Reduction in WPA Quotas To Continue
Ohio WPA administrator Dr. Carl Watson said December will see continued cuts in Works Progress Administration quotas, dropping about 3,000 more workers from 138,000 projected for December and maintaining that level into January and February. He noted enforced layoffs drive the declines, with 60 and older workers and those lacking skills likely to be moved off WPA rolls.
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Columbus
U.P
Works Progress Administration
Ohio
Carl Watson
WPA
Washington
Statistical Vision
Watson
Dr. Watson
Mrs Knowlton Dies Following Pneumonia In Ohio Hospital
Mrs. Carrie Knowlton of Athens Route 5 died Monday at 2 30 PM in Sheltering Arms Hospital after falling ill with pneumonia while attending her father Frank Nicholson’s funeral. The widow leaves husband Harry, mother Mrs. Frank Nicholson, a daughter Nellie, a son Junior, four brothers Will Howard Carl and John, and burial is private once Mr. Knowlton is released from hospital. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home with calling hours Wednesday.
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Carrie Knowlton
Bellefontaine
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Harry
Knowlton
Athens
Frank Nicholson
Nellie
Junior
Will
Howard
Carl
John
Amsterburg
Canada
Dowler & Ferguson Funeral Home
Two Athens Countians Are Granted Paroles
The state parole board freed 45 inmates from Mansfield Reformatory in a Columbus session. Among those paroled were Athens residents Frank Johnson for neglect to provide with parole set April 1 1937 and Ezra Carpenter for grand larceny with parole February 1 1937. Also listed is Hocking resident Orton Robinson for burglary with parole April 1 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
A.P
State Parole Board
State Reformatory
Mansfield
Athens
Frank Johnson
Ezra Carpenter
Hocking
Orton Robinson
Urglary
James Brown to Be Executed Friday Night
Cleveland man James Brown faces execution at Ohio Penitentiary for the slaying of a railroad detective. A previous month’s stay of execution expires unless clemency is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Iu.p
James Brown
Ohio Penitentiary
Cleveland Railroad
Interior Secretary Harold Ickes In Auto Collision
An automobile carrying Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes from Washington to Richmond collided near Stafford Court House Virginia today. The secretary was unharmed.
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Washington
sAn
Harold L. Ickes
Richmond
Stafford Court House
ZANESVILLE PHYSICIAN DIES IN CITY
Dr. W. A. Melick longtime local physician and surgeon in Zanesville dies at about age one after nearly 50 years of practice. The obituary notes his service to the community and medical career spanning decades.
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Zanesville
W. A. Melick
Legislature to be Called for Job Insurance in Ohio
Ohio's lame duck legislature will meet early next week in an emergency session to pass unemployment insurance legislation. Gov. Davey requested the session, with House Speaker J. Freer Bittinger and Senate Majority Leader Paul Yoder to set a date. Passage would allow Ohio to receive 12 million dollars from 1937 payroll taxes. failure means no state benefit and continued federal payroll tax.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Davey
House
Senate
J. Freer Bittinger
Paul Yoder
Majority Members To Caucus on Wednesday
The 105 Democratic representatives elect for 1937 38 will caucus Wednesday to choose their speaker floor leader and other officers and assign minor House jobs. The 31 Democratic senators elect will caucus later in December to pick their floor leader president pro tem and Senate clerk. There are five Republican senators and 33 Republicans in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
General Assembly
House
Senate
London Victori an Monument Destroyed by Fire
Firefighters fought a massive blaze sweeping the crystal palace monument in London. The 1,400 foot long Victorian era memorial was melted and left in twisted metal and glass. Lloyds underwriters estimated the loss at about 10 million dollars. No casualties were reported in the century's city fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.R
Crystal Palace
Lloyd's
Tragic Hit By Train Claims Seven Year Old Jack Grande
Cincinnati report says seven year old Jack Grande, son of Mr and Mrs Riga Grande, was killed when a B and O train struck him as he walked home from school late Monday.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Jack Grande
Riga Grande
Unofficial union rep fired sparks WPA protest strike
The discharge of an unofficial union representative on the Summit County WPA Employment Staff triggers a protest with 125 skilled workers striking.
