21 May 1929
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1929
Page
1
The Detroit paper reports a chaotic discussion about Lindy’s feelings and possible political responses. It notes threats against Lindy’s life and questions related to postwar decisions and Germany’s wartime actions with unclear attribution.
Motorists in New Wilmington notice the tall Old Main Memorial tower lit at night with bright high lights for a striking effect. Plans for the new North Street bridge include an imaginary sketch of its future appearance and emphasized lighting at both ends. Local schools schedule commencements plays and exams as spring approaches.
Weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 oclock this morning from U S Weather Observer B J Johnson at the New Castle Water Co pump station include ambient temperature and barometric readings along with wind and rainfall notes amid the routine daily record.
Committees from veteran and patriotic groups finalize events for Memorial Day. Memorial sermons to be delivered May 26 at First Presbyterian Church by Rev W E McClure and 4:30 water service on Water Street with Rev George M Landis as speaker. Capitol Theatre service at 9:30 features Rabbi J B Menkes, Attorney Clarence A Patterson as speaker, and music by the Senior High School chorus before the Greenwood Cemetery parade and exercises.
Gene Tunney’s Stamford real estate, two parcels totaling 79 acres, was attached in a $500000 breach of promise suit. Papers were served by Stamford deputies with New Haven involvement as banks were garnished for possible deposits.
Greensburg will gain a new airfield after Mittin Aeronautical president R. Schartz announced plans. Mainz Aeronautical has bought seven hundred acres adjacent to the Lincoln highway for the field and outlines call for two 3 000 foot runways with initial construction to start within three months.
The Cleveland Clinic disaster death toll rose to 125 as Dr. George W. Belcher, a specialist on the clinic staff, died at Mt. Simat hospital from pneumonia linked to inhaled nitric fumes after burning X‑ray films last Wednesday.
Deputy Sheriff William Reynolds reports the county jail holds fourteen inmates, seven men and seven women. No serious offenders are jailed for murder or similar crimes. Men include four driving intoxicated, one forgery, one receiving stolen goods, and others for liquor violations. Women include two colored inmates, seven liquor violations, and one narcotic case. Deputy Reynolds notes no mayoral-ordered commits since April 21, signaling New Castile as a clean city.
Odessa Texas May 21 The Bunion Derby runners led by C Pyle left Odessa for Monahans through Texas cow country. Johnny Said and Pete Gavanzi tied for fourth after crossing from Midland. Sam Richman led the group with a 2 24 40 time over 21 miles into Odessa.
Henry Fry, illiterate, is confined in the Olio penitentiary after a Barrison county court conviction for forgery. He forged a worthless check signed in his name and was sentenced to a term of three to five years.
T. F. Morehead of this city has been chosen as general chairman of the Allegheny Regional advisory Board conference to be held in New Castle on June 12 and 13. The appointment was made by a special executive committee and reflects Morehead’s links with local business and industry. Committees for the two day event will be named soon, with plans for hosting distinguished guests in the city. The conference, one of the largest of its kind, will focus on regional business and industrial issues and will place New Castle in the regional spotlight.
The Bellanca monoplane carrying Roger Q Williams and Lewis A Yancey will not start for Rome before tomorrow morning. They planned to take off at dawn but weather concerns delayed the non stop flight for 24 hours. They arrived from Teterboro New Jersey and landed on the beach amid a cross wind, loading fuel and provisions for the long vigil.
The New Castle News arranges for Hagenbeck Wallace Circus to provide tickets for all children at the Margaret Henry home. Superintendent Coulthard coordinates bus transportation to the grounds at 3 o clock to take the kids to the show and back.
Special correspondent reports over Columbus Ohio at an Army air base. He describes a mock battle between Blues and Meds, witnessing practice flights and pondering the age of a battle typewriter in the press room. The narrative notes the journey from Washington Bolling Field to the base.
Rep T C Trenderson and Rev Henderson urge a Wednesday night nationwide prayer for better weather in New Castle and Lawrence County. They warn the heavy rains have impeded planting and farming, delaying spring work and hindering crops.
Pittsburgh May 21 Scores of workmen fought a landslide that began above Edmond Street Bloomfield forcing ten families from their homes. Police ordered evacuations and guarded the area while crews drained tanks and moved equipment from the Gulf Refining plant threatened by rising slide and continuing rain.
At Fort Worth two pilots Rez Robbins and Jim Kelley attempt a long endurance flight in a single motor Ryan Brougham rebuilt craft. They describe a rugged setup with a small hammock for sleeping and seek a record while facing early morning timing and a challenging route.
A death record lists C. Raney with address 7 West Cherry Street. The notice provides only minimal genealogical details available in the OCR fragment.
In Friedrichshafen Germany on May 21 two new motors will be installed on the airship for its trip from Quers-Pierr to Friedrichshafen. Three other motors will be repaired as experts from Zeppelin Works and Maybach Motors seek to resolve the propulsion issues delaying the voyage. Commander Hugo Eckener and crew weigh options as preparations continue for an America-bound flight.
Twenty five representatives gathered for a district automotive meeting led by Charles Milligan of Pittsburgh. Attendees came from Ambridge and surrounding areas with noted sparsity of detail amid partial transcription.
President Hoover plans to assemble the ten men and one woman chosen to study causes of American lawlessness. They will meet at the White House with Hoover to learn their tasks and objectives for addressing crime and enforcement.
A brief local page note reports a pajama parade event in Raritan with lighthearted crowd energy and unclear details amid other festive activities. No injuries or formal outcomes listed.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and phrases in broken form. It contains unclear references likely from a historical page, but lacks coherent events, places, or dates to determine a clear news item or notice.
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