05 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1933
Page
1
Twelve hot mills at the New Castle tin mill restart today after idle since December 31, 1931. Smoke rises from stacks as coal fumes filter the air, while workers and engineers monitor the restart. A vivid industrial scene unfolds with rhythmic sounds and molten activity signaling the return to operation.
New Wilmington suffered a fierce storm that toppled trees and flooded roads while crowds gathered for weekend activities. Roads such as Portoraville to Ellwood City opened late as the Shenango river stained with reddish water and debris registered the day’s impact.
The report lists a maximum temperature of 38 and a minimum of 62 with 0.14 inches of precipitation. River stage is 5.4 feet. For the ad-hour period ending Sunday morning, temperatures show a high of 87 and a low of 86 with an expected precipitation amount of 58 feet.
Four gifts announced for Westminster College commencement include chimes for the Old Main Memorial tower, a stone seat, a painting, and a suned campus feature. Mr and Mrs W M Duff of Pittsburgh notified President R F Gal breath they would place chimes in the college tower. Negotiations underway with English and American firms to secure the chimes. Duff remains on campus until six.
Senate inquiry into Morgan partners William Ewing Harold Stanley and Thomas Lamient uncovered personal stock trading and sales aimed at lowering income taxes. Special counsel Pecora planned to reveal how Morgan organized an agency to capture railroad control via securities purchases tied to the Erie and Chesapeake and Ohio lines.
Thieves broke a front window at the Elks Home on North Mill and Pals Streets during the night and blew open the office safe with nitroglycerine. They ransacked desks and drawers, took a small cash haul, and left milk beer and food eaten. evidence and tools were found as police begin thorough investigation.
Fragmented OCR text references a three hour session on taxation in the House with President Roosevelt’s influence noted. The discussion centers on a proposed measure, its financing, and mood among lawmakers.
The Westminster class of today lists 29 graduates from Lawrence County and surrounding areas. Names include Carl Atafson of New Castle and others from New Wilmington, New Wilmington and nearby towns.
A Mercer warehouse facility sustained storm damage causing structural concerns and disrupted operations. Local responders examined the site while assessors evaluated the impact on Clspan and FI Portally, with investigators noting no injuries reported.
Special to The News reports a Santa Monica reader arguing against repudiation and tax exemptions for tax exempt bonds. The letter discusses paying in gold, emergency powers, and justice in tax policy, critiquing government use of bonds to evade taxes and urging transparency in fiscal moves.
New Wilmington Pa June 5 four were honored with honorary degrees at Westminster College's commencement this afternoon. About 85 graduates received bachelor’s degrees. The four honorees were Rev O M Barr Delancey NY doctor of divinity Rev G W Baldinger South Kortright NY doctor of divinity Rev Willem Cra New Brighton doctor of divinity and Professor Charles Stone Munhall doctor of pedagogy.
Director of Finance Albert Hoyland reported that the city approved a contract with J. R. Rick Mater Car Company for a 1 ton pickup truck. The vehicle will be used at the utility plant.
Jimmy Mattern, Texas aviator, lands in Moscow three hours ahead of his target time for the around the world flight. He touched down at 8:45 a.m. local after crossing 1,100 miles from Oslo in seven hours and minutes. Soviet airmen cheered as he landed and was paraded around the field. He left New York 31 hours and 24 minutes earlier. The flight continues toward the next leg.
City Treasurer L W McClung reports only three New Castle teachers failed to pay 1932 personal taxes after a district list check. Six names appeared on an exemption list but three were settled before the official tally. Tax collection mirrors that of other citizens with notices sent and collectors calling if needed.
A sombre graduate in a mortar board and gown sits before a crowd as diplomas and speeches mark the ceremony. Neighbors cheer as he rises to claim his sheepskin, signaling the end of his course and the beginning of a new path.
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