Kidnappers Free George Weyerhaeuser Near Seattle
George Weyerhaeuser, a boy held by kidnappers, is released near Seattle Washington. Police report the boy was badly shaken and says he was chained in a hole during captivity.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
1
George Weyerhaeuser, a boy held by kidnappers, is released near Seattle Washington. Police report the boy was badly shaken and says he was chained in a hole during captivity.
Special to The News from Hollywood California June 1 notes Hoge's column praising Jack Garner as a common sense man. He cites Nick Longworth calling Garner the smartest in the house and urges readers to talk to small merchants about price cutting and cormury practices, warning that laws force action you may avoid.
Edwin A. Shoemaker, pastor elect of Westfield Presbyterian, will be examined by the The Nango Presbytery in New Bedford on June 11 and ordained and installed June 21 at Westfield Presbyterian. He has preached since May 19 and recently recovered from illness. the congregation praises his speaking and thinking.
Fire and flood added to the havoc of the Quetta earthquake. Telegraph service linked Karachi and Quetta briefly before failing. Rail lines damaged. trains with doctors and supplies move toward the stricken city as most of Quetta is reported destroyed and European convent school pupils are among the survivors.
The Pennsylvania Bulletin lists no new detours for the local area through June 13. A year ago a 98 degree heat wave peaked on June 5, with 90 plus temps for seven days and rain ending the drought on June 7. Commencement week at New Castle Senior High reports 361 graduates with baccalaureate at the cathedral Sunday.
U.S. weather statistics show a maximum of 75 and minimum of 43 with no precipitation for the 24 hours ending at 9 am. River stage stands at 3.8 feet. For the same date last year the high was 92 and the low 61 with no precipitation.
The home of Dr. Charles E. Miller president of Heidelberg College in Tiffin Ohio was damaged by a dynamite blast on campus. The porch was blown apart and the blast rattled the city while Miller his wife and daughter Gretchen slept inside uninjured. Authorities have not determined a motive for the attack.
A strike call by the United Mine Workers of America orders all Appalachian bituminous miners to leave the mines by midnight June 16 excluding Canada. The action follows failed contract talks and the NRA code ruling. Only enough workers stay to protect property, and about four weeks of coal stock is expected to remain above ground. The call warns against violence.
President Roosevelt signals support for a constitutional convention or amendment to liberalize the Constitution after nullifying the NRA ruling. The move is cast as a central 1936 campaign issue drawing liberals and conservatives into a heated political showdown both parties. The Roosevelt stance broadens debate over states’ rights and federal power in economic policy.
A violent windstorm with cloudbursts hit three mid Nebraska towns, causing about 45000 dollars in damage. In Miller, Nebraska a two year old girl, daughter of William Rhode, was killed by a flying timber that severed the top of her head. Other reports described further deaths and destruction.
Troop F 103rd Cavalry P N G reaches Mt Gretna ahead of schedule after departing at 5 55 PM in seven government trucks. The unit, part of the 28th Division, includes extra baggage truck and reports all men in good health and well trained.
The Home Owners Loan Corporation office has reopened for new loans. Manager C. P. Cloak reports about fifteen applications daily, with around 250 pre-registered applicants and many new ones. The cutoff for new loan applications is late June, so interested homeowners should visit the second floor of the Federal building.
Large crowd observes the B and O steam propelled stream line train Abraham Lincoln arrive at 9 12 in the yards and depart for Youngstown at 9 18. The locomotive and six coaches are lighter yet faster and will operate on the main line after an exhibition. Officials from New Castle division joined the ride. Elizabeth Hamilton returns home from Jameson Memorial hospital after treatment.
Mrs. Redfern in Toledo receives word from Tom Roche that Paul Redfern may still be alive in a South American jungle. Roche produced a battered diary to support the claim, suggesting the missing aviator is badly crippled but alive. Mr. and Mrs. Redfern are pictured.
President Roosevelt moved to respond to emergency cases after the Supreme Court limited NRA control. He planned direct action on individual industry cases amid thousands of letters urging intervention. Wallace and AAA head Chester Davis joined talks, signaling concern over agencies amid the crisis.
John and Louis Pacheco, brothers executed in the lethal gas chamber at the Colorado penitentiary, will be buried today in the prison cemetery. The event marks the first simultaneous double execution in the state. Louis entered at 7:49 p.m., John at 7:52, the door closed at 7:55 and both were dead by 8:00 after their last meal with Father Albert Schaller.
The State Planning board announced that $17,624,759.40 in relief projects are proposed for Lawrence and Beaver counties to the Works Division of the State Emergency Relief board. The plan hinges on General Assembly passage of legislation creating relief work machinery and authority to accept funds. Lawrence County totals include road construction, sewers, schools, and an $11,000,000 hydroelectric plant proposal. Beaver County lists $2,301,875.14. Additional county submissions include a cavalry post stable and armory, a new public library, and gauging stations, totaling $169,700. For New Castle city, projects cover building repairs, fire hazards, park improvements, street work, water and sewer lines, wall repairs, and heating upgrades.
A junior high exam mislabels Charlemagne as mayor of New Castle in a humorous mix up. The text notes Charlemagne, also called Charles the Great, was king of the Franks and Western Roman emperor, ascending to the throne in 768.
Senior high school class of 361 will have baccalaureate exercises Sunday at 7 30 pm in the Cathedral with Dr G S Bennett delivering the sermon assisted by Rev D C Schnebly. First Christian church choir will provide vocal music and the high school orchestra will perform. Mary Virginia Patterson will be pianist with Thelma Schenck Rebecca Garvin Samuel Lewis and James A Bowman in vocal solos.
A local government announces the processing tax will be retained with no change in rate or collection method. Officials indicate continued application to fuel distribution and municipal services, citing steady revenues to support public works.
Washington reports that processing taxes will stay to back the AAA farm relief program. The taxes have added about 770 million dollars to the AAA treasury for farm benefits. Officials draft amendments to trim licensing powers while enabling government regulation of certain perishables and voluntary marketing agreements for milk fruits and vegetables.
TECUMSEH Ont June 1 A headless body recovered from Lake St Clair yesterday was identified today as Milton Lamp of Wichita Kansas an Army flier stationed at Selfridge Field Mt Clemens Michigan He disappeared March 10 on a flight from Cleveland to Selfridge Field.
Nine year old George Weyerhaeuser was delivered to his parents at 7 03 am after 72 days missing. The boy, found wandering near Issaquah, said kidnapers kept him chained in a hole and claimed $200 000 ransom had been paid. He was unharmed and transported to Tacoma with rancher Boniza guiding his return.
The State Council of Education informed the Wampum borough school district it opposes consolidation with part of Big Beaver township. Proctors James N Rule and Dr Crosley noted three hearings on February 8 March 1 and May 24. They said the merger is unnecessary and not in pupils welfare and would affect Crescent Portland Cement district tax revenue impinging on Big Beaver.
President Roosevelt left Washington for a weekend retreat at Annapolis. He boarded the Sequoia for a Chesapeake cruise and planned to return to the White House Sunday evening.
Arthur Memeter notes a festive day as the circus returns with elephants tigers zebras and other acts. The warm clear weather and holiday mood bring families and oldsters to enjoy laughs and playful attractions at the center of attention.
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