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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
1
Alice Longworth argues the Roosevelt veto of bonus bonds was a tactical move to influence the 1936 election. She contends the administration meant to reassure anti bonus elements while circulating cash to spur trade and bolster public optimism before voters go to the polls.
The South Side Branch of the New Castle Free Library handles about 300 visitors on each library day Tuesday and Friday with circulation near 600 books. City projects include a new airport and growth in Highland Heights while summer tasks begin along highways and new license plates from Alabama catch the eye.
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a maximum of 79 and a minimum of 53 with no precipitation. River stage stands at 4.5 feet. Data from the same date last year recorded a maximum of 85 and a minimum of 69 with trace precipitation.
Philadelphia report notes Democratic leaders announce Roosevelt to be nominated on Friday June 26 with seconding speeches from each state. Farley Morgan and Barkley discussed plans for opening Tuesday with Farley speech and the keynote address, while Roosevelt's acceptance is set for Saturday night.
Washington June 17 The $830 million tax bill deadlock between senate and house conferees extends to day eight as leaders remain far apart on reform of corporate taxation. Conferees met again after a late session last night with Doughton noting progress and Roosevelt signaling willingness to accept a compromise while backing undistributed earnings as a tax base.
Five men were killed when a car plunged into a steel bridge abutment near Maple Heights Cleveland. A sixth occupant, Lloyd Orlikowsky, 25, survived with severe head injuries after being hurled from the vehicle into a ravine. Names of the deceased are Steve Wysopal 34 Melvin Bodalski 24 James Stolar 26 William Petrikowski 25 and Frank Tokors ny.
Shenango plant elected representatives to the Employes Representative association with 95.12 percent participation and New Castle’s rate at 97.99 percent. Shenango members chosen include Hot Mill Wallace Evans John Ulrich Adam Pszenny Clarence Hollis Angelo Mooney. other posts include Joseph Nocéra Harry Davies Ivor Daniels Harry White Edward Houk Samuel Custer James Russell Lester Clark Ralph Cook, James Cypher, and Mike Clavelli.
Troop F of the 103rd Cavalry P N G commanded by Capt. George F. Mitchell will depart Friday at 5 30 p m in trucks from the Transport company to Indian Town Gap for a two week encampment. Horses and equipment will ship Thursday evening at 5 from West Side station siding of the Pennsylvania R A. Members report good health and readiness for the training period.
Hollywood mourns Henry B Walthall veteran motion picture actor known for the Birth of a Nation role, collapsed on a set three weeks ago and died in a hospital at age 55 Critics say his return in China Clipper could have revived his career The Alabama native came to Hollywood in cinema’s early days
Washington June 17 The office of Senator Duncan A Fletcher of Florida announced he died this morning at 10 30 from a heart attack. A veteran of the senate since 1909 he chaired the banking and currency committee. Born January 6 1859 in Sumpter County Georgia he rose from Jacksonville lawyer to mayor and state legislator. His death follows the recent passing of Senator Park Trammell.
Lieutenant C. K. Mallory and Radio Man W. C. Bray were killed when their plane crashed about 100 feet after takeoff at Norfolk Virginia base. The navy announced the loss today.
An investigation was started into the derailment of the west bound Cleveland Express of the mine railroad near Market street station in Paterson New Jersey. An engine and five cars left the track and more than 100 passengers narrowly escaped injury. The engineer and firemen suffered minor bruises after leaping to safety.
John Dewey Seevers took the stand before Judge W. Walter Braham, recounting a life from birth in Constitution Ohio to soon after the shooting of his wife Stella Seevers and Mrs Catherine Rodgers. He described bootlegging ventures, hospital stays, and a long history of a social disease while detailing early life and work.
Republican leaders and new state committee members traveled home after talks with G O P standard bearers Governor Landon and Col Knox who planned a final morning conference in Topeka. John Hamilton national chairman would join the caucus with C B Goodspeed and other officials. Col Knox would depart for Chicago at noon.
Mrs Eckles was elected president of the local YWCA at Camp East Brook after a board meeting Tuesday evening. She succeeds Mrs Fankhauser who retires along with Mrs Kirk and Mrs Long. New officers include three vice presidents, secretary Miss Rice, and treasurer Miss Bechtel with installation led by the retiring president.
Near Fort Williams Ont on June 17 trains north of the town faced delays as millions of caterpillars swarmed the countryside toward Lake Superior. A locomotive with a steam blower was set to clear rails tomorrow. Chippewa Park officials reported thousands of caterpillars wiped out after lead arsenate spraying. The invasion spread southward, with widespread defoliation of trees and hedges.
Pennsylvania relief funds near exhaustion as Gov. Earle seeks a joint Senate-House committee to agree on relief needs. Relief director De Schweinitz urges a $6 million appropriation to extend aid while GOP leaders delay Senate action.
The liner Queen Mary left Southampton at 10 15 A M today on its second voyage to New York. The ship departed amid ceremony and is bound for the United States with passengers and crew aboard.
W. Ray Gardner, aged 50, of 403 Wallace Avenue, is recorded as deceased. This death notice provides essential identifiers for next of kin and local probate authorities.
New Castle's Free Public Library secures the old post office at East North and North Mercer as its new building. The contract, signed in Washington, sets a $31,000 total price with $1,000 paid and $5,000 due in September, converting the WPA district office into the library plant for decades.
Raymond McConahy of R F D No 6 surrendered to Coroner Orville Potter after his auto collided with C L Hyde’s machine near Cascade Park, killing Hyde. He was jailed awaiting next week’s inquest. McConahy said he was traveling with his brother to New York City Bridgeport Conn and Schenectady N Y with merchandise. He has his right arm in a sling and asked for hospital treatment.
A narrator longs for a seaside escape with blue skies and roaring waves but must stay for work as the weather remains hot at ninety two. The dreaming shifts from leisure to responsibility, signaling a workday pullback from vacation fantasies.
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