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Akron
U.P
Summit County
WPA
Albany and New Marshfield men fined for driving without rights
James Rickey of Albany and Grover Stout of New Marshfield were arrested by the State Patrol for driving their cars without proper rights. They pleaded guilty and were fined $5 and costs each by Mayor Len B. McCune on Monday.
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James Rickey
Albany
Grover Stout
New Marshfield
State Patrol
Len B. McCune
Roosevelt Bodyguard Dies in Restaurant
Buenos Aires reports August Adolph Gennerich a 55 year old bodyguard and close Roosevelt aide since 1928 collapsed and died while dining with friends after Roosevelt retired. Gennerich earned the New York Police Department Medal of Honor in 1927 for capturing two gangsters during a shootout. He pursued gunmen, exchanged fire as they fled, and their car overturned after his counterattack.
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Buenos Aires
U.R
August Adolph Gennerich
Roosevelt
Generich
New York
Staters blame cops for riot at pregame rally
A four member Ohio Staters committee blamed Columbus Police for the November 20 riot linked to the Michigan game rally. They urged more tactful treatment of the crowd and said unruliness could have been prevented. Police say ringleaders wore University ROTC uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Columbus Police Department
Ohio Staters, Inc
John B. Fullen
Warren Whitlinger
August Brunsman
Dayton
Robert Holzemer
Rightmire
University R.O.T.C
Car Flip Flops. Six Students Escape Injury
Six Ohio University students returning from Ora C. Clapp funeral escaped serious injury when their borrowed car rolled over sideways three or four times on Route 18 between Mt. Vernon and Utica around 6 30 last night. The Phi Delta Theta members were Nate Croy of Athens driving, with Frank Rauch Jr. Athens Robert Masterton Estell Sullivan Charles Donalds and Vernon Smolik of Cleveland. The car was demolished.
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Ohio University
Mt. Vernon
Utica
Phi Delta Theta
Seville
Ora C. Clapp
University
Nate Croy
Athens
Cincinnati Public Schools Face Curtailed 1936 37 Term
Cincinnati public schools likely to shorten the 1936 37 term after the board of education failed to vote on two proposals to resubmit an extra tax levy. The meeting left the levy issue unresolved and the term length uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Public Schools
Board of Education
Loyalists and Rebels Engage in Terrific Madrid Battle
Madrid trembled under a thunderous cannonade as Nationalists and Loyalists fought in the three week siege. The fighting intensified from night into day with tanks artillery machine guns and trench mortars in action as volunteers from Germany and France join the conflict. Casualties are unreported and the outcome remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
U.P
Fire damages Henking Bovie Wholesale Building
A blaze at the Henking Bovie Wholesale Company on Court Street heavily damaged the building near midnight Monday. Defective wiring is suspected to have started the fire, which was contained after two hours by fire crews including O H E units. First floor merchandise ruined, stock damage anticipated on upper floors due to smoke.
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Gallipolis
Henking Bovie Wholesale Company
Court St
Harley Bovie
Walter Wise
Ohio WPA payroll lists 168 780 workers for October
The Ohio WPA paid 8 871 686 dollars in wages to 168 780 work relief employees during October. The report breaks out payments by county including Athens 85 257 1949, Gallia 28 992 670, Hocking 50 474 115, Morgan 13 503 359, and Vinton 18 482 396.
