15 Jul 1938
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1938
Page
1
A man fatally injured Caroline before calling police and surrendering at the station. He claimed jealousy drove the attack and described planning the killing prior to the crime. Police found Caroline’s body and the suspect confessed after arriving at the station.
Fragmented mid July lines reflect an old almanac note predicting winter soon, with scattered musings on price, coal costs, and odd, garbled phrases. The text shows misread letters and stray words, suggesting a rough OCR of a local page item with weather and seasonal yarns.
Fragmentary weather note lists unclear values and names. Readable facts include mentions of daily conditions and general forecast but specifics are obscured by transcription errors. No clear locations dates or figures can be determined from the legible portion.
Significant note on the forthcoming visit of King George and Queen for Britain to France. The piece suggests the visit marks a shift in balance toward democracies and signals renewed entente efforts against Axis powers, with public display of unity and peace prospects. Continued discussion promised on Page Two.
President Roosevelt tours Yosemite Park en route to a navy cruiser cruise as McAdoo weighs a Democratic bid. In California the primary pits McAdoo against Sheridan Downey and Joan W. Preston with endorsements and long odds noted.
A Pan American Airways flight bound for Rio de Janeiro crashed shortly after takeoff from Moron Airfield near Buenos Aires. One elderly inmate was killed and eighteen passengers were injured as the aircraft went down during climb. Reports describe the incident as sudden with rescue teams rushing to the scene.
A fragmentary report notes Charles Hughes praising aviator Wiley Post for his world flight efforts. The text mentions a crash in 1955 and references praise from Hughes, with unclear surrounding details and garbled lines.
The D program begins with steam shovel work on Clenmore Boulevard between North Mercer and Highland. Twenty streets are slated for D, twenty for E, and six for FP, detailing specific segments from Hanna Street to Morris Street and others along Sharp, Miller, Ralph, and Stanton avenues.
Officials from Republic Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube, among others, were subpoenaed to appear before the Senate civil inquiry into the steel strike. The probes focus on wartime industry practices and labor unrest, with key executives ordered to testify about events surrounding the 1067 strike.
City engineer Glenn R B Theap says paving completed this summer surpasses all five year totals. The D program includes many segments, with costs listed for each stretch. Notable finishes include Friendship street near Pollock avenue and Reynolds street sections, with speeds and prices varying across blocks.
Harrisburg July 16 The question of a special session of the legislature to consider charges against Earle remained undecided after three days of talks at the executive mansion. Gov George H Earle and top leaders did not comment on any decision while sources said others urged a new attempt to bring the matter into court action and call the legislature into session.
A death notice records Mrs Cora Baker aged 42 with the Engle address in the city. The notice lists Andrew Baril aged 30 from West Grant Street as a nearby name or related entry.
Fragmentary report notes a record breaking round with references to New York, July 15, and shows a mix of unfamiliar terms and names. The text mentions laps or tasks around 6,500 feet and 9,000, with scattered references to Siberia, Qinciteid, and Howard, but the full event details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A 1928 report notes U S dollars as the main means backing China in its defense against Japan. The brief mentions Sino-Japanese conflict reigniting after a July incident and hints at financing through U S funding, referencing treasury involvement and continuing coverage on Page Two.
Lefty Grove’s pitching arm shows signs of improvement after a setback. Doctors report the elbow strength returning. Grove is back at the Roc Sox diamond, with hopes rising for a full return. The ace, who led Boston with 14 wins this season, faced soreness but remains a key figure for the team.
Fragmentary report cites Japanese charges that Soviet troops crossed into Manchukuo amid disputed border tensions. No verifiable details accompany the claim, with garbled text obscuring dates or locations. Authorities offered no independent corroboration.
Helsinki reports a formal offer for Finland to host the Olympics. Ernst Krogius, president of the Finnish Olympic committee, received the invitation from Tapernational Olyyupis committee chair in Pay Helsingfors. The timing aligns with the Tokyo Games schedule, awaiting final acceptance or rejection.
Early updates describe substantial sewer progress along Shenwage River and North Mercer area. Officials note material completion milestones, with crews advancing mains and storm sewers while monitoring for weather delays and traffic impacts.
Harrisburg reports Mrs. DeWitt resigns as deputy treasurer of welfare. Her replacement as deputy state treasurer is announced by State Treasurer Clair Ross. DeWitt, longtime deputy secretary, had clashed with the Democratic party stance and supported the Republican candidate.
A Italian air disaster near Rome claims twenty lives as the downed aircraft crashes amid smoke and confusion. Reports describe the ruin of the plane and the debris scattered across the Sardinian coast, with authorities investigating the cause and confirming casualties.
Official welcome given by mayor draws the most enthusiastic reception since Lindbergh. Crowds fill streets as celebrated flyer and party depart for ceremony. Continues on page four.
Fragmentary text appears to mix names places and phrases without clear narrative. It references individuals and scattered terms like Arthur Mometer and Motus with unclear context. The readable portions do not form a coherent event or report suitable for a full card.
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