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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1936

Page

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Rebels Accused Of Receiving Foreign Aid In Spain

Madrid reports say the government press charges rebels are receiving actual manpower from an unnamed foreign power. The claim ties Franco to recruiting regiments from reactionary elements and warns such intervention endangers European peace. The piece notes violations of a non intervention pact and mentions executions by the people's tribunal.

Thomas A. Loayza Madrid Francisco Franco el Sol

Community library table exhibit highlights local salvage effort

The Free Public library hosts a table exhibit showing four pairs of skilled hands with minimal equipment salvaging 1,570 books between February 26 and July 10. The Junior Chamber of Commerce resumes fall and winter work Monday night and releases a New Castle pamphlet for upcoming conventions.

The Free Public Library Junior Chamber of Commerce New Castle Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association

Daily Weather Report for 94-Hour Period

U S weather statistics show a maximum temperature of 88 and minimum 63 with trace precipitation. River stage stands at 4.3 feet. Figures for the same date last year record a high of 80 and low of 44 with no precipitation.

U. S

Reese Quits Post Over Alleged Political Domination

Edward D. Reese resigns as supervisor of the federal state employment service in the Johnson building effective September 15 and leaves for Atlantic City on vacation. He says he resigns to protest Democratic politicians in Lawrence County and the state, claiming political influence affected his appointment after finishing first in a competitive exam.

Edward D. Reese Johnson Building D. J. Terry Pittsburgh Reese Atlantic City Federal State Employment Service Lawrence County Lawrence Mercer Venango Butler

Refugees Flee San Sebastian Under Rebel Ultimatum

Thousands of refugees rush from San Sebastian as a 48 hour surrender or be destroyed ultimatum nears the midway point. Gen Emilio Mola’s forces prepare to bring six inch guns to hills above the resort while defenders respond with grim silence. Destruction looms as anarchists threaten to burn the city before surrender. Mayor Margerin warns the city could be destroyed if it does not surrender by Sunday afternoon. Rebel planes press the evacuation amid mounting tension.

Lee Dickson San Sebastian Mola Margerita Iran

Landon thanks West Middlesex meeting organizers

Governor Alf M. Landon writes to Fred L. Rentz praising the West Middlesex home-coming on August 22. He acknowledges the difficulties faced by committees and thanks Rentz for helping make the event an outstanding campaign moment.

Fred L. Rentz the News Alf M. Landon United States West Middlesex Rentz Topeka Kan Fred Rentz New Castle Penna Pennsylvania New York

Death Record: Mrs. Mary Greger Weil, 74

Mrs. Mary Greger Weil, aged 74, of Bessemer, passed away. Funeral arrangements and details were to be announced by the family.

Mary Greger Weil Bessemer

Florida Man Kills His Wife in Front of Son

Edward F. Martin stabbed his wife to death in the Miami Beach estate bedroom while his 7-year-old son watched. Police say the motive involved a quarrel over alleged attentions to Mrs. Martin by another man. the victim was virtually decapitated.

International News Service Miami Beach Fla Edward F. Martin Terry Druggan Chicago Martin

Political fund flows shape Maine campaign support

Alice Longworth critiques Republican fundraising in Maine linking DuPonts Sloanes Morgans and Rockefellers to anti New Dealer tactics. The Liberty League dinner with Governor Smith undermines his campaign against the New Deal and questions the moral weight of campaign contributions across eras.

New York Maine Governor Smith Liberty League Roosevelt Landon

Communists Blamed in Navy for Indianapolis Plot

Washington reports that naval intelligence links a six year effort by communists to implant red cells among enlisted personnel aboard the 10,000 ton battle cruiser Indianapolis. Sabotage is cited as a principal radical weapon in the alleged plan for mutiny or revolution.

International News Service Washington U. S. S. Indianapolis Naval Intelligence

Hitler Puts Germany on War Footing Against Soviet Russia

Adolf Hitler in two Nazi congress addresses threats Soviet Russia as Germany’s old enemy and outlines plans to defeat them. He claims Germany can prosper if it gains Russia’s lands and praises mobilization while criticizing Soviet use of its vast resources. He cites the Urals, Siberia, and Ukraine as potential German advantages.

Pierre J. Huss International News Service Nuremberg Germany Soviet Russia Adolf Hitler Nazi Party Reich Russia Hitler Ural Mountains Siberia Ukraine

President Plans Potomac Cruise Amid Power Policy Push

President Roosevelt sails the White House yacht Potomac to rest after a grueling travel and speech schedule while aides watch for political impact of his warning that cheap electricity should reach the public. He repeats the call for private utilities to end the "vicious circle" of high rates, urging large federal and private projects to expand power distribution.

