Judge weighs testimony in Ohio manslaughter case
Harold Edwards 20 of Salt Creek Township faces second degree manslaughter after his car struck and killed two cousins at a September family reunion. Judge Phil A. Henderson took the case under advisement after closing arguments as Edwards requested a bench trial. Prosecutor says Edwards violated traffic laws. defense asserts no violation and that Edwards tried to avoid the victims but could not. Florence Miller, survivor and sister of the defendant, testified that she and Ruth Elick and Turley Jackson walked on the road’s left side during the incident.
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Harold Edwards
Salt Creek Township
Phil A. Henderson
Henderson
Edwards
Ruth Blick
Turley Jackson
Ohio
Ee Tyrene
Lanning
Florence Miller
Rockbridge
Edward
Ruth Elick
Chile presents 18 peace proposals in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires dispatch reports that 20 proposals were filed at the secretary-general's office with Chile introducing 18 plans in the first two days. The focus centers on two subjects, reflecting regional peace discussions among nations present.
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Chile
Buenos Aires
Bonnet Accepted as Ambassador to United States
Paris sources report Georges Bonnet former minister of commerce has tentatively accepted the post of French Ambassador to the United States. The decision appears to come from parliamentary circles and awaits final confirmation.
Beaverbrook launches bid to place Duke of York on throne
Reported moves by Lord Beaverbrook to install the Duke of York, brother to King Edward, as monarch amid Britain’s government crisis over the king’s friendship with Mrs. Wallis Warfield Simpson. Beaverbrook’s return to England coincides with intensified press coverage in the United States and Canada. The Duke’s favor grows among Conservatives as Edward shifts toward Liberal and Labor support.
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Britain
Lord Beaverbrook
Duke of York
King Edward
Wallis Warfield Sim
England
United States
Simpson
Bri
Gasco Clinic Closes Today After Food Drive
Nearly 800 homemakers in Logan and surrounding communities attended the Gasco Food In event as the Gasco Clinic closes today. The turnout highlights local support for the drive and community health outreach in the area.
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Gasco Clinic
Logan
Domestic Engineering program aids healthful vegetables
A newspaper item notes a half hour discussion on Domestic Engineering as part of a program about preparing vegetables to preserve their healthful qualities. The fragment references continued coverage on Page 5.
R V Hastings Former Lancaster Mayor Dies at 69
R V Hastings 69 former Lancaster mayor and long time reform school official died at his home in Lancaster Ohio He served as mayor three terms was state reform officer at Mansfield and a World War I captain on the Mexican border Hastings sought the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State in 1932 but lost in the primary.
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Lancaster
R. V. Hastings
Boys’ Industrial School
State Reformatory
Mansfield
Hastings
Street car overturns in Detroit injuring thirteen
A Detroit street car jumped the track and turned over last night, injuring thirteen passengers, four seriously. The crash also dashed into a telephone pole, causing extensive damage aboard and on surrounding tracks. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene.
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Detroit
Toledo Center Of Labor Difficulties
The Associated Press reports Toledo faced labor tensions as Federation of Flat Glass workers moved to stop a glass strike from spreading to Libby-Owens-Ford plant. Goodyear Tire and Rubber employees returned to work while unions and management prepared talks in Akron on accumulated grievances that sparked a sitdown strike and plant No 1 closure after a 21 hour halt ending with a truce arranged by Clinton Slusser.
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Libby-Owens Ford Plant
Associated Press
Ohio
Toledo
Federation of
Flat Glass Workers
Libby-Owens-Ford Company
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
John House
Clinton Slusser
Lincoln Zephyr Line Idle Amid Auto Industry Strike
A proposed conference addresses a strike involving 1,800 Litbey Owens Ford workers in Ottawa Illinois. Ford announces Lincoln Zephyr line idle in Detroit until frames are supplied. Ship engineers and deck officers in Galveston vote not to settle with owners, affecting 37 000 workers. Longshoremen in New York refuse to unload 525 tons from the Champlain bound for France.
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Associated Press
Litbey-Owens-Ford
Ottawa
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Chrysler Corporation
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Galveston
Tex
New York
France
Ohio youths held in West Eureka California holdups
Two 18-year-old southern Ohio girls described a cross continental trip by two youths held in Eureka California on charges of a series of filling station holdups. Marie Wells of Middletown said they left Ohio in a stolen car with between 10 and 20 dollars and would steal gas and drive off without paying. The youths gave names as James Anderson 20 Albany Indiana known as James Wilson Bert Lamb 20 Franklin Ohio.
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Eureka
Calif
Marie Wells
Middletown
Ohio
James Anderson
Albany
Ind
James Wilson
Bert Lamb
Franklin, O
Six in race for Senate gaves Ohio contest heats up
Columbus Ohio December 4 AP six avowed or potential candidates vie for the Ohio Senate majority leadership as lawmakers split into a free-for-all. General opinion in the statehouse centers on Sen Keith Lawrence of Cleveland and other contenders amid competing county support.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
Statehouse
Keith’ Lawrence
Cleveland
F C E starts member drive for 66 new members
Logan Aerie No 2168 Fraternal Order of Eagles launches a special membership campaign through January 17, 1937, aiming to add 66 members in honor of Conrad H Mann’s 66th birthday. An entertainment will follow the drive on Sunday January 17 with committee members Earl Hood John St Clair and Chester Appleman named.
