Vote on Daylight Time in New Castle
The New Castle Junior Chamber will sponsor a city and county vote on whether to stay on Eastern Standard Time or switch to Daylight Saving Time. Ballots collected at the Junior Chamber office must be mailed or delivered by Wednesday evening May 31. The results will be published and reported to authorities.
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Residents urge bells on cats to spare birds and other local notes
North Hill residents complain of cats attacking birds and one suggestion proposes bells on cats to warn birds. A Willson avenue resident and Clarence Claypool report seeing deer three miles from Sharon on Wilmington road. Detour Bulletins now cover one week. Memorial Day travel plans urged. Sidewalk repairs ongoing and traffic may rise with Perry highway detour. continued on page two.
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Daily Weather Report States 24-Hour Summary
Weather report for the United States shows a daily period with a maximum of 87 degrees and a minimum of 48 with no precipitation. River stage listed at 9 feet. Year-ago figures include a high of 72, low of 45, and trace precipitation.
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Rain Ends Long Regina Drought On King's Visit
King George and Queen Elizabeth traveled through Regina on a rest day during their westward journey. Reginal drought relief was visible as Regina hosted a brave display of decorations and wheat shocks despite scarce rainfall impacting the grain.
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Adjournment Of Legislature May Come Saturday
Harrisburg reports indicate Gov. Arthur H. James intends the legislature to adjourn soon amid persistent disputes over major bills. The Senate worked until 4:15 a.m. EDT passing unemployment compensation and repealing the capital stock tax, while a House plan to restrict sit-down strikes and limit collective bargaining was defeated 22-22.
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Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
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Senate
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Murray Found Guilty In Clintonville Bank Holdup
James Murray, 52, of Chicago, convicted as one of three men in the October 14 Cititzenville Peoples National Bank heist. They escaped with 118,270 in cash and securities. Judge Gibson deferred sentence pending a plea for a new trial by defense counsel Charles Pritchard. Jury deliberated 25 minutes.
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Pittsburgh
James Murray
Chicago
Citntenville Peoples National Bank
R. M. Gibson
Charles Pritchard
War Department Probes Moseley Antisemitism Case
The War Department has begun its own inquiry into Maj. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley’s alleged antisemitic activities. The investigation, directed by Lieut. Col. Lawrence H. Hedrick, follows disclosures to the Dies Committee and seeks to determine if any Articles of War have been violated.
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Case Tightens Against Brest Case Tightens Against Brest
FBI fingerprint expert tied defense suspect Harold Martin Brest to the 1936 snatch and auto theft as the trial in Pittsburgh proceeds. Witnesses identified Brest as one of the men who abducted D. Lester Santee and forced him to the Youngstown airport before abandoning his car.
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Washington
Brest
Vend Alcatraz
D. Lester Santee
Sharon
Potter
U. S
Robert W. McCartney
Santee
Youngstown, C0
James Logan
Wilkinsburg Man Will Plead Guilty To Double Crime
Dr. Norman Stewart II, 94, of Wilkinsburg will plead guilty to murdering his wife and their four year old son. District Attorney Andrew Park said Stewart returned from Florida and confessed the hammer knife slayings. He plans to plead June 12 before Judge W H Dithrich with court-appointed attorneys. Three psychiatrists found him sane.
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Pittsburgh
Norman Stewart, II
Wilkinsburg
Andrew T. Park
Florida
Norman
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M. Barney Cohen
Dick Cable
County
Stewart
Townsend Age Pension Bill Likely for House Vote
Washington May 26 The house rules committee granted sponsors of the Townsend age pension plan bill a show-down vote probably next Wednesday. A gag rule was reported to bar amendments on the floor, bringing Rep. Hendricks Florida bill to a vote.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
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Rep
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Florida
Beaver County Youth Arraigned in Triple Murder
Beaver County youth Paul Cook waived arraignment before Squire George Niver on a charge of murdering his father Forrest Cook tax collector of South Beaver Township his mother Cora Cook and his sister Eleanor 25. An inquest followed with state police witnesses. Authorities said the motive was imagined slights.
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Paul Cook
Beaver Township
Forrest Cook
Yale
Tax Revision Progress Reported by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt announced in a press conference that good progress is being made on plans for congressional tax revision to aid business. He declined to discuss recent conferences and said his reticence stems from progress that should not be slowed by comments, noting earlier delays were caused by what he called fool stories.
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Denial of Mussolini assassination attempts released
The Italian government denied a Paris Soir report of two recent attempts on Premier Mussolini. Paris Soir said one attempt occurred weeks ago while Il Duce toured Piedmont.
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Death Record Friday May 26 1939 Mercer County
Mercer County Shenango Township records list the death of 71 year old Nettle E. Byers of Slippery Rock and relatives Mrs Samuel W Laughlin and Mr Jackson with details of the deceased and guardianship.
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Slippery Rock
Samuel W. Laughlin
Jackson
Nettle E. Byers
Shenango Township
Mercer
Bergdoll's Mother Hopes For Son's Release
Emma Bergdoll, 78, mother of WWI draft dodger Grover Bergdoll, hopes he will be released soon so she can see him. She says he is not a criminal and asks for mercy, lamenting she cannot travel to New York to visit him.
