30 Apr 1935
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1935
Page
1
The New Castle Junior Chamber of Commerce held its inaugural dinner at The Castleton with Ray Sprigle delivering the keynote address. Sprigle urged young businessmen to engage more with governmental matters to ensure future business and civic vitality.
Almost as much rain fell in three days as in the whole of April, easing a spring drought. Storms damaged open garage doors amid strong winds, while trees show heavy blossoms signaling a potential record peach and cherry crop. Street oiling begins as paving may be delayed, dust will rise in the meantime. Western Pennsylvania saw a high weekend accident toll, urging drivers to be cautious. Chilly winds make overcoats familiar as spring stalls.
24 hour weather summary reports a maximum temperature of 76 and minimum 34 with 0.33 inches of precipitation. River stage reads 4 feet. Year ago data shows a max 75 and min 40 with no precipitation.
Amelia Earhart and Putnam ready a monoplane in Mexico City for a non stop hop to New York at 5 p m E S T. If luck holds, she could arrive before noon tomorrow making a historic first non stop crossing. Takeoff risk centers on high altitude 7000 feet and a 470 gallon fuel load.
Harrisburg April 30: The milk control bill, the first major measure in 18 weeks of session, clears both houses and heads to Gov. Harte for signature. It allows a lower cash and carry price than doorstep delivery, while coop regulation is dropped. Existing laws expire at midnight. bill aims to prevent a breakdown in milk pricing.
Three men injured in a Saturday night crash near West Pittsburg road show some improvement. Ralph Sickles 28 Millvale Pa Jack Robinson 25 Cleveland and Earl Warren Stettler 26 Lakewood Ohio remain in New Castle hospital with serious injuries. Helen Murray 22 Lakewood died in the same wreck.
Giuseppe Pedulla of New Castle files in Federal Court to suppress the seizure and return distilling equipment after agents searched January 17 without a warrant then took a 200 gallon still mash whiskey mash cane sugar and other gear. A show cause rule was ordered returnable May 18 against the federal agents involved.
President Henry S. Harriman opened the United States Chamber of Commerce annual meeting with optimism, saying the economic crisis is passing. He praised some recovery measures, urged tax reviews on the AAA and cotton, and argued for a fairer sales tax while stressing that true revival requires renewed business confidence and more people back to work. He urged Congress to adjourn soon to accelerate recovery.
Miss Minerva Frantz a 28 year old nightclub waitress was critically wounded by Julius B Bernstein a 56 year old Philadelphia optical goods manufacturer who shot her and killed himself in her apartment Bernstein had a wife Louise who said he had many affairs and his attentions to other women caused him distress The incident occurred in Atlantic City New Jersey on April 30 with police reporting two gunshots and suicide.
Pittsburgh April 30. Counsel for Aetna Life Insurance Company and for the City of New Castle waived a federal jury trial in the suit to recover 3764.79 on back insurance. Judge Gibson ordered general findings on the facts with same effect as a jury verdict. Amount sought is 3485.92 with interest from Jan 1, 1934.
Safety note from Chief John F Haven explains crossing between intersections is risky. Data show accidents occur at similar rates, but only about 10 percent of those involved were injured when crossing with the light.
Coroner's jury found William T. McCune of Castlewood died from a collision near Harmony Baptist Church on April 16. The inquest heard conflicting driver stories and noted the intersection is a knoll with a dirt Castlewood road linking to Route 388. No blame assigned.
State engineers opened an investigation into the Leechburg Bridge collapse that killed two men and wounded three others. The span fell 125 feet into the water during removal to make way for a new bridge. Merle Weister and Karl Stauffer died from injuries.
Indications of a break in the three month tax deadlock emerged as Senate Republican leaders met to review administration revenue bills. Gov. Earle prepares a fireside address as federal relief funds hinge on Pennsylvania meeting a $5,000,000 monthly jobless aid requirement per Hopkins demand.
Berlin reports Germany ready to shed any remaining adhesion to the Treaty of Versailles and build every type of warship except dreadnoughts. Adolf Hitler expected to use May Day to declare freedom from the dictated peace while aiming for peace talks on equal terms, disregarding Versailles.
Moscow reports a vigorous May Day pronouncement from Soviet Russia warning of a military alert. The notice indicates continued coverage and signals possible actions, with further details expected on page five.
Edith B. Book 45 Clinton ville David C. Boyles East Washington street Sterling F. Harris 59 337 Park avenue Mrs W O Martin 65 Volant R D 1 Samuel W Harlan 64 Scott township Mrs John R Book 84 Beaver Falls
Hollywood on April 30 reports the death of Henry Bolte the third victim in a shooting spree that began with the murder of Paul Wharton a 25 year old dress designer. Police say William Howard the former naval officer shot Wharton and Bolte before killing himself in Bolte apartment hallway. Investigators also found letters from a convicted felon suggesting a broader criminal motive linked to W G Earl who faces sentence for conspiracy to rob a wealthy widow.
In Los Angeles Harbor a large U S fleet moves through Pacific waters in the most extensive peacetime maneuvers. Battleship row is quiet with radio silence while Houston awaits May 18 sailing to Hawaii with Assistant Secretary Henry D Roosevelt aboard. Seven destroyers and auxiliary ships stay in harbor as convoy duties are anticipated.
Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania April 30 Clarence Conroe age 53 died today becoming the third victim of a car wreck that claimed his two daughters Hazel 19 and Elda Mae 14 who were killed instantly while his widow and a son remained seriously ill in a local hospital doctors had expected he might recover for a time
Harrisburg April 30 three months after referral to committee the Ruth Administration Constitutional Revision bill reached the senate floor in sweeping amendments. An unexpected change by the constitutional changes committee bars borrowing beyond fifty million dollars in any new constitution and authorizes a taxpayers suit if violated. Members said the provision curbs unlimited debt to fund extra revenue.
The Brancato bill creating a three day wait between application and license grant was sent to Governor Earle after Senate approval 40 to 9. It aims to prevent hasty marriages and had passed both chambers.
The House Military Affairs Committee faces blunt remarks during a hearing as Gen. Andrews testifies on border bases, with lawmakers voicing concern over uncertain premises and the administration’s grasp of bases along the border.
President Roosevelt revoked statements attributed to Brig. Gen. Andrews about air bases on the Canadian border and seizure of foreign territory in war. He sent a letter to Rep. McSwain rebuking publicity of the testimony and noted Canadian government inquiries.
Special to The News reports April 30 and notes contrasting tones in speeches by the U S president and Mussolini. Mussolini warned of lean years and sacrifice while praising his plan. The piece discusses temperament and public reaction rather than policy specifics.
A playful verse bids farewell to April, noting poor weather and rain. The speaker mocks the month’s performance with grumbled humor and a measured farewell, mentioning a fifty two degree mood and a dry spell despite rain.
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