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Lancaster Gazette

Location

Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1936

Page

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Japan’s Revolt Ends As Officers Surrender In Palace Garden

News dispatch from Tokyo reports the failed revolt by a group of young army officers ended with enlisted men surrendering in groups under Emperor Hirohito’s orders. Admiral Okada survived, Suzuki wounded, and questions linger over rebel officers’ fates and the government’s immediate response.

Tokyo Japan Keisuke Okada Matsuo Prime Ministry Kantaro Suzuki Imperial Court Admiral Okada Imperial Palace Vwspimperor Hirohito Tor Dayse Stii Iris Okada Jr Aline Yoshiyuki Kawashima Igh Army Navy

Predict Fight Against Cuts Ordered In Railroad Fares

Railroad experts foresee a battle by major roads against the Interstate Commerce Commission fare reductions to 2 cents per mile for coaches and 3 cents for Pullmans. The Baltimore and Ohio supports the plan and expects a June 2 effective date, likely pulling New York Central and Pennsylvania lines along. Bus lines may match cuts. air lines plan uncertain adjustments.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission Baltimore & Ohio ICC New York Central Pennsylvania Baltmore & Ohio Prblic

Trials security tightens after nitro scare in Cleveland

Cleveland Ohio February 29 stringent rules issued for all spectators at criminal trials to be searched before entering the common pleas courtroom. The measures are among 14 laid down by Judge Samuel H. Sibert after Clayton Clawson Toledo criminal attempted to blow up the courtroom with what he believed was nitro. Extra precautions for searching prisoners and their outsiders contacts were provided.

Cleveland, O Ipleas Clayton Clawson Toledo Samuel H. Sibert

Leap Year Birthday Celebrations In Lancaster Area

On February 29 1936 Leap Year observers mark their birthdays as the date occurs only every four years. Charles A Proxmire 64 marks his fifteenth birthday while Louise Mckenzie 4 celebrates her first. Rotary Club dinner at Hotel Martens features Dr A B Kellogg of Chicago, plus local entertainers Joe Penner Brown George Vorys and Ken Kenton.

Charles A. Proxmire Louise Mckenzie John McKenzie East Main Street A 8. Kellogg Chicago Rotary Club Hotel Martens Kellogg Ilinois Ohio Salo Finklestein John ‘Joe Penner Brown George Vorys Ken Kenton

Local Birth Notices Highlight Proxmire Kin and Romine Child

The record notes Betty Jane McCandlish of Middletown Ohio turning eighteen this year and Jesn Ann of Hamilton turning sixteen on November 22. It also records Raymond Romine born February 29 1932 in Fairheld County to Mr and Mrs Floyd Romine formerly of Carroll R F D as his first birthday today.

Mr. Proxmire Betty Jane McCandlish Middletown Ohio Jesn Ann Hamilton Fairheld County Raymond Romine Floyd Romine Carroll, R. F. D

Carroll General Science Students Learn by Doing

Junior High students in Carroll Schools study electricity and build batteries and crystal radios as part of a hands on General Science course. The Fairfield County road program funds cover labor materials and equipment for 363 40 miles of county roads with projects supervised by Mr Young.

Florida Ship Canal Washington South Florida Carroll Carrol Fairfield County Board of Commissioners Mr. Young

Logan civic figure Charles Schwenke dies in Columbus hospital

The life of Charles Schwenke a prominent Logan citizen and Lancaster figure ends with his death Friday at Grant Hospital in Columbus He had been admitted this morning for treatment and was son Ave of the city.

Charles Schwenke Citzen Logan Lancaster Grant Hospital Columbus Son Ave

County approves road work funding and terms

By agreement the board and County Engineer Ralph D Ma ny set aside 25000 for tar via road construction. The resolution authorizes the Engineer to proceed with the road work starting Monday and reserves the right to purchase materials by competitive bids. Laborers work on self supplied time and wages will not exceed 1998 levels.

Ralph D Ma

Kite Weather Here Warns Flier Dangers Near Wires

The Ohio Power Co warns children and parents about the danger of kites near high power lines. A meter foreman prevented a potential electrocution when a boy’s kite became entangled in charged wires. Authorities urge abandoning kites caught in wires and flying away from power lines.

Ohio Power Co Gayle Rose

Railroads Boost Pay with Two-Week Adjustment

About 165 local railroad workers received an extra two weeks salary due to a shift in payment policy ahead of March 1 retirement rules. The move, affecting O. and O. and other Pennsylvania railroads, trims payroll costs by about 3 1 3 percent and is expected to save roughly $1 million for railroads and workers combined.

Allroad Tthe O. & O Pennsylvania

Christy Replaced on Election Board by Beery in Columbus

Secretary of State George S Myers approved nominees for county election boards. One member from each party was named for four year terms replacing expiring members. Fairfield and Lancaster boards include Charles Beery and John Christy among others. Christy had chaired the board. New terms begin today.

Columbus George S Myers Fairfield Charles FE Beery D Lithopolis John Ff. Christy D. Amenda Fred Whiley Lancaster Jenamini Christy

Congress weighs tax plans as inflation fear grows

Fairfield County candidates mull running for the unexpired Ohio seat of Mell Underwood while Congress debates tax measures to fund a $1.137 billion budget demand. Officials warn inflation pressures limit revenue options and consider longer term funding over two or three years.

Fairfield Mell Underwood Ith Ohio Mell G Underwood Davey Underwood Benson W. Hough Hocking Perry Pickaway Ross

Logan Man Dies Amid Tax Debate And Logan Figure

Charles Swenke of Logan and well known in Lancaster died Friday in Grand Hospital Columbus. He was a brother of Mrs. F. P. Stukey of Lancaster. The article notes Roosevelt budget talks and tax plans causing congressional doubt as the tax message approached.

Triakury Henry Morgenthan Charles Swenke Logan Lancaster Grand Hospital Columbus Mra. F. P. Stukey

Shell stations cut gasoline prices a cent lower today

In Lancaster a gasoline price war saw Shell stations reduce all grades by one cent. The standard and high grade fuels dropped from 19 1 2c, 17 1-2c, and 16c to about 18 1-20c, 16 1-2c, and 15c. The lowest grade remained unchanged.

SHELL

First convict to escape Ohio Pen caught in Detroit

Detroiter reports Eugene Shfolitz believed to be the first escapee from Ohio State Penitentiary in five years. He was seized after detectives spotted him downtown, while serving one to five years for burglary. He escaped Feb 15 by hiding in a coal car.

Ohio Detroit Eugene Shfolitz Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus Steel

Fairfield Views On Repeal Survey Finds Mixed Ohio Opinions

Central Ohio residents express mixed views on repeal after a newspaper survey with Dr. Daniel Starch. Many believe lawmakers bungled liquor regulations and conditions are worse than pre prohibition but some say there is less drinking now. Comments cite gendered drinking, youth presence, saloon ethics, and bootlegging concerns with Lancaster and Fairfield County context.

Ohio Daniel Starch Fairfield County Lancaster Us Lancaster

Inflationists Push Patman Plan for New Money Financing

Inflationists used the bonus tactic to pitch the Patman bill as financing with two and four tenths percent on a one foolproof new money option.

Patman

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