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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1933
Page
2
Pittsburgh crowds gathered for Meyer John S. Herron’s Better Times party as a mock funeral parade unfolded. A procession of over 100 civic, fraternal, national and commercial groups joined the event with floats replacing somber hearse cars in a lively street spectacle.
New Castle board faced heated talks over teacher salaries and tax delinquency. Arguments centered on withholding contracts from teachers on the delinquent list, with one proposal to reduce high salaries to the legal Edmonds Act maximum and recoup 20 percent from the base. President Woolcock urged rechecking salaries for high earners, noting 32 teachers at $2400 annually, with concerns over pensions and equity.
The board debated trimming the budget to the Edmonds Act limit and the legality of cuts against the Rose budget. Voting tied 5-4 against a proposal to place all high school teachers under Edmonds Act before the 20 percent cut. Principals' duties expanded to include Highland and McGill after reassignment. All teachers except nurses and Dr. Baker were reappointed. those on the exoneration list face contract delays until tax issues are resolved.
Aviation pioneer Mattern begins a world flight with a Moscow stop, aiming to Yakutski then non stop to Edmonton. From there the route would go to Chicago and Bennett Field with tentative stops at Nome and Fairbanks, Alaska. The 2600 hp Wasp engine aircraft lacks radio and carries reduced front gear for stability.
A meeting at the Armory Sunday outlines detailed reunion arrangements for the 28th Division veterans. Officials cited plans nearing completion and expect a larger attendance of Mercer County members and several units including A, B, and C of the 107th Infantry and 110th, 112th regiments, with officers and veterans named among attendees.
The June 5 1833 Castleton Rotary meeting runs 12 15 to 1 30 with reports from committees and progress notes Jake Bents aims to form a Past Vice Presidents Club due to uncertain recalls of past VPs. A Beaver Falls conference defined a vice president as the spree between Rotary spokes while Jake works on a special emblem. Grant Waddle attended.
From the Mahoning court records: a gunman in the Melyne case is sent to the penitentiary, while other defendants face varied outcomes. A man in charge of a manslaughter case tied to a shooting near Joseph Kusnierczyk’s death receives a four to eight month sentence, suspended for good behavior. Helen Triplett faces sentencing with a medical note. her bond forfeited after failing to appear, and a judge considers her medical condition in suspending punishment. Peter Kakontros is ordered to pay costs after a not guilty plea on a related death charge. A.C. McCoy faces additional penalties for embezzlement, and James Sheldrake and Charles Long receive probation for larceny of an automobile belonging to Charles Adams. Victor Dill is paroled for three years for receiving stolen goods.
The new Princeton president, an 18 year old Grove City native, studied at Princeton University and earned a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. He served as politics professor at Princeton and acted as special representative to Nicaragua appointed by President Calhge. Grove City honored him in 1929 with an honorary Doctor of Laws. His father Dr Samuel Dodds is retired on a farm near Prospect in Butler County, long associated with Grove City College.
A local note states Dr. Galbraith will preach at tomorrow's baccalaureate service. Plans mentioned include coordinating with larger city churches to accommodate attendees.
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Lawrence County Emergency Relief officials present at the session issued a bulletin listing work crews reporting June 5 at the light toolhouse on North Orotor avenue. Men ordered to report for grading and graveling the lower road to Cascade Park from Hamilton Street to Cascade Lake, with shrubbery removal and widening planned. work also at Creton and Gaston Park.
Police received word at 7 10 this morning that the business at 26 East Lawrence Street had been robbed overnight. Officers found a broken front window pane and evidence of a thief reaching in to take a sum of money secreted in a filing cabinet. The amount stolen was between 130 and 150 dollars, according to M E Matheson, the manager.
Police were informed at 7 30 am that the McKee Grocery store on North street and Neshannock avenue had been robbed during the night. Investigation found a cut hole in windows and several cartons taken, valued at about four to five dollars.
Andrews and Son of New Castle was awarded a $7007 contract to alter the Polk State School building. Work includes installing a valve and steam system alterations.
County commissioners announced this morning that the coal field will be shut down at once due to insurance concerns. The operation has operated about three years, aided many families, with permits issued for diggings and winter coal. stock remains, but distribution and reopening are uncertain, leaving former workers to seek other labor or gardens.
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Wilhelm, grandson of the former Kaiser, to marry a woman described as his chosen partner. The event marks a notable royal union within the fading aristocracy as observers note its epoch making potential in the wake of recent dynastic shifts.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Agnes Otto were held at the family home with Rev. George Knippel officiating and hymns sung by Mrs. Knippel and Mrs. John Matter. Interment followed at Greenwood Memorial Park. Reuben Pannell of Court Street had funeral services at Second Baptist Church with interment at Greenwood Memorial Park. Paul Long of Stewart Place died at 55 after an illness. services set for June 5 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with interment at Greenwood Memorial Park. His survivors include wife Kathrine Hermann Long, two sons John and Frank, and two stepchildren Kathrine and John Wagner.
Postmaster General Farley dedicates Grove City post office as Democrats from nearby counties attend. He pledges efforts to economize with a goal of reducing department expenses by 90 million dollars this year. A historic pageant by 350 Grove City College students and an Oakley Kelly circus highlight daylong events.
Federal Investigator R E Vetter states three suspects remained jailed in Kansas City including Clarence Cllex. Walter H McGee, arrested in Amarillo with $9291, admitted the cash was Kidnap money but denied knowledge of Miss McElroy. Photos linked McGee to the abduction. Reppert reports a house holding the victim for 30 hours between Kansas City and Shawnee. McGee, a former Oregon convict, is wanted in Kansas for bank robberies.
The Senate banking inquiry pauses and will reconvene Monday to examine Morgan partners income taxes and the Morgan railroad holdings. The hearings are expected to expose the extent of J P Morgans control of a vast railroad empire alongside his dominance of a major utility empire.
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