Mountain Fatalities Rescue Near Yosemite Cliff
Two climbers Elizabeth Lorimer and Robert Tate were rescued after clinging to a ledge 2 300 feet above Yosemite Valley. Lorimer, 23, Chicopee Massachusetts, escaped unharmed. Tate, 35, Inglewood California, suffered injuries and was lowered by rope litter to safety after 24 hours of ranger maneuvers.
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Yosemite Valley
Save US
Yosemite National Park
Forest Rangers
Elizabeth Lorimer
Chicopee
Mass
Robert Tate
Inglewood
Tate
Farmers Picket Milk Prices Amid Sheriff Presence
Deputies and farmers in Stark County protest milk imports blocking highways near the city. Pickets say 1,200 milk suppliers have refused deliveries at $2 per 100 pounds, threatening a state shortage. Wed reports indicate some success turning back regular shipments.
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Fuk County
Two Women Drown as Man Also Missing in Monongahela River
Rescue crews searched the Monongahela after two women drowned and a man was missing. A relative identified the bodies and said the man had been seen with them shortly before the incident. Local authorities in Pittsburgh investigated the drowning.
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Guffey Bill Loses Support in House
A Democratic poll on the Guffey Coal Bill shows grave doubts about passage in the House. It indicates most Democrats would oppose the measure if the bill lacks full committee approval while Republicans are expected to oppose it regardless. The Ways and Means Committee deadlock stands 14 to 11 against a favorable report.
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Washington
Guffey
House
Ways and Means
Voters Save State $60,000 by Absence of Tax Amendments
Columbus Ohio voters saved an estimated sixty thousand dollars by the absence of three proposed constitutional tax amendments from the November ballot after no sponsors filed petitions with the Secretary of State. Expert statistician George Neffer said the office saved twenty five thousand dollars by not sending arguments for or against the measures and county boards saved twenty five thousand dollars by not supplying ballots and poll books.
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Ohio
George Neffer
George 8
Myers
Ohio Farm Bureau Seeks Rural Electrification Funds
Lincoln, executive secretary of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, submitted in Washington today the first application for Ohio for funds for rural electrification.
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Ohio
Columbus
Mrray D Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
Frst
Fate of Prospector in Alaska Unknown
A Juneau US Marshal letter says James Huffman a 71 year old bachelor and Ohio native vanished in Alaska last October. His motor boat was found ashore near his home May 6, and the marshal notes Huffman left Juneau October 2 1934 for Eagle River near Amalga.
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United States
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Alaska
James
Huffman
Chandlersville
Eagle River
Amalga
Court Delays Decision in Coatless Elevator Case
New York court delays ruling in the case of David Alper a 26 year old who challenged a Fashion Center Building rule forbidding shirt sleeves in passenger elevators. Alper claimed he has ridden shirt sleeves in famous venues but was escorted out by a police officer after a clash with elevator operator George Gilbert. The magistrate postponed the decision.
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David Alper
Supreme Court
Fashion Center
St. Moritz
Barbizon Plaza
Empire State
Radio City
George Gilbert
Gilbert
Alper
Young Camper Lost Footing on Colorado Mountain
CAMP CHIEF OURAY COLO Weary searchers seek the body of William Brode a 15 year old taken plunge on a treacherous mountainside near Lindbergh Peak in Colorado The boy was last seen after he and fellow camper Robert Henderson 15 of Omaha Nebraska heard a sound like falling rocks Henderson led rescuers to a funnel shaped crevice where Brode is believed to be lodged and beyond recovery The two youths had left Monarch Lake earlier describing Brodes fatal fall and failed calls for help as they descended the mountainside
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Lindbergh Peak
William Brode
Memphis
Tenn
Robert Henderson
Omaha
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Brode
Henderson
Monarch Lake
Colorado
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Early frost seen by prophet from Cincinnati
Gustave G. Wisser of Cincinnati predicts an early frost and cool autumn with a long Indian Summer. He forecasts September 1 as the start of the cool spell and says leaves may stay on trees until Thanksgiving. He notes 1913 as a moderate winter comparison.
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Gustave G. Wisser
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Commission of Williams Ties to Columbus Gas Rate
Counsel for the Public Utilities Commission argue in a Supreme Court brief that Frank W Geiger was a regular member when the Columbus Gas and Fuel Company rate order was issued on February 25. The city seeks to overturn the ruling while noting Roy Williams replaced Geiger the day the order was announced. Donald Clower contends Williams did not qualify until February 2.
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Supreme Court Today
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Columbus Gas & Fuel Company
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Roy Williams
Athens
Donald Clower
Williams
Aged Woman Dies at Home at Kerrs Run
POMEROY. Mary Ellen Harper age 75 widow of William Harper died Wednesday afternoon at Kerrs Run residence. Survived by two sons Campbell and Werlin of Pomeroy, Mrs Myrtie Preston Rendville, and adopted daughter Mary Ellen at home. Funeral services at the residence conducted by Rev B Rosmi Gallipolis and burial at Minersville Hill Cemetery.
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Kerrs Run
Campbell
Werlin
Myrtie Preston
Rendville
Mary Ellen
B. Ro Smi
Gallipolis
Uide
Minersville Hill Cemetery
Highest Hog Prices Reach 1929 Peak in Chicago Trade
Hog prices jumped 1 to 15 cents to 12.00 per hundredweight for the first time since August 1929 in Chicago. Top paid was 12.05 while bulk of good and choice medium weights ran around 11.75 to 12.00. Receipts were light at about 7.0 thousand head.
