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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1937
Page
1
Chinese and Japanese forces clash in Chapei and Kiangwan as Japan expands south of Peiping and Tientsin. General Count Terauchi applies Hindenburg tactics to encircle and flank in a northern push amid shell ruined Shanghai quarters.
The nation marks the 150th anniversary of the Constitution with more than 50 million participants in about 250 thousand celebrations under a 1935 commission. An estimated 100 thousand people were to gather near the Washington Monument for a nationwide broadcast address and a grand spectacle featuring the flag and military colors.
The Castleton Hotel hosts the sixty annual convention with nearly 100 more delegates than expected. Attendees include representatives from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Wilkes Barre Reading Johnstown Indiana Lewistown and other areas. State President Norman E. Clark opened the session with a song service and invocation by Rev. G S Bennett. Mayor Charles E. McGrath welcomed attendees praising building and loan thrift efforts.
In New York on September 17 Mayor F H LaGuardia won the Republican nomination for mayor and Jeremiah Mahoney topped Copeland for the Democratic nomination. Copeland suffered a crushing double defeat on both tickets, signaling a major setback for Tammany Hall and the New Deal coalition amid early returns from 3,797 precincts.
The city discusses a proposed court house enlargement housing the judges office and county offices, aiming to ease long standing crowding. New Castle hosts the Pennsylvania League of Building and Loan Associations at the Castleton hotel, with delegates from many local associations visiting and touring the area. Charles Carr of Youngstown, formerly Brooklyn Avenue, was in town yesterday.
U S weather report shows for the 24 hour period ending 9 am: maximum 69, minimum 39, no precipitation, river stage 4.7 feet. Year ago same date records: max 92, min 54, precipitation .20 inches.
The Rev. Dr. William Hiram Foulkes moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church will address Shenango Presbytery at 6 30 p m today during their annual dinner in New Castle First Presbyterian church dining room and again at 8 o clock in the church auditorium a public meeting follows.
District Attorney Barrett L Haag said Earl Knepp 32 of Loganton admitted killing Daniel Embich 53 a friend and neighbor during a quarrel over a chicken theft His father in law Oliver Bower witnessed the shooting and reported it Police say Embich fell to a shotgun blast as he approached Knepps home and his body was found in the nearby mountains after Knepp said he took it away.
A Reuters dispatch from Shanghai reports a severe food shortage unless Japanese authorities allow rapid removal of rice and other staples from warehouses in areas under Nipponese control. The lack of supplies would greatly affect thousands of American and other foreign refugees in the International Settlement.
President Roosevelt will deliver a fireside radio address to 130 million Americans on Constitution Day. Earlier he will mark the Antietam anniversary at the battlefield, with plans to discuss the New Deal and the court issue, though the Antietam remarks were kept off networks.
Berlin dispatch reports former Kaiser Wilhelm canceled a covert Berlin arrival after news of Princess Hermine recovering from a critical operation. Doorn telegrams indicated the exiled emperor planned a fast train trip to reach her bedside but he abandoned the plan as her condition improved.
The News will provide tonight's updates on the Butler versus New Castle high school football game at Taggart Stadium. A 4000 attendance expectation is noted as reporters cover progress and scoring developments as the game unfolds.
Shanghai officials said Chinese bombing planes sank another Japanese destroyer off Swatow. The report follows a prior claim last week that a destroyer was sunk off Canton.
Independence Hall hosts ceremonies marking the 150th anniversary of the Constitution signing with impressive ceremonies. Officials and attendees gather to honor the historic event at the Philadelphia landmark.
In Philadelphia on September 17 ceremonies at Independence Hall commemorate the 150th anniversary of the U S Constitution signing. Banks and municipal buildings closed as schools host celebrations. Former U S Senator George Wharton Pepper will deliver the principal address.
A historical reflection notes that September 17, 1787, the day the U S Constitution was adopted, secured the nation after a weak Articles of Confederation era. It contrasts with the July 4 declaration, praising the centralized government established to safeguard life and property and ensure equal opportunity.
Miss Mary Louise Monroe 17 of Rochester pa died at Mercer Cottage hospital after the car left Perry Highway four miles east of Mercer. Two others were seriously hurt Charles Rupert 21 Ellwood City and Charles Jacobs 29 Sewickley suffered multiple injuries. The car burned after the crash and occupants were thrown from the vehicle.
The noon observance featured factory whistles and locomotive bells for fifteen minutes and patriotic programs in schools. Fred L. Rentz of The News Company organized the city events, part of a statewide celebration tied to the national observance lasting months to raise public awareness of the Constitution.
Boston reports say four coast guard cutters and an amphibian seaplane are combing North Atlantic lanes for the racing sloop Endeavour I. Twenty British professional yachtsmen aboard are un sighted after she parted from the convoy Viva in a gale.
Falmouth England September 17 harbor master ridiculed reports a Spanish rebel submarine lies off the harbor waiting for a Loyalist destroyer undergoing repairs. He said the destroyer moored outside the harbor may hope to lure deserters back to the ship to join the meager skeleton crew.
Mrs Harvey T Cooper aged 46 of 421 Meyer Avenue is listed in the death record. John Rendak, 41, of Wampum is also documented in the notice.
Pittsburgh report says forecaster W S Brotzman predicts a light frost easing drought for hay but causing farming headaches. The cold spell is blamed on high pressure over the midwest with warmer weather expected soon. Last year’s high was 92 and today’s low 46 degrees.
New Castle residents expect a large crowd at the United States Marine Band concert at the Cathedral Monday September 20 sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce to raise funds for industrial recruitment. Tickets are moving well as organizers push to fill the 3 000 seats. Earlier that day Taggart stadium hosts a school band festival featuring county high school bands competing for cash prizes and trophies starting at 1 30 with the evening Marine Band concert under Captain Taylor Branson at 8 15.
The passage portrays a football game scene with vivid action and fanfare. It mentions players, a scoring play, and the moment of whistle ending the game while noting pleasant weather at seventy six degrees. No specific teams, places, or dates are provided.
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