31 Jan 1938
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1938
Page
1
Reports describe massive raids on Barcelona causing hundreds of deaths and widespread destruction. Rebels demand retaliation and threaten further strikes while civilians suffer in the streets and ruined neighborhoods.
A community effort at the East Washmet Street library displays a collection of about 400 books with shelves awaiting visitors. Volunteers note increased activity around the public phone lines as residents prepare for the weekend event and the upcoming winter drive.
Fragmentary weather note records a daily report with scattered terms and names. It mentions temperature and precipitation with traces but lacks clear measurements or locations.
Congressman Lemke addressed a North Dakota audience at a nonpartisan club event. He criticized Washington experts, urged common sense, warned of overproduction, and called for wealth equality and a sound money system as he argued for returning to stable economic footing.
Shenango plant hosts Family Night with employees and relatives enjoying an evening program of entertainment. David Tucker was to chair but illness in his family, David Jones led the opening and introduced MC Harry Devies. Performers including a chorus and glee numbers impressed attendees.
A kerosene explosion and open grate fire in Oxford, Ohio, killed four children aged 8, 14 months, 6, and 3 along with an adult. The blast also sent another person to hospital as firefighters battled flames and found victims among the debris.
Unemployment compensation plans underway to aid jobless workers. Checks distributed to eligible claimants starting this week with an expected average payment near $9.50 per person. A long term fund of about $88 million has been accumulated to support these payments.
In Pittsburgh five hours after an accidental self stabbing while cutting meat at a butcher shop, 22 year old Pascali St Albert of Mt Washington died in a South Side hospital. The incident occurred last night and investigations follow.
The Hague Jan 31 a girl born to Crown Princess Juliana ending a 60 year male heir gap. Officials announce mother and child are well as royal heralds tout the birth across the empire.
On January 31 Solicitor General Stanley Reed took the oath as associate justice, shifting the supreme court toward liberal justices. Chief Justice Hughes administered the oath as President Roosevelt watched with his son James Roosevelt and his wife nearby.
Three dead and five injured in a two car auto skid on a city curve in Patian township. Victims include Mrs Edna Masters, 46, of McKeesport and Mr Williams Johnston, 60, of Pittsburgh, plus Mrs Sarah Johnston, 60, his wife.
A severe blizzard and sub zero cold wave strike Michigan isolating villages and lumber camps. A Brunswick factory roof caved in at Big Bay. 150 workers lose jobs as repair may take two months. Highways blocked by 20 foot drifts. Marquette cut off with drifting snow. travel chaos persists across the Upper Peninsula.
A fire in the Bubber Bill school near Franklin was caused by an overheated flue and smoke filled the rooms as temperatures hovered near 20. Franklin firefighters quickly controlled the blaze on an ice covered day. Damage confined to one room. officials declared a holiday until repairs are completed.
The Supreme Court issued two unanimous opinions upholding broad powers of the National Labor Relations Board and banning lower court injunctions against labor board hearings. Justice Louis Brandeis announced the rulings as part of a liberal shift following Justice Reed's oath. The decisions endorse the Wagner Act's constitutionality and solidify federal oversight of labor disputes.
Shanghai dispatch describes swift Chinese battalions delaying Japanese advances toward the Lunghai rail junction. Foreign advisors aid Chinese forces in coordinating irregular units near Lake Tai and along the Lunghai front, while coast-area efforts see Japan making limited penetrations.
Two youths Howard Eyler aged 22 and Robert Hall 24 were drowned at the Raystown Dam after thawing ice broke. Four rescuers narrowly escaped as they plunged into the reservoir while trying to save them. Eyler was a Huntingdon hardware store manager and Hall hailed from Tyrone.
Washington reports that the American government vows court martial for the officer in charge and 30 soldiers over the assault on American Consul Joan M. Anson in Nanking, Japan. The action targets the responsible command and unit.
Rep Snell urged definite action to free private enterprise from what he called New Deal restrictions. He called for reorganizing White House press conferences to curb misstatements and argued for drastic changes to federal policy affecting finance and industry to reduce unemployment.
Gerald PL Vultee, noted aircraft designer, and his wife died when their plane crashed on a return flight to Glendale. Their wreckage was found on Wilson Mountain eight miles north of Sedona after a days-long search prompted by a missing report.
Firemen from both paid and volunteer companies gathered at the Central station and marched to the First M E church for the annual memorial service. Reverend Mr Lean led the sermon honoring five heroes who protect the city from fire. Special music and tributes highlighted the department's yearlong service and individuals like Reynolds and Robert C.
Unprecedented mail at the White House this morning pushes the March of Dimes drive past previous records. The drive has raised a substantial sum toward President Roosevelt’s family paralysis fund, with much of the money coming from dimes and smaller contributions.
A fragment lists residents with ages and addresses including Mrs Agnes Moore Mrs FW Bradley 79 of Pulaski Pa Granville Stith 48 225 Loeust St Jennie Jones 64 1507 Tinga ree Betty dae Uenining Haven street William Main 62 Ellwood City Mrs Marine BE Metz 17 MM Jackson W Chalmers Henderson 78 Neslummmock avenue New Wihninge rton The text quality is partial and contains garbled place names and misspellings.
The state supreme court upholds two measures approved by the last legislature, including a major reform of the poor relief system and a teachers law decision. The ruling clarifies terms and implications for state aid and education support.
Washington dispatch states queries reach Japan regarding reports of massive ships. The message notes potential tonnage beyond the London treaty limits and references American and British concerns. Official sources cite a 35,000 ton threshold and Japan’s stance on naval expansion amid treaty constraints.
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