Crime declines in some categories in early 1940
Federal Bureau of Investigation reports for the first quarter show overall rise in person crimes with the sole exception of negligent manslaughter up 7.2 percent. Robberies down 6.9 percent while auto thefts up 6 percent. Larceny leads all crimes at 56.9 percent. robberies 3 percent. burglaries 23.8 percent. Vehicle recoveries hit 97 percent. total property value stolen estimated at 6.59 million dollars with 65.6 percent recovered. May in New Castle area noted.
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Allan J. Finch
New Service
Pittsburush
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
New Cassle
Memorial Will Be Unveiled for Westminster President
Memorial photograph of former Westminster College president Robert M. Russell will be unveiled at Alumni Day luncheon on June 8, gifted by Mrs. R. M. Russell of Mercer. Russell led the college 1906 to 1916, oversaw a $400000 endowment, and served as Moderator of the United Presbyterian general assembly. He died in 1921. The photo will hang in Westminster president Dr. R. P. Galbreath’s office. NRTA
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New Wilmington
Robert M. Russell
Westminster College
R. M. Russell
Mercer
Russell
Westminster
U. P
Pittsburgh
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
W. Charles Wallace
R. PF. Galbreath
NRTA
Belgium King Surrenders to Nazi Germany Communique
Through United States Ambassador John D. Cudahy, Leopold of Belgium has transmitted to President Roosevelt the full story of the circumstances leading to his surrender to Nazi Germany. German officials in Brussels stated Cudahy had a two hour conference with the king before sending the message to Washington. The article also notes a later local card of thanks and a brief injury report for Robert Ward, 10, from Newell avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinternational News Service
Brussels
United States
John D. Cudahy
Eling Leopold
Belgium
Roosevel
Nazi Germany
Cudahy
Washington
Ray
New Castle
Unlicensed Dog Owners Arrested
Four Union township dog owners must appear before Justice of the Peace Ana M. Robison to pay fines for keeping unlicensed canines. Informations filed by Harold E. McLure, dog law enforcer, indicate more arrests will follow in other county sections. Ample warning had been given to license dogs.
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Justice of the Peace
Union Township
Ana M. Robison
Miss Robison
Harold E. McLure
Bureau of Animal Husbandry
McLure
Haven New Castle
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Kcotarba
Robert Ward
Newell Avenue
Jameson Memorial Hospital
the New Castle Stores
Bemberg
van Raalte
Thrift Shop
Bemberg Sheets
Rayon Crepe
Butcher Boy
Darling
Playtex
THE
Cavalier
H. S
Wes
Tra Blair Sr
Beckford Street
Neshannock Creek
Castle
Gorilas
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