AFL Leaders Welcome Roosevelt Peace Effort at Labor Convention
Delegates at the 59th AFL convention in Cincinnati hailed President Roosevelt's call to renew peace negotiations with the CIO. Daniel Tobin praised the message as conciliatory and constructive, urging unionists to bridge divisions for national unity amid the European crisis. Green said the AFL blamed CIO for the breakdown but kept the door open for talks.
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American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Daniel J. Tobin
Teamsters’ Union
William Green
AFL Cio
Tobin
CIO
San Francisco
AFL
Green
AFL Executive Council
Injure Pickets In Steel Strike
Three pickets were knocked down by an auto and rocks were thrown during minor clashes at Midland Steel Products Co. CIO leaders said auto frame production was virtually at a standstill and accused management of hiring strike breakers. With 60 police on duty, about 200 workers reported for day shift. Sixty-five thousand auto workers in Detroit faced possible layoffs if the strike was not resolved.
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Cleveland
Midland Steel Products Co
CIO
United Automobile Workers Union
Detroit
Barrymore Still Seeks Divorce From Elaine
John Barrymore said his lawyers may not know it but he plans to divorce his fourth wife Elaine Barrymore was surprised to learn they filed a stipulation in New York Supreme Court ending his suit for separation from Miss Barrymore.
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Chicago
U.P
John Barrymore
Elaine Barry
New York Supreme Court
Miss Barry
Local union leader defies regional head in PPG dispute
Tarentum Pa. CIO local chief Fred Bindell said there will be no regional strike tomorrow across seven Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. plants after challenging the regional president's authority to call a company wide walkout.
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Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Fred Bindell
CIO
Bergdoll Takes Stand Again in Court Martial
Grover Bergdoll testified again at his court martial in New York describing a secret Philadelphia residence during seven of the 19 years he was believed exiled in Germany.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Philadelphia
Germany
Fugitives Captured Near Sandusky Return to Mansfield
Kenneth Van Horn age 18 and Robert Tate age 18 were returned to Mansfield Reformatory today after attempting an escape from Osborn Farm they were sent there last Saturday.
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Kenneth van Horn
Robert Tate
Mansfield Reformatory
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Sen Edward Johnson Pushes Neutral Armistice Plea
Senator Edward Johnson of Colorado introduced a resolution urging President Roosevelt to join with other neutrals in pressing belligerents in Europe to an immediate armistice. The measure, read in the Senate amid neutrality debate, asks the President to lead a movement toward an early end to the war as a preliminary step to lasting peace.
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Edward Johnson
Colo
Roosevelt
Europe
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Standing Room Only To Be Scalped at Crosley Field
Three scalpers and 300 fans lined up for SRO World Series tickets at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. Scalpers plan to buy SRO tickets and sell them across the river in Covington Kentucky where a World Series ticket agency is licensed.
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U.P
Crosley Field
Covington
Ohio River
Taxes Show Increase For First Nine Months
State Tax Commissioner William S. Evatt reported taxes paid at regular intervals rose by 10 million dollars in the first nine months of the year versus 1938. The increase reflects an average 11.5 percent rise in tax collections statewide.
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Columbus
U.P
William S. Evatt
Collision Fatal for Peebles Trucker on Route 125
Russell Swayne twenty six from Peebles died from a skull fracture when his truck overturned after a collision with a car twelve miles east of West Union on Route 125. The car driver Thomas Pick of Springfield Illinois was not hurt.
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U.P
Russell Swayne
Peebles
Here
Thomas Pick
Springfield
Ill
Coughlin Likely Silenced by Broadcasters Rule
A National Association of Broadcasters ruling bars discussion of controversial issues on paid radio time. The NAB code adds that ongoing neutrality act debate is a public controversy and thus cannot be aired, potentially curtailing Father Charles E. Coughlin who funds network time to air his views.
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National Association of Broadcasters
Charles E. Coughlin
NAB
Coughlin
Michigan
Rum runners aid German submarines off Atlantic Coast
The Philadelphia Record reports former rum runners now supply oil food and water to German submarines off the Atlantic. Supposedly freighter skippers join in delivering cargo while federal authorities in Philadelphia stay tight lipped. Governor Bricker travels to Chicago to address the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies tonight.
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Philadelphia Record
Germany
Atlantic
Columbus
U.P
Bricker
Chicago
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Chandler Sanctioned as Kentucky Senator
Senate privileges and elections committee signaled approval of Gov. A. B. Chandler of Kentucky for the U S Senate to succeed the late Sen. M. M. Logan. Chandler would resign as governor and be appointed to the Senate by the lieutenant governor following Logan's death.
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Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Kentucky
Senate
Chandler
M. M. Logan
Nab Suspect in Shotgun Killing
Cambridge authorities expected to file a murder charge today in the shotgun killing of Ida Arthurs 19 near Byesville. Her sister Edna Arthurs 23 was wounded as a truck fired on them at 11 p m. Richard Knight 23 of East Cambridge was questioned and taken into custody.
