52, and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy aged 72 of 21 Leasure Avenue. Local obituary notices record their ages and addresses.
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John J. Michael
Gardner Avenue
George Lawrence McAnlis
Perth Beaver Township
Charles Stewart
Slippery Rock
Thomas Kennedy
Leasure Avenue
Injunction Ends Town's Beer Ban in Grove City
Grove City moves to ban beer sales. Judge James A. McLaughry in Mercer issues a temporary injunction restraining Burgess W. W. Van Eman and the council from enforcing the ordinance adopted a week earlier. Plaintiffs P. L. Nemo Christ Page and Eve Phillips seek permanent relief with April 26 hearing. Equity actions filed. city solicitor Merle Klinesmith preparing the borough's case.
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Grove City
James A. McLaughry
Mercer
Burgess W. W. van Eman
P. L. Nemo
Christ Page
Eve Phillips
McLaughry
Merle Klinesmith
Ruth Judd Faces Final Battle in Sanity Trial Over Death Penalty
Mrs Ruth Judd undergoes a sanity trial as she contends with questions about her fitness for execution. Key testimony centers on mental state, with lawyers arguing whether she can be held responsible in place of a death sentence.
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Ruth Judd
Swick Presents River Petition To House Today
Congressman J Howard Swick presented to the House a petition from New Castle Pa mayor Charles B Mayne and city council urging an early Army Engineers re survey of the Beaver and Mahoning rivers. The petition asks canalization be added to the President s relief program and was referred to the Rivers and Harbors committee.
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Arthur C. Wimer
Washington
New Castle
Washington, D. C
J. Howard Swick
House of Representatives
Charles B. Mayne
Army Engineers
Beaver
Mahoning
Rivers and Harbors Committee of Congress
East Sider Falls While Cleaning Window Injures Man
Harry A. Sanford, about 40, fell 22 feet from a second story window above the John S. Brown feed store at 708 Allen Street. He suffered a broken right leg, a wrenched left arm, and back injuries, yet survived this morning. He is recovering at home this afternoon.
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John S. Brown
Allen Street
Harry A. Sanford
Sanford
Rescue Mission seeks tax exoneration for Neshannock property
In a formal session Ben Watkins of the Rescue Mission asked the city assessor to exonerate taxes on a Book property parcel on Neshannock avenue used as a baling site for papers.
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Ben Watkins
Rescue Mission
Neshannock Avenue
Parking Rules Change in City Aims Two Hour Limits
City council, building on Chief Haven’s recommendations, restores two hour parking on several downtown blocks and reduces some zones to one half hour. New rules take effect immediately with specified time frames 7 a m to 6 p m on most streets including Falls North Mercer Croton East Mill Neshannock Washington and linked one way sections on Sycamore and Market Alley.
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J. F. Haven
Falls Street
East
Beaver Streets
North Street
Neshannock Avenue
Shenango Street
Mercer Street
Lawrence
Grant Streets
Croton Avenue
Mill Street
Sycamore
Falls Streets
East Street
North
Mill
Jefferson Street
Neshannock Creek
Grant Street
Washington Street
Croton
Butler Avenues
Beaver and
Shenango Streets
Market Alley
Sycamore Street
Water Street
New Dirigible Maiden Flight In Skies Over Akron
The navy airship U S S Macon lifted off from Akron Airport on its maiden flight with 105 men aboard. Commander Alger Diesel commanded as eight 530 horsepower motors roared to life and the ship headed east into a clear morning sky.
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Zeppelin Dock
Akron
U.S. S. Macon
Alger H. Diesel
New York City
Macon
George C. Day
Naval Board of Inspection
Admiral Day
Diesel
Heavy Snow Storm Recalled From 32 Years Past
A. N. Bergland recalls an April snowstorm from 32 years ago that dropped eight inches on the ground and began April 20 with continuing melting and flooding by April 21. He notes the storm reached New Castle on April 20 and delayed work on a North Jefferson Street house.
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A. N. Bergland
Jefferson Street
These are the days for the knights of the road
The poem describes hitchhikers and travelers as busy on the road, noting the urban urge to roam and the lure of rides in roadsters, trucks, and sedans. It paints a snapshot of wandering youths and tourist types seeking freedom and travel today.
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Knights of the Road
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McNaught Syndicate
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Pennsylvania
Pa Nene
Falls
Grant
Daily Weather Report
Pelegorge
Pes
Sand Company
Margaret Henry
Phalanx, Young Men’s Service Fraternity
Clara M. Hartsuff
Civic Theatre Guilds
Grove City Council
Swick
East Sider
Cleveland
Carl L. Turner
Arthur Mometer
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