Threat Made Against U S Witness in Bridges Deportation Case
International News Service reports a government witness in the Harry Bridges deportation hearing at Alcatraz Island received a threat. John L. Leopold ex union official nicknamed Red Baker No 1 of the San Francisco waterfront was warned as the case continued with Aaron Sapiro testifying. Authorities sought added protection for witnesses from the San Francisco police.
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Tiarold Meroux
International News Service
Sint
Angel Island
Cal
Harry Bridges
Alice Island
Bridges
Today
U. S. Department of Labor
San Francisco
John L. Leopold
Communist Party
Aaron Sapiro
West Coast
CIO
Leopold
New Castle
Paderesski's in the making charm local readers
Early morning practice notes reveal Paderesski’s scale routines and a playful take on the Democratic candidate’s platinum blond photo. A truck carrying 21 caskets passes through East Washington Street toward New Castle, while a courtfront bed of petunias and neighborhood cheer show everyday life in town.
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East Washington Street
New Castle
Daily Weather Report Summary for United States
The 26 hour period ending at 5 p.m. Wednesday records a maximum 83 and minimum 49 with no precipitation. river stage at 45 feet. For the same date a varapa period shows a maximum 86 and minimum 60 with no precipitation.
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United States
Avarapa
President Roosevelt will not campaign on neutrality fight
Washington July 20 President Roosevelt will not take his neutrality fight to the people on a West Coast swing. White House aides said barring a European crisis he will not revive the issue now that Senate leaders have accepted responsibility for delaying neutrality action until January. Officials say the president’s attitude remains unchanged and he believes the senate should have acted to avoid weakening the US position abroad.
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George Durno
Sint Corresponden
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Weither
Senate
America
Britain and France Surprised by Roosevelt Victory Echoed Abroad
International dispatch reports Britain and France disappointed and wary over President Roosevelt's neutrality defeat. European governments face reappraisal as they realize American public opinion and Congress hold decisive influence, altering long held beliefs about alliance and German threat. Senator Borah notes Washington's independence from European dictates. The piece suggests a shift in diplomatic expectations in coming ministerial discussions.
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J. C. Oefstreicher
International News Service
Foreign
Great Britain
France
Roosevelt
United States
America
Washington
London
Paris
Germany
Europe
Congress
Borah
Hitler
Quick End to Congress in Doubt Over Lending Plan
Senate Republicans in a special caucus opposed President Roosevelt's 3.46 billion lending program unless drastically modified. Democratic leaders announced revisions to win support, while Republicans urged broader changes to avoid government control of business. IN NEW CASTLE-
Reach Agreement At Harlan Kentucky
In Harlan Kentucky the armed guardsmen who patrolled coal fields since May 14 to enforce peace withdraw after a Knoxville negotiation ends a bitter dispute between mine operators and the United Mine Workers. The settlement calls for a two year contract and a return of about 5 600 union workers to their jobs.
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International News Service
Harlan, Ky
Harlan County
National
United Mine Workers
Knoxville
Tenn
Kngxville
Harlan Coal Operators Association
Um. Ww
Move to Ban Arms to Japan Faces Senate Hurdle
Washington July 20 The State Department opinions on arms export bans to Japan may decide Congress action. An unfavorable report is expected on Pitman’s bill to bar death dealing weapons, while Vandenberg’s resolution seeks a six month pause and a treaty abrogation plan. Pitman calls the delay tactics unnecessary but might accept as second best. Buy in New Castle.
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Edward B. Lockett
Scott
Washington
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Foreign Relations Committee
Piteman
Directh
Japan
Vandenberg
Michigan
Department
Senate
Jayet
United States
Pitman
New Castle
Marion Talley Court Battle Not Over Yet
New York July 20 court fight continues over four year old daughter custody. Adolph Bekstrom, father, will challenge the nine month custody ruling. Referee Lydon awarded child to Talley’s mother Susan for nine months, with June 15 to September 15 with father. Delaney to seek oral arguments. Miss Talley travels between Washington and Atlantic City.
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International News Service
New York
Marion Talley
Yeu
Lee
Adolph G. Bekstrom
Frank Delaney
Richard P. Lydon
Susan
Delaney
German General Warns War Fears, Seeks Peace
From Tannenberg East Prussia on July 20 General Walther von Brauchitsch warned that Germany fears war less than seeks it. He addressed Polish clashes in East Prussia and stated the old German land would stay in the Reich while denying Nazi aims to provoke conflict.
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Corternational News
Serloc
Tannenberg
East Prussia
Czar Nicholas
Walther von Brauchitisch
Germany
Poland
Reich
Minister Held for Ransom by Bandits
In Jerusalem region on July 20 Rev. Gerould Goldmer of Cleveland was kidnapped by bandits and held for $10,000 ransom. His father Rev Jacob Goldmer was seized while a jailer was released on promise of ransom in New Castle.
