Labor Walkouts Hit Agriculture and Industries Nationwide
Fifteen states moved to quell labor unrest as strikes expanded with 30 000 to 45 000 workers involved. Across the nation farms and factories felt the impact while negotiations stalled and isolated settlements were few. Police intervened to curb picketing near Mayor Laguardia’s home. Rand Affected workers in Remington Rand plants faced walkouts totaling about 6 000 workers, while 4 200 were reported by company officials. Six thousand Manhattan barbers joined 3 000 others as strikes spread. In Portsmouth Ohio the Wheeling Steel plant faced a siege by office workers and company police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. H. Laguardia
Panama Pacific Line
Rand
Remington-Rand Inc
Syracuse
N. Y
Ohio
Connecticut
Slayer of U S Agent Seized in Indianapolis
Harlan Crouch a rum runner and alleged slayer of federal revenue agent John R Foster was arrested in Indianapolis May 27 police found him asleep in a South Side rooming house with a pistol beneath his pillow He had been pursued after Foster shot and killed near Hammond during an alcohol transport probe two weeks earlier He is a former Marion resident.
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Indianapolis
Harlan Crouch
John R. Foster
Crouch
Foster
Marion
Ind
Hammond
Cee
Congress Actions Rise on Bills and Deficits
Congressional activity highlights debates on commodity exchange regulation and deficiency funding. Committees move tax, appropriations, and corporate surplus penalties while senate approval seeks a $12 million vocational education appropriation. A Vinson bill substitute advances amid a pension inquiry into Rep. McGroarty.
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Senate
Appropriations Committee
Finance Committee
House
Ways and Means
Vinson
Guffey
Rep
McGroarty
D -Calif
McReynolds Backed For Comptroller Post
William H McReynolds, long time Treasury administrative assistant, is seen as having the best chance to succeed Comptroller General J F McCarl when the 15 year term ends June 30. He is supported by Henry Morgenthau Jr and D W Bell. McReynolds, once a Battle Creek Michigan lawyer, is the leading candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
D. W. Bell
William H. McReynolds
J. F. McCarl
McCarl
McReynolds
Battle Creek, Mich
Beatty Denies Cruelty Charge After Pleading Guilty
Clyde Beatty, famed wild beast trainer, pleaded guilty to cruelty to 39 lions and tigers in a circus and paid a 20 dollar fine. He maintained his innocence, calling the resolution an easy way out of an embarrassing situation. Humane Society agent E M Smith criticized the methods used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Clyde Beatty
E. M. Smith
The
Humane Society
Convicted Cleveland Policeman Faces New Trial Motion
Police Capt. Louis J. Cadek was found guilty on all four counts of taking bribes from bootleggers during prohibition. Each count carries one to ten years, with Judge Walter McMahon withholding sentence pending a motion for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Louis J. Cadek
Walter McMahon
Retiring OWU English Bible Professor Honored
The student body at Ohio Wesleyan University presented Dr. Rollin H. Walker, 70, with a gold watch upon his retirement after 36 years on the faculty as English Bible professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, O
Ohio Wesleyan University
Rollin H. Walker
City Council Overwhelmed by Broad Agenda of New Projects
City council meeting driven by a flood of ordinances and resolutions covering bond issues fire and sewer work streets waterworks wells alleys sidewalks garbage health cemeteries and a noted impending marriage bringing questions of overtime pay. One bond issue passed for 2000 to cover WPA sewer work Goose Creek to Hunter Street N Mulberry Street with 400 bonds at 3 percent interest maturing in five years and a direct annual tax levy.
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Logan
Kenneth Fitzgerald
Harold Larimer
Goose Creek
Hunter St
N. Mulberry Street
Ohio University President To Speak At Logan High Graduation
Dr Herman G James president of Ohio University will deliver the commencement address tomorrow night at the Logan high school auditorium. The 77 members of the graduating class of 1936 will receive their diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman G. James
Ohio University
Logan High School
Fiorenza case to jury for first degree murder verdict
In New York on May 27 AP reports the John Fiorenza trial over the slaying of Mrs. Nancy E. Titterton went to a blue ribbon jury in the general sessions court. The judge charged the jury to return one of two verdicts: guilty of first degree murder or acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Fiorenza
Nancy E. Titterton
Court of General Sessions
Borah Opposes Gold Standard Return by GOP
Idaho Senator Borah candidate for the presidential nomination rejected a party move toward returning to the gold standard. He spoke in Washington on May 27 challenging New York Republican groups in the platform dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Borah
Idaho
Senate approves relief grant for Roosevelt era works
The Senate appropriations committee approved a relief appropriation of 1.425 billion dollars to be turned over directly to President Roosevelt, with authorization for the PWA to use an additional 300 million for heavy construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
PWA
Richard Vore Accepts Chesterfield Advertising Assistant Post
Richard Vore of Logan will join Chesterfield as an advertising assistant with headquarters in Fremont. He has served as advertising solicitor for the Logan Republican and reports for duty June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Vore
Logan
Chesterfield
Fremont
Vore
Logan Republican
Townsend Faces Contempt Charges In Pension Probe
A House committee voted six to two to cite Dr F E Townsend and two aides from the Townsend old age pension movement for contempt and refer the case to the U S district attorney. Rev Clinton Wunder of New York and J B Kiefer of Chicago were named for failure to appear for subpoenas. Downey challenged the subpoena and punitive action, as the panel moved to executive session.
