Baby mixup case drives family dispute over daughter
Louise Madeline Pittman, survivor of a Georgia maternity hospital mixup 17 years past, asserts she is the daughter of John Garners of Macon and not the Daniel Pittmans of Atlanta. She now claims four girls pictured with her as sisters, including Edna Garner Manning Virginia Garner and Cecil Hensley, with Mrs. Garner shown with the deceased baby and Pittman holding Louise at night.
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Louise Madeline Pittman
Georgia
John Garners
Macon
Daniel Pittmans
Atlanta
Edna Garner Manning
Virginia Garner
Louise Pittman
Cecil Hensley
Garner
Pittman
Louise Madeline
Olympic Stadium Berlin reports and track results
Archie Williams of UC won the Olympic 400 meters in 46.5 seconds at Berlin. Gunnar Hoeckert of Finland set an Olympic record by winning the 5,000 meters in 14 minutes 22.2 seconds. Donald Lash and Louis Zamperini underperformed for the United States. Robert Clark led after two events in decathlon, as Finland moved into second place behind the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Williams
University of California
Olympic Stadium
Berlin
U.P
Williams
Gunnar Hoeckert
Hoeckert
Lauri Lehtinen
Lehtinen
Los Angeles
Lash
America
Donald Lash
University of Indiana
Louis Zamperini
California
Robert Clark
San Francisco
Glenn Morris
Denver
Ilmari Salminen
Finland
Germany
United States
Lewis Accepts A F L Suspension to Push CIO Growth
Washington reports John L. Lewis accepts the AFL suspension as final. He moves his rebel Committee of Industrial Organization to recruit 3,000,000 new members while pledging not to reopen the case that led to the CIO unions’ suspension.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Committee of Industrial Organization
Lewis
CIO
Thompson's Somber Return as Lemke Townsend Candidate
In Chicago former mayor William Hale Thompson enters the gubernatorial race as the Lemke Townsend ticket’s nominee. Thompson has long opposed pro British policy and reenters the political arena amid tensions in the state.
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Chicago
U.P
William Hale
Big Bill) Thompson
Tsilinots
Lemke-Townsend
Sherrill Campaign Focus Brings Study to Forefront
Clarksburg Ohio. Attorney General John W. Bricker Republican candidate for governor argues the Sherrill government survey recommending 16.5 million in savings shows state expenses rose by 19 million in one year under the Davey administration. He warns taxpayers face heavy burden and cites sales tax on farmer roadside stands as example of high cost.
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Clarksburg
U.P
Sherrill
Ohio
John W. Bricker
Bricker
Davey
32 Bodies Recovered From Mine Disaster in England
Barnsley England. Women collapsed at the temporary morgue in the village school as 32 bodies were recovered from the coal pit after Thursday’s explosion. Search for 25 more victims continued, but hope for survivors was abandoned due to gas sealing off escape routes.
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Barnsley
England
U.P
Ancient Spanish Port Gijon Shelling by Rebels Declared
The northern Spanish port of Gijon was reported in flames today after heavy shelling by the rebel cruiser Almirante Cervera. Gijon, with about 50 000 residents, is an ancient city and regional center in Asturias.
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Hendaye
U.R
Gijon
Almirante Cervera
Managers Quit at Two State Liquor Stores
State Auditor reports resignations of D. E. Kleder at London and Paul Schneider at Georgetown amid shortages. London store concealed stock by replacing bottles with water or empty bottles, with Kleder allegedly admitting six months of personal consumption.
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Columbushop
Aginst
Joseph Tracy
Scott E. Hambleton
D. E. Kleder
London
Paul Schneider
Georgetown
Hambleton
Kleder
Tennessee primary yields Browning gubernatorial win
In Nashville Tennessee, tabulation of the Democratic primary shows former Congressman Gordon Browning victorious in the governor race. Four mountaineers were reported killed in the event.
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Nashville
Proportions in Education Debated at Ohio Univ Commencement
Dr Gordon Jennings Laing of the University of Chicago dissected The General and the Special in Education in a talk to 207 graduates at Ohio University. He argued for a proper mix of general and special education, criticizing fascination with detective stories and lack of art and music appreciation as signs of educational failure.
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Gordon Jennings Laing
Division of Humanities
University of Chicago
Ohio University
China
Laing
Herman G. James
Democrat Advertising Plan Called Shakedown
Rep. Chester C. Bolton of Ohio attacked the solicitation of advertising for The Democratic Register, calling the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee publication a shakedown. He criticized pages offered at 700 dollars each, produced by government workers in government buildings from government sources.
