16 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
1
Japanese air raids continue over China despite floods that flood northern cities and submerged areas along swollen rivers. Canton rejoices as Chinese planes shoot down Nipponese raiders while Hankow reports Yellow River waters nearing Chowkinkow, threatening further disruption.
One automobile was damaged after a deer collision on a Wednesday morning near Neshannock View. Sidney Herman of Warren reported his new car struck the deer head-on, with substantial damage to the front seat area. Nearby observers noted several car bumps and a game of horseshoes in Pulaski as preparations continued for a Women’s event.
United States weather statistics for the hour ending Tuesday afternoon show maximum temperatures, along with related atmospheric readings. The brief entry provides a snapshot of regional highs and notable conditions observed during the period.
Camp Fred L. Reenz of New Castle WY M C A announces a new swimming pool at Rentz Camp. Excavation of about 300 tons of earth along Slippery Rock creek creates a 156 by 60 foot pool with three divisions for different swimmers. Plans include a 10 foot official board and one meter board. A beach area will cover about one third of the upper camp property, enabling outdoor water events with nearby camps.
Congress moved toward adjournment as the Senate overridden President Roosevelt's veto of the Gillette Biermann bill to extend two year low interest federal farm loans. The measure becomes law despite the president's opposition, with final actions pending on related bills as the deadline nears.
Two local youths Jos eph Hunter and Edward Haremson paddling wax canoes travel from New Orleans toward Wheeling West Virginia. After spending a night in Wolleville they report average daily progress around 30 miles and note a few keel issues and minor leaks. The boys have met each emergency with little delay.
Governor Earle plans to fly to Saran to attend year-end review of the Young Democrats of Pennsylvania. He disclosed he will attend events June 1 through 3 and participate in the Viena conventen of Young Dynes, signaling active engagement with party groups.
A powerful quake lasting about 38 minutes was recorded by the Jena observatory seismograph today. The epicenter was believed to be near the Philippine Islands, as reported by Cinsernational News Service from Berlin.
Ralph H. Gardner resigns after 21 years as faculty manager of athletics at the senior high school. Norman P. Nelson elected to succeed him. Gardner co founded the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Council and advocated the football championships by the sport system. Nelson brings years of athletics work at New Castle High School and Allegheny College and will handle ticket reservations and sales.
Washington marked the fifth anniversary of the Public Works Administration with a plan for a 2 billion construction program aimed at easing recession. The original effort had 3 billion in federal spending but produced only 1.5 billion in construction value. soon, as recovery bills pass, PWA will announce projects at about 600 per day, with 983 million in new funds and 400 million from a revolving fund.
London June 16 Britain through prime minister Neville Chamberlain told laborite Arthur Henderson in the House of Commons that Britain fully backs American efforts to win an international agreement on the humanization of warfare. Chamberlain said Britain is in full accord with the sentiments expressed by Secretary of State Hull in recent speeches.
The newly formed Greater City association outlines its aims to create a comprehensive plan within ten days to two weeks for submission to New Castle citizens. Keithy McArpe, president, heads the formation group as conferences begin in Castleton.
Bremen speech by Walther Funk denounces US policy toward Austrian debts and war reparations. He claims no German obligation exists to pay the war debts and predicts Germany may later overtake the United States as the world’s largest steel producer. The talk marked the Bremen Export Traders association’s 400th anniversary.
The Senate approved a relief recovery bill worth 3.76 billion dollars after a late session push. The measure moves to the House for adoption as part of a conference agreement on broader wartime economy and postwar aid.
The article cites Senator W.B. Rother stressing flood control funding shifts under a new bill. He argues Pennsylvania would bear a larger share, paying one eighth of federal flood control costs across 48 states, costing hundreds of millions rather than 50 million.
Health department officials report more than 100 people fell ill after a wedding party last Sunday night in Baltimore. Food poisoning is suspected after a preliminary check. The bride and groom Willan G Meyers and Esther F Goldman were among those affected.
President Roosevelt shows impatience as Congress delays adjournment affecting his schedule. He cancels a North Shore engagement for a wedding in Nahant and plans to host guests aboard the Potomac if Congress permits. Continued on page two.
Florida court imposes death sentence on McCall for kidnapping and murder. The case notes a speedy action in the record as the judge passes the chair for the death penalty. The proceedings name James Cash as a linked figure in the legal process.
Postmaster Richard A. Steen will attend the annual convention of the New York State Postmasters League this week. Delegates from many counties gather for meetings and discussions on rural routes and mail handling.
A chaotic report notes bomb damage to a British ship and raids on Valencia. It mentions bribes, French involvement, and a sinking rumor around a vessel named Bert and a destroyed ship near Valencia. Fellow details are unclear in the fragmented text.
Ellwood City flyer Tonny Tonny, a 22 year old Canton native, landed in a Pittsburgh pool parking lot scattering a panicked crowd. After veering off course he then touched down in a Conway barn and later a cornfield near Empire as he tried to return to China to fight the Japanese.
Five men confronted by assailants at a roadhouse near Tamaqua as gunfire killed Power Diwerth Jay Giastine Starace and Leonard Pugliese. Police say two shooters fled while others aided victims. Investigators identified suspect Joseph Dackmat alias Joe Pasa of Shesryaoah. arrests not yet made.
Local notice records the death of Mrs Caroline Miller Book aged 7 months, with next of kin Prances Miller and George, and mentions residents of Delaware Ave, Bay ETE City. The fragmentary item lists likely misread names and dates, reflecting an obituary notice in the North Beaver region.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a political or executive date setting by a governor or official. Mentions a companion, Nate, Widee, Atkarser, and factions or meetings. Concludes with a note the item continues on further pages.
Fragmentary text appears as garbled OCR with multiple nonstandard words and names. No coherent event or attribution is extractable for a reliable summary or title.
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