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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1939

Page

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Bandit Forces Surgeon To Operate On His Pal With Razor

A Chicago bandit forced surgeon S Hirschfeld to operate on an injured companion with a razor blade and no anesthetic in a North Side rooming house. The wounded man and a murdered undertaker were found after a gun battle that left one officer fatally shot and two policemen badly wounded. Police hunted the suspects as the scene unfolded near the Eastwood Inn.

Bandit Surgeon Chicago Renee Lund Hirschfeld Ag Piste Abdomin Eastwood Inn Alex Meekuson Edretin McIntyre Phil Kelly Hirschfeld

Pa Newc Observes Park Scene and Weather Update

Workmen painted the Riamond park area near the Penna Ohio Washington street sub station, with a black base and aluminum highlight under an old ball, among pines and greenery. Frost persisted for a third day, with a general shift toward warmer, more pleasant weather later. A seventh ward incident saw a neighbor’s tack injure a room ceiling during a buck rescue attempt, prompting neighbors to assist. Local game protectors reported hawks in the Plains Grave district as the scene continued.

Penna- Ohin Washington Street Seventh Ward Careo Plains Grave

Daily Weather Report Summary

Daily United States weather report for a 24 hour period ending at 5 sare shows temperatures with a high near 33 and a low around 34. No precipitation reported.

United States Hensey Front Rives

Three Burned To Death As Plane Falls To Earth

A hazardous air pocket sent the Memphis Commercial Appeal's plane Skippy into a dive during a goodwill flight to Grenada. Pilot George Stokes and crew Dick Northington died, along with two others burned in the crash. John Crump, 30, son of Memphis political leader E. H. Crump, also perished. Winds were described as treacherous. bodies were recovered after the fire.

Witth John Crump E. H. Crump Memphis George Stokes Dick Northington Stokes Northington Memphis Commercial Appeal Commercial Appeal Skippy Grenada

Eight Hundred Attend Opening of T. and L. Assembly

About eight hundred people attended the formal opening of the new quarters of the Trades and Labor assembly on the second floor of the Wallace building at 3024 East Washington street. Members and wives of TLA and affiliated A F of L bodies were present. a Bartenders Union luncheon served by William Haley and Mrs. Eleanor Skuncey. The new five-room space, plus an office, was described by Ralph Audina as finally sufficient for the assembly’s varied bodies.

Trades & Labor Assembly Lnsteight Wallace Eas Washington Street A. F. of L Bartenders Union William Haley Women’s Union Labr!league Eleanore Skuncey Ralph Audina Assembly

Fugitives Seized in Wheeling After Missouri Prison Break

Four gunmen and an accomplice tied to a Missouri prison escape and linked to Ohio robberies were captured in Wheeling. Held on 60 000 bond awaiting Missouri extradition, they were joined by Billy Love 28 of Tulsa as a suspect in the armored car cash transfer. Others named: William Montgomery 39 of Pittsburgh Eugene Booth 21 of Bloomfield New Jersey and Dave Rogers 30 of Detroit.

Wheeling W. Va Missouri Ohio A& Ids Billy Love Miss Lave Tulsa Okla Willam Montgomery Pittsburgh Eugene Booth Bloomfield N. J Dave Rogers Detroit Iressa

President Roosevelt Silent On International Situation

Washington May 3 President Roosevelt plans to remain silent on the international scene. Officials said no radio address or congressional communication is planned despite calls to amplify America’s position. His January message already stated views on neutrality and flexible law.

George Dukno International News Service Washington Wallec House Roosevelt America Congress Navy

Gilfillan Home Damaged By Fire

Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Gilfillan residence on Clenmore Boulevard around 9 30 am after a roof fire broke out. Two alarms brought four fire companies. wind fueled the fire but crews controlled it with limited interior damage. Owner estimated losses near $2,000, covered by insurance.

Clee Gillian Clenmore Boulevard Gminan Imsrance

Duke and Duchess of Windsor to attend World’s Fair visit

London reports that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan a summer visit to the New York World’s Fair. The former monarch and his American-born duchess may be accompanied by a party of British and French friends.

International News Service London

Coal Strike Seen Failing to Materialize Says Union Pacific Head

W M Jeffers president of Union Pacific with wife and daughter in Cheyenne as he predicts the nationwide soft coal strike slated for tomorrow will not occur. He believes operators and union reps will reach an agreement before the deadline and any walkout would end within 72 hours.

Iternational Cheyenne Wyo Appalachian W. M. Jeffers Union Pacific Railroad Jeffers Los Angeles Union Pacific Wnion

Garner Has Slight Cold

Vice President Garner, suffering a slight cold, remained in his hotel apartment in Washington. A brisk capital-area chill with highs near 60 and a low around 40 prompted doctors to advise rest indoors.

Garner Washington Phyvsicagn Ipl Lw

Coalition Pushes Neutrality Legislation in Congress

A stay-in-session push emerges as John H. Bankhead introduces a June 14 adjournment plan without neutral ity action. The move, seen as a trial balloon by Vice President Garner, draws a strong backlash from Republicans and Democrats urging Congress to remain until neutrality laws are enacted and American involvement in European warfare is avoided.

William K. Hutchinson Congress Joh N. Garner

Nazi offers non aggression pacts to northern lands

Berlin May 3 Reichswehrer Adolf Hitler today offered non aggression pacts to Finland Sweden Norway and Denmark to erect a neutral bulwark on the northern border. Officials said the move aims to hamper Anglo Polish military operations and could extend to Lithuania Latvia and Estonia creating a Baltic neutral front. The press continued to attack Polish chauvinism over Danzig and German claims as the story continued on Page Two.

