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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1940
Page
1
Daniel J. Tobin, international president of the Teamsters Union, asks that Tobin F. D. R. be withheld as a delegate-at-large from Indiana until after the Democratic convention. The move follows President Roosevelt’s plan to appoint Tobin F. D. R. as administrative assistant to the president.
Floyd Beougher, a Mer rit Wonn grocery clerk on West Hunter, delivers by bicycle fitted with a wooden rumble seat for his two year old daughter Carol Ann. Shields over the back wheel protect her feet. The Beoughers live on Wood Street.
A six member group from Logan set up a tent beside the new shelter house at Kachelmacher Park on the night of the 1st. It marks the site’s rising popularity as a daytime recreation area and camping spot. Attendees included Jack Kinser Jack Farbearn Bob Sinnott Buddy VanFossen Tom Grooms and Ralph Brown.
The Rev Harry Sinks a Bonebrake Seminary student and Echo Hill 4-H Club guide said he was born in China where his missionary parents lived five years. He hopes to return with brother Orville and sister Nura. Orville studies to be a doctor and Nura a nurse.
Ebert McBroom of near Ball School is among the first in Hocking County to thresh wheat. He uses a blower attached to a baler, combining threshing and baling in a single operation.
Local street scene describes faces washed in the glow of Boulevard lights along Main Street, capturing a quiet moment as sidewalks glow and passersby move through the evening.
In Washington the Senate moves toward confirming Col. Knox for the Navy post as Stimson is approved for War, with President Roosevelt expected to request about 4.8 billion dollars for defense. The acrimonious debate split party lines and featured intercession on war policy.
In Cleveland July 10 AP twelve CIO members were cited for contempt of court for mass picketing at the Precision Castings plant in Lakewood. Judge McMahon said he would be available if summoned to hear contempt citations while NLRB hearings on a bargaining election proceed in Syracuse.
Hubert D. Lappen, Hocking County prosecutor and county Democratic chair, was to return from Kent Wednesday afternoon after meeting with former Gov. Martin L. Davey. Davey, Democratic candidate for governor, invited all county chairs to a MondayTuesday conference where he outlined his campaign against Gov. John W. Bricker.
Pope Pius XII urged 1,000 pilgrims at a Wednesday audience to reject revenge and vow that patriotism must not degenerate into hate or vindictiveness. He warned that those who seek vengeance will meet divine punishment.
Fred Burke, 47, linked to the Chicago St. Valentine’s Day massacre and several other major crimes, died today at the northern Michigan branch prison in Marquette. The former Chicago mob figure faced multiple murder charges and criminal cases.
The Ohio Supreme Court held unconstitutional a 1920 law creating county boards to review and reduce special assessments. The decision, unanimous, ruled the retroactive statute invalid and sided with County Auditor John A. Zangerle who refused funds for the board. Frank Szalay had sought funds to operate the board created by county commissioners.
Column argues Nazi Germany wields decision power over the Balkans from Munich, shaping Romania Hungary borders and pressuring King Carol. It predicts Russia and Britain will ally against German hegemony, unless Hitler crushes Britain.
Dr. Quincy Wright of the University of Chicago told a Western Reserve University summer institute audience that the United States bear responsibility for a globally destabilized order. He blamed Senate refusal to ratify 1920 treaties and to join the League, plus our protectionist and debtor-friendly policies, for fueling 1929 crisis and the collapse of democratic ideals without world federalism.
The National Coal Association reports a 36.7 percent rise in bituminous coal output for January to June 1940. Tonnage reached 220,504,000 tons versus 161,315,000 tons in the same period of 1939.
In Shanghai the Japanese navy and army condemned United States Marines over the July 7 arrest of Japanese gendarmes. Rear Admiral Moriji Takeda called the acts barbarous while Colonel DeWitt Peck denied the charges as lies and demanded explanation of the gendarmes in the American defense zone. Major General Miura pressed for an apology, noting the violence and hostile treatment of the gendarmes.
Senator Wheeler of Montana withdrew from presidential contender lists to avoid opposing a possible stop Roosevelt strategy. He said Roosevelt can secure the nomination if he wants it and that the President’s silence complicates others’ plans. The media expect Roosevelt to accept a draft nomination, though he declined to state his course.
A dynamite bomb exploded at Chippewa Lake park near Medina, ripping up the dance hall floor after dancers left the building. Park employees estimated the damage at several thousand dollars.
The Associated Press reports Italy and Britain each claim success after a sharp naval clash in the Ionian Sea. Italy says British ships fled after damage and notes 29 killed and 69 wounded, while Britain says Italian ships fled and no British casualties occurred.
Oklahoma City July 10 AP Oklahoma's nine congressmen who kept working in Washington without campaigning back home were renominated by the Democrats Balloting was lighter than 1938 when 600000 votes were cast Fastest runner Will Rogers congressman at large trampled the hopes of former Governor William H Alfalfa Bill Murray and 15 other opponents Also on the sidelines were BE Marland and former governor Ford Ferguson defeated by Rep Phil Ferguson Woodward banker rancher was too fast for him
New York July 10 AP police say Louise Nicosia’s children aged 4 to 12 died from illuminating gas in a Bronx home. A note signed by the mother, who was revived, indicated self harm was involved.
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