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Daily News from New York, New York • 328

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Daily Newsi
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New York, New York
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328
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DAILY NEWS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1933 Brooklyn Section Page I Rescue Efforts Fail Tri-Boro Bridge's Jobs For 18,000 Wait on Money Plans for the Tri-Boro Bridge have been completed and, if work were started immediately, employment would be -provided for men in various industries and on the bridge itself. Court Clears Steeplechase in Pool Accident While' five persons remained in Coney Island Hospital yesterday recovering from injuries suffered 3 Ant VStoK-l A I I when a balcony over Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, pool collapsed Tuesday injuring' fifty-seven, official investigations exonerated the park owners of all blame. The five at the hospital are John Bruno, 39, of 316 E. 11th This was disclosed yesterday by Acting Chairman Fred C. Lemmerman of the Tri-Boro Bridge Authority, who said the organization is in a position to receive bids and award con-tracts immediately, provided funds are made available at Washington.

Inability award contracts and resume work on the span, on which interest charges are now mounting at the rate of aZ Sir" Magistrate Sabbatino 2) 3 iff i- (NEWS photo) Members of a police emergency squad in a futile effort to revive John Maloney, 18, after he was drowned in Sheepshead Bay yesterday. fe Father of Two Drown Despite Boy's Efforts. Despite efforts of an 18-year-old Map shows location for Tri-Boro Bridge. $1,000 a day, is boy to save him, a Brooklyn due to the fact. Lemmerman East Moriches Has grocery store worker was drowned yesterday off Oriental Point, Brooklyn, when he went beyond his depth in Sheepshead Bay.

The victim was John Maloney, 27, of 1218 Cortelyou Road, father of two children. Futile efforts at rescue were made by Harold Press of 372 E. 16th Brooklyn. The body was recovered by a that the Industrial Recovery Corporation has not yet started operations. Lemmerman said the Authority has had a representative in Washington for more than a month seeking to expedite a loan sufficient to complete the bridge, which will link Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx.

The Authority, he said, has been assured that a loan will be granted when the corporation gets under way. Work which could be begun immediately, he said, includes construction of the piers and anchorages on Randalls Island and- in the Bronx. These will require approximately five months to complete, while steel mills could also start work on the fabrication of Whistling 'Chuck Bast Moriches village, Suffolk, boasts a woodchuck that whistles. J. J.

Ridgeway reported that the -whistler was polishing off the last of his lettuce. Th musical 'chuck departed but returned later with three little ones. William Price shot the youngsters. Before they died, he declares, they whistled, too. Their parent esc'aped.

the necessary steel and contracts could also be awarded for the supporting cables. possibly fractured spine and internal injuries; Charles Gerardi, 42, of 605 57th fractured shoulder; Louis Pomerantz, 36, 181 E. 51st concussion of the brain; Anthony Prestraini, 37, 7616 18th internal injuries and James Senna, 32, 505 Clark dislocation of shoulder. All are Brooklyn residents. Seven men accused of disorderly conduct in preventing the ejection two men fighting in the pool, which caused the crowd to make rush for the balcony, were given suspended sentences and a lecture yesterday in Coney Island Court hy Magistrate Sylvester Sabbatino.

One of the men, Joseph Nardi, 2 of 179 Throop Brooklyn, was cut 'and bruised when caught beneath the falling timbers of the balcony. Investigations by representatives the Building Inspector reported the balcony was adequately constructed and cleared the Steeplechase Park management of blame for the accident. Assistant District Attorney Frederick Kopff also exonerated the park management. George Tilyou, manager of the Tarlc, said the accident was caused by the crowd jamming against the railing of the balcony so heavily it collapsed, tearing down with it section of the flooring, U. S.

AGENT INJURED Havana, Aug. 2 (P). Fayette Flexer, III, secretary of the American Embassy, and a companion named Rivas were slightly injured last night in an automobile lifeguard and a police emergency squad worked unsuccessfully for an hour to revive Maloney. Investment Firm Sued by Levien For $18,000,000 As' a holder of twenty -five shares of stock In the National American Company, a financial investment concern, Leon I. Levien yesterday filed a suit on behalf of himself and other stockholders for "restitution" of The action was brought in Supreme Court, Brooklyn.

Levien also asked appointment of a receiver, a temporary injunction restraining officers from disposing of assets of the company and removal of officers. He charged that the company and its officers formed subsidiary corporations, including the General Surety Company, and, through mismanagement, caused loss of money. David H. Knott, former Sheriff of New York County, is president of the concern and is named as a defendant along with other officers who include a le Stanley Mitchell, chairman of the board. Date for trial has not been set.

WOMAN, 88, FAILS IN KNIFE SUICIDE IS RECOVERING An 88-year-old woman was re covering at home yesterday from self-inflicted cuts of the chest with a carving knife. Police of the Empire Boulevard Station said the woman, Mrs. rUtTON at BRIDGE ST, BROOKIVM Sarah Miller of 321 Kingston Brooklyn, told them she was "too old and it's time I died." She was found in her home by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Gussie Miller, whj summoned aid. Ambulance Surgeon Smith from Swedish Hospital treated the injured woman.

We Have Signed the President's Re-Employment Agreement Employment Agreement LOESER'S ULTON AT iONO. IROOKIYN fliongta 5-8100- Lust Call Friday Saturtlay BIG BABY DOLLS Famous Treadeasy HITE SHOES s1 f1 Regularly Selling All Season From 7.00 to 9.00 AFTER SALE $3 Thursday and Friday Only, this 27 inch, unbreakable baby doll that cries, opens and shuts its eyes, and has lovely eyelashes for $1.98. Quantity is limited mail and 'phone orders filled only while quantities last. LOESER'S TOYS BASEMENT Cool, Easy-to-PacIc, and Wash Women's ilk. and Rayon Undies White Kidskin Genuine Buckskin White with Brown Trim White with Black Trim Sizes 3 fo AAA A to Not All Sizes in All Styles! All Sales Final! MARTIN'S TREADEASY SHOES SECOND FLOOR Silk-and-rayon vests and French panties (lace trimmed) in delicate tea-rose.

Also dainty sheer pin-point rayon undies at this very low price. They are "perfect for the vacation trunk. Usually sell for more. RATON TJNDIES STREET FLOOR.

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