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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1934

Page

2

Sharon Child Missing Girl Believed Alive by Police

Police and family in Sharon Pa search for four year old Leah Minerva Dilley missing since last Sunday. Father George Dilley freed from the county workhouse yesterday joined relatives in the desperate hunt. Police dismiss drowned-in-river theory, considering possible abduction and concealment in a home. News also reports federal relief funding plans totaling 525 million dollars to aid drought relief, livestock purchases, and farm assistance. Franklin D. Roosevelt comments included.

Sharon Elueleas Leah Minerva Dilley George Dilley Allegheny County Dilley Leah Minerva Charles Steger Shenango

President seeks 525 million for drought relief plan

President Roosevelt asks Congress for 525 million dollars in drought relief funds to aid farmers and livestock regions. The plan includes direct aid, job programs, and outright contributions where needed, with 125 million earmarked for the relief phase and seven line items outlined in the message.

Roosevelt Washington Congress Congress of the United States

Johnson meets union leaders over plan to organize bargaining

President Johnson met a large delegation of left wing union leaders amid tensions over a labor plan. He stated the plan's provisions and left the onus of advancing a steel strike to union leaders, while administration officials observed and sought to ease hostility.

Johnson L. F. Corn Anthony Mask Jake Entinger H. W. Reamer Charles Greenwood L. A. Morris Ed. Kephart Davis Anders Earl Forbeck Willam Spang den Ielsey Hoy Zellars Clarence Irwin William Long Joseph Baron Louis Moore George Moore Mell Moore Edward McGrady James Dewey Labor Department

Rare Tree Marked in Gunton Park Restoration News

A rare tree about 12 inches by 7 inches will be marked to deter vandalism. Under Mr Oesterling the Gunton park trees are trimmed and pruned in a scientific way. A new bridge nears completion and a park comfort station is under construction. Visitors will be drawn as new trees and shrubs brighten the entire plot.

Oesterling Gunten Park Gunton Park Neshannock Boulevard Oak Park Cemetery

Plane Crash Claims Seven Friedrichs and Student Return Home

Bitter Senate debate over confirming Tugwell's appointment leads to charges that Senator Smith delayed action since April 24. The session plans to tackle the broader issue of the "professor in politics" while Andrew Lasky, a Pitt student, returns home for the summer with his parents.

Senate Agriculture Committee Robinson Smith South Carolina Tugwell

Bank Guaranty Bill Seen as Victory for Depositors

Washington reports that the senate house conference agreement on the bank guaranty bill is hailed as a great victory by Rep. Clarence J. Mileod and depositors pay‑off leaders. The measure allows RFC aided loans or purchases, enabling potential release and distribution of hundreds of millions to creditors in closed banks. Final conference report action was anticipated Monday.

International News Service Washington Senate House Clarence J. Mileod Michigan RFC Mcleod Congress

Large moth sighting and swarm of bees reported

Dengler a Ben Franklin pupil described neighbors noting a very large moth on display at The News. Clarence Fielding, a News car tier, reported a huge Shenango River swarm sold to a nearby farmer, who called it among the largest seen. Red detour marks multiply in eastern Pennsylvania. Route 856 work to begin east of Rochester next week.

Dengler Ben Franklin High Clarence Fielding Cartiers the News Shenango River Pennsylvania Rochester

Rotary Meeting Moves to Cascade Park for June Program

Fellow Rotarian notes our meeting shifts to Cascade Park due to a hotel convention. Drive from the Washington street entrance, 12 15 sharp, with parking provided. Bart Richards, former legislator, will discuss How To Run The Legislature as part of the June series. June committee: George Muse, Collins Van Nort, Rosey Rosenthal. Grant Waddle attended Union town Rotary CABLE PAISLEY.

Cascade Cascade Dining Hall Cascade Park Washington Street Bart Richards George Muse Collins van Nort Rosey Rosenthal Grant Waddle Union, Town

Convict Trio for Murder of Police Officer

A jury convicted a trio of men for the murder of police officers during the Needham Trust robbery. Deputies and state patrolmen fought back a crowd as bulbs and projectiles flew in the night. The condemned men were placed in a jail van. one father collapsed in his cell. Nick Biondi, a St Vincent College student from South Jefferson Street, returned home for the summer.

