Robbers steal $17,000 from mail messenger in Conshohocken
Five masked gunmen robbed a Reading railroad station mail messenger taking a registered pouch believed to hold more than $17,000 plus a second parcel post pouch. The bandits, all dressed as laborers and masked with stock and curtain pieces, fled in a car. Police say the thieves knew the Friday mail location and the messenger's routine. Chief Blake was off duty today. Continued on page two.
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Buleetin
International News Service
Conshohocken
Reading
Francis Blake
Blake
J. Roy Stewart
Mall Messenger
New Castle News Notes and Navy Review Recalled
An aged citizen on a bench recalls daily traffic of about 60 buses through New Castle. The review of the navy by the president and several relatives of local residents aboard ships at Indianapolis and George Washington is noted, with Capt. Russell and Lt. Hallock mentioned. Irrigation begins on Lawrence County truck farms due to dry weather, bass season starts July 1, and fishing near the East Washington Street bridge is discouraged to protect fine bass. Drinking fountains are ready for summer as golfers at the Muny Course roam the woods near Hole No. 1.
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New Castle
Pa Newe
Soe Oer
N. Fishler
Charles Frank Russell
Bureau of Navigation
Washington
Was & Guest
Robert Hallock
Lawrence County
Neshannock Creek
East Washington Street
Daily Weather Report for 24 Hour Period
U S weather statistics show a maximum temperature of 92 and a minimum of 61 with no precipitation for the 24 hour period ending 9 am. River stage stands at 3.5 feet. Figures from the same date last year show a maximum of 67 and a minimum of 42 with 0.01 inches of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
University beauties chosen by Powell with stars
Dick Powell led a group of film stars including Ruby Keeler and Joan Blondell in selecting three outstanding co-eds from photographs at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville annual publication. Nancy Yarborough of Fort Smith sits among the trio.
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
Razorback
Dick Powell
Powell
Ruby Keeler
Joan Blondell
Nancy Yarborough
Fort Smith
Ark
Appeals to Roosevelt to avert three strikes across industries
International News Service reports direct appeals to President Roosevelt to intervene and avert walkouts that could halt steel and textile production and cripple Toledo. A cotton textile strike may begin, with 300,000 workers at risk. Union leaders seek guaranteed collective bargaining rights under the Recovery Act and a White House conference with industry leaders.
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International News Service
Roosevelt
Steel
Toedo
Hugh 5. Johnson
Rooseveltt
White House
Organized Labor
Toledo
Prisoner Absent From Beaver Jail Probe Planned
BEAVER Pa June 1 Judge Frank E Beaver announced a thorough inquiry into the absence from Beaver county jail of a prisoner alleged to have taken part in the recent primary election campaign. The prisoner, serving a two to ten year arson term, was said to have been in Ambridge, his home town. Deputy Warden Laverne Craven knew nothing of the escape. Warden Hamilton Brown could not be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Beaver
Frank E. Beaver
Doin Oriole
Ambridge
Riiwest
Laverne Craven
Beaver County
Hamilton Brown
Commien
Plot To Kidnap Wealthy Couple Believed Failed
Philadelphia June 1 A plot to kidnap or kill Frederick Phillips head of a transportation company and his wife Kathryne De Grasse Johnson was disclosed after four loaded trucks from Phillips Company were stolen in New York City. Eight NY Garage employees were bound and gagged by five armed bandits in the raid. Police in Lower Merion said the couple had been under heavy guard for weeks due to threatening letters received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Philadelphia
Frederick Phillips
Kathryne de Grasse Johnson
Seattle
Wash
Phillips Company
New York City
New York
Lower Merion
Phillips
Geneva Disarmament Conference Adjourns Amid Crisis
Geneva June 1 The disarmament conference adjourned for a brief interval after its gravest crisis since gathering over two years ago. Delegates vow a desperate effort to avert collapse and save the talks before resuming next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Geneva
Alderman Delays Decision in Fronius Slaughter Case
Preliminary hearing for William Fronius charged with involuntary manslaughter after his motorcycle struck Frank Satar on South Mill Street. Witnesses Splinella Mele Moresky Kline Lawton Zeigler testified. Fronius remanded. Alderman Brice to issue decision Saturday.
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James ©. Brice
William Fronius
Frank Satar
Fronius
Mr. Satar
South Mill Street
Thomas Splinella
Frank Mele
Alex Moresky
Walter Kline
L. D. Lawton
George Zeigler
Alderman Brice
Lew Cody Dies at 47 in Malibu Home Heart Attack Suspected
International News Service reports film idol Lew Cody was found dead in his bed by his butler and masseur in his Hollywood mansion. Police and a physician say he died of a heart attack after retiring from Malibu Beach visits. The body showed signs of illness before death. Cody, married with a life in cinema, entertained guests prior to his passing.
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International News
Hollywood
Lew Cory
Cody
James
Glen
Lee Westerlund
Malibu Beach
Westerlund
Private Agencies May Get Permits To Haul State Liquor
Harrisburg June 1 Regulations enabling private delivery services to haul liquor from state stores to individuals or licensed retailers were announced by the liquor control board. Firms must obtain a $100 permit and post a $10,000 bond. all delivery employees must be registered. The board will not guarantee safe delivery or regulate charges.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Liquor Control Board
Hubert S. Gawthrorp
Liquour Central Board
Roosevelt At Groton Graduation With Heavy Guard
President Franklin D Roosevelt visited Groton Massachusetts to attend his son John’s graduation with a large security detail. An anonymous threat about dynamiting a viaduct prompted officials to heighten precautions, though the warning was deemed a hoax.
