11 Jul 1938
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1938
Page
1
Weather bulletin for Prey Ros area reports daytime temperatures around mid 30s Celsius with slight cloud cover. Light winds from the east expected, chances of brief showers in the late afternoon. Overnight lows near 22 Celsius with continued humidity.
A statewide grand jury probe into graft charges is slated to begin in August with jurors to be called in September to hear testimony. The investigation, led by officials in the governor's administration and a special prosecutor, aims to probe alleged political corruption and misconduct.
A late edition report recounts a fatal air crash near a village in New Orleans area. Five people died including Woodrow Lorenze and others. injuries were sustained by several passengers. Investigators and local officials described the impact as violent with the plane breaking apart on landing approach.
WEST SAUGERTIES July 11 Three people died today from electrocution while attempting to string an aerial for a radio in a summer cottage. Ella Simon 40 of White Stone S I was killed when she grasped the live aerial wire. Joli Schafft 40 of Astoria L J and Jacqueline Krable 11 of Astoria were also electrocuted.
President Roosevelt continues his political tour with a brief Sunday speech in Texas and plans to move Tuesday into Colorado Utah and Nevada. The President urged attracting industry with cheap labor while warning against excessive wage reductions that depress buying power.
Two hundred attended the Golden Jubilee services at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic church in Sunshlees. Bishop Boyle of the Pittsburgh Diocese led a solemn mass for the parish’s fiftieth birthday observance. A requiem mass for deceased members and benefactors will follow.
Obituary and local notices list death of agount there sident Zon 1a p Ree and retirement after AO years service on the Pennsylviun ub rarpoad. The piece names officers and directors amid scattered addresses and ages including May Campbell Zerner 65 Wallace Ave and several residents from Akron to Ellwood City.
Harrisburg dispatch notes 21.58 miles of highway in 12 projects were to be opened July 22 at Arch Wave. Officials Brownmiller and Loxley announced the year’s pace, detailing 17 major items including one concrete structure. Rural route between New Galilee and Moravia to receive resurfacing.
Ellwood City asks county officials to launch a full investigation into the bridge issue. Commissioners plan a probe to assess structural integrity and determine necessary repairs or replacement, aiming to safeguard local traffic and commerce.
A record-breaking flight from New York to Paris reportedly completed in about half the time of Lindbergh’s era. Howard Hughey and three companions were part of the voyage, receiving a warm Parisian reception on arrival at Le Bourget. A mechanical delay earlier halted takeoff due to bent elevator rods, sending the aircraft to a hangar for repairs before the journey could begin.
A Yangtze River port at Kiukiang was heavily shelled by three Japanese warships after warning shots. The attack involved U S gunboat Menominee and other vessels. reports say Japanese spearheads reached Kulane, 12 miles southeast, as land operations around Hankow and Kiukiang intensified. The dispatch notes American and British crews aboard several gunboats and mentions ongoing aerial campaign coverage.
Five people died in a Sunday morning car crash near Rose Point where the vehicle overturned after leaving the Slippery Rock rear. Names tied to family and memorial hospital care included Jameson and Payne case details. survivors listed with injuries and hospital care.
In a WPA revision project on Hazelcratt Avenue between the Iie and Mor streets, graders are at work with a 33 foot width plan. Preparation includes grading and removing a stone wall for new base and surface, with completion expected as work continues on the Wilton Road segment near Walmingley.
A flood of fatal weekend crashes claims twelve lives across Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Police report multiple high speed incidents, including a deadly crosswalk collision in Rochester and several highway wrecks near Central Pennsylvania.
Eskimo region endures extreme heat with temperatures pushing record levels. Officials warn持续 high humidity and power grids strained as residents report unusual warmth and health risks. Public advisories urge hydration and limit outdoor activity amid rising temperatures.
A large turnout gathered at The Park for the Lincoln-Garfield School reunion. Hundreds attended from cities including Las Angles, Akron, Catlin, Warrenton, and Glenshaw, with relatives and alumni reconnecting amid old sports events and memories, as reported in a two page continuation.
A Youngstown man drowned in the river amid a reported incident near the city. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene as the search for the victim was undertaken and the death is under investigation.
Cement plants run at full capacity amid steady demand and ongoing maintenance projects. Officials report stable output across facilities with no major shutdowns or disruptions affecting production timelines.
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