Howard Capen Needham Trust Company Nick Biondi South Jefferson Street St. Vincent College

Taylor 18 Named New Chairman of State G O P

Taylor 18 named new chairman of state G O P. Barre chosen vice chairman to succeed Mrs. Sarah M Etter who will not seek re election. Charles Johnson relected secretary and Miss Wancy Highley of Montgomery county named assistant secretary. Blakely D McCaughn reelected treasurer. All elections unanimous. Committee urged legislature to ban placing a name on the state ballot for more than one party in a primary.

Davis to Confer With Litvinoff at Geneva Lunch

In Geneva the effort to save peace via direct bilateral talks intensifies as Norman Davis invites Soviet Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinoff to lunch. The plan aims to address Soviet objections to Germany’s return to the disarmament talks, with Davis staying on to push action and a possible U S stance on a Pacific mutual guarantee pact emerging from Washington.

Arno Dosch-Fleurot Arm Germany Litvinoff Davis Washington United States Pacific

Creditors object to receiver fee at Conneaut Lake case

Thirteen creditors of the Conneaut Lake Company filed objections in federal court to the receiver R. J. MacDonald’s first account and his fee of 22 426 24, calling it excessive while challenging alleged vagueness in history of expenditures. They cite 39 928 64 spent on preservation and protection of property and contend operating funds were used for real estate costs before satisfying operating expenses. The Fellows Chile Fire Department of Conneautville is among the protesting creditors.

International News Service Pittsburgh Conneaut Lake Company R. J. MacDonald MacDonald Fellows Chile Fire Department of Conneautville

President to Offer Substitute Plan for Labor Bill

The president plans a substitute for the labor bill to give commissions a legal status. His change of heart may hasten Congress adjournment as Republicans foresee little opposition to the new plan, while the original Wagner bill would have granted federal employees the right to form unions and barred employer interference.

Congress

Hard Fight For National Open Golfing Title

Bobby Cruickshank, after leading overnight, posted a 77 in the third round at Merion and held a 54 hole total of 219 with a one stroke edge over Witty Cox. Gene Stratzen, aiming for the lead, shot 71 to reach 216, three behind Cruickshank, and the race tightened as the final rounds loom.

Aull&tie International News Service Merion Cricket Club Ardmore Bobby Cruickshank Witty Cox Brooklyn Cruickshank Gene Strazen Gene

Democrats Name Lawrence as Pennsylvania State Chairman

Harrisburg June 9 Democrats convened a state committee meeting to elect David Lawrence Albany county chairman, the new state chairman. Lawrence’s election follows Warren Van Dyke stepping aside and five statewide candidates urging Lawrence’s naming. Bashore urged for state secretaryship in the near future.

International News Service Harrisburg Harmony Pennsylvania Democrats David Lawrence Albany County Lawrence Warren van Dyke van Dyke Harmony Pictures Ralph M. Bashore Schuylkill Creorge H. Earle

Deaths of the Day Thomas Young Funeral

Funeral services for Thomas Young were held from his daughter's home with Dr Norris White and Rev Sankey officiating. Interment in Oak Park cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Funeral details follow for Patrick Coluluca and Mrs Mary Glesson Burns with church services and interment noted.

Thomas Young Thomas Young E.C. Chapman Moody Avenue Norris White Y. Sankey Plaingrove Oak Park R Omar Donaldson Jesse Hofmeister Leander McComb William Brown Edward Chapman Gerald Emery Patrick Coluluca Seventh Ward Antonio Ricca Lafayette Street Pennsylvania Railroad Iare Vincent Coluluca Louis Ralph Ricco St. Lucy's Church Mary Glesson Burns Father Galvin St. Mary's Church John Mesker J. Perry Thomas Martin Joseph McDevitt Pete Quinn Joseph Eakin St. Mary's Cemetery

King’s Daughters Meet at Tent Hall in Mahoning

Tent Hall News reports a Mahoning Kings Daughters gathering hosted by Mrs Earl Cover with sand wiches and a noon dessert. Talks covered The Negro topic current events temperance and mission fields. Social time followed with music, park visits, and a wiener roast at the Baird farm amid community notices and visitors to local homes.

