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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
1
The Roosevelt plan to break up vast wealth and industrial combines via federal taxes promises a fierce partisan fight. The proposal challenges large fortunes and will shape the next campaign, attacking inherited wealth and concentrating economic power.
The PA news column reports frequent light rainfall this month with 15 of 19 days showing precipitation and no heavy totals. Mrs. J. C. Allen of Leasure Avenue suggests using tin cans for summer canning to boost the community, praising them over glass jars.
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning report a maximum temperature of 80 and a minimum of 57 with 0.5 inch of precipitation and a river stage of 4.2 feet The same date last year shows a maximum of 88 minimum 54 with no precipitation.
President Roosevelts new Share-the-Wealth tax plan stirs Congress prompting a high stakes battle to attach it to the 501 million dollar sales tax extension. Senate progressives push the plan as a rider while Democrats weigh how to proceed amid a dragging session and party lines. Huey P. Long voices support as others debate the proposals impact on big fortunes and corporate taxation.
Daniel C. Roper U S secretary of commerce was asked to testify before the senate commerce committee regarding charges by Ewing Y Mitchell ousted assistant secretary of commerce that graft and corruption pervaded the department particularly in shipping matters.
Arrangements completed for the New Castle High School Alumni association annual reunion in The Cathedral this evening. Dinner begins at 6 30 in the Cathedral dining room followed by the annual business session and formal program.
Edward B. Lockett reports that Ewing Y. Mitchell charged the Commerce Department steamboat inspection service with dereliction over the Morro Castle fire of September 8, 1934. Mitchell alleged inspectors took gratuities and negligence contributed to the tragedy, asserting a near absent inspection on the ship.
Washington newsman report states on June 20 that Ewing Y. Mitchell, the ousted assistant secretary of commerce, testified before the Senate commerce committee that he was responsible for forcing out the former official.
Three people were arrested in Cumberland Maryland after appearing at the courthouse to obtain a license for an enforced marriage. The 19 year old victim from Conemaugh Pennsylvania claimed she was forced to marry Fred Curry and was held in a car all night. Fred Curry Samuel Currey and Mrs Selma Curry were jailed or held on kidnapping charges while Conemaugh police detained additional suspects.
Harrisburg June 20 The Legislature rushed a pay raise bill to the Senate floor for a final vote tomorrow after the House passed it. The measure would raise pay per session from 2500 to 3000 dollars restoring the 1933 cut.
June 20 A young dentist whose finances forced him to work as a $17 store clerk is hunted as police prepare to cremate his wife and son's bodies in Wilkinsburg. Norman Stewart 2nd is believed in hiding or dead. A man held in Harrisburg may be dazed after 10 days. Family burial plans proceed at Saltsburg cemetery. Detectives cite $1,500 debt as a possible motive.
Sixty five young men from Lawrence county traveled to Butler for CCC camp examinations. After testing, about 50 will entrain to Fort Meade or Fort Hoyle for a ten day conditioning course before heading to the Pacific Coast. Administrator James A. Moorhead led the group with William Young and relief staff driving to Butler. Captain Bretteell and Lt Welsh are slated to depart for the Pacific Coast to assume command of camps there.
A man was seized in Harrisburg on June 20 after his description resembled that of Norman Stewart, who is being sought for questioning in a local case.
Just before Hauptmann's appeal hearing in the New Jersey court of errors and appeals a cleverly concealed dictaphone was found beside the judge's bench. Precautions were taken to prevent photography or news messages during the session of the 14 judges.
ROGERS SAYS at the San Diego world’s fair notes a change in public sentiment, arguing the shift comes from the people, not leaders. He lampoons public indecision and calls Americans “fleas weighing over 100 pounds,” urging clarity of want and purpose.
State House reports Hauptmanns lawyers failed to take exceptions to rulings and procedure during his Fleming ton trial. As they opened arguments on the Lindbergh baby slayer appeal before New Jersey's Court of Errors and Appeals, the 14 judges immediately pressed the defense on their claims.
Harrisburg reports a late senate reversal on the Harris bill requiring primary election filing candidates to post deposits equal to one month’s salary up to 1000 dollars. Deposits are returned if a candidate wins at least 10 percent of their party’s vote. The Hagerty bill, approved by the house, would require bonds of 2500 dollars for preempted party candidates who fail to reach two percent of the vote. Reed’s city registration bill advances to Gov Farley.
Tacoma July 20 The Waleys Harmon Metz Waley and wife Margaret face arraignment before U S district judge Cushman on kidnapping indictments. Prosecutor Dennis says they may plead guilty or seek a jury trial and face up to sentences if convicted. Indictments accuse the trio under the Lindbergh Kidnap Law for extortion notes to lumber baron J P Wey erhaeuser and the release of his kidnapped son.
June 29 Washington cabinet meeting signals a clash over who runs the massive works relief program. The dispute centers on a rule that $1,140 must cover one year of work per person, a standard that could block many public works projects under Hopkins and affect war department and navy applications.
June 20 report on House and Senate talks to resolve differences in Roosevelt's social security bill. Leaders expect all issues settled and the measure signed before Saturday. The Senate version allows existing private pension plans to continue, with taxes waived for employers and workers under those systems.
Mrs Anna Hauptmann denied admission to the courtroom during her husband Bruno Hauptmann’s appeal in Trenton New Jersey. She visited him in the state prison death row with his spiritual adviser the Rev D G Werner spoke briefly with him alone before waiting in the reception room.
A dispute within the county Democratic leadership delays filling the Volant postmaster position. Initially Mary Stevenson was expected to receive the appointment, but later opposition brought in James McConnell, and the selection remains unsettled until the conflict is resolved.
Civil War survivors vote for officers of the Pennsylvania department of the Grand Army of the Republic during the 69th annual encampment at Gettysburg. Auxiliary groups elected officers and chose Philadelphia as next year's convention site. A 2000-strong kinfolk parade featured 4 surviving veterans riding in automobiles amid cheering crowds.
In Harrisburg the Senate unanimously orders an immediate diligent and thorough investigation of Gov. George H. Earle's charge that Sen. William H. Clark solicited a bribe from two administration officials. A five member inquiry committee will be named to conduct the probe, with potential expulsion as the extreme outcome.
In Washington on June 20 Democratic congressional leaders backed a tempered stance on the Roosevelt tax program. They pledged thorough consideration of wealth distribution through taxation but aimed to avoid destructive measures. The House Ways and Means Democrats planned a late conference on the proposal while the Senate Finance Committee unanimously voted to extend the $501 million in nuisance costs.
The piece playfully bids farewell to Spring as Arthur Mometer Miss Spring packs her hats and dresses ready to depart for warmer fields. It notes she often charmed yet teased with wiles, leaving readers to anticipate cooler days and the coming summer.
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