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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1939

Page

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British Radio Bars Broadcast Of Duke's Speech

The BBC bans the Duke of Windsor from a Verdun speech planned for radio broadcast to British listeners. The decision comes amid opposition to the ex king broadcasting while King George VI travels to North America. US and French stations will carry the address for those abroad.

Duke International News Service London British Broadcasting Company Great Britain Verdun France Duke of Windsor United States UV. A Duke of North Armerica George VII

Spring Wildlife And City Work In Pa Newc Area

Pa Newc reports spring brings abundant blooms and birds in the county with lilacs and violets in Yard displays. Gold finches nest in the veay yard as mothers forage and males guard eggs. Construction digs for the Watley main begin on Ray street while painting coats citywide continue. Parking meters removed on Croton avenue but free parking remains unauthorised.

Reon Veay Newe mBook Watley Main Ray Street East Main East Washington Croton Avenue

Daily Weather Report for weekend period

United States weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending 6 am Sunday with a high of 86 and a low of 48 and no precipitation. River stage stands at 2 feet. A second 24 hour period ending 5 pm Saturday reports a maximum of 35 and a minimum of 53.

United States

German Italian Pact Worries British Cabinet Session

British cabinet foreign affairs committee met in London amid fears that the Germany Italy military pact will give Berlin access to British armaments information. The discussion, intended to review Palestine, focused on the Anglo Italian treaty and its impact on defense data sharing between Britain and Italy and potential leakage to Germany.

Charles A. Smith London Germany Britain Italy England Hitler Nelda Palestine

Solution of Danzig Problem On Hitler's Terms Will Be Urged

Axis powers push immediate settlement of the Danzig issue on Hitler’s terms after Milan talks between Germany and Italy. Poland would cede Danzig and grant a Reich ex-territorial highway while retaining economic and maritime privileges. Poland’s foreign minister rejected territorial concessions. Continued on page two.

Danzig Hitler Germany Italy Mussolini Poland Reich Warsaw Josef Beck Ter

Jones as dark horse for 1940 nomination

International News Service reports Jesse Jones, head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, as a possible late entrant for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1940. A New Dealer predicts a compromise candidate could be Jones if party leaders seek unity before the convention. Jones is a trusted Roosevelt adviser and close to Garner and Farley.

William K. Hutchinson Washington Qguiet Jesse’ Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation Jesse Jones RFC Roosevelt John N. Garner James A. Farley

Alliance May Include Hungary in Axis Pact Hint

Rome reports expansion of the Italo German alliance to include Hungary with Japan hinted. Editor Virginio Gayda said Hungary would fight with the Axis in case of war and called the pact a direct reply to democratic encirclement, urging uncertain powers to join forces.

International News Service Rome Hungary Japan Virginio Gayda Gayda Bellweather Mussolini Palieles

Britain Offers Good Offices on Danzig Crisis

London May 8 Britain formally offered its good offices for an amicable settlement of the Danzig crisis in Poland and Germany. Undersecretary Richard Butler said in the House of Commons that Britain would lend its good offices if direct negotiations broke down. Britain emphasized settlement of international questions through negotiation arbitration or other peaceful means and noted any change in status quo for Danzig should be negotiated between Poland and Germany.

Sulneria International News Service London Great Britain Soday Poland Germany House of Commons Richard Butler Britain Canary Folane Germaany

B and C Committees To Meet In New Castle Tonight

All committees appointed to handle the Baltimore and Ohio Day in New Castle on May 23 meet tonight at 7 30 in the freight house on South Mill Street. General Chairman I L Harper announces every committee member must be present to coordinate pending work.

Hansdle Baltimore and Ohio New Castle South Mill Street I. L. Harper

Japanese secret bases uncovered by Canada report

In Brookline Massachusetts on May 6 Canadian government disclosure revealed Japanese fishing villages on the British Columbian coast as secret naval bases. Canon Frederick George Scott of Quebec Cathedral made the claim as Tutarnational News Service reported.

Tutarnational News Service Brookline Mass British Columbian Frederick George Scott Quebec

Death Record List From May 11 1939 Missouri

Obituary style death notices list names ages and addresses including Mrs Wilson Martin of Granger Mo, Thomas Joseph Crenney age 83 of 713 East Long Avenue, Richard M Brown 71 of Washing ton township, Samuel Smith Simpson 72 of Mer cer Fr, D G Harry L Pais 33 of 404 Bell Avenue, John P Jekl 75 of 28 Harrison Street, Joseph Edward icDevil 4302 East Home Street, Charles E Swanson 68 of 126 Went North Street, Mrs Carey J Davis 56 of North Beaver township.

Wilson Martin Granger Thomas Joseph Crenney East Long Avenue Richard M. Brown Washington Township Samuel Smith Simpson Mercer FR D. G Harry L. Pais Bell Aveenue John P. Jekl Harrison St Joseph Edward

Rotary Conference Opens With Founder Speaking In New Castle

Rotarians gather for the second annual district 175 Rotary International conference in New Castle with a reception Tuesday night in the Cathedral honoring Paul P Harris founder of Rotary and President Emeritus. Registration starts at 4 p m and runs to 8 30 p m. Wednesday features opening sessions at 10 with addresses by Harris and local officials as delegates discuss Rotary themes.

New Castle Rotary Anns Rotary International Paul P. Harris Rotwy Internatonal Glennis H. Rickert Kane Covention J. Lee McFate Emeritus Harris General Assembly Charles E. McGrath C. ©. Green Af Wiroon

Germany weighs Moscow talks on a non aggression pact

Berlin reports indicate Germany may sound out Soviet Russia about a monthly non aggression pact. Hitler calls Ribbentrop to Berchtesgaden for a conference to review the world situation after Axis military moves and Pope Pius XII mediation. A cordial Vatican offer may be welcomed more than Roosevelt's ten year guarantee.

