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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1936

Page

1

Unemployment Insurance Law Passed In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania enacted an unemployment insurance measure covering about 2 500 000 workers funded by industry with state benefits totaling 22 500 000. Gov George H Earle signed the bill after a five day special session that adjourned at 2:45 this morning amid Democratic dissension and a Senate amended civil service provision. Three appropriation bills for program admin expenses session costs and printing were also signed.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania George H. Earle Senate

King Edward Faces Crisis Over Marriage Choice

Journal reports two strong backers of the king King Edward defend his right to marry freely. Churchill and Clement Wage clashing views as Baldwin’s cabinet could be dismissed. If the king acts Churchill may be summoned to form a new government.

Josiah Clement Wedgwood Winston Churchill King Edward Stanley Baldwin ChurchiLl Baldwin

Mrs Simpson backs King Edward in future plans

Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson says she will leave all decisions about her future to King Edward. She cites tiredness and the need for rest as she seeks sanctuary on the Riviera and plans to withdraw into silence while awaiting the king's decision.

Mrs. Simpson King Edward International News Service London International News Riviera Wallis Warfield Simpson Edward England Cannes Lou Vier Herman Livingston Rogers New York Fort Belvedere

Deer Bagging Reports From Various Pa Districts

Clarence Weatherby of Youngstown road shot a seven point buck in Nashua district on Thursday. Harry Brown of 1931 Hamilton street earned a 155 pound seven pointer in EmporiumPa. Marvin Dinsmore returned from Cameron county with a five point buck. Harry Strausbaugh and party including Tom Eddie and Charles McCracken hunted Forest county. Eddie, star center for New Castle High, bagged a 150 pound seven point buck amid twenty inches of snow.

Clarence Weatherby Youngstown Road Nashua Harry Brown Hamilton Street Emporium Marvin Dinsmore R. D Cameron County Harry Strausbaugh Tom Eddie Charles McCracken Forest County Star Center New Castle

Daily Weather Report Summary

U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a maximum of 39 and a minimum of 22 with no precipitation. River stage is 4.8 feet. For the same date last year the record shows a maximum of 24, a minimum of 13, and precipitation of .01 inches.

U. S

Loyalists Suffer Heavy Loss in Pozuelo Battle

In the Spanish civil war the Pozuelo De Alarcon clash north west of Madrid costs loyalist forces over 700 casualties. Rebels report the counter attack at Talavera failed as bombing raids on Madrid continue. Post four days of fighting insurgents held the road, threatening loyalist lines in the Guadarrama area.

Madrid Pozuelo de Alarcon Escorial Pozuelo Humera Talavera Guadarrama

Rice Injuries Upgraded After Route 422 Crash

Arnold Rice of North Mercer street suffered serious injuries in a collision with Howard Boyle of Youngstown on Route 422 two miles west of the city. At Jameson Memorial hospital doctors report a possible hip fracture and plan X rays to reveal full extent. Rice will remain hospitalised for some time after an uncomfortable night.

Arnold Rice North Mercer Street Howard Boyle Youngstown Jameson Memorial Hospital Rice

Fire destroys the R. J. Heslop boat at Pittsburgh

Firefighters fought two hours as the R. J. Heslop sank beneath the Allegheny after a blaze on the Monongahela. Seven people escaped to shore led by Captain J. M. Fleming with crew Aiken Brown and cook Mrs. Perie Brockman unharmed.

International News Service Pittsburgh R. J. Heslop J. M. Fleming Aiken Brown Perie Brockman

Illness Of Pope Causes Concern

Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI confirmed illness for the first time and apologized to cardinals for missing the closing ceremonies of his retreat. An appeal was sent to churches to hold masses and prayers for his speedy recovery. The Pope cited a local ailment described as partial paralysis in the left leg due to uric acid deposits.

International Vatican City Pope Pius XI Sistine Chapel Cardinal Pacelli

Five confess to bank holdup in Shippensburg case

Five men arrested by state police confess participation in the $44 holdup of the First National Bank at Shippensburg. Leaders Myers and Grover admit involvement. bullets were fired toward fleeing gunmen as the raid ended. Suspects listed include Pinage Zawislak Brooks, all tied to Austin and Butler areas.

International News Service Butler First National Bank Shippensville Kenneth Myers Bernard Grover Buffalo N. Y Burgess R. L. Snyder Myers Grover Warren William Pinage Frank Zawislak Austin John Brooks

Shaw Returns From Harrisburg Conference

Highway Superintendent John B. Shaw returned from Harrisburg where he met with War ren Van Dyke secretary of highways and Chief Engineer H. H. Temple. They discussed next years road program and possible improvements in Lawrence county including opening of the Edenburg viaduct on Saturday December 12 with Temple present to present the bridge to the traveling public.