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Philadelphia
Emma C. ‘Bergdoll
Grover
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Bergdoll
Motor Patrol On 24 Hour Duty On Local Highways
Cororal G F Keck of the State Motor Police announced 24 hour patrol duty on local highways through Wednesday to cut auto accidents in Lawrence County. Officers will enforce the law, limit speed to 50 miles per hour, and curb bad passes, stop sign violations and reckless driving amid increased traffic from travel and detours.
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Lawrence County
Keck
New York
San Francisco
Lindbergh Visits United Aircraft Plant in Connecticut
Charles A. Lindbergh toured the United Aircraft Company plant in East Hartford on May 26 as part of a War Department survey to bolster the nation’s air strength.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
United Aircraft Company
War Department
Young Republicans Stage Big Meeting in Grove Street Arena
Frank C. Hilton, state chairman, addressed about 1000 attendees at the Lawrence County Young Republicans first annual spring meeting in The Arena Grove St. He urged avoiding war, embracing home life, and building democracy to keep the United States as a great nation. Continued in next column.
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Harrisburg
Memorial Day Arrangements Completed in City
Memorial Day plans are virtually finished with committee chairs meeting this evening at the Legion Home to finalize the arrangements for the annual celebration. The Memorial Day services begin Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian church with a sermon by Dr. John Jamison McIlvaine of the Perry S. Gaston post. Before the service, the Ladies of the G. A. R. will hold a sea service at the North Street bridge at 6 30. The church service follows and the water ceremony honors sailors who died at sea. Flowers are cast into the Neshannock river in memory of those who lost their lives. The church service is sponsored by local military organizations. The names of those who died in the past year will be read during the service.
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First Presbyterian Church
Salesman Found Dead In Car From Gas Poisoning
Pittsburgh May 26 James Stoughton reports a salesman, arrested days earlier for drunk driving, was found dead in his Mt. Washington garage. Police said a hose venting exhaust gas ran through an almost closed car window, indicating carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Pittsburgh
James Stoughton
Mt. Washington
Fund For Triplets Is Rising Steadily
The Johnson triplets fundraiser shows steady gains with about 76 dollars collected by noon. Margaret Bodenstein of the Red Cross announced aid including food clothing and baby supplies. The Junior Red Cross will outfit the triplets with playpens a fan maltose nipples olive oil oranges and layettes via Needlework Guild and Red Cross committees.
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Proclamation declares May 27 as VFW Buddy Poppy Day
Mayor Charles E. McGrath proclaims Saturday May 27 in New Castle as VFW Buddy Poppy Day. The eighteenth annual Buddy Poppy sale by Harry L. McBride Post No. 422 benefits veteran care, child welfare, and assistance to disabled and needy veterans. Citizens are urged to support the sale as a civic and patriotic duty.
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Poppy Day Observed In City By Veterans Group
New Castle to host Buddy Poppy Day with red emblems sold on the streets by Harry L. McBride Post Veterans of Foreign Wars. Proceeds aid living veterans and contribute to the VFW home in Eaton Rapids Michigan housing wives of World War Veterans and orphaned children. Wear the poppy tomorrow on Memorial Day to support welfare work and widows and orphans.
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Cleveland Council Opposes Daylight Saving Time
Cleveland, May 26. City legislation committee voted 9 to 0 to kill an ordinance to institute Daylight Saving Time in the city. Councilman James S. Hudec, author of the measure, expressed disappointment, noting he introduced it at the request of many supporters who wanted Daylight Time. Labor officials and theater representatives voiced opposition.
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James S. Hudec
Three youths sentenced in hold up slaying case
Greensburg Pa May 26 Three Duiontown youths were sentenced to Western Penitentiary for their roles in the $1 hold up slaying of Bernard Davis at a Scottdale gas station last March 15. Robert Burd 22 accused by co defendants as the trigger man drew eight to 16 years. James Enos and Stanley Maruzewski were sentenced to 10 to 20 years.
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Duiontown
Western Penitentiary
Bernard Davis
Scottdale
Robert Burd
James Enos
Stanley Maruzewski
Squalus Submarine Salvage Under Way Amid Rescue Outcome
Navy abandons hope of saving the 26 men trapped in the Squalus as 33 crew members are rescued and fully recover from the ordeal. Salvage operations will continue for weeks with an inquiry planned to determine responsibility for the disaster.
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Mystery Woman Arrested in Philadelphia Poison Plot
Philadelphia authorities arrested a so called mystery woman linked to a famed poison for profit murder ring. Three state alert issued for an arsenic widow and her male accomplice. The group involved 30 in prison with several already facing potential death by electric chair.
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Fragmentary nonsense from a dated quip about weeds and romance
A distorted excerpt mocks lawn care and flirtatious interruptions, mentioning weeding, peonies, and a chaotic scene with a charming lady. The text devolves into incoherence, reflecting a garbled historical voice rather than a coherent news item.
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