09 Jul 1935
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1935
Page
1
Governor Lehman mobilizes all state agencies to rush relief to flood stricken areas in upstate New York. At least 47 dead and ten to fifteen million dollars in damage reported. Health officials rush anti-toxin and water safety measures amid ongoing floods.
International news brief outlines fading hopes to stop Mussolini's Ethiopian war as Italian and Abyssinian forces mass near Eritrea and Somaliland. Reports from Addis Ababa say hostilities are imminent, while other capitals note diplomatic strains and crisis responses.
Wednesday July 10 marks Suburban Day in New Castle when nearly fifty co operating merchants offer deep discounts. The monthly sale draws thrifty shoppers from Lawrence County with reduced prices on select goods.
An epidemic of house painting spreads across New Castle this summer. Doctors see no worry while painters and paint stores anticipate turning $150,000 into local business as weathered homes receive bright coats after lean years.
An evacuation train carrying American, British and Italian refugees left Addis Ababa for the frontier as tensions rise between Italy and Abyssinia. Three wagon loads of mixed Italian and Abyssinian descent girls educated at Maria Della Consolata boarded under heavy guard. An Italian official cited the children as future mothers of a new generation in Abyssinia. Authorities ordered mission schools to concentrate pupils to aid evacuation.
Announcement by State Grange Master J Audley Boak confirms New Castle will host a major state grange convention in December. The town pledges full support and expects a notable event with strong facilities and cooperation from local grangers. Some Commentary on area school grounds highlights contrast in maintenance with Moody and Wilmington avenues lawn praised as weedless and velvety.
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 o clock this morning show a maximum temperature of 81 this area and a minimum of 63 with no precipitation. River stage is 3.8 feet. Figures for the same date a year ago record a maximum of 77 and a minimum of 54 with 01 inches of rain.
MENARD Illinois July 9 On the Scales of Justice today three deaths balanced one The three were Edward Balling 19 John Krul 21 and Van Buren Dedmon 25 executed in the electric chair shortly after midnight at the Southern Illinois prison here They died for having killed William C Moss a 6 year old East St Louis motorman in a cheap robbery on February 22.
Federal prosecutors begin the case against Margaret Waley a 19 year old Salt Lake City girl tied to the Weyerhaeuser kidnapping amid a heavily guarded courthouse scene. National Guardsmen machine gunners and G men patrol as spectators fill the court. The case follows the rescue of 9 year old George Weyerhaeuser and the ransom paid.
Rep Ralph O Brewster Maine testified that Thomas Corcoran R F C attorney threatened to halt the Passamaquoddy project if a vote against the holding company death sentence. Brewster said the threat came both by phone and in person as the White House lobbying investigation heated up.
Dr Sarah Ruth Dean, previously convicted in the poisoning death of Dr J Preston Kennedy, is granted a full pardon by Governor Sennett Conner. She awaits next steps unsure of future plans while resting at her aunt's home in Greenwood Mississippi after the clemency reversal of a life term.
Republicans from six states gathered in Cleveland for the Republican Crusaders conference to draft resolutions for a party platform. Fervent debate centered on a farm plank with Michigan official F H Thomson expected to lead, while Ohio leaders signaled unity after a noisy but harmonious session.
City plans night work by an outside decorating firm for the Ahepa convention of the 10th district. The event draws about 3000 visitors with sessions at The Castleton and related activities citywide Friday through Monday.
New Castle postal receipts for April to June this year total $42,278.05, $4,088.08 above 1934's second quarter. Assistant Postmaster James G. Leslie cites box rental gains and postage stamp sales as key contributors, with stamp sales matching the entire 1934 quarter.
Two slight earthquake shocks rocked Salt Lake City at around 4 a m today, waking residents. The first shock lasted over 30 seconds and caused cracked windows while chandeliers stayed still, suggesting a different motion direction from earlier Hansel Valley temblors.
Senator Royal S. Copeland the Senate physician calls for a summer recess arguing many members over 58 are unsafe in the heat and that continued sessions reduce the quality of legislation. Reports note heart attacks among Representatives and rising strain in the Capitol.
Rev. C. W. Duff who returned from Ethiopia two weeks ago was summoned to Toronto for a hurried conference of missionaries and mission board members. The meeting addresses issues facing Abyssinia mission work as war tensions rise and the U.S. legation urges Americans to depart. Duff is on a year furlough and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Duff.
Special to The News from Beverly Hills praises John D. Rockefeller for his charitable giving and global impact. The writer notes Rockefeller's long life, influence in eradicating diseases, and asks him to share oil wealth to combat mosquitoes and aid home talent efforts. The letter closes with a personal sign off.
GLASGOW Mont July 9 Mrs Clifford Dashner 24 wife of a Work man on the Fort Peck dam was dead today 40 persons suffered injuries five of which may prove fatal and hundreds were homeless as the result of a terrific rain and wind storm which struck Wheeler a boom town of 1800 population late Mon Dozens of houses in Wheeler temporary structures built to provide accommodations for laborers on the dam were tossed about like cardboard Mrs Dashner was killed when her home was hurled against a neighbor's house
Frank A Flynn, convicted of murdering six year old Margaret Parlato by drowning in a bath tub at his home, was sentenced by County Judge Charles S Colden to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing the week of August 25.
Detroit July 9 Merton Ward Goodrich confessed killer of 17 year old Lillian Gallaher pleaded not guilty at arraignment on first degree murder charge.
Berlin dispatch reports General Kazushige Ugaki of the Supreme War Council says Japan cannot stay neutral if Italy fights Abyssinia. The Allgemene Nederlandsch Press Bureau correspondent in Tokyo relayed the claim today.
Washington observers warned that if Mussolini moves to conquer Ethiopia a twenty year war could loom for Italy. Diplomatic fear rose as the potential conflict was examined by military analysts.
The speaker envisions a pristine white linen suit for Arthur Memeter with pearl buttons to please the eye. He imagines wearing it to drive the family bus, noting stains from soup and eggs and cigarette marks. He still desires the blue shirt combo and stepping out to charm the ladies in warm eighty two degree weather.
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