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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
1
The Senate approved a new voluntary NRA extension bill early today and sent it to the House for quick action. The measure extends the NRA structure until April 1, repeals the President’s power to prescribe compulsory codes, and limits antitrust provisions to allow necessary organization into voluntary agreements.
Neighbors watched the kidnap gang using the rear entrance of the Spokane house where George Weyerhaeuser was held. While the boy was inside, neighborhood children played with Wanda, daughter of an alleged abductor, as Mrs. Lucile Taylor and relatives were nearby.
Pittsburgh observers believe presidential intervention is the only hope to avert a 400000 miner strike, with 60000 in Western Pennsylvania. Roosevelt’s involvement is uncertain as Congress debates the Guffey Snyder bill. Miners rally Saturday in Waynesburg and Pricedale feature P T Fagan and William Hynes. Jones to preside.
Police hunt Ray Kunzelman 37, sought as companion in connection with a Washington state woman’s death. Investigators pursue leads, no arrest reported as probe continues.
A motorist’s car skidded and turned around after brakes were applied on East Reynolds Street near South Mill, narrowly missing St. Nicholas church at the corner. motorists on Jefferson Street near East Falls dodged a black cat causing several near collisions. Harry Lach, caretaker, praised for keeping Legion Home grounds in fine condition. The South Side Board of Trade concert band, led by Anthony Basile, serenaded The News staff this morning.
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a maximum temperature of 82 and a minimum of 46 with trace precipitation and a river stage of 3.6 feet. A year ago the same date recorded a maximum of 85, minimum 52, and trace precipitation.
Margaret Waley, 19, says William Mahan schemed the Weyerhaeuser abduction over five years and pressed her into the crime. She recounts learning of the child and being kept in ignorance until May 25, 1935, while her husband Harmon and Marian concealed details and food was sent to the boy. The disclosure comes as the Waleys face trial in Tacoma after confessing to participation.
Tonight at 8 o clock the New Castle hospital will hold its 1935 graduation exercises in the auditorium of Benjamin Franklin junior high. Six women will receive diplomas presented by Attorney Thomas W. Dickey. The Rev. Fr. W. Galvin and Dr. John Prioletti will deliver addresses.
Bertram Davis was installed as exalted ruler of New Castle Lodge No. 69 Elks at a ceremony led by Butler Lodge No. 170 officers. He succeeds C. Leroy Hughes and with several new officers took office, receiving a life membership presented to retiring ruler Hughes by Edward J. Ryan.
Mrs. Lucy Boots aged 71 is listed in North Se wickley township. Huston E Ketlar aged 49 is recorded at 316 Reis street.
The Waleys Harmon and Margaret Waley face kidnapping and mail extortion charges. They were moved from Salt Lake City to Tacoma by fast air transport and are under tight guard at Olympia with federal officers seeking to prevent a jail delivery.
Harrisburg reports the gasoline tax proposal is revived after Democrats pushed amendments to the Stevens bill. The measure would raise two cents per gallon to provide about 44 million emergency revenue, with final action expected as a special order of business Monday.
The heavyweight title fight in New York features champion Max Baer as the 5 to 1 favorite against challenger James J. Braddock. Braddock, once a dock worker, arrives for the weigh in as fans pour into the city for the bout.
The maternity department at New Castle hospital welcomed six new babies on Wednesday, five boys and one girl, setting a new record for the facility. Officials noted eight births since Sunday, with only two girls among them.
The Pan American four motor clipper landed at Pearl Harbor at 8 57 am after a Pacific leg from Alameda California despite squalls and fog. It completed the first leg of its voyage to the Orient, reaching Midway Island in 17 hours 58 minutes.
Attorney John G. Lamoree charged District Attorney Mont L. Ailey with inappropriate grand jury remarks. The hearing was postponed due to other cases and a definite date has not been set. Ailey denies the charges.
Washington June 13 Senator Joseph Guffey of Pennsylvania a Democrat voted in favor of the NRA extension bill passed by the Senate early today and now moves to the House for consideration.
Sabbath School workers gather as the Lawrence County Sabbath School Association holds its 97th annual convention at First United Presbyterian on Clenmore boulevard. Walter E. Myers of Philadelphia and Dr. Carey S. Thomas of Altoona address sessions on teaching and the Bible school’s supreme function.
About 125 Kiwanian members from 12 clubs attended the central western Pennsylvania district gathering at the New Castle Field Club. A 61-player golf event preceded an evening program with district officials speaking and entertainment by New Castle dancers.
Washington June 13 almost unique scene in the NRA filibuster surrounding Huey P Long showed a 4 a m quorum of 48 senators on the floor. Senators were sleepy and weary as Long yielded the floor briefly to Senator Schall as the hours stretched into morning.
After a short deliberation the jury found Joe Tomeo of Ellwood City not guilty of conspiracy in the Lennox Club numbers raid. The trial featured Tomeo denying membership, stating he acted only as a messenger, with testimony from co workers and a priest before the verdict and costs awarded to the county.
Dorothy 19 was found shot dead near a roadway after a night out on a double date with Ray Kunzelman 37. Police seek Kunzelman in connection with the attack and slaving. The body was discovered by workers along a National Pike exit road. Dorothy had been living with her mother.
Special to The News Beverly Hills June 13 Jesse Owens, the Ohio State star, enters four events at the local meet. He holds world records in three and is tied for the fourth, while Step An Fetchit jokes with Owens and Jim Thorpe is noted as the greatest all around athlete.
Report on political campaigning with candidates visiting voters kissing babies and distributing cigars. Describes banners on cars and the charged mood as arguments begin in warm weather with a hopeful public awaiting a better leader.
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