House Votes To Retain Embargo On Arms Sales
International News Service staff correspondent William 5. Neal reports the House voted 157 to 16 to keep the embargo on arms and ammunition shipments to belligerents. The action halted the Bloom bill repeal effort after a 13 hour session and raised White House pressure to rally support among Democrats. The amendment retained the embargo and narrowed the term to definite war implements. Continued on page two.
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William 5. Neal
International Ness Service
Washington
White House
Teaders
House
John Verys
Ohio
Compromise On New Relief Bill Reached By Congress
House and Senate leaders reached a compromise on the relief bill. Total funding set at 1 755 600 000 dollars with changes including elimination of a three member WPA board and reallocation of 125 million for PWA. The Farm Security Administration fund rose to 143 million while the federal cheater project was ended. Agreement signed by seven Democrats and four Republicans. passage expected before midnight. The compromise slightly exceeds the House version by 20 million. NUY IN NEW CASTLE.
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Republian House
House
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New Castle
Testimonial Sparks New Spirit In New Castle Optmistic Hearing
A testimonial to the Power Company in New Castle drew a large crowd and optimism for local development. Attendees included Wendell L. Willkie of Commonwealth & Southern, arriving from New York City. Other guests commuted from Washington, flying in for the Cathedral gathering.
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Commonwealth& Southern Corporation
New York City
Cathedral
Washington
Jme
John Logan
Riverview Avenue
New Castle
Daily Weather Report Summary for 24-Hour Period Ending Thursday
United States weather statistics show a high of 84 and a low of 89 for the 24 hours ending 4 p.m. Thursday. River stage at Ereamitating River remains steady with no precipitation recorded and a year-ago high of 35 noted in Statiletics.
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United States
Mrs Nolan Crowned Western Pa Women’s Golf Champion
Mrs T E Nolan of New Castle Field club defeated Mrs J H Heim one up on the 20th green to win the Western Pennsylvania women’s golf championship at Allegheny Country Club Sewickley on June 30.
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International News Service
Allegheny Country Club
Sewickley
T. E. Nolan
New Castle Field Club
Western Pennsylvania
J. H. Heim
New Castle
President signs tax bill ending undistributed profits tax
President Roosevelt signed the business appeasement tax bill, abolishing the undistributed profits tax and keeping several other levies. The measure imposes a flat 18 percent corporate tax on firms earning over 25 thousand, while continuing taxes generating about 1.644 billion annually, plus a 3 cent postal rate, excise duties, and nuisance taxes. A separate note from New Castle mentions travelers from Highland Heights and Youngstown visiting New Jersey, New York, and the World’s Fair.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
New Castle
Mass. C. O. Earl
Highland Heights
Aj. R. Fox
Youngstown
New Jersey
New York
Foochow Blockade Postponed For Week
International News Service reports Tokyo announces a temporary postponement of the Foochow blockade for several days to allow British destroyers to evacuate nationals. The British government requested the delay. After the Daring and Duchess depart, the harbor boom will be completed.
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International News Service
Tokyo
Foochow
Daring
Duchess
Hitler Warned Britain Ready
London reports claim Nazi fortifications in Danzig with foreign aid. Viscount Halifax, Britain’s foreign secretary, warned that the country is ready for war and would use its full strength to resist further aggression. He stated talks on German living space are closed for now and stressed Britain’s readiness to fight if needed.
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Charles A. Smith
Nevs Service
London
Danzig
Free Corps
Britain
Viscount Halifax
Lord Halifax
Royal Institute of International Affairs
Power Plant Opens in West Pittsburg Ceremony
A small yet momentous ceremony marked the opening of the Pennsylvania Power Company plant at West Pittsburg. Louis B. Round opened the door as the American Legion Band played and the flag was raised. Mayor led a civic luncheon with about 75 leaders at New Castle Field Club before a motorcade to the plant for a guided tour and early impressions of the facility.
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Louis B. Round
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West Pittsburg
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Cara
New Castle Field Club
Fred L. Rentz
Dempsey Battles For Life In Emergency Surgery
Jack Dempsey, famed heavyweight, fought for life as doctors treated a ruptured appendix and peritonitis after a near collapse at his New York apartment. He underwent emergency surgery at Poly Clinic, with officials stating the condition is extremely serious and his wife Hannah Williams was kept out of the room.
