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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1933
Page
2
The American delegation declares full readiness for a high level conference while acknowledging significant difficulties. Leaders outline goals for global welfare, urging cooperation and cautious progress amid international tensions. Local religious and civic groups prepare events surrounding the gathering, with community schedules listed for Wednesday and Friday activities.
The piece notes longest day arrivals on Thursday June 22, mentions Croton golf, horseshoe pitching courts drawing crowds, and efforts to bat away a heavy heat wave. It recalls a person sighted gardening in BVDs and a woman seen on a front porch in a bathing suit. Children’s Day programs occurred across city churches. Local golf stories mention several holes in one and Johnny Hicam near making an eagle on Muny course No. 9. Firework sales are illegal for Fourth of July in New Castle, but county booths line roads. A bump cruiser sighting is described near noon coming from the east and heading south.
A World’s Fair plane plunges into Lake Michigan after a right wing failure near Glenview. The craft, with passengers aboard, spins and crashes nose first, igniting a broad fire as rescuers struggle to reach victims. Identification of the dead relies on dental records, clothing buttons, purses, and cards.
Andy Conti reports his wife Rose and their two year old child fled their home with another man. He asks police to aid in locating them and securing their return. The case details were entered on the Pennsylvania state police teletype system.
The text outlines potential presidential actions including consolidation of services and railroad reorganization, state and city projects, and a possible $3 billion greenback issuance. It notes inflation policy uncertainty, the industrial recovery act granting power to regulate tariffs, and the threat of raising tariffs if the London conference fails.
Debtor nations consider a June 15 payment option as Allied powers discuss continuing reductions in Germany's reparations. The so called gentlemen's agreement set conditions for further settlement and future adjustments since the earlier 90 percent cut.
Congressional stalemate delays the adjournment while insurgents press for reinstating Clark Missouri’s tax on all bonds issued by the federal government states and subdivisions. The push aims to secure the amendment to the deficiency appropriation bill as Woodin camps resistance.
King George read part of his address in French as delegates and MacDonald sparred over debt and reparations in a tense session. The Premier raised war debt issues while urging swift settlement, with interjections from delegates and the audience reacting to the exchange.
Obituary items list numerous bereavements including Mrs Turday and Rev Westover officiating, interment at Greenwood cemetery. Other notices mention John Endress, Martha McDonough, Otto Widing Meser, and families in New Castle and Grove City, with funeral times, locations, and officiating ministers.
Jimmy Mattern reached Khabarovsk after a tiring detour from Beloya Rovkblovo and a long weary ride across Siberia. He landed dog tired and slept briefly before Soviet guards shielded him from questions. He diverted toward Nome for refueling, losing time and the chance for a round the world record but still aims to solo circumnavigation.
Mayor Charles B. Mayne announced strict enforcement of a city ordinance prohibiting sale possession and discharge of fireworks within city limits. The measure passed years ago to curb fireworks activity will be actively enforced by local authorities.
A new ring binder of black tinflation leather with full inch capacity is advertised at a special low price. The catalog copy notes the binder would regularly sell for more than three times the current offer and urges buyers to act quickly while supplies last.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved plans for a summer investigation into federal tax laws as a direct result of the Senate probe of J. P. Morgan and Co. Rep. Doughton was authorized to appoint a seven member sub committee to conduct the inquiry. The move aims to close loopholes in the tax code.
Reid English city sealer of weights and measures presented May results to city council. Three computing scales were condemned. 19 platform scales 8 balances 6 beam scales 12 computing scales 154 liquid measures 19 oil pumps 38 gasoline pumps 47 avoirdupois weights 315 packages. Nine computing scales and eight gasoline pumps were adjusted.
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