Continuation Of Business Rise Seen In 1937 Forecast
Bernard Nichols of The Pittsburgh Business Review told Southeastern bio bankers and University of Pittsburgh faculty that business will rise through 1937 with profits higher than 1929. He warned of possible early setbacks like 1923 or 1927 and noted higher wholesale prices and improving agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Nichols
The
Pittsburgh Business Review
Southeastern Bio Bankers
Ohio University Colege of Commerce
Banking Forum
Charles S. Tippetts
School of Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh
Montford Jones
Pittsburgh School
Eli
Court Change Hearing Ends
The Senate Judiciary Committee wraps seven weeks of hearings on Roosevelt’s Supreme Court enlargement bill with 75 witnesses over 200 hours and no clear majority. Eighteen members remain split as two uncommitted senators will decide reporting. final Senate vote expected in June.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Senate
Provisional Board Sues Meigs Coal Company Over Payments
The Lost Run Coal Company of Meigs County faces a common pleas court suit by the Bituminous Coal Producers Board seeking 785.25 dollars for failing to pay one cent per ton of coal mined for board expenses. The case notes firms signing the coal code must aid the board. The Lost Run Company reportedly paid over 800 dollars but owes the remaining 785.25. Charles M. Wetzler dies at 84, longtime Eagle-Gazette president in Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lost Run Coal Co
Meigs County
Bituminous Coal Producers Board
Common Pleas Court
Coal Producers Board
Lost Run Company
Marriage Meddlers Sequel Starts in The Messenger
The Monday April 26 issue of The Messenger begins a new sequel to Adele Garrison's Married Comrades. It continues the tale of all the beloved and rival characters from the ongoing serial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Adele Garrison
Congressmen Outline Plan For Aug 15 Adjournment
Democratic leaders proposed a four point plan to adjourn by August 15. Enacted measures would include the Supreme Court enlargement program government reorganization efficiency wage and hour laws and all appropriation bills. Some projects would be discarded or revised to fit the budget. Senator Byrnes led the push to trim the relief loan total with Bailey and King backing the cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W.P
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Administration
Supreme Court
White House
Wagner
Bankhead-Jones
Harrison Educational Aid
James F. Byrnes
S. C
Josiah W. Bailey
N. C
William H. King
Utah
Predicts New Effort For Parochial Aid
Rep. J F Coady of Columbus said supporters will try next week to push the Waldvogel parochial school bill through the House Education Committee. The group backing three parochial aid measures plans to filibuster other pending legislation during the rush before adjournment.
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Columbus
J. F. Coady
The
United Press Today
Friends of Parochial
House Education Committee
Coady
Education Committee
Gable Fraud Case to Jury
A jury considers whether Violet Wells Norton defrauded by alleging Clark Gable was the father of her child and sought money for support. Norton identified Gable on the stand as she inspected him closely, ending with shouts and courtroom laughter as Judge Cosgrave intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
U.P
Violet Wells Norton
Clark Gable
Gable
George Cosgrave
British Freighters Bring Food Under Hood Escort to Bilbao
Three British freighters arrived in Bilbao under the protection of the battle cruiser Hood and two destroyers carrying millions of pounds worth of food for the hungry city amid wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilbao
Spain
Hood
Duke Threatens Libel Action Over Criticizing Book
The Duke of Windsor demands withdrawal of Geoffrey Dennis’s Coronation Commentary from William Heinemann Ltd and a public apology after damning depictions. A libel writ would follow if refused, with the book published April 12 detailing alleged royal scandals and associates, including reference to “rich American Jewesses.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Duke of Windsor
Allen and Overy
United Press
William Heinemann, Ltd
Geoffrey Dennis
Pennis
Miners Union Opens Aggressive Drive in Harlan County
United Mine Workers launch an intensive organizing campaign in Harlan County Kentucky. District president William Turnblazer says 18 organizers cover the county with Kentucky officers providing protection. The drive follows Senate Civil Liberties Committee testimony about mine operator tactics and Supreme Court affirmation of the Wagner Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AUP
Senate
Harlan County
United Mine Workers
William Turnblazer
Kentucky
Turnblazer
Senate Civil Liberties Committee
Supreme Court
Gary Cooper to Become Father in September
Gary Cooper announced he will become a father in September. It will be the first child for Cooper and his wife Veronica Balfe, who acted on screen as Sandra Shaw.
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Hollywood U.P
Gary Cooper
Cooper
Veronica Balfe
New York
Sandra Shaw
Radio Bible Class Leader Named American Mother 1937
Mrs. Carl R. Gray of Omaha named American Mother of 1937 in New York. She says the honor reflects her life philosophy as a religion and her aim to be a capable homemaker, sympathetic mother, and helper in the community. She has long run a radio Bible class. her husband is Union Pacific president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad
Gray
Wichita
Kan
Millions on Social Security Rolls Reported by Board
Washington report says 2 711 708 workers listed with the Social Security Board and 26 696 137 workers are eligible for old age benefits at 65, representing more than one fifth of the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
The
Society Security Board
Strikers Storm Rubber Plant In Akron
Picket lines surrounded the downtown Firestone Rubber Co offices after a night demonstration. Police reserves rushed to the plant as more than 100 non strikers were moved out and workers like maintenance staff and supervisors were escorted from the site. The eight week Firestone strike escalated with crowds at the gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AKRON
U.P
Firestone Rubber Co
Firestone
First Central
Mother of Three Held After Georgia Shooting
Mrs. Coy A. Stephenson, 40, was held without charges in Moultrie Georgia after the fatal shooting of Jessie Mae Wilkes, 30, who was struck by three bullets from a pistol hidden in a paper bag. Wilkes had previously been indicted for defaming Stephenson, mother of three.
