Present Diplomas To 221 High School Graduates Thursday
Dr W Charles Wallace of Westminster college addressed 221 New Castle high school seniors last night at Benjamin Franklin junior high auditorium. The speech, titled Strategy of Attitude, urged graduates to choose the right by willing duty and to let education sharpen sensitivity to what is right, in a large community setting.
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British humor drives Washington chatter in ribbing note
Special to The Newse Beverly Hills observes a muted week as the British ambassador hints at more liquor shipments. The piece mocks political turnover after an election loss and hints at awkward diplomatic caution while noting frugal sustenance during a brief stay.
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New Castle news notes and local events wrap
New Castle reports a busy period with school out, a golf course nearing opening on August first, and improvements on the Walma detour route. Scouts at the international jamboree in England are led by local organizers, while county roads receive extensive oiling this week.
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Lawrence County
England
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Daily Weather Report for New Castle area
Weather summary from U S Weather Observer B J Johnson at New Castle Water Co pump station shows a 24 hour period ending nine this morning with a maximum temperature of 78 and a minimum of 30. No precipitation recorded and river stage at 4 feet and falling.
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New Castle Water
Detroit Girl Is Staying Victim Murder Mystery
Detroit police found Patricia Ferlair, a 22 year old cigar counter clerk, dead early today on an iron grate beside her hotel. She was gagged and bound with a towel wrapped around her head, blood stains suggesting a dragged body. Two men were seen leaving the scene by a hotel guest. Police say she had been harassed by several hotel guests recently.
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East Brook Seniors Tour Washington Aerial Capitol Sights
Nineteen East Brook high school seniors spent a Washington week touring the capital. An airplane ride over the capitol, home of President Hoover, the treasury and other buildings framed their itinerary along the Potomac. They also visited Mount Vernon by boat and toured the White House.
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Commission Refuses To Reopen Rate Case
Interstate Commerce Commission declines to reopen the lake cargo rate case. Western Pennsylvania Coal Traffic Co. and Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad failed in their bid for reconsideration. Since January 1, northern roads have a 35 cent per ton differential on coal headed for lake transport.
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Interstate Commerce Commission Today
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Life Saving Examiners Recommended for Red Cross Posts
Miss Phyllis Beal of 413 Leasure Avenue is recommended for appointment as a life saving examiner for the American Red Cross. Harry G. Hamilton, formerly of Franklin and now of this city, is nominated for reappointment, having previously held an examiner rank in Franklin.
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Toledo Rum Baron Is Shot To Death
A Toledo liquor baron, Ike Bracker, age 38, was shot and killed in his driveway early today by two men reputed to be rival gangsters. His one year old daughter witnessed the shooting.
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Hoover Seeks Fast Action On Prohibition Enforcement
President Hoover urges Congress to grant new powers to tighten enforcement nationwide. He orders the prohibition bureau to intensify efforts now, pressing Congress to appoint a summer select committee to craft concrete changes ahead of fall sessions. The White House moves aim to accelerate practical steps rather than await lengthy studies.
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Mt Vesuvius Quiet After Last Eruption
Naples June 7 eruptions of Mt Vesuvius have largely ceased observers say minor explosions persisted overnight while lava effusion slowed and churches in Terzigno reopened to crowds giving thanks. The pope sent an urgent blessing and prayers for the residents as fear of further danger eased.
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Beidia Albert Dies After Years Of Suffering
Beidia Albert a sixteen year old lad son of Samuel and Bessie Albert died in hospital after seven years of illness. He grew up in Weinberg and attended the First Christian Sunday school. Though paralyzed and in pain for years, he never complained and won friends at Shenango Valley hospital where Rotary helped move him for care.
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Mrs Kenney Freed After Mount Jackson Enon Slaying Inquiry
Mildred Kenney of Enon is released from county jail due to lack of sufficient evidence. George Collins of Youngstown was found dead near his automobile on the Mt Jackson Enon road May 24. District Attorney J Elder Bryan ordered the release as investigators continue searching for leads.
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Free Outing For School Children At Conneaut Lake
Arrangements by The News and the Conneaut Lake company offer a free outing for New Castle and Lawrence county schoolchildren at Conneaut Lake Park on Tuesday June 11. Tickets for five free amusement passes can be picked up at The News office 39 North Mercer street. Free bathing is provided for New Castle children with picnic facilities available for all attendees including teachers and parents.
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Sabbath School Delegates Reaffirm Dry Law Support
About 300 Sabbath school workers gathered at the United Presbyterian Church in New Wilmington for sessions that drew nearly 600 in the afternoon and a strong evening turnout. Delegates elected officers with Robert M. Strickler again president and approved moving the 1930 convention to the Cathedral in New Castle. Rev. D C Schnebly preached the convention sermon, with Dr. Henry Tralle of New York delivering one of the high points along with two addresses.
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Fearful Fugitive Escapes After Central City Bank Hold-Up
Central City, June 7. A bank holdup left four gunmen, with about $5,000 taken, two wounded and captured, one killed, and a fugitive escaping into nearby swamps as 400 searchers and state police sweep Somerset and adjacent counties. Suspects identified as John Wasmik and John Miskik, both of Pittsburgh, are hospitalized and guarded while the remaining bandit car fled westward toward Pittsburgh.
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Italy and Vatican Sign Final Agreement Early Today
Premier Mussolini and Cardinal Gasparri exchanged ratifications of the Lateran treaties in the Vatican, ending fifty years of estrangement. Mussolini entered the Vatican Palace for the first time in decades, greeted by Papal dignitaries, as Swiss Guards saluted. The ceremony marked a complete rapprochement between the Italian government and the Holy See, with further details promised on page two.
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Dry Agents Raid Evie Area Seizures Reported
Federal prohibition agents announced a major raid across Evie and nearby, seizing Canadian ale and whisky and American beer valued near $100. A dozen warehouses were identified as storage sites for illicit beverages. Prisoners were arrested and held on bonds of $5,000 each. The operation was led by agents under A. G. McDuffie with headquarters in Pittsburgh.
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Hoover Victory Almost Assured In Origins Law
President Hoover fights for repeal of the national origins immigration law as Senate factions diverge on the issue. Reports say administration and supporters push to end the debenture plan for farmers and curb the new quotas effective July 1, with a vote possible in the coming week.
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Coast Plane to Seek New Endurance Record
A coast plane aims to break the 172 hour endurance record. The mission will launch from Milly for Stacey with Colonel Abbot and Sand De Renze aboard to pilot the craft. James Warner, who previously operated the India on the Southern Cri US flight from Cabin to Australia, joins as the third crew member.
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Death notices for Beidia Athert 16, Mes Cacoline Bhatehford 7
Two obituaries list Beidia Athert aged 16 of TL Wehlberg Way and Mes Cacoline Bhatehford age 7 of New Port along with Mothing 83 of Grove City.
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New Wilmington to Pulaski Road Improvement Planned
County state officials plan paving from Meshannock to Pulaski as part of a summer project on route 693. July 218 set as the bid date with highway department to award noncrete work.
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Plane Crash Near Conshohocken Kills Pilot and Passenger
A light plane crashed near Conshohocken last night killing the pilot, 28 year old W of Norristown, and passenger Francis O'Brien, 18, of Conshohocken. Welch died en route. wreckage pinned them in debris and both victims died at Montgomery County Hospital.
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Fragmentary Arts Note From Obscure Clip
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and phrases like May POs and literary dolls, with unclear references to people and places. The readable bits offer no coherent event or outcome, leaving a hazy snapshot lacking verifiable details.
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