Nazis Tighten Trap On Allies In North
Washington reports the defense program reaches the brass tacks stage with plans to raise 683 million dollars a year in new taxes and borrow more for a 3 billion defense bill. A seven member National Defense Commission was appointed to speed production as Congress debates debt limits and tax boosts. Burton urges Republicans to trust the party with decisions, defending peace, recovery, and private initiative against New Deal policies.
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Congress
New York
Prev
Herbert Hoover
Rooseesti Muse
Marcantonio
Al-Ny
Congres
Roosevelt
National Defense Commission
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Republican Party
Burton
Eveald
America
Arion
Elected J. W. Watson Athens County GOP Chair
Ike Watson of Nelsonville was chosen as chair man of the Athens County Republican Executive Committee. The official notice appears with the story one on page five.
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Ike) Watson
Nelsonville
Inet Nize
Athens County Republan
Bank Robbery Loot Recovered in Five Hours in Cincinnati
Two men Elmer Whitt and Ivan Phillips were arrested after nearly all of a $30,111 robbery loot from the Avondale Central Trust Bank was recovered within five hours. A garage attendant led authorities to a secret car compartment where the money was hidden under a back seat. Police nabbed Whitt and Phillips in a garage after they returned to reclaim the automobile.
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Cincinnati
Robry
Avondale
Central Trust Company Bank
Elmer ‘Whitt
Columbus
Ivan Phillips
Marion
Frank Nichels
Whitt
Phillips
Police Question Suspect in Maury Train Wreck Case
A 1-year-old Chicagoan was questioned today in connection with rail tampering that caused the Maury train wreck near Harney on August 12, killing 24. Railroad police Capt. Julius Husum said the man admitted being near the scene and wore a jacket matching clues.
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OLEDO
Harney
Julius Husum
Ford says 1000 planes a day possible soon
Ford executives claim production lines could reach 1000 planes daily. Charlee A. Linaboreh and Edward Rickenbacker quote Ford speaking on wartime needs and defenses as part of a broader push, warning that peacetime limits would end if United States fails to prepare for war.
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Deror
Tanta Te Ford” Maio” Company
Iar
Pertin
Robert E Lee Convicted by Jury for Second Degree Murder
Lancaster common pleas court returns a verdict finding Robert E Lee of Norwood Mass guilty of second degree murder in the May 31 1939 killing of Siet Stromstead a Boys Industrial School tailor. Sentence mandatory life with parole possible after 30 years.
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Lancaster
Wrt
A. Common Pleas Court
Robert E. Use
Norwood
Mass
Siet'Stromstead
Denver Up Albert Cosman Alarmed By Tavern Noise
Albert Cosman woke to a noise near a tavern and found two men at its door. He asked what they were cleaning up, then went back to sleep. The morning patrol found a 400 pound safe missing with 575 dollars inside and 350 dollars taken from the cash drawer.
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Denver
Albert E. Cosman
E Coaman
Ancient meets modern bike collision in New Ulm
Lorenz Merkle rode his antique high-wheel bicycle and collided with a car backing from the curb in New Ulm Minnesota. He suffered cuts and bruises while the other vehicle remained undamaged.
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New Ulm
Minn
Lorenz Merkle
Merkle
Nazis Gain Little by Belgium's Surrender
A British source said Belgium’s capitulation leaves Belgium with practically no stocks and its iron and steel industries wrecked. The report notes little economic gain for Germany from Belgium’s surrender.
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Belgium
London
Germany
Athens Airmail Set Up Approved After Survey
Athens surveyors review the proposed Allcamerican Aviation plan for an Athens airmail service. Officials discuss station setup, permits, and field configurations, noting the perimeters needed for a temporary or permanent landing site. The plan envisions a 3700 mile mail route with a local messenger, pending federal approval and conditions.
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Athens
Figgas Gunners Soca Am Saur
Ame Piame 14
Allcamerican Aviation, Inc
Drapa
Existanent
Municipal
Airports
Feera Oan Srana
Plek
Bae Et Arate
Ee Ibaa
Carl H. Beasley
City Ie
Fanto
Omington
Chicago
Post Office
Red Cross fund drive in Athens tops $350
Campaign leader Dwight Rutherford reports Red Cross collections in Athens reach 350 dollars with multiple churches banks and individuals contributing. Aimed at aiding refugees children and the homeless, the effort involves volunteers telephoning and visiting local homes and businesses to secure donations and telegraph support to the national headquarters.
