31 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1937
Page
1
The Works Progress Administration district 14 will relocate from the old post office to the knitting mill site on South Mill Street starting April 3. Director J Vale Downie announced the move as removal of equipment and furniture begins, with completion hoped by the evening of April 5.
A massive fire at the St. Cloud Building on Washington Street in Wampum caused up to $600,000 in total damage including stock and offices. The blaze started about 12:30 AM, with a dramatic explosion injuring about 20 people. Fire crews battled flames as walls collapsed and nearby properties were damaged. The St. Cloud Building, a 60 year old historic hotel turned business block, was completely destroyed. Police and fire officials conducted a wide search for residents, while insurance adjusters prepared to assess losses and discuss rebuilding plans.
Governor Murphy’s peace conference on the Chrysler strike resumes in Lansing as Walter Chrysler rejects union terms. John L Lewis returns to Lansing likely midweek with no agreement in sight, while Chrysler insists on bargaining with any group. In Hollywood Evelyn Venable gives birth to daughter Roalia Venable Mohr.
New York, March 30. Operators report progress toward a new wage hour contract with miners as negotiations continue to avert a midnight expiry. Regional operator groups met while Charles P. O Neill stated optimism for progress. John L. Lewis countered, saying there is no progress to speak of.
A Tuesday night fire around 9 30 gutted part of a Croton district home at Buzz street and Croton avenue. The blaze began in the garage and spread to the dwelling housing two families, that of Jos Bordanari and Mrs Frank Giacotti, with the garage also burned.
The court reversed a 1934 decision and upheld Washington State law setting minimum wages for women, signaling broad state power in labor regulation while leaving federal power prospects uncertain. Congressional lawyers see potential expansion of state wage and hours controls beyond women.
State police report John Treland 40 ran amok in Latham home killing his father Edward 75 and wounding his mother 74 and two state troopers. Troopers returned fire and captured Treland after a barrage of shotgun slugs. Edward Treland died from a single shotgun blast after an argument. Treland had recently been released from a state hospital.
Dr Mildred Rogers supervisor of the Women's and Professional projects for district 14 WPA will relinquish her post effective April 15. She took the role in 1935 guiding sewing rooms across four counties and the district now ranks third in the state for women employed. No successor has been named. Director J Vale Downie announced.
The writer imagines robin song, sun and breeze as spring arrives. They plan the open road and note chores in the yard including weeds, planting, and lawn work, while counting forty six days of winter rest and hoping for an early escape.
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