Noted Sculptor Dead in New Jersey
John Rapetti 74, noted sculptor who helped to mold the statue of liberty, died last night in Weehawken New Jersey.
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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
2
John Rapetti 74, noted sculptor who helped to mold the statue of liberty, died last night in Weehawken New Jersey.
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Lawmakers push the relief bill to a special committee for study after bitter opposition to 9 to 12 dollar family allowances. A move to shift more fiscal burden to counties is discussed with possible state county matching. Senate delays action until July 6 and holds a skeleton session to sign eight bills. A resolution urges Gov Davey to reconsider a veto of 65 thousand dollars for legislative expenses.
Senator Robert J. Bulkley urged calm on the new Union party and discussed its likely impact. He backed Governor Davey and Roosevelt, urged constitutional amendments to curb monopolies and support social legislation, and noted talk of ex-Democrats taking a walk may not shift votes away from Republicans much.
Logan first to show Louis Schmeling films in Hocking Valley with screenings Sunday Monday Tuesday at the Logan Theatre. Local audience invited to view the new entry featuring the famed heavyweight boxer in era reels and associated shorts.
Works Progress Administration chief Harry L. Hopkins ordered state WPA directors to maintain the current monthly security wage range from nineteen to four dollars, ensuring ongoing pay levels for workers.
Philadelphia June 23 AP The 27th Democratic convention opens with expectations of a smooth Roosevelt Garner renomination. National chairman Farley calls the session to order and outlines a platform draft by Senator Wagner. Debate centers on money labor monopoly and constitutional questions amid left right tensions.
Gov Eugene Talmadge of Georgia is reassigned from the national committee to Clark Howell Sr editor and president of the Atlanta Constitution. The move awaits ratification by the national convention. Talmadge sent Carlton Mobley to the Governors' dinner in his place.
Dr. Mary Crane an 82 year old invalid died at Memorial Hospital from burns suffered in an oil stove explosion at the home of Mrs. John Kane where she lived. The accident occurred several hours earlier in Napoleon Ohio on June 23.
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The New York senator planned a Philadelphia visit last Friday then moved to Sunday amid ongoing White House talks. As expectant platform makers speculate on labor, monopoly, and constitutional planks a possible constitutional amendment addition is discounted by leaders. The platform committee is poised for friendly reception to White House suggestions.
In New York on June 23 AP reports John D M Hamilton Republican National Chairman invited Alfred E Smith and four Democratic colleagues to line up with Gov Landon’s forces in opposition to the New Deal. Hamilton said the five had chosen party over country.
Fred Coleman of Gahanna claimed a Columbus policeman aided his entry into illegal liquor. Judge Mell G. Underwood ordered an investigation. Coleman, with Charles Beham of Westerville and Dewey Pugh of Columbus, faced sentencing for possessing a still used to manufacture liquor. sentence postponed until Monday.
Common Pleas Judge Oscar Hunsicker, who granted a divorce on May 1, received a final warning from postal authorities after a letter demanding impersonal justice in the case was signed Black Legion. The letter used clipped newspaper words.
In Columbus Ohio drill teams vie on the second day of the 41st international Knights of St John convention. Convention business is on the agenda for today and tomorrow following yesterday’s parade and military ball.
Carpenters electricians and painters worked to complete Ohio's exhibit at the Great Lakes Exposition opening Saturday. William C Schmidt director of Ohio's Great Lakes Exposition Commission said the $75 000 display would be ready.
Chicago June 23 AP forecasts of a hot dry spell and little rain worsen drought in the Midwest. Showers touched southern Illinois after prayers in Du Quoin and Alton. A J Surratt says the drought is becoming serious and calls for general rains to check insect damage. Distressed farmers in the arid northwest look to Washington for aid.
The board hears no appeal for Eberle while Richard Keller of Cincinnati pleads for delay. Keller, 30, faces death July 1 for murdering a Cincinnati laundryman as Leasure indicates a decision may be delayed two or three days.
A scanned Q and A covers cooking eggs low and slow to avoid watering and overcooking, using milk or cream with butter for creaminess, and notes on double boilers. It includes a Spanish Corn casserole recipe with butter pepper onion rice flakes and canned ingredients for six servings.
About 250 match workers in Springfield demonstrated solidarity with a Diamond Match Company strike in Barberton Ohio by staying away from their posts today.
The State Utilities Commission ruled West Ohio Gas Co. is entitled to its regulator rate in Lima, reversing a city ordinance that had set a lower rate. About seventy three thousand dollars, previously collected and held in escrow, will revert to the company.
Incomplete notes request possible actions of the Black Legion in Ohio. The author offers to provide material for self consideration, referencing alleged crimes and urging promption of evidence in the state's context.
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