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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
1
The city approved a tentative operating budget of 1 189 000 for 1936, with 90 000 bond debt service for the old waterworks and 116 800 in utility and street funds. Projections note tax-rate uncertainty and a plan to fund pensions, contingencies, and city operations through 1936.
Chicago jury indicts Elmehe Dunkel and Mrs Ave rn Smith for the murder of Ervin Lang. Dunkel’s suspected body parts were found in a swamp, and she smiled as she was led away by an officer after declaring she feels better since recounting her story.
President Roosevelt today allocated funds for a threefold drive to tighten tax collection. The program includes a large survey of delinquent taxes in big cities, checks on individual income tax returns, and a study of retail liquor tax evasions. White collar jobs will fill the workforce for these efforts.
A major storm swept southeast Ohio and western West Virginia last night causing heavy crop damage. Rivers rose, washing away wheat and hay, wrecking buildings and blocking communications. The Weather Bureau reported 4.6 inches of rain in three hours. In Mount Vernon a violent downpour destroyed four bridges and damaged crops, with losses around 820 000 dollars in Knox county.
The Cleveland Federal Reserve notes improved trade and activity in Ohio and other areas of the district. Key gains in steel, auto demand, and construction contrast with seasonal drops in coal and some manufacturing. Retail trading shows strength, deposits rise, and employment remains soft.
Youngsters and some adults gather at Labold field to glimpse Clyde Beatty and the Cole Bros Circus as they arrive by rail from Chillicothe. The show opens with two performances today at 2 PM and evening at Bare, featuring 400 performers in 200 acts including Flying Thrillers and European riders.
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Washington reports the House again rejects a push to abolish a utility death clause amid Roosevelt administration opposition. Lawmakers discuss imposing mandatory condemnation of holding companies while Senate lobby tours plan to probe utility fights and a probe into Associated Gas and Electric deepens.
Police say suspect in the mutilation slaying of Dr. Walter J. Raver may have committed suicide. A note found aboard a car at Navy Pier addressed to “Mandeville” suggested ending it all. Inquest into Raver’s death postponed to Aug 25. note did not mention the Bauer attack.
An explosion at the Marafield Colliery near here trapped 77 miners, including three white men. Rescue efforts began with compressed air pumps and a canary cage lowered into the shaft, but a canary died, raising fears of many lives lost.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau testified before the Senate Finance Committee about Roosevelt's economic suggestions. He declined to promise support for the House bill but indicated satisfaction with the president's recommendations. He noted his duty is to advise, not approve Congress actions, and pressed for clarity between the president's plan and House changes to corporate tax rates.
Tommy Rigby seven suffered a serious fracture of the leg above the knee when struck by a car on Jaecheon street and Marr Ann avenue. He was rushed to Mercy hospital by ambulance. Police identified the driver as Mr Howes who was driving slowly. Traffic Patrolman George Bieet led the investigation.
Report notes today at 11 a m temperatures near 79 degrees with a minor fluctuation. A year ago the high reached 64 degrees marking a warmer current day compared with last year.
The official thermometer read 94 degrees amid searing heat in Porte wenth. Residents say it felt warmer, with 88 at dawn and 83 at the same hour, as a record July heat wave underscores a hot season.
Coroner Wil ton Tend ruled Wilbur Bias 40 was killed by Willard Hamlin 80 and Mel Neff. Hamlin and Neff face first degree murder charges after an inquest in Proctorville. Witness Fred Haule jailed for obstructing testimony as six orchard workers testified about the fatal Tuesday shooting near Hamlin’s orchard.
Secretary Dern approved the first purchase of waste lands for the Little Beloto unit in Lawrence and Decatur townships Ohio. The 4S acre Culberson tract totals 20 48 per acre prices range from 8? to 86 per acre. Options for 10 000 to 12 000 acres in Seloto county are slated for action soon. Ranger Roy Olson reports 8000 acres optioned in Belata and Lawrence counties bringing total optioned to about 110 0 acres across southern units.
Navy investigators sought the source of rifle fire aimed at the blimp ZMC2 over Point Pleasant as it hunted for a drowning victim. Lieutenant Commander Charica Hiewendahl said unseen snipers fired on the craft during its low pass above the ocean.
Angelo Vernon King, 18, of Salt Lake City, gains attention as a high school student claiming to discover a fifth Latin conjugation and an interest in advanced chemistry. The East Lake City Telegram notes concern over sources and reports his knee fracture from a birthday game on June 23. He is the son of M. B. King.
Laval makes a public appeal to Mussolini urging reconsideration as optimism grows for a settlement. Reports note Geneva observers monitor the outreach and possible outcomes in the dispute.
Fragmentary text cites rising tensions and a headline about preventing a war in Africa amid increasing military activity. Mentions leaders and organizations with unclear names, signaling a regional dispute and possible calls for diplomacy.
A long distance conference between Premier Laval and Mussolini in Geneva yielded a provisional formula for resolving the Ital Ethiopian dispute within 24 hours. The plan, prepared overnight by Eden and Laval, faced mixed reactions as Italy earlier called the Anglo French proposal unacceptable despite talks signaling conciliation.
In Addis Ababa low recruiting started today for the Ethiopian army. A military review and a mass meeting at the Ministry of War preceded the action. High Ethiopian chiefs warned Emperor Haile Selassie that it may be too late to prevent war.
Italian delegates oppose a broad conference with Ethiopia, pressed by Premier Laval and Mussolini over a proposed three power formula. Britain, France and Italy seek a peace path under a 1908 treaty basis while time limits loom for Ethiopian conciliation reports to the League Council.
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