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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
1
Alice Longworth argues Mr Farley’s brief leave is a face saving device to avoid resignation. She notes Roosevelt’s 1934 directive on dual roles and warns reappointment could be risky if Farley does not fully step down.
President Roosevelt plans an August tour of the drought stricken Dakotas and Minnesota to assess conditions. Critics say his presence will influence the 1936 race, especially in Lemke territory where North Dakota leaders push third party votes, potentially hurting the Democratic ticket.
A scorching heat wave grips the city with noon readings near 115 degrees and shade temperatures around 90 to 96 degrees. Streets shimmer, sidewalks sear, ice men smile, and coal dealers lament the long wait for relief as residents seek cool spots and cool beverages while the calendar marks a dramatic swing from 35 below to today’s searing heat.
Col Frank Knox, Republican vice presidential nominee, chats with GOP campaign manager John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican National Committee, in Chicago, as they plan campaign strategy.
Yesterday afternoon campers at Camp East Brook enjoyed a heat high for the season as about 100 girls splashed in the pool. Lawrence county swimming holes drew crowds with about 200 people in several spots. New Castle prepares for August reunions August 13 to 20 attracting out of town visitors.
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a maximum of 98 and a minimum of 62 with no precipitation. River stage reads 44. The same date last year recorded a high of 81 and a low of 63.
International News Service reports a deadly statewide heat wave with three deaths and hundreds of heat prostrations. Pittsburgh hit near 90s before noon and may surpass 100 for first time since 1918, Philadelphia and Harrisburg also endure extreme heat.
Officials say Pennsylvania agricultural districts escaped drought effects with good rains in the past three weeks. No drought threats reported in Western Pennsylvania and streams are in good shape, with ample water supplies and crops in excellent condition statewide.
The day is the hottest in years with temperatures reaching around 100 degrees between 9 am and noon. Workers in mills and outdoors feel the heat while forecasters expect some relief tonight to aid sleeping comfort.
Fireman George Shellog of 712 East Long Avenue, stationed at No. 5 engine house, dislocated his shoulder while battling a small blaze in an awning at 30 West Long Avenue Wednesday afternoon shortly after 3 o clock. He felt no pain at the time but later required hospital treatment at New Castle.
Ottawa reports deadly heat sweeping Eastern Canada with temperatures near 100 degrees. The extreme heat raises casualties and damages crops and forests as the nation grapples with ongoing sizzling conditions.
Gov. Alfred M. Landon opens major talks with farm leaders in Topeka to draft a farm relief program for his Republican nomination speech. He meets Frank O. Lowden Otis Glenn Arthur Capper Clifford Hope and R K Laubengayer and outlines a tentative plan aligned with Cleveland convention pledges. He also watches Kansas legislature as two constitutional amendments move forward to allow state aid and participation in federal pension and unemployment benefits.
Bids opened for the West Washington street bridge improvement with E. Trimpey of Rockwood low at 10600 dollars. Farris Engineering of Pittsburgh 11000, E F Scanlon of New Castle 11450. Bond awaited before contract approval. The plan: remove the center lane barrier and open the full bridge floor to traffic while work proceeds.
A brutal heat wave hits Pennsylvania with temperatures soaring above 100 in multiple cities. Philadelphia topped 101 and neared 104, while Pittsburgh reached 100 with possible 101. Harrisburg recorded 98 and Bangor reported an unofficial 104 as deaths and prostrations were anticipated.
Death records note Cornelius James Miller aged 89 of 221 East North Street John Brenner 76 Ellwood City Mary Elizabeth Graham 85 of 1 New Castle R D 5 Caroline Moosman 82 Aliquippa Pa Martha Ann McComb 93 Hillsville were recorded in the local obituary column
United Mine Workers severed friendly relations with the AFL and Lewis did not appear before the AFL executive council to explain his role in leading an industrial organizing drive. The move signals a split between craft unions in the AFL and the CIO driven industrial unions led by Lewis and eleven allied unions. The action foreshadows a national division of union forces into two camps.
Eleven Japanese soldiers were killed and five wounded in a clash with 300 bandits in the eastern Fentieng region. Reports from Japanese sources arrived in Mukden.
Captain F. M. Butler of the Works Progress Administration said work on the new municipal airport will begin Monday morning July 13. Deeds for city property are in Harrisburg for verification before construction starts this week. Michael Scanlon will supervise the project with about 200 men set to work for six months.
By L. W. Meredith Washington July 9 President Roosevelt's interdepartmental committee and the agriculture department drought committee summon investigators and field representatives from the Ag Re settlement WPA and AAA to a meeting tomorrow to devise relief for the expanding drought emergency.
In Harrisburg Democrats press for emergency relief fund transfers while Senate Republicans resist. After four days without checks, 567,700 recipients await action as Democrats demand tax measures and a relief program before approving new funds.
Washington reports say Japan aims to spark a spy scare story to counter the Thompson case in Los Angeles. Officials doubt two U S institutions in Japan harbor spies while privately viewing Tokyo’s tactic as public relations. Thompson received a 15 year sentence for selling naval secrets.
Federal meteorologists predict showers may reach Iowa from the northwest to ease the drought and save corn crops. Heat deaths rise with about 150 fatalities and $300 million in losses. Iowa faces seven straight days above 100 degrees and 20 heat related deaths. Michigan reports 18 heat deaths as drought affects 3 to 5 million Americans.
Chicago reports a Pacific blast keeps Middle West hot with Ionia Michigan recording 121 degrees the hottest in the nation yesterday. Other top readings include Danville 109 Peoria 106 and Bismarck 106 as cities across the country reach the 98 to 109 range.
Arthur Memeter recalls days of knee deep snow and plummeting temperatures as he notes today’s forty six why ninety four degrees and the contrast to past storms. He muses about weather’s grip on vigor while hinting at a creekside cooling escape.
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