Lending Program Under Bipartisan Attack In Senate Fight
News reports a $3.46 billion lending program facing rapid bipartisan opposition as Congress moves to adjourn. Republicans urge near elimination or delay while Democrats seek guarded provisions, complicating plans to bring the bill to the Senate floor next week and possibly delaying August adjournment.
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FR. Lockett
International News Service
Stalf
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
G. O. BP
Lee
Roux
New Castle
New Castle Diary Notes Birds Dump Sites and a Welfare Director
An article recalls how abundant birds once reduced fruit spraying, contrasts with today’s high dumps around New Castle where youth search debris daily. It highlights M E B. Hogue County Welfare Director and his family returning from a New England motor trip, with a ski trip highlight in Maine.
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New Castle
Groven
M EB. Hogue
Hogue
Donald
Brandson
Kenneth Zeigler
New England
Daily Weather Report for the United States
Daily weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending at 5 pm with a maximum of 35 and a minimum of 56 degrees, no precipitation, and a river stage of 46 feet. A year earlier the maximum was 94 and the minimum 53 with no precipitation.
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United States
Evidence of plant life on Mars seen in color photos
BLOEMFONTEIN South Africa July 21 Successful color photographs of distant Mars by Earl C Slither show first substantial evidence of life on the planet. Slither, ally of Dr Vesto Melvin Slither of Lowell Observatory, reports vegetation changes near the great eye area as Mars lies closer to Earth than in 24 years.
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Cinternational News Service
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Mars
Earl C. Slither
Vesto Melvin Slither
Flagstaff
Ariz
Lowell Observatory
Earth
Affvica
Slither
Sliher
Mystery Advisor Named In Dr Smith Flight Rumor
New Orleans July 21 inquiry into who advised Dr James Monroe Smith to flee federal custody remains unresolved as grand juries prepare possible indictments. Smith, former LSU president, faces 24 indictments in Baton Rouge, 11 in New Orleans and one federal mail fraud charge, claiming he was advised to leave Louisiana.
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Advisor
Dr. Smith
International
New Orleans
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
Smith
Legion Band Places Fourth in Pittsburgh Meet
New Castle's 5 piece American Legion band from Perry S. Gaston post 343 earned fourth place and $175 in the Lions International convention band contest at Pitt Stadium. Bands from Parkersburg West Virginia Gladewater Texas and Altoona were among top finishers in a field of nine large ensembles. Leader Joseph F Replogle directed the New Castle group with Robert Gowell and Les McClelland assisting and G Bart Williams coordinating parade duties.
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New Castle
Perry S. Gaston
Pittsburgh
Pitt Stadium
Parkesboro
W. Va
Gladewater
Tex
Altoona High
Gaston Post
Joseph F. Replogle
Robert Gowell
Legion
Les” McClelland
G. Bart Willams
Art collection to aid refugees in Atlantic City disaster
Officials of the Austrian German Jewish Refugees association consider disposing of a $100,000 art collection donated by Simmund Osserkis, Atlantic City banker and Vienna native, to raise funds for European refugees. Osserkis began with $450 in a tobacco store and rose to president of the Boardwalk National Bank, leaving behind treasures to assist the refugee effort. Father sacrifices life to save son in Albany drowning incident.
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International News Service
Atlantic City
N. J
State Employes Must Pay Taxes, Warns Welfare Chief
Harrisburg July 21 state welfare secretary Arthur Sweeny told about 6400 welfare department institution employees to pay their taxes or face dismissal. In a letter to superintendents and wardens of 30 hospitals penal and correctional facilities he urged timely payment to avoid setting a bad precedent and to support economical government under Gov James. He did not specify delinquent numbers.
