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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1933
Page
1
Governor Pinchot promotes a referendum to legalize Sunday sports for all operators. The measure seeks to overturn blue laws in Pennsylvania, allowing Sunday athletic events with a statewide vote anticipated in November. The plan sets a 2 PM start and includes conditions on prior approval and enforcement.
A light snow and cold snap greeted readers as the Municipal Course resumed operations today in a fragile spring mood. Forecasters expect plows and crews to clear paths while residents adjust to daylight saving time and lingering wintry conditions.
Weather report from UW shows maximum temperature around 40 degrees and light precipitation. Station notes present garbled text but indicate humidity and wind conditions varying by hour.
A report alleges the father used unusual influence to secure a posting for his daughter linked to the Treasury. The candidate and officials named in the probe face scrutiny as the matter unfolds.
The Pennsylvania State Highway Department began repaving Washington Street from East Street to West with brick. Only about ten percent of the bricks were reusable after tearing up the old base. more new brick and base work will be needed, delaying continuous progress. The job will cover up to Arlington Avenue for now, with potential extension if funds allow.
Steel output in the Youngstown district reached a new high as blast furnace and steel oil operations surpassed last year’s same period for the first time in three years. Raw output fixed at 23 per foot with 23 of the 4% open hearth furnaces melting. two of four departments were in operation.
Beverly Hills dispatch notes chatter about Roosevelt and MacDonald being in accord with Herriot and Roosevelt, arguing caution in Europe. The writer warns of naivety, compares Roosevelt to a poker player familiar with political tricks, and stresses wary trust in his judgment.
Indiana Pa April 26 State Trooper John Mehallick was admitted to $15000 bail pending grand jury action in the shooting death of Wilbur Basil 32 of McGees Mills. Basil was slain by Mehallick at Glen Campbell early Saturday. bail to be furnished this afternoon.
Harrisburg reports the Senate agreed to act finally on Senator Joan J. McClure's beer control bill by four o'clock this afternoon after brief recess conferences and spirited debate on the floor.
Washington reports confirmed by official quarters in London that the World Economic Conference will begin on June 12. The arrangements committee will meet at the British Foreign Office Saturday afternoon to formally summon the parley. The committee includes Norman H. Davis and seven other foreign ministers.
Tom Mooney, once dubbed America's most famous prisoner, faces a court fight as prosecutors seek dismissal of the murder indictment that would clear him, while his defense demands a full trial. Judge Louis Ward will oversee the proceedings, with District Attorney Matthews Brady and aides expected to press for dismissal, and Frank Walsh leading Mooney's legal team aiming for acquittal and possible grounds for appeal or presidential pardon.
Ohio governor considered commutation for two Sharon, Pennsylvania men sentenced to die in the electric chair for the Newton Falls murder of Marshal Vas Kinder. Rotunno and Atterholt sought life terms after Tuesday pleas to the governor and parole board. Attorneys argued Rotunno was mentally unfit and that he played a lesser role in the crime.
Preparations are underway by Challis Construction to resume paving the New Castle to West Pittsburg road within days. Start possibly next week, highway officials have been informed. About half the work was finished last summer before the road was opened to travel. the unpaved portion remains rough and detours may be established when paving restarts.
Kathleen Smyth sues Fay Webb Vallee for 100000 alleging alienation of affections from her common law husband Gary Leon. Kathleen claims Fay worked charms on Gary, causing his separation from her and a breakup of their marriage. The suit, reported by International News Service from New York on April 26, notes the pair had lived together until Fay influenced Gary to leave Kathleen for Rudy Vallee’s wife.
About 600 men are employed by the Pennsylvania Highway Department on state roadway projects in the county. Work continues on route 488 from Ellwood City to Portersville and on the road between Highland Heights and Lakewood. A large amount of grading on the Painter Tail on this project is noted. Several other projects started last fall are being finished, with widespread maintenance work in the county including berms graded and ditches widened and deepened.
Harrisburg April 26 The Rice bill for unemployed work relief advances after amended draft by attorney general office gains support from sponsor emergency relief board and workers insurers. It trims employer premiums to 25 cents per employed man funds a state relief compensation system with 24 week waiting period for injuries and hospital costs paid from the fund 17.5 percent for medical and funeral costs remaining for death claims and eventual renewal of funds to employers when relief ends Gov Pinchot must sign for the act to take effect.
Investigation into diverting water from Pymatuning or Shenango to the Mahoning for Youngstown’s level shows the plan is impractical if not impossible. Local experts and residents in Youngstown and Sharon have accepted that a Mosquito Creek and Milton Dam scheme can meet needs, while a Shenango Mahoning transfer would cost millions and remain doubtful.
Officials of the Erie and Ashtabula divisions report April freight traffic on the Pennsylvania railroad was notably stronger than March. Coal shipments rose, and preparations were ordered for five freight locomotives to return to service, stationed in the seventh ward roundhouse.
Harrisburg April 26 The Wilson bill signed by Governor Gifford Pinchot reduces salaries of Pennsylvania school teachers by 40 percent. The measure is expected to save taxpayers about 424 million dollars over the coming biennium.
London report says Prime Minister MacDonald conveyed optimistic views on Britain's 4 billion debt to the United States. A possible U S moratorium and pound stabilization below 3.75 dollars were discussed, with Cabinet approval pending MacDonald's return.
The Rev. C. H. Heaton, pastor of the citys First Baptist church, spoke to the Kiwanis club at Castletown on The Drama of Life. Judge R Lawrence Hildebrand introduced the pastor who delivered an inspirational address.
Local death notice records Mrs. Sarah Whillen of 214 Hast Wallace Avenue and lists John Muoleshy of 101 204 Walnut as related parties in the notice.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald said Britain and the United States would work toward a June accord on world economic issues while denying any alliances or entanglements. He praised President Roosevelt and said Anglo American relations had strengthened, vowing to stay independent yet united in pursuit of a common goal.
AFL leader William Green announced a split with the Roosevelt administration over key parts of the proposed 30 hour week six day legislation. The Labor movement criticized the plan as risky and divergent from union goals in a Washington briefing.
A whimsical notice describes a strawberry feast with cake on the church front, pine and iron backed tables, chairs, and festooned trees. It hints at spring’s approach, the lingering frost fade, and the lively spirit of celebration despite a tight deadline.
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