Pay Cut Limit Still $2,500 for Government Workers
A rebel House blocked the Democratic economy bill by voting 173 to 148 to raise the salary exemption from 1 000 to 2 500 and then 185 to 97 to approve the pay reduction section. Ohio delegation split 11 to 7 for the 2 500 exemption amid heated debate led by Rep. LaGuardia.
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Washington
U.P
Ohio
Sweeney
Lamneck
Underwood
Crosser
Hess
Cooper
West
White
McClintock
Mouser
Bolton
Polk
Fiesinger
Cable
Moore
Jenkins
Brand
Seiberling
LaGuardia
New York City
House
McDuffie
Economy Committee
Britten
Illinois
McCormick
Scolds Bandit For Jitters During Robbery
In Chicago on April 28 a nervous bandit robbed the Oak Glen Trust and Savings Bank in Lansing of 5000 dollars before his swarthy accomplice with a submachine gun berated him. The pistol discharged accidentally during the drawer activity and the two fled as cashier William Maurer noted the swarthy man appeared to be berating his partner.
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Chicago
Oak Glen Trust and Savings Bank
Lansing
William Maurer
Adjutant General Henderson to Cadiz for mine strike talks
Adjutant General Frank D Henderson will fly to Cadiz to review mine strike conditions and receive reports from National Guard observers. He then heads to Washington for a conference with Governor White amid governors' dinner at the White House.
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Columbus
U.R
Frank D. Henderson
Cadiz
National Guard
Adjutant General
Washington
Governor White
White
President Hoover
White House
Henderson
Ohio
Grading Work Starts on Junior High Hill on High Street
City crews began grading the Junior High School hill on High Street. After grading, the Board of Education plans to install a sidewalk with janitorial labor involved.
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High Street
Board of Education
Norfolk Man On Atlantic For Semi Final Confere nce With Purported Kidnapers
Norfolk banker Edwin B. Bruce Curtis and Lieut George L Richard prepared a cryptic approach to kidnapers of Charles A Lindbergh Jr aboard the motor yacht Marcon. Curtis aimed to mediate a possible meeting with Lindbergh after a cryptic emissary indicated kidnapping figures. The crew spent the night at Norfolk naval base awaiting departure as Curtis waited for a clear signal.
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Norfolk
Atlantic
Marcon
Norfolk Naval Base
Curtis
Edwin B. Bruce
Elmira
George L. Richard
U.P
Chesapeake Bay
John Hughes Curtis
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Baby
Lindbergh
They Spin and Chop Heads in Savage Amazon Trek
Doctor Sterling and Smithsonian explorers study Jivaros who labor as women dig and spin while men hunt. A chief with sixty skulls embodies the tribe's most valued feat. The piece contrasts primitive head hunting with money’s utility and notes stars and the 20th Century train schedule hopefuls.
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Doctor Sterling
Smithsonian Institute
Jivaros
Train wreck kills two aboard Maple Leaf Flyer
In South Bend Indiana a west bound Maple Leaf Flyer derailed on a high embankment. Seven cars and the engine left the track and one car slid into the street. A car crashed into the Bradburn home trapping a man and his son who were pulled free by firemen. two trainmen were killed and another man and a child injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
U.P
Bradburn
John Quick Sentenced in West Union Slaying Case
John Quick a 70 year old former Manchester village policeman was sentenced to an indeterminate term in the Ohio Penitentiary for the killing of Lawrence McCreary 28 during an attempted drunkenness arrest in West Union Ohio.
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West Union. O
John Quick
Manchester
Ohio
Quick
Lawrence McCreary
Refrigerator Sold Fast From Household Goods Ad
Ben Roberts of this city sold a 75 pound oak side ice refrigerator after placing it in the Household Goods column of The Messenger. The item was described as first class condition at a bargain price and the sale occurred two days after the ad appeared. Dial 21181 for details.
Roosevelt Leads as Delegates Split in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia dispatch reports at least 50 of Pennsylvania's 76 Democratic delegates pledged to Gov. Roosevelt with a possible 60. Smith supporters claim 24 delegates may be counted after tabulations. Roosevelt leads Smith by about 20,000 in the popular vote with 2,245 districts still unreported. In the Republican primary Senator Davis builds a large lead over General Butler, who concedes defeat.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Pennsylvania
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Alfred F. Smith
Smith
James J. Davis
Smedhey D. Butler
Davis
Voters Plan to Fool Politicians This Year
Hollywood dispatch reports voter sentiment against Roosevelt’s primary clash with Al Smith in Massachusetts and Smedley Butler in Pennsylvania. The writer predicts voters will defy politicians and vote against all incumbents if possible.
