British credited with preventing hostilities in Nazi Czech crisis
Europe moved from threat to negotiation as Konrad Henlein agreed to talks with Prague and Polish influence loomed large. Britain pressed Prague for concessions to minorities while Germany pulled back troops after Hitler urged negotiation. Frontiers and world powers eyed a fragile truce amid looming elections.
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United Press
Europe
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Konrad Henlein
Henlein
Britain
France
Poland
Germany
Milan Hodza
Adolf Hitler
Japan
Italy
China
Hitler
Secretary Ickes Weds Sister of Son's Widow
Secretary of Interior Harold L. Ickes married Miss Jane Dahlman of Milwaukee Wisconsin in Dublin Ireland. Mrs Ickes is the sister of Wilmarth Ickes whose husband was a son of the secretary who died in 1936. Ickes is sixty four and his wife twenty five years his junior.
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Washington
Harold L. Ickes
Jane Dahlman
Milwaukee
Wis
Dublin
Ireland
Minnesota Newspaper Strike Nears Settlement
Duluth reporters hope for a near settlement in the strike by the American Newspaper Guild against the Duluth Herald and News-Tribune. Police broke a 300 man picket line with tear gas and night sticks as workers gained entry to the plant.
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Duluth
Minn
U.P
American Newspaper Guild
Duluth Herald and News-Tribune
Coal Men Meet Columbus Ohio Coal Conference
Approximately 600 producers and retailers gathered for the seventh annual convention of the Ohio coal conference in Columbus.
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Coal Men
Columbus
Ohio Coal Conference
New Substations to Open Near Columbus in 10 Days
Col. Lynn Black the Superintendent announced construction of new highway patrol substations at Steubenville and Mount Vernon. The facilities will be ready within ten days to expand coverage and response capability.
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Columbus
UPX
Highway Patrol
Steubenville
Mt. Vernon
Lynn Black
Reliefers Plan Plea to Davey
Unemployed groups who held a sit down at City Hall last week plan to greet Gov. Martin L. Davey in Cleveland tonight. They urge immediate state relief funds and will attend a rally at Public Music Hall with highway department workers. The council approved food orders for 75,000 relief clients through June 1 by allocating 120,000 from the street lighting fund.
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Cleveland
Martin L. Davey
Public Music Hall
State Highway Department
Council
Condition of 26-Ounce Incubator Baby Improves
Week-old Loretta Jane Henry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Henry of Gallipolis Ferry, is improving in Holzer Hospital. Born weighing 28 ounces she dropped to 25 and Tuesday measured 26 ounces while in an incubator.
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Gallipolis
Loretta Jane Henry
Lewis Henry
Gallipolis Ferry
Holzer Hospital
Rebels disperse as Cedillo revolution seen broken
In San Luis Potosi Mexico rebel followers of Gen. Saturnino Cedillo appeared to be dispersing while government officials asserted that the ousted commander's revolution had been broken.
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San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Saturnino Cedillo
Male Pioneers Seek Aid of Beauty Shop
In Valparaiso Indiana three male members of the Northwest Territory Caravan reenacting the pioneer wagon trek visited a beauty shop for permanent waves. Robert Brown Paul Boyce and William Farrell sought relief from their long untidy hair while Norris Singer had his curls finger waved. Farrell hails from Athens Ohio.
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Valparaiso
Ind
U.R
Dan’l Boone
Northwest Territory
Robert Brown
Paul Boyce
William Farrell
Norris Singer
Farrell
Athens
Convict Dies of Guard Shot During Alcatraz Break
One of three convicts escaping Alcatraz died from a head wound today. Thomas R. Limerick, serving life for bank robbery and kidnapping, was shot as he fled with Rufus Franklin and James C. Lucas after striking guard R. C. Cline with a hammer. The trio’s escape attempt on The Rock marked the prison’s first since December. R. Roe and Ted Colod, missing since last December, are still unaccounted for.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz Island
America
Devil's Island
Thomas R. Limerick
Rufus Franklin
James C. Lucas
San Francisco Bay
R. C. Cline
Alcatraz
Ralph Roe
Ted Cole
Committee To Hear Morgan On TVA Probe Start
A joint congressional committee will hear testimony from Dr. Arthur E. Morgan and other TVA directors starting Wednesday. Morgan will present charges of malfeasance against David Lilienthal and Harcourt Morgan, with the panel naming counsel and staff delayed by attendance.
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Washington
U.P
Joint Congressional Committee
Tennessee Valley Authority
Arthur E. Morgan
TVA
James A. Mead
N. Y
Morgan
David E. Lilienthal
Harcourt A. Morgan
Jury Inspection of Damaged Land Delayed
Gallipolis Ohio. Federal petit jury visit to Gallia and Meigs Counties to inspect farm lands damaged by riverine flood water is postponed. Judge Mel G. Underwood will send a jury in the fall. Original view dates were May 16 and 17. Landowners refuse government compensation in several cases.