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Washington
U.P
Chester C. Bolton
Cleveland
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Register
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Bolton
West Virginia Counties Added to Drought List
The Agriculture Department expanded the drought area to 841 counties across 20 states, adding 85 counties in eight states. West Virginia joins the list for the first time, with Boone Cabell Jackson Kanawha Lincoln Mason Putnam Wayne Wirt and Wood named.
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Washington
U.P
Agriculture Department
West Virginia
Boone
Cabell
Jackson
Kanawha
Lincoln
Mason
Putnam
Wayne
Wirt
Wood
Man Recovers After 50-Foot Fall From Bridge
Charles Goodwin 36 of Beach City is reported recovering from injuries after a 50 foot fall from a highway relocation bridge at Sugar Creek Falls Thursday.
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New Philadelphia
U.P
Charles Goodwin
Beach City
Sugar Creek Falls
Yanks Held Captive By Spanish Rebels Tell Hardship Story
Robert and Sterling W. Clements of Cleveland were captured by Spanish extremists during a Madrid to Cordoba railway journey. After two weeks on bread and water they were freed and sailed for New York aboard the Conte Di Savoia, recounting a harrowing escape via La Campana and Seville amid clashes and prison fires.
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Sterling W. Clements
Cleveland
New York
Conte di Savoia
Clements
Madrid
Cordoba
Seville
la Campana
Gonzalo Queipo de Liano
Queipo le Liano
Powers of Continent Divided Between Fascism and Communism
United Press dispatch reports Europe faces a sharp split over the Spanish crisis with Germany threatening intervention and Berlin demanding compensation for four German deaths. France seeks a neutrality pact as Italy and Germany press arms to the rebel side while Britain Russia and France weigh aid.
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Berlin
Germany
Spain
Paris
France
Rome
Italy
Britain
Russia
Madrid
Balearic Islands
Europe
Barcelona
London
Belgium
Great Britain
Portugal
Adolf Hitler
Spanish
Hunters seek earlier squirrel season across Southeast Ohio
Sportsmen from Athens and Meigs Counties met in Jacksonville to urge the State Conservation Department to restore the squirrel hunting opener to September 15. Delegations from multiple clubs attended, calling for a state official meeting soon. Speakers included Lou Jones and Lou Eberle. Athens Walton League added three new members at its Tuesday gathering.
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Athens
Meigs
Jacksonville
Sunday Creek Valley
State Conservation Department
Southeastern Ohio
Athens Izaak Walton League
Pomeroy Gun Club
Nelsonville Bird Dog
Be er Liquor Signs Upheld by Court Ruling
The Franklin County case upholds a state liquor department rule banning beer and liquor advertising signs on the exterior of permittees. The court found the regulation unconstitutional, saying it improperly exercises legislative power.
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Columbus
U.P
District Court of Appeals
Franklin County Common Pleas
Dana Reynolds
State Liquor Department
Liquor Board
South Carolina Leaders Mourn Rep John J McSwain
Political and civic leaders across South Carolina paid tribute to Rep. John J. McSwain a 61 year old Democrat from the state and chairman of the military affairs committee who died Thursday. The long time defender of a strong national defense had represented the state in Congress. McSwain’s death prompted tributes from lawmakers and public figures recognizing his service and leadership.
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Greenville
D. C
South Carolina
John J. McSwain
Ohio Drivers Examinations Planned by State Patrol
More than 400 000 Ohio motorists will take a practical driving exam when the license law takes effect October 1 Col Lynn Black of the State Highway Patrol said. Examinations cover traffic laws vehicle operation hill starts parking between cars and city road tests. Learner's Licenses allow driving only when accompanied by a licensed driver.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Lynn Black
State Highway Patrol
21 Years Driving Without a Mishap
Columbus honors Charles D. Kisthardt of Wickliffe as Ohio's Safest Automobile Driver after 21 years of accident-free driving. The 54 year old plumber estimates 945000 miles driven and earns a chance to represent Ohio at a two day motorists clinic in New York City beginning August 31.