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Sarre
Athens
Dwight Rutherford
Fito
Rutherford
Presbyterian
Crome
National Organization
Ery
CH. Creed
Harper C. Pendry
Dean Ima. Voigt
Ohi
Universty
Hg, Householder
Dbalmer
Don Peden
Roger Con
F Hor
John Algeo
Woife
F.D. Forsyth
P. C. Nichols
Carl “Beasley
Artie Corneil Paul Cotton
Harry Beckley
Irvin Quick
Blaine
R. Golasberr
James Scriven
Harry Beggs
Sam ‘Altman
B. Erskine
CM. Gill
Gibson
R.p. Finsterwald
West Logan
Ruther
Ford
Iso
Auditors Find De Morrow County Clerk of Courts
In Columbus state examiners report Crock Alfred D. Crock, county clerk, failed to permit entries while absent from his office. Auditors found a $2 078 act listed in the accounts and filed the finding with State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson.
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Columbus
Alfred D. Crock
Morrow County
Joseph T. Ferguson
Freeman A. Smith
Crock
Abolition of Useless Jobs Bill Noted in Washington
Rep. mith CA and Ohio lawmakers urged Senate Finance and House Ways and Means to abolish all non vital government expenditures and political jobs. Henry Braig Yeiser, 87, retired president of Globe Wernicke Co., died yesterday in Cincinnati.
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Washington
Rep
Mith CA
Ohio
Esterday
Senate Finance Committee
House Ways and Means Committee
Anvuntrial
Cincinnate
Henry Braig Yeiser
The
Globe-Wernicke Co
World War Veterans Gather for Memorial in Columbus
A Columbus crowd marks a memorial gathering for World War veterans. Miss Lida S. Lucas, longtime department secretary, reports on the anniversary and the enduring tribute to those who served in Europe.
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Columbus
Lida S. Lucas
Lightning Strikes Grade School. Principal Dies in Storm
A severe thunderstorm struck a two story grade school injuring teachers and pupils. Principal Weaver perished after supervising evacuation. first grade Miss Tie Snyder narrowly escaped and teacher Beery aided the orderly exit before collapsing.
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Tate
Tie Snyder
Weaver’ Teath
Catholics Open Fourth Eucharistic Congress in Cleveland Diocese
Catholics from 14 Northeastern Ohio counties gather for the fourth Eucharistic Congress of the Cleveland Diocese. Archbishop Lehremb will preach at opening services in St Peter's Church with about 30,100 attendees expected. A massive altar crafted by a priest stands at Fawcett Stadium for the midnight mass, built by Father Maurer using his woodworking tools to create candlesticks and candelabra.
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Banton
Ohio
Cleveland
George N. Habig
Joseph Lehremb
St Peter’s Church
Fawcett
John L. Maurer
Canal ‘Ulten
Father Maurer
Fair Weather Forecast Ahead for Memorial Day Swimmers
Columbus forecast promises fair weather tomorrow with warmer temperatures for thousands about to start the swimming season on Memorial Day. The weather bureau notes continued pleasant conditions as spring advances and heat indexes rise with holiday activities.
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Columbus
Weather Bureau
Quibbling and Fumbling Haunts Aviation Editor Remarks
Aviation editor of the Associated Press lambasts indifference in air program effort. He cites 1941 plane output projections, training shortfalls, and limited private flying growth, urging stronger national defense measures and increased aerial capacity.
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Devon Francin
Associated Press
the National
United States
Francie
Linder
America
Willkie Favors Allied Aid Beyond Men
Willkie urges asking warring European democracies what aid they need and favors public, allied help without sending American troops. He proposes Secretary Hull seek a clear request from England to unite defense, while warning against solo involvement. He calls for industrial unity and to explore nonmilitary support from the United States pending concrete action.
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Akron
Wendell L. Willkie
United States
Willkie
American Legion
Hull
England
War Today and Utility Levy Aim at Faster Rate Settlements
State Unities Commission chief George McConnaughey says an increased levy on utility gross earnings could finance quicker settlements of rate controversies. Expanded staff would allow investigations into property valuation and production costs, possibly disposing of Fate cases for under 100,000, far below current 60,000 to 70,000 ranges. The piece juxtaposes Allied Army peril in Flanders with domestic fiscal reform, noting grim war conditions and the broader political climate. Two killed by fire found in Springfield ruins: Lucille Anderson, 31, and Bonnie Lou Phillips, 8, die in blaze. caretaker George Phillips, 79, also perishes.
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Columbus UI
George McConnaughey
State Unities Commission
McCon‘raughey
Dewitt MacKenzie
Flanders
Springfield
Noose
Here
Lucille Anderson
George Phillips
Ter
Bonnie Lou
Narvik
Arctic
Norway
Boulogne
Gereman
France
Nut
Allien Sill
Paris
Somme
Alene
Beton
SaeRlon
Caopolt
Berlin
Comeroy
Brtermore
Soatlaston
Ito
Ostend and Lille Taken by German Forces
German forces claim rapid victories across Belgium and northern France, taking Ostend and Lille to encircle Allied troops in Flanders. British reports of Narvik fall and channel withdrawal unfold amid fierce counterattacks and heavy civilian casualties. A House of Commons debate considers accepting more refugees to the United States.
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Belgium
Royal Air Force
Minch
Lille
Ostend
Dunkirk
London
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