Delegates Open Eighth Pan American Conference in Lima
In Lima Peru delegates from 21 American republics gather for the opening of the eighth Pan American Conference. Key speakers include Cordell Hull and Jose Maria Cantilo as they pursue treaty coordination and regional peace and economic cooperation.
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Lima
Peru
U.P
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
United States
Hull
Jose Maria Cantilo
Argentina
One Dead From Rabbit Fever Hits Toledo
A Toledo illness report confirms a second tularemia case after Albert H. Barnes, 40, died following skinning rabbits near Fayette Ohio. James Ramsley, 17, a DeVilbiss High student, shows spinal and brain infection signs and is under isolation receiving sulfanilamide. Barnes’ case followed exposure to infected rabbits and a serum treatment from a survivor.
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Toledo
A.P
James Ramsley
DeVilbiss
Albert H. Barnes
Barnes
Fayette
Frank J. Shea
Ramsby
Thieves Halt and Rob Train in Metuchen Robbery
In Metuchen New Jersey a gang halted a Pennsylvania freight train by severing the air hose and stole contents of one car. While the crew searched for a break they loaded merchandise chiefly cigars and tobacco into a waiting truck.
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Metuchen
N. J
U.P
Pennsylvania
Believe Anna Hahn Made Full Confession
Cincinnati poison murderess Anna Marie Hahn reportedly made a complete confession before her execution Wednesday night. Attorneys Houdin and Bolsinger cited envelopes she handed to Houdin, containing the answers, which remain unopened for now.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Anna Marie Hahn
Joseph H. Houdin
Hiram C. Bolsinger
State auditor distributes December sales tax warrants
Warrants totaling 1 111 258 representing December sales tax revenue distribution to local governments were sent to the counties today by State Auditor Joseph T Ferguson.
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Columbus
U.P
Hopkins Denies Rumor On WPA Ohio Director
Washington reports that Dr. Carl Watson may be replaced as WPA director for Ohio, but Harry L. Hopkins federal WPA director issued a denial today. The note clarifies that no replacement is planned and preserves current appointments.
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Hopkins
Washington
Carl Watson
WPA
Ohio
Harry L. Hopkins
Herbert Names Assistant Columbus Attorney General Aide
Evan M. Chase of Toledo was named first assistant attorney general by Attorney-General-elect Thomas d. Herbert.
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Herbert
Columbus
Evan M. Chase
Toledo
Thomas d. Herbert
Pickets Close WPA Projects Threaten County Shutdown
More than 100 WPA workers picketed after dismissal for alleged loafing at Jackson County projects. They demanded reinstatement from the county commissioners and warned they would close all county projects if not addressed. Commissioner Oscar Bennett said three jobs were already halted, affecting over 100 men.
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Jackson
U.P
Jackson County
WPA
Oscar Bennett
Motion Picture Decency Pledge To Be Renewed
Catholics nationwide will renew the Legion of Decency Pledge Sunday during mass in all churches under Archbishop John T. McNicholas who chairs the Episcopal Committee on the Movies.
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Cincinnati
U.R
United States
Legion of Decency
John T. McNicholas
Episcopal Committee On the
The
Legion
Twin girls born by Caesarean in Columbus
Twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fasone were delivered by Caesarean section in Columbus and were reported to be doing fine.
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Columbus
Henry Fasone
84 year old mother pleads to keep job for son
Mrs. Mary McCarthy an 84 year old hospital worker at City Hospital pleads to avoid retirement on a 25 dollar monthly pension to help support her semi invalid 54 year old son Joseph. She has worked 40 years and fears loss of income after years of hardship.
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Cleveland
U.P
Mary McCarthy
City Hospital
George P. Bugbee
Civil Service
Joseph
McCarthy
Neighbor Finds Father and Son Stricken by Paralysis and Pneumonia
W. E. Baker, 80, and his son Don, 54, were found in distress at their Baker Settlement farm near Athens after 24 hours of paralysis and exposure. They were admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital seriously ill with pneumonia. neighbor Mrs. Frank Gilham found them and called for help.