Berlin Reichswehrer Adolf Hitler Pinland Sweden Norway Denmark Europe Lithuania Latvia Estonia Baltic

No Encirclement Says Chamberlain Denies Nazi claim

Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain is ready to discuss reciprocal assurances with Germany and that there is no foundation for charges of encirclement. He praised reactions to his denial and noted ongoing talks with Soviet Russia and Turkey as part of preparing a broader European anti aggression front.

Charles A. Smith Saint Correspo London Neville Chamberlain House of Conumons Great Britain Germany Reichs Uehrer Adolf Aitler Reichstag Chamberlain Poland Hitler Britain Russia Turkey Chamberlain Gadd

Pittsburgh Begins Parking Meter Use Across City

Pittsburgh starts parking meter use with about 440 machines in the Bash End Oakland North Side and downtown. A penny buys 12 minutes of parking a nickel buys 60 minutes and dimes are not accepted.

Pittsburgh Pittssburgh Bome Bash End Oakland North Side

Lewis Prepares Reply To Latest Coal Proposal

John L. Lewis plans a reply to a modified coal industry proposal amid a 420000 miner work suspension in Appalachia. The talks center on a closed shop versus a poverty clause and include Union dues check offs and UMWA treasury transfers, with Pressman in Washington weighing a contract path.

Lewis C International News Service New York John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Way Propa United Mine Workers Appalachian U. M. W. A. Treasury Let Pressman Union CIO Washington Pressman Segutine Fiish Hand

Akron Beacon Journal Official Slugged Robbed Of 4000

Two bandits robbed Vincent Thomas in the circulation office of Akron Beacon Journal, escaping with about 4000. Thomas was struck during the hold up as he prepared to take funds to the business office. He was taken to a hospital for examination.

Internationw News Service Akron. O Vincent Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Cfrentation Beacon-Journal Dusing Thomas Cirentation Thomas

Lindbergh Seeks U S Air Supremacy Aid From Roosevelt

Col Lindbergh and the national advisory committee for aeronautics plan to urge President Roosevelt to back a nationwide air supremacy program. They aim to secure funds for a major research laboratory near Chicago after reviewing Langley Field aeronautical developments and proposing a vision research effort to match dictatorial powers.

Col. Lindbergh U. S Leon W. Shloss National No View & Errospaniout Washington Cal Charles A. Lindbergh National Advisory Committee For Agro- Nautics Roosevelt United States Tha Ihes Ca NACA Langley Field Lindbergh Rooseveld Congress Chicago

Legislature Near Sunrise Ends Long Session in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg the legislature wrapped Tuesday's session after the longest meeting since January. Bills on Worksmen compensation and the public assistance act await final action on the third reading calendar. Leaders hope talks will shorten time needed for the final dispositions.

Harrisburg General Assembly

Death of William Bryterson at 64 in Worthesday

William Bryterson, 64, of 108 North Min whreet, Worthesday, died on May 3. Funeral arrangements are pending with local authorities.

William Bryterson North Min Whreet

Poland preps to reject Hitler demands over Danzig corridor

War saw reports that Poland appears ready to refuse German demands for the free city of Danzig and a corridor linking East Prussia with Pomerania. Foreign Minister Josef Beck is expected to address the nation on the issue as British backing grows. the Reich press hints at further pressure while Warsaw keeps firm.

Siatr Leslie Kiki News & Cor Pee Warsaw Great Britain Vndar Gereman Dansk East Pris Pomerita Josef Beck Hitler Reichstag Beck Trias Dan Danme Reich

Bank Robbery Charge Tiled in Clintonville Pa Case

Two men, James Murray and George Slide, were charged with robbing the Peoples National Bank at Clintonville of 85,000 in cash and negotiable securities in October. They appeared in federal court in Pittsburgh for preliminary hearings. A third suspect in the Venango county robbery case remains unnamed.

Ciernatinnay News Pittsburgh Peaples National Bank Clintonville Federal District Court Oagwen James Murray Isorge Slide Minhoo Presidente Treaver Chicaze Slide Pitsburg Brekke Iy II Aulayin Venango Comaly Robhery Disci Grand Jiwty Erie

Poland’s Move Places Hitler In Tough Spot

Poland stands firm against Hitler’s demands as Warsaw signals continued resistance. Diplomatic observers caution that Poland's bold posture could constrain Hitler if Berlin seeks to press claims on Danzig and Czech territory while Europe watches closely.

Poland Hitler Knickerbocker

Romania Would Discuss War Debt

A Romanian government note to the United States proposed reopening negotiations to settle its World War I debt. The note was delivered to Secretary Hull by Romanian Minister Rad and a brief half hour meeting followed. The Romanians indicated a desire to reopen the question and discuss a defaulted war debt of 500,000,000 dollars with the United States.

Bulletin v Incernationa! News Service Washington United States Cordell Hull Rad State Department United Iscussed

Fragmented OCR prose on a rambling narrator and food hints

A garbled excerpt presents a rambling voice mentioning a Mr Hert, odd musings about gutomodles and relishes, and scattered phrases about cans of something and fishes. The text appears as fractured gibberish with no clear events or recognizable subjects.

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PA Newc Daily Weather Report Pilot Miss T. & L. Assembly Gilfillan Duke Wally U 5 Coalition Pierre J. Huss International Sewa Service Starf Danzig Akron Arthur Dean Fermeny Indiana Univers 9 Bernice Marin Park Branenville Ind Worthesday Napoleon H.R. Knickerbocker Teceenas Ison Stati Srespondent TRIS Toland Ihe Iserthe Danziz Reich Vakia Far Beek Wil Rumania Arthur Mometer
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