Soviet reciprocity demand blocks British proposals
London May 15 Soviet Russia reiterated its demand for complete reciprocity in any Russian participation in the anti aggression bloc and left the door open for further negotiations. The reply to Britain's counter proposals was described as a refusals and was handed to Ambassador Leeds in Moscow. Negotiations on Russian guarantees for Poland and Rumania loom as Lord Halifax plans Geneva talks with Potemkin in a week.
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Charles A. Smith
London
Russia
Wiliam Leeds
Foreign Office
Moscow
Britain
France
Europe
Nevile Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Tm House of Commons
Poland
Rumania
Lord Halifax
Vladimir Potemkin
Geneva
Pairing old city directory reflects 67 years of progress
Harry Sanderson of Pittsburgh possessed a 1972-73 city directory in town over the weekend. The volume also lists Sharon, Greenville, Mercer, and Sharpsville, and contrasts with today’s New Castle directory. Nearby, an old junk yard on South Mill Street has been cleared and grass planted. Lawrence counts apple blossoms signal spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sanderson
Pittsburgh
Sharon
Greenville
Mercer
Sharpsville
New Castle
South Mill Street
Daily Weather Report Summary
Daily Weather Report United States weather statistics for the 24-hour period ending at 5 p.m. Sunday show a maximum of 67 and a minimum of 31 with precipitation heavy frost and river stage at 4.6 feet. For the 24-hour period ending 5 p.m. Saturday the maximum was 60 and the minimum 31 with no precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck marry and return to work
Hollywood stars Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck wed over the weekend in San Diego. They plan to resume filming and face possible separation as Taylor heads to Payette Lake, Idaho for location work while Stanwyck handles Hollywood duties.
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Robert Taylor
Barbara Stanwyck
International News Service
Starr Hollywood
Barbara Stanwyk
Serpendo
Hollywood
Payette Lake
Idaho
San Diego
Phi Smith
Thomas Whelan
Taylor
Miss
Hadassah Western Pennsylvania Conference Held Here
Regional Hadassah leaders from Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia gathered for a two day conference at The Castleton with hundreds in attendance. Guest speaker Mrs Emanuel Halpern of New York addressed the group and was introduced by classmate Mrs L Kohn local chairwoman. Mrs J Cobb chairs the local Hadassah chapter as plans for the event continued with announcements of awards and ongoing dedication to Hadassah goals.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Hadassah
Castleton
Emanuel Halpern
New York City
National Board
New York
L. Kohn
Neneral
J. Cobb
Halpern
Toirt
Empress of Australia Delayed by Ice on Canada Run
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth aboard the Empress of Australia face delays from Labrador current ice and dense fog as they voyage toward Quebec Canada. The ship nears a late arrival, with the royal party hopeful for a Wednesday landfall amid chilly seas and ice-scraped hull.
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Quebec
Walter Kier
Canada Today
George
Queen Elizabeth
Halifax
Victoria
Former Banker Sentenced Four Years for Embezzlement
Nicholas Mervos former vice president and cashier of the Duquesne National Bank in Duquesne Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to embezzlement and received a four year sentence from Federal Judge R M Gibson. He admitted embezzling about $57000 over 18 years from seven relatives and friends to gamble in the stock market. The loss was found February 21 when bank records differed. He must also pay $29.81 in fines and costs and will serve his term at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary.
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Fn Internacional
Pittsburgh
Nicholas Mervos
Duquesne National Bank
Duquesne, Pa
Ruby
R. M. Gibson
Merves
Gemen
Lewisburg
Showdown Near on Neutrality Policy Reform in House
Sol Bloom frames a neutrality bill to repeal embargo provisions and replace them with a trade-at-your-own-risk policy. The measure aligns with Roosevelt and Hull and could go to a vote in the foreign affairs committee this week. It repeats current law on munitions shipments and travel risk, while bans financing foreign wars.
