Eastern steel strike settled and slate election planned
The Jones Laughlin strike ending after 335 cars was settled under government supervision, restoring 7,000 workers in Pittsburgh and Aliquippa. An NLRB directed election by May 20 will test the CIO union in major steel mills for its first exclusive contract. Also, Fisher Body and Hollywood strike talks proceed, while Detroit's UAW mobilizes Ford plant recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Jones Laughlin Steel
Pittsburgh
Aliquippa
Ars
Philip Murray
SteelWorkers Organizing Committee
National Labor Relations Board
C. N. 0. Steel Union
Indusry
U. S. Steel
IC. I. O
Cleveland
Fisher Body
Esume
Paul FE
Miley
Aited Automobile Workers Union
Iollywood
Calif
Motion Icture
Studiomployes
Detroit
Homer Martin
United Automobile Orkers Union
Ford Motor Company
Ipostpone Probe of Zepp Tragedy
Lakehurst New Jersey May 14 The Commerce Department hearing on the Zepp disaster was postponed until 1 PM to allow designer J Hugo Eckner to inspect the wreckage view motion pictures and read a summary of testimony already taken The hearing had been set for 10 AM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakehurst
N. J
U.P
Department of Commerce
J. Hugo Eckner
Probe blast of British destroyer Hunter near Almeria
British and Spanish loyalist authorities opened an investigation into a mysterious explosion that crippled the destroyer Hunter off Almeria. Initial reports blamed a mine, but loyalist sources privately suggested a German submarine torpedo. officials denied presence of mines in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Citizen
United Press
Valencia
Spain
Hunter
Almeria
Hopkins Talks on Relief Bill With Roosevelt in Washington
WPA Administrator Harry L. Hopkins conferred with President Roosevelt in Washington and expressed confidence the relief bill would pass with the full 1.5 billion dollar appropriation in a form acceptable to the President. Hopkins met Roosevelt soon after the latter returned from vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Washington, D. C
WPA
Harry L. Hopkins
Roosevelt
Compromise Reaches End of Duke of Windsor Wedding Deadlock
London sources report a compromise over royal attendance at the Duke of Windsor and Mrs Wallis Warfield's wedding. The deal is viewed as a victory for the royal family amid the government dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Werfield
Ellis School Named Model for Township Improvements
Ellis school in Stockton township earns the model school title after extensive upgrades including a new basement furnace sanitation system water system and decor improvements. Township Trustee Jesse D Figgins led plans alongside area WPA supervisor Glenn Sandefer to modernize Ellis and other township schools with projects such as stone walls decorative landscaping and a permanent drive to the schoolhouse. The eighth grade success and cooperation with the P T A reflect active efforts toward the model goal and better schooling statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis School
Stockton Township
Ellis
Town
Jesse D. Figgins
Tilts
Figgins
P.T. A
Linton High School
State Department of Education
Indiana
College Hill
Glenn Sandefer
WPA
District Club Arts Show Featured In Spencer
Linton and Greene county clubwomen attended the first arts festival of the Second district Federation of Clubs at Spencer Christian church. Eighth county representatives showcased fine arts, literature and music with talks by Miss Mary Louise Elvere of Vincennes and Mrs. Agnes Euersteiner of Bloomington. The program included poetry, a shawl pageant, exhibits of old coins and books, and treasures from Japan, China and India. Over 100 women attended the noonday luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Greene County
Spencer Christian Church
Mary Louise Elvere
Vincennes
Chicago
FE. H. Katterhenry
Martinsville
Agnes Euersteiner
Bloomington
Herbert Priest
John Timmons
Bloomfield
Harriet Waggoner
Shoals
Roselaw Phillips
George Clemer
Spencer
Hubert McCormack
Evelyn Poston
Jessup
Mooresville
Carl Abrell
Boch
Spence
Owen County
Japan
China
India
Boys 4-H Club Meeting Set for Saturday
The Linton Boys 4 H club will meet at the high school at 2 pm Saturday. County Agent Arthur Haseman will offer suggestions for club work. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Boys
Arthur Haseman
Great Olympic Shows Carnival at McDonald Lot
American Legion Post 10 announces the Great Olympic Shows carnival at the McDonald lot opposite Linton City park next week. Danville troupe brings high class shows rides and concessions for Linton Greene County and nearby towns. Legion members will assist, with opening 6 PM Monday and events running nightly through Saturday May 22 featuring free acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Courtney
American Legion Post
McDonald Lot
Linton City Park
Legion Post
Linton
Greene County
Post
Danville
Willis
Shorty” Pirtle
Lola Hollowell Returns Home After Nine Months in Hollywood
Mrs Lola Hollowell who has spent the past nine months visiting in Hollywood California returned to her home here last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Hollowell
Hollywood
Calif
Mrs Jesse Coulter Recovering After Operation
Mrs Jesse Coulter recovering at home on Sixth street northeast Terre Haute after recent operation for a waiter at St Anthony's hospital. She is slowly improving and listed in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Coulter
St Anthony's Hospital
Terre Haute
Sixth Street
Roosevelt Returns to Capital to Push New Objectives
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington from a 16 day vacation and Tarpon fishing trip at Union Station at 10 14 a m He prepared to lead a congressional fight to attain new dead objectives and planned meetings at the White House with Vice President Garner Senate Majority Leader Robinson House Speaker Bankhead and House Majority Leader Rayburn at 4 p m for a legislative discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Union Station
John N. Garner
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
House
William B. Bankhead
Sam Rayburn
White House
Charles Foster Heads to National Fluegel Horn Contest
Charles Foster, son of Rev and Mrs M V Foster of this city, travels to Columbus Ohio to compete in the national high school musical meet fluegel horn solo. He earned entry by winning first in the state meet at Shelbyville and is accompanied by Miss Betty Jane Brewer and others from Switz City and Linton high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Foster
Columbus
Ohio
Charles
M. V. Foster
Betty Jane Brewer
Walter Brewer
Violet Martindale Talbott
Switz City
Linton
Shelbyville
Linton Street Work Project Approved by WPA
District WPA director S. T. Bryan announced federal funds of 6000 and sponsor contribution of 1080 totaling 7080 for a street improvement project in Linton. Thirty workers will be hired for about three months to operate the city stone quarry two miles west in Stockton township on leased private property.
