Senate Finance Committee kills Patman Thomas bonus bill
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14 to 2 to defeat the Patman Thomas soldiers bonus bill without public hearings. Senator Smoot was authorized to report to speed a final vote, aiming to end the so called bonus army intrusion in Washington.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate Finance Committee Today
Smoot (R
Utah
Senate
Thomas
Oklahoma
Onus
Hoover renomination seems secure as Curtis opposition ebbs
A weary Chicago crowd at the Republican National Convention votes to renominate President Hoover amid dwindling opposition to Vice President Curtis. Delegates highlight routine business and a prohibition plank while plans for future nominations fade into background as Hoover appears assured.
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New Castle School Board to Ask Teachers for Salary Concession
Before the 1932-33 school year begins, New Castle teachers may be asked to contribute a percentage of their salaries back to the district. The board, at a Wednesday meeting, appointed the Budget Committee to revise the budget based on expected repayments. The issue, urged by East Side citizens months ago, has seen prior discussion and action.
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New Castle
Woolcock
East Side
Taxi recap and road maps highlight early spring notes
The report notes a Maryland licensed taxi near North Mercer Street and various autos with Texas and California plates. New 1932 Pennsylvania road maps are available from the Chamber of Commerce. Farms in Lawrence county report mowing in progress and cherry ripening signals next week. A downtown storm caused a brief scramble for cover with heavy rain.
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Maryland
Mount Vernon
North Mercer St
Texas
California
Pennsylvania
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence County
Pa Newc
Effort to Leap Cistern Proves Fatal in Greensburg
Anthony Ewanitz seven year old son of Joseph Ewanitz of Whitney drowned after falling into a six by six foot cistern with nine feet of water. A companion, frightened, ran home and hid what happened until hours later. The body was recovered.
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Greensburg
Anthony Ewanitz
Joseph Ewanitz
Whitney
Daily Weather Report Station Summary
Daily weather report notes the 24 hour period ending at 9 am with a high of 88 and a low of 60, trace precipitation, and a river stage of 3.9 feet. Year ago figures show a max 79, min 57, and .05 inches precipitation.
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U. S
European reparations conference opens in Lausanne with U S pivot
The Lausanne meeting opens with Prime Minister J Ramsey MacDonald presiding. He urges the United States to help Europe solve the economic crisis and calls for quick action on reparations and an end to prolonged, foggy discussions.
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International News Service
Lausanne
United States
J. Ramsey MacDonald
Great Britain
America
MacDonald
Improvements at Antietam Battlefield Completed
Improvements at the Antietam battlefield have been completed at a cost of $160,000. Five miles of road and 12 miles of fencing have been built and repairs made by a large force of workmen.
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International News Service
Hagerstown
Antietam Battlefield
Death sentence for plot against Italian premier
Angelo Sbardellotto, young Italian anarchist, sentenced to death by the special defense of the state tribunal in Rome for plot to kill Premier Benito Mussolini. He faces execution by firing squad, likely Friday, for planning to drop high explosive bombs on the Premier 12 days earlier. Domenico Bavone also condemned to death. seven men and one woman convicted as confederates and given prison terms.
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Sbardellotto
Domenico Bavone
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Bovones
Heavy Storm Deluges New Castle After Drought
After nearly a month without rain, New Castle received a heavy storm at 12 45 PM. Dark clouds moved across streets for fifteen minutes before a downpour drenched the area. Farmers worry over parched fields and golf courses turning brown as the rain continues through the afternoon.
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New Castle
Hoover Is Acclaimed In Big Demonstration Reports
In Chicago a Pennsylvania delegation delayed the start of the national convention with caucuses. The Pennsylvanians, marching under the state banner, backed President Hoover amid a wild demonstration. Bernard H. Snell praised the convention chairmanship as many wets were present and some delegates may be paid or grafted.
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New York
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Lightning Strikes Fountain Inn Flap Pole in Severe City Storm
During a 1 PM electrical storm the Fountain Inn rooftop flap pole was struck by lightning. Firemen battled high-water streets and checked for damage. no fire reported. Eyewitnesses John Sibberson and J W Smith stood nearby as crews responded from multiple fire stations to alarms across the city.
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English Avenue
J. W. Smith
Neshannock Avenue
Mill and
Home Street
Uber Street
Fire Guts Mercer Street Home in Drenching Rain
Fire started on the second floor of James Mancino’s home at the corner of South Mercer and Maitland streets, caused about 2500 in damage. Firefighters faced heavy rain as they confined the blaze to the rear, with the kitchen and an adjacent bedroom gutted.
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South Mercer
Maitland Street
Dolly Gann Heads Rekindled Feud With Mrs Longworth
In Chicago Dolly Curtis Gann sits in her box amid renewed clashes with Alice Roosevelt Longworth over party leadership. The Kansas housewife faces opposition yet appears determined, lifting her brother Charlie and shaping the vice presidential bid despite fatigue and scrutiny from Washington circles.
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Dorothy Ducas
Charlie
Curtis
Gann
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Alice Roosevelt Longworth
County Young People Plan Campus Picnic
Lawrence county Sunday schools sponsor a large campus picnic at Westminster College New Wilmington on Wednesday June 22. Rev Kenneth Cutler will speak at the hillside vesper service. A basketball game features local players, picnic supper slated, and about one thousand youths are expected to attend.
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Lawrence County
Westminster College
New Wilmington
Kenneth Cutler
Hillside
New Castle District
Sarah McKee
Mildred Zahniser
Mildred Cowmeadow
Kathryn McGrath
Mary Sharpe
Bill Caven
James Woodrow
Ruth Shale
Herman Gilbert
Street Car and Truck Crash Causes Minor Damage
A New Castle Street Electric railway car and a Boyles and Millison truck collided on Mahoning avenue at 1 30 p m today. No injuries were reported and railway attaches described the incident as minor damage with no injuries.
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New Castle Electric Railway
Boyles and Millison
Mahoning Avenue
New Castle Street Electric Railway
Death record of Simon Rubenson aged 59
Simon Rubenson, 59, of 324 Phillips Street, is reported dead. The notice lists the deceased in a local obituary entry with minimal details.
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Simon Rubenson
Phillips ‘Street
Wampum Board Lets Contract for FourRoom School
The Wampum board awarded the general contract to Albert Dahl of Ellwood City for a four room school building at 6500 dollars. The Clark Co of New Castle won the heating contract and D B Turner of Ellwood City the wiring contract. Construction aims for September occupancy with two rooms ready now and two later, following state concessions on heating and ventilation.
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Wampum
Albert Dahl
Ellwood City
Clark Co
New Castle
D. B. Turner
A Club Golfer’s Cheerful Ballad of the Leisure Player
A playful poem praises a club golfer who loves the game for fun rather than score. It notes the weather at ninety four and celebrates the sport’s social value, describing the player as the backbone of golf and beloved by many despite rare birdies.
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