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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
1
A fragment from a Beverly California item recalls residents seeking to prove their ability to talk while others misplace efforts, noting sign making and songwriting as a changing city dynamic. The author laments public demonstrations and a shift from vocal practice to symbolic acts amid local life.
Plans are underway by local committees for the entertainment and reception of the Allegheny Regional Advisory Board meeting to occur here during the coming week. About 500 shippers and railroad men are expected for the meetings as the areaReadership details note large turnout and busy week ahead.
Weather data for 24 hours ending 9 am from U S Weather Service at New Castle water works. Maximum 71, minimum 46, no precipitation. River stage 43 feet and falling.
A congress approved fund of 500 million dollars will be provided for immediate agricultural relief once the new farm bill becomes law. President Hoover’s approval anticipated. The federal farm board with broad stabilizing powers will start by July 1 and establish a wheat stabilization corporation through cooperative associations to curb wheat prices.
International dispatches from Tokio report that the Japanese steamer Wagu Maru was totally lost after a fire and sinking off the eastern coast of Kamchatka on May 28. Seven hundred persons are believed drowned. cause of the fire is unknown.
Field Club Cathedral and Castleton will host entertainments and receptions for about 500 shippers railroad and industrial men attending the Allegheny Regional Board business conferences June 12 and 13. James W. Cale secretary of the Chamber of Commerce says T F Morehead is general chairman aided by regional board members. A C Hoyt chairs the finance committee with L G Round and S B Clear assisting. J P Cove oversees transportation funds and will name the group of members.
Prince Henry, leading a polo team, was thrown from his pony on Brighouse field near Vancouver. He landed on his head and neck and is under physician care in Vancouver Hotel quarters. Prince Lewis, third son of King Ceorge, remains in residence as authorities assess the situation. The accident will likely extend his stay beyond the planned three days.
Paris reports Premier Poincare says France will push for ratification of the Young Plan settlement. Reparation figures are being finalized by experts, with a Friday target for completion. Main hurdle remains Belgium’s Belgian marks issue, but no major obstacle foreseen. Delegates from nations expected to sign once the report is officially completed.
Readied for the Lawrence County Sabbath School association annual convention at New Wilmington United Press readers will register at 9 a.m. Delegates from 128 Sabbath schools are expected. Dr Henry E Tralle of New York City will address the noon session and evening program on Our Boy. H C Cridland and Miss Adelia Sterrett of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath Schools association will speak. Rev D C Schoebly will deliver the convention sermon at 10:30 a.m. Mrs N P Mortensen will oversee The Campers segment. Continued on pages two.
King George commissioned Ramsay MacDonald to form a new Labour cabinet at Windsor Castle as the Labour Party gains the most seats in Parliament, replacing the Baldwin Conservative ministry. MacDonald, accompanied by his son Malcolm, met with the King's equerry and discussed the likely makeup of the government amid a hung Parliament.
Frank H. Foulke 54 of Cleveland and Q Leon H. Porter 49 of Wisconsin Rapids listed among recent deaths. Also noted are Mrs. Sarah E Kennedy Tortersville and Mrs. Martha E. Atkinson 73 of Darlington township with Edith Gardner 417 Ellwood City and Jerome J. Gill 47 of Elwood City.
Catherine Cassler stood charged with a second murder in two years at Valparaiso. Her son Edward, 19, is a chained material witness and testified at the inquest into the death of Cammie Soutur, described as Truman Cassler’s mistress. The coroner’s jury verdict was pending as she faced a murder warrant for the death buried in a swamp near Hebron Indiana.
Dr Work’s surprise retirement as chairman of the Republican National Committee shakes party leadership. President nominates a successor, with the committee ratifying. speculation centers on reasons for leaving as Republicans brace for next year’s congressional elections.
In Newark area today a Lithuanian church pastor, Rev Paul Micavinin, 35, fired at a woman after her rejection of his advances, wounding her critically and killing himself. She was taken to St Michaels Hospital with two gunshot wounds. the priest died en route after a self-inflicted gunshot. The incident occurred at the home of Rosa Silknitis in Harrison N J. Continued on page two.
Hundreds attend class night as high school seniors present varied stunts. David James, orator for the class of 1929, delivers a speech praising the school system and the city. The program includes a “road of remembrance” and a sentimental tribute to faculty and graduates.
Over 600 pursue 19 jobs with Dr Green among leaders. More than 160 are New Castle residents, and many seek targeted positions as educators or associates. The note invites helpers to craft a plan to fill the postings and praises Dr Green for guidance.
Mount Vesuvius eruption drives lava flows in two streams threatening Campania towns. 3,000,600 lava chunks reported as smoke towers three miles high. evacuations ordered for Naples area and Renan. Tourist sites cleared as streams advance toward Bose Reale and other villages. signs of further explosions and fiery cones observed.
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