Lindberghs Plan New Leg of Air Tour Over Arctic
Charles A Lindbergh and wife land at Baker Lake on an Orient-bound vacation leg and plan to resume toward Tokio. They may follow a safer semi circular 1300 mile route via Hunter Bay to Aklavik Northwest Territory, amid doubts about the original direct crossing. Local pilots warned the northern flight would be dangerous.
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Churchill
Man
U.r.ol
Charles A. Lindbergh
Baker Lake
Orient
Baker
Aklavik
Brthwest
Hunter Bay
Lindbergh
Northwoods
Denver woman coal operator invited to White House conference
Josephine Roche of Denver, the only woman coal operator invited to the proposed White House conference on stabilizing the soft coal industry, says she welcomes the chance to testify on the benefits of high wage scales and union labor in mines. She runs the second largest coal company in Colorado.
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Josephine Roche
Denver
White House
Colorado
Ferican fliers Pangborn and Herndon miss Post-Gatty record
Abarovsks, Siberia reports Clyde E Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr arriving after a flight of about 6 000 miles from China. They failed to reach New York in time to beat the Post Gatty record, ending hopes of lowering the transboard distance record.
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Abarovsk
Siberia
Clyde E. Pangborn
Hae Herndon, Jr
Barovsk
China
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Khabarovsk
York
Ould Pangborn
Herndon
New York
Post-Gatty
Robbins and Zones Restart Flight Toward Fort Worth Texas
Fairbanks Alaska Aug 4 Reginald Robbins and Harold S Zones who failed to complete a nonstop Seattle to Tokyo refueling attempt due to rain and fog rested here before resuming their flight toward Fort Worth Texas.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
U.P
Reginald Robbins
Harold
Setie
Tokio
Fort Worth
Tory
Fort , Tex
Boy Dies After Train Collision at Nevada Crossing
Aug 4 report from Bucyrus says Jack Martin seven of Sandusky was killed when a Pennsylvania train struck a car at a Nevada crossing. He rode with Fred Begett, also of Sandusky, on a visit. The incident occurred Monday night near here.
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Bucyrus
Jack Martin
Sandusky
Pennsylvania
Crosse
Nevada
Here
Wight
Martin
Fred Begett
Nothing Ever Happens In Our Country But Interest and Taxes
A cryptic Beverly Hills letter reflects on a society dulled by debt and tax burdens. The writer laments lack of political action in 1932 and predicts Hoover might lose drive for punishment as the nation grows weary and financially strained.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Hoover
Will
Hatred of God Taught in Soviet Russia
The Fish Committee of Congress hears that hatred of God is taught openly by the Soviet government. The Magazine Page of The Messenger features an article arguing Communists are theists and oppose religion, claiming even children are taught to hate God and religious fiefdoms.
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Russia
Fish Committee of Congress
The
Messenger
Rus
Edison lauded as greatest public servant of his era
The text praises Thomas Edison for his public service and impact, claiming he has distributed millions to workers, illuminated schools, labs, libraries, workshops, and homes, and ranks him alongside Washington and Lincoln as a leading American figure.
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Thomas Edison
Washington
Lincoln
If There Had Been No Heaven for Edison
A quotation contrasts Voltaire’s critique of superstition with a modern version for Edison. It suggests that without belief in a sublime afterlife or heaven, one might invent such a concept to support enduring ambition and legacy in science and invention.
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Voltaire
Goa
Edison
George Bernard Shaw Leaves Russia for England
George Bernard Shaw, aged seventy five, departs Russia seeking comfort in England. He calls Stalin one of the world’s outstanding personalities and says he would have stayed in Russia if younger, but is too old to change his domicile. Continued on Page 4.
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George Bernard Shaw
Russia
England
Stalin
Sheriff seeks armored county sedan after bakery raid
Fremont Aug 4. Sheriff Tom H Pask may outfit the county sheriff car with armor plates shatterproof glass and a machine gun following a robbery at Liberty Baking Company last Tuesday. County Commissioner Guy H Keller called the chase foolhardy.
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Fremont
U.P
Tom H. Pask
Guy H. Keller
Keller
Liberty Baking Company
Bomb Three Homes Hit Amid Miner Strike Front
Bombing of three miners homes intensified the coal strike war. Sam Darway of Coverdale, a United Mine Workers member, saw his house blown apart by dynamite under the porch, shattering windows and tearing the foundation after he resumed work at Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company following a June agreement.