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Hollywood
Calif
al Smith
Roosevelt
Smith
Massachusetts
Aimee
Smedley Butler
Pennsylvania
Will
Wealthy turfman bids fond farewell to his dog Baby Ginter
Frank Callahan a wealthy Grand Circuit figure in Milwaukee buried his Pomeranian Baby Ginter in an ornate $400 casket and near $1000 vault. The dog aged 11 was called his greatest friend as crowds gathered at his West Market home for an elaborate funeral judged sacrilegious by ministers. Dr. Shipman oversaw funeral rites.
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Tiffin
Frank Callahan
Ginter
Callahan
Milwaukee
C. E. Shipman
Callanan
West Market
West Perry
Bankers Now Being Grilled by Senate Panel
Washington April 28 Senator Norbeck chairman of the Senate Banking Committee accused banks of acting as bears and warned the investigation could broaden to include them. He said banks are restricting loans harming deflation and asset values and not passing federal relief benefits or aiding the Fed credit expansion. Federal Reserve data showed leading city banks reduced loans on securities by 509 million dollars since March 2 while 113 million dollars in reserve bank credit remained available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Norbeck
Senate Banking Committee Today
Federal Reserve
250 Guards in Eastern Fields
About 250 Ohio National Guard troops remained on duty in the Eastern Ohio coal strike area after 175 officers and men were withdrawn by order of Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson and mine operators. A Mass meeting of about 4,000 strikers at Bellaire, led by John Cinque, adopted resolutions protesting troop deployments and alleging militiamen fired on civilians.
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Cadiz
Ohio National Guard
Ohio
Frank D. Henderson
R. L. Ireland, Jr
Hanna Coal Company
Henderson
Bellaire
John Cinque
United Mines Workers Union
George White
Four Athens Women and One Man Post Surgical Operations
Mrs Margaret Frost Mrs Bernice Morria Nickell Mrs Amy Kimes and Glenn McConkey all of Athens are in Sheltering Arms Hospital following operative procedures.
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Margaret Frost
Bernice Morria Nickell
Amy Kimes
Glenn McConkey
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Flour requests from needy families in Athens
About 300 to 400 residents in Athens city and township seek flour via Red Cross at City Hall. Miss Peart French says applications close Saturday noon with checks for duplicates after names list. Flour not yet arrived from Beasley Milling due to nationwide shipments. distribution will begin as soon as wheat is milled.
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Athens City
Red Cross
City Hall
Miss Peart French
Athens Township
Miss French
Security Savings Bank
Aour
Beasley Milling Company
Chicago
United States
Athens County
Roosevelt Urges Realistic Rule Based on Experience
Richmond April 28 Governor Roosevelt told a governors conference that sound government should rest on experience not theory. He cited Washington’s lack of reliance on economic theory and urged unity in Washington's common sense while Hoover spoke on nationwide tax reform. Governor Ritchie challenged Hoover on generalized calls for economy.
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Richmond
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hoover
Washington
White House
Virginia
Roosevelt
George Washington
Albert C. Ritchie
Ritchie
Ingalls Attacks Brown at Youngstown Rally
David B. Ingalls, rival Republican candidate for governor, assailed Clarence J. Brown secretary of state at a Youngstown rally. He accused Brown of trading public jobs for political favors and padding the state payroll to support political workers labeled as inspectors or clerks.
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Youngstown
U.P
Clarence J. Brown
David 8. Ingalls
Brown
Ingalla
County Schools Close Friday With Teacher Help
Athena County decides to end the school term Friday but thanks to teachers many children could finish the semester. Welfare workers praise dedication of Supt. Alex Reot, Wesley Walburn, and Eleanor Minister for feeding and clothing efforts. Wheat delivery will continue with parents now responsible for cooking at most schools.
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Athena County
O. Bird
Athens
Athens County
Alex Reot
Wesley Walburn
Mise Eleanor
Achoola
Mra. Bird
Spring Frolic Opens Tonight at Athena High School
The Athena Junior and Senior High School present a two night Spring Frolic at the high school auditorium with colorful costumes and varied makeups. Senior High will perform plays using kitchen and living room sets while Thursday nights skits mix everyday clothes with stage effects. The program features Starlight chorus costumes with star crowns, Morning Glory dance in rainbow colors, Rubin dance with overalls and large hats, and a circus skit including a blue suited clown and trapeze artist.
