26 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reads urge societies to cut visits to Hoover and discuss motives behind prohibition era behavior. The garbled text suggests debates on decorum, public meetings, and the social impact of splintered opinions amid references to famous figures and nightlife.
The county agent notes frost damage in places but minor peach losses. Shenango high school plans to observe daylight saving time starting Sunday. Boy Scouts will deliver 3,000 swatters and planes will drop booster reads Saturday for city entertainment. Churches move daylight time by one week to avoid confusion next Sunday.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a realtor shop and a year with vague allusions to events. Key names, places, or dates are unreadable, leaving only disjointed phrases about a year and a person related to real estate.
International News Service poll shows 43 Senators split Republicans and 5 Democrats in favor of Debenture relief, 48 against, with 10 undecided. If all undecideds back Hoover, margin grows to 53 to 37, and a decisive Senate majority appears within reach.
Washington 26 Hoover seriously considers appointing Justice Harlan F Stone of the Supreme Court to head the law enforcement commission. The decision hinges on whether Stone would accept and on the president’s judgment of propriety.
Fragmentary death notice items list individuals including Miss Mary Wilred Javy Charles Calvin Ke Niles Als Carre Porter Rane Miss Nellie G Cox 840 Franklin Avenue Thomas Kyahs Ellwood City Mrs Herbert Miners Grove City New Walport.
Lawrence County high school students from New Castle and surrounding districts travel by special train to Erie for the Northwestern Pennsylvania inter school music contest eliminations. About 409 Lawrence County pupils join 482 on the train with delegations from New Castle senior high, Bessemer, Mt. Jackson, Princeton, Union, Shenango plus other schools. Weather is favorable and Erie organizers report excellent arrangements for contestants. trophies are hoped for on the return trip.
Four officers of Webbe Baking Co. were forced to strip and locked in a closet as three bandits robbed staff one by one. They escaped with 1191 in currency after forcing general manager H. W. Whitaker to open the safe and taking $1,000.
Vandergrift Pa April 26 Varvey Younkins 63 was found at the kitchen of his home with a bullet wound. He first said he shot himself accidentally while trying his hy gun then changed his story to say he was despondent and warned to kill himself. Doctors at General Hospital believed the shooting accidental.
Central Press reports in Brooklyn that Mrs. Mary Ware Dennett, a grandmother, was convicted in federal court of sending an obscene pamphlet through the mails. The pamphlet titled The Sex Side of Little is said to be recommended by the YWCA and other groups and was issued at the request of the Medical Review of Reviews. The defense argues it offers honest facts for parents and educators. The judge’s ruling is said to hinge on whether the material is obscene. hundreds have offered to aid Mrs. Dennett in appealing to the Supreme Court if needed.
Work on the North Street bridge continues as a 40 ton fabricated steel girder was positioned yesterday by a large crew. The second massive girder arrived today and is being unloaded at the PL and L siding in preparation for transport to the bridge site. Demolition of the Hodge property is underway with several men employed on the project.
Sharon Pennsylvania April 26 Thomas J Walls 54 retired contractor and widely known in club and fraternal circles died at his home after a long illness Formerly an officer at Wallis and Calley firm member of Masonic lodge and Duquesne Club Services to be held here Monday afternoon
The House backed the Haugen 500 million dollar cooperative marketing bill amid Hoover administration support, sending it to the Senate for action. Supporters hailed the vote as a personal victory for Hoover while opposition in the Senate centers on the broader farm program and export debenture plans.
A late yesterday hailstorm in Moundsville West Virginia caused about 100000 in damage. Windows were shattered in homes and businesses. two greenhouses were demolished. hundreds of cars parked outdoors were damaged. fruit crops entering bloom were ruined. The city was isolated for about half an hour as communication lines were cut.
In London on April 28 the Fairey Napier monoplane started from Cranwell toward Kuratind India to set new long distance records. Squadron Leader A G Jones Williams and Flight N H Jenkins piloted the craft but could not beat the existing three hour two minute distance record held by Germany. If they had continued to Bangalore without a stop they would have covered about 6,000 miles.
Governor John S. Fisher spoke on record in Harrisburg explaining his veto of Representative Musmanno’s bill. He said the measure closely matched a senate bill, with key provisions on industrial police duties, appointment rules, bonds, uniforms, and governor supervision. He highlighted differences over territorial limits and eligibility, urging stricter control to avoid overreach.
Officials discuss plans related to Mansfield Coal and Iron Police, with John 8 and Ellenbogen, attorney, weighing abolition versus retention. Candidates will be challenged on their stance as abolitionists and supporters face opposing union pressure amid ongoing debate on the police system.
Harrisburg reports Governor Fisher approved 29 bills, including measures amending statutes, funding maintenance for state institutions, and provisions affecting townships and counties. The package covers penal and corrections apparatus, fire safety, and department staffing requirements, with several acts delaying citations and restructuring state agencies.
Readable fragments report a powerful storm affecting South Carolina and Georgia with damage across towns including Statesboro and Vidalia. Widespread destruction disrupted roads, homes, and utilities. numerous injuries noted and at least one death reported amid downed wires and collapsed structures.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and numbers. key facts and entities are unreadable, limiting coherent summary beyond noting a broken notice or listing with uncertain personal names and figures.
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