Australian And Companions On Atlantic Flight
Major Charles Kingsford Smith reported smooth ocean progress in the Southern Cross as he and three companions crossed the Atlantic. The messages from the monoplane described favorable weather, albeit later noting very bad atmospheric conditions with south winds and fog. The General Electric company relayed updates with no fixed position given.
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General Electric Company
Kingsford-Smith
Kingsford- Smith
Bessemer Suffered Severe Storm Damage Early Morning
A miniature cyclone struck Bessemer at 4 15 am causing extensive damage. Trees uprooted, warehouses and garages wrecked, belts and conveyors ruined at the cement plant, homes and streets blocked, and telephone lines down. Police report swift cleanup underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Bessemer Limestone & Cement Company
Archie Shoup
North Main Street
Lozier, Kanengiser and
Johnson
Davison
Tom Sulzer
Glenn Nelson
Bob
D. C
Bestview Avenue
Tony Syargelino
Penn-Ohio
City Grants Paving Contracts to Woods & Golder
Supreme court upholds Judge Hildebrand ruling awarding Croton Avenue Grant Street and Butler Avenue paving to Woods & Golder for about 93000. Olsen Contracting had alleged lower bid and secured injunction. city contends discretionary power allows non lowest bidder with local labor to start at once.
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Th Victor Olsen Contracting Company
Woods & Golder Company
Olsen Company
Olsen Contracting Company
Council
Roadway progress noted by Pa News and city plans
Slightly more than 40 miles of new roadway were laid in the week per the Pennsylvania State Highway Detour bulletin. The season total reaches 220.9 feet. Firework shipments prompt Newcastle to push for fewer restrictions. Lawrence county youths join Citizens Military Training camps, with others waitlisted. City playgrounds report higher attendance and new programs amid warm weather. One week hence streams in Lawrence county will begin their described continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Lawrence County
Daily Weather Report Summary
Weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9:00 this morning include a maximum of 89 and a minimum of 67 degrees. Precipitation measured 0.6 inches with a river stage of 4.6 feet.
Hoover Rebuke Over Veterans Pension Bill
President Hoover blasted Congress and the World War veterans pension bill after the Senate approved it 66 to 6. He called the measure wasteful discriminatory and harmful to both veterans and taxpayers noting it violates government integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
Boy on Bicycle Injured by Auto in Highland Avenue Incident
Bertram O Bishop of 230 Edgewood Avenue reported a bicycle crash on Highland Avenue when a Pennsylvania registered car 2K102 turning into East Falls Street failed to signal. Bishop sustained a damaged bicycle and injuries to left arm and hand as the auto fled the scene. Another report from J M Lusk of 810 Young Street describes a collision on Court Street involving a car from Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company and a vehicle driven by R S Carlson of 723 Chestnut Street, with damage to both machines after avoiding a woman driver.
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Bertram O. Bishop
Edgewood Avenue
Highland Avenue
Pennsylvania
East Falls Street
J. M. Lusk
Young Street
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Court Street
R. S. Carlson
Chestnut Street
Carlson
Earth-born flyer plans Venus trip amid two months aloft
Special to The News reports a young man from Earth arrived in Chicago around June 22 1950 in an aircraft that had stayed aloft for two months. He carried letters from Englewood New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and requested refueling before departing for Venus next morning.
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Chicago
Earth
Chamber of Commerce
Englewood
N. J
Bank Robbery in Grand Rapids Nets Over 10000
Three desperadoes raided a Grand Rapids Savings Bank branch in Michigan and shot harm Breene a hardware dealer in the lobby. After looting the cashier’s cage they fled in a waiting automobile with more than $10 000.
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Grand Rapids Bank
International News Service
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids Savings Bank Company
Harm Breene
Revoke License of George Godfrey after Bout Foul
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission revoked the license of George Godfrey for fouling Primo Carnera in their Philadelphia bout last night. Godfrey will receive half of his $10 000 purse. Carnera was absolved of blame and ordered paid about $43 000. Baron James F. Dougherty also absolved of responsibility for the fight’s ending.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
George Godfrey
Primo Carnera
Italy
Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission
Godfrey
Carnera
James F. Dougherty
Senate Approves Pension Measure Tossed to House
The Senate approved the World War I veterans pension act by 66 to 6, moving it to the House despite President Hoover’s warning of potential deficits and higher taxes. Only six Republicans supported the president, while 33 Republicans and several administration spokesmen opposed him.
