21 Mar 1936
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1936
Page
1
Alice Longworth argues the New Deal endures despite opposition and recent rescues. She notes Congress blocked Passamaquoddy and Florida Canal funding, suggesting Republicans hampered progress while Republicans defend stance amid political pressures in Maine and Florida.
Owing to the lack of electric power in Beaver county the New Castle Sharon basketball game scheduled for tonight had to be canceled. No date was set for the state journey battle. Howard Sturdy, former New Castle teacher now in Pittsburgh schools, is wearing the bandage on his head as he returns to town with Mrs Sturdy. Students at Croton school collected food and clothing for flood sufferers and will continue fund drives. A community card party is planned at the Miks home with non Elks participation to aid flood victims. Copies of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette are premium and people are donating food funds. The article notes church prayers of thanks for the city’s good fortune.
Daily weather report shows 24 hour period ending 9 am with max 43 and min 20, precipitation 0.44 inches and 4.4 inches of snow. River stage at 7 feet. Year ago readings: max 66, min 48, precipitation 0.18 inches.
Flood relief efforts in New Castle continue as 18 truckloads of food and clothing have been sent to flood sufferers. Money contributions near $3,000 were received that morning, with Red Cross trucks dispatched from headquarters to move supplies. Local firms offer truck use to haul in aid.
Congress shifts from major bills to flood relief amid disaster. House members expect swift appropriations from 5 million for states to a potential billion for general relief and rehabilitation for about 1 million homeless flood victims, signaling broad support and urgent action.
New Castle Consistory of the Scottish Rite announced through secretary Russell Melvin its readiness to shelter and feed 200 women and children from the Johnstown flood. They will be quartered in the Consistory and may also sleep at the Cathedral, with approval from Commander-in-Chief John Kd. White.
The News published early today after jointly using the Beaver Falls Tribune plant yesterday and today. Beaver Falls staff learned power returned to their plant at noon and returned home, allowing The News to proceed with its early publication plan.
Governor George H. Earle pledged all state resources to flood stricken communities and asked Washington for 10 million dollars in federal aid. He aims to boost the Works Progress Administration flood control allotment by 5 million and obtain 5 million in direct relief, following an airplane survey of northeastern Pennsylvania disaster centers. He planned to carry the appeal to Washington on Monday.
State highway crews were out again last night to keep main highways open. Principal roads remained passable and most improved secondary roads were opened, though some may close again. About four inches fell, on top of 13 inches earlier this week, leaving heavy snow cover. Road-clearing work was difficult. Highway Superintendent John B. Shawstat.
Johnstown Pa March 21 30 dead in greater Johnstown flood disaster 30000 homeless as snow swirls and freezing air deepens fear of pneumonia Red Cross and national guardsmen rush shelter relief officials urge schools and churches to help care for displaced victims.
Relief workers mobilized to aid 150000 homeless refugees as New England endures a major flood. Connecticut river rainfall breaches recede slowly while the Merrimac drives destruction in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Power outages and water shortages loom with dam strains and ice debris complicating rescue efforts.
District WPA director J Vale Downie says cancellation of a 248000 street improvement grant for New Castle was withheld at mayor Charles E McGrath request. Engineering reevaluation of titles delayed mailing while agreement sought to start the project and avoid cancellation. city officials and chamber of commerce accord cited.
Power shutoff in Beaver Falls Pa forces postponement of the New Castle versus Sharon P I A A basketball game. Officials could not confirm a new date, with a Tuesday possibility if power resumes. game would start at 8 p m.
City Clerk Ed. Brown and Superintendent C. G. Green discussed using the Lawrence school building as a temporary home for flood district refugees. The school board approved, with A. C. Hyde and J. H. Mellyenny to organize Seventh ward relief efforts if victims are sent here.
General Chairman Harry Alexander of the Elks Community Card Party committee urged civic leaders to attend tonight at eight at the Elks Home. The event aims to raise funds for flood victims and solicit broad public help to maximize contributions.
The Ohio river flood, worst since 1913, hits Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky. Water rises in business districts and lowlands from Marietta to Ashland driving thousands to seek refuge in the highlands as Pomeroy faces twelve feet of water over its main street. The situation worsens as stages climb toward fifty two feet at Cincinnati and continues to rise.
LeRoy Palmer, 28, of Grove City, faces an axe murder charge in Mercer county court for killing Howard Sidney, a gas station proprietor, on March 16, 1938. Closing arguments by defense and commonwealth were completed, and jurors were expected to receive the case after Judge George H. Rowley delivered the charge.
John Dinsmore Patterson age 89 died at ML Jackson road area. Funeral plans pending with local funeral home. Burial details to be announced by family.
Death toll from floods climbs toward two hundred as snowstorms lash the Pennsylvania area and floodwaters surge from the Ohio Valley to the Atlantic coast. The scene is marked by 171 known dead, 30,000 homeless, and widespread outages. recovery efforts continue as authorities fear more bodies. The Connecticut river and regional towns report rising waters, while Vermont and New Hampshire see receding floods and continued danger.
Williamsport Pennsylvania faces $1,000,000 in property losses as Mayor Charles D Wolfe appeals to federal authorities for relief. The flood left more than 4,090 residents homeless and the city contends with extensive damage across neighborhoods.
The speaker laments delayed spring as days bring snow and ice. He questions the weatherman's forecast, noting a recent night of fleecy snow and temperatures around thirty eight, urging acknowledgment of the stubborn winter conditions.
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