Nazi Atorship Vote Fails to Secure Two-Thirds Rule
In Danzig the Hitlerite bloc gained about 93 000 votes but fell short of the two thirds needed to abolish opposition and form the city's ruling party. The election saw seven parties listed with Centriste and Ger Front Fight among them. There were reports of attacks and smashed windows amid political tension.
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Therland
Oppo
Hitler
Danzig
Reich
Germany
Apecia
Fatal Room Fire Believed Caused by Cigarette
Cincinnati woman Miss Delores Wynne, aged 55, an office worker, died Sunday from a fire blamed on a cigarette lighted in bed. Fire officials said the blaze started after she returned to her room and the gown she wore caught fire, with her elder companion seeking help as flames spread.
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Ati
Delores
Wynne
Ynne
Ningham
Miss Lee
Pine Storm Toll Report Near Borongan Samar
A storm described as moderate in intensity struck Borongan in Samar province, Philippines, killing 26 people. Reports say buildings were destroyed and the toll was feared to rise as the system broke up while moving toward Luzon.
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P. LA
Yphoon
Borongan
Samar
Luzon
Fragmentary radio reading note from Flint Michigan
The readable text references children not reading fairy tales on radio and mentions radios and a Messenger’s class or claim. It appears to be a stray fragment about radio listening and used radios. The source is garbled and lacks clear events or names.
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Flint
England
8 Majesty
Mike
Idren
Messenger
Dr. Samuel K. Mardis Dies at 81 in Athens
Dr. Samuel Kennedy Mardis, 81, former Ohio University faculty member and eight year Athens County state representative, died Sunday at 3 p.m. at the home of his son in law and daughter, O. Li. Hoisington at 194 East State Street. He authored the state minimum salary law for teachers and state aid for weak districts and helped create a rotating ballot for school boards. He headed Rural Education at Ohio University from 1914 to 1923. Born November 22, 1853, at Post Boy Guernsey County, he was the eldest of seven children of William Kennedy and Elizabeth Devore Mardis. He attended country and private schools, Denison and Ohio Universities, earning Ped B, Ph B, A M, and Ph D.
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Ncve Vies
S. K. Mardis
Athens County
Ohio University
Athens
Samuel Kennedy Mardis
O. Li. Hoisington
East State Street
Denison
Ohio
Rubber Strike Seems Certain Heads to Begin This Week
Unions and rubber companies prepared for a likely walkout at major Akron plants. Firestone and Goodrich workers lined up at union HQ to vote. results due Wednesday. Union leaders predicted heavy majorities for a strike, while AFL president Green blamed companies for blocking self choice in line with NLRB orders.
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Akron
Firestone
Goodrich
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Coleman C. Claberty
United Rubber Workers of America
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
National Labor Relations Board
Russians Decree Death Penalties for Children
The Soviet government announced that chil dren twelve years and older will be tried for and liable to full penalties including capital punishment for theft violence mutilation murder or attempted murder. The decree aims to end crimes among children and holds minors over 12 responsible before the criminal court.
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Moscow
U. S
Death of Miss Armintha Smith in Columbus
Miss Armintha Smith aged about 8, a former resident of Athens County, died Sunday night in Columbus. Relatives were informed. Funeral services will be held at the home 11 Eldon Avenue in Columbus Wednesday at 2 p.m. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William B. Smith.
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Armintha Smith
Athens County
Columbus
Eldon Avenue
William B. Smith
Roosevelt relief bill draws Republican attacks on Hopkins
President Roosevelt returns from sea voyage to Washington to hear GOP charges over the $4.88 billion work relief program. Hopkins faces Senate confirmation questions as lawmakers debate his authority and the bill’s structure. The administration plans expanding projects for white collar workers with $300 million reserved for such activities.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
White House
Relief Administration
Blast Fire Kills Four in Hamilton Home Tragedy
A Sunday house fire in Hamilton killed a father and three children, with four others injured. Sheriff officials probe cause amid unconfirmed reports dynamite used in well work may have played a role. survivor John Alvin 4 aided his wife and family before reentering the blaze. Other victims include Heffie Arvin 8, Wilson Arvin 6, and Frances Johnson 6. Leonard Watson, survivor and son of Mrs Arvin, hospitalized severely.
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Hamilton
John Schumacher
John Alvin
Wallis
Arvin
Heffie Arvin
Wilson Arvin
Frances Johnson
Leonard Watson
Lulu
Orpha Jane
Carter Arvin
Once a Convict Now He’s Juror in Uniontown
Frank De Pietro, once jailed for failing to buy a dog license and unable to pay a fine, becomes a juror. Magistrate Jerry Arbadinita accepts De Pietro’s first two weeks’ pay as a juror in settlement of the outstanding fine.
