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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
12
The text notes colonists used oyster shells for lime from long piles created by Native Americans. It also states the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rome is the largest church, begun in 1506 and completed 126 years later, spanning 18 000 square yards, 636 feet long, with the dome cross at 448 feet.
Washington reports Senator Carter Glass of Virginia appears certain to become chairman of the senate banking and currency committee after the death of Senator Duncan Fletcher. The passing of Fletcher and Senator Park Trammell will prompt a broad shakeup of key committee chairs in the next congress, with no rush to elect new leaders this session.
In Brussels the government asked the army to quell widespread strikes affecting roads repairs telephone projects and other works. About 250000 workers participated including 48000 textile workers at Gent and Verdiers. Gendarmes secured strategic points as metal and building trades, banks, and insurers joined the stoppage.
Harrisburg June 18 Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti told the senate finance committee the proposed chain store tax is definitely constitutional He urged swift passage and said he would seek original jurisdiction from the state supreme court to rule on legality before Gov George H Earle signs the bill if requested by committee members
At least five men were shot when open warfare broke out today outside the Black and Decker Co. plant in Kent Ohio. The company sought national guard troops from Adjutant General Emil F. Marx to restore order at the strike closed plant.
A blast likely from dynamite at the Francis Mine area near Burgettstown killed a seven year old child and injured the mother and two other children. The Higgins family home was destroyed while the father worked at the nearby mine. The rescue sent the mother and remaining children to a Washington hospital. The mine superintendent said no danger to workings and Higgins had eight years of service.
A severe wind and electrical storm in Oil City last night caused about 40000 in damage. The Mullins Boat Corporation plant suffered major losses with roof sections ripped away and a wall collapse. Trees were downed and most streets littered with debris as light and power service was interrupted.
Delbert Wilmirth de Hass 1202 Croton Avenue New Castle Mabel Spiker 107 North Walnut Street New Castle Wm Gordon Jenkins 1015 Washington Street New Castle Alice Mae Huffman 223 East Wallace Avenue New Castle John Fahn Farrell Pa Margaret Mastrian Farrell Pa
I A Karam veterans placement representative for Pennsylvania and John McCune Jr Pennsylvania director of the National Re employment Service both of Harrisburg conferred yesterday with District Manager Edward D Reese of the Federal-State Employment Office in the Johnson building.
National Republican Chairman John Hamilton met privately in Pittsburgh with oilman Michael Benedum, once a Democratic backer, as Benedum reportedly wavering on Roosevelt, raising questions if the talks aimed to win Benedum’s support for Gov. Landon. No confirmation of outcome was available.
Col Frank Knox after a two day Kansas to Topeka talk with Gov Alf Landon says the coming GOP campaign will be a crusade that sweeps the party to victory in November. He notes high enthusiasm and strong political feeling everywhere and praises Landon's poise and sane approach. He also says discussions yielded complete accord and guaranteed campaign cooperation.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude from Mrs Charles B Hunt to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the bereavement of her husband.
About 200 people from Lawrence Beaver Mercer and Butler counties attended a dinner in the Brodhead hotel Beaver Falls. Dr Mildred Rodgers directed district 14 women's and professional projects with Miss Gertrude Ely as chief speaker. Ely praised the district's work and noted employment benefits for women and white collar workers. Other speakers included J Vale Downie and D W Lee. Dresses maps book binding and other project work were shown to demonstrate value of the efforts. About 25 WPA headquarters staff attended.
A humorous note declares a son of Ham as champion and states he will fight no one but hams, reflecting a playful sports pun or satirical jab rather than a real bout.
All participants in the WPA Pageant of Nations will meet tonight at seven o clock in the Franklin auditorium for a full dress rehearsal. The event is set for Friday night and includes all individuals and groups taking part.
Former pupils and friends of the McAnlis school in Big Beaver township plan the annual reunion at the school house on Wednesday June 24.
Several congregations in New York City must use elevators to reach their churches housed in tall skyscraper buildings. The confined access impacts attendance for Sunday services and raises questions about building design and accessibility.
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