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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1937

Page

2

Governor Earle Returns From Vacation In Harrisburg

Gov. George H. Earle ends a short Canadian trip and resumes duties. He will appoint J. Griffith Boardman as revenue secretary, replacing John B. Kelly, and review about 300 bills. The return is followed by political maneuvering for fall elections and the 1938 governor bid.

Harrisburg George H. Earle Secretary of Revenue J. Griffith Boardman Philadelphia John B. Kelly Earle Kelly Democratic High Command Canadian Wilds Pennsylvania

Suburban Day Sale Invites Thrifty Shoppers

Summer is not yet here but merchants in New Castle promote a Wednesday June 16 sale with bargains on groceries hardware pets and other merchandise. The event promises low prices on display items and urges residents to save money.

New Castle

Rival union clash at plant gates ends with resignations

A. F. L. and CIO pickets clash near the plant as 3,000 people hear CIO organizer Morris Mallinger accuse authorities of failing to protect workers. Tear gas fires, police retreat, and Acting Chief Richard O'Neil resigns along with three officers after the incident.

Neil C. Lamont A. F. of L CIO Richard O'Neil Morris Mallinger Mallinger George H. Earle Burgess P. M. Caul

Boys' Model Plane Vanishes After Flight

Two youths launched a model plane from New Castle airport. The craft flew to about four thousand feet, then disappeared from sight like a comet. It carried enough fuel for five minutes, after which it glided away and its engine number is B-3028. They seek word on its landing location.

New Castle

President Relies on Direct Reports Over Phone Amid Strike

Miss Perkins met with the White House to relay latest crisis updates. Dewey has limited impact in the strike, with daily talks ongoing between CIO chief John L. Lewis and management. Efforts for an across the table party remain stalled as labor leaders and government remain apart.

Miss Perkins White House Dewey John L. Lewis CIO Lewis

Jameson Nurses Graduated In Memorable Commencement

The Jameson Memorial Hospital nursing class received diplomas from Superintendent Mrs Julia Kemp Hrdina as President Fred L Rentz awarded the diplomas. President R F Galbreath of Westminster College delivered the commencement address themed Nursing the Gallant Profession.

Rentz Jameson Memorial Hospital Shenango Valley R. F. Galbreath Westminster College Galbreath Florence Nightingale Crimea Julia Kemp Hrdina Fred L. Rentz Mr. Rentz Hrdina S. E. Irvine First United Presbyterian Church Mary Virginia Patterson Vera C. McCoy Ethel Mae Murphy Alice L. Simpson Melva M. Snyder Lucile J. White Betty J. Woleslage Wilmington Avenue

Murder trial of boy opens in court here

The murder trial of Anthony Naples begins with jury sworn and District Attorney Mont L. Riley outlining that on May 11 he shot Robert Harris a Pollock school mate and then hid. Witness William Harris testifies that Harris was also known as Robert McDowell. Naples appears in court with family present as jurors, aged about 40 to 55, are seated. The case recessed for lunch and to resume at 1:30 pm.

Mont L. Riley Commonwealth Anthony Naples Robert Harris Pollock Harris Robert McDowell Naples William Harris Levine Way Lavinia McDowell Home J. Elder Bryan

Disputes Roil Bethlehem Steel Strike Zone At Johnstown

Violence erupted at the Bethlehem Steel plant as CIO pickets clashed with nonstrikers during midnight shift changes. Police and riot helmets restrained multiple injuries including a Mexican CIO picket shot in the groin and thigh, while others suffered head lacerations and broken skulls. State troopers aided local police as workers and miners joined in along an eight mile front amid the company’s vow to operate during the walkout.

Bethlehem Steel Corporation Johnstown Bethlehem CIO Tony Mandes Philip Frye Andy Ogando Charles Krise Edward Spencer George Ofsanko John Yruchak Bethlehem Company

Deaths of the Day Infant and Local Notables

Infant Cameron, son of Mr and Mrs Wiley F Cameron of Pulaski R F D 2, died shortly after birth Monday and was buried in Graceland cemetery. Mina Moore of San Jose California died Thursday and funeral services were held in Slippery Rock Township with a large crowd attending at Ritchie funeral home. John H Donegan 813 West North Street received funeral services at St Marys church with burial in St Marys cemetery. Joseph M Ehrlich prominent in local business died, services at Offutt funeral parlors, body shipped to Buffalo for burial at Temple Beth El cemetery after brief rites.

Cameron Wiley F. Cameron Pulaski R. F Graceland Cemetery Moore Mina Moore San Jose Cal Slippery Rock Township Ritchie South Mill Street Thomas B. Shearer Central Christian Church James Jones Thomas Shearer Rev. Shearer Wesley Mercer Isle of Somewhere Jesus Mary Norris C. W. Thompson David Thompson James Thompson Howard Cooper Clayton Mccnery Zenith Copper Herman Cemetery John H. Donegan West North Street St. Mary’s Church Galvin Martin Quinn Thomas Crenney Joseph McDevitt Joseph Mescall John Shaughnessy James Reynolds St. Mary’s Cemetery Ehrlich Offutt Joseph M. Ehrlich Buffalo Temple Beth el

CIO drives campaign to sign maritime unions

In Washington on June 15 the CIO began a push to win affiliation from the international longshoremen's union and other maritime groups. John L. Lewis met with Joseph P. Ryan and said he would contact all maritime unions to urge affiliation while steel strikes and coal mine disruptions continued.

International News Service Washington Committee For Industrial Organization International Maritime Unions John L. Lewis CIO Lewis

Nighttime Motor Fatalities Prompt Massachusetts Study

General John H. Sherburne of the Massachusetts Safety Council announces a committee to study motor vehicle deaths in Massachusetts by night. The council reports nighttime fatalities rising from 489 to 524, while daytime accidents fell from 306 to 293. News by Mail offers one year for $5.00.

Boston Massachusetts John H. Sherburne Massachusetts Safety Council The Safety Council

New Activity In New York Case Examines Kitchen Access

The case centers on three men entering the Parsons home to collect refuse from the basement. Russian émigré Anna Kupry anova identified the house exterior and a ransom note for $25 000 found in Mrs Parsons car. Mrs Parsons vanished after noon Wednesday while taking an elderly couple to property she planned to sell.

Anna Kupryanova Parsons

Davey proposes strike peace plan with arbitration feature

Davey outlines a peace proposal during a conference with S W O C. He says if the NLRB and courts decide companies must sign a contract, the officers’ agreement would become binding between companies and unions. He argues a definite arbitration method could settle complaints without work stoppages and avert riots. Republic Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube had no immediate comment amid talks with the governor and union leaders.

National Labor Relations Board Davey Republic Steel Corporation Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company

Tibetan Three Day Trial Marriages Common

Three day trial marriages are common in holy Tibet, although divorces are rare.

Holy Tibet

When a Japanese party loses, supporters mutter Oh Shoot

In Japan a political party suffering an election defeat prompts observers to exclaim Oh Shoot. The remark captures a casual reaction amid shifting party fortunes and public sentiment.

Japan

Nations Default on Debts to United States Listed

Europe owed 205 million in semi annual installments today, with total default at 1.52 billion. Among 13 debtors only Finland paid on time. others sent only regrets.

United States Europe Republic of Finland State Department

Jailed a Year Late in Portland for Unserved Fine

Charles Depew was jailed in Portland after a police records search found an order dated over a year old requiring a $100 fine and 30 days in jail that had not been served. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Commentaries suggest political maneuvering over the South’s tenancy issue and voting implications.

International News Service Portland Ore Charles Depew Depew

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