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William S. Neal
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Administration
House
Bloom
Roosevelt
Pittsburgh youths plead guilty in hold up slaying
In Pittsburgh on May 15 three youths charged with the hold up slaying of Martin Fink a Turtle Creek confectioner pleaded guilty to murder today Visiting Judge W Walter Braham ordered immediate testimony to determine the degree of guilt The slain occurred at the Ingle store on November 21 1938 Names listed James Barnett 21 Howard E Boyle 19 Richard Groter 18
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Cinternational News
Pittsburgh
Martin Fink
Turtle Creek
W. Walter Braham
Lawrence County
Fink
Ingle
James Barnett
Howard E. Boyle
Richard Groter
Medical Men Are In Session In St Louis May 15
The American Medical Association opened its 80th convention in St Louis as the world’s largest medical organization reviews progress in medical science and its humanitarian fight to conquer disease. Leaders and delegates from diverse medical fields gathered to discuss advances, research, and public health initiatives shaping the year ahead.
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International News Service
ST. Louis
American Medical Association
Waterloo murder spree ends in double shooting
A Waterloo Illinois couple Miss Hattie Grose and Wetzler were shot to death after a warning not to attend a Boxtown dance. A man in another car forced their vehicle off the road and fired on the group before fleeing. Police suspect a rejected suitor. The four companions included Mr and Mrs John Mitchell.
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Boxtown
Ill
Waterloo
John Mitchell
Wetzler
Miss Grose
City to Take Over Park Concessions in Cascade Park
In a city council meeting, motion by J D Alexanders directs the park commission to take over Cascade park devices. City to operate the merry-go-round and Dodge em. Payments of 1000 to Strayer Coin Bag Beaver Falls and 925 to Pierce and Bartsch, plus cancel 225 debt. Mayoral recommendation followed.
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J. D. Alexanders
Park Commission
Cascade Park
Strayer Coin Bag Company
Beaver Falls
Pierce & Bartsch
Dodge'em
Mussolini Says No War Justified Now in Europe
In Turin Mussolini addressed 50,000 fascists and denied any current European problems warranting war. He urged calm, cited a cold objective exam, and affirmed the Rome Berlin axis while steering clear of French possessions and Danzig. He did not discuss colonial issues but highlighted growing Axis military ties.
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Turin
Italy
Nice
Corsica
Benito Mussolini
N11
Duce
Europe
Mugsolini
Mussolini
Danzig
Argentine Beef Purchase Sparks Congress Storm
Washington May 15 A Democratic charge that President Roosevelt violated the spirit of buy American flared as Congress debated naval appropriations. Senator Adams JR Colorado, leading a cattle bloc, urged amending the bill to compel American product purchases, arguing the law allows exceptions only when inconsistent with public interest or when cost is unreasonable.
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Washington
Roosevelt
U. S. Navy
Congress
Adams JR
Colorado
Senate
Lima Girl Becomes Mother At Age Five In Peru
Lima reports Lina Me diga aged five years and seven months gave birth to a healthy six pound baby boy by cesarean at the Lima Maternity Hospital. Doctors at the scene noted no prior record of such a case and commented on the extraordinary nature of the event.
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Lima
Peru
International News Service
Lina Mediga
Genaro Lozada
Lima Maternity Hospital
Lina
Lins
Delay Shrinks Royal Visit Schedule in Canada
Ottawa faces program revisions as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth delay their arrival. Officials consider trimming four days abroad and rebalancing stops from Cornwall to Brockville, with only Ottawa confirming a one day reduction. Multiple interdepartmental groups work to adjust plans while eastern Canada previews proceed.
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United States
Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Revael
Cornwall
Brockville
Oteawa
Olicialdom
Austraia
Canada
Sanida
Roosevelt Opens Tax Records to Dies Committee Probe
President Roosevelt orders federal income tax records opened to the Dies committee investigating un American activities. The move covers organizations and individuals and allows examination of tax returns when relevant to the inquiry. Chairman Dies aims to expose groups deemed anti American and subversive.
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International News Services
Washington
Roosevelt
Dies
Texas
Special Committee
Hasley Will Divides Estate Of Pittsburgh Soap Manufacturer
Pittsburgh May 15 William G Hasley prominent soap maker died last week at 74 His will disposes of personal estate 350000 real estate of unknown value Two sisters Anna R Hasley Pittsburgh and Mrs Emmn G Pressing Norwalk receive one fifth each Remaining one tenth goes to eleven nieces and nephews
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Wiliam G. Hasley
Anna R. Hasley
Emmn G. Pressing
Norwalk
Roosevelt to visit Exposition in San Francisco
International News Service reports White House plans for President Roosevelt to attend the Golden Gate exposition in San Francisco. If Congress adjourns, he aims to travel to Asheville around mid June, dedicate Smoky Mountain National Park, then motor to Nashville and take a special train across the continent to San Francisco.
