21 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1937
Page
1
Sheriff declares order will prevail as plants in Youngstown resume operations. Truck drivers strike continues to affect several markets in the area with lingering shortages and disrupted deliveries.
The joint congressional tax avoidance investigative committee resumes sessions with at least five names to be made public. They will describe methods to legally escape federal taxes by subscribing to large policies in foreign firms. Treasury plans to discuss legal methods via personal holding companies and family transfers. Department officials consider naming attorneys advising the alleged avoiders. The inquiry may extend for months as it enters a second phase.
Lewis and aides initiate talks with mediators as plans to reopen Youngstown plants are announced, sparking tensions amid the stalled labor discussions.
Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Republic Steel announce plants will reopen at 7 a m with 12 hour shifts and time and a half for overtime. Frank Purnell urges workers to return and cites mediation and court avenues for dispute resolution. Mayors and Sheriff Elser pledge protection for workers. Separate order directs Republic's 6000 employees to report to Stop 5 Poland Ave amid ongoing supply disruptions.
Idea of installing parking meters on the streets of Youngstown is being considered urged by the Chamber of Commerce. New Castle residents woke to a thunderous storm with vivid lightning and long rolling thunder about 1 am. June opened with unusually dry spells followed by mixed rain May was wet. today marks the first day of summer.
United States weather report shows maximum 81 degrees and minimum 67 with 0.74 inches precipitation. River stage at 7.4 feet. Sunday morning figures: max 81, min 56, no precipitation.
Berlin reports Germany demands immediate four power reprisals if Loyalists again attack neutral patrol ships and warns Britain France Italy and Germany may act collectively. The Reich seeks a sharp warning with punitive measures and notes London to be told Germany has regained freedom of action after last week’s torpedoing attempt on the cruiser Leipzig.
State police maintain control as Bethlehem Steel mills near Johnstown are evacuated and workers leave in protest while Gov. Earle enforces martial law to prevent violence. About 900 maintenance staff remain guarding the site as 2,000 workers depart from the mills.
The G C Murphy company and the Graham heirs and Harlans announced the general contract for a new brick and steel building to replace the fire destroyed structure on March 31 will go to Matthew A Leivo and Sons. The cost exceeds 100000 and excludes heating, ventilating, and elevator. The two story building will be leased in full by Murphy and built per Murphy plans with work starting as soon as materials arrive, possibly this week.
Mrs Helen Tiernan a blonde widow was sentenced to 20 years to life in Bedford's women's reformatory for the murder of her seven year old daughter Helen She pleaded guilty to second degree murder after interrupting her trial and confessed killing Helen and attempting to kill her son Jimmy four to clear room in her Manhattan apartment for her lover
Pittsburgh June 21 Judge McNaugher ruled there was no testimony proving willful intent by District Attorney James A. Reilly in directing the fatal third degree questioning of Frank C. Monaghan 64 Eliminating first degree murder the ruling leaves possible verdicts of second degree murder manslaughter or acquittal
Dr. Clyde L. King age 58 head of Penn political science department and state revenue secretary in Pinchot era died at his home in Westtown after a long heart condition. Stricken last Friday he passed away as his wife Irene was returning from Llano Texas. Survived by an adopted daughter Gertrude, eight.
Three Soviet airmen Valeri Chkalov Georgi Vaidukov and Alexander Belaikov reported to Stalin on their 63 hour flight from Moscow to Vancouver Washington The dispatch prepared with Alexander Troyanovsky details the nearly nonstop trek from 5 05 p m Thursday until arrival at 8 22 a m yesterday The men remained guarded awaiting official clearance before releasing further information
The Valley of New Castle Consistory Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite opens its Sixtieth Reunion with fifty candidates as degrees begin. It will run through Tuesday and Wednesday with It. Melvin Maynard Johnson and Ill. John Scofield Wallace visiting and escorted to the Cathedral by Knights Templar and the American Legion Junior band.
