23 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1939
Page
1
Spanish insurgent forces approach Martorell within miles of Barcelona as martial law is declared across Catalonia and southeastern Spain after a wartime meeting of leaders. authorities say Barcelona may resist for at least a week despite air raids and strategic mobilizations.
locals enjoy old fashioned winter scenes as children ride a bob sled hitched to an Amishman’s cart amid streetcar traffic. Croton avenue trolley resumes service after forty years, snowmen spring up, and town prepares for Valentine’s Day with window displays and cheerful city scenes.
United States weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 5 PM report maximum temperatures and minimum temperatures. Precipitation amounts and river stage readings are listed with stations and values.
Confidential dispatches in London report alleged internal German discontent and possible coups under Hitler. Nervous markets across Europe show declines. Switzerland boosts border guards near the eastern frontier. Austrian unrest rumors denied in Berlin but believed abroad. News from Whitehall signals cautious foreign policy moves.
Franco's forces press the second month of offensive as Garcia Valino and Harvarse troops join with Morrocean forces to threaten Barcelona from Igualada area. Sudden cold wave blankets the U S east with high winds and record lows, causing suffering and three deaths in Chicago.
Seven New Castle youths and three more from Lawrence County apply to Representative Graham for a Naval Academy vacancy. A Civil Service Commission test will be held next month at New Castle Buller and Beaver, with principal and three alternates named to take March entrance exams. Thirty seven candidates from the Lawrence Beaver and Butler districts registered for the preliminary test.
The New Castle memorial service for fallen city firemen was held Sunday evening at First Baptist Church. Rev. C. H. Heaton led the tribute, with many fire department representatives and city officials in attendance. Garth Edmundson performed three original organ pieces as the choir, directed by John W. Owens, accompanied a duet by Mrs. Paul D. Weller and Mrs. Stanley Reese. Continued on page two.
United States consul general Douglas Flood issued an evacuation order as insurgent forces neared Barcelona. Seventy Americans in Catalonia prepared to evacuate while bombing planes pounded the city. Walter D. Thursda directed a destroyer to move to Calderas to embark American refugees.
City firemen were called Sunday evening to the home of County Commissioner George H. Bolinger in Walmo where a back wall grate overheated. No damage occurred after removing a baseboard to inspect the seam. A separate call reported soot buildup and smoke at Ralph Stone’s 1129 Dewey avenue on Saturday. Firemen cleaned the chimney soot and no fire damage resulted. At 126 p m Saturday Mrs J M Trimble 135 East Moody avenue reported clothing in a box in the cellar on fire. firefighters extinguished the blaze and the loss was about 4 dollars.
An actress suffered serious burns while sitting in a New York restaurant on Monday the International News Service reports. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate she was seated when a blaze caused injuries. No further names or specifics could be confirmed from the available copy.
A Sunday morning substitution on the Croton avenue line disrupted streetcar service. Buses operated Saturday night, following sleet routes, with improved Croton residents’ service expected and street tracks on the affected streets to be laid and repaired soon.
Death notices list several individuals including Mrs. Thomas Lytle age 69 of Neshan Nock avenue and Charles T. Raush age 73 of Wampum along with other ages and locations such as Joseph Obodzinski 60 on Yoha Way and Donald Leroy Lowry 2. The fragmented items reference townships and places likely from a local obituary column dated Monday January 23 1939.
Tammany district leader James J. Hines faces a second trial for allegedly fixing a $20,000,000-a-year policy racket run by the Dutch Schultz mob. The case before Judge Charing C. Mou Jr follows a mistrial last September when prosecutors were deemed to have improperly questioned a witness. Dewey leads the prosecution with Lloyd Stryker among his aides as the courtroom buzzes with the familiar drama.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Arthur J. James administration faces quick action as the Pennsylvania Senate weighs two cabinet picks Tim J. Hamilton for Heeve Lavy for revenue and Major Lynn G. Adams for police commissioner after a scheduled confirmation hearing. The action follows a House calendar purge and a relief fund debate with $12,000,000 eyed for immediate public needs as final passage looms tomorrow.
Rev William McLean of First Methodist delivered a stirring baccalaureate sermon in the Cathedral for January graduates and friends. The theme The Challenge of Life urged three direct challenges: to high school achievement, to live the gospel, and to march onward and upward.
Washington C D C January 23 Representative Louis Graham of Denver won appointment to the Judiciary Committee in the House of Representatives. The selection marks him as a top priority choice for the Republican caucus and signals strong influence within the party on legal and constitutional matters.
Lawrence county was swept by the tail end of a blizzard after a spell of milder weather. Snow fell heavily Sunday morning with bursts of snow and a wind that died down by night. Highways were blocked and road-clearing suspended north of here as New York State felt the impact. Around an inch accumulated on Sunday with icy streets as temperature hovered near eight above zero. Street crews scattered ashes to melt the glare ice, making early morning travel difficult for residents.
In Barcelona on January 23 United States citizens in Catalonia were ordered to prepare for immediate evacuation. The order was issued by the United States consul general as insurgent forces neared the city defenses.
Nearly 150 reservations were made for the Junior Chamber of Commerce fourth anniversary dinner at The Casleton. Pres Presley N. Jones announced the 6 20 p m event with District Attorney Joan Lamoree as principal speaker and Alstopre to present The Juniour Chamber of Commerce. Other speakers include Fred L. Ronn Norman Sven Clark Laus B Round and Judge W Walter Brahar. The campaign added 78 new names to the rolls and runs through the month under chairman Howard M. Wytli.
Two bandits robbed Fisher and Addis jewelry store in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania shortly after opening. One wielded a revolver and the duo escaped in an automobile with an undetermined amount of diamonds and cash. Police described a man nicknamed Harry, about 25 to 30, feathered cap and red stocking cape, and a second suspect about 20s wearing a black overcoat and blue stocking cap.
Violent storms from the Atlantic hit the coasts of England and France starting January 23, causing at least 24 deaths. Seventeen drowned off France as small ships wrecked, while seven lifeboat men from Cornwall were killed attempting rescue. About 200 distress calls were logged.
W J Williamson, 67, longtime managing director of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, is identified as the man who suffered a fatal stroke yesterday while driving his car at his Charleston home. A native of Marietta Ohio, he previously served as vice president of Chesapeake and Ohio Telephone.
Ten survivors of a plane crash near New York are reported as the rescue effort continues with three people missing. Authorities say all rescued may survive, while search efforts for the missing continue in difficult mountainous terrain and amidst shifting weather conditions.
A garbled report notes actions against appointees of Earle amid a state inquiry. It references Gay and George, with unclear roles in the security or oversight body. Its fragmented phrasing mentions Pivalians and a jury-like secur ition, suggesting official personnel changes under investigation.
Fragmentary text notes a tragedy involving the Pesheps Crm natives with mentions of family men and cooks. The readable lines hint at a community incident and solemn reference to a bond or funeral, but details are unclear.
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