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Washington
House
F. E. Townsend
Sheridan Downey
Dr. Townsend
Townsend Old Age Pension Movement
Downey
Thomas W. Hardwick
Old Age Revolving Pension, Ltd
Hardwick
Kiwanis Enjoys Glee Club Visit at Ambrose Hotel
Logan Kiwanis Club members were entertained by the Ohio University Glee Club during a regular meeting in the Ambrose hotel dining room. Guests included Mortimer Parker, business manager of the Logan Daily News, and Owen Yaw, son of county auditor W S Yaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Kiwanis Club
Ohio University Glee Club
Ambrose Hotel
Mortimer
Rusty) Parker
Logan Daily News
Owen Yaw
W.S. Yaw
Queen Mary Prepares Maiden North Atlantic Voyage
The giant British liner Queen Mary readies for its maiden New York crossing from Southampton. With 2139 passengers aboard and a crew of 1200, officials aim to beat Normandy’s 30.35 knot record, targeting a voyage of about four days and arrival Sunday.
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North Atlantic
Elmer W. Peterson
Associated Press
Southampton
Eng
New York
Britain
Atlantic
Edgar Britten
House Move to Concur in Senate Stop Gap Relief Bill
Ohio lower house set to concur in Senate stop gap relief measure to July 15 enabling further county borrowing against anticipated utility and excise tax revenues. Gov Davey urged long term relief. his $11.5 million plan may follow. Finance committee heard Alfred Benesch report insurance frauds in Youngstown are large. seeks $39,250 for state investigation and 640 residents on suspected list.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
House
Martin L. Davey
Benesch
House of Representatives Finance Committee
Alfred A. Benesch
Youngstown
State Insurance Department
Disturbs Peace of City Jail
A stranger named William Long of Washington, DC, was found drunk near the West Logan state highway garage and taken to Cherrington hospital then jailed overnight. He caused a nighttime commotion in custody and set his shirt on fire this morning before being released after denying a car-throwing claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Long
Washington, D. C
Long
State
West
Logan
Cherrington
Lew Reynolds
Salvation Army
Athens
Station Robbery Probed at Frank Lemon Filling Station
City police investigate Monday night robbery at Frank Lemon filling station on Depot Street. It is the second looting in two weeks with a rear window broken and criminals taking a carton of cigarettes and $1.43 in cash.
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Frank Lemon
Depot St
Lew Reynolds
Baseball Meeting For Legion Committee At 7 30
The American Legion baseball committee will meet tonight in Legion rooms at 7 30 to discuss important business. All Junior League managers are asked to be present at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Baseball Committee
Legion Rooms
Buckeye Iron President W B Anderson Dies
W B Anderson 80 president of Buckeye Iron and Brass Company died at his Dayton home from injuries after falling down stairs earlier today. He suffered the accident at his residence and died at home in Dayton Ohio. Local authorities reported the incident as the cause of death.
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Dayton, O
W. B. Anderson
Buckeye Iron and Brass Company
Aga Khan runners win Derby at Epsom crowd swells to half a million
Mahmound and Taj Akbar, both Aga Khan entries, place one two in the 153rd Derby as Thankerton finishes third. Mahmound sets a new track record 2:33.4, beating Hyperion’s 1933 mark. Lord Astor’s Pay Up is fourth in a field of 22 including Boswell.
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Aga Khan
Thankerton
Epsom Downs
Mahmound
Taj Akbar
J. Shand
England
Bahram
Blenheim
Lord Astor
Pay Up
William Woodward
Boswell
Hyperion
Windsor Lad
Burial for infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Shaw
Brief rites will be held tomorrow in Oak Grove cemetery for the day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Shaw 366 West St Burial will be in charge of Woodard s Funeral Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove Cemetery
Joe Shaw
West St
Woodard
Officers Seek Cattle Rustlers in Pleasant Valley Case
Pleasant Valley resident Dan Ringhiser reported to the sheriff that eight head of cattle were stolen from his premises last night. One cow was also taken from nearby Fred Bigham’s farm as officers pursue the rustlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Rangers
Dan Ringhiser
Pleasant Valley
Sheriff's Office
Fred Bigham
Judge Sentences Logan Trio on Larceny Counts
In Common Pleas Court Judge Harley Whitcraft sentenced three Logan youths for their roles in the $200 burglary of Dave Milne's Smoke House last March. Ramon Smith was placed on probation for three years after the trio pleaded to the charges. other details indicate pleas of not guilty by Salsbury and Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Harley M. Whitcraft
Common Pleas Court
Dave Milne
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Ramon Smith
Salsbury
Freeman
Investigation of Poole Case To Be Renewed
The Poole murder case against 12 Black Legion members adjourned to next Tuesday as prosecutors expect more arrests. Witnesses identified Poole’s bullet pierced body. Rep Dickstein sought a federal probe into the group linked to Black Shirts. Hamtramck council urged federal action. Detroit area tensions rise with threats and empty claims of 6,000,000 members.
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POOLE
Detroit
Black Legion
Charles A. Poole
Duncan C. McCrea
Owen Rushing
Marcie
A. M. Altshuler
Rushing
Lowell Rushing
Rep. Dickstein
Congress
Dickstein
Michigan
Washington
Black Shirts
House
John A. Ricca
Hamtramck
Rep. Hoffman
W. F. Effinger
The
Lima
U. S. Socialists Open Campaign in Red Truck Tour
The Socialist party launches its broad campaign using red sound trucks instead of a train. Norman Thomas remains the presidential nominee and departs Cleveland for a speaking itinerary en route to New York. He plans a national tour through summer into September with a mid summer break.
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Cleveland
Socialist Party
Eugene Victor Debs
Central Party
Chicago
Norman Thomas
New York
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Beatty
Dr. James
Herman Gerlach James
House Committee
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Tash
U. K
Vern F. Effinger
Lima, C
Indiana
Effinger
Secret Terroristic Society
Jaffr
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Jaffa
Palestine
Haifa
Tel-Aviv
Nablus
Gaza
Solon
U. S
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