16 May 1933
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1933
Page
1
Eighty American school children and teachers plus six families evacuated Tungzhen as Japanese Manchukuo forces moved toward Peiping and Tientsin. Japanese sources claimed Chinese commander Wan Fu Lin fled Tongshan and that the 106th division defected to Manchukuo. Report continued on page two.
The city and civic groups urge continued patronage to Cascade Park as it shifts to municipal operation. Officials say park cleanup and beauty help, but public use this summer is essential for success.
U S weather reports for the 24 hour period ending six o clock this morning. Maximum temperature 70, minimum 54, precipitation 07 inches, river stage 5.9 feet. Statistics for the same date a year ago show maximum 85, minimum 58, no precipitation.
Beautiful co ed for honor at University of Missouri is announced with campus pages noting Gary Cooper as a sweetheart choice and event details in the university section.
National Guards are called into action as a large milk strike escalates across a 4200 mile front. Violence increases and Adjt. Gen. Ralph Iimmell orders 225 state militia members sworn in as special deputies in Shawino county to maintain order amid unrest and shortages in urban centers.
Citizens of New Jersey trouped to the polls to vote on repeal of the Eighteenth amendment. Indications pointed to an overwhelming protest against the proposal. Besides convention delegates, seven candidates for the state senate and sixty for the assembly are to be nominated by each principal party. County office races will also be held.
Dr Gs announces that Rees Wil will leave Friday for a Rotary meeting. Sean Castle is named for the New Castle club as part of the Forest Army plans and events.
Special to The Netws reports on May 16 in Beverly Hills where residents react to a proposed financial scheme described as a tip driven venture. The piece notes skepticism about profitability and the presence of ambitious promises from unnamed contributors.
The article outlines tentative admin and House discussions about raising taxes and shifting costs to the American middle class. It describes an employment program alternative to a 1% sales tax for manufacturers and a public works bond issue funding, with emphasis on a proposed stoking fund and dividends from ongoing programs.
Flood waters from the Ohio River spread across thousands of acres of farm lands in Indiana Illinois Kentucky and Ohio. Reports indicate vast inundated areas extending over a wide stretch of river territory last week.
A Friday hearing is set on charges alleging accessories in a case tied to Croton Avenue and related parties. The list includes Harry YGSS and Miss Slilea, with other names such as Van Giesen, Charles Washington, Mary Reinhardt, and Lot Lathrop referenced as involved or linked to the matter.
A quake rattled multiple California cities causing noticeable disruptions. Reports describe tremors felt widely with minor damage and brief evacuations as residents reacted to the shifting ground.
Joan Crawford is granted a divorce from Doug las Fairbanks Jr after a court trial. The case concludes with the judge issuing the decree and setting terms as applicable under the jurisdiction.
The fragment notes Joan Crawford in a Los Angeles courtroom facing divorce from Douglas Fairbanks. It mentions a divorce granted on grounds of mental cruelty and hints at related statements about the couple’s marital strain. The text is incomplete but implies a formal court action ending their marriage.
Berlin May 1 Chancellor Hitler said before President von Hindenburg that a Reichstag speech tomorrow will outline Germanys disarmament and a general foreign policy. He appeared confident his anticipated actions will quell the crisis and ordered officials to ready measures through Rudolph Jadalny and others.
Roosevelt urges world leaders to unify for economic recovery and stability during urgent discussions. He warns against petty obstinacy and selfish victory, calling for actions that serve the greatest good for the greatest number.
President Roosevelt sent an appeal to rulers of about fifty nations urging adherence to the MacDonald disarmament plan with steps to follow and a non aggression pact while restricting armaments. He warned that nations refuse to join could block progress and place responsibility for failure on them. The message, carried by cable, marked a remarkable bid for global peace.
Charles E. Mitchell former head of National City Bank faces direct charges of deliberate fake sales to dodge 858,429 in 1929 and 1930 taxes. U S Attorney Medalie frames the 18,300 share transfer to his wife as a sham intended to deceive the government.
Miss Mina Toail aged 102 of Glass Street and Mrs Anna Furdu aged 66 of New Castle join Mes. Charles Saeltzer aged 14 of Lakewood and Joseph S. Duniwondy aged 73 of Canton in local death notices. Also listed are mis spelled names and addresses for several deceased residents.
A large assembly honored John H Lamb president of Citizens National Bank at a Castleton House dinner marking forty years of service. Alec Crawford Hoyt presided as host, with speeches by John P Lockhart T W Sillips BE McGill TF Morhead and Robert H Cunninghan. Gifts included a bouquet from bank directors and an electric clerk presented by Frank Hoyt. Lamb thanked the group for his long civic and fraternal involvement.
A farmer laments continuous rain that has kept fields soaked for weeks. Meadows flood like lakes, weeds choke wheat, and bogs trap feet as rye sinks in mud and oats soak through. He recalls drier times and notes it is about fifty days into persistent rain.
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