24 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1939
Page
1
President Roosevelt and financial advisers back proposals to create a provisional security reserve potentially up to forty billion dollars, with the president preferring a three billion dollar fund to cover three to five years of obligations. He cautioned against a much larger reserve and favored adjusting payroll tax policy if needed.
Local residents noted a distant fire alarm near box 84 as tremulous bursts and a lone fire truck failed to appear promptly during a 4 o clock Thursday alert. Nearby, a robin demonstrated spring behavior by tapping at a window, lingering in the yard and shadowing the house in bright sun. Temperature hovered around 39 degrees as plans to plant about 250 trees proceed before spring ends.
Weather summary lists temperature 62 degrees and precipitation. Includes rainfall amount, humidity, wind, and sky conditions with focus on the four hour window ending at 3 PM. Data notes indicate measurements from local stations and standard reporting practices.
Secretary Morgenthau urged abandoning the estimated future 47 billion dollar social security old age reserve and proposed temporary payroll tax modifications. Three tax plans to ease business burden from 1940 to 1948 were presented to the House Ways and Means Committee, with no firm recommendations. He warned that world unrest heightens urgency to avoid added burdens on American enterprise.
Robert M. Hutchins, youthful president of the Union of Chicago, has been offered and accepted the chairmanship of the Securities and Exchange Commission, created by William Douglas’s elevation to the supreme court. Announcement will wait Senate confirmation. Hutchins has long supported liberal educational reforms and New Deal finance moves.
Mrs Jame Gulley Milley sister of U S Ben Joseph F Gulley denies electrical supplies bought from Keps Electrical Pittsburgh to wire her caretaker's house at Slippery Rock State Teachers College were obtained through the college She says she paid fully herself from Washington DC via telephone and notes a staffer recommended buying from Keps for reasonable rates suggesting the college bursar endorsed the purchase to save costs
Harrisburg March 24. The House debated Gov Arthur H James request of 812000 to support the Department of Commerce for the 1939 41 biennium. He proposed reallocating 400000 from motor fuel tax and vehicle funds for highway tourism publicity and 800000 from the general fund with 225000 from the state planning board. A 10000 appropriation to the State Publicity Commission would move to the proposed department.
Linemen began stringing 13 miles of copper wire between the Cedar street sub station and the 2,802,000 dollar Steam Power Plant of the Pennsylvania Power company in West Pittsburg. About 64,000 pounds of wire, 26 tons copper wire and six tons copper wire with a steel carry static wire are used across 23 towers along the West Pittsburg Road.
James J. Hines once a powerful Tammany figure sits in a Tombs jail cell awaiting trial on a four year term for selling political protection to the Dutch Schultz numbers ring. He shares a cell with a pickpocket and burglar and endures the usual prison routine while his new lawyer works for bail and a certificate of reasonable doubt.
Sharon Pa March 24 W Summils of New York was reelected president of the Pennsylvania Power company at the annual meeting here L B Round of News was named fleet vice president and general manager and O E B Flore also of New Castle secretary treasurer Directors include H Hadley and Rufus Moses of Sharon Stanley Gillespie and F A Gonnor of Greenville Sammis Round and E B McGill of Bo Castle
A fragmented death notice lists ages and partial addresses for Mrs Cunningham 60 Georgia Louise Eva Love 65 Sint Diewa Cal Dan Belinson 50 West Pittsburgh with scattered street names and locations, reflecting a damaged obituary item. The readable data shows ages and partial places but missing full names, dates, and clear affiliations.
Britain and France still hope Poland will join the anti Hitler declaration. Warsaw shows apprehension over Poland’s isolation from Rome Berlin axis and London Paris entente. Russia has agreed to sign, a factor aiding Britain’s position as Lebrun and the French president wrap up their London visit.
In Columbus South Carolina six white men convicted of fatally stabbing prison guard Captain J Olin Sanders during a December 12 1937 prison break were executed shortly after dawn. Victims named William H Gentry William Woods George Wingard Herbert Moorman Clapston Crans Roy Sutles and J V Ball.
