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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1937
Page
1
Nazi authorities tightened security across Munich ahead of Benito Mussolini’s arrival for talks with Adolf Hitler. Italian secret police cooperated, Gestapo patrolled hotels and boarding houses, and tens of thousands of police prepared routes and checkpoints for the Il Duce’s visit.
China asks the United States to trigger the Nine-Power Pact to halt Japan’s undeclared war in the Far East. Ambassador Wang communicated to Secretary Hull that Washington has a legal obligation to act, under the 1922 pact binding signatories to respect China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The United States, in a firm policy, states no withdrawal of American armed forces from China while danger persists. Admiral Yarnell issues a general order to the Asiatic fleet promising vessels will protect nationals in ports until evacuation or danger ends. The move highlights the urgency of safeguarding U S citizens with businesses and livelihoods in China amid Sino Japanese tensions.
Japanese war planes bombed Canton again with army headquarters and military cadet school hit. Chiang Kai-Shek in Nanking appeals to nine power pact nations for support as Tokyo prepares a reply to U S protests. Chinese casualties reported as three thousand non combatants killed in Canton raids yesterday.
A vault in the Home Trust building on East Washington Street was forced open with an acetylene torch after bolts rusted on the inner door. The incident occurred during daytime demolition for a furniture store. Police warn of dangers to pedestrians and motorists as the event unfolds.
U S weather reports show the period ending at 9 am with a maximum of 80 and a minimum of 46. Precipitation measured at .01 inches and a river stage of 5.9 feet. Year ago figures were 91 maximum, 62 minimum, and .10 inches of rain.
Premier Mussolini left Rome at 12 20 p m heading for Munich with an Italian delegation for a meeting with Reichsfuehrer Hitler. The trip aims to strengthen Nazi Fascist unity against a perceived Soviet threat to Western Europe and mirrors Hitler's 1934 Venice visit.
In Warren Pennsylvania Mrs Kate Hue 73 an invalid and her son Harold Hue 51 a retired businessman were found dead in a gas filled car in the woods near Warren. Coroner Ed Lowry ruled death by their own action. They had been missing since Wednesday and appeared to have been dead about 24 hours. A hose connected the exhaust to the driver seat.
Lawson Little of San Francisco former amateur and British Open champion defeats Art Straub of Brielle 3 and 2 to open the $12 000 international open match play championship at Belmont Country Club Belmont Massachusetts. Henry Picard beats Dan Gargano 6 5 in the same event.
Governor Martin L. Davey denounced CIO leaders during a rally in Akron, pledging to serve as governor until January 1939. He warned that law and order would prevail in Ohio amid a CIO challenge linked to John L. Lewis’s earlier no third term threat.
President Roosevelt arrives in Cheyenne with Wyoming officials to inspect western states during a tour. Senator O Mahoney and Governor Miller greet him as observers monitor for political reprisals amid signals a special congressional session may be called in November.
Shelbyville Kentucky September 24 The Garr brothers Ray Jack and Dr E S Garr pled today to testify at their arraignment and explain how and why they killed Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt hours before his planned murder trial Their attorney J Ballard Clark said they will present a reasonable plausible and true account to refute the Commonwealths theory.
London reports Britain will file a strong protest with Tokyo over the bombing of civilian Canton targets. Sir Robert Craigie, British ambassador to Japan, was ordered to express Britain’s horror at the civilian casualties from yesterday’s attack.
London reports no sign of the missing yacht Endeavour after radio stations at Horta and a Lufthansa seaplane fail to locate it. Lloyd's of London had hoped for a sighting, but the master of the Amastra denied credit for spotting the vessel in mid Atlantic.
In a statewide referendum the drys of Tennessee voted overwhelmingly to retain prohibition laws. Prohibitionists hailed the result as a clear expression of the will of the people and urged the legislature to end attempts to regulate liquor.
Henry G. Campbell aged 46 died of a heart attack at 329 Normal Avenue Slippery Rock. He is survived by his widow Lena Campbell three children Geraldine Dorothy and George Henry one sister and eight brothers. Funeral services were held at the Slippery Rock Methodist Church with burial in Slippery Rock Cemetery.
The News will give the score from the New Castle East High football game at Taggart Stadium tonight via its usual service. The paper notes a reader call line at 4000 for tips.
Mr and Mrs John Lewis of Marshall avenue receive radiogram from daughter Cecelia and Sally Botham who sail on the ship Otho arriving in New York City Monday. The Misses Lewis and Botham have spent five years in French West Indies for the Christian Missionary Alliance church. They will take a year furlough here. Miss Botham lives with her sister and brother in law on East Main street.
Superintendent of Schools C. C. Green has returned from Harrisburg where he attended a state educational congress of district superintendents. Dr. Lester K. Ade presided and the group discussed 1937 school legislation and likely revisions to teachers tenure at the next General Assembly session.
After witnesses testified on the Crescentdale September 4 incident coroner Orville Potter's jury found Norman Androla's death accidental. Dr. H. H. Davis said internal injuries caused his death at Ellwood City hospital. Neighbor Marjorie Craven described a truck backing toward a cement pole that struck the boy as he stood near the driveway. The driver, Clair Habbyshaw, acted after realizing the child was pinned.
Thomas A. Campbell age 75 of 518 Cro ton avenue Benjamin Pelosi age 55 of 203 Ashland avenue Mrs Alice Phillips Guy age 56 of 630 Superior street Henry G Campbell age 46 of Slippery Rock Mrs Ora Blaine Couch age 55 of 1112 West Washington street John Probst of North East Pa.
Six Japanese bombing planes raided Hankow amid protests from foreign powers. Initial tallies show about 100 dead and over 200 injured in the city’s poorer districts. The attack follows a Canton raid, though officials say Canton suffered less damage than Hankow, unlike yesterday’s casualties.
Shenango Presbyterial districts announce October meetings. New Wilmington and Sharon meet October 13 in West Middlesex. Ellwood City and New Castle meet October 14 at Calvary Presbyterian Church in East New Castle.
A vocal tribute extols the blocking line and positions center tackle and guard in a football setting. The speaker notes romance fades beside the grit of linemen while praising the trio and referencing a seventy eight degree day on game fields.
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