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W. E. Baker
Don
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Baker Settlement
Athens
Frank Gilham
Don Baker
Fay Baker Cline
Albany
Athens Township Goes Dry after Liquor Board Orders
Athens Township moved to dry status as stop orders were sent to the sheriff and prosecutor after trustees paid four dealers the amounts due on unexpired permits. Dealers Frances Stanley Iona Frum Venus Roscoe and Oscar Porter were affected as Waterloo and Canaan townships remain open pending payments.
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Athens Township
Board of Liquor Control
Frances Stanley
Richland Ave
Iona Frum
the Plains
Venus Roscoe
Oscar Porter
R. D
Athens
L. C. Bodey
Liquor Board
Waterloo
Canaan
Filmfolk Urge Nazi Boycott Across Hollywood
Movie stars join a campaign to boycott Nazi Germany following Leni Riefenstahl snub. They draft a 1938 declaration of independence urging President Roosevelt and Congress to sever economic ties until Germany returns to international law and freedom.
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Hollywood
U.R
Nazi Germany
Leni Riefenstahl
Hitler
Roosevelt
Congress
Germany
Shotgun Wounds Fatal to 10 Year Old in Lancaster
George W. Boring ten year old of Rushville died in a Lancaster hospital from shotgun wounds sustained while playing with friend Wilbur Winegardner. The weapon toppled and discharged striking the boy in the leg. He was the son of Mrs. Iva Boring.
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Lancaster
U.P
George W. Boring
Rushville
Wilbur Winegardner
Iva Boring
Bricker Offer Refused as Commerce Director Pick
Speculation rose as Governor elect Bricker revealed Daniel E. Morgan declined the state commerce director post. The former Cleveland city manager had been considered for the cabinet post.
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Bricker
Columbus
U.P
John W. Bricker
Daniel E. Morgan
Cleveland
Anti-French Riots Break Up in Rome Demonstration
In Rome hundreds of policemen and Carabinieri dispersed anti French student protests after scuffles leaving some with bloodied noses and several arrests reported. Foreign quarters show uncertainty over Italian French relations amid Mussolini era rhetoric and possible demands on France.
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Rome
U.P
Mussolini
France
Cleveland Detective Dies of Heart Attack After Fatal Robber Attempt
Detective Earl Dietrick age 40 killed robber Joseph Blazer alias Curve, 27, during an off duty tour at a small hotel. Dietrick died of a heart attack less than 24 hours after the incident, having previously shot another robber in a lover’s lane holdup and earned promotion to detective.
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Cleveland
U.P
Earl Dietrick
Dietrick
Joseph Blazer
Curve
Senator Burke backs one term six year presidency amendment
Sen Burke of Nebraska announced he will introduce a constitutional amendment in the next Congress to limit U S presidents to a single six year term. He cited a trend toward greater executive power and said the move is not aimed at the current administration alone.
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Washington
Sen
Burke
Congress
United States
Widening of Route 33 Ends in Record Time
Widening from Rock Springs Fair grounds to the Athens County line is completed and the project will pause for winter with minor patching. Work resumes next spring to lay a new tar surface from the Fair grounds to the Pomeroy corporation line. Two foot concrete strips were added on each side in near record time, according to local highway men.
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Pomeroy
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
Athens County
Fairgrounds
Pomeroy Corporation
Hubby Eats Pancakes Part of Batter Beater
Kansas City bulletin reports U P H F Brunn aged 56 ate pancakes unaware a wire from a batter beater was missing. His wife later notified him and he was rushed to a hospital to remove the wire from his esophagus this afternoon.