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Cinternational News Service
New York
M—Tack Dempsey
Dempsey
A. A. Jaller
Hannah Williams
Troop K 103rd Cavalry to en train for New Castle journey
Troop K of the 103rd Cavalry will break camp at Camp Wood and en train at 6 PM for the return to New Castle, expected to arrive 7:30 AM Saturday. Horses loaded, gear packed, and trophies earned by Walter, Mac Pollock, Benny Nessie, and Joe Petrotta highlighted.
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Annville
103Rd Cavalry
New Castle
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Mac Pollock
Benny Nessie
Joe Petrotta
Troop K
Larg Foster
Lickdale Siding
Judge Hughes seeks release from remaining state campaigns cases
Harrisburg June 30 The state supreme court considers Judge Howard V. Hughes of Washington county asking to be relieved from hearing the remaining campaign charges in the Democratic case. Hughes who presided over the Roy E. Brownmiller malfeasance trial seeks permission to return to Washington county to run for a second term as common pleas judge. In New Castle Martin Richard Fabian 1012 Liberty street, shot accidentally by a playmate, shows improvement at the hospital.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
State Supreme Court Today
Howard V. Hughes
Washington County
Hughes
Roy E. Brownmiller
Luzerne County
Common Pleas
New Castle
Fabian
Martin Richard Fabian
Liberty Street
New Castle Hospital
Future Of President's Monetary Powers Will Be Determined Today
The future of President Roosevelt's sweeping powers over this government's monetary policies rests with a small group of Senate Republicans meeting today. If they approve, conservative Democrats will back ending devaluation powers, the $2 billion currency stabilization fund, and the foreign silver purchase program. The conference report also sets a government price for domestic silver at 77.5 cents an ounce to win silver state votes. The decision hinges on the conference committee's draft and House approval.
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Edward B. Lockett
International News Service
Statt
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Treasury
House
Deelalon Yn
Deaths listed in Friday June 30 1939 notice
Deaths listed for Friday June 30 1939 include Mrs William S Plunkett 55 of Youngstown Ohio Margaret Katherine Engle 1019 East Washington Street Herman Talbitter 78 Akron Charles Contz 10 WS Center Street Mrs Mary Ann Phillipe 70 418 Taylor Street Lewis B Black 43 Highland Heights This brief notice compiles the names ages and locations from the local death record.
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William S. Plunkett
Youngstown
Margaret Katherine Engle
East Washington Treet
Herman Talbitter
Akron
Charles Contz
Center Street
Mary Ann Phillipe
Taylor Street
Lewis B. Black
Highland Heighta
Flood Census Drops 160 Victims in Bulgarian Floods
International News Services reports in Sofia that floods across Northern Bulgaria drowned 160 people and swept away 400 houses across several villages. The disaster prompted relief efforts and ongoing inquiries into the flood’s impact.
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Bulgaria
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Sofia
BUY LN New CA
Third Term Plan Suffers Set-Back
AUSENTIa C Informational News Service reports that Democratic campaign chair Pat Drewry of Virginia opposes a third term for any president. He cites tradition, says Roosevelt as a man not the issue, and believes Democrats can win with a new candidate in 1940. He avoids naming contenders and notes party unity after differences.
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Washington
Pat Drewry
Virginia
Democratic’ Congressional Campaign’ Committee
Drewry
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Congress
New Castle
Bell Telephone to Acquire Harlansburg Lines in Pa
Harrisburg June 10 The Public Utility Commission said Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania will purchase the Harlansburg Telephone Company serving Hickory and Scott townships in Lawrence county. Total cost is $1,319.75.