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Roosevelt
Son
Groton
Edward B. Lockett
International Mines Service
Groton, Mass
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Worcester
Mass
John
Groton School
Neertheless
New York
Joseph B. Bly
Boston
Joseph A. Maynard
United States
John J. Murphy
Francis J. W. Ford
John c. Mahoney
Quintuplets Enrolled for Chicago Fair Appearance
The Dionne quintuplet girls are set for personal appearances at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition. Dr A R Dafoe, guiding their health, guards against illness as father Oliva Dionne signs a contract contingent on all five babies surviving. The deal aims to ease poverty with mortgage relief and better care, but amounts are not disclosed.
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Charles E. Blak
Callander
Ont
Dienne
Chicago
A. R. Dafoe
Oliva
Dionne
Daniel Routhler
Dionnes
International
Dr. Dafoe
Fim
Jin
Date Set for Saar Plebiscite Vote in January 1933
In Geneva, France and Germany agreed on Sunday January 13 1933 as the plebiscite date for Saar. Voters will decide whether Saar returns to Germany or joins France or stays under League administration with two years of League supervision to safeguard residents opposed to Nazi integration. The accord followed efforts by Italian delegate Baron Aloisi and outlines post vote protections for dissidents.
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Geneva
France
Germany
League of National
Baron Aloisi
Sear
Ine Saar
Heat wave grips the Midwest with record May drought
Blistering heat spread across the nation with Chicago hitting a May record of 88 as forecasters predicted showers to bring relief. Heavy temps extended from St Louis to Pittsburgh while Des Moines reported 108 in spots and three heat deaths in Iowa. Weather officials cited May as the driest on record locally and low Mississippi river levels.
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International News Service
Middle West
Chicago
Lake Michigan
W.P. Day
Springfield
St. Loui
Roscoe Nunn
St. Louis
Mississippi River
New England
Pittsburgh
Mercury
Columbus
Cleveland
Washington
County Treasurer Issues Licenses To Sell Beverages 1934
County Treasurer William O. Picts issued 59 retail and 20 wholesale beverage licenses for 1934, well under last year’s totals. Only three new licenses, two retail and one wholesale, were granted to Societa Principality DiMontalous, Ma honingtown Railway Men’s Club, and Peal Lombardo. All old licenses expired May 31 and new licenses are operative today. Retail fee is 140 and wholesale 875, with many license holders switching to hard liquor after repeal, helping reduce new applications.
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William O. Picts
Societa Principality DiMontalous
E. Washington Street
Mahoningtown Railway Men's Club
Cherry Street
Peal Lombardo
East Sutton Street
Ellwood City
Quer Control Board
Blind pensions available under new Pennsylvania law
Harrisburg June 1 The new blind pension law now in operation can pay up to 30 dollars monthly this June. Gov. Pinchot allocated 125000 dollars from state store profits to fund these pensions for about 4500 indigent blind adults who have resided in Pennsylvania ten years or more. Approximately 7000 applications have been filed with county boards and the welfare department. officials expect about 4500 to be eligible. Wolves club to hold dinner meeting at Castleton Hotel next Tuesday at 6 30 PM.
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Clalerpadional News Service
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Equor
State Welfare Department
Wolves Club
Castleton Hotel
Deaths and obituaries in brief from multiple cities
Notable death notices include Anton Vottusek aged 54 in Bessemer and Mrs Frances Fee Tarpy of Pittsburgh. Also listed are Mrs Ella Rice Carman 73 of 2205 Highland Avenue, F R Snyder 47 of Alliance Ohio, and Michael Lenn of 213 Charies Street.
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Anton Vottusek
Bessemer
Frances Fee Tarpy
Pittsburgh
Ella Rice Carman
Highland Avenue
F. R Snyder
Alliance
Ohio
Michael Lenn
Charies Street
Illness of Governor Jim Rolph Noted in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills California reports Governor Jim Rolph is very ill. The piece reflects on critics who denounced him for lacking political tact, acknowledges his human qualities, and notes how public opinion shows sympathy from many mothers and friends despite editorial opposition.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Juve I
Mnny
Rolph
Sturtter
Jimny Rolph
Jimny
Org
U S Expects War Debts To Be Paid By Europe
President Roosevelt told Congress the U S owes its victory to American taxpayers and expects repayment from debtors. He offered no new legislation, urged timely settlements, and warned defaulters that US citizen funds support nationalistic spending and unproductive policy. The message noted about twelve billion dollars owed, with June 15 deadlines and possible defaults looming.
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George R Holmes
International Mews Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
The
World Today
Capitol Hill
United States
de Taulvers
France
Suit Brought Against City in Federal Case
The City of New Castle must appeal in federal district court next Monday on a $3,485.92 suit filed by Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford. The claim cites missed premiums on a workers compensation and Employers' Liability policy covering city employees from 1933 to 1934, including welfare and relief workers.
The Fat Man Seeks Cooler Clime In Winter Solace
Arthur Mometer narrates the fat man sweating through a wilted tie seeking cool air and snowy steps. He yearns for lighter days when summer made him look neat, recalling past vitality and a brisk, sedate ease amid heat.
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PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
Wifs
Brice
Lew Cody
State Board
President
Secret Service
Pather of Five
Saar
Aeno Dosch-Fleurot International Mews Service
Paing Rogers
Fierk. Repert
WeRaeant Devdlaate
U.S
Europe
Arthur Mometer
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