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Hubby
Kansas City
U.P
H. F. Brunn
General's Widow Lydia Shakespeare Dies in Kalamazoo
Lydia A. Shakespeare 88 widow of Civil War General William Shakespeare died suddenly at her Kalamazoo home last night. She lived in the city for many years and was known for her charitable work. Her husband served in the Civil War and later gained recognition in the region. The obituary notes survivors and funeral plans likely to be announced locally.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
U.P
Lydia A. Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
U S Plans to Counter Japanese Trade Dominance in China
The recall of the American ambassador to China signals a shift in Far Eastern policy. Washington aims to blunt Japan's control of trade with China and seeks assurances of equal opportunity, while hinting at nonmilitary economic measures to counter discrimination.
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U.S
China
Washington
Japan
United States
Roosevelt seeks more funds for spy work against other nations
President Roosevelt said he will ask Congress for extra funds to bolster American intelligence in monitoring foreign spies and secret police. He noted the issue remained after the New York trial and warned roots run deep.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Congress
New York City
Nutrition Expert Rebuts Food Fads Eat What You Please
Dr. Martha Koehne head of Ohio health nutrition program tells Greater New York Dental Society that any food combination is acceptable if it tastes good. She argues no harmful pairings exist when the dish satisfies the eater.
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New York
Martha Koehne
Ohio Health Department
Greater
Fight Over Hopkins Bid for WPA Funds
Washington news reports that Works Progress Administrator Hopkins plans to seek a deficiency appropriation to keep WPA running March 1 through June 30. The move would extend the $1.425 billion voted by Congress to cover eight months, with possible acceleration if needed.
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Washington
U.P
Works Progress
Hopkins
Congress
Levy Fails Bring Delphos Back to Pre-Electric Era
Delphos will revert to pre electric and pre gas days as an economy measure. The city owes a public utility more than $12 000 now and by Feb 14 the debt will be 15 000. Three attempts to pass a three mill levy to pay the debt failed. The contract will not be renewed per the mayor.
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Delphos
Mystery of Missing $10 Million Hits McKesson Robbins
New York report details a Wall Street fraud case where about 10 million dollars of McKesson & Robbins listed assets vanished. Investigators trace fake Canadian warehouses, shell firms, and hidden stock shifts as officials hint at illicit drug or liquor trade involvement.
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NEW York
U.P
McKesson & Robbins
Wall Street
The
Stock Exchange
Securities and Exchange Commission
Bank Robbery Duo Admit Ohio Crimes From Texas to Ohio
Two suspected bank robbers captured in Washington D C admitted racketeering spanning Texas to Ohio. David Cross and Coy Russell told Col Lynn Black they robbed the Midland Buckeye Savings in Sebring for 2700 and a Kent liquor store for 50, plus other holdups. They abducted and menaced Officer Parker Powell during a road pursuit near Waynesville.
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Lebanon
O.P
Parker W. Powell
Ohio Highway Patrol
Texas
Ohio
David L Cross
Hamilton
Coy Russell
Houston
Tex
Washington D. C
Midland-Buckeye Federal Savings and Loan Co
Sebring
Kent
Cross
Colonel Black
Citizens Bank
Columbiana
Huntsville
Nebraska
Missouri
St. Louis
Naomi Hayes
Kentucky
Marie Hatfield
Ashland
Corporal Powell
Wilmington
Waynesville
Powell
William Shepard
Joseph Sheldon
Sheldon
Louis Luedeke
Hopkinsville
Kings Mills
Pension Delay Claimed Over Misunderstanding
Columbus report says a procedural misunderstanding by state or federal officials caused delay in November pension checks for Ohio elderly. Sources indicate the Social Security Board refused release until state certification of Ohio rolls funding and needed federal amounts were reconciled.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Social Security Board
Labor Demonstration Planned by Toledo Trades Council
Organized labor in the skilled trades will stage a mass meeting Saturday afternoon in Toledo to protest the WPA allegedly placing skilled workers on skilled jobs.
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Toledo
U.P
Toledo Building Trades Council
WPA
Maryland Ends Fast-Track Marriages with 48-Hour Law
Elkton Maryland reports Gretna Green history ends as the new 48-hour marriage license law takes effect following last month's election. The statute delays license issuance to two days after application, affecting couples planning quick ceremonies.
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Elkton
U.R
Maryland
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