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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
2
Harrisburg reports a final push to resolve major 1935 budget items with a two cent gas tax increase and a one cent amusement tax per 25 cents, expected to raise 49.5 million over two years to balance the state budget. Republicans also pursue early payment discounts for 1936 and 1937 taxes while borrowed-fund repayment bills stall in committee.
Delegates in Lawrence County opened the afternoon with devotional songs and heard inspirational messages from Dr. Thomas Dr. Meyer and Mrs. L. H. Profitt. Awards went to Sunday schools and districts for attendance and plans with Highland U. P. and New Castle churches among winners.
Police report no trace of Mahan in Butte and say he may have left. Chief Murphy and agent Deaderick probed a Whitehall sighting of a man resembling Mahan with a revolver handle showing. A woman and two men were also referenced in the tip.
Pittsburgh police report James Alexander 46 an unemployed miner from Crafton killed himself by leaping in front of a West End freight locomotive. The incident occurred today near the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie line, details pending.
City Council in session at City Hall votes to ask the RWD to fund improvements totaling over 100 000 when work resumes. City Engineer G R Throop suggests Rural avenue Crawford ravine Charles and Leasure avenues be completed or paved with costs itemized for RWD and city.
Six New Castle area nurses graduated in a formal ceremony with greetings from Adolph Green and Dr. John P. Prioletti. Florence Nightingale was honored as the mother of modern nursing as the Nightingale pledge was taken. The event featured solos, a choir, and remarks praising nursing as a vital profession.
A coal miners strike scheduled for next Monday was averted after new talks. The agreement preserves current wages and safety standards, with union leaders signaling acceptance of a temporary framework pending broader negotiations.
Labor leaders and lawmakers outlined a pause in mining operations and a June 30 deadline. John L. Lewis and Duncan Kennedy said they would present the president's suggestion to extend the status quo to their groups. Senator Guffey and Rep. Snyder expected quick House action on the Guffey bill. Ann Donavan, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Donavan, dies at 4 months. Funeral notices for Mary Houk, L. M. Parshall, Shirley Berchtold, Vera Brandt, and Samuel Baker.
North Side packing company files in Western Pennsylvania federal court to halt federal hog processing tax levy. Petition seeks injunction against revenue collector James L. OToole Jr and argues the tax violates fifth and tenth amendments. Amount paid to date about 17641 of 35000 with balance due around 15000 plus penalties. Hearing set for July 11 before Judge R M Gibson.
The Lamoree-Ailey dispute concluded as Travers pleaded to the first count of the indictment and a nolle pros was entered on the second and third counts. Judge Chambers denied a rule to quash the indictment despite the hearing's cancellation.
A man sought in the slaying of Dorothy V. Horne eludes capture after a Wednesday night incident and disappearance Thursday morning. A blood-stained car found seven miles from Washington, Pennsylvania, and the suspect Ray Kunselman, 37, are central to the case as police pursue leads from nearby beer dens.
Harrisburg report states the Pennsylvania State Council of Education approves George Washington University Washington DC as a certified source for physical education teachers. Certificates issued to graduates from approved institutions with adequate facilities for teacher preparation.
The Knights of the Mystic Shrine wrapped up their 61st annual convention in Washington with a torchlight parade featuring 4,000 marchers 83 floats and 1,200 dancers. President Roosevelt attended indoors. Mrs. Roosevelt watched from the White House reviewing stand.
Local East Side residents from New Castle head to Oakland Beach Hotel Conneaut Lake for a Sunday outing with golf bathing dancing boating and horseback riding capped by the famed Oakland Dollar Chicken Dinner. Take Route 19 to join next Sunday.
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