20 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1937
Page
1
Japanese and Chinese forces clash around Wang Ping as Peiping post office is partly occupied and mail to Russia is censored. Nanking rejects Japanese demands, deepening the crisis. Tokyo reports a new bombardment at Wangping at 7:45 p.m. with further fighting expected.
The De tour Bulletin reports oiling operations start in the county for the week of July 16 with work on Harlansburg road and other routes near Slippery Rock Harris ville Volant Leesburg New Brighton Pu laski and West Middlesex. A porch roof display at the public library features window box flower gardens and Camp Fred L. Rentz handiwork by boys ages 8 to 12 including book ends tie holders and plaques. A patch of hollyhocks grows at the Boyles avenue bridge over Rural avenue on city property.
U S weather reports for the 4 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a maximum temperature of 21 and no precipitation. Dew point and river stage are noted with a 6 foot river reading. Four years ago on the same date the maximum was 21 and the minimum 36 with no precipitation.
Former Governor Alfred Landon will attend a Chicago dinner with guests Col. Frank Knox former running mate Col R R McCormick Chicago publisher Otis F Glenn former U S senator C Wayland Brooks G C Co candidate C B Goodspeed Republican national treasurer and Edward Hayes former American Legion commander The former governor said he would not make a statement at this time following an interview with Frank O Lowder.
A safe in Howard McConnell billiard hall Kane Pennsylvania was blown open with nitro glycerine today and $1200 in cash stolen Police report this as part of a wave of safecrackings across western Pennsylvania communities in the region.
W. J. Michael, manager of the local offices, said supplies and equipment are arriving and within a week the Social Security Board offices are expected to open for business. He indicated readiness to begin operations shortly.
John Carl Raymond Land 25 formerly of Pittsburgh committed death by his own action today by running a hose from the car exhaust pipe to his mouth. Coroner M. E. Headland reported the lifeless body was found in the car by his family upon their return from Pittsburgh. He operated a chicken farm near Parker and melancholy was blamed for the act.
International News reports Redondo Beach California July 20 a prominent Los Angeles gambler Les Bruneman was shot four times by an unidentified gunman who walked up beside him in front of a theatre. Physicians said two bullets pierced his heart as confusion and panic spread among the gay crowd.
New York July 20 Far from photographers J P Morgan sails toward England aboard his yacht Corsair off Long Island after threatening to hose down the pursuing speed boat. He plans a month of grouse shooting at Wall Hall in Scotland.
MOSCOW July 20 Twenty four alleged Trotskyists were executed today for espionage on behalf of Germany and Japan an official announcement said. The report cites a state release detailing the sentences carried out in the capital.
WPA workers assigned to 16 Albert Street will construct a storm sewer for the city of New Castle. The project provides labor from the WPA and materials from the city. The sewer runs from Fairmont Avenue south to Clenmore Boulevard, then west to a natural water course, per City Engineer Gienn R. Throop.
International News Service reports authorities opened autopsies on George Chinery aged 28 and his bride Ella 25 found dead in their Queens apartment. Police analyze refrigerator food for poisoning traces while noting no visible injuries. The orderly scene included a running electric fan and a set breakfast table.
Senate action stalls as lawmakers search for a face saving deal on the court reorganization bill amid party discord. Observers warn that recommittal could doom the measure, with many Democrats wary of votes on controversial changes and potential political costs.
President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner held a one hour White House conference to discuss the legislative situation and Democratic revolt against the Roosevelt court plan. Garner returned from Texas vacation and officials voiced optimism a compromise on the court bill can be reached.
International News Service reports a decisive Civil War clash in the Brunete sector near Madrid. Nearly half a million troops, insurgent and loyalist, fight in 24 hours of heavy exchanges with thousands killed or wounded. Officials say rebels may try to break Madrid's defenses, but lack sufficient numbers to crack the capital's fortifications.
ARELGATELY WIMBLEDON July 20 United States elevates its Davis Cup challenge by beating Baron Gottfried von Cramm of Germany in a four set thriller. Donald Hudee fought back from behind to clinch the interzone final with a 6 8 5 7 6 4 6 2 8 6 score and secure the victory.
Invitations are being prepared for the Oldtimers annual picnic in Cascade Park set for August 18. Out-of-town attendees from New Castle are expected to return, with Secretary Herbert 5. Kirks sending invitations and hopes for a strong turnout in the old hometown.
Two American women, Helen B. Jones of Detroit and Gard Lathrop of Washington, told the United States embassy in Peiping they were assaulted by Japanese soldiers near the Japanese embassy. They described being shoved, kicked, and jeered as a group of soldiers surrounded them, causing fear and tears. The incident prompted a formal protest from the U.S. ambassador.
In a tight race Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky and Tat Harrison of Mississippi contest for the vacant Democratic Senate leadership as a decision on Roosevelt’s court bill is deferred until a caucus selects a new leader after the late Joe Robinson. The farm loan bill veto and possible action loom as the session weighs the budget clash. Borny RY leads a push for immediate action.
A new plant started today at Cambria Slag Co on Moravia street. For now only a small force of workers is employed as the plant begins manufacturing black top material for streets and highways.
Twin Hubert and Herbert Shar filed for annulment against Rex Sebring and others after an October ceremony in Oneida Arkansas. The Fort Washington, Washington based Sebrings are named amid the double divorce action involving marriages between the Shar twins and the Sebring brothers.
Washington World wires report Senator Wagner of New York in his office drafting a reply to Governor Lehman’s judiciary reorganization bill letter. Wagner declined public discussion of the letter, which opponents say signals the death knell for the courts. He called Lehman’s characterization of the bill a dangerous precedent and said the letter was a surprise.
Center Point Indiana bank robbers held up the First National Bank of Center Point about noon, escaping with about 2000 dollars. Descriptions matched the Al Brady gang figures James Cathover and Clarence Leg Shaffer, who had escaped from a Greenfield jail while awaiting trial for a murder.
Marion Ohio July 20 Carl Grissinger 23 of Galediaonia admitted taking a hog trough from a local farm and planned to return for two hogs. Sheriff Fred F Miller said he also confessed to stealing corn to feed the hogs in the latest theft case.
Two men robbed the Matthews baseline service station near Parks town corners at 8:30 p.m. Monday. A masked bandit pointed a revolver at attendant and forced him to the floor while the other thief joined, fleeing with about $7. Police traced the suspects to a black sedan with a red stripe. License plates were reported stolen from a New Castle man on July 4.
Pennsylvania reports a June beer tax record with about 430 million glasses consumed and tax payments totaling 510000 dollars by 100 beer producers. Edward Lougherty notes the figure sets a new high and will be sent this month.
Death record items list Mrs W Webb of Waterford Pa Prof Lester Rankin age 12 at 434 West Grant Street, Harry Williams age 65 from San Francisco, and Mrs Peter Frilfo age 40 of 506 Gailrenth Avenue.
Rome mourns the death of wireless pioneer Guglielmo Marconi at age 63 from a paralytic stroke. Officials and figures including Mussolini paid tribute as prayers and mourning rituals began at his Rome home.
Partial readable notes show a delay in strike action at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania as a building service employees union negotiates. The order delays the walkout and keeps employers in talks while abstaining from immediate action.
A fragmentary note muses on changing seasons and weather with garbled phrases about spring and sunny days. It hints at a hot spell and mentions an eighty three degree reading as a casual weather aside.
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