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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1939

Page

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Hitler Calls Nazi Leaders to Plan Danzig Move

Adolf Hitler summoned key Nazi figures including Ribbentrop and Danzig leaders Albert Foerster and Arthur Greiser to Berchtesgaden to decide on action regarding Danzig. A preliminary plebiscite or German protectorate appeal were discussed as potential steps to incorporate Danzig into the Reich amidst Polish tensions.

Briechtesgaden Joachim von Ribbbentrop Danzig Fuchrer von Ribbentrop Rome Berchtesgaden Albert Foerster Nar Arthur Greiser Reichsengt Jast Hitler Polanc Beck Berlin Germany Danvig Reich Danzie Foerster Ate Greise Danalg Fuehrer Bohemia Moravia

Michigan uses two license plate styles this year

Pa Newc notes two Michigan plates, a dark blue special for an exposition and a cream standard plate. A Hashecroft avenue extension on Mercer to Wilmington streets needs road work as Limestone street remains rough, with Rotary emblems planned for many buildings ahead of the upcoming District Royal convention. General press in Berlin suggests Beck retreated with no major new German demands.

Michigan Pa Newe Rogular Michigan Koko Antota Hashecroft Avenue Mercer Street Wilmuington Authenues Rotary

Daily Weather Report Update for US Hour ending 5 PM

The daily weather report shows maximum temperature 69 and minimum 49 with no precipitation. River stage 3.6 feet. Statistics list a low temperature near 80 and a preceding high humidity reading, date and unit references are unclear.

United States

France Ready to Fight With Poland Says Premier Daladier

Paris May Premier Edouard Daladier declared France will not interfere with Poland but will go to war alongside Poland if needed. He framed the stance amid Hitler’s demand for the Polish corridor and the removal of Litvinov, signaling no change in France’s line. The statement followed Beck’s address in Warsaw and reflected France’s resolve as the political row over Danzig and German rights persisted.

Cipernationa Paris Edouard Malacher France Rodas Poland Reich Josef Beck Germany Hitler Dangig Daladier Maxim Litvinov Warsaw

Nazi Diplomatic Moves Amid Danzig Crisis

Berlin signals intensified diplomacy as the Berlin Warsaw dispute over Danzig and the Polish Corridor reaches a turning point. Hitler seeks restoration of the Free City of Danzig and a German highway across the Polish Corridor, while Germany steps up moves to fortify its position in case of conflict.

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Death of Edward L. Schneider Tied to Pendergast Circle

The body believed to be Edward L. Schneider, partner of Boss Pendergast's circle, was found in a Kansas City waterworks intake between North Kansas City and Liberty. He was an executive in Ready Mixed Cement Co and an officer in six of Pendergast holdings. A ring with the initials E. L. was found on the drowned man. Schneider testified before a federal grand jury Friday when Pendergast was re-indicted on income tax evasion charges.

International News Service Kansas City Edward L. Schneider T. J. Pendergast Liberty Schneider Ready Mixed Cemenc Pender

Subways Curtailed by Coal Shortage in New York

Six women fainted at Times Square station as subway service was cut back due to rapidly diminishing coal supplies. Police marshaled guards at major transit points while extra staff handled the morning rush as service faced a two percent reduction.

New York Times Square Neres

Local Man Heads to Africa to Manage Firestone Office

T. Kenner Miller son of Rev Dr and Mrs J A Miller of 424 East Moody avenue will board the Queen Mary Monday morning for Port Elizabeth South Africa. He goes to manage the Firestone Rubber company interor after six years in India where he headed the company in that region before returning to the Axron office.

T. Kenner Miller J. A. Miller East Moody Avenue Wll Port Elizabeth South Africa Firestone Rubber Company Interror India Axron

Midwest Miners Join Coal Strike Nationwide Action

CHICAGO May 5 The soft coal strike widened to a national scale as about 2 000 miners in the Midwest South and Rocky Mountain regions walked out. The stoppage followed a U M W A call amid failed talks with operators after two months of negotiations. About 2 500 more miners were idle in Washington State as midnight strikes began.

Chicago Idwest South Rocky Mountain United Mine Workers of America Appalachian Bir Midwest U M. W John L. Lewis Washington

New Castle Chosen for Fall Library Meeting

New Castle Free Public Library hosts the fall meeting of the Four County Library club in November. Arrangements were finalized at the spring session in Laughlin Memorial Library Ambridge with attendees from Lawrence County including Miss Alice Sterling and several librarians from nearby towns.

New Castle Four County Library Club Laughlin Memorial Brary Ambridge Lawrence County Alice Sterling New C. He Spararten Rose Barber Sarah Mervis Gladys Kyle Catherine M. Chartles Ellwood City Sterling

Relief Boards To Be Approved In Harrisburg

In Harrisburg on May 5 the senate assured confirmation of all county relief board members not personally objectionable to individual senators. Democrats showed no sign of relenting on other gubernatorial appointments, including Ma. Lynnei Adams as motor police commissioner and John Siggins of Warren as public utilities commissioner. Senator G Mason Owlett and Tinor Jens voiced confidence that Democrats would eventually approve at least one more US commissioner still to be named.

International News Service Harrisburg Senate Todry Arthur H. James Ma. Lynnei Adams 04 John Siggins Warren G. Mason Owlett Tioga Tinor Jens Democracs P. Usc

Nationwide coal strike actions loom in government role

As miners in Appalachian regions and midwest states walk off, 320,000 idle plus 100,000 more join in a mass work stoppage crippling New York transit and threatening harbor traffic. Federal mediators pressed for a quick pact while Mayor Lloyd K. warned of further service cuts to save fuel amid a deepening energy crisis.