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Senate
House
William K. Hutchinson
Ernational News Service
Statf
Washington
Hoover
Bingham
Gillett
Hastings
Reed
Walcott
Watson
McNary
Goldesborough
Jones
Metcalf
Shortridge
Mel
Lightning Strikes Memorial Hospital Cornice
A lightning bolt struck the upper front stone cornice of the Jameson Memorial Hospital during an electrical storm this morning. The impact caused breakage and shifting of the cornice, with fragments scattering onto the front lawn. estimated damage runs about five hundred dollars.
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Jameson Memorial Hospital
Rustic Camp Lodge Gift To New Castle Y M C A
Mrs. Fred L. Rentz donated a large rustic lodge for Camp Rentz at Slippery Rock creek. Construction by J Clyde Gilfillan starts now and should finish by July 1. Dining hall will seat 120 with a library wing and cobblestone fireplace in a new lodge building.
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New Castle
Fred L. Rentz
Y Board
Camp Rentz
Mysterious Disappearance of Gertrude McArthur
Police report Gertrude McArthur age 18 has been missing since Saturday night and was located in Youngstown on Monday and again left the YWCA this morning. Detectives and officers investigated clues and followed up statements as the case remains unsolved with the father present.
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Gertrude McArthur
Youngstown
Woolworth Five and Ten Cent
Flynn
Woolworth
John Young
A. G. Harper
Frank McArthur
Winslow Avenue
C. C. Horner
C. G. Logan
Robert Dukes
Young
A. Harper
Local Woman's Mother Struck By Lightning
Mrs. Clara Yeader, mother of Mrs. James E. Thomas, was struck by lightning on her East Long Avenue porch Thursday. She is reported in critical condition. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, returning from Pittsburgh, conveyed the update.
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James E. Thomas
East Long Avenue
Pittsburgh
Thomas
Clara Yeader
Death notices for Offutt Castrucci Moran Keane
Infant Joseph William Offutt is listed as deceased. Mrs. Virginia Castrucci aged 30 of 8 North Hilliard Street, and William J. Moran aged 72 of Wampum are noted. Mrs. Agnes McDonald Keane aged 82 of 813 East Washington Street is also listed.
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Virginia Castrucci
North Hilliard Street
William J. Moran
Wampum
Agnes McDonald Keane
East Washington Street
Mystery Yacht Daisy T Crew Feared Dead in Delaware Bay
Six crewmen aboard the 45 foot speedster Daisy T were believed murdered after coins and liquor valued around 10000 dollars were looted. The battered hulk was found drifting in Delaware Bay near the Mispillion river mouth with the boat partially submerged.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Delaware Bay
Coast
Cape May
Coast Guardsmen
Delaware
Mispillion River
Lightning Destroys Our Gang Shack in Pittsburgh
A lightning bolt struck a three boy Our Gang shack in Pittsburgh today destroying the structure and all clothing inside. The trio escaped unharmed but had to rely on neighbors for clothing and relief after the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburgh
Hoover Signs Bill Creating Federal Power Commission
President Hoover signed a bill creating a five member federal power commission. He is expected to appoint the new members within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Hoover
Federal Power Commission
Purses Held Up By Boxing Board
Frank Weiner, chairman of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, announced that the purses for George Godfrey and Primo Carnera would be held pending a thorough investigation of a foul in their bout. He ordered both fighters and their managers to attend a conference at the commission's office later today and warned of fines for any foul or misconduct.
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Internationall News Service
Philadelphia
Frank Weiner
Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission
George Godfrey
Primo Carnera
Weiner
Weather We All Expect and Never Quite Get
The piece muses on weather shaped by many preferences. It argues that since different people want different conditions, the only weather that pleases the majority would still provoke complaints. It notes constant disagreement over daily conditions and hints at a relentlessly warm day, about ninety four.
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Atlantic
Charles Kingsford Smith
Atlantic Ocean
John W. Stannage
Everett van Dyke
Lawrence
Supreme Court
Lawrence County Court
Croton Avenue
Woods and Golder Company
PA News
Pa Newe
Daily Weather Report
Venus
Will Rogers
Raper McNaught Syndicste Las
Hes
Byrd
Lindbergh
Central Press
Charles A. Lindbergh
Richard E. Byrd
New York
Antarctic
Lone Eagle
Joseph William Offutt
Boxing Board
State Athletic Commission
Godfrey and
Canera
Arthur Mometer
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