A series of violent blasts and a fire at the Royal Military College shed in London caused explosions and a demolition. The blaze disrupted Woolwich Common and surrounding area with no casualties reported.
March 24 Pittsburgh court dismisses an injunction against alleged imacing of city policemen for political funds. Judge Marion D Patterson of Blair county rules equity courts lack jurisdiction and suggests filing with the civil service commission.
Adolf Hitler speeds back to Berlin amid a Slovak invasion of Hungarys protectorate and a 25 year German protection pact with Slovakia. Diplomatic circles question possible stern measures against Hungary as fighting rages and Germany weighs expansionist moves. The march of events follows a dramatic late afternoon territorial thrust and a naval escort at Swinemunde.
New York March 24 coal operators and mine unions resumed meetings to craft a wage hour pact for the Appalachian field to replace the current agreement expiring March 31. Anthracite operators from Pennsylvania joined for a later session to set a date for a joint meeting with the United Mine Workers of America aimed at replacing their contract which expires April 1.
A truck carrying 9 600 gallons of fuel oil burned on a Chicora street. Loss estimated at 3 000 dollars as flames rose 150 feet and flames threatened power and telephone lines. Driver Nelson Skubovine halted on a steep hill while en route from Daugherty Refining Company Petrella to Cleveland.
Chancellor Willer returns from Memel as European chancelleries calm briefly. Berlin prepares to handle Slovak invasion by Hungary. London hopeful Poland will sign Stop Hitler. Warsaw mobilizes reserves on northern front. Bratislava waits on German reaction to Slovak Hungarian clash. Budapest denies plans to seize Slovakia as fighting continues. Paris approves new defense credits. Rome reports Franco's forces may enter Madrid at once.
A memorial service on the city steps honored victims of Gary traffic deaths from 1938. E Schnidle called the roll of the dead and Rev A H kept the sermon, as parade scenes depicted road hazards and remembered those lost in accidents.
A high American defense official stated that any attempt to invade Canada or Mexico would be met by the U S armed forces. The warning comes as Nazism looms over regions like Crece Slovakia and Memel, amid fears of a broader threat.
New York March 24 newest victim of the terrorization of the payment industry market Josep Miller 50 clothing manufacturer with branches in New York and Philadelphia was killed today with three bullets aimed by two gunmen as he stepped from his home in the Bronx Miller was indicted with Jacob Sharpe and Louis Buchert the two men charged with dominating the garment and rickets He disarmed one assailant before the second gunman opened fire The district attorney denied Miller had turned state's evidence.
In dense fog and gasoline loss, a U S Army pursuit plane crashed into the shore near Chesapeake Beach Maryland. Lieut Elion E Wolcombe of Atlanta was killed. Private Prack Aldenous escaped with minor injuries and organized a search party that found Wolcombe’s body shortly after impact.
War news from Warsaw reports that reservists from the class of 1914 plus an unspecified group of specialists have been called up to reinforce Poland’s northern frontiers amid ongoing mobilization.
Fragmentary report notes Workman winning a steeplechase event with mentioning of Irish and American participants and prize money around 250000 dollars. The text is garbled but references a fourth place and various names and locations linked to the race.
Washington March 4 Senate approves a broad aircraft expansion plan allocating funds for the construction and delivery of 784 planes. The bill outlines funding, manufacturing allocation, and distribution to military and allied forces, with emphasis on rapid deployment and industrial support.
Federal grand jury indicts former judge Manton for the third time amid ongoing probe. details unclear due to OCR errors but implicates charges related to prior cases and alleged misconduct.
Report from Budapest states Hungary halted any attempt to seize Slovakia as border tensions rise. Troops maintained positions along the disputed frontier while authorities work to rectify the border and ease the impasse.
A report notes delays in trials of former Democratic officials in the state. An earlier conspiracy case faced delays as prosecutors and attorneys discuss scheduling, with hearings cited in county courts and connections to Dawers of fas. The piece references actions by investigators and the legal process continuing into next sessions.
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