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Columbus
A.R
Charles D. Kisthardt
Wickliffe
Kisthardt
Ohio
C.L.T. Safety Foundation
American Automobile Association
New York City
Boy Killed by Wire in Water
After pleading not guilty to manslaughter charges in the death of 17 year old Delphon Cox Adams County, Ohio, Estill Francis, a Cincinnati patrolman, his wife Luella and brother Luther were released on bonds of 1500 each. Wilbur Francis and John Henry Bradford also pled not guilty and posted bond. Authorities say Francis and friends placed a wire in Brush Creek near Manchester attached to a high tension line to kill fish. Cox was fishing with his father on July 19 when the boat entangled the wire and he was electrocuted.
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Manchesteraup
Delphon Cox
Estill Francis
Cincinnati
Luella
Luther
Wilbur Francis
Adams County
John Henry Bradford
Cox
Francis
Brush Creek
Manchester
May Reveal Hollywood Secrets During Trial
In Los Angeles Dr. Franklyn Thorpe's attorneys plan a conference that could release portions of Mary Astor's lavender diary. The diary allegedly details intimate life and loves of the Hollywood film colony and contains 164 pages, with many big names in the movie industry.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Hollywood
Mary Astor
Franklyn Thorpe
Miss Astor
Joseph Anderson
Thorpe
West Virginia Protests Ohio Toll Bridge Purchase
West Virginia officials sought Ohio Governor Davey’s disapproval of the Ohio Bridge Commission’s $1 250 000 purchase of the Parkersburg Belpre Bridge over the Ohio River Gov H G Kump warned the deal could threaten bridge investments at Williamstown Marietta and St Marys WV moves to assess value of three bridges and pursue toll free ownership without interstate aid cited concerns about discrimination and investment risk.
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Charleston
W. Va
U.P
West Virginia
Davey
Ohio
Ohio Bridge Commission
Parkersburg-Belpre
Ohio River
H. G. Kump
Nick Stevens
Ohio Commission
Williamstown-Marietta
St. Marys
Stevens
Kump
Parkersburg
Convict Three Of Kidnaping In Black Legion Case
Detroit court finds William A. Gulley Thomas F. Cox and Earl Augstadt guilty of kidnapping Ecorse steel worker Robert Penland and forcing him to attend an open air Black Legion meeting on October 5 1995. Wilbur Robinson Harold Lawrence and Charles D. King are acquitted.
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Detroit
U.P
Moynihan
Black Legion
Robert Penland
Ecorse
William A. Gulley
Thomas F. Cox
Earl Augstadt
Penland
Wilbur Robinson
Harold Lawrence
Charles D. King
SEC asserts power to probe $6B investment trust system
Washington SEC today filed a brief in D C Supreme Court challenging an injunction that would stop its inquiry into a $6 billion investment trust empire. The agency argues it has authority to investigate the financial network amid efforts to halt the probe.
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Washington
U.P
Securities and Exchange Commission
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Search Ends in Los Angeles After 2 1/2 Year World Wide Quest
A two and a half year global search ended with the recovery of six year old Eugene Weiner son of orchestral star Miss Dawne. The boy and Pepper Holifield were in the custody of Los Angeles attorney Byron Co Hanna after being placed with William F. Holifield who is in Oklahoma prison for mail fraud. The mother Miss Dawne a famed New York musical comedy actress disappeared after divorce proceedings with Eugene Weiner. Hanna and the Hannes have cared for the children since March after Holifield’s federal case denial and return to prison.
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Los Angeles
Eugene Weiner
Dave Dawne
Eugene W. Weiner
Playboy
New York
Byron Co. Hanna
Weiner
Pepper Holifield
William F. Holifield
Oklahoma
Holifield
Miss Dawne
Park Avenue
Miss Downe
Hanna
Airport Gardens
Hannes
Childon
Jeffersonian Democrats rally against New Deal in Detroit
In Detroit the Jeffersonian Democrats met at the Book Cadillac Hotel with about 40 spokesmen from 22 states to back Gov. Alf Landon. Former Governor Alfred E. Smith would speak on the campaign against the New Deal, with talks also listing William A. Comstock withdrawing from the conference and Reed as chairman.
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Detroit
Alf M. Landon
James A. Reed
Missouri
Cadillac Hotel
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Joseph B. Ely
Massachusetts
Smith
Boston
Landon
Sterling E. Edmunds
St. Louis
Ely
Roosevelt
Commodities Aid Reaches 325000 in Ohio June Effort
Food bedding clothing and other essentials valued around 510200 were distributed to more than 325000 needy persons in Ohio during June under the Ohio WPA commodities division supervisor.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Commodities Division
WPA
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Comstock
Democratic Party
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William Lemke
Union Party
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