Flood threats rise as record rain floods Ohio river towns
A surge of April rainfall drives residents from mid Ohio river areas as levels crest near sixty feet eight inches above flood stage. Officials warn weeks of heavy rain may worsen seepage and force evacuations while authorities report multiple deaths and widespread property damage along the river in Cincinnati and surrounding counties.
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Roosevelt Seeks Stronger Parole System
Washington reports President Roosevelt calls for beefed up parole oversight amid national concern over parole abuse and uneven implementation. Attorney General Murphy joins in citing 12 of 45 states with parole laws lacking resources to run a true system and warns of political favors in parole power.
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Hitler Expected To Reply To Peace Appeal In 10 Days
Berlin April 17 Reichsfuehrer Hitler was expected tonight to reply to President Roosevelt's peace proposals in a public Reichstag address set for April 28. He would defend his policies and denounce rivals’ methods of territory acquisition, signaling a broader warning to the United States Britain and France. The sudden summons of the Reichstag prompted foreign office work into historical arguments to justify past and future expansion. Attacks on Roosevelt increased as the president urged ten years of nonaggression and world conferences on peace, rearmament and trade.
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Great Falls Bishop Named to Kansas City See
The Most Rev Edwin V O Hara bishop of Great Falls Mont has been named by the Holy See to be bishop of Kansas City Mo succeeding late Bishop Thomas F Lilk. Announcement made here by the apostolic delegation. O Hara known for social and rural economics work in Oregon.
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City Council approves handbill distribution ban ordinance
An ordinance prohibiting distribution of handbills passed council approval. No Handbills signage may be displayed by householders, with fines up to 50 dollars for violations. The measure aims to curb fire hazards and blocked public drains, mirroring a Waukesha approach. final consideration was slated for Monday.
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Lad of Six Here As Blaze Destroys Family Home
North Russell, N. April. Mr. and Mrs. Halstead Reed returned home to find their residence in flames. Six year old Weldon Reed, awoken by crackling flames, helped his four year old brother Warren escape as Ted Bim smek fled the scene. The house was destroyed.
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French Fleet Takes Over Gibraltar Defense
French warships moved to guard Gibraltar as Britain shifts forces to Malta and the Suez Canal region. Admirals from Britain, France, and Italy met the governor as the Mediterranean fleet concentrates near key passages. German maneuvers off Kiel were also reported amid broader European naval activity.
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Bearded Boys Plan 75th Anniversary Ballyhoo
Bearded Men of Slaty-five in Helena launch plans for a July bearded jubilee led by Lester Labin as chair and Henry Wonre as secretary. Nay Rossler named president of the Bearded March. officers include 4. W. Forbes Joe Munger and B. L. Meterren. Citywide whisker requirements set May 15 with a kangaroo court to enforce participation and fines funding prizes for best facial hair.
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War Fear Triggers Three London Suicides
London reports three suicides in five days as residents react to British broadcasting on the European situation. Coroners note cautious public sentiment and cautious media coverage with one coroner remarking that news is not always well received over the wireless.
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Boy 13 Death Revealed by Tragic Self Inference
In Oklahoma City on April 17 a thirteen year old boy, frustrated by neglect and ragged clothes, spoke of reasons for his death by his own hand. He blamed his mother and said he would not attend school. His father is serving a murder sentence and the boy had just been placed in the care of the man who once saved a life.
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President Withdrew Nomination of Amlie for LCC Post
President Roosevelt withdrew Thomas F. Amlie's nomination to the Interstate Commerce Commission after critics branded him a communist. In a public letter, Amlie called hearings a witch hunt, while Roosevelt defended Amlie's qualifications and urged continued public service under the government framework. No replacement name was announced.
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Supreme Court bars deportation for communist past
Washington April 17 The Supreme Court in a 6 to 2 ruling held no alien can be deported solely for past communist party membership. Justice Roberts wrote the opinion upholding a Fifth Circuit decision in Joseph G Strecker Austrian born restaurateur of Hot Springs Arkansas. Immediate effect released Strecker from custody but the ruling will affect many similar labor department cases.
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Chamberlain to Reveal Pact With Turkey Today
London reports Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain will announce in parliament that Turkey joins his anti aggression alliance joining Britain France Poland Greece and Romania. A Soviet air pact and possible Russian aid to Britain and allies are also moving forward while talks continue with Turkey and Russia.
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Three Senators Seek Overhaul of Wagner Act Before Hearing
Three senators urge changes to the Wagner Act proposing a new single board with employer and public worker representation, plus shifting powers to district courts and redefining collective bargaining rights. They argue current law fuels industry strife and widespread strikes and urge rapid, workable reform.
Army Deserters And Girls Taken After Hot Chase
Three army deserters and three girls were captured after a high speed chase from San Francisco to Idaho and Oregon. They surrendered to police in a cabin near Mortland after officers surrounded the hideout. One man Donald Walley was wounded in the arm. The group, led by Brandon, face armed robbery and other charges in San Francisco and Portland.
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It Was Pleasant Surprise to Her For Few Minutes
A reported incident describes Arto Rett cold the truck man and a woman who claimed a check from the wall was used to pay for items. The text mentions a theft of cash from a person named Antania Apell and an involved black suspect, with details of recovery and misdirected actions.
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Attitude 1a to Keep Up Out of War
Washington April 17 A wave of calls for the United States to stay out of the European conflict grew in Congress after President Roosevelt urged peace pledges from Hitler and Mussolini The administration said the move was building world public opinion for peace Berlin hinted a statement on April 28 regarding the appeal Officials noted responses from Latin American governments and other capitals as Secretary Hull expressed gratification at worldwide sentiment while noting no replies from Berlin or Rome yet
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Three Slain in Shooting Affair In Washington
In Spokane Walsh April 17 three persons slain and two wounded one critically in a tourist cabin shooting east of Spokane. State patrolman Warren Greenberg said Salinas shot the group then killed himself before officers rushed to the scene. Authorities noted no clear motive yet as the investigation proceeds.
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Italy Hikes Army Funds Amid Peace Plea Rebuff
April 17 report states Italy added 425 million for ten hours and earmarked 25 million for immediate use and another 25 million when the fiscal year begins July 1. The move boosts military spending to cover 1.2 million new under arms, while Mussolini responds to Roosevelt with a hard stance against encirclement.
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