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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1933
Page
1
Congress plans a longer deliberation period after a week of swift bills. Republicans and critical Democrats press for more time as both chambers prepare for extended sessions likely through June. The banking, relief, and revenue bills faced scrutiny before the pause.
Five family members perished when their automobile sank in the muddy waters of the Cuyahoga River at Independence Village. Victims identified as Alexander Grant Sr 45 and his children Alexander Jr 9 George 8 James 4 and Jeanette 6.
Pa Newc notes interest in a Mercer street post office mailbox and wishes for a simple opening and closing mechanism. He observes scarcity of work mules in Liberty street and highlights flood concerns around Pymatuning dam and Shenango valley. He recalls Civil War shinplaster money as scrip returns to local memory.
U S weather statistics show a maximum temperature of 59 and a minimum of 32 with 0.01 inches of rain. River stage recorded at 8.7 feet. Year ago data lists a 40 maximum, 26 minimum, and trace precipitation.
WashingtonMarch 18 A bitter clash between the house and Senate over the alcohol limit for legalized beer and wine delays Roosevelt backed changes to the Volstead Act The House seeks 3.20 percent by weight while the Senate favors 3.05 percent led by Ruppert and Anheuser Busch The conference resolves the dispute possibly by Monday with final action and a target April 4 for legal beer and wine if approved
Charles Hollar 22 of Newark Ohio, a Washington and Jefferson College student, died when the car skidded and overturned on Bethel Church road in Pittsburgh. Fellow student William Craig 22 Washington Pa, is in Mercy hospital with a probable skull fracture. Two female companions, Dorothy Slicker 20 Pittsburgh and Myra Rigele 22 Washington, escaped unharmed after a St Patrick's Day dance.
Bessemer Natural Gas filed with the Public Service Commission new tariff schedules for Bessemer and Hillsville in Lawrence county. A monthly minimum charge rises to 1.35 from 1.00, cutting the first 1000 cubic feet from 1.65 to 1.35. The 65 cents per 1000 cubic feet for additional usage stays. Rates for churches schools and municipal buildings were withdrawn.
New Castle high school travels to Pitt gym tonight to face Duquesne high in the WPIAL basketball championship. Game starts at eight with first progress reports around 8 30. Call 4000 for scores.
Kozamczak of Bessemer was convicted of felonious shooting with intent to kill Joseph Melnyk, a teller at People's Savings and Trust Company, after a county court trial led by Judge Hildebrand. He claimed the deed to property in the old country had been sent and awaited return.
Bank directors announce the First National Bank of New Wilmington will reopen in a few days after the death of cashier Howell T. Getty. Getty left a note in his car stating a $50 000 life policy would cover bond depreciation and permit normal reopening. The bank’s accounts are in order and exams had indicated a normal reopening by week’s end.
In Pittsburgh area suburbs a second rate reduction this week was announced. George W. Ratcliffe of Manufacturers Light and Heat Co said a new lower rate schedule would be published soon, following a 25 percent cut for users exceeding 15 000 cubic feet monthly by People's Natural Gas Co.
Rene Richard deposited a resolution with the president of the Chamber of Deputies in Paris requesting the French government to provide the United States with the $19,000,000 foreign debt payment that France defaulted on last December. The measure will be presented to the chamber next week.
In Upper Darby Pennsylvania Gilbert Friend 35 killed his three children Kenneth six months Robert eight and Helen six then shot himself beside his wife’s grave at Fernwood Cemetery A note was found in his car by cemetery superintendent John Bowers after dawn patrol authorities report a grief driven crime scene without graphic detail.
Pittsburgh observers await Judge Finletter's decision on Mayor Charles H. Kline's offer to resign in exchange for suspension of a six month jail term. District Attorney Park submitted physicians' opinions opposing incarceration, signaling limited opposition to the proposal. The move impacts the upcoming mayoral campaign amid the long battle to oust Kline.
In a special message from Santa Monica on March 18, WW IIILL ILL says Congress has reformed and begun acting as citizens rather than lawmakers. He credits Roosevelt for guiding their daily tasks like a housewife’s menu, noting no radical flaws in lawmakers, only misdirected thinking.
Berlin dispatch reports panic in Moscow after six Britons are arrested on sabotage charges. About 17 American GE engineers arrive in Berlin fearing the Ogpu will frame them. Uproar speaks of a broad russe terror with mass arrests and secret executions.
Vienna reports the Austrian government has called up army reserves in anticipation of a combined Austro German Nazi march on Vienna. The Bewegung Freiheit newspaper quoted the call up as of today.
Gui seppe Zangara, the would be assassin of President Roosevelt, faces execution in Florida's electric chair for the murder of Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak. Governor Sheltz signed a death warrant for to be carried out next week with rumors of Monday morning's timing.
Philadelphia report says Bill Carr Penn 400 meter Olympic champion sustained possible fractured pelvis and ankle and hip injuries after being thrown from a running board when two autos collided. Penn coach Lawson Robertson rushed Carr to hospital. driver Seward H French Jr and two female passengers escaped injury.
Eugene M. Hoover aged 41 of 111 Norris Way. Agnes B. McKinney aged 68 of New Wilmington. Henry S. Penrose aged 75 of 1927 Elm St Youngstown Ohio.
British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Foreign Minister Sir John Simon arrived in Rome for a historic conference with Mussolini on disarmament and Europe’s peace. The leaders traveled from Geneva via Genoa, aiming to chart a course for lasting settlement and stability in postwar Europe.
Hollywood reports confirm the separation of Doug Fairbanks Jr and Joan Crawford who deny any link to a love theft suit by Jorgen Dietz. A divorce is not planned, and the couple emphasizes the split is personal. Their West Los Angeles home remains their residence during the separation.
Arthur Memeter stays dry amid wet streets as March brings gusty showers. He wears overshoes and carries an umbrella, avoiding ducking while neighbors get soaked and weather forecasters warn of intermittent rain.
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