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International News Service
Jerusalem
Gerould Goldmer
Cleveland
Bethlehem
Jacob Goldmer
Forest fires threaten five Eastern Pennsylvania counties
Five counties in the Scranton district Lackawanna Wayne Wyoming Susquehanna and part of Luzerne face a grave fire hazard due to a prolonged drought. Forester Sheldon Campbell urged Major William A. Clark to allocate 15 state troopers to patrol forests as investigators probe possible arson by berry pickers or discarded cigarettes. Over 150 firefighters battled fires in the last 24 hours, including a Wilkes-Barre outskirts blaze threatening 16 homes until containment.
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International News Service
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
Wayne
Wyooming
Susquehanna
Luverne County
Sheldon Campbell
William A. Clark
Campbell
Wilkes-Barre
Clark
Amr
New
Polish Military Expert Arrested in Danzig
London reports Colonel Sepodinski, a Polish military expert attached to the Polish commissioner staff in Danzig, has been arrested by Nazi police in the Free City. Warsaw will request his immediate release. Danzig’s refusal could trigger serious consequences. The incident underscores tensions between Polish authorities and German authorities in the Free City.
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International News Service
London
London Daily Mail Today
Warsaw
Sepodinski
Danzig
Free City
Foreign Office
New Castle
Tragic Self Destruction Linked to Hollywood Nudist Party
Police say 19 year old Dawn Hope Noel killed herself after a quarrel at a weekend nudist camp near Los Angeles and in Hollywood her husband Herbert James Noel was busy with another guest. her mother actress Adele Hope had committed suicide in New York in 1936.
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Los Angeles
Dawn Hope Noel
Herber James Noel
Hollywood
Milk price adjustment for Pennsylvania producers approved
Shaw says the Keystone Milk Producers Association will gain a price boost after a lengthy dispute with the Milk Control Board of Pennsylvania. Howard Eiseman states Gov. James will likely sign a recommendation raising Class 1 milk by 40 cents per hundred and Class 2 by 25 cents, effective August 1, with Class 1 rising from 2.10 to 2.70 per hundred and Class 2 from 1.75 to 3.00 per hundred. Shaw notes gains come after talks in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.
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Milk Control Board of Pennsylvania
John B. Shaw
Keystone Milk Producers Association of Western Pennsylvania
Mr. Shaw
Howard C. Eiseman
James
Baird
Pittsburgh
Shaw
Harrisburg
Blast victim dies in hospital after gas explosion
Jon Cain, 52, of R F D No 5, died in hospital from third degree burns suffered in a mysterious gas explosion in a sewer trench on North Mercer Street last Friday morning. His condition had been critical since the accident with little hope of recovery.
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Jon Cain
Stenn
North Mercer Street
Mr. Cain
Lions Parade Delights Pittsburgh At International Meet
About 200000 spectators watched Lions from the United States Canada Cuba and five other countries in a parade marking the international convention in Pittsburgh. The display featured a locomotive replica a Florida Seminole outfit Texas ten gallon hats and six shooters among many acts. Clyde Beatty will help judge Lion revisions as Miss Pennsylvania pageant kicks off for Miss America selection in Atlantic City.
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Tnternational News Service
Pittsburgh
Metro- Goldwyny,Mayer
United States
Canada
Cuba
Quan
Florida
Texas
Ine Brank
J&. A. Faikey
James H. Price
Virginian
Homer Holt
West Virginia
Clyde Beatty
MGM
Leo
Lash
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
South Side Outing At Cascade Park Draws 1000 Plus Crowd
The second annual South Side community outing at Cascade Park drew more than 1,000 attendees for nearly six hours of contests and entertainment staged by the South Side Board of Trade and local merchants. Highlights included fat men and fat women races, potato contests, penny scrambles, watermelon and pop drinking events, with prizes awarded to many participants as youngsters swarmed the melon displays. Cont from Page Two.
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Cascade Park
South Side
Cascade Park Wetneainy
Soush Side Board of Trade and Merchants of
Ural Jocality
South Siders
Court House Addition Contract Awarded in Lawrence County
The Lawrence County court house addition contract went to Matthew Lelyo & Sons for 43,980 dollars covering the new wing south of the main building with basement and two stories. Leivo & Sons to start soon, using New Castle labor. heating and planning contracts to Withers Co. at 2423 and 1740 dollars respectively. Electric work awarded to Chamberlain 4 Cline for 1443.30 dollars with New Castle labor.