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Pittsburgh
U.P
Sam Darway
Coverdale
Darway
United Mine Workers
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company
Weather Report From Athens County District
Athens County observer Mr. C N France reports .45 of an inch of rain yesterday. The night brought cooler air but no drastic temperature drop. At noon today the thermometer read 80 with a forecast of lower readings if rain returns.
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C. N. France
Athens County
Roosevelt Faces Dry Vote Test For 1932 Campaign
Governor Roosevelt has a chance to win the dry vote as Baker emphasizes bread not drink as the key issue for the 1932 campaign.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Seen as Possible Dry-Friendly Candidate
United Press reports that anti prohibition groups inquire whether Roosevelt would declare noninterference with enforcement of the 18th Amendment, a move that could ease his path among dry voters. Other Democrats stress economic issues as central to 1932, while Roosevelt has avoided pro prohibition talk and previously supported repeal as New York governor.
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Washington
Franklin, D. Roosevelt
New York
United Press
Roosevelt
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Wickersham Commission
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
John J. Raskob
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Raskob
Democratic National Committee
New Murder Crews Start Draining Quarry at Lima
Lima authorities announce a new crew in the double murder case as the abandoned stone quarry is drained. Thelma Woods, 17, and Earl Truesdale, 20, were killed May 30, their battered bodies found in the quarry ditch. Investigators plan to pump to the bottom hoping to uncover weapons used by the killers.
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Lima
U.P
O. J. Roush
Miss Thelma Woods
Earl Truesdale
Unordered doughnuts and taxis linked to taxi rate war
Columbus police believe a rate war in the taxi business prompted a harassment campaign against Mrs Paul Goulding wife of the Safety Taxicab Company superintendent. She received six dozen doughnuts she did not order and several uncalled taxis were sent to her home during the past week.
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Columbus
U.R
Paul Goulding
Safety
Senator Lloyd Injured in Auto Crash Near Portsmouth
State Senator John G. Lloyd received cuts and bruises when his car overturned three times while swerving to avoid a pedestrian near Portsmouth.
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Lloyd
Portsmouth
John G. Lloyd
Athens Citizens Sign Note to Secure South Bridge Funds
Citizens of Athens signed a note for 4500 dollars to cover Athens County’s share of 28,500 for the South Bridge project after county estimates fell short. City officials and local businessmen united to borrow the funds from a local bank, contingent on bid savings possibly reducing county costs.
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Athens
South Corporation
Athens County
Athena
State Highway Department
Final Legislation Passed By Council On South Bridge Project
Athens City Council approved plans for the South Bridge over the Hocking River and a state contract for construction. Bid date eyed for late August, with President Street widened to 36 feet and Court Street repaved. The current bridge will be abandoned and President Street made one way as Mulberry Street traffic is shifted.
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Athens
Hocking River
State Highway Department
State
President Street
Court Street
Union
President
Mulberry Street
Richland Avenue
State Hospital
Monster Fleet Being Planned For U S Navy
Navy Secretary Adams approves a policy sheet calling for a strong navy second to none and for completing the Akron class dirigible program. The plan includes building a sister ship to the Akron and aims to maintain war efficiency in peacetime while supporting national policy and commerce.
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Washington
Adams
Navy
U. S
Curtis D. Wilber
Navy Department
United States
Adama
Akron
Goodyear Zeppelin Works
Ohio
Athens City to Pay Share on North Bridge Approach
The city of Athena agrees to pay 4700 dollars as its portion of the north approach to the bridge from President Street. The remainder will be covered by road and Athens County. If formalities are completed, construction could start this month.
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North Corporation
Gordon K. Bush
North Hill
Columbus Gas Rate Increase Denied by State Commission
The Public Utilities Commission denied the Columbus Gas and Fuel Company emergency rate request, ruling the commission lacked jurisdiction. Edward C. Turner warned the denial could push the firm toward receivership, while city counsel James M. Butler said the company’s claims were mis-stated.
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Columbus Gas Company
Columbus
Columbus Gas and Fuel Company
Public Utilities Commission
Edward C. Turner
James M. Butler
Don’t Do This Don’t Do That But If You Do It Will Ferment
New York shoppers visit a Fifth Avenue shop selling pressed bricks claimed to ferment into wine if mishandled. An anti liquor official weighs legality as a young clerk instructs customers on dissolving bricks and avoiding improper handling while listing grape product choices such as Port and Burgundy.
