Conn Fights Louis To Near Victory Before KO Ends Bout
Bernard Hanlon returned home after witnessing Joe Louis stop Billy Conn in the thirteenth round at the Polo Grounds New York City. Hanlon hailed the bout as one of the greatest he had seen praising Conn for standing toe to toe with the champion and keeping Louis off balance until a clinch led to a late stoppage two seconds before the bell. Conn fought cautiously early using a sharp left hook and lateral movement to counter Louis’s attacks and stay in the fight despite the late knockout.
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Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Polo Grounds
New York City
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Conn
Hanlon
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Section E Y. L. B. to meet with Mrs Shaw
Members of Section E of the Y L B class of the Third U P church will meet Friday evening with Mrs James Shaw at East Washington Street.
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U. P. Church
James Shaw
East Washington Street
Central Christian Church Choir Rehearsal Tonight
The Central Christian church choir will meet tonight at 7 30 for rehearsal in the church.
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Central Christian Church Choir
Roosevelt speech at Harvard grips commencement with resolve
President Roosevelt, read by an aide, stated Americans would rather die on their feet than live on their knees. Oxford honored him with a Doctor of Civil Law as Cambridge read his message from abroad. He condemned Nazi bombing, citing Westminster Abbey altar and Parliament as symbols of dictatorial aims.
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International News Service
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Mass
Roosevelt
Harvard University
Oxford University
Lord Walrfax
Edwin M. Watson
White House
Germany
England
Westminster Abbey
House of Commons
Railroad crossing signals delayed completion in Erie
Harrisburg report says the Public Utility Commission granted the New York Chicago and St Louis Railroad until August 1 to finish installing flashing light signals and auxiliary protection at Erie grade crossing. The project was due by May 1.
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Public Utility Commission
New York
Chicago and St. Louis
Erie
Government asks oil and gas prices remain unchanged
Washington June 19 The government asks the petroleum industry to freeze gasoline and oil prices at current levels. Leon Henderson federal price control administrator told industry reps in Washington that letters were sent to refiners and marketers requesting no further price increases unless justified by proven cost rises. The move aims to avert gasolineless Sundays and support national defense, with potential legal action for noncompliance.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Federal
Atlantic Seaboard
Henderson
Muny Court Not Collection Agency in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on June 19 Judge Eugene C. Bonniwell dismissed a support action filed by Maude Kirkwood of Daytona Beach against her estranged husband Joe Kirkwood golf pro at Huntingdon Valley Country Club. The judge ruled Philadelphia courts cannot be used as a collection agency for litigants visiting the city, saying defendants from any part of the universe cannot be saddled with Philadelphia costs by summons served here.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Municipal
Eugene C. Bonniwell
Maude Kirkwood
Daytona
Fla
Joe Kirkwood
Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Bonniwell
Senate Advances PA Speed Limit Bill to 60 MPH
Harrisburg June 19. The Senate moved a bill for initial Monday considerat ion to raise Pennsylvania highway speed limit from 50 to 60 mph and cut license suspension from three months to two. Sponsored by Sen George M Wade it imposes a 25 dollar fine or five days in jail for first violation plus escalating suspensions for subsequent violations with no license revocation.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Senate Today
Pennsylvania
George M. Wade
Cumberland Republican
Religious and Fraternal Circles Meet This Week
Friendship class of the People's Mission will assemble at Mrs. C J Montgomery’s home 701 Sampson Street this evening. Rum Join Us class Croton Methodist meets at Mr. and Mrs. Lester Black 6 East Garfield Avenue Friday evening. Calvary Gospel Tabernacle Missionary Fellowship holds its monthly meeting at Mrs. Georgia Robb’s home East Washington and Spruce Streets this evening at 730.
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People’s Mission
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Sampson Street
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Lester Black
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Garfield Avenue
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Calvary Gospel Tabernacle
Georgia Robb
Washington
Spruce Streets
News by Mail for One Year
A historical notice offers a one year subscription to The News by Mail priced at five dollars. The offer highlights included delivery details and payment terms for new subscribers.
Budget Deadlock Prompts Governor Action in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports Gov. Arthur H. James may push steps to break the budget stalemate delaying the 188 million general appropriation bill. With funds limited, possible action could curb vital services or pressure House Democrats to concede on tax cuts and reapportionment, while hospital funding and Capitol security reforms loom.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
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Treasury
James
Renew Campaign Against Beetle Invasion Anniversary
Harrisburg reports the 20th anniversary of the Japanese beetle invasion in Pennsylvania. Federal and state authorities renew eradication efforts as the beetle damages gardens crops and golf greens across eastern Pennsylvania and neighboring states, with severe impact in Bucks Northampton Berks Lebanon and Dauphin counties.
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International News
Harrisburg
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Far East
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New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Bucks
Northampton
Berks
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Dauphin Counties
Objectors Denied Citizenship Rights in Scranton
Two self-proclaimed conscientious objectors were denied U S citizenship by Federal Judge Albert W Johnson in Scranton Pa on June 19 Clifford L Lewellyn aged 32 born in Wales said his religious belief forbids killing and Anton Sokolowski aged 41 a Russian said he would not fight for the United States on foreign soil.
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International News Service
Scranton
Albert W Johnson
Clifford L. Lewellyn
Wales
Anton Sokolowski
United States
Bride-to-be Helen Froelich pictured in wedding gown
Miss Helen Froelich, fiancée of former United States Senator Rush D Holt of West Virginia, is shown in the gown she will wear at their June 19 wedding in Gridley Illinois.
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Helen Froelich
United States
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Gridley, Ill
All Kiwanis Week Marked At Luncheon In Castleton
New Castle Kiwanians rededicated themselves to Kiwanis ideals during All Kiwanis Week at yesterday's weekly luncheon in The Castleton. Two club officers attend Kiwanis International's 25th annual convention in Atlanta. Speaker Thomas L. Paden, a past lieutenant governor and club member, discussed Kiwanis work.
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New Castle
Castleton
Atlanta
Kiwanis International
Thomas L. Paden
Kiwanis
To Fly for U S Count Henry Salm Enlists in Army Air Corps
Count Henry Alexander Salm, an Austrian nobleman, has enlisted in the United States army air corps. He becomes a flying cadet on his graduation from Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire.
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United States Army Air Corps
Count Salm
Dartmouth College
Hanover
N. H
Thompson couple return to live in New Castle at Edison home
After years away from New Castle, Earl R. Thompson and his wife move back to the city. They assume ownership of the Edison avenue house formerly owned by Harry J. Lusk, former mayor, as Thompson returns in an executive role at the Shenango plant of Carnegie-Illinois Steel.
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Earl R. Thompson
Edison Avenue
Harry J. Lusk
Thompson
Martins Ferry
Shenango
Carnegie- Illinois Steel Corporation
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