Talernavani Berlin Germany Moscow Hitler Joachim von Ribbentrop Berchtesgaden Ribbentrop Pope Pius II Ilkelihood Vatican Roosevelt

Japanese Papers Acclaim Axis Alliance

Tokyo papers herald the German Italian military alliance with broad expectation that Japan may join the Axis. A Foreign Office spokesman declined comment while War Minister General Seishiro Iligaki said joining the Axis is not impossible.

Caternational News Servise Tokyo Tenney Foreign Office Nippon Princ Ates Seishiro Ilagaki Japan Ais

Young Slayer May Hang For Death Of Two

Robert M Burgunder a 22 year old Seattle born son of a prominent lawyer faces possible execution for the killings of two Phoenix Arizona automobile salesmen. Washington County Tenn chief deputy Ed C Stewart said authorities have strong evidence and Burgunder boasted he would hang but would fight the case. Continged on page two.

International News Knoxville Tenn Robert M. Burgunder Seattle Wish Phoenix Ariz Ed C. Stewart Washington County Robert M. Burgun

Three Bandits Rob Store In Early Morning Hold Up

Police led by Detective Chief Ray Showalter search for three suspects who assaulted and robbed Abe Alansky at 24 Erast Long Avenue at 4 08 a m. They escaped with about 320 00 and some checks in a red automobile. Two robbers, swarthy and about 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 7 inches tall, battered Alansky while a third struck with a stool. Alansky cannot identify the offenders.

Detectiives Ray Showalter Abe Alansky Erast Long Avenue Brio Alansky Clothing Alansky

World Capitals Puzzled Over Action By Italy

International dispatch notes capitals puzzled by Italy's stance as Axis talks shift. Rome Iray and Germany press for Danzig on Hitler's terms while Mussolini counsels restraint. Britain fears German access to information via Italy and seeks Soviet alignment without open Anglo French Russian alliance. Tokyo predicts Japan joins pact as Pope prays for peace. Turkey and Russia sign Black Sea defense accord, British ships granted transit.

C International News Service Germany Italy Rome Iray Danzig Hitler Mussolini Fuehrer

King and Queen Prove Good Sports In Life Belt Drill

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth aboard the Empress of Australia amid rough seas two days from Britain to the United States. They joined a life belt drill and stood by lifeboats as officers inspected safety gear after a rainstorm. The royal party planned to hear the Duke of Windsor broadcast from Verdun, France.

King George VI Queen Elizabeth Britain United States RTL AL R Meikle

Woman Killed In Franklin Crash

Franklin Pa early today a car driven by Joseph P Leta overturned on the Meadville pike killing Mayo Catherine Ragan operator. Her sister Mary 1B suffered a forehead injury and a broken arm. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia testified in Washington warning Congress against abolishing the WPA, saying no city could bear relief alone. He appeared with other mayors to press continuation of federal aid during the relief crisis.

International Franklin Mayo Catherine Ragan Joseph P. Leta Meadville Pike Mary Robert Humphreys Tnterna Llone Washington, May Fiorello LaGuardia New York City United States Conference of Minyors House WPA Congress la Guardia Harold H. Burton Cleveland Daniel W. Hoan Mihotuisec Edward J. Kelly Chicago Joseph B. Sthlety Louisville Ross Rogers Amarillo Tex Richard W. Reading Detroit Maurice 2 Tobin Boston

Plan To Close Rail Crossing In Grant Street

City officials announced a temporary closing of the Grant street rail crossing Tuesday for repairs by P. BR. workers. Traffic detours will be in place with Grant street traffic ban between State and Shenango streets from eight a.m. to one p.m.

P. BR Grant Street State Shenango

Roosevelt Returns to White House After Yacht Cruise

President Roosevelt arrived at the White House from an overnight cruise aboard the Potomac. He was accompanied by Associate Justice William O. Douglass and Secretary Harry L. Hopkins. The yacht docked at 8 30 and the party went to the executive mansion.

Conternational News Service Washington Roosevelt White House Supreme Court William O. Douging Harry L. Hopkins Navy Yard

Development In Coal Deadlock May Come Today

A federal mediator Dr John R Steelman reported an adjournment of the coal talks until 3 pm with possible progress by day’s end. Negotiators from bituminous operators and United Mine Workers remained silent as Roosevelt and Perkins were kept informed by telephone. The outcome of the day remained uncertain as Steelman refused to reveal details.

Bulletin Cunbarnaional News Service New York Anz John R. Steelman Ace Federal Confermanen Frances Perkins Roosevelt United Mine Workers of America Steelman United Roos Washington Perkins Altor

Mother Of Missing Marjory West Clinging To Hope

The mother of missing Marjory West remains hopeful as no clues have surfaced since she wandered from Whitegrave woods in the Allegheny National Forest thirteen miles southwest of here on Mother's Day last year. A vast search by 2000 locals, 500 state police, volunteers and federal crews failed to find a trace of the girl despite miles of aerial and ground sweeps.

Marjory West White Grave Alleheny National Forest Here Agaiot Van

Fragmented OCR note about threats and weather limits

A readable fragment discusses pressure to perform and threats during play, mentions rules and dangers, and ends with a weather remark stating seventy. The text is garbled with unclear names and actions, suggesting a distressed or chaotic scene.

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