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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
1
Ohio legislators pass a 6.5 million dollar permanent relief program after a bitter dispute between rural and urban counties. Cuyahoga and Lucas oppose, while Cleveland officials warn of ongoing relief strains in Cleveland and surrounding areas.
Armed peasant and worker columns moved toward rebel strongholds as civilian militia ringed Madrid. Loyal forces pressed toward Valladolid and Zaragoza with other columns targeting Burgos and Toledo. Militias patrolled Guadarrama, guarding passes and Leon Peak to deter insurgent advances.
The Ohio Legislature passed a relief bill granting Hocking County a total of 19 542. Eighty percent of the funds, 15 912, will be awarded based on relief expenditures in the first half of 1935 and the remainder on population. Nearby counties totals include Athens 42 941 Fairfield 21 382 Perry 21 174 Ros 230 846 Vinton 10 332 with Cuyahoga County receiving 9 729 884.
A fragmented note references a measure placeholder described as another stopgap piece. It notes readiness for Davey and the pledge to do the best possible tune, labeled tune 2, amid public expectations for stronger action.
G Ray Steen of the State Highway Office in Marietta informed Clerk of Courts Charles Achauer that the easement dispute on the new Rockbridge Death Dip highway project has been settled out of court. John W Meyers and others of Rockbridge, owners of three tracts, resolved the appeal over compensation. The case was to include a jury trial set for August 6 after a preliminary hearing led by Judge W M McKenzie in Ross County.
Alex McCune of Marion Two worked at the Sun Glow furniture factory when his hand slipped on a motor driven miter saw yesterday afternoon causing the partial amputation of four fingers on one hand below the second joints. He was taken to Cherrington hospital for treatment.
Washington July 21 AP Major party leaders in campaign mode denied any weakening of party lines due to William Lemke Union Party bid. Roosevelt on vacation and Landon completing acceptance address, while leaders forecast fall results. Farley called Coughlin claim of a Union majority in the House too foolish to comment. Martin said Landon would lose few votes to Lemke and any effect would boost Republican resolve.
The Dr Townsend Rev Gerald Smith Father Coughlin triumvirate will kick off stumping for William Lemke in Chicago on Sept 7, announced by Capt George Maines publicity chief for Mr Smith. Other stops include Philadelphia Sept 19 or 20 Kansas City Oct 4 New Orleans Oct 10 or 11 and Los Angeles Oct 17 with likely final addresses in New York and Boston and possible dates for Des Moines and Detroit.
Joe Louis, fresh from victories over Baer and Carbner and a Schmeling knockout, is matched with Jack Sharkey for a ten round bout at Yankee Stadium on August 18, marking Louis’s chance against another former heavyweight titleholder in a comeback bid.
Toledo residents expect meter installation on downtown streets within 60 days after the city council voted to buy more than 1,000 pay as you park devices. The action aims to regulate parking and generate revenue for the city.
A $10,000 fire yesterday swept three farms northwest of Bryan driven by high winds. The blaze began near a threshing crew at work and spread through dry fields, causing extensive damage.
In Asheville North Carolina Sheriff Laurence E Brown indicated he would question concert violinist Mark Wollner 35 as part of the investigation into the death of Helen Clevenger an 18 year old New York University student. A pass key found in the hotel room lock is described as a crucial clue.
Mrs. Julia Montgomery Price, 59, of Columbus, died at Berger Hospital after an auto collision Sunday near Circleville. Her husband Thomas Price and their son and daughter-in-law, William E. Price, were also injured in the crash that occurred at Routes 104 and 56 five miles from Circleville.
William J. Alltop 83 retired farmer and teamster of Gore died at his home at 7 15 this morning after a stroke last Thursday. He leaves his wife Lydia and one son Charles of Gore. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Gore A B church. Burial will be in Gore cemetery by the Leonard Funeral Service.
A trio of Soviet distance fliers radioed they had reached the half way mark in their 7000 mile nonstop flight over the polar circle. They passed over Tixie Bay at the Lena river delta and continue toward Chita, Siberia, from Moscow.
Two bright comets are visible to the naked eye after sunset in Boston skies. The unusual spectacle draws amateur stargazers for a rare celestial display this summer.
In Chicago July 21 AP reports drought relief emphasized as rains failed to end aridity in the corn and cattle belt. WPA authorized 69 000 relief jobs in North Dakota South Dakota Montana Minnesota Wyoming Colorado and 20 000 in the south. 350 conservation projects already employed 24 150 men, with drought damage projected across multiple states.
Lawrence Shoup, nine, who was deaf, was killed yesterday by a passenger train while playing near his home in Niles. His twin sister, also deaf, escaped unharmed.
Thirty bills of sale were filed yesterday in Clerk of Courts Charles Achauer's office. It marks one of the biggest totals this year and brings July totals to 32 new cars and trucks sold by dealers in Hocking County.
County Coroner Perry T. Perrin planned a thorough investigation into the death of 21 year old laborer Ray C. Myers in Tiffin Ohio. Witness Ralph Keller 17 reported bits of rope near the mangled body and the coroner said Myers may have been tied to the rail as he slept.
John L. Lewis leads union and AFL officials discussing charges of insurrection brought by John P. Frey. The 12 unions seeking industrial organizing without craft lines face a hearing set for August 3 as Lewis questions federation authority and possible suspension threats.
Hollywood reports Gary Cooper valued at 4 million dollars became a pawn in a dispute between Paramount Productions and Samuel Goldwyn over star rights. Paramount seeks 4 million in actual damages and 1 million in punitive damages for alleged loss of a developing box office star.
Logan Rotary club members and their wives and families gathered for the annual picnic at Mathias park just north of Rockbridge last evening. A social evening included a softball game and bingo while supper was served by the Rockbridge U B church ladies.
Fred Wright of Mt. Air Golf Course in Columbus is spending a few days with his father S. W. Wright, owner of the Hocking Valley Golf Club.
Reports from northern Spain say rebels seized Vera and San Sebastian areas while Madrid provinces mass militiamen. General Franco warned warships at Tangier to surrender or be bombed. Barcelona battle rages with thousands of workers marching on Seville as casualties mount.
In St Paul July 21 AP prosecutors called three women to bolster Byron Bolton's testimony against John Peifer in the $100000 William Hamm kidnapping case. Mrs Georg ette Winkler Edna Rabbits Murray and Kathleen Perkins testified, linked to Capone era figures and the Long Lake cottage case.
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