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Will Rogers on Alaska trip and Roosevelt
Will Rogers describes a thousand mile journey from Seattle to Juneau amid mist and rain. He praises the inland passage scenery and notes navigation among many channels and islands. He wonders who among home would enjoy the voyage, naming Mr. Roosevelt.
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Alaska
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Ketchikan
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Davey Questions Liquor CutTo Fund Pensions In Ohio
Governor Davey asked Ohio legislators whether to keep his pledge to reduce liquor prices or divert liquor profits to old age pensions. He notes about 4.5 million in liquor profits remain in 1935 could cover roughly 5 million needed for pensions and urges a permanent special revenue source if profits are kept from the pension fund. He asks what tax source would supply about five million dollars in the last four months of the year if profits are removed.
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Liquor Control Department
General Revenue Fund
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Division of Aid
Nged
Rapid Rise of Ohio Predicted
River observers report the Ohio River will rise rapidly from the Kanawha to Carrollton with flood arrivals tonight and Friday. The Weather Bureau says floods on Ohio tributaries should not overflow the river though crests near 40 to 42 feet are expected by Sunday. Current readings show Pittsburgh 16.2 feet, Pt. Pleasant 2.24 feet, Portsmouth 27.1 feet, and Muskingum at Zanesville 52 feet above flood stage as of 8 a.m. today.
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Weather Bureau
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Virginia
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Pt. Pleasant
Portsmouth
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Zanesville
McConnelsville
Marietta
Pomeroy Dentist Gets Boyish Bob
Dr. Amy Whaley age 97 reputed to be America's oldest dentist received her first boyish bob today. Ketly Gruesser Pomeroy's boy barber wielded the clippers. She turned to shorter hair for more comfort during hot weather.
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McKinstry’s Loss in Battle Over County Administrator Post
Henry W Berrodin seeks control of Athens County pension and admin post after rejection of Richard McKinstry. Commissioners may appoint George Ford, then Clarence Cooley, with Berrodin backing Cooley. Tense meeting includes temporary administrator Griffin and office keys dispute.
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Athens
Harold J. Rose
Henry W. Coughlin
Berrodin
Richard McKinstry
George Ford
Millfield
McKinstry
Clarence Cooley
Ford
Cooley
Merrodin
Baer and Louis Set To Battle This September
Former heavyweight champion Max Baer and Joe Louis were matched by promoter Mike Jacobs to fight on September 2 or 27 at New York or Chicago. Ancil Hoffman signed for Baer, with Johnny Roxborough for Louis. Louis won his 24th straight by stopping King Levinsky before about 40,000 at Comiskey Park.
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Max Baer
Joe Louis
Detroit
Mike Jacobse
New York
Ancil Hoffman
Baer
Jonbn Roxborough
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King Levinsky
Comiskey Park
Columbus Ohio Governor Da vey Eyes Soon Decision on Education Director
Governor Da vey of Ohio says he will decide soon on appointing a successor to Dr. B O Skinner as state director of education. The move follows Skinner's departure and signals an imminent appointment to lead the education department in Columbus.
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B O. Skinner
Ohio Flood Crisis Impacts Multiple Cities Statewide
Rainfall drenched towns from Coshocton to Newark with Muskingum and Licking rivers swelling. Dozens homeless, power plants endangered, and dozens of neighborhoods isolated as floods worsen across several counties with rising waters.
Ohio WPA Plan Authorized for 30 000 Jobs in State
The Comptroller General approved a 9.76 million dollar Ohio works program covering 1 380 projects. President Roosevelt and WPA leaders signaled immediate start with C C Stillman touring district offices. Officials expect 30 000 Ohioans hired promptly, with many back to work within 48 hours and all within a week.
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JR. McCain
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio Works Progress
C. C. Stillman
Stillman
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Buliman
Courts Close Against Suits on Gold Clauses
The Senate passed a resolution to close the courts to gold clause suits against the government after six months, sending it back to the House which had approved immediate shutoff. Administration spokesmen denied credit dangers as critics warned of risk to government borrowing. Charles Kurfess Pomeroy, 69, died at Meiga County Home after a stroke, formerly of Bradbury.
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Senate
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Bradbury
Muskingum Floods Kill Two as Dams Hope Loom
Turbulent Muskingum River waters sweep through the valley causing two deaths and extensive property and crop damage. Officials note the Muskingum Conservancy District dams, under construction, could have held back floodwaters once completed in two years. The project aims to prevent repeats of 1915 flood devastation that killed hundreds and caused massive losses.
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Ohio Flood Deaths Toll Rises Across Central Ohio
The worst Ohio flood in 22 years left two dead and property losses estimated over 1 million dollars. Rivers including Muskingum rose toward crest while Zanesville and Marietta faced evacuations and isolation. Red Cross and CCC youths aided relief as livestock perished and roads and railways remained disrupted.
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Marjory McIntosh
Zanesville
Dover
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American Legion
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Ohio River
Marietta
Athens County Roads Emerge From Water
The Hocking River flood rose from 12 feet to 1457 feet as of Wednesday with flood stage at 17 feet. Cooleville Hockingport Road was the only major arterial covered. many low lying roads remained flooded or blocked including Route 46 and Route 50 corridors. River levels near Redtown Midfield and Lake Chute reassured parents as scouts camped nearby reported no further food danger.
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