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Uniontown
Frank de Pietro
Frank
de Pietro
Jerry Arbadinita
House Leaders Draft Fight for Social Security
In Washington the House delayed a final decision on the administration Social Security bill. Ways and Means members prepared to seek a gag rule restricting floor amendments as debate nears, while President Roosevelt pressures Congress amid a slow work-relief bill pace.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rules Committee
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Congress
House of Representatives
Hunt Man With Clawed Face Sought in Nagy Murder
Cleveland police hunted a burglar described as having clawed hands and face, killer of Elizabeth Nagy 39. Her husband Alex Nagy 41 found the body on return from a restaurant. A violent struggle left her hands bruised and nails broken, with smashed furniture and ransacked rooms.
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Cleveland
Elizabeth Nagy
Alex Nagy
Negg
Hauptmann alibi questioned by priest in Lindbergh case
Federal agents heard Rev. Michael Kalok recount visiting Hauptmann at a riding stable linked to Lindbergh’s Hopewell estate plans. The priest said Hauptmann rode horses in the Sourland Mountains and knew architect Robert Schumann, who studied the estate plans. Kalok, once pastor near Trenton, said he acted to reveal what he knew despite threats.
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Milwaukee
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Bronx
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Michael J. Kalok
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Hopewell
N. J
Sourland Mountains
St. Michael the Archangel
Trenton
Leroy C. Thompson
Bruno
Thompson
Robert A. Schumann
St. Joseph's Church
Cudahy
Will Rogers on relief work and statistics
Beverly Hills letter cites relief bill passed and laments lack of accurate data on who needs aid. Rogers argues to use statisticians to identify real needy and ensure at least 10 percent relief, noting existing ability to gather vast data but failure to count true beneficiaries.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Dakotas
Here
Honolulu
Will Rogers
Ohio to Seek Large Share of Public Works Funds
Six Ohio cities plan projects totaling about 215 million dollars of the 4.88 billion federal work relief fund. Ohio officials estimate 375,355 unemployed in the state could start work if funds are approved, including 242,900 families and 57,000 singles.
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Columbus
Ohio
Congress
Stillman
Washington
Morgan Made President of Labor Group
William M. Morgan of Newark was elevated to president of the Ohio Federation of Labor during a Sunday board meeting. The convention backed a broad legislative program including a 30 hour week and unemployment insurance with 350 labor representatives endorsing a slate of bills and a committee to push passage. Ora B. Chapman resigned as president as he assumes estate director duties. The Duffey and Hess bills were discussed with questions about benefit levels and funding while Ohio Typographical Unions criticized Federal Relief Administration printing concentration in Washington.
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Portsmouth
Federal Relief Administration
Washington
School Bus Wreck Injures Ten Students Near Amelia
A school bus carrying ten high school students overturned two miles west of Amelia after a front spring broke. Driver James Brooks says two students were aboard at the time. the wreck sent one pupil to a hospital with a serious injury and others treated at the scene.
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Amelia
James Brooks
Stresa Meeting Set as Allies Weigh Germany Rearmament
In Stresa Italy, Mussolini faces Britain and France as they plan responses to Germany’s Versailles violations. Italy seeks decisive action for peace, while Britain favors caution. France supports mutual aid pacts and stronger stand, with observers from many capitals expected. Locarno Pact may be scrapped or rewritten to sharpen enforcement.
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Associated Press
Benito Mussolini
Great Britain
Stresa
Italy
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Napoleon
Marengo
Rome
London
Lake Maggiore
France
James Laughlin Found Dead in Florida Estate
James Laughlin a 4th millionaire sportsman and Pittsburgh steel heir was found shot to the heart at his west end estate near Orlando. An automatic pistol lay near the body and Justice of the Peace F F Weatherby said no inquest would be held. His wife woke to a gunshot and found him by the foot of their bed.
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Orlando. Fla
James Laughlin
Pittsburgh
West End
Justice of the Peace
F. F. Weatherby
Apopka
Laughlin
Scouts Hunt in Mines For Two Pomeroy Boys
POMEROY scouts organized a Monday search for David Goodwin 14 and Donald Rolland 14 missing since Sunday noon. They were last seen walking toward hills behind Monkey Run. searchers comb abandoned mines as officials notify nearby cities.
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Pomeroy
David Goodwin
Norma Goodwin
Second Street
Donald Rolland
William Rolland
Main Street
Boy Scouts
Monkey Run
Minister to Canada To Be Buried Tuesday
Warren Delano Robbins United States Minister to Canada and first cousin of President Roosevelt will be buried Tuesday after a funeral at the Church of the Incarnation New York. He died Sunday in Doctors Hospital of pneumonia developed a week earlier. Burial will be private at Fairhaven Massachusetts.
