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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
10
Be Members of Section EB of the L. DB class of the Third US P church will meet Friday evening with Mrs James Shaw East Washington street. Choir To Meet Members of the Central Christian church choir will meet tonight in the church at 7 30 oclock for their rehearsal.
Bernard Hanlon reports a dramatic light heavyweight clash at the Polo Grounds New York as Joe Lois defeated Billy Conn by technical knockout in the thirteenth round referee Eddie Josephs stopped the fight with two seconds left in the round. Conn fought Louis toe to toe and kept him off balance but a shove left to the chin opened a volley of rights that finished the bout. Conn showed bravely throughout and used a sharp jab to great effect, while Louis dominated with sustained offense and clinch work.
President Roosevelt addressed Harvard commencements via an aide reading his message. He asserted Americans would rather die on their feet than live on their knees and condemned Nazi bombing of England as a symbol of authoritarian aims. Oxford University awarded him an honorary Doctor of Civil Law at a special convocation in Cambridge. The same day Major General Edwin M. Watson read the statement.
Washington June 18 government officials told the petroleum industry to freeze gasoline and oil prices at current levels. Federal price administrator Sean Henderson said letters were sent to refiners and marketers asking no further price increases unless cost increases are proven justified. He hinted at potential legal action if compliance fails, with exceptions only where cost increases clear justification exists.
Philadelphia judge rules the municipal court cannot serve as a collection agency for out of town spouses. Maude Kirkwood sued estranged husband Joe Kirkwood, golf pro at Huntingdon Valley CC, over support. neither resided in Philadelphia. The court rejected nationwide service by summons as improper against visiting defendants.
Harrisburg reports the Senate moved to initial consideration a measure to raise the speed limit on Pennsylvania highways from 50 to 60 mph and cut the license suspension period from three months to two. Sponsored by Sen. George M. Wade the bill sets fines and penalties for first and subsequent violations while not providing license revocation.
Members of the Friendship class of People's Mission meet at Mrs J Montgomery 701 Sampson Street this seventy. Kum-Join-Us class Croton Methodist to meet at Mr and Mrs Lester Black 6 East Garfield Avenue Friday evening. Missionary Fellowship Calvary Gospel Tabernacle holds its monthly meeting at Mrs Georgia Robb home East Washington and Spruce Streets this evening at 7 30. News by Mai for 1 wear 5 00.
Harrisburg reports indicate Gov. Art James may take bold steps to break a lengthy budget stalemate. A special message to the legislature is anticipated, with possible public pressure moves if Democrats resist tax cuts and reapportionment. Contingent steps could curtail vital services and even fund hospital operations via riskier measures.
Harrisburg reports the 20th anniversary of the Japanese beetle invasion as federal and state authorities renew efforts to eradicate the pest. The beetle damages gardens crops and golf greens across Pennsylvania and neighboring states, with heavy infestation in Bucks Northampton Berks Lebanon and Dauphin counties.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on June 19 federal judge Albert W. Johnson denied citizenship to two conscientious objectors. Clifford L. Lewellyn aged 33 born in Wales cited religious beliefs against killing. Anton Sokolawski aged 41 a Russian said he would not fight for the United States on foreign soil.
Miss Helen Froelich, fiancée of former United States Senator Rush D. Halt of Virginia, is shown in the gown she will wear at her wedding in Gridley Oregon on June 19.
New Castle Kiwanians re-dedicated themselves to Kiwanis ideals during AN Kiwanis Week at yesterday's weekly luncheon in The Castleton. Two officers are new in Atlanta for Kiwanis International's 26th annual convention. Speaker Thomas L. Paden, a lieutenant governor and local club member, discussed Kiwanis work.
Earl R Thompson and his wife return to New Castle after years away. They occupy the Edson avenue home once owned by former mayor Harry J Lusx. Thompson previously managed the New Castle tin Plate plant and later oversaw Martins Ferry tin plant. He now resumes a leadership role at the Shenango plant of the Carnegie Steel Corporation.
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