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Sweeny
Huy
New Castle
WPA Strike Ends in Pennsylvania After Walkout Narrowing
The statewide WPA strike of skilled labor, condemned by President Roosevelt and lacking public support, effectively collapsed as the American Federation of Labor Academy in Philadelphia urged the Pennsylvania Building Trades Council to end the walkout over the Wage Hour law. Only about 1,000 skilled WPA workers remained at posts, marking the end of the dispute.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
WPA
Roosevelt
Publc
American Federation of Labor Academy
Pennsylvania Building Trades Council
Monday Deadline For Candidates To File Papers
Monday marks the last day to file petitions to place names on the September 22 primary ballot. Petitions must reach the county commissioners office before the regular closing hour on Monday. Some candidates have delayed, prompting an anticipated rush to file Saturday and Monday.
Lea Railroad Relief Bill Before House
A heated debate unfolds as the Lea railroad relief bill goes to the House. Powerful lobbies push for and against regulating waterways through ICC oversight, with labor unions, railroading factions, trucking interests, and government officials weighing in on relief, competition, and broader transport policy. Roosevelt backs ICC regulation while Woodring Wallace and Land oppose waterway control. The measure expands RFC powers to aid railroads.
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William S. Neal
A. P. Whitney
Lea
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Roosevelt
Woodring
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace and Maritime Commission
Emory S. Land
Mass Aid
Transportation Lea
RFC
Gopunney
Pere
Fhuy
New Castle
Poland protests after Polish soldier shot in Danzig
The Polish government lodged three protests with Danzig over anti Polish incidents including the shooting of a Polish soldier by a Nazi customs officer. Protests demanded apologies and guarantees against repetition and cited Polish officials being stopped by patrols.
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Danzig
International
ThePolish
New Castle
France executes man for espionage in Paris firing squad
Paris July 21 an Alsatian named Lucien Franck was executed for espionage in favor of an unnamed foreign power by a military firing squad. The report notes the condemned man was unidentified beyond his origin.
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Ctnternational News Service
Paris
Lucien Franck
Naney. Saues
Hatch Bill Clears House Amid Roosevelts Third Term Debate
The House passed a controversial Hatch bill 243 to 135 amid fierce party lines. It would bar federal officials and employees from political activity except the president, cabinet officers, and policy makers, sparking rapid Senate maneuvering to decide on amendments or a conference.
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F International News Service
Washington
Friends
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Tle
White House
Hatch
New Mexico
New Castle
Britain Welcomes Hitler Statement Amid Canary Crisis
London reports that Britain welcomed Hitler's claim of a peaceful Canary problem solution while warning it will fight Poland if independence is threatened. Officials say Britain's stance mirrors Chamberlain Halifax and others. Conservative circles call the move a tactic to sow Polish doubt about Western resolve. In Philadelphia, Senator Joseph B. Dando paid a $2,600 fine for diverting WPA labor and materials to his private use as his 30 day window expired.
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International News
Philadelphia
Joseph P. Dando
Schuyl- Kil County
Jalis
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Dando
U.S. District Court
London
Viscount Halifax
Britain
Poland
Germany
New Castle
Joseph PB. Dando
Schuylkill County
President Roosevelt Ponders Congress Moves at Hyde Park
President Roosevelt sequestered at Hyde Park to weigh strategy against Congress. He planned a Hyde Park press conference likely to address arms embargo and labor board probes. He may avoid a national neutrality fight while pressing for Senate accountability. a vote to investigate the labor board upset administration plans.
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Hyde Park
Congress
George Durno
Nawd Sarvige Statt Correspondarye
Roosevelt
Aday
Hig Hyde Park
National Labor Relations Board
Arabs Kidnap Two Free Father in Palestine Crisis
In Palestine a two free father and his son were abducted by Arabs who held them against their will. Rev. Jacob Goldner of Cleveland and his son Rev Gerould Goldner were seized at Wadi Nur. The father was released to travel to Jerusalem to raise a $3,000 ransom for the son's safe reform as British efforts continued.
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L Air Force
Jacob Goldner
Cleveland
Gerould Goldner
Wadi Nur Palestine
Jerusalem
American Missionary Held by Arabs in Moab Hills
A 29 year old American missionary, Rev. Ger guid R. Goldner of Cleveland, is held in a hidden Moab cave by Bedouin captors demanding 35 000 in silver coins. His father, Rev. Jacob Goldner, 67, was abducted with him on the Jericho road toward Wad Saar. The tribesmen warned the father to raise the ransom, while friendly Arabs try to negotiate via gifts and contacting tribesmen to secure the release.