John B. Shaw Harrisburg Warren van Dyke H. H. Temple Highway Department Shaw Lawrence County Temple Edenburg

Delinquent Tax Collector Named by County Commissioners

County commissioners appoint George McKenzie as delinquent tax collector to replace Edward Umbright who now heads the city garbage department. McKenzie previously worked for Carnegie Steel and is currently secretary of the Equitable Building and Loan Association.

George McKenzie Edward Umbright McKenzie Carnegie Steel Company Equitable Building and Loan Association

King Edward Faces Four Constitutional Alternatives

London dispatch outlines four paths for King Edward in his dispute with ministers. He could accept Baldwin's advice and resign, attempt to form a new government, marry Mrs Wallis Simpson and present it as a fait accompli, abdicate, or abandon the marriage plan.

London Edward Baldwin Wallis Simpson

Langley Field Officer Downing Found Dead Near C C C Camp

Lieut A A Downing a former Pennsylvania state policeman and Fayette county detective was found shot to death near a CCC camp at Langley Field Virginia. An initial report says he apparently killed himself with an army rifle nearby and no note was found. He was a World War veteran and known for high profile police work in Pennsylvania. Continued on Page Two.

International News Service Langley Field A. A. Downing Pennsylvania A C C. C Downing Philadelphia W. H. Calvert C. C. Boy Fayette County Pennsylvania Railroad

Rumor King May Fly To Cannes To See Mrs Simpson

Mrs Wallis Simpson motored toward Cannes with an escort of Surete Generale detectives amid Riviera rumors that King Edward might join her. Police deny knowledge of a royal visit as preparations noted in Paris and Cannes frame the speculation.

Rumor King Cannes Mrs. Simpson France Riviera Edward Wallis Simpson Rhone Surete Generale Scotland Yard Mediterranean Simpson Herman Livingston Rogers New York King Edward Foreign Office Paris Jules Rossi Rossi

Mrs Simpson asks King Edward to abandon marriage plan

Mrs Wallis Simpson urged King Edward to drop plans to wed her, saying it would harm his empire. He refused, vowing to fight for the union. A friend described the dramatic scene as Baldwin and imperial dominions opposed a succession act, amid church and state opposition.

Kingsbury Smith International News Service International News Service London Edward Simpson Baldwin King

Hamilton’s resignation bid sparks GOP reorganization clash

Washington December 5. John Hamilton’s offer to resign as Republican national chairman unless given a vote of confidence triggers a contest over party control. Governor Alfred M Landon, the party’s titular head, and the young red haired chairman may vie for leadership as calls for reorganization follow a crushing defeat last month. Hamilton said he cannot continue without formal committee support.

International News Service Washington John Hamilton Republican National Unies Republican National Committee Hamilton Alfred M. Landon

SixYearOld Hit By Car In Snowball Fight

Sam Parkovich six suffered a broken left thigh and multiple abrasions after running into a car on North Cedar street during a snowball fight. He was taken to Jamestown Memorial Hospital where doctors reported a fair night.

Sam Parkovich Nick Parkovitch P. D Rupe New Bedford North Cedar Street Jameson Memorial Hospital

King Edward VIIIs Defiance Deepens Over Simpson Marriage

King Edward VIII remains resolute in marrying Wallis Warfield Simpson despite government church and noble pressure. Prime Minister Baldwin reports the king will not renounce Mrs Simpson and abdication seems possible as cabinet sessions and legal activity unfold in Downing Street.

David P. Sentner International News Service International News Rince London Edward VIII Wallis Warfield Simpson Stanley Baldwin Fort Belvedere Baldwin Mrs. Simpson

King's Personal Fortune Estimated At 50 Million

London report estimates King Edward would hold a personal estate near 50 million dollars even if abdication occurs and Parliament fails to grant a special fund. The hereditary lands yield 5 million annually to Parliament, while properties like Sandringham Balmoral and other estates comprise his wealth.

International News Service London Edward Edwards Sandringham Norfolk Balmoral Scotland Alberta

Christmas cards and wishes on Arthur Memeter's thirty first

The speaker, Arthur Memeter, considers gifts like socks shirts pink or blue knitted tie pipe cigars cigars or cigarettes jars pajamas handkerchiefs and a stack of colored Christmas cards, noting that at thirty one today any gift seems right.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Earle Frederick N. Polangin Ntral Press PA Newc Pa Newe Daily Weather Report Thomas A. Loayza By the Shippensville, PA John Douglass Denver, Colo Lieut. Downing Baltimore Robert Chasseuil Wally Great Britain Seventh Ward King Edward Adamant Pointblank Downing Street W. T. Monckton Arthur Memeter
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