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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1937
Page
1
Spanish rebel leaders deny charges by France amid tensions over Moroccan affairs. The dispute centers on accusations linked to support networks and regional influence in Morocco. Local observers warn of possible shifts in alliances and control of resources.
Berlin reports Chancellor Hitler holds talks over the Franco German Morocco crisis as Voelkischer Beobachter prints a front page editorial claiming Paris seeks war in Morocco. The piece, issued with Hitler's approval, warns of immense European consequences from such action. In Madison, Wisconsin, students protested Dr Glenn Frank's ouster before Gov La Follette calmed the crowd.
France accuses Germany of invading Spanish Morocco in violation of treaties. Spanish rebel leader denies the claim while London doubts its seriousness. Britain plans a unilateral ban on British volunteers in Spain, with France set to follow. Italy is cited as the move origin, but Rome and Berlin show no clear response.
Snow blanketed parts of Ohio near the state line with ice on branches creating a glassy look. About 10 000 new trees are planted in Gas ton Park and a new tennis court is finished. Jameson Memorial hospital welcomed six newborns and ice coated autos circulate city streets.
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 o clock this morning show a maximum of 33 and a minimum of 23 with no precipitation and a river stage of 9.7 feet. For the 24 hour period ending at 9 o clock Sunday morning the maximum temperature reached 42 and the minimum 20 with 0.50 inches of precipitation.
In Detroit on January 11 union leader Homer Martin announced a trip to Washington to press the UAW against General Motors. At Pontiac five men were ejected from the Pontiac Motor plant during a dispute sparked by a sit down strike. One worker was injured as guards and workers clashed amid the labor action.
Detroit January 11 action shifts toward Washington as showdown week began in the auto strike with General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union poised to decide next steps. Reports say Homer Martin head of the UAW would appeal directly to the press.
Fire caused by a kerosene lamp explosion in a Willard area farm home left two dead Mrs Frances G Ziegler 35 and her five year old daughter Emily. Seven other family members were seriously burned including Kenneth 10 John 3 and Della Jean 2 while William the father and three other children sustained less severe burns.
Thomas Leonhardt of R. F. D. No. 2 was brought to Jameson Memorial hospital at 7 15 p m Sunday evening with severe bruises from a car brake release incident that knocked him down and ran over him. Hospital reports his injuries are not serious.
Readers report page 16 extends to St. Cloud Florida in the far south region.
Sealer of Weights and Measures James Rae announced a January 15 deadline for New Castle coal dealers to secure special license plates. Dealers with no plates on January 16 will be prosecuted.
Paris reports formal government steps to stop French volunteers joining the Spanish civil war. A three point law would impose jail terms fines and loss of citizenship for recruitment on French soil. Britain backs measures as Franco replies with a conciliatory note about foreign troops in Morocco.
Weary parents of 10 year old Charles Mattson appeal to the kidnapper in a Seattle newspaper personal column for the return of their son after three weeks of mystery. Dr William W Mattson says they have done all they can but will not give up. Police fear Charles fate lies in winter mountains or Puget Sound as ransom note demands 28000 dollars.
Robert Hazelhurst McAdoo, 38, a New York investment banker and son of Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, died in New York today of pneumonia. His mother Sara Fleming of Chattanooga, Tenn., died in 1912. He was separated a year ago from his wife Lorraine Towan of Pasadena, whom he married in 1923.
Archbishop Dennis Dougherty of Philadelphia travels to Manila for the Eucharistic Congress after visiting the Vatican. He departed for Naples to embark for Manila and gave the Fascist salute to Italian government and Vatican officials.
Washington January 11 sources say President Roosevelt will take office with the current cabinet unchanged despite rumors of resignations. Harry Woodring remains secretary of war after Dern's death while Farley may retire if offered a private sector post but is expected to stay briefly. The president proposes a comprehensive overhaul and potential creation of a department of public welfare and a department of public works.
The president asked Congress for a deficiency appropriation of 790 million dollars to fund WPA and related projects from February through June. He estimated 2.58 million unemployed would be covered in winter, noting a net reduction of over 800 thousand since March. He remained optimistic, citing higher non agricultural employment this winter and predicting further relief roll reductions in spring and summer.
The Lawrence County council seeks a new Boy Scout executive after Chester H. Childs left May 24 last year. A prospective candidate notified leaders Saturday he cannot consider the position, and at the annual council meeting at First Christian church Tuesday at 8 p.m. the special committee report on naming a new executive will be presented.
Post office officials report 12 710 federal social security accounts assigned today to workers in the New Castle district. Incoming cards have subsided. Postmaster Richard A Steen says no word yet on a regional office site for the Social Security Board in New Castle.
City detectives hunt for identity of skilled safe-crackers who pried open a side window and forced drills through a safe at Al Scarazzo coal dealer and beer distributor on South Mill Street. About 6:30 am today the robbery was discovered with $2500 missing, insured for 1000. Police seek fingerprints and clues.
Pennsylvania relief officials report the week ended January 2 added 1 88 cases bringing total to 143 007. Relief director Kark De Schweiritz notes 4 898 cases opened and 3 010 closed the smallest monthly net change since October 1934. Net increases in 48 of 67 counties with 18 decreases and Greene county unchanged.
Rotary club members at The Castleton heard Louis W. Fuess present Our State's Forestry Work with color slides illustrating Pennsylvania forests and conservation efforts.
Death notices list Mary Joan Lombardo age 2 of 13 Montgomery Avenue Alphonso Felix age 29 of 331 South Cedar Street Mrs. Fred E Linton age 28 Meadville and Wilhelmina Hassig age 76 Shenango Township.
Police report a man from Youngstown deceived Steve Bobula of 540 Sampson Street of 200 dollars. The suspect claimed to help Bobula earn big money, showed a large cash roll, and persuaded a bank withdrawal before vanishing with the funds. Police seek the confidence man, last seen leaving the city.
Mr and Mrs M W Hyde of 1201 Wilmington avenue traveled to Conneautville after learning Mrs Charles Peck of that town died in a crash when the car she rode in was hit by a train.
Civilians stream from Madrid as shells fall while the center of action shifts to the Guadalajara front. Loyalists report repulses near Guadalajara but warn the attack will resume. rebels claim progress and target Malaga. Compulsory evacuation of Madrid by non fighters begins.
Three killed and three injured in Pittsburgh over the weekend in auto crashes. Two deaths resulted from hit-and-run drivers. Observers say a car killed a middle aged woman stopped 40 feet away as the driver examined the front end and drove away.
Harry King Raymond, director and former vice president of the B. F. Goodrich Company and Akron, Ohio, resident, died Sunday in a New York hotel at the age of 59.
A playful verse describes folks and a doglike voice heard on the street as winter sniffling season rolls in. The speaker notes high barked sounds from voices and a chilly day marked at thirty three degrees.
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