05 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1937
Page
1
Tacoma reports a woman enters the Mattson kidnap investigation as orders rise for the 10 year old boy’s return. Authorities and family, including Dr William W Mattson, await a possible ransom payment of 28000, seen as near imminent.
London broadcasts a protest to Franco's Junta over Spanish rebels delaying British ships. Emergency orders go to 17 Royal Navy vessels in Spanish waters. A destroyer is sent to Cadiz after the orange laden merchantman Etrib is stopped. If fired upon, British ships are ordered to respond.
A powerfully Democratic 75th Congress opens with 76 senators and 332 representatives, leaving Republicans in a minority position. The session looms as a lengthy, contentious start to the New Deal era, with Roosevelt's message and inaugural address guiding early priorities.
Downtown motorists face parking troubles as some fail to renew auto license plates on time. Social security expansion nudges extra help in state federal project jobs. A local weather prophet cites equinox winds for a mild winter. Police search for a youth who carved Stop That on a parked car trunk.
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a maximum of 37 and a minimum of 25 with no precipitation and a river stage of 7.4 feet. For the same date last year the maximum was 39 and the minimum 23 with no precipitation.
Six youths condemned to die for a Brooklyn subway hold up and murder paced their cells in Sing Sing awaiting the Thursday night execution. The five others named are Joseph Bolognia Eugene Bruno Theodore Di Donne Samuel Kimmel Salvatore Scala and Dominick Zizze. An earlier 1912 mass killing at Sing Sing set a record. this likely will be shorter and witnessed by 20 to 25 officials and reporters.
London reports Britain ordered more than a dozen ships, including the Mediterranean fleet flagship, to move into Spanish waters as naval concerns overshadow politics amid the Spanish civil war.
Sheriff Edward D. Pritchard and Chief Deputy Ben Hartland will bring Rocco Esposito to the area from Harrisburg this afternoon. Esposito is charged with the October 1906 murder of Francesco Romeo near West Pittsburg. He was captured at Hauleybury Ontario by Investigator Frank Costa after months of pursuit.
Secretary of Labor Perkins met with President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss the automobile strike as mediation intensifies. White House sources say the labor trouble may be addressed at the cabinet meeting scheduled for two this afternoon.
Vienna dispatch reports the Duke of Windsor paid a 900 dollar telephone bill for calls to Cannes. He also reportedly phoned Mrs Wallis Simpson three times in one day despite the expense.
Work on the State Highway department garage and storage building advances with the exterior nearly finished. About a month of interior work remains and occupancy is expected in early February, though no firm date has been set.
Mrs. J. C. Leohner of Highland Avenue sustained a broken left leg in a fall at the Highland U. P. church during a Woman's club meeting on Monday. She fell while looking for the janitor in a dark hallway and was taken by ambulance to Jameson Memorial Hospital. Her condition was reported as good.
Monessen Pa Jan 5 One seat in the state house was empty at Harrisburg when the legislature convened. Rep C Fred Mentzer who died last night after a protracted illness held the third district of Westmoreland county and was 48.
Democratic control ushers in a new political era as the 1937 general assembly convenes at noon in Harrisburg. Gov George H Earle will address the legislature and state on radio at 7 30 pm after organizational formalities.
Mrs Oma Mae Miller mother of four and Warren Beeman building contractor wed by filing a self binding contract with the public recorder. Officials say the agreement is legal and binding and would require a divorce if violated. The document omits the word obey.
Harry Cohen and Mrs. Lena Casella reported a motor vehicle collision at West Home and South Jefferson streets at noon yesterday. Casella suffered a slight head injury. Eli Shifman reported a separate crash involving his car and a truck on East Washington street at 11 15 a.m. Monday.
Detroit reports the strike shrinking productivity as layoffs surge. About 70 000 to 80 000 workers idle nationwide with 7 000 of 12 000 at Ternstedt Parts Manufacturing laid off and Toledo Chevrolet hit by walkouts. Homer Martin cites no immediate response to Alfred Sloan’s demand over who runs GM plants.
Nearly 214 seniors will receive diplomas at the January division commencement of Senior High School class of 1937. Baccalaureate services are set for Sunday, January 24, with plans underway for the program and speaker. Principal Frank L. Orth announced the date and noted the faculty advisor for the class is Robert Mills in the commercial department.
County Superintendent John C. Svling and the Lawrence County School Directors Association are organizing their annual convention set for January 21. Details of the program are being finalized and will be announced in the coming days.
Congress moved to fast track emergency neutrality legislation in response to Spain's civil war. The bill would extend the act to cover civil war, halt arms shipments to Spain, add credits and war supplies to the embargo list, and grant the president broader discretion in applying the act to belligerents.
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr a new Massachusetts Republican senator was among elevator passengers during the Senate opening in Washington. The crowded car dropped forty feet to the pit but safety devices and careful handling kept injuries from occurring. Lodge reached his destination smiling as others escaped to the basement. Dr John A Meehan and his wife and family returned from a motor trip to Mexico City.
At Hamilton Field California on January 5 fifteen army bombing planes were ordered to search for a missing Martin bomber. Second Lieut Herbert E Knieriem the pilot and Sergt Hartley Robert the mechanic disappeared during a formation flight of the 11th bombardment squadron over the San Joaquin valley.
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Death notices list Salvatore Anzalone age 47 of 518 Pearson Street Mack Reed age 61 of Lawrence County Home and Mrs Elizabeth Marshall of 828 Bear South Mill Street.
Germany escalates pressure demanding release of cargo from Allied ships as potential Pacific blockade threat looms. The move signals intensified intervention fears across Europe and sparks concern among nations about possible escalation and wider conflict.
Berlin reports an ultimatum to Spain demanding the release of the cargo and passengers of the German steamer Palos within three days. If refused, two Spanish ships seized by Nazi warships will be handed to Franco’s rebel fleet and further drastic action may follow. A Pacific blockade is under consideration, with plans to extend to Spanish waters.
Madrid's leftist defense Junta admitted rebel gains northwest of Madrid after intense bombardment and blamed German aid and General Wilhelm Faupel for Loyalist setbacks. The Junta asserted Faupel directs forces besieging Madrid from Burgos.
Arthur Mometer notes the Christmas decor being packed away as the living room returns to normal. Wreaths boxed, floor cleaned, toys stored, and a hint of sadness lingers with the season ending while the weather repeats a forty one day.
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