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U.P
Ida Arthurs
Byesville
Miss Arthurs
Edna Arthurs
Richard ‘Knight
East Cambridge
Thousands Pay Tribute To Cardinal Mundelein
A steady stream of children and adults from Catholic and non Catholic communities paid homage at Holy Name Cathedral as the body of George Cardinal Mundelein lay in state on a cathedra afalque he had imported from Rome years earlier.
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Chicago
U.P
George Cardinal Mundelein
Holy Name
Rome
Hitler to Visit Warsaw and Address Reichstag
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler likely to travel to Warsaw on Thursday and deliver a Reichstag address on Friday at 1 p m as a climactic speech in his peace offensive, per Nazi circles.
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Berlin
U.P
Adolf Hitler
Warsaw
Reichstag
Debate Over Neutrality Deepens as Russia Bids for Baltic
Soviet Russia moves to expand wartime trade with Britain and seek use of Scandinavian ships to bypass German control of the Baltic while Turkey balances between Britain and Russia to keep its Mediterranean interests intact. Ankara also signals nonrecognition of Poland's partition, pledging neutrality.
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Russia
League Claims Commission's Books at fault
The Citizens Tax League of Ohio charges faulty bookkeeping in the state industrial commission. The second inquiry report to Governor Bricker says 18 years of surveys costing over 120000 ignored recommendations. The commission handles casualty insurance for about 50000 employers paying over 10 million dollars in claims, yet lacks a general ledger in auditing.
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Columbus
Citizens Tax League of Ohio
State Industrial Commission
Bricker
Price of Coal Hiked by War
European war demands in September boosted coal prices and production, improving the industry outlook. Bituminous spot coal rose 20 to 25 cents per ton though many prices were set by long term contracts. Anthracite increased 25 to 40 cents per ton in the past two weeks.
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Washington
U.P
Canada
South America
Cleveland Primary Renominates Mayor
Returns from Cleveland's municipal non partisan primary show Mayor Harold H. Burton renominated for a third term by 4 884 votes over four opponents. John E O'Donnell a Republican and school board member won the second nomination and will oppose Burton in November.
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U.P
Harold H. Burton
John E. O’donnell
Burton
Bank Call Issued by State and Government
State Banking Superintendent Samuel H. Shirer ordered all state banks to report their condition as of October 2. The Comptroller of the Currency directed all national banks to report their condition as of October.
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Samuel H. Shirer
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Death in fall from seven-story elevator shaft
William F Hall aged 60, manager of a Cincinnati stationery firm, was killed when he fell seven floors down an elevator shaft today. Witnesses reported the accident occurred in the morning at the firm’s building.
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Cincinnati
U.P
William F Hall
Kaltenborn Outlines All Phases of European War at Ohio Univ
H V Kaltenborn radio journalist spoke at Ohio University about the war origins and first month actions. He argued the United States must play an intelligent peace making role and analyzed alliances and weaknesses of Britain France the League of Nations and Russia in the lead up to World War II.
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Vandenberg Counters Embargo Repeal as War Risk Grows
Arthur Vandenberg rebuked President Roosevelt’s arms embargo repeal, warning the United States would become “an arsenal for one belligerent” and a target for the other. He joined Sen. Connally in arguing isolationist aims while pressing for a strong national defense and anti aircraft upgrades. Norris endorsed the plan on radio, boosting administration support. Glass’ health offered hope for public backing.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
Roosevelt
United States
Senate
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Tom Connally
D. Tex
America
Connally
U. S
George W. Norris
Ind
Neb
Norris
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Union Election at Selby Shoe Plant Ends in Tie
Portmouth reports an employees' election at the Selby Shoe Company ended in a stalemate. The result leaves the plant without a union recognition, with neither AFL boot and shoe workers nor CIO United Shoe Workers gaining bargaining status. Philip G. Philips, regional NLRB director, announced the decision.
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Portsmouth
U.P
Selby Shoe Company
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
AFL
United Shoe Workers Union
CIO
Philip G. Philips
National Labor Relations ‘Board
Pension Rolls Hit New High During September
The state division of aid for the aged reported September pension rolls reached a record 120,925 recipients. Total payments amounted to 2,743,614 dollars with an average grant of 22.69 dollars. The number receiving assistance rose by 1,912.
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Columbus
URP
State Division of Aid For the Aged
Fay Templeton Dies in San Francisco at 74
Fay Templeton, renowned actress and musical comedy star from the gay nineties, died in San Francisco yesterday at age 74. The performer, famed for her stage roles, leaves a lasting imprint on early American theatre.
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San Francisco
U.rp
Fay Templeton
State Fair Advisory Council Heads Named
George A. Dix of Delaware was named president of the Ohio State Fair advisory council in Columbus. John W. Gals breath of Columbus was named vice chairman, and Win H. Kinan, state air manager, secretary.
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U.P
George A. Dix
Delaware
Ohio State Fair Advisory Council
John W. Galsbreath
Win H. Kinan
Stateair
Mining Blast Kills At Least 71 In Mexico State
The Universal newspaper, via Monterey yesterday, reports a mine explosion near Palau Coahuila left no fewer than 71 men dead. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the incident and its cause.
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U.R
Palau
Coahuila State
Universal
Monterey
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