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Columbus
Christmas Toy Shop Set For Athens County
The Athens County Christmas Toy Shop mobilizes to bring hundreds of local children a holiday joy. Mrs. Arthur Clark and Mrs. Helen McLaughlin Gray lead efforts with church groups and youth societies, seeking cast-off toys materials and money. Donors may drop items at Schine's Athena Theater lobby or the Salvation Army Building basement and contact the organizers to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Arthur Clark
Helen McLaughlin Gray
Athens
Schine
Athena
Salvation Army
Army
Senate Probes Rail Lines Financing and Holding Power
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee signals possible railroad finance regulation after hearings into big carriers. A rail road holding law like the Wheeler Rayburn Utility Act may emerge, targeting top structures such as the Van Sweringen System and its Allegheny Corporation links.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Wheeler-Rayburn Utility Holding Company
Mammoth van Sweringen
Allegheny Corporation
Midamerica Corp
Georgian Held In Girl's Death
L A Ward an itinerant repair man was jailed in an undisclosed facility charged with beating his 14 year old daughter Maude to death He was arrested during her funeral services in Jesup Ga Sheriff Warren said Maude died at a Brunswick hospital The mother described a brutal beating and tying her daughter in the woods Jealousy was cited as the motive and the husband was accused by the wife of the abuse
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
U.P
L. A. Ward
Maude
R. FE. Warren
Brunswick
Warren
Garner Backs Rayburn For House Leadership
Vice President John N. Garner backs Rep. Samuel Rayburn of Texas in the contest for the upcoming House Democratic leadership. The move signals support in the bitter internal fight shaping the next Congress.
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Garner
Rayburn
Washington
U.P
John N. Garner
Rep
Samuel Rayburn
Texas
House
Congress
King Ed ward faces consent issue for marriage to Wallis Simpson
London reports that Sir Claud Schuster told the cabinet the King cannot constitutionally wed Wallis Simpson without government consent. The King reportedly refuses to discuss the friendship, defying cabinet and royal family pleas to marry according to custom and sire an heir, while Simpson allegedly would not accept him as more than a friend.
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London
Ll.p
Claud Schuster
Edward
Wallis Simpson
Claud
Mrs. Simpson
Nazis To Release Yank Accused of Treason
Berlin officials announced that Lawrence Simpson, a Seattle seaman, convicted of treason, will be released on December 20 after 17 months in prison. American consular authorities had urged clemency for Simpson.
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Berlin
U.R
Lawrence Simpson Seaman
Seattle
Wash
Simpson
C of C Plans to Hold Rally at Wednesday Luncheon
The Athens Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon at Hotel Berry becomes a pre campaign rally for the Community Chest drive. C M Gill secretary issues invitations. John H Preston campaign director and T M Wolfe Big Gifts Division leader will speak along with other volunteers as plans target a strong turnout. Canvassing of homes and offices starts next week after a kick off dinner for workers.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Berry
C. M. Gill
John H. Preston
T. M. Wolfe
Big Gifts
Will of Coal Operator Contested by Daughter
Suit to set aside the will of Edward Johnson former chairman of the Lorain Coal and Dock Co was filed in common pleas court Monday by his daughter Mrs Goldie Wildermuth She received nothing of the 459016 estate while 10000 went to James W Johnson of Lancaster and 5000 to sister Mrs Elizabeth Wells Belmont County Johnson was a former Hocking Valley coal operator.
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Columbus
Edward Johnson
Lorain Coal and Dock Co
Johnson
Common Pleas
Goldie J. Wildermuth
Wildermuth
James W. Johnson
Lancaster
Elizabeth Wells
Belmont County
Hocking Valley
Bartender Quits Job Casts Lot With God
Springfield Missouri reports Mery E. Dowden a 28 year old bartender and former boxer resigns as president of the local bartenders union urging workers to quit the underworld and work for Jesus. He says I have cast my lot with God and faith will show me the way. Dowden had been a bartender a year and was known as an artist at the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mery E. Dowden
Bartenders
Underworld
Jesus
Dowden
Fish Ready To Lead Revolt on Regulars
Rep Hamilton Fish Jr of New York declared a revolt against the conservative leadership of the Republican House minority. The opposition aims to organize against the current regulars in the House with 88 seats held by Republicans after the last election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
House
Hamilton Fish, Jr
N. Y
Ohio Granted 126000 for Blind Aid
The Social Security Board approved a grant of 126000 dollars to Ohio for assistance to the blind covering the period from October through December 31.
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Washington
Social Security Board
Ohio
Left-footed thief robs shoe salesman in Salt Lake City
A thief in Salt Lake City stole a car containing 100 shoes all for the left foot, targeting a local shoe salesman. No injuries reported as police investigate the unusual burglary and review nearby surveillance.