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Linton
District Wpa
Evansville
S. T. Bryan
WPA
Stockton Township
Avery
Bryan
Summons Served for Man Dead Fifteen Years
Greene county sheriff John Keplinger faced a summons to serve a subpoena on Simeon Smith of Washington township who had been dead for over fifteen years. An error by a Bloomfield attorney caused the misidentification and confusion over the intended deceased landowner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keplinger
Greene County
Bashff
Simeon Smith
Washington Township
Keplinger
Sumons
Creinty
Bloomfield
Smith
Opened Grevery Dale Radio Repair Shop in Vincennes
Announcement states radiomen Grevery Dale has opened a radio repair shop in connection with the Green Brothers garage located at 4h West Vincennes street. He brings experienced service to the area and invites customers to visit for repairs and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grevery Dale
Radio Revair Chops
Green Brothers
West
Vincennes Street
Merrill Plan Spans Atlantic in Record Time
Henry T. Merrill and co pilot John S. Lambie arrived at Squantum Naval Reserve air base at 12 40 p m with coronation photos for American newspapers. Their 22 hour 27 minute crossing from England beat the previous distance record by 16 hours 24 minutes and they planned to depart for Floyd Bennett Field after brief rest.
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Merrill
Atlantic
Quincy
Mass
U.P
Henry T. (Dick) Merrill
Squantum Naval Reserve Air Base
John S. Lambie
Birmingham
Mich
England
Lambie
United States
Jas. A. Mollison
Amy
Newark
Boston
Floyd ‘Bennett Field
United Press
May Delay GOP Housecleaning in Indiana
Indiana Republicans may postpone a plan to retire current officials as George Ball arrives from Muncie to personally discuss changes. State chairman Ivan Morgan said there is static in the air and he aims to clear it up, with possible resignations rumored for Morgan or secretary Harry Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Republican State Committee
George Ball Muncie
National Republican
Indiana
Ball
Ivan Morgan
United Press
Mercury Dips to 17 Degrees as Cool Snap Hits Indiana
Local residents shivered as temperatures fell below 50 degrees with 47 degrees at 7 am. By 2 pm the reading rose to 57 degrees as a cool spell continued. The U S Weather Bureau forecasts continued cool weather tonight with frost in the north and east central Indiana and generally fair, rising temperatures by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Indiana
Local Hospital Report Loosely Updates Patients
Mrs. King L. Hull wife of Dr. King L. Hull of Bloomfield submitted to a minor operation this morning. Miss Helen Hilgedirk was to be removed to the home of her parents on North Main Street this afternoon. Robert Gardner of Dase who recently underwent operation was to be taken to home this evening.
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King L. Hull
Bloomfield
Helen Hilgedirk
North Main Street
Robert Gardner
Dase
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Lida Harre
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Lula Itskin
Sally Crawford
May Thornton
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Emma Hari
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Nell Weaver
D.D.G.C
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Frankfort
Stella Bartle
Knightstown
Cecelia Lee
Rockville
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Clinton
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Verna Dalrmyple
Zella M. Corntorn
Newcastle
Myrtle Debaunt
Lula Cramer
West Terre Haute
Esta Ingram
Sullivan
Priscilla Young
Emma Spinks
Dugger
Gladys Gilboy
District 7
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Dad.g.c
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Temple of Pythian Sisters
Susan Morgan
Anna Bolton Stein
Westphalia
Morgan
Lida Harrel
Belle Re Isom
Hannah Kreishler
Mary Veatch
Betty Brewer
M. E. Church
Neil Weaver
Blomington
Doris Hackersmith
D-P.c
Sylvia Hartman
D.M.C
Georgia Gregg
D.S
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Nora Craddick
D.M
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Karel P. Day
D. Protector
Shea
Eva Bory
D. Guard
Cora Lewin
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James Madison
New Deal
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Summons
G.O.P
George Ball
Harry Fenton
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