Plan to negotiates truce in Spanish War stalls
British and French mediation efforts to halt foreign volunteers and let Spaniards fight it out hit a snag as Franco rejects mediation and Negrin rules out mediation. Britain and France press for Italo German approval while Italians resist recall. Basque forces push rebels near Bilbao as casualties mount.
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International News Service
Spain
Francisco Franco
London
Paris
Juan Negrin
Britain
France
Rome
Mussolini
Bilbao
Goizeko Izarra
Munguia
Cape Valleno
Leon
Girl on Trial Brands Youth Slayer in Case
Gladys MacKnight, 17, testifies via her lawyer that Donald Wightman, 19, killed her mother, a claim she repudiates the prior police confession. Wightman leans forward as attorney Kennedy reads alleged details. the defendant nearly collapses during opening arguments in Jersey City court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Kilgallen
Gladys
Bayonne
MacKnight
Wightman
Kennedy
Thast
Donald
Judge Thomas
A. Meany
SWOC Wins at J. L. Plants in 2 to 1 Vote
The SWOC victory at Jones and Laughlin Steel plants is in with 17 028 Yes to 7 207 No, securing exclusive bargaining rights for 27 000 workers. Philip Murray calls the result a smashing victory and warns independent producers of a rising labor wave.
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SWOC
Raymond Wilcove
International News Service
Pittsburg
John L. Lewis
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
J. & L. Mills
Aliquippa
Murray
Philip Murray
CIO
Organization of the Workers
Impressive House vote aimed on 1.5 billion relief bill
In Washington on May 21 the Boland Democratic whip’s network moved to secure a large House majority for President Roosevelt’s 1.5 billion relief appropriation. Leaders expect no more than 100 votes to cut the fund. fewer would boost it, while Hopkins oversight rider could shape yearlong spending. Final passage remained doubtful with many amendments likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Neal
Washington
Pat Boland
House
Roosevelt
White House
Boland
Rep
Woodrum
Virginia
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Hopkins
Congress
Senior Class Players Present Skidding Comedy
The June 1937 senior class offered Skidding a three act comedy by Aurania Rouverol on Thursday night. The show featured the Hardy family and its light hearted look at married daughters and romance as the seniors prepare to graduate and leave the school stage.
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Aurania Rouverol
Hardy
Ziegler Becomes Penn State Valedictorian in 2.93 Avg Record
Genevra C. Ziegler of State College Pa undergraduate pre medical class earns valedictorian honors at Penn State with a 2.93 average. She is daughter of Prof and Mrs P T Ziegler of State College. Oldest faculty member recalls no prior woman student attaining the honor.
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Genevra C. Ziegler
Penn State College
State College
Ziegler
P. T. Ziegler
New Locomotive Makes Stop Here on Test Run
A new diesel electric locomotive, in royal blue gray and gold, passed through the city at 8 a m on a test run from the Pacific to the Atlantic. It hauled the Fort Pitt Limited from Chicago toward the east and drew a large crowd at the B and O passenger station. The locomotive is planned for service by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and will end its run in New York.
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Pacific
Atlantic
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Fort Pitt
Chicago
B. and O
New York
Albino deer spotted in Lawrence County PA
Dear Pa News reader reports a white albino deer seen near M. G. Shoaff farm in Plaingrove County. The author, J C Fulton, notes the animal appeared tame at fifty feet, describing the natural novelty as a great privilege.
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Lawrence County
M. G. Shoaff
Plaingrove U. P
Daily Weather Report for the 24 Hour Period
U S weather reports show the max temperature 67 and min 38 with trace precipitation. River stage recorded at 5.3 feet. The same date last year noted a minimum of 36 and no precipitation.
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U. S
Dog Racing Bill Is Vetoed By New York Governor
Albany N Y May 21 Governor Lehman vetoed the Hall bill legalizing dog racing in New York state saying it would effectively permit pari mutuel betting at dog races. Opponents included state racing commission clergymen businessmen and social workers. Support came mainly from Nassau county residents and officials near a large dog racing plant.
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International News Service
Albany
N. Y
Lehman
Hall
New York State
State Racing Commission
Nassau County
Special Message on Power and Flood Control Planned
President Roosevelt said a special message on power and flood control will be sent to Congress next week after multiple conferences on the topic. He is currently drafting the message.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
President Silent On Filling Vacancy In Supreme Court
President Roosevelt refused to reveal plans to fill the Supreme Court vacancy from Justice Van Devanter's retirement. When asked about confirming Senator Robinson, he laughed and said he had given no thought to the issue, urging that stories be headed "surmise."
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Supreme Court
International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Justice van Devanter
Senate
Robinson
John L Lewis Delighted by Jones & Laughlin Election Result
John L. Lewis chairing the committee for industrial organization said the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation vote bears out labor’s desire to organize. He spoke in a single sentence noting the result confirms expectations.
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International News Service
Washington
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
Duke and Wally plan Mediterranean honeymoon yacht voyage
The Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Wallace Warfield plan a honeymoon yachting tour in the Mediterranean after their Windsor wedding. Spokesman Herman L. Rogers says plans are flexible, with no meetings planned with royal family members. There is consideration of using the Cutty Sark, but availability and timing remain uncertain.