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New York
Warren Delano Robbins
United States
Canada
Prevdent Roosevelt
Church of the Incarnation
Fairhaven
Mass
Robbins
Doctors Hospital
Pneu
Horn Stolen From Musician On Subway Sleeping
Police report Kenneth Fritz was awakened by Detective Francie A. Travis who recovered a trombone taken from between Fritz's knees on a New York subway. Stephen Sykes, 40, was arrested in connection with the incident.
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New York
Kenneth Fritz
Francie A. Travis
Travis
Fritz
Stephen Sykes
Girl, 7 Is Slain by Kidnapper Near Drumright
Kathryne Cline seven year old daughter of an oil field worker was abducted and killed early Monday. Her body with head injuries was found in a barn near Crow Oklahoma as a citizen posse and county officers hunted for the suspect. Doctors said she died likely at once after being struck. The girl had gone to a neighbor’s home about a quarter mile from her own. police and relatives joined the search as the body was discovered.
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Drumright
Okla
Kathryn Cline
Crow
Here
Seachera
Vergil de Shaw
A. C. Caine
The
Prairie On Company
Deshan
Ketheyn
Police Fearful for Lost Boy
Chicago authorities search dark alleys basements and abandoned shacks for four year old Richard Max Perrot missing four days. The red haired boy, nearly mute due to birth injury, was last seen with a tall thin man in shabby clothes. His parents plead for information as Coast Guard divers and volunteers continue the hunt.
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Chicago
Richard Max Perrot
Max
Coast Guard
Richard
Perrots
Six Negro Convicts Escape Prison Farm at Desaussure Camp
National Guardsmen and a large posse searched the Wateree River Swamp near Camden for six armed convicts who escaped after wounding guard Gilbert Mahaffey and overpowering two others. Mahaffey, 28, was seriously wounded in a gun battle and fatally wounded one fleeing convict. The escape occurred from Desaussure Camp as officers recovered rifles stolen from the prison office. A separate item notes contractor Henry Hossman, 62, collapsed fatally from a heart attack in a Portsmouth drug store.
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Camden
Wateree River
Gilbert Mahaffey
Desaussure
Reverend Suppan, longtime St. Aloysius pastor, dies
The Rev. J E Suppan aged 8 died today at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus. He served as pastor of St. Aloysius Academy at New Lexington for 28 years, marking a lengthy tenure before his death.
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Columbus
J. E. Suppan
St. Aloysiius Academy
New Lexington
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Torrential Downpour Threats Flood California and Beyond
Spring storms caused deaths across the south with 31 fatalities from tornadoes lightning and floods. Torrential rains disrupted northern and southern California with motorists marooned and transit services halted. A separate snow event and dust storms affected the Midwest and Great Plains, closing roads and stressing farmers while freezing temperatures alarmed fruit growers near Kansas City.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Florida
California
Montrose la Crescenta
Long Beach Areaa
Los Angeles
Lincoln Highway
Bedford
Washington
Middleweat
Kanesae
Misenurt
Kansas City
Mercury
Tornado Toll and Damage Across Gulf States
A weekend tornado roared from Louisiana through Mississippi and Alabama causing two deaths and over 200 injuries. Gloster Mississippi suffered major destruction with 74 homes wiped out, 41 severely damaged, and 28 houses plus 20 businesses partially damaged. Total property damage estimated at 900,000 dollars.
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Gloster
Mins
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Lake Providence
Minassssippi River
Dolorosa
Gilleburg
Miss
Mobile Ala
McComb
Natchez
Louis Kahn Said
Athens Police Seek Four Escaped Reformatory Inmates
Athens police are on the lookout for four young convicts who escaped Sunday from the United States Industrial Reformatory at Chillicothe. The men are Gordon Bates alias John Levekey or Paul Bowers 27 of Munney Lewie Edward Means 17 of Cuscatway Md Paul Curley alias Paul Rogers 25 of Barker Ind and Jack Vincent alias Vincent Dably 20 of Jackson Miss. Rewards of 50 dollars are offered for each capture.
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Athens
United States Industrial Reformatory
Chilacothe
Gordon Bates
John Levekey
Paul Bowers
Munney
Lewie Edward Means
Cuscatway
Paul Curley
Paul Rogers
Barker Ind
Jack Vincent
Vincent Dably
Jackson
Snow and sleet forecast for Athens Tuesday
The Athens district reports 0.35 inches of rain in the past 24 hours as a northeast moving disturbance brings a forecast of rain mixed with sleet and snow for Tuesday. Temperatures range from the forties to near 88 on Sunday with a low around 42 overnight.
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Winties
Ohio Valley
Athens
Thomas Removal Hearing Set After Illness Pause
Columbus The state civil service commission planned to resume the hearing on Preston E. Thomas appealing his removal as warden of Ohio Penitentiary. Thomas, almost recovered from illness, had a bronchitis attack that worsened a heart condition, suspending the prior session.
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Columbus
Preston E. Thomas
State Civil Service Commission
Ohio Penitentiary
Thomas
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