Valencia June 21 The Spanish Loyalist government issued an official denial of German claims that Republican submarines tried to torpedo the German cruiser Leipzig. It stated that on June 15 and 18 Republican submarines were in the harbor and could be easily proved.
Evelyn Lucille Hogue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hogue of 1604 East Washington St, was born Sunday June 20. The newborn joins five generations, boasting fourteen living grandparents including G W Cook and H D Yoho of Wampum, Frank Gibson, D L Hogue of New Castle, Scott Mayers of Pittock Pa, Lloyd Hogue of New Castle, and Harry Gibson of Gardner.
Sympathy walkout by truck drivers spreads through the Mahoning valley after a fatal clash Saturday night between pickets and police at Republic Steel in Youngstown. Two men died, 41 wounded, and 24 were arrested amid tear gas and gunfire during the riot. Authorities report confiscated weapons and ongoing investigations into possible outside involvement.
London reports Baron Constantin Von Neurath cancelled his London visit due to heightened Spain related tensions. Britain and Germany clashed over measures to deter loyalist aggression against neutral warships prompting a postponed trip to begin Wednesday.
Mrs. Beulah Nash failed to persuade Secretary Claude Swanson to reinstate her husband Charles A. Nash Jr a Naval Academy student who lost his commission after marrying last summer. She argued the wedding was invalid due to a previous marriage. Navy officials said only Congress can restore Nash's commission.
Washington June 21 Administration leaders seek late July adjournment as party discord shatters Democratic majorities in both houses over key issues including Roosevelt relief spending. The Senate debate on curbing power to spend $1.5 billion reveals splits among Democrats and alarm among party leaders.
Four members of the Hagopian family narrowly escaped death when their stalled Arlington avenue car was struck by a 60 mph Pittsburgh to Sharon train at Harbor bridge crossing over the Shenango river. The collision destroyed the auto and delayed the train about one hour. The Hagopians, 710 Arlington avenue, emerged from the wreck seconds before impact as engineer Wilkison sounded the whistle and conductor Stanley led the train.
John C. Wimner Sr. 79 of 209 Pearson Street is listed among the deceased. Jack Farrell of Huntingdon Park California, Mrs. Sara Taylor Berkey of Crafton Pennsylvania, and Albert Dahl aged 76 of Ellwood City are also noted in the death records.
The city of Pittsburgh reports summer will arrive today at 3 12 p m standard time with cloudy and rainy skies for the inauguration. Forecaster Brotzman notes the first summer sun will come tomorrow.
Four of the original nine members attended the Cambridge Springs gathering. Ed L. Smith of Philadelphia was elected president, E. E. Leavy of New Castle secretary and treasurer, with Herbert D. McGoun of New Castle and Ford Brandor of Beaver Falls as other officers. The group discussed topics after a dinner. The next meeting is planned for June 1938.
ASHTABULA O June 21 Robert Dingee 65 superintendent of the Pittsburgh Coal Company dock was shot and killed here today by John Barrett a dock worker who recently lost his job police reported
Council met in the city building and referred to committee a contract between Municipal Equipment Co and the City of New Castle for the purchase of 500 or more Time parking meters. The action flags committee review of the deal and potential fiscal impact.
In Cleveland six union leaders and executives from Republic Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube meet as the federal mediation board begins formal talks to end the seven state steel strike. The two independents announce Youngstown plants will reopen tomorrow.
Northumberland county authorities launch a careful inquiry into the death of six year old Michael Martin Jr found shot in a berry patch near his home He died within an hour of being last seen heading home Dr A J Ancerawicz Kulpmont county coroner plans autopsy and says initial theory his wounds may be accidental then deliberate Blood traces about 80 feet from the body suggest the lad may have been killed there and dragged to the patch
Arthur Mometer describes a peaceful Sunday retreat away from city bustle. He invites readers to seek shade, trees, and a tranquil valley with a stream, noting damp weather and a temperature around seventy eight.
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