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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1935
Page
2
George Booth 25 hanged himself after murdering Dolores Dufay 25 in Hollywood. A note to his parents stated the murder and plan to die. Dufay was found fatally stabbed and arranged on a parkway. Booth's body hung from a tree nearby.
A Vandergrift man recounts a clash over prohibitions and deed restrictions that bar liquor licenses in the city for 99 years. He cites nearby Armstrong County taverns across the Kiskiminetas River and notes a flood of issues from drunken driving to lost revenue.
Federal agents note clues tying the May 24 ransom case at the Weyerhaeuser home to a Seattle area gang. The boy recalls a tan new Buick, a long drive, and a hideout north of here near Seattle. Additional notes reference Seattle P I usage and prior UW student plot.
Floods in the Republican River Valley spawned 200 miles of desolation with bridges washed away and drinking water scarce. Army pilots and Fort Riley troops aided rescue efforts delivering survivors by power boats to safety amid stranded livestock and disease fears.
London reports on June 4 quote official British denials of Italian accusations that Britain meddles in Abyssinian affairs. The statements reject claims that British agents operate in Abyssinia and deny armored cars are stationed at the Kenya frontier, addressing Giornale D'Italia and other outlets.
Washington June 4 a group of coal region lawyers oppose the Guffey bill declaring it unconstitutional to make bituminous coal a federal regulated utility. Lawyers cited Supreme Court NRA rulings and other cases.
A four alarm fire swept several blocks in Coney Island causing at least 300 people from two hundred families to flee their homes. The blaze began in unoccupied one story stores and spread to nearby apartment houses. No injuries were reported.
Floods marching through Kansas advance at about one foot per hour threatening dykes at 28 feet. If breached, major damage feared east of Topeka to Kansas City. Red Cross and relief groups distribute food and clothing to hundreds of homeless. At least five dead and all missing believed accounted for as Republican River recedes.
Dr Pollick to deliver commencement address as all class of 1916 members serve on sponsoring committee. Tonight’s testimonial notes expect full attendance. Pollock will entrain around midnight for Ann Arbor.
Federal employment in April reached a peace-time high of 709,977 across the government. In DC the count rose to 109,949, nearing war-time levels. The rise, 25,059 from March, occurred mainly in Interior Agriculture and War Departments for works-relief staffing.
The president plans a 530 press briefing to unveil a revised NRA program shaped by Supreme Court objections. It would drop punitive code penalties yet preserve the NRA workforce of about 5000, seek a definition of inter state commerce, and set fair business standards while stopping short of full Blue Eagle revival.
Jones plans to leave Earle's cabinet to seek guidance on how to proceed with projects. He expects immediate funding availability to start initiatives upon his return.
Several obituaries report deaths from New Castle and nearby towns. Mrs Goldie Myrtle Lamison aged 56 of 414 South Pine street died at New Castle hospital after lifelong ties to the city. John Stewart 83 of 1022 Glen avenue died at Jamestown Memorial hospital after a short illness. Funeral details at Book Leyde mortuary and Greenwood cemetery. William Garfield McKenney of Pittsburgh family linked to New Castle. Rudolf Theis services held in Garfield avenue home with later rites in Arnold and New Kensington churches.
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Law were held at her son W H Law’s home in Koppel Monday at 2 pm with Rev L J Wallis of Koppel M E Church officiating. Many friends attended. flowers filled the home. Pallbearers were Harry Huffman Wilbur Huffman Benjamin Law William Law William Owens and William Meyers. Interment followed at Uniondale cemetery in Pittsburgh.
Hollis Oklahoma June 4 four famous Key sisters Mary Mona Roberta and Leota the first quadruplets to reach maturity celebrated their twentieth birthday today. They have just completed their sophomore year at Baylor University at Waco Texas.
Firemen were called to the Pennsylvania Engineering Works on South Jefferson Street at 4 35 Monday afternoon. A spark from a chimney set fire to the outside corner near the ground causing about 10 dollars in damage. The blaze was quickly extinguished.
Bayard Rash aged 50 a Rising Sun farmer was found murdered in his Dover area home with powder burns on his face and head indicating close range shooting. An unfired shotgun lay across his body. The scene was discovered today by a relative.
The H. D. Gibbs collection of ancient money shown in Lawrence as part of New Castle Coin Club exhibit features China Gong cash from 2205 to 1785 B C and artifacts from Egypt Greece Aztec to Tibet. It highlights rare coins and unusual forms like spear money, salt money, and a vast copper sheet from Alaska valued at 5 000 blankets. Public urged to view the exhibition, limited chance to see this display.
In Harrisburg the House passed a bi partisan bill allowing Sunday motion pictures in communities with voter approval. The 121 to 81 vote exceeded the required majority by 16. The measure moves to the Senate, where its fate remains uncertain.
PA Newc observes fine weather aiding street sign pole and board erection. When bad weather returns this fall, many projects will proceed. Officials commend crews for level straight work and plan removal of old signs and posts to be replaced.
Fast returning to championship form Mrs Helen Wills Moody defeated Miss Pan Marion 6-1 6-0 in the St George's tournament third round at Egham Surrey England. Her machine like accuracy and hard driving game boosted her Wimbledon stock.
A mysterious shooting at the home of 40 year old Mrs. Esther Fish yielded Irvin Ss. Zamore of Swissvale found unconscious with a bullet wound in his head. Physicians expected recovery as police investigated details.
The term ends for New Castle public schools as hundreds of students on the streets display smiling promotion cards. Many buildings will be renovated or repaired over the summer while teachers disperse to homes, summer schools, or rest before the September bells.
Harrisburg June 4 the Baldi Dent bill legalizing horse racing and pari mutuel betting and the Sowers bill creating a 100 million dollar state lottery for old age pensions were released from the House Ways and Means committee for a final vote tomorrow. Church groups opposed at public hearing.
Last night a car operated by Fred Cooney of Delaware Avenue slid into an unguarded sewer ditch on Taylor Street and had to be removed by a wrecker.
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