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Salt Lake City
U.R
Phoenix installs day and night elopers chapel at airport
Phoenix officials unveiled a combined day and night elopers chapel at the municipal airport to tap Hollywood and Yuma marriage traffic and boost local business. The move aims to draw couples seeking weddings outside mainstream venues.
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Phoenix
Ariz
U.R
Hollywood
Yuma
Roosevelt Is Acclaimed by Latin America in Argentina
In Buenos AiresPresident Roosevelt is greeted as the most popular visitor in Argentine history. He will address the Inter American peace conference at 4 p.m. and delegates may form an anti war front while easing trade restrictions. Brazil reportedly considers a united front plan with Monroe Doctrine expansion.
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Buenos Aires
U.R
Roosevelt
Chamber of Deputies
Argentina
E.S.T
United States
Americas
Brazil
Steel Strike Slows Auto Plant Lines in Midland
Labor department officials entered the Midland Steel Company sit down strike to win back 2,000 workers who deserted four days ago. Plymouth Motor Company's assembly lines halted for lack of materials leaving about 6,000 workers sent home early. About 1,200 regular shift workers remained bivouacked inside the plant as freezing conditions persisted. The outside strike group supplied meals and maintained a routine.
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Detroit
Department of Labor
Midland Steel Company
Plymouth Motor Company
Plymouth
UAWA
Midland
false death report by two students at Ohio State University
Langdon K. Bentley and Charles E. Higgins admitted to Police Judge Fred J. Miller that they provided Columbus newspapers with the false death information of an Ohio State co ed. They were placed on indefinite probation and ordered to apologize to the girl's parents and reimburse students who sent floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
O.R
Langdon K. Bentley
Charles E. Higgins
Ohio State University
Fred J. Miller
Ohio State
Miller
Highway bids invited for 19 projects inc grade crossings
Columbus Ohio December bids will open December 15 for 19 highway improvement projects. State Highway Director John Jaster Jr lists work including Gallia County Ohio Township timber bridge over Swan Creek surfacing roads and 2430 miles with an estimated total cost of 23673 dollars.
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Columbus
U.P
John Jaster, Jr
Gallia
Ohio Township
Swan Creek
U S Posts Favorable Trade Balance for October
Washington reports October exports totaling 264.708 million dollars and imports 212.001 million dollars, yielding a favorable trade balance of 52.707 million dollars for the month per the Department of Commerce.
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Washington
U.P
United States
Department of Commerce
Change in Attitude Attributed To Threat Of War in Europe
The French government signaled a desire to open negotiations on its defaulted war debt, but no talks or agreement have begun. Officials noted any debt changes require Congressional approval, with hopes for Britain to join in a revised payment plan amid broader peace efforts.
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France
U. S
Europe
Washington
R. Walton Moore
Moore
Delbos
William C. Bullitt
Paris
United States
Garner
Morgenthau
Bullitt
Finland
Congress
Great Britain
Italy
Morgan Countian Killed Along Roadside
McConnellsville area man Godfrey 22 dies after being struck by a truck while walking along a country road. Authorities say the victim was on the wrong side of the road and the truck driver was not held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcconnellville
U.P
Herman Godfry
MccConnelsville
Godfrey
Lost Child Found Sleeping With Playmates Near Home
Bobby Cumberlidge six, who vanished from school Monday, was found asleep in bed with playmates a few blocks from his home in Parkerburg. Police scouts patrols and neighbors helped in the city wide search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
U.P
Bobby Cumberlidge
Highway Patrol Grants Regular Permits After 24 Day Check
Col Lynn Black of the state highway patrol reported in 24 days 14 000 motorists with temporary permits were examined and have now been issued regular driving permits in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lynn Black
State Highway Patrol
Mice Blamed for Fire at D O Connor and Son Plant
Mice chewed on matches during a blaze at the D O Connor and Son wholesale grocery plant in Urbana Ohio causing 21500 dollars in damages. Fire officials blamed rodent activity for starting the fire and investigated the incident.
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Urbana
U.P
D. O'Connor and Son
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