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Logan Aerie
Order of Eagles
Claude Angel
The
Aerie
Conrad H. Mann
Earl Hood
John St. Clair
Chester Appleman
Ginger Rogers Threatened as Federal Guards Guard Actress
Hollywood reports Ginger Rogers and her mother received threatening letters demanding $5,000 under a deadline of December 9. The threats warned of bullets and indicated the letters were written by an illiterate man, prompting federal protection for the actress.
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Hollywood
Ginger Rogers
Ginger
Legislators to Introduce Amendments in New Congress
Washington Dec 4 AP A host of constitutional amendments will be introduced when the new congress convenes Jan 5. Senator Logan of Kentucky will seek a measure to grant Congress power to control production affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Other proposals include a popular referendum to veto declarations of war and a tougher neutrality act. Senators Frazier Nye also push for broader federal control of agriculture and industry and for minimum wage standards.
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Washington
America
Congress
Logan
D-Ky
United States
Frazier
R-Nd
Nye
Rebels Attack City Defenses In Madrid
Insurgent forces launched a fierce offensive across Casa Del Campo Park as three air raids struck Madrid. Fire from rifles machine guns and artillery lit a wide arc from University City to Pablo Iglesias Avenue as defenders faced a determined assault along the Manzanares, signaling a bid to pierce the socialist western salient.
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Madrid
Casa del Campo Park
University City
Pablo Iglesias
Manzanares
Logan to Welcome Santa Claus With Illumined Igloo Entry
The Logan Chamber of Commerce announced that Santa Claus will make a grand entry into Logan on Saturday December 12, taking over his igloo in Court Park as the holiday decorations light up the town.
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Logan Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Logan
Court Park
People Behind King Ed in London Discourse
In London on December 4 AP reports public opinion on King Ed and his American friend. The girl at the counter and the man in the Pub say high society backs the throne yet many favor a resolution allowing the King to marry without granting her the Queen title.
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London
King Edso
Ohio Negro Sentenced to Die Tonight in Electric Chair
Gov. Martin L. Davey refused clemency for James Brown a Cleveland Negro scheduled to die tonight at the Ohio Penitentiary for the slaying of railroad detective Eugene Garganus on September 1935. Brown claimed a unfair trial and said another man killed the detective.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
James Brown
Cleveland
Ohio Penitentiary
Brown
Eugene Garganus
Press Divided on King Edward and Mrs Simpson
London papers debate royal marriage to Wallis Simpson with editorials ranging from support to criticism. Express urges wise choice, Chronicle favors marrying as Duke while avoiding queenship, Mail denounces one sided attacks and lack of human understanding.
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King
Daily Mail
Edward
Mately
Pce
Local Santa to Visit Logan for Christmas Season
An elderly Santa will stay in Logan through Christmas and meet Hocking County youth during business hours. Widely known as Coon Reichley by some, he remains the jovial figure loved by youngsters. Festive lights crown town trees as December preparations begin.
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Logan
Hocking County
Claus
Order Elects New Officers For Hocking Valley Council 333
Hocking Valley Council 333 of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics elected officers for the coming year at a meeting last night. Presiding judge was Dwight Stacy of Carbon Hill. Newly elected officers include Mack Kinnison as councillor Floyd Riddlebarger Haydenville vice councillor Keith Schultz recording secretary Roy Redick assistant recording secretary C. T. Stephenson financial secretary C. E. Pickerel treasurer Carl Riddlebarger Haydenville conductor Harold Stephenson warden Tom Goodlive inside sentinel Sanford McWilliams outside sentinel Wilbur Riddlebarger Haydenville junior past councillor Tom Goodlive trustee O J Hysell representative to state council Dwight Stacy alternate A A Zimmerman chaplain. O J Hysell appointed district council deputy by state councillor.
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Hocking Valley
Ohio county auditors approve three day convention tax plan
A three day convention advocates favor sales tax measures as county auditors of Ohio commit to adoption during a joint session.
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Columbus
Ohio
Mrs Simpson Exit Sparks Monarch Marriage Battle
British government blocks Edward VIII from marrying Mrs Simpson claiming it threatens the throne. Baldwin warns abdication possible if the king acts hastily while public sympathy lingers for the couple. Four trunks labeled Miss Burke shipped to Dover as the couple weighs Riviera plans amid royal pressure.
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Duke of York
Baldwin
Miss Burke
Dover
Riviera
Fal
Lernment
Church
Ton Mill
Prince Davey
Associated Press
Edward
Simpson
Cincinnati Stores to Pay First Holiday Bonus Tomorrow
An employee of Alms and Doepke in Cincinnati will receive the first holiday bonus tomorrow, as the company heavy with long-standing practice since 1930 announces the payout.
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Cincinnati
Alms and Doepke
Sigma Chi Meeting With Dayton and Dee Discussed
Members of Sigma Chi states met today for a worday convention with Dayton and Dee involvement, outlining plans and coordinating activities. The fragmented note indicates a campus or fraternity gathering aimed at organizing events or initiatives.
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Sigma Chi
Dayton
Dee
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Main ‘ St. Brilliant
Wallis Simpson
the Express
Mbneral News Chronicle
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