Heatwave Death Toll Rises Across Western Pennsylvania
Heat continues to grip Pennsylvania with temperatures in the upper nineties and new fatalities. Thirteen deaths reported in Western Pennsylvania, four more in the Philadelphia area, and eleven in the Pittsburgh district over two hot days. Drowning incidents rise as residents seek relief in pools and beaches amid warnings of thunderstorms later.
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Weather and road issues as heat wave grinds city
Gazette reports extreme heat with temperatures near 9 and 83 at night, sparking concern over paving rises and dangerous driving on West Washington Street bridge. Citizens complain about street work blocking canyons, and highway department faces demands for action on repairs and traffic safety.
Daily Weather Report Summary
The report notes a maximum temperature of 29 and a minimum of 14 with no precipitation for the 24 hour period ending at 11 am. River levels show Alago at 5.4 feet. A separate entry lists a maximum of 62 and minimum of 40 with no precipitation.
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Heat Records Fall as June 8 Sees High Mercury
The U.S. Weather Bureau in Pittsburgh reports New Castle water plant thermometer hit 99 degrees, the highest since summer 1932, with a relief drop to 74 degrees overnight. The surrounding district endured intense heat.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
New Caste
Pittsburgh
United States
New Castle
Sunday Schools Stand Firmly For 18th Amendment
A large crowd gathered for the Lawrence County Sabbath School convention at Etret Methodist church. Delegates voiced unity on state affairs and endorsed the 18th amendment, Sabbath laws, and opposition to any force that would undermine prohibition. D Marshall of Wampum led the afternoon session with religious music and a feature quartet from Elwood City.
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Lawrence County Sabbath School Association
Etret Methodist ‘Church
A. A. Taylor
Compromise Plan On Economy Act Gains Approval
President Roosevelt's compromise plan for modification of the drastic veterans economy act won formal approval today from the special House veterans committee, with clarifying changes expected. The Democratic steering committee was poised to accept the committee's recommendation and push the plan through the House under a special rule tomorrow.
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Washington
Rosevelts
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House
Former Pastor Named Moderator
Rev P B H Lynch, pastor of Firet Baptist Church of McKeesport and former pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, was elected moderator of the Pittsburgh Baptist Association at its ninety fourth annual meeting Thursday in the Long Baptist Church of Carrick.
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P. BH. Lynch
Exerocises Occur Wednesday Night at Ben Franklin Junior High
In a 1933 event at Ben Franklin Junior High School the nursing school graduates and relatives gathered for an instructive program led by Rey Dominick. The talk highlighted heroes and heroines battling a dread disease and framed the graduates as captains of internal defense protecting national vitals.
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Ben ‘Franklin Junior High School
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Treasurer’s Safe in Indiana County Looted of Money
Indiana County treasurer Charles C McLain reports his treasury office safe was looted of cash totaling 1 777 dollars and 42 030 87 in nickels. Police have few clues as they investigate who unlocked and relocked the vault at the courthouse amid a mystery surrounding the missing funds.
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Roosevelt divorce case and disputed reconciliation claims
A fragmentary report notes Elliott Roosevelt and Ruth Goonies in Newark with claims of a marital rift. It cites social pressures and a declared wish against reconciliation, mentioning the impact on Elliott Roosevelt’s life and family dynamics.
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Ruth Goonies
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Te Ha W approved declaration remains unclear
The readable fragment mentions WLamont and a Te ha w approval but provides no full context or details.
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Scout Camp Opening Saturday Despite Theft Issues
Scouts of New Castle plan to open camping season on Saturday. First contingent will head to Philips Creek for an outing at Rose Point as farm boys join the group amid theft concerns.
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Probe Of Gold Hoarders Under DOJ Scrutiny
Washington reports more than 10 000 suspected gold hoarders die under investigation by the Department of Justice. Attorney General Cummings said the partial list includes 5 505 suspects in New York City with $20 451 981 total, plus dozens of cases in Albany Baltimore Boston Buffalo Chicago Detroit Kansas City Los Angeles Minneapolis New Orleans Philadelphia Pittsburgh Portland Rochester San Francisco Seattle Spokane St Louis St Paul Syracuse.
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Washington
Department of Justice
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St. Paul
Kirkwood Takes Lead In Open With 70
Joe Kirkwood, after a spectacular start, shot a 35 35 70 two under par to grab a temporary, possibly permanent lead in the second round of the national open at North Shore Golf Club Chicago. The Australian veteran began as an exhibition shot-maker and now leads the field by two strokes as the championship continues.
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North Shore Golf Club
Chicago
Joe Kirkwood
Illinois Bandits Hold Up Messengers for Ten Thousand
Two masked bandits robbed Emil Peek the messenger and Charles Hofler the bookkeeper at the Target National Bank in Pekin Illinois. They escaped in an automobile with $10,000 in cash and mail believed to contain non negotiable securities. One robber wielded a small machine gun, the other an automatic pistol.
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International News Service
Pekin
Emil Peek
Charles Hofler
Targett National Bank
Soone
Mattern Makes Another Hop In World Flight Hope Remains
James Mattern, the round the world flyer, resumed his journey from Krasnoyarsk toward Chita after a four hour stop. Damage repairs status unclear, with reports varying on whether full overhaul awaits further travel. The flight path shows a continuation toward Irkutsk and Nishinudinsk as he presses toward the east.
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Linton Wells International Fews Service
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Moscow
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Krasnoyarsk
Chita
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Mettern
Wool Pool Sold Last Evening by Lawrence County Group
Members of the Lawrence County Wool Growers Association sold 2832 wool pool at an attractive price last evening. Medium wool brought thirty and a half cents per pound and fine Delatine 27 cents per pound. Best bidder was Charles B. Boyd and Company of Philadelphia. Shipment will occur this month with grading and packing on June 19 to 21 at Butler and Moravia street warehouses. Price is ten cents per pound higher than last year.
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Lawrence County Wool Growers Association
Delatne
Charles B. Boyd and Company
Philadelphia
Butler
Butler County
Association
Moravia Street
Polar Dreams of an Arctic Isle and Polar Bears
A nostalgic verse longs for polar life on a frigid island where ice and sea meet. The speaker imagines coal, mice, and icebergs with friends, dreaming of bergs, ice cream, and a remote life with polar bears in a cold cradle.
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