12 Jan 1935
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1935
Page
1
Defense experts pore over handwriting exhibits as the Hauptmann murder trial adjourns to Monday. Flemington returns to calmer streets with newsreel crews off duty while thousands are expected to tour the courthouse and jail tomorrow, Hauptmann remains silent under tight guard.
The Department of Highways suspends the Detour Bulletin for a period and Jan 31 detour changes were received from The News. Eastern state detours added and five removed. the notice reflects new detours and removals in that region.
Surprise witness Mrs. Hermine Koren described as the woman in green who confronted Dr. John F Condon is expected to play a key role in the Bruna Hauptmann trial at Flemington New Jersey for the Lindbergh baby murder.
Visitors begin streaming into Harrisburg as preparations for the governor-elect George H. Earle inauguration parade accelerate. Col Fred B. Kerr will serve as chief marshal, with Guy J. Swope as chief of staff and Brig. Gen. William McLean in command of military units. The event starts at 10 A M next Tuesday, promising the longest Pennsylvania parade in state history.
Register and Recorder William R. Hanna announces a large Democratic delegation from New Castle and Lawrence county will attend Governor-elect George Earle's inauguration in Harrisburg next Tuesday. Over a hundred delegates plus groups from Grove City and Sapperton Hock will travel by special train Monday with Pullman cars, sleeping aboard near the capitol. Ellwood City and other Lawrence county towns will send trains here. Return trip is scheduled for the following Wednesday.
Daily weather figures report the 24 hour period ending nine o'clock this morning. Maximum 40, minimum 2u, trace snowfall, and river stage 7.3 feet. For the same date four years ago: maximum 39, minimum 24, and no precipitation.
City council members appear misinformed about the Falls street property near North Mercer. Attorney William J. Caldwell, a Library Board of Trustees member, says the library is not the owner of the planned site and urges reading the Wells B. Clendenin will for context. The document hints at a future "Clendenin Library and Art Gallery" but remains unclear on ownership.
In Flemington W J Jan 12 an old courthouse attacher stands firm as crowds prepare for a Sunday sight selling K Tax. Last week thousands blocked roads while a sign promised a line forms to the Jeri Sign. This week the line sign is down and may not return. The attacher vows no cronies will enter early.
Washington observers forecast a delayed Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of Congress act abrogating the gold clause in bonds. The stakes are vast, involving Roosevelt policy and large sums, with the court likely to take more time than usual.
Three people died and more than a score were wounded in Tacubaya near Mexico City as Catholics protested the detention of their parish priest. A volley of shots followed a first encounter outside the Espiritu Santo church with about 50 worshippers barricading inside and exchanging fire with police.
Public will be barred from using the old post office yard and driveways for parking as federal offices open a new building on the diamond. Postmaster Richard A l m stated regulations forbid parking and entrances will be closed soon. Ground damage and blocking access were noted by property custodian Breen and Space must be closed.
Coroner A W Dosch investigates the death of seven year old Lois Matthews of Kittanning Pa who was struck by a automobile as she stepped from her school teacher's car Initial details indicate a tragic pedestrian accident with authorities reviewing the scene and circumstances for a clearance of any charges or fault as the inquiry proceeds
A New Castle Chamber of Commerce event led by I G Genkinger showcased efforts to develop Beaver Mahoning and Shenango rivers for slackwater navigation. Delegation met with Senator Jos Guffey and Congressman Charles R Eckert among others to push channelization and attract new industries to sites in New Castle.
International News Services reports volunteers are dragging the St. Lawrence River to recover Morris Knight, 39, inventor of the ice water boat, after a late yesterday accident with his craft. His assistant Richard Andress, 38, was lost with him.
Special dispatch from Beverly Hills notes heated reactions to a boxing promoter's plan and Max Beer taking unprecedented steps. The letter frames a clash between fighters, fans, and promoters, highlighting fear of large purses and rapid, high-stakes bouts.
Saarbrucken curbed by martial law as plebiscite nears with four power forces under the League of Nations policing. About 500 local police and 40,000 voters from Germany arrive by 37 trains while Neuenkirken Mines troops guard against trouble. Camelots Du Roi staged demonstrations along the French front to test authorities.
Philadelphia report states that eight thousand applications in Pennsylvania for Home Owners Loan Corporation loans will be cleared within a month or five weeks, says J Stanley Baughman, state manager. The 21,000 applications held in abeyance since December remain untouched while Congress debates new funding for owner loans. Officials hope for a sufficient appropriation to process all pending requests.
Congressman Charles R. Eckert of Pennsylvania's 26th district will serve on the Rivers and Harbors committee in the current session. The assignment aligns with his campaign push for the Beaver Mahoning canal and related projects, as Eckert supported canal advancement through the committee. Berlin sought a place on the Rules panel, but Guffey blocked that move, with Berlin later appearing on Coinage Education and Mines and Mining and threatening resignation from those panels.
Dates September 17 18 19 1935 set for the New Castin Pair fair grounds to see a new building erected by a group of sportsmen using the grounds. A. Clyde Shonf manager announced the action after a Friday meeting of the Fair Association. Shoat authorized to attend the state fair meetings in Harrisburg June 29 and 30. Fred J Reed and wife visited Mrs D N Karst and returned to Kingwood W Va. Reed is Preston County agricultural agent. trip partly business.
Death notices list Rodgers 84 of 416 Rusty Avenue. John FF McConnell 70 of New Wilmington. Edith A Cochran Aliquippa. Dick Wallace 15 of 208 Sheridan Avenue. John Clifford McClelland 55 of 400 Pine Street.
Amelia Earhart Putnam, famed aviatrix, nears completion of a 2400 mile solo flight from Hawaii to Oakland. After 13 hours aloft she reports clouds at 5000 feet and says everything is OK. At 5:45 am PST she is at 8000 feet, about ten hours from Honolulu and five from the coast, with speed around 150 miles per hour.
The new county home well operated for two hours delivering water at 2000 gallons per hour. The 341 foot deep bore rose to 200 feet during pumping. Water cleared up and is reported excellent.
A fragmented reflection on winter skating and leisure. The speaker longs for a lake outing with skates, imagining a car equipped for ice and snow and the quiet thrill of gliding despite the harsh weather and personal comforts.
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