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Moultrie
U.pix
Coy A. Stephenson
Jessie Mae Wilkes
Charges City Laborites With Relief Strike Plot
In Columbus two weeks after a relief sit-down at the State house, a brief in common pleas court alleges the Columbus Federation of Labor planned the event at its headquarters. William Green AF of L president and Francis J. Dillon AF of L representative are named in a suit to enjoin revocation of the Columbus Federation charter.
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Columbus
U.P
Statehouse
Columbus Federation of Labor
Common Pleas Court
Paul M. Herbert
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Francis J. Dillon
A. F. of
L.field
Columbus Federation
2700 Workers Quit At Wisconsin Plant
In JANESVILLE Wisconsin the Chevrolet and Fisher body plants sent 2700 workers home as a fresh dispute between labor and management halted production.
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Wisconsin
Janesville
Wis
U.P
Chevrolet
Fisher
Price-Fixing Milk Measure Is Voted Out in Ohio House
Columbus reports the defeat of Hummell milk price fixing by 69 to 47 after a turbulent session. Rep. Carl F. Wintzer led opposition citing farmer support concerns and the bill’s price-boosting aims. The measure would have created a five member commission to set marketing areas, manage surplus milk, and levy fines.
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Columbus
U.P
Carl F. Wintzer
Auglaize
Winter
Hum Bill Diverts 5 Million for Ohio Relief
Senate leaders press final passage to divert about 5 million dollars from the General Appropriations Bill to fund the state's share of aid to the poor. Governor Davey asked the move, which benefits municipalities and townships more than small counties with limited intangible tax receipts.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Senate
Davey
Tobacco control bill clears Ohio House with eight districts
The Ohio House approved the tobacco control measure by 106 to 0. The bill creates eight marketing districts split evenly between cigar filler and barley tobacco. It requires compacts with other tobacco producing states before taking effect.
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Columbus-Aup
House
Ohio
Sabback Family Files Three Divorce Suits
Divorce suits heard in common pleas court involve Joseph Sabback, his brother Michael, and Michael's son Fred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
U.P
Sabback
Common Pleas Court
Joseph Sabback
Michael
Fred
Miss Fran Doerfer Snubs Clark Gable in Portland Claim
Miss Fran Doerfer testified in Los Angeles court that she briefly dated Clark Gable during his Portland lumberjack period. The claim ties to Violet Wells Norton’s assertion of betrayal in England.
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Clark Gable
Fran Doerfer
Los Angeles Court
Portland
Gable
Miss Doerfer
Violet Wells Norton
England
Followers of Father Divine in New York crowd court scene
More than 5,000 followers gather around the Criminal Courts Building as Father Divine, called God by his adherents, pleads not guilty to assault charges against a white process server. Police manage the crowd while supporters chant Peace. He was arrested after being found hiding in Milford, Connecticut. Bail is posted in cash as a woman in red dresses delivers a large stack of five dollar bills.
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New York
UPI
Father Divine
Criminal Courts
Milford
Conn
Divine Cult
Gallia Native Burns To Death in Warren
Gallia native Mrs. Ellis Hayden 64 died at her Warren Ohio home after lighting a match to start a gas heater caused her clothing to ignite. She was confined to her home with a broken leg when the fatal fire occurred. She is survived by her husband and a daughter.
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Gallipolis
Ellis Hayden
Warren
Ohio
Hotels Regain Service After Track Ends Strike
Milwaukee area hotels return to full operation as the four large properties resume restaurant and dining room service and restore waiter maid telephone and elevator functions after the strike ends.
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Milwaukee
Wis
U.P
Union rift widens as Lewis faction split grows
President William Green of the A F of L declares the 2,000,000 CIO affiliated unions illegitimate, sealing a historic schism. He calls an emergency Cincinnati meeting May 18 with 108 loyal unions to oppose C SO plans and fund a counter organizing drive.
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William Green
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Committee For Industrial Organization
Organized Labor Movement
America
A. F. of L. Executive Council
Green
C.so
Lewis
Executive Council
Cincinnati
C.lo
C.S.O
Atlanta
Federation
John L. Lewis
Dissolution Sought of Aluminum Co. of America Monopoly
The Justice Department filed suit in the Southern District of New York seeking dissolution of the Aluminum Co. of America on charges of monopolistic control and violation of federal antitrust law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
Federal District Court
Southern District of New York
The
Aluminum Co. of America
Residents Brace for New Ohio River Dam Flood Limits
Gallia County residents anticipate higher water levels from the Eureka Dam project on the Ohio River near August 1. Boating enthusiasm grows as people plan aquatic activities and boat clubs form in Pomeroy Pt Pleasant Gallipolis and Middleport.
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Gallipolis
United States Engineers
Huntington
W. Va
Ohio River
Eureka
Gallia County
Ohio
Kanawha
Raccoon Creek
Raccoon Island
Vinton
Pomeroy
Pt. Pleasant
Middleport
Eureka Dam
Letart Falls
Meigs County
Kanawha River
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Lancaster
U.R
Charles M. Wetzler
Eagle-Gazette Publishing Co
AIR Giants
Atlantic
Pan American
Boeing Aircraft Plant
Seattle
Duke
Dennis
Wallis Simpson
Austria
Madrid
Miners’ Union
Big Sunday Messenger
Georgia
Gallia
Council
C LO
United Auto Workers Union
General Motors Corporation
Oshawa
Ont
U.A.W.A
National Guardsmen
Auburn
National Labor Relations Board
Stockton
Calif
Harry R. Hurn
Messenger
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