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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
2
A stern inquiry began to identify ringleaders of the Kansas state penitentiary coal mine mutiny. All 348 rioters returned to their cells as Warden Lacey Simpson warned that 30 to 40 may face solitary confinement and repairs may cost up to 40 thousand dollars.
The article explains Roosevelt’s plan to curb concentrated fortunes by heavy inheritance and gift taxes, high taxes on incomes over one million dollars, and a graduated tax system to prevent the vast industrial empires from perpetuating power. It frames the proposal as a historic shift akin to declaring political independence.
Report outlines Roosevelt's program including inheritance taxation to break big fortunes, higher taxes on large corporations, tax on holdings to abolish trusts, and a constitutional amendment to tax tax exempt securities. Democrats urge delaying action. treasury drafts inheritances taxes aiming to raise 300 to 600 million yearly.
Sandy Lake Pa June 20 a 12 year old boy William Aley died instantly from a broken neck after falling about 30 feet from a cherry tree.
Members of the Nonpariel Rifle Club will stage their weekly shoot tonight at the west side range at 7 30 o clock.
The Senate votes to probe Clark, chair of the Senate appropriations committee, over bribery allegations tied to liquor store insurance. Richards vows prosecution only as the facts justify after reviewing a report from the attorney general. The investigation scope is limited to the Clark case with expanded committee membership and ongoing budget implications.
Senate investigators hear Mitchell claim months of agitation in the Commerce Department and say Admiral Cone’s removal followed his 23 charges. He accuses Diamond Line of gifting cigars to influence officials while critiquing Air Commerce efficiency linked to the Bronson Cutting crash.
Funeral services were held for Phillip Shannon in New Galilee at 2 30 p m with Rev W W Willis in charge and interment in Rocky Springs cemetery. Mary F Eleanor McConahy of 405 South Bay Street had services at 2 30 p m with Rev James M Guthrie, interment in East Brook cemetery. Jesse F Huff Sr of East Grant Street held a solemn high requiem mass at St Marys Church with multiple priests and interment in St Marys Cemetery. Norma Elizabeth Ward two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ward had services at Highlands Heights with interment in Graceland cemetery. Pallbearers named for each service.
The morning session focused on questions to Egbert Rosecrans as he argued Hauptmann’s appeal. Judges criticized defense conduct while noting Rosecrans produced a 130 page brief listing 16 points alleging unfair trial and rights violations.
The conference outlines nine percent payroll tax funding pensions unemployment insurance and grants for child maternal welfare public health and the blind. Unemployment administration is left to states but requires them to establish insured systems via a general tax and rebate setup.
A kitchen tip notes that adding half a teacup of cold water to milk when making batter for pancakes omelettes or puddings yields lighter tastier results than using milk alone.
Watkins C. H. Matthews, retired rural letter carrier of New Castle, has returned from a winter vacation in Los Angeles and is reported in the best of health.
Postmaster and Mrs. Richard A. Steen of East Moody Avenue will depart Saturday for a weeklong vacation in Atlantic City.
Sam Parks Jr likely earns about 25000 dollars in the coming year after his National Open victory. The note adds encouragement for a golfer's spouse, mentioning the wife whose husband spends much time at the links.
A Wilkinsburg double slaying of a wife and their four year old son prompted police to pursue a man in Pittsburgh. Herbert G. Rupp said a wandering 27 year old claimed as James Preston may be unrelated. He remains in custody for further questioning.
A large crowd is to attend a reunion with dancing in the ballroom after a dinner in the dining room. Members of different classes will gather to greet former classmates before the meal. Miss Clara M. Hartsuff and her committee arranged a program of exceptional merit ensuring a good time.
Democrats show little enthusiasm as the House votes for a one year tax extension starting June 20 instead of two. Senator Lafollette’s bid to add higher income tax increases is defeated. Senator Harrison explains the Senate hopes conditions improve by July to abolish nuisance taxes and says the president’s broader tax proposals are too far reaching for this session but will be studied.
Philadelphia June 20 Thomas Reynolds 74 died after choking on a piece of beef steak while dining with a companion named William, who told police the meat lodged in his throat and he could not dislodge it.
Fifteen Furnace Run relief subjects who backed their demand for quick service spent the night in the waiting room of relief headquarters in Kittanning. They demanded clothing be issued immediately, were told to apply through proper channels, and refused to leave as offices opened.
A motorized rotary concrete mixer, described as a modern unit, has been purchased for Frengel, Snyder and Anderson, contractors in New Castle. It is the first of two such machines planned for delivery.
Jaeger equipment promises more efficient concrete work as a mixer mounted on a truck body with its own power plant. Cement gravel sand and water can be loaded at the contractor plant and mixed en route to the work site. The new truck-mixer drew considerable attention today on the streets.
Kansas City based special agent E. E. Conroy says fingerprint results show the bandit slain at Willow Springs is not Harry Campbell from the Bremer kidnapping case. Attempts to ID the body have failed. a companion is jailed at West Plains and refusing to talk.
The New Castle Rifle Club schedules the first outdoor shoot at its new rifle range off the Wilmington road at 6 o'clock Friday night. Further details will be published tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Diefenderfer of Logan Street and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Reynolds of Winter Avenue depart by motor for Philadelphia to visit Reynolds’s son for a few days.
An advertisement touts ATLANTIC MOTOR OILS as a revolutionary engine lubricant designed to improve performance and efficiency. It promotes advanced chemistry, long wear protection, and compatibility with new engine designs touted by the sponsor.
George E. Lyon announces full directors of agency boards will meet at the Y M C A on Tuesday June 25 at 7 30 p m. to discuss important community Chest matters. Representatives met this week to align on common problems before the full session.
City Solicitor R. M. White notes his Hazlecroft avenue rhododendron bush has produced over 350 blossoms in recent weeks. He also mentions rapidly developing strawberries from the wet, warm weather, with notably large berries. The News, By Mail, One Year $5.00.
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