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New York
U.P
Marble Collegiate Church
Fifth Avenue
Fred A. Victor
Anti-Saloon League
Prohibition
Drew McCampbell
Gehenna
Merger Denied By Investigator
Washington report states Examin er BE A C Devoe recommended the Interstate Commerce Commission deny the Michigan and Ohio railroad merger. The Detroit Toledo and Ironton sought authority to acquire rival lines, with Pennroad Corp owning the majority of DT&I shares and Pennsylvan ia able to control the applicant via Pennroad.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Examiner BE. A. C
Pennroad
Devoe
Pennsylvania
Nippert Resigns Assembly Seat to Seek Cincinnati Council
Representative Louis Nippert of Cincinnati resigned from the General Assembly to Governor White. The move is to be accepted and Nippert plans to run for Cincinnati city council.
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Nippert
Columbus
Louis Nippert
Cincinnati
General Assembly
White
Initiation Planned by Red Men of Athens and Pomeroy
The Red Men of Athens and Pomeroy plan a joint open air initiation Wednesday night in a Burlingham woods halfway between the cities. If weather stops the ceremony it will be moved to next Saturday night. Past Grand Sachem L. E. Miller of Circleville will attend.
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Red Men of
Athens
Pomeroy
Burlingham
L. E. Miller
Circleville
Sophomore from Troy Township wins state ag speech
A Troy Township High School sophomore and winner of Ohio state vocational agriculture public speaking contest at Ohio State University last winter will attend the annual vocational agriculture conference at Wooster. Sponsored by the State Departments of Education and Vocational Agriculture, Bailey will deliver his speech Why Educate for Life on the Farm, the same address he used to win at Columbus. His win also earns him the right to attend the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 25.
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Bailey
Coolville
Troy Township
Ohio State University
Wooster
State Department of Education
State Department of Vocational Agriculture
Columbus
Springfield
Mass
Captain Hawks Lands in New York
Captain Frank M Hawks landed his fast plane at Roosevelt Field in New York on August 4 after departing Wheeling, West Virginia at 9 30 a m. The arrival occurred at 1 25 p m.
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Hawks
New York
Frank M Hawks
Wheeling
W. V
Roosevelt Wield
Rioting In Chicago as Eviction Sparks Communist Unrest
National Guard mobilized in readiness as hundreds of rioters clash in a South Michigan Avenue district after a tenant eviction. Three Black men die and four are wounded amid street fighting that pits unemployed Communist sympathizers against police and bailiffs. Mayor asks troops to stand by.
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Chicago
Usph
National Guard
Milnes
Maseed
Camp Grant
Anton J. Carmak
Mackinac
Ruaaia
M. J. Kelliner
South
Michigan Avenue
Nagro
John O'Neil
Unemployed Council
Mine Store Bombed Near UMWA Headquarters in Warwood
An explosion likely from a bomb wrecked Michael Hanollis' store adjoining the United Mine Workers of America headquarters in Warwood West Virginia. No injuries were reported. Costanzo Coal Company officials call the blast an attempt to wreck the union HQ as 150 Elm Grove businessmen urged Governor Conley to pull state troopers from the district.
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Wheeling
W. Va
U.R
United Mine Workers of America
Warwood
Elm Grove
William G. Conley
Costanzo Coal Company
Michael Hanollis
Wheat paid as marriage fee in Dodge City
Ten bushels of wheat were paid to Judge S. E. Evans as a marriage fee by Frank Craig. The grains were accepted and Craig plans to wed Fay Mae Rinehart of Augusta and move to a 700 acre wheat farm in Kearney County with his bride.
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Dodge City
Kansas
Frank Craig
S. E. Evans
Craig
Fay Mae Rinehart
Augusta
Kearney
Weather Notes Across Regions Forecast
Weather report lists Calgary 40, Yellowstone 4, Kamloops 48 with fair to cloudy conditions. General forecast over 36 hours shows mostly cloudy skies and moderate temperatures across the vicinity.
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Calgary
Kamloops
Shananay
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Aleene McFarland
Weatherford
Tex
Prince Johann von Au Lichenstein
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Paris
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L. Marlow
Athens City
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