George Duano Washington White House Potomac Roosevelt Washington Navy Yard Boulder Grand Coulee Booneville TVA

Believe Kidnaped Detroit Child Dead

Detroit police abandon hope of finding Harry Browe alive after a week long search. Investigators shift focus to a moron suspect believed to have killed two other Michigan children as clergy prepare to aid the manhunt from church pulpits.

International News Service Detroit Harry Browe Michigan

Italy sets big military buildup under Mussolini

Rome reports Premier Mussolini won cabinet approval for extraordinary funds to expand Italy’s land sea and air forces to full wartime strength. He said grants will accelerate preparations and production across more than 1000 government controlled arms and munitions plants, with an 8 percent raise for municipal workers in state run bodies.

Frank Gervasi Rome Mussolini Council of Ministers Council 11 Duce Italy General Commissariat of

St Josephs Church to Rededicate After Remodel Revitalization

St Josephs church at South Jefferson and Lawrence streets will be rededicated Sunday September 13 as part of a forty hours devotion. The historic county church first built in 1815 now features redecorated interiors new rooms relocation of the main stairway and brick veneer on the front. Solemn high mass opens at 7 30 am with Fr F Joseph Eger founder and first pastor Fr A J Weisenberger deacon and preacher Fr Joseph A Doerr current pastor sub deacon and Fr W O Donnell of the remainder of the roster for the service.

St Joseph's Church Jefferson and Lawrence Streets Joseph A. Doerr Jefferson Street St. Joseph's Church F. Joseph Eger Braddock A. J. Weisenberger Butler W. O'Donnell

Democrats Shocked by Landon Straw Vote at County Fair

In Pittsburgh on Labor Day the Allegheny Democratic administration disclosed a straw vote at the county fair in South Park. Gov. Alfred M. Landon defeated Franklin D. Roosevelt on the voting machine with 717 for Landon, 695 for Roosevelt, 55 for Lemke and 27 for the socialist ticket. The device was a major fair attraction and the event closed with a labor rally led by Democratic speakers.

International News Service Pittsburgh Allegheny County Alfred M. Landon Kansas Franklin D. Roosevelt South Park London Roosevelt Lemke

Braddock School Board Head Stricken at Grid Game

Braddock school board president Paul D. Carr, Sr. collapsed from a heart attack during a New Castle Braddock high school football game at Taggart Stadium. He was taken to Jameson Memorial hospital in serious condition and remained under care with slight changes in status reported later.

New Castle Braddock Taggart Stadium Paul D. Carr Braddock School Board Jameson Memorial Hospital Carr Mr. Carr

Shields Campaign Manager Named in Democratic Party

John B. Shaw announced Tad E. Shields of New Bedford Pa has been appointed campaign manager. Shields is a former county commissioner. Shaw cannot devote time to highways work and campaign. A party headquarters opened on the public square.

John B. Shaw Democratic Party Today Tad E. Shields New Bedford Shields Shaw

Italian portraitist Tamburnini dies after fall at hospital

Count Arnaldo Tamburnini, 51, a noted Italian portrait painter based in Los Angeles, died from injuries after plunging from a second floor window at St. Luke's hospital in Chicago.

International News Service Chicago Arnaldo Tamburnini Los Angeles St. Luke's Hospital

Landon Opens New England Campaign With Attacks on Roosevelt

Governor Alfred M. Landon launches his nationwide dash into New England on the Sunflower Special. He plans back porch speeches in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, ending in Portland with an 8 p.m. EST address broadcast nationwide. He denounces New Deal policies as wasteful and extravagant.

Gov. Landon Alfred M. Landon New England Portland Maine Roosevelt Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Landon

Republicans Asked To Join In Parade In Sharon

George Piddington of Sharon head of the Young Men's Republican Club urged Sheriff Pritchard to send a New Castle delegation to a big Republican rally in Sharon this evening. The parade forms at the Elks club at 7 50 p.m. and Republicans driving to Sharon are asked to join. Prominent speakers will follow the parade at the meeting.

George Piddington Sharon Young Men’s Republican Club Edward D. Pritchard New Castle Pritchard Charles Crowl Young Men's Republican Club Elks Club

Fisherman’s Quip About Fresh Fish Prices

An unnamed speaker, Arthur Mometer, boasts as a daily fisher who shops at a fresh fish store. He praises cleaning fish before frying and notes choosing trout or bass at eighty two today, implying low cost and contentment with bank-side leisure.

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People’s Tribunal Jose Granados LDAP PA Newc East Washington Street Pa Newe Daily Weather Report Florida Alice Longworth Copyight McNaught Syndicate, Inc Navy ST. Joseph’s Church Building Country William K. Hutchinson Arthur Mometer
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