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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1939
Page
1
Millions across the nation vote as California and Ohio hold governor contests on the pension issue. Local races include Kentucky and Mississippi governors and Philadelphia and Detroit mayoral elections, with national impact seen mainly from pension outcomes.
Voters across Pennsylvania go to the polls to elect a state supreme court justice three superior court judges 19 common pleas judges 28 mayors and other local officers. The light turnout is seen as a gauge of party strength in a pre presidential year with Republicans holding a sizable registration lead.
Lawrence County voters opened 100 precincts at 7 AM for an off year contest. Ward fights for constable or assessor drew more voters, while other precincts showed average turnout by noon. Polling rules restricted soliciting within 100 feet. Judge Braham monitored disputes with little activity as straight-ticket voting appeared common.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull told the U.S. Maritime Commission by telephone that he opposes transferring American ships to foreign registry. He had previously said there was no foreign policy issue, then provided more detail and reaffirmed his opposition.
Cash registers show strong holiday shopping with upfront payments and deposits. A grading machine impressed observers at the Boyles homestead near the courthouse, completing hillside work in two days, highlighting machines as labor savers but raising concerns about unemployment. The September primary winners were feted by supporters, while a state college professor warned decayed apples spoil cider flavor. Butler street crews rescued a cat from a storm sewer drawing thousands.
United States weather statistics for 24 hours ending 5 p.m. Monday show a maximum 46 and minimum 32 with no precipitation. River stage recorded at 2 feet. Year ago figures list a 76 degree high.
The News will provide fast updates on local election results from New Castle and Lawrence County as votes are counted. Polls close at 8 pm. returns will be flashed from The News building on North Mercer Street and early precincts reports are expected. An extra service will deliver the latest returns when the paper is issued about 7 am Wednesday.
Paris cheers the western front victory as nine American made Curtiss fighters reportedly shot down nine German Messerschmitt fighters over the Rhine Moselle sector. The official communique credited nine French planes engaging 27 enemy craft with no losses.
The Belgian King held talks at The Hague focusing on the international situation. Officials sought ways to avoid involvement as tensions and possible actions were discussed amid a grave outlook.
Berlin reports three Allied planes shot down in aerial battles near the Franco German border. One British plane fell near Mainz while two French aircraft were brought down near Saarlauen.
Rev Fr Joseph L Abbate has joined St. Vitus Church in New Castle as assistant pastor after four months at St Peter's in New Kensington Pennsylvania. He participated in Monday confirmation services and succeeds Fr Herbert Butterbach who becomes chaplain at the CCC camp in Boise Idaho.
In The Hague Leopold of Belgium and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands held an urgent overnight conference to avert war involving Belgium and the Netherlands. A communique said they exchanged views on aspects of the international situation as rumors of German ultimatums spread from Amsterdam.
Obituaries record the deaths of James Blaine Kennedy age 59 of 1715 East Washington street James Bulisco one month old from New Castle R D 7 Stanley Price 28 of 1619 Bradner avenue William Hillers 60 of Farrell and Mrs L H McLean from Lewiston Montana delivered in the region with dated notices on November 7 1939.
Final orders for the mobilization of Troop K 103rd Cavalry and travel to the field training camp at Clearfield Pennsylvania were received by Capt George Seyfert in a Tyrone brigade officers conference Sunday. The troop is to depart Sunday morning at 8 oclock in a convoy of seven one and one half ton trucks for personnel baggage and gear, and one two and one half ton vehicle will accompany.
A note indicates the United States Registry may transfer certain ships during May. The move involves maritime authorities and affects vessel registration status and ownership documentation. Details on which ships are impacted and procedural steps are not specified in the excerpt.
Edward B. Lockert indicates eight United States lines steamships may transfer to Panamanian registry to dodge a new cash and carry act. Rising congressional criticisms prompt calls for investigation as the plan nears final approval. The report follows news of Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s snow cruiser moving toward Boston after repairs in Erie.
Clarence Chamberlin, famed ocean flyer and World War ace, was forced to land near New Castle after ice formed on his Curtiss Condor engines in poor visibility. He diverted from Kokomo to New Jersey, landed safely using new runways with help from local pilot William Ice, fueling up before continuing as weather remained challenging.
Moscow dispatched a bold statement aligning Molotov and the Communist International with Britain and France against Nazi Germany, shocking Berlin. The Berlin reaction was reserved and unsettled as Soviet shifts complicate the German stance and future prospects in the war.
Philadelphia voters at 1,300 polling places chose between Republican and Democratic fusion candidates for the next four years. Analysts foresee a close result despite favorable weather, with GOP control decades long and Democrats optimistic about counts.
At Massillon High noon announcement says Massillon and Monessen are left out of the 1940 schedule. Campbell Ohio McKeesport and Charleroi may replace them. Schedule committee approval pending. meeting to decide later today at four. New Castle bought.
Mrs. Melissa Joyce, 60, who was to serve as majority inspector of the Fifth District, 13th ward, was reported missing in Pittsburgh today. Her daughter, Mrs. Lucille Koch, said Joyce had never been away before and had served on the district election board for 18 years. The polling place was in Homewood.
Helsinki reports show the Finnish cabinet pressed for compromise points while keeping Finland’s independence intact. Dr Juho Paasikivi and aides will continue talks with Russia’s demands after new instructions. Moscow talks likely resume Thursday as Finnish counter proposals appear unsatisfactory to the Soviets. Two measures go before parliament: tighten foreign censorship and cancel foreigner work permits from November 15.
State troopers from the county stood guard in Pittsburgh as Allegheny voters chose county government control for four years. Sheriff John Heinz requested aid fearing deputy shortages. so far polling places were quiet and voting proceeded rapidly with many straight party ballots.
The speaker notes ballots determine winners and losers as they fall, likening them to bullets shaping government. He mentions a noon vote with a light turnout and references a fixed forty two, suggesting a pivotal but thin result.
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