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Victim Dies After Fall From Ladder at Work

Clyde C. Morrow aged 93 of 320 Ress stdier died at 1:? m today after falling from a four story ladder while painting the exterior of a house at 209 Lincoln avenue. Survived by wife Ella M. Morrow. Body to be at Rice friend home tonight for friends to call. Funeral arrangements to be announced in Saturday's News.

Palsing Clyde C. Morrow Janeson Memorial Morrow Ella MM. Morrow

Extended Hard Coal Agreement Reaches Second Week Extension

In New York on May 5, wage and hour accords for southeastern Pennsylvania's anthracite region were extended by deadlocked negotiations for a further four weeks until May 1. It marks the second extension since the adjustment dating from April 10, amid disrupted production and escalating tensions.

New York Pennsylvania Ag Markeg

New Pow Power Plant Begins Operation Near New Orleans

Mrs L B Round wife of the Pennsylvania Power Company president and general manager announces the start of operation at a new power plant near New Orleans. The plant began feeding 3600 revolutions per minute and generated electric energy for the first time under the supervision of John Mikels. Officials from Consumers Power Company and others observed the test as plans call for a larger startup in June.

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Soviet Supreme Council convoked for extraordinary session

MOSCOW May 5 The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union was convened for an extraordinary session amid a shift in foreign policy and censorship changes. The session marks the first since Premier is treated under constitutional order and follows restated tension in parliament. The government announced the abolition of censorship on outgoing news patches from forestral sources.

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Mussolini May Seek To Settle Danzig Issue

London reports Mussolini plans to intervene in the Polish Danzig corridor dispute and to seek settlement with Germany. Foreign Minister Ciano is ordered to explain Rome's plan to Hitler when they meet this week on Lake Como. Restoring Canalga to the Reich is named with concessions on Poland's maritime rights.

Mussolini Danzig International London Maul Thatian Cann Gialeazzo Clano Tlauce Jane Ribbentrop Lake Como Canalg Reich Poland Gydnin

Man Stabs Common-In-Law Wife to Death in Philadelphia

In North Philadelphia a man stabbed his common law wife to death with a butcher knife in her grandfather's house. Police arrested the suspect, Marco from Essington, after the scene a block away. Anna Schaffer died from three stab wounds in the arm, hand, and abdomen. Also present was a unidentified person later named Benoit, 35, a commercial artist.

Sareney Wan Khasell Reidi Benoit

Notable Welcome Given Nicaraguan President

At Union Station Washington May 10 1940 U S officials greeted Nicaraguan President with full honors as his party arrived for a diplomatic reception. The U S Marine Band and Navy Band provided ceremonies while President Roosevelt and guest leaders attended the welcome and parade route before visits to Mount Vernon and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Two Injured In City Crash Reported

Two people were injured in a city crash at a street intersection Thursday afternoon. Mrs Wilkins suffered a shock and head injury while Williams received a head laceration. both were in separate vehicles driven by Mrs Wilkins and Joseph G Tanner. A cement block fell from a porch bumper, prompting Tanner to swerve and collide. A physician treated the injured at a nearby residence.

Mighhine Garfield Mice Williams Wiliams Tanner Yolice Willams

Appointment of Attorney to Defend Brest James Lagan

An attorney will be appointed to defend Brest James Lagan in a contested matter. The order names the attorney and directs representation for the defendant in the case. Details indicate the selection process and official acceptance of the appointed counsel.

Brest Etter

Two Charges Are Made Against Hit Run Driver

Greensburg Pa. James B Gearee 30 of Conran OsAlwsmian arrested near New Castle Wednesday night after investigation by State Motor Police into deaths of 13 year old Rut Decker and her sister Mary nine of Derry Two inss Wednesday. Hearings set for today with preliminary charges of manslaughter and hit and run driving.

Greensburg James B. Gearee Conran New Castle Oan Ald Rut Decker Hey Sis Mary Derry

Death Notice for Local Residents and Relatives

Fragmentary obituary style record listing multiple individuals with scattered identifiers. Names include Ames Le Muses, Clyde Eo MeNickle, William Porter, Lydia Cleayer and others, with ages and street references such as Miss Cas street and Rowe street. The legible data suggests a local death notice page with minimal readable details.

Ames le Muses Richelied Ama al Ls Cas Street Clyde Eo MeNickle William Porter Lelerdaski Gully Sisla Maerisod Chie Cl Marrow Heathen Batsr Mde Mates Aay Tay Pas Lydia Cleayer Rowe Strech

Poland replies to Nazi demand on free city Danzig

Beck presents Poland’s reply to German insistence on Dan zig status. Poland would negotiate outstanding issues and proposes a common Polish German guarantee for the Free City. Beck stresses Poland’s rights and the city’s German population, while signaling readiness for peaceful settlement and warning against precipitating war. Continued on page two.

Beck Poland

Fireworks Ban May Be Voted On Next Monday

A Harrisburg report notes debate on a fireworks ban with a vote planned for next Monday. The bill's fate hinges on legislative actions amid partisan positions and public safety concerns.

Arthur Mometer OX See Thre Long Timber Athtete

A garbled OCR item describes a spring time school sport event with unclear names and actions. It mentions running, marks, and possible mercury reference, but details are fragmentary and confused. The piece reads like scraps from a local school athletic report with numerous misspellings and stray phrases.

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