08 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1938
Page
1
Chinese authorities claimed resumed Japanese air raids on multiple Chinese cities with naval fire at coastal forts. Reports from Hong Kong indicated waves of bombers targeting Amoy and other ports, while Tokyo press outlets described possible retaliatory strikes.
A small town note says a street lamp extension on Wi First ward helped residents, a young woman lost her hat on Washington street and a motorist narrowly avoided hitting it. The scene shows routine daily events with locals and a page break indicating continuation on the next page.
Weather data shows temperatures listed as maximum and minimum for the day with precipitation amount noted as 16 inches. The report cites morning conditions and regional ports for the date, though several words are garbled and unclear.
Dollar Day will be observed Thursday with merchants offering new seasonable merchandise at marked prices. Residents anticipate great bargains as a carnival of savings fills storefronts and advertisements in The News urge shoppers to watch for price lists and prepare for a major winter sale.
Union leaders in New York insist no wage cuts in the United States Steel contract talks. They warn wage reductions would trigger a domino effect across industries and price pressures amid wartime negotiations led by President Roosevelt.
In Amsterdam New York on February day the Mohawk River peaked and slowly fell, flooding parts of the Mohawk Valley. Water damage halted rail service, cut gas, damaged mills and homes, and left traffic disrupted as authorities assessed wreckage and continued to monitor the river’s retreat.
Feb report outlines Secretary stance against alliances with foreign nations for any comparative action or arms arrangements. The item notes Hull as central to the discussion with no formal coalition pledged.
Mrs. CFL Flatinery of Worth Milver Street reports no harm after a bite described as from a black widow. Local observers note a dove beer incident nearby and question responsibility for the event while authorities say no danger is present.
Lorain County grand jury to hear third youth confessing to the October attack murder of Louise Hornbeck a 14 year old dental assistant. Prosecutor Howard Butler said the youth in custody after being grilled by Sheriff William Grall admitted to aiding the Hornbeck killing. Two other youths also admitted to attacking and killing Hornbeck as she walked home from work. One suspect Alexander Manoff of West Homestead Pa was committed to Lima State Hospital after being deemed sane. The in custody man Guth now being examined at Massillon state hospital was in the vicinity the night of the crime.
Norristown February 3 Dramatic murder trial of Wendell F Bowers figures to decide if he faces life imprisonment or the electric chair for the December 12 slaying of 28 year old widow Mrs Wilma Carpenter and assault on another woman. Defense argues for leniency citing a troubled background. verdict expected tomorrow or Friday by the Montomery County court.
Feb news notes the Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan to attend winter sports events in Austria near Vienna. The report also mentions authorities assigning guards to every laundry in the city after a powder bombing damaged facilities.
Frances F. Sugh, 19, of St. John New Brunswick, jailed 14 days for refusal to answer questions by immigration authorities. She later chose to answer and left Cambridge Massachusetts. A judge ordered jail until she complies.
Rebel dispatches from Saragossa report a major insurgent victory on the Teruel front in the Alfambra Valley. They claim 246 square miles captured, 20 villages and 145 fortified positions taken, with Loyalist losses pegged high while insurgent casualties are described as light.
Five people from Salt Lake City were killed when a Western Pacific passenger train struck their automobile near the city limits shortly before midnight. The dead include Le Criddie, 36, his wife Nadine Criddie, 32, Pred W. Criddie, an unidentified woman, and R. W. Johnson.
Washington reports deepen party rift as Senator Gulfey of Pennsylvania accuses southern Democrats of blocking a vote on President Roosevelt's anti-lynching bill. The dispute centers on minority opposition eclipsing the majority will in the Senate.
Midwinter floods across the central states and into New York saturate low areas along the Mohawk and Rock rivers. Amsterdam and nearby towns flood heavily forcing evacuations as waters rise, while Michigan battles rapid thaw and river overflows. Dozens of families flee by rowboat and roads wash away in central regions.
Plans set in Akron for the funeral of Harvey Firestone founder of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. The body to lie in state at his Akron home with a service conducted by Rev Warner Parks of St Pauls Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Columbiana. Firestone died yesterday in Miami Beach.
Authorities hunt a thief who stole jewelry worth 90099 dollars from a Florida home of Mrs. Phill, wife of an English financier. The Sunday theft has left investigators with few definite clues as they pursue suspects.
The new library at North and East corners installs an electric eye lighting system to regulate first floor reading and periodical rooms. Miss Alice Slerning says the device prevents dim lighting, activates with appropriate brightness, and needs little maintenance, aiding reading comfort and safety.
An airship from the USSR on a mercy mission crashed head-on into a mountainside near Murmansk, injuring several aboard. An official commission was dispatched from Murmansk to investigate the wreck as peasants reported the thunderous impact while the craft headed toward the far north.
Pittsburgh report from February 6 notes the Allegheny River ice gorge above Mosprove shows movement toward the city. Engineers say crest water near 6 feet below flood stage poses no danger to navigation. observations at Franksin indicate two thin ice forces drove the river to 10.23 feet, five feet above normal.
President Roosevelt plans a broader Works Progress Administration expansion to meet governors and miners plea for aid. Congressional reports say a large deficiency appropriation is sought and he may request further funds to sustain relief through the current fiscal year.
Vera Parks, 23, of Newara New Jersey, was selected for a humorous prize in a quirky contest. The event highlighted witty quips attributed to Dorothy Parker and other noted writers.
Sullivan, also known as Tarear Heeman, petitions the Utah Board of Pardons to spare five named persons and seeks mercy for himself. The application, alongside 56 others, outlines a clemency plea to be heard February 1 in Philadelphia, as a state board reviews cases and considers commutations and reprieves.
Two firefighters sustained injuries while battling a fire at the Negley apartment complex in Pittsburgh. Six other workers were overcome by smoke and six families were left homeless as investigators, led by Fire Chief Nicholas Phelin, probed the incident.
Death records list Peter Catlin Kelley age 44 of Ep wort street and Gregory Ortewski age 46 of D304 South Jefferson Street. No further details provided in the fragmented notice.
Britain proposes a conference soon and invites United States representatives to participate in discussions as part of efforts to secure a broader agreement. The text notes possible maneuvering toward an international Act and references loaned services and survey objectives amid the diplomatic moves.
Fragmentary text shows rising dispute between Lewis and Green, with unclear details about actions or dates. No definitive outcomes or participants beyond the two names.
The readable text shows garbled names and phrases about a team and opponents but contains no clear events, scores, or locations. No coherent players or teams are identifiable, making a definitive summary untenable.
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