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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
1
In Washington on December 8, Ways and Means began a second day of hearings on the Collier bill to legalize light wines separately from the 3.2 percent beer law. Wine advocates led by Marion Devries pressed to include natural wines of higher alcohol content, while opponents warned of constitutional issues.
An automobile parked in a no parking zone on South Mill Street disrupts traffic near the Mahoning Street car line. A Center County hunter spotted a magnificent fourteen point buck, which was later claimed by another hunter. Wet snow challenged trolley operators, and high schools plan a winter basketball series with the Lawrence County league opening December 19.
The 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning records a maximum of 52 and a minimum of 26 with 14 inches of precipitation in rain and snow. River stage is 4.3 feet. For the same date last year the maximum was 34 and the minimum 18 with snow flurries.
A murder victim connected to a Round World Auto Tour is recalled in local obituaries and memorial notices. The report notes the deceased’s association with the tour and outlines upcoming services.
The article recalls Captain Walter Wanderwell and his wife visiting New Castle years ago during a Round The World car tour. They were aboard a yacht in Long Beach when Wanderwell was shot in his cabin, a case California authorities are investigating. Wanderwell had been interned in Atlanta during World War II as a suspected German spy.
Harrisburg reports an additional 2,303,760 in federal relief funds for December across 57 Pennsylvania counties following a board meeting. Last week the board allocated 2,000,000 in state funds with 1,531,000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. several counties received no allocations. Ruth White Fisher of Pittsburgh joined the board staff.
James A. Paisley, once of New Castle and later a Lake Erie coal and shipping magnate, dies leaving a $66,200 estate. He created on January 12, 1929 the J A Paisley Co to hold all assets with his son Robert J. Paisley and daughter Lilian A Christian named executors without bond. Profits will be shared equally among Paisley's children including Mary E. Shurs Donald W. Paisley James A. Paisley Jr Dorothy P. Hull and Ruth P. Bradford of Wheeling.
The grand jury calls for immediate excavation of the court house basement and extension of the wall to a greater depth. It urges hiring county aid recipients, including laborers and mechanics, for the project to relieve Prothonotary R. M. Campbell’s cramped office space and provide long term county savings.
Senate Democrats agreed to vote on resubmission before March 4 after defeat of outright repeal. An International News Service poll shows seven to one in favor if the resolution preserves federal power to protect dry states. The senate judiciary committee will draft the measure next Monday.
The American Newspapers Association passed a resolution urging press groups not to sell or give away news before newspaper publication to broadcasting firms or telephone and telegraph companies. The move aims to control advance news sharing.
Dr C K MacGeorge of Steubenville Ohio attended a Wednesday evening conference with the session of the Second United Presbyterian Church to discuss his prospective pastorate. No decision was made, and he will notify the session within a few days of his choice.
William James Curly Guy, 28, arrested in Los Angeles and taken to Long Beach as under investigation for the yacht murder of Capt. Walter Vanderwell. Detectives traced him from Glendale to a Los Angeles hideout after a June quarrel with the adventurer. He claimed alibi and confessed some experiences with Vanderwell.
In Washington 232 Farmer-Marchers from across the nation convened a three day meeting to draft a national agricultural relief program. Tony Rosenberg was named permanent chairman with a slate of vice chairmen and a resolutions committee. The group criticized bankers and Reconstruction Finance Corp while showing openness to the Communist National Unemployed Councils and inviting its representative to speak.
New City, N Y, Dec 8 Sidney Herbert Homewood a Blauvelt stables proprietor was found guilty of seduction in Supreme Court jurors said he showed little romance toward Miss Charlotte Gibson society girl who soon would be a mother The jury said Homewood did not tell the truth about his attitude toward the girl and the verdict followed two days of testimony with the girl appearing as a refined romantic figure.
Yosuke Matsuoka, Japan’s chief delegate, warned the League of Nations assembly that Japan might withdraw if a resolution condemning its Manchuria invasion is adopted. The threat followed a demand that the draft condemnations align with the Lytton report and Britain’s stance, signaling possible Tokyo withdrawal if pressed.
The J. Clyde Gilfillan Company starts preliminary work on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad station project in Pittsburgh's seventh ward after being awarded the depot contract Tuesday. Officials expect full operations to begin Monday with local labor and engineers from Pittsburgh reviewing specifications.
In Washington a battle over an 11 percent federal pay cut is shaping up in the House Appropriations Committee led by Rep. Burns and ranking member Rep. Wood. The dispute centers on proposed civilian pay reductions versus unchanged military pay, with decision due as department supply bills approach.
Florence Frost of 505 Newell Avenue is noted in a death record. Howard Scott Alford, 59, of San Jose California is listed as deceased. Elsie Cameron, 15, of Harbor Road is also recorded in the death notices.
The English cabinet states it will not default on obligations to France amid current financial tensions. Officials say a resolution is being pursued through existing agreements and negotiations with Paris.
Prime Minister Edouard Herriot faces a critical parliamentary test as Britain commits to paying its 95.55 million dollar December 15 debt to the United States. MacDonald urged no default, leaving Herriot to seek chamber approval and signaling possible government overthrow. Herriot praised Britain’s loyal stance while rejecting special US terms.
Gov Roosevelt heads to Albany to end the special legislative session quickly. The session, convened by Lt Gov Lehman to aid New York City’s financial crisis, proceeds with emphasis on swift action and resolution.
A playful local shopper urges families to begin holiday buys now to secure the best selection. The note lists socks cars candy tabbies book ends and more while noting the weather as thirty six degrees today.
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