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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1938

Page

2

Pleads Guilty To Abduction In Kidnapping Case

Miami June 15 The electric chair loomed as Franklin Fierce McCall prepared for trial in the kidnap killing of 5 year old James Bailey Cash Jr. McCall pleaded guilty to the $10,000 ransom abduction while denying intent to kill. He said he would rather die than endure prison and claimed the plan was only to kidnap for ransom. The case may hinge on whether murder was planned, delaying proceedings. State attorney Worley’s illness could push action by a day or so.

Sterantionn News Service Miami Fla Franklin Fierce McCall James Bailey Cash McCal Florida McGall Gruler Linclon Thal George A. Worley McCail

Second Baptist women's missionary meeting announced

The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Baptist church will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas on Green Street. Also notes that Pal Daine of 602 Pear Street is not the man arrested for the Numbers lottery. Miss Selma P. Pearce, 67, has taught the same Bible class. she is a retired Marietta, Ohio schoolteacher.

Pal Daine Pear- On Street Mercer Street

Congress approves probe into antitrust and economic power

The act authorizes a Senate subcommittee with members from both parties and appointees from Justice, Labor, Treasury, Commerce, FTC and SEC to study concentration of economic power, price systems, tax and policy effects on competition, purchasing power, unemployment and profits. Rep Haurock dismisses it as political expansion while Rep Snell predicts a long lasting investigation.

Ree Departments of Justice Labor, Treasury and Commerce Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission Rep Haurock JR New York Hancock Snell Civil Liberties and Senate

Insurgents Press Forward As Castellon Falls Near Valencia

Reports say government forces suffered heavy losses with Castellon de la Plana largely in Insurgent hands and Miguel Andaras Galician corps moving toward Valencia along coastal roads. Insurgent planes strafed retreating troops while government forces dig in 20 miles inland near Nules to shield Sagunto and the Valencia port.

Castellon de la Plana Madrid Valencia Miguel Arandas Galician Army Corps Mediterranean Nules Sagunto

Father and Son Trapped in Deep Conti Mine

A father and his son were trapped in an abandoned Continental shaft between here and Centrala. They had no food since early Monday. Mrs. Catherine Shinkowsky and daughter Mary 17 watched from the mine mouth as the man tunneled to reach them. The son cried for his father and rescue leaders ordered him to stop digging to avoid another earth fall.

Here Centrala Catherine Shinkowsky Mary Shinkowsky

Thousands Die As Yellow River Flood Worsens

Chinese peasants flee rising waters as the Yellow River swells to 20 to 30 feet in places. Japanese forces redeploy to counter floods, with reports of dyke breaks and heavy rain halting operations. Canton air raids kill and wound dozens as relief efforts begin in liberated regions.

Yellow River Chengdan Hankow Chengchow Lunghat Kaifeng Chengchaw Canton Wong Kong I Henan Kilangsu China Islood

Senator Guffey Returns to Fold in Pennsylvania Politics

Senator Guffey and Lewis refrain from endorsing Earle Jones state ticket as warnings from the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor shape Democratic strategy. Lawrence coordinates with PFL leaders before the state committee meeting, signaling cautious support for Tanat Lewis while McDevitt of the PFL builds a permanent political action organization across the state.

Lewis Earle-Jones CIO Pennsylvania Federation of Labor PFL Lawrence Democratic State Committee PPL A. F Tanat Lewis James L. McDevit Demo Fe Slale Commisbion Kemmony Jones Ostenlag

Deaths of the Day Mrs Tesler Mrs Eleanor Blaszak

Funeral notices record last rites for Mrs Suzanna Tesler at her daughter’s home on 14th Street West Pittsburg with Rev. John Zabadal officiating and Greenwood Cemetery interment. Pallbearers listed include Merle Papa Ralph Papa Andrew Hrabowsky and Andrew Tusal. Separate services for Miss Eleanor Blaszak were held from her parents’ home and at Madonna church with pallbearers named by relations. Interment at the church cemetery. Additional notices detail the funeral of Mrs Harry W. Ringer of South Crawford avenue with pastor Rev Chester T R Yeates officiating and pallbearers Norman Ringer Ray Ringer Play Ringer and others. interment at Graceland cemetery with Third Psalms sung.