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Gallipolis
Petit Jury
Gallia
Meigs
Ohio River
Morris Haskins
Mel G. Underwood
Columbus
Federal Court For Adjustment
War Office Estimates 200000 Chinese Killed at Suchow
Tokyo office says battle of Suchow produced 200000 Chinese casualties with 600000 killed and their bodies left on the field. Missing figures for those killed and carried away could not be estimated.
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Tokyo
U.P
War Office
Suchow
17 Million More Would Gain Old Age Benefits
The Social Security Board advisory council proposed extending old age benefits to 17,724,000 more workers while keeping current tax at two percent. The plan would include self employed and farm labor, domestic servants, and nonprofit employers under the program.
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Washington
Advisory Council
The
Social Security Board
Arthur J. Altmeyer
J. Douglas Brown
Princeton University
Mystery in 4 year old Betty Jane Hobbs case deepens
North Tonawanda police predicted a break in the disappearance of 4 year old Betty Jane Hobbs. Officers withheld new information. Her shoes and jacket were found in a weed field near the last known location. The mother said the child could not have removed the shoes due to double knots.
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Betty Jane Hobbs
North Tonawanda
N. Y
Proposal Cuts Tax Levy for Flood Control
The Muskingum Conservancy District in Ohio would escape about 4.5 million dollars in assessments under an amendment attached to the Flood Control Bill by the Senate Commerce Committee. The government would cover the 4.5 million, adding to 25.59 million already allocated by the Public Works Administration. Distinct agreements from 1934 and 1935 put 12 million dollars of project cost on the district, with local funds for land purchases and relocations. only half of local costs were to be assessed against the district, the rest borne by the state.
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Washington
Muskingum Conservancy
Ohio
Senate Commerce Committee
Public Works Administration
Conservancy District
Doctors name at stake in paternity dispute over twins
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen sought guidance from a juvenile court judge in Chicago as two men Luis Ersing and Lanzarin Timoteo, aged 24 and 26, argue over paternity of the same twins. Each demands custody of both babies, and the judge warned that many questions prevent a sole decision.
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Chicago
U.R
Herman N. Bundesen
Luis Ersing
Lanzarin Timoteo
Ersing
Timoteo
Bundesen
Columbus Coal Co to Operate Logan Mines
Paramount Coal Co Columbus has taken over the coal tipple project at Pattonville near Haydenville on Federal Route 33. A new tipple replaces the storm destroyed structure, and coal will be gathered and washed from truck mines in the Hocking Valley at this point. Temporary offices are in the old Pattonville School building.
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Logan
Paramount Coal Co
Columbus
Pattonville
Haydenville
Hocking Valley
Concern
Miners Board to Act on Green Resignation
The United Mine Workers international executive board meets secretly today to act on William Green resignation from the AFL after 48 years. Green left the federation and joined another AFL group, with the new affiliation not disclosed.
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Miners’ Board
Washington
U.P
United Mine Workers’ International Executive Board
William Green
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Davey Defends Hot Mix Program as Greatest Money Saver
Governor Davey defended the hot mix paying program on his weekly radio talk calling it the greatest money saver in the history of the state. He spoke Monday night to promote the scheme and its benefits.
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Davey
Columbus
Iron Ore Shipment Passes Logan En Route to Jackson Furnaces
Sixty eight carloads of iron ore moved through Logan on Monday heading to the Jackson furnaces. This marks the first local ore shipment in months.
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Logan
Jackson Furnaces
Use of Auto License Tag and Gasoline Tax Funds Proposed As Solution to Relief Tangle
Columbus Ohio House Taxation Committee weighs reallocating auto license tag and gasoline tax funds to fund relief. Rep. Ward proposes counties may use up to 25 percent of tag funds for relief and local traffic control financed from motor vehicle fees. Traffic, road interests oppose moving inactive highway funds. no action taken. Rural members hint at need based allocations. Farm Bureau ties discussed. Estimated yields from extended taxes projected around eight to eight and a half million dollars.
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Columbus
U.R
House Taxation Committee
P. E. Ward
Geauga
Davey
Ward
General Revenue Fund
Ohio
R. J. Kiefer
Logan
Farm Bureau
Edward J. Gardner
Butler
House
Senate
House Welfare Committee
Senate weighs earmarking funds in recovery bill
A last minute undercover push seeks to earmark the 865 million dollar public works allotment in Roosevelt s recovery bill. Leaders including Royal Copeland push to limit Harold Ickes discretion while two amendments negotiate municipal power projects and farm parity payments stir debate.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Sen. Royal S. Copeland
N. Y
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Senate Appropriations Committee
Alben W. Barkley
White House
PWA
Wey
House Reads Wage Bill for Amendments
The House opened earlier to read amendments to the wages and hours bill. Passage without drastic changes before adjournment was anticipated with leaders and wage proponents alike predicting approval. Chairman Mary T. Norton of New Jersey drafted a plan for a 25 cent minimum wage and 44 hour week with gradual increases to 40 cents and 40 hours. Rep. Robert Ramspeck of Georgia leads southern opposition.