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Kenneth T. Downs
International News Service
Monts
France
Duke of Windsor
Wallace Warfield
Mediterranean
Nahlin
Britain
Herman L. Rogers
Duke of Westminster
England
Rogers
Windsor
Biarritz
Cutty Sark
Roosevelt May Pick His Own Man for Ohio Judgeship
President Roosevelt may appoint a federal district judge in northern Ohio using his own choice rather than senators recommendation. Senator Donahey has named several candidates while Senator Bulkley has not. Justice Department input will likely guide the decision with possible favor toward Rep. Kloeb and former Rep. Fiesinger. Backing blocs include Frazier Reams and FE L Conn of Wood county.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ohio
Department of Justice
Donahey
Bulkley
Rep
Kloeb
Fiesinger
House
Blocb
Frazier Reams
FE. L. Conn
Wood County
New 24 by 40 Foot Camp Rentz Recreation Building Underway
A new 24 by 40 foot recreation building began foundation work at Camp Fred L. Rentz of the New Castle Y M C A. The center will host chess, checker games and three ping pong tables and serve as a rainy day play area. The project is to be ready for the July 6 1937 season opening. General Secretary R L Meermans said the addition follows other camp improvements and boating will be added this summer. Henry T MacNichols will again serve as active camp director for his 10th season, with Meermans as business manager.
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St. Cloud
R. L. Meermans
Association
Mr. Meermans
Camp Rentz
Henry T. MacNichols
MacNichols
Pan-kan-kee
Rentz
Meermans
Man Hanged for 1934 Missouri Murder
Roscoe Red Jackson, 36, hitchhiker slayer, was hanged in Galena Missouri for the murder of Pearl Bozarth of Evansville Indiana in August 1934. He spoke to about 2000 spectators before the trap was sprung and asked forgiveness. The execution occurred in a public stockade under Sheriff I H Cain. Jackson killed Bozarth after a ride and meal in Branson Missouri.
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International News Service
Galena
Roscoe
Red) Jackson
Pearl Bozarth
Evansville
Ind
Jackson
Jesus Christ
Andrew Jackson
Ozark County
I. H. Cain
Stone County
Bozarth
Branson
Alienists Disagree On Sullivan Sanity Verdict Expected
Pittsburgh May 21 a jury heard rival alienists dispute Sullivan the 73 year old Duquesne policeman who killed five people on a door to door spree. Defense experts said he was insane while Commonwealth psychiatrists said he was sane. Sullivan listened and grinned as testimony covered his rouge lipstick wig and a youthful disguise. He claimed the killings were on impulse after being held for court on a charge of attacking Antoinette Vukella.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Martin J. Sullivan
Commonwealth
Edward Mayer
Benninger
Sullivan
Dr. Mayer
Antoinette Vukella
Salvation Army Chief Dismissed After Court Martial
LondonMay 21 Commissioner Henry W Mapp chief of staff of the Salvation Army since 1929 has been dismissed by Commander Evangeline Booth after a secret court martial on charges involving character He joined the Salvation Army in 1888 and served in India before being moved to London
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International News Service
London
Henry W. Mapp
Salvation Army
Evangeline Booth
India
Death notices for five residents mourned in local area
Mrs. George B. Mershimer aged 77 of 648 South Bay street. Mrs. Christina Frank aged 66 of 816 South Mercer street. William Brown Hamill aged 82 of North Beaver township. John Harris Craig aged 60 of North Beaver township. John William Henley aged 77 of Lowellsville Ohio.
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George B. Mershimer
South Bay Street
Christina Frank
South
Mercer Street
William Brown Hamill
North Beaver Township
John Harris Craig
John William Henley
Lowellsville
Overcrowding Blamed for Warren Hospital Death
Dr. Robert H. Israel, Warren State Hospital superintendent, said overcrowding and aging facilities caused the fatal beating of John Fendell by roommate Sam Widsieck. Autopsy showed a fractured skull and multiple injuries. An inquest will be held after DA Eddy returns.
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International News Service
Warren
Robert H. Israel
Warren State Hospital
John Fendell
New Castle
Sam Widsieck
Erie
Israel
Pennsylvania
Fendell
Widsieck
Ed C. Lowrey
Bl. C. Eddy
Sit-Down Strike Hits Illinois Mine
Five hundred forty miners remain underground at Superior Coal No 4 in Wilsonville Illinois as they press for a stagger work system to employ 250 idle men at mine No 1 in Eagerville. Wives and relatives bring food and clothing to the shaft for the strikers.
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International News Service
Gillespie
Superior Coal Company
Wilsonville
John Fisher
Miners’ Union Local No. 1
Eagerville
Basques Halt Rebel Advance Around Bilbao
Basque defenders in Bilbao repelled rebel forces on the outskirts of Munguia and stemmed the advance in that sector. Loyalist aircraft supported the effort as officials reported continued resistance in the area.
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International News Service
Bilbao
Spain
Munguia
New Hat Trends Prompt Folk to Change Styles
The piece riffs on spring fashion with old hats fading and straw and Panama options rising. It notes seventy one degree weather and a shift from felt to lighter headwear while urging readers to wear a favorite old hat or adopt new straw styles.
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Donald Wightman
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N. J
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Rudy Vallee
Rudy
Entral Press
Lewis
PA Newc
J. B. Comstock
New Wilmington
East Brook
Plaingrove, Pa
J. C. Fulton
Daily Weather Report
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Wally
Austria
Rentz Y Camp
Fred L. Rentz
The
Missouri
Sullivan Grins
Warren Hospital
Illinois
Arthur Mometer
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