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Goldner
Jerssalem
Awe
Cleveland
Dr James Monroe Smith Denied Release in Federal Case
Dr James Monroe Smith, former president of Lovishinn State University, was re indicted on federal mail fraud charges minutes after his lawyers failed to obtain a habeas corpus release. Judge Wayne G Borah denied the motion and Smith was returned to his New Orleans federal prison cell.
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James L. Kilgallen
New Orleans
James Monroe Smitth
Lovishinn State Unive
Ate Tempo
Smith
Storm Center
Blackville
Canada
Wayne G. Borah
Death Record for Mrs Peter McMermatt and Charles Binghim
Obituary note records Mrs Peter McMermatt aged 48 of Crssius Way and Charles Binghim aged 67 of Vox lant BD. Details are sparse in the fragmentary entry.
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Peter McMermatt
Crssius Charles Binghim
Voxlant
Midget race driver killed at Detroit speedway
Detroit July 11 Bill Mitchell 35 died and three other drivers injured in a feature race crash at Motor City Speedway. Mitchell’s car skidded into a turn and was struck from behind by another car. Hart 34 and Free Tucker injured as their cars piled in. Barnett Hart suffered a broken leg in a separate collision.
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Thermational Sans Service
Detroit
Bill Mitchell
Foljionder
Motor City Speedway
Wichells
Raihe
Dickie
Hart
Free Tucker
Pace
Arthuy Hartsfield
Edd Osiwics
SUNY
Suw Castle
Governor Dickinson’s radio remark stirs controversy
In Lansing Michigan on July 2 Governor Loren D. Dickinson, a crusading leader for reform, says he told only two newspapermen about a private remark regarding a prominent woman’s warning to youths about drinking. He denies naming anyone and says the comment was reported by trusted reporters.
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Nava
Lansing
Midh
Loren D. Dickinson
Juse
Phar By
Roosevely
Rvis
Ars
Lions Convention Set for Havana Cuba in 1940
International News Service reports Havana Cuba chosen today as the site for the 1940 Lions International convention after votes by delegates. Detroit and Milwaukee were other bidders but Havana won the bid this morning.
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Lions Convention
Cuba
International Newa
Pittsburg
Havana
Wag
Si Fox
The
Lions Internation
Deproit
Mirthew
Deleanins
Conventon
Havens
Poland Backing Down on Danzig Price Hinted
German claims peaceable Danzig settlement as Britain pressure mounts. Hitler asserts Germany seeks peaceful solution while warning Poland and Britain that force may follow if terms are rejected. Reich spokesman says Dan gl is German and Poland must yield. Reichstag pledge cited.
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Walter Dietzel
Europe
Reichstag
Danzig
Germany
Nazi Germany
Durcland
New Castle
Threaten Strike In Meat Industry
CIO and AFL threaten nationwide walkout against Armour and Company as union drives gain momentum at the Chicago plant. Disputes center on worker representation claims by the packinghouse workers and the Amalgamated Meat Cutters union at the facility.
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International Sewer Service
Chicago
CIO
AFL
Armour
Iday
Packinghouse Workers Atesrizing Committee
Amalgamated Meat Dutt ‘Gerwerkmen's
Mour
Clicaso
HUY
SEW
New Bethel Pastor Hospitalized After Appendicitis
Rev. Brady Watkins of RLF D No 7 Enon Valley became Bethel G P church pastor and was taken to Jameson Memorial Hospital at noon on Thursday for emergency appendicitis surgery. Doctors report the condition as good and improving.
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RLF. D. No
Enon Valley
Bethel G. P
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Ambiguous Local Note on Outdoor Work and Recreation
Fragmentary OCR text discusses outdoor tasks and sports space, mentioning roots, ground work, and a city context. It references play time, table tops, and a dated seventy seven, but key details are unreadable, leaving a partial picture of a local activity note.
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