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Washington
House
Mary T. Norton
N. J
House Labor Committee
Robert Ramspeck
Defense Revealed in Harlan Coal Conspiracy Trial
Charles J. Dawson former Western Kentucky judge who resigned over the New Deal appears in London Kentucky court to outline defense for 44 defendants in the Harlan coal conspiracy case. He reportedly argues coal from Harlan County does not move in interstate commerce and that federal jurisdiction is overextended.
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London
Charles J. Dawson
Federal District of Western Kentucky
Harlan County
Wisconsin Farm-Labor Halts Lafollette Move
The Wisconsin Farmer-Labor Progressive Federation blocked a move to nominate Gov. Philip LaFollette for governor and adjourned its convention without adopting a policy on LaFollette’s new national party. The federation had earlier supported LaFollette.
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Madison
Wiswp
Wisconsin Farmer-Labor Progressive Federation
Philip LaFollette
National Party
Federation
LaFollette
Highest Court Upholds Tax on Football Games
The Supreme Court affirmed the federal tax on admissions to football games and athletic contests sponsored by state universities. Sydney W. Stern, 60, a law associate of Murray Levine, and father of kidnapped Peter Levine, was found dead in New York in an apparent suicide pact with his brother Edwin, 68.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Supreme Court May Extend Federal and State Taxing Power
The court's ruling upholding federal income taxes on Port Authority employees signals an expansion of taxation authority. It may bolster President Roosevelt's effort to end exemptions for state employees, though congressional action this year seemed unlikely per Senate Leader Barkley. Justice Stone delivered the decision, described as highly significant by Treasury official Roswell Magill.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Port of
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Port Authority
Treasury
Roswell Magill
Roosevelt
Harlan F. Stone
Art Lewis Named Assistant Coach for Cleveland Rams
Arthur E. Lewis, formerly of Ohio Wesleyan University, is named assistant coach and player for the Cleveland Rams. He will join coach Hugo Bezdek, sign a two year contract, and add tackle duties while ex Giants and Ohio University star helps lead the NFL team.
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Cleveland
Arthur E. Lewis
Ohio Wesleyan University
Cleveland Rams
Lewis
Thomas E. Lipscomb
Rams
Ohio University
New York Giants
Hugo Bezdek
Cardozo Marks 68th Birthday Quietly at Home
Associate Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo, recovering from a heart ailment, observes his 68th birthday at home in Port Chester New York.
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Port Chester
N. Y
U.P
Supreme Court
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Glendora Youths Accused in Statutory Offenses
Five CCC youths from a Glendora love nest circle faced charges of statutory offenses against high school girls. Four were accused of attacking a 13 year old, daughter of a prominent local family. They were arraigned and held on bail of 1000 each with a May 27 hearing.
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Los Angeles
A.P
CCC
Love Nest
Glendora
Unjust Assessments May Cause Secession
Newcomerstown residents threaten secession from Tuscarawas County over flood control assessments they deem unjust. Leaders of the defense league plan petitions to move Newcomerstown to Coshocton County, to be presented to the state legislature.
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Coshocton
U.S
Tuscarawas County
Newcomerstown
Muskingum Conservancy District
New Philadelphia
Defense League
Coshocton County
Relief Costs for April Reach WPA Record High
Preliminary estimates show April relief spending across WPA and related programs totaling about 250000 dollars, the highest in WPA history. Growth in unemployment and a 500000 uptick in WPA rolls since 1937 drove costs, with Hopkins predicting further increases toward 3 million.
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Washington
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Harry L. Hopkins
Wine Makers Demand Protection in State
In Columbus the Northeast Ohio Grape Growers Association urged a 50 cents a gallon tax on wine shipped into Ohio from other states. M H Brody led the charge before the House Taxation Committee, citing Ohio produced 1 2 million gallons last year while imports reached 2 4 million gallons, urging passage of the Kalb wine tariff bill.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
House Taxation Committee
M. H. Brody
Northeastern Ohio Grape Growers Association
Measles Quarantine For 90 Year Old John Johnston
In Pattonsburg Missouri the 90 year old John Johnston was placed in home quarantine today after being diagnosed with measles. The note from local health officials confirms the elderly patient is under isolation.
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Pattonsburg
John Johnston
Johnston
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