Tesler Suzanna Tesler Michael Seaman 14Th Street West Pittsburg John Zabadal Sharon Greenwood Cemetery Merle Papa Ralph Papa Andrew Hrabowsky John Esmak Andrew Toth Andrew Tusal Norman Ringer Ray Ringer Play Ringer John Lean Nathan Lean William Lean Graceland Cemetery

Panewc Observes Continued From Fay Gas Fumes Incident

Report notes ongoing danger from a gas filled store cellar after a blaze. Citizens press for city action to install entry capable equipment. Also mentions youths ignoring warnings about railroad crossing lights near Jefferson and North streets as traffic remains heavy.

Pa Nene Jefferson and North Streets

Marriage License Applications for New Castle Pairings

George S Taylor of 319 Green Street and Emma May Young of 430 West Grant Street seek marriage licensure in New Castle. William Besta Youngstown Ohio and Wanda Shiessi of 43 High Street New Castle also appear as applicants. Howard D Eppinger of Midland Pennsylvania and Hilda H Miller of 732 Todd Avenue El City are listed. Nickios Emis of 209 South Lafayette Avenue New Castle Effie Spanos of Ambridge Paul E Lehman truck operator questioned by police after noon Tuesday. Francis Cialella 12 of 835 South Mill Street ran from rear of a streetway into a truck, was knocked down but unharmed.

George S. Taylor Green Street New Castle Emma May Young Grant Street William Besta Youngstown Wanda Shiessi High Street Paul E Lehman Francis Cialella South Mill Street

Plead Not Guilty In Alderman's Court

Pat Diana of 919 South Mul street and Carl Di Gensaro of 928 South Mul fleet pleaded not guilty when arraigned Tuesday before Alderman James C Brice on a charge of setting up and maintaining a lottery. Each posted 1000 bail for appearance in court. State motor police arrested the young men on Harrison street Monday night. A Costa Rican peon family earns enough during coffee picking season to support themselves for the rest of the year.

Pat Diana South Mul Street Carl di Gensaro South Mul Fleet James C. Brice Harrison Street

Camp East Brook Opening Saturday

Camp East Brook opens next weekend with pool tilled and ready Saturday afternoon. Mee Margerette White of the YWCA announces registrations for business girls from New Castle Mendville Oil City and Tinusville. The camp dinner closes the impressive weekend but flood control debate continues in the Senate with party lines and key allies named.

Camp East Brook Mee Margerette White New Castle Mendville Oil City Tinusville C.A

Alleged Trickster Banned From City

Clarence Reddick a colored man known for frequent arrests was arrested Tuesday by Officer George Sigler for running a three card monte con on South Jefferson Street. He was ordered from town as the department deemed him a danger to gullibles and public order.

Clarence Reddick George Sigler Todey Sigler Monte South Jefferson Street Nabbers Reddick Reddick

Filibuster HITS Senate Program Continues on Page One

The article reports fierce opposition to a flood control bill as a filibuster delays action. It notes proposals to have the federal government cover all costs for dam and reservoir projects, abandoning historic policies that required local contributions. It mentions securing consent from states and opposition to full federal funding.

Lewis Assails Congress Foes In Labor Reform Push

Lewis attacks congressional opponents over a labor bill aimed at wage hour standards and NLRB compliance. The proposal would force major firms to adjust contracts over $2,000 to match rules and board decisions. The target list includes Ford, Republic Steel, and Talon Steel, among others.

Dom Cape Regen Sinder Lamneck Lewis Img Conere House National Labor Relations Board Labor Board N. L. RB Cours Ford Motor Republic Steel and Talend

New Traffic Light Plan In Operation In Washington DC

A new traffic light plan is operating in Washington with Croton Street and Mercer streets included. City Electrician Rex Hughes says the master control regulates the system and notes a potential red light issue at Croz Airike.

Progr Kssgan Washington Croton Pabue Croz Mercer Streets City Rex Hughes

Local Families Note Visitors and Hospital Visit

Edenburg reports Mr and Mrs and children of Philadelphia spent time with relatives in the city. Mrs James Mutter was taken to Jameson hospital for an appendectomy. Walter Ruud and daughter En visited Youngstown on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Lombarda and child of Mehoningtown visited Joe Perring on Tuesday.

Philadelphi Paris Ang da Weed City John Fusco On Sire James Mutter Jameson Hospital Walter Ruud Youngstown Vrs James Lombarda Mehoningtown Joe Perring Turaday

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