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Lawrence County Court House
Matthew Lelyo & Sons
Prothonotary’s
Flrat
Leivo & Sons
New Castle
Withers Company
Chamberlain 4 Cline
Castlc
Ward Leaders Warned By Federal Prosecution Threat
International New Orleans July 20 reports federal officials warned ward leaders and minor politicians against interference and concealing crime in Louisiana graft probes. Assistant U S Attorney General Joan Rogge said assisting concealment is a crime and vowed full prosecution for any cooperation with offenses connected to the so called deduct system and machine politics. Governor Earl K Long noted records show state workers contributing to party funds. critics dispute the claim.
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William G. Gaudet
New Orleans
Mu Uiple
Louisiana
Q. Joan Rogge
United States At
tornex-General
Rogce
Buer P. Long
Ear
K. Long Jeremy
Rogge
State Strike Order May Be Rescinded
International News Service reports Pennsylvania AFL leader lamented the weak reception of a state-wide strike call by skilled WPA workers protesting new WPA work regulations. Leaders signaled the strike’s practical end as turnout collapsed and many returned to work to avoid violations, with New Castle noted.
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International News Service
Pennsylvania
L. Lendess
Lato
WEA
Philadelphia
WPA
New Castle
Death Record notices from July 20, 1939
Death notices list George C. VanNatten 73 of Harbor Road, John Cain 52 RF NL, William Thatcher 41 Mullywood Cal, William W. Carrick 50 Hickory Township, Mrs Evern BG Hart Union Town, Frank Guinienny Al Shenango Township, Pierre Sqniere Bd Elwood City, Antonio Santillo 62 Elwood City, Francia D Happy Quinn 417 Highland Ave Elwood City.
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George C. VanNatten
Harbor Road
John Cain
Willian Thatcher
Mullywood
Cal
Wiliam W. Carrick
Hickory Township
Evern BG. Hart
Union Town
Frank Guinienny
Shenango
Pierre Sqniere
Elwood City
Antonio Santillo
Francia D
Happy) Quinn
Highland Avenue
Naval Action Against Soviet Is Jap Threat
Japanese ministry spokesman warned of naval action against Soviet Russia over alleged Nipponese rights violations in the Sakhalin oil fields. He said air and naval units are stationed in China and reaffirmed Japan’s demand for treaty rights respected while noting readiness to act if needed. Background notes Sakhalin island lies near the Tartary Strait and Portsmouth Treaty links are cited.
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James BR. Young
Tmernal
Cerresasadeny Ryo
Soviet Russia
Sakhalin
Ministry of Marine
Naw Oo
China
Japan
Fleiés
Sakhelien
North Pacific
Marrow Tartary Strait
Russia Warned Of Splendid Fleet By Admiral
Moscow July 20 a dangerous warning claimed Russia possesses a fleet capable of defeating any foe. Admiral Nutolai Kuanecsoft warned as Japan threatened naval action and the Soviet Baltic fleet resumed intensive maneuvers in Kronstadt waters. He said the fleet was ready to defend the country to the very last drop of blood.
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International News Service
Moscow
Russia
Nutolai Kuanecsoft
Japan
Che Sah
Ussr
Kuzesoff
Baltic
Kronstadt
New Castle
Garner Declared In Race For President Nomination
Pittsburgh dispatch reports vice president John Nance Garner appears to be in the race for the presidential nomination. Texas Democrat chairman E B Germany says Garner has about 50 of 1100Arizona votes at the 1940 convention and will remain in contention through the next convention and the following election.
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Tatery
News Ce
Pittsburgh
John Nance Garner
Tate
Germany
Texas
Slient
Garer
New Castle
Report Polish Officer Shot Near Pasitlaudev Station
Danzig customs officers on patrol near Pasitlaudev station shot and killed two Polish officers. A DNB dispatch says a Polish officer fired first, while others claim the Dane zig officer acted in self defense. Investigators began examining the incident as tensions rose.
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Danzig
Pasitlaudev Station
DNB
New Castle
Fire Destroys Car And Garage In Neshannock Township
Firemen were summoned to the property of Kennet Ball at 1045 p.m. Wednesday in R. F. D. No. 3 Neshannock township where a blaze of unknown origin destroyed a garage and its contents including a Plymouth sedan with about 1.50 loss. Firefighters prevented spread to neighboring property.
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Kennet Ball
R. F. DB
Neshannock Township
Blymouth
Mometer Describes Telephone Convenience In Night Scene
The piece humorously notes how a telephone connects the world and can be used at odd hours. It envisions a scene where someone seeks the best kind of Harborwurst and imagines a future with aero phones and midnight calls, highlighting the importance of the photograph.
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Gergany
Arthur Mortimer Fields, Jr
U. S. Naval Academy
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New York Naval Hospital
Young Fields
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