Hold Son For Mothers Death
Los Angeles June 30 Campbell McDonald 24 captured while hitching a ride in Santa Monica told police he killed his mother Margaret Campbell 56 former film actress in a dream He admitted quarreling with her but denied any actual killing He also denied links to the killing of Anya Sosoyeva a Russian dancer at Los Angeles City College last February 24 Police quoted him Sunday night as saying he came home at 10 pm read until 1 am when his mother reprimanded him threatened to send him to an asylum He had been missing since his mother was found dead in her Hollywood residence beaten with a claw hammer presumed killed about 24 hours before discovery
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International News Service
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Campbell McDonald
Margaret Campbell
Flm
Anya Sosoyeva
Los Angeles City College
McDonald
Hollywood
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Fifteen Hundred At Testimonial Dinner On Thursday Night
Nearly 1500 New Castle residents, plus officers of Pennsylvania Power Company, attended a testimonial dinner at the Cathedral for West Pittsburg plant opening. Wendell L. Willkie praised free enterprise, arguing it built America’s wealth and liberty as attendees rallied to renewed optimism. The event, organized by the Cathedral Chapter 440, showcased strong community hospitality and civic pride.
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Pennsylvania Power Company
West Pittsburg
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
America
Europe
Plang
Willkie
Ohio River
Louis B. Round
Gqrder
Suir
Fred JL. Rene
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New York
British Envoy to Warsaw Returns to London in Crisis
London June 30 British ambassador to Warsaw Sir Howard Kennard flew back to London for consultations after reports Nazis fortify Danzig with aid from a Free Corps Army. Foreign office says vacation. authorities say he was summoned to report Poland’s intentions in the crisis. UK and France aid to Poland depends on initial Polish resistance. Also notes New Castle visitors at a Pennsylvania Power banquet include John Kraft of Socony-Vacuum.
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International News Service
London
Danzig
Free Corps
Warsaw
Foreign Office
Howard Kennard
Poland
New Castle
Kraft
New York City
Pennsylvania Power Company
John Kraft
Socony-Vacuum Gin Company
Krats
South Siders Visit Power Plant Tonight
The South Side Board of Trade will take members and families to the new Pennsylvania Power Co. plant in West Pittsburg. Harold Lebo, president, asks attendees to meet at Alderman B. J. Blondi’s office on East Long Avenue at 1 30. Transportation will be provided by the group.
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South Side Board of Trade
Pennsylvania Power Company
West Pittsburg
Tll
Harold Lebo
Board of Trade
B. J. Blondi
East Long Avenue
Yankee Clipper Heads Homeward from Southampton
The Pan American Airways flying boat Yankee Clipper left Southampton at 10:17 A.M. E.D.T. today on its return flight to the United States with a group of government officials and observers aboard.
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Avera Teen News Service
Southampton
Eng
Pan American Airways
Flint
United States
Thursday's News Issue Records 213 Feet Pile
The News published a giant issue marking the opening of a three million dollar Pennsylvania Power Company power plant. A daily circulation of 18 300 copies with 38 pages each weighed over half a pound per paper. Total materials reached about 9 882 pounds of paper and 100 pounds of ink, nearly five tons of news matter, rolled off the Goss press on schedule.
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Pennsylvania Power Company
Ty Public Inspection
The
News
Big Goss Press
Hitler Launches Greatest Gamble
Paris dispatch reports Adolf Hitler plans to resolve the Polish question by force if needed, aiming to restrain France in the west while Eastern Europe collapses Poland. Intelligence suggests a July 20 crisis peak with peace terms hoped after mid August.
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H. KR. Knickerbockers
Paris
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Fuehrer
Siegfriee
Poland
Sew Castle
Watkins Matthews Returns to New Castle on Visit
Watkins C. H. Matthews, retired letter carrier from the New Castle Post Office, after sixteen years in Los Angeles, arrived by rail for a visit of about ten days or two months. He served Route 2 of the royal office and retired in August, now in health. Buy in New Castle.
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Watkins C. H. Matthews
New Castle
Los Angeles
Postal Service
Matthews
Pacific Coast
Royal Office
Elen
Yew Castle
Weather Notes From The Farm Yard Record In 68
The fragment describes sods cracked to the bottom rocks and berries fat with muddy silt beneath. It notes sun and rain mixing over onions and oats, recalling a farmer’s rare smile as weather boosts yields. mentions a record run of seventy eight today.
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