King's Daughters Earl Cover Mahoning Elmer Baird Margaret Houston Jed C. L. Carlsle A. M. Cunningham F. Munn Cora Jennson Lowellville Aids of Mahoning New Park Hollow Dlose Johnson Home

Steel Conflict Near Showdown in Labor Talks

Washington reports a tense clash as Recovery Administrator Johnson presses a steel industry peace plan despite looming union action. A steel union convention decision looms on whether to accept the proposal or call a nationwide general strike amid a week of administration conferences and a heated Johnson meeting with union leaders.

International News Washington Johnson

Auto Thieves Held By Police

ERIE Pennsylvania June report says a stolen car chase ended when police fired five shots and the car crashed after six miles. John Himebaugh sixteen of Logansport Indiana was near death with injuries including a severed ear and other facial wounds. Companions James Moser forty three of Buffalo and Charles Scott sixteen of Kent suffered serious injuries from broken glass and gashes. Their identities were not learned. Two others were hurt in the wreck.

International News Service Erie John Himebaugh Logansport Int James Moser Buffalo Charles Scott Kent

Spite Tower Burned After Collapse Near Harrisburg

In Harrisburg a 100-foot spire tower tied to Baron Bestecki’s land burned to the ground, following a prior tower collapse that disrupted aerial service to the Harrisburg airport. The incident precedes Bestecki’s upcoming nuisance trial in York County Court.

International News Service Harrisburg Baron Bestecki Capitol City Landing Field Company Bestecki York County

Uncertain Watchman Duty At Torn Tower Incident

Report notes the state charge and tower destruction leaving observers puzzled about the guard on duty this morning. Authorities have not confirmed whether the watchman employed to guard the second tower was on duty at the time of the incident.

Showers Forecast For Next Week By Weatherman

Weather outlook for June 10 sees scattered showers in North and Central Atlantic states at week start and again midweek and late week. Temperatures mostly near normal with brief cooler spells in northern areas amid unsettled conditions.

Weatherman Washington North Middle Atlantic

Four Election Officials Are Given Sentences

Four election board officials at Moosic were convicted of fraud in November's election and sentenced by Judge William R. Lewis to six months in jail and a $150 fine each. A large number of indicted officials and others pleaded guilty, with some receiving three months and fines, while others escaped with fines.

Tnternational News Scranton Election Board Moosic Wiliam R. Lewis

Quintuplets Seem Improve Despite Persistent Illness

The newborn quintuplets, 13 days old, continue under care of Dr. A R Dafoe and three nurses. One sister Yvonne returned to the brood in a Red Cross furnished York Street home after a week, while Yvonne herself shows improvement in weight but remains apathetic compared with her siblings.

A. R. Dafoe Yvonne Canadian Red Cross Society

Four seven‑foot stacks of silver dollars displayed in Montrose

Four seven foot high stacks of silver dollars, weighing 210 pounds, were shown in a Montrose hardware store window with a sign urging payment in silver to "open the mines." The coins were later sent to a Salt Lake City firm to settle merchandise purchases.

Montrose Colo Montrose Hardware Salt Lake

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Department of Agriculture Federal Emergency Relief Administration Farm Credit Administration Franklin D. Roosevelt Weingartner Gardens Butler Road Weingartner Michael Tighe Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers NRA Andrew Lasky Pitt University Panewc Hitler Mussolini Lake Cox and Sarazen Ladies Aid Francis Kunn Park Baird Washington, D. C Clarence McClenahan Jameson Hospital New Castle Jean Fisher Mae Armstrong Princeton Ebner Baird Alfred Graham al Pearson Grace Shearer Frederick D. Heckathorne’s T. W. Baird FL Munn Arthur Wright Republican County Committee Court House James Stoyer Transfer Doner Heckathorne Union High Ruth Heckathorne Clarence McCune Junior Jerry Doner Logansport, Ind Ed Eriison E. North St Dodge Plymouth J. R. Rick Motor Car E. Washington Business College New Castle Business College Pokey Ae E. Washington ST
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