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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

12

Radio Corporation Opens Legal Appeal Before FCC

RCA opened its case before the Federal Radio Commission seeking renewal of operating licenses under Section 13 of the Radio Act. Delware court had denied licenses. RCA argued the case involved civil, not criminal, violations and warned denial would disrupt American and international broadcasting.

International News Service Washington Radio Corporation of America Today Federal Radio Commission Federal District Delaware Radio Corporation Supreme Court Radio Commission National Broadcasting Company Radiomarine Corporation of America R. C. A. Victor Co R. C. A. Communications, Inc William A. Winterbottom R. C. A., Communications M. H. Ayles Oswald F. Schuette Paclo Protective Association Frank Reid Tinois WCFL Chicago Federation of Labor Schuette R.C. A He and Reid Elisha Hanson WTMJ E. N. Nockles The

Wallace Is Given New Appointment

Harrisburg dispatch notes G M Harvey one of state’s oldest workers retires after 45 years 9 months of service beginning in 1881 he rose to chief clerk in delinquent corporation tax In other personnel changes two governors experts resign and several transfers and dismissals are announced including Curran Wallace Myers Taylor Dunlap and others.

International News Service Harrisburg G. M. Harvey Harvey Huntingdon County Department of Revenue Roy Husseman Lakewood Otto M. Rau Philadelphia David M. Curran Washington County Robert L. Wallace New Castle Department of Labor and Industry Department of Justice J. B. Myers Lock Haven Department of Internal Affairs T. G. Taylor Greensburg State Aeronautics Commission Martha K. Dunlap Executive Department Greater Pennsylvania Council

Magician Convention Sparks Town Buzz in Toledo

The Toledo Blade notes a gathering of magicians in Toledo drawing curious crowds and potential effects on local businesses as performances and demonstrations unfold.

Toledo Blade

City Playground Equipment Placed

City announces equipment installed at municipal playgrounds with a planned nightfall erection of backstops. Yesterday’s opening drew good crowds despite morning weather as teachers supervised games and activities at Gaston Park West Side Rose Avenue and schools including Croton Avenue and McCleary Avenue.

Nicholas Casillo Gaston Park Wilson Avenue Helen Lyle Elizabeth Glover West Side Smithfield Street Louise Davies Rose Avenue Clair Mae Lindsay Ben Franklin Junior High School Mildred Sargent Arthur McGill Margaret Tucker Croton Avenue Mildred Battley McCleary Avenue Pearl McClure Allen Garvin Boyles Field Edward Rae George Washington Elizabeth Mackey

Joker Who Phoned False Fire Sought By City Authorities

A practical joker who used the number 417 in a false fire call to 417 Boyles Avenue prompted Central and Second Ward firemen to rush to the scene. No fire was found at the Caldwell home. Reeves and Fire Chief Lynn investigated. tracing the caller through the phone company failed.

Central Second Ward Boyles Avenue H. D. Horton Public Safety Reeves Lynn James P. Caldwell Park Avenue

City to widen Pearson Street with 22 foot section

Inspector Henry Dysart and the municipal law department issued notices to Pearson Street property owners to sign indicating support or opposition to the plan. City Engineer Miller estimates a saving of 12 dollars for each 40 foot front lot, with the width set by ordinance to be introduced by Councilman Treser after notices are signed.

Henry Dysart Municipal Law Department Pearson Street Taylor Street Miller Treser

Grasshoppers Swarm Nevada Crops Sparing Reno Divorces

A Yakima Daily Republic note claims millions of grasshoppers are ravaging Nevada crops except those from Reno divorce courts, and asserts no appreciable loss will result.

Nevada Reno Yakima

Touring Mayors Start For Home

America's traveling mayors depart Havre aboard the liner Ile De France after weeks in France. Port officials salute as the ship sails. James Metcalfe of Omaha elected permanent president of the delegation. Remaining officials include John C. Porter of Los Angeles and representatives from New York and San Francisco. Porter plans a brief England visit en route home.

International News Service Havre France America Ile de France Paris James Metcalfe Omaha John C. Porter Los Angeles Henri Prince James J. Walker New York Sylvester Adriano Angelo Rossi San Francisco Porter England le de France Plymouth

Midweek church activities and postponed Hard Time social

Lucille Jenkins hosted an elaborate repast with guests from Youngstown Ohio and local members. The Mid-week prayer service is set Wednesday at 7 39 p.m. The missionary society meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Knox street home. Bethlehem Bible class gathers Friday at 7 30 p.m. The Hard Time social by the Minute Men is postponed.

Lucille Jenkins Duncan Gertrude Rose Youngstown Ohio Susan Cooper Stella Smith Callie Proffitt Mrce Millie Coleman Ollie Miller State Street Second Baptist Church The Missionary Society Mary Coffey Knox Street Mary Henry Bethlehem Bible Class Minute Men

Councilman Tries The Snake Trick At City Hall

Councilman Stanley Treser displays a horsehair in a bottle of water claimed to become a snake. Onlookers watch as Dick Cook reports catching a seven foot blacksnake for display at city hall, provoking wary remarks from attendees.

Stanley Treser Dick Cook City Hall

Reeves Dam Returns to Use Amid Local Construction

Few boys in the Neshannock Croteon avenue district swim at Reeves dam this year. They instead cavort near the P R R crossing. The dam, built last season by the streets department with bay swimmers, overflows the barrier. Olsen Construction workers prepare to pour concrete on Lyndall street. Cement laid on South Mercer street and curb work on Fairmont and Laurel avenues.

Neshannock-Croteon Avenue Reeves Dam P. R. R. Crossing Department of Streets and Bay Swimmers Pearson Street Olsen Construction Company Lyndall Street South Mercer Street Fairmont Laurel Avenues

Catch Basins Under Construction At City Project

City engineer Frank Miller stated today that catch basins are being built as part of ongoing drainage improvements. Workers excavate near the road, and the project aims to reduce flooding and improve stormwater flow for local neighborhoods.

Frank Miller

Making Repairs in City Schools

Repairs to city school buildings proceed under S G Ligo superintendent of Building and Grounds. Janitors, unavailable during term, are organized into crews to work in summer, providing cost efficient maintenance. Oak Street school receives a new heating system while Senior High plans floor repairs with bids to follow.

S. G. Ligo Oak Sr

Pennsylvania railroad freight loss and damage session set

Representatives from all sections of the E. & A. division will attend tomorrow for the June session of the Freight Loss and Damage Prevention committee at company headquarters. The program will begin at 1 15 p m.

E. & A. Division Pennsylvania Railroad

East India scholar Morandia speaks on Africa at Union Baptist

The New Castle Afro-Americans Union Baptist Church welcomed Dr. J. E. S. Morandia from East India for a two hour session Monday evening. He described customs and religion, appearing in regional costumes. The Melody Singers offered selections and will perform again tonight during Morandia's Africa talk.

Union Baptist Church J. E. S. S. Morandia East India

The Eighth Wonder: 82 Cents Buys Dollar Value Now

A Milwaukee Sentinel item notes statisticians reporting that eighty two cents now buys as much as a dollar did a year ago. The call to collective action asks readers who has eighty two cents.

The Milwaukee Sentinel

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