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Akita
Athena
Couldn't Endure Shame In Liquor Case Suicide Case
Charleston West Virginia April 28 AP The death by suicide of F H Campbell 50 of Ansted at Roanoke Virginia Wednesday night marks the second such case in six months among persons charged with liquor law violations Officers said Campbell had pleaded guilty to selling liquor last week and named William Evans Ansted coal operator as his principal customer in a note near his body He could not endure the disgrace of his experience Mrs Gertrude Fortune Oak Hill recently killed herself before arraignment in federal court on a liquor charge
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Charleston
W. Va
Au.p
F. H. Campbell
Roanoke
Campbell
G. W. McClintle
Ww. H. Evans
Ansted
Gertrude Fortune
Oak Hill
Modoc Youth Ends 60 Day Fast On Navy Dream
The Modoc youth John Sirotnik ends a 60 day water fast to improve health for a Navy exam. He weighed 170 pounds before the fast, dropped to 99, then regained to 120. He hopes to pass the physical after recovery and plans another exam. His life story mirrors Horatio Alger themes with school and athletic prowess.
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Modoc
U.S. Navy
Horatio Alger
Sirotnik
Greena Run School
Congress Is Looking But Not Very Hard
United Press reports that major figures in Congress employ relatives on official staff. Senate Democrat leader Joseph T. Robinson lists five aides including a brother-in-law and mother-in-law paid from Senate funds. Republican leader James E. Watson confirms a temporary niece on staff. The piece notes widespread nepotism and hints at reform efforts while criticizing self-dealing.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Kia
Little Rock
Ark
Robinson
United Preas
James BE. Wateon
Aino Waa
H. Grady Miller
Senator Robinson
Southwest Joint Stock Land
Hank
Bunghole
Spring Arrives With Gentle Showers and Warming Temperatures
Officials reported a milder morning with springlike showers and a rising thermometer near the sixties. A late frost had occurred last night as the Hocking River remained at a low stage around 3.6 feet, down from 3.7 feet yesterday.
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Hocking
Police Question Suspect in Attempted Murder Case
Canton police questioned a suspect today in the attempted murder of Harry Bouklias a 43 year old freelance investigator and circulation employee of the Obin Examiner a weekly newspaper published at Columbus.
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Canton
Harry Bouklias
Obin Examiner
Columbus
Young Poet Hart Crane Drowns at Sea
Hart Crane, a young poet, drowned while sailing from Vera Cruz to New York on the steamer Orizaba. The radiogram, received by his uncle N B Madden, stated the tragedy near Cleveland on April 28.
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Cleveland
Hart Crane
Vera Cruz
New York
Orizaba
N. B. Madden
Porter urges parents to guide youths toward suitable vocations
Dr. James P B Porter head of Ohio University psychology outlines three rules for vocational guidance at an East Side P T A meeting. He stresses early self knowledge, understanding job requirements, and evaluating emotional impact, warning many unemployed made wrong career choices in youth. The program included officer nominations for next year and musical items.
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James PB. Porter
Department of Psychology
Ohio University
East Side
Parent-Teacher Association
Pareter
Porter
England
Gamertafelder
John Dowlery
Mra
John
Emmet Rowles
Mise Louix
Massie Trial Ends As Jury Deliberates Slaying Case
In Honolulu four Americans Massie Jones Lord and Fortescue face possible verdicts on charges of slaying Kahahawai to avenge an attack on a naval officer’s wife. Clarence Darrow delivered a passionate defense urging release as Prosecutor John Dewey pressed for punishment and justice.
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Honolulu
U.rje
Joe Kahahawal
Clarence Darrow
John Y
Thia Dra
Charles Davia
Thomas H. Masaie
Granville Fortescue
Darrow
Massie Massie
Kahahawai
Thalia Massie
Judgment Awarded Over Estate Dispute
Frans L Woodworth as administrator of E Woodworth's estate was awarded 13057 49 by a jury against Roger J Jones administrator of Mrs Maude L Woodworth's estate. The verdict follows a yearlong heirs dispute over estate distribution after the death in an automobile accident. Jury members included Johnson Loeffler Dorr Ross Humphi Altman Backus Biddison Barber Thomas and foreman Fierce. Ethel Shirley filed a related neglect claim from Louis Shirley in Common Pleas.
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Frans L. Woodworth
E. Woodworth
Roger J. Jones
Maude L. Woodworth
Woodworth
Johnson
Earnest Loeffler
Carlos Dorr
Grace Ross
Minnie Humphi
J. L. Altman
Clara Backus
Biddison
Elsie Barber
Fay
Jessie Thomas
Fierce
Foreman
Ethel Shirley
Louis Shirley
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Ben Roberts
Mr. Roberts
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Ohio Sportsman
Baby Ginter
Ingalls
Athens High School
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Horatio Alger, Jr
Keens Run High School
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
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