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International News Services
Washington
Tenta
Roosevelt
San Francisco
White House
Congress
Asheville
D. C
Smoky Mountain National Park
Nashville
Tenn
Western Pa Miners Return To Their Work
Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia coal diggers returned to the pits after six weeks of a union dispute and operators failure to reach a contract. Orders to resume operations came after John L. Lewis secured a union shop clause, with operators signing the pact. The shutdown had theoretical payroll losses of about 45 million across the Appalachian field, including 15 million in western Pennsylvania. Spokesmen expect full capacity to replenish empty industrial bins as northern districts restart.
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International News Service
Fittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Artecon & Contract
Appalachian
John L. Lewis
Umliw.a
Wallace Wins Court Victory in Stock Yards Case
Washington May 15 Henry Wallace secretary of agriculture won a supreme court victory in the stock yards case a 5 to 2 decision enjoining the department from collecting 585000 in excess charges from commission men at the stock yards. The ruling allows Wallace to pursue a new hearing to seek defects in the original state proceeding.
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Cinternational News Service
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Supreme Court
Kai Cin Stock Yards
High Court
Wallace
Tate
Death Notices Pulse Through Three States in May 1939
Death records list several individuals with ages and hometowns including Mrs Mabel Stingledecker Weavler of West Mindlesex aged 52, Mrs Fannie Pierpont McConnell of Plusburch, Mrs Jane M Anderson aged 49 of Enon Carmela Calaa aged 60 of Ettyach City and Jacob M Snyder aged 67 of Glove City. The items appear under a May 15 1939 grid labelled Death Record.
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Mabel Stingledecker Weavler
West Mindlesex
Fannie Pierpont McConnell
Plusburch
Jane M. Anderson
Enon
Carmela Calaa
Ettyach City
Jacob M. Snyder
Glove City
State Troops At Coal Mines In Harlan Area
About 1000 National Guardsmen armed with machine guns and rifles blocked 6000 pickets at strike bound Harlan area coal mines as plans formed to reopen. UMWA secretary George Tiler said troops would not allow miners within eight miles of a mine and that roads were blocked. Col Roy W. Easley announced limits on picket numbers and warned against massing and “military escort” actions. Operators planned no coal movement this afternoon.
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Finternational Nava Seaches
Mndred National Gusdsmen
Harlan Counix
George Tiler
United Mine Workers of America
Fthin
Roy W. Easley
Harlan Steers
City appeals tax assessments before Lawrence County court
In Lawrence County Court, City of New Castle v County of Lawrence and others opened before Judge Thomas W. Dicker. City seeks injunction against levying taxes on Castle Park and the municipal golf course, arguing the city owns the properties. County and township contend taxation by another sub‑division is improper. Attorneys McElwee Jr and J Roy Mercer for city, Cotau and Gilters for defendants appeared. Arguments were heard as ordinances establishing recreation basis and deeds for property were presented. further arguments scheduled for this afternoon.
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Thomas W. Dicker
Lawrence County Court House
City of
New Castle
County of
Coventry
William McElwee, Jr
J. Roy Mercer
William Cotau
Gilters
Long
Menu choices and a casual grocery list in verse
A garbled note lists foods such as chicken, liver and onions, lamb, stews, bacon, and ham then shifts to a puzzled line about a menu offering two platters of stock and a plan to cook outdoors. The fragment mentions seventy eight in passing, with playful misspellings and stray phrases.
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Panewc
Lawrence
Butler Road
Daily Weather Report
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Elizabeth
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Hull
Braham
Hedy
Paul Stone
Chicago
Elizabeth Cozad
Rock Island, UJ
Hedy Lamarr
Onkral Presse
City
Edward 8B
Lockett International Navy Service
Bratt
Exposition
Harlan
Golf Course
Arthur Mometer
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