Japanese Raiders Press City Walls as Nanking Falls Near
Japanese troops attempt to scale Nanjing's walls as heavy bombardment hits the city. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang reportedly left Nanking amid evacuations while air raids continue to target Kiangsu and nearby regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris J. Harris
Associated Press
Shanghai
Jed Nanking
China
Chiang Kaiek
Anking
Chiang
Nanchang
Kiangsi
Estate Wins Tax Fight Over Mellon Case
The United States board of tax appeals ruled for the estate of Melon W. Mellon on most points in a complex tax claim. The decision did not specify tax deficiencies or dates, but noted no deduction for charitable trust costs. Mellon's lawyers had argued against deductions and questioned several government interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
States Board of Tax
Motrew W. Mellon
The
Treasury
Mellon
Jenkins Urges Probe Into Soft Coal Body
Rep Jenkins of Ohio called for a congressional investigation by the national bi-minous coal commission. The resolution was referred to the committee for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enkins
Shington
European Nations Targeted in Bipartisan Bloc Realignment
In a widening realignment the Rome Berlin Tokyo fascist axis grows stronger while democracy led by Britain and France resists. French Foreign Minister von Delbos tours Poland Czechoslovakia Romania and Yugoslavia to rally support and check German influence. The previous Polish ties and Little Entente structure face strain as Mussolini and Hitler seek adherence from eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
New York
Hitler
Mussolini
Britain
France
von Delbos
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Rumania
Yugoslavia
M. Delbos
Europe
Paris
Romania
Rock of Gibraltar
Portsmouth Siege of Flood Defense Faces Priorities
Portsmouth opponents urge push for a new floodwalk as Ohio flood project list heads to federal review. Rep James G Polk reports army engineers will propose feasible projects within 24.88 million dollars, prioritizing completion by June 30 and areas lacking protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Portsmouth
Citizens’ Flood Defense Committee
U. S
James G. Polk
Ohio
Albert F. Marting
Citizens’ Committee
U. S. Army Eers
Polk
Marting
Pension Increase to Boost Scioto County Payments
A $2 raise in old age pensions will add about 3600 to Scioto County monthly payments. Approximately 1800 residents receive pensions, with amounts varying from $5 to higher sums based on individual circumstances. The pension bureau currently disburses around 4000 per month in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scioto County
He Seceesion Bureau
Alexander Loses Hand Ending His Baseball Career
Cleveland Indian rookie center fielder Hugh Red Alexander had amputation of his left hand yesterday due to a farm accident. The 28 year old played last season with Springfield Ohio in the Mid Atlantic league before joining the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Okla
Hugh
Red) Alexander
Springfield
Ohio House Debates Two Relief Plans for Counties
In Columbus two divergent relief bills face the Ohio House. One from Rep Derighter would allocate annual relief funds to counties within ten months with repayment tied to next year's earmarked funds. The other by Rep Laderman would grant two thousand dollars outright with no repayment. Both aim to ease cities heavy relief costs, especially Cleveland, amid strained finances and failed relief levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
House of Representatives
John T. Derighter
Cuyahoga County
Coun
Louis N. Laderman
Lucas County
Ohio Governor Predicts Early Unemployment Benefits Plan Approval
Governor Martin L. Davey of Ohio said federal approval is expected for his plan to start unemployment insurance benefit payments next January, a year earlier than current state law. He spoke after a hearing and will confer with Ohio congressmen about the board’s proposed amendment. Senator Bulkley of Ohio supported the plan at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Davey
Senator Bulkley
Ohio Valley Bank to Pay 10 Percent More
Depositors of the old Ohio Valley Bank will receive an additional 10 percent dividend on December 22, bringing total disbursements to 45 percent since closure. About $30,000 to $35,000 will be paid, with notices mailed to depositors who can redeem at Portsmouth Banking Co. after December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley Bank
Old
William S. Terry
State Superintendent of Banks
Portsmouth Banking Co
Explosion at Gloversville store claims five lives
Five people died in an explosion and resulting fire at a children's clothing store in Gloversville New York. Victims include Mildred Engel proprietor Lundy Darling and four workers Edward Hall David Stewart and William B Crispin Jr. The blast destroyed the store front and caused extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloversville
N. Y
Mildred Engel
Lundy Darling
David Stewart
Edward Hall
William B. Crispin Jr
Harry Brower
Mr. Darling
Rudity Named Aid to Sheets in Police Promotions
Assistant chief Harry S. Sheets announced promotions in the municipal police. Hughie Rudity rises from detective to assistant chief and night shift sergeant Ed ward Hamilton is promoted to night sergeant with Leslie Hunt named court bailiff. Rudity begins duties at 6 a.m. and will oversee the station in Sheets's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Court
Baliff
Hughie Rudity
Police Department
Edward Hamilton
Harry S. Sheets
Sheets
Leslie Hunt
Court Baliff
Rudity
Sheet
Tobacco auctions open season in Maysville Ripley warehouses
The 22 warehouses in Maysville and Ripley opened the loose leaf tobacco season with steady sales. Argh Biles of Pessbore Brown county sold 298 pounds for 54.21 dollars at an average of 16.19. Lexington market opened with 1,400,000 pounds at 22 dollars per cwt. Weather affects leaf deliveries and market timing.
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Ripley
Maysville
Argh Biles
Pessbore
Brown County
Lexington
Rapley Belt
Huntington
Coldest Weather Of Season Sweeps Across Wide Area
The region is hit by a severe cold snap as Dr. H A Schirrman notes a 16 degree reading this morning. Temperatures fell to 11.3 in Cincinnati and 12.9 in Columbus, the coldest since past years, with Florida citrus growers using smudge fires to limit losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A.schirrman
Cincinnati
Columbus
Florida
Family Insists Man Was Not Abducted On Page 2
Arthur Fried, an office manager for Sand & Stone Co., was listed as a missing person in White Plains New York after disappearing Saturday night. A ransom of 100000 was rumored though police say the investigation shows no concrete leads and Fried’s whereabouts remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
Arthur Fried
Sand & Stone Co
Fried
Fortes
William Miller
Mr. Fried
Henry Brother
Di Pont Proposes 3 Million Jobs Plan at Convention
Lammot du Pont of E I du Pont de Nemours outlines a threefold program aiming to create 3,000,000 jobs over 2 to 10 years through a $25 billion private investment. The plan seeks product development, market expansion, labor condition stabilization, and immediate legal-rule clarity, with tax stability as key, urging no post mortems on past policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lammot du Pont
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co
National Association of Manufacturers
du Pont
Bank Robbery Sentence Upheld in Federal Penitentiary Case
A defendant received a sentence under 15 years for the July 23 robbery of a Central National Bank branch, totaling around $14,000 taken in the heist. The case centered on the federal penitentiary term and the extent of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Federal
Central National Bank
Senate rejects three year limit on farm plan
Senate rejects an amendment by Senator McNary of Oregon to cap the farm bill at three years in a 51 to 25 vote. Debate centers on marketing quotas for wheat and cotton as administration leaders push changes before a final vote expected later in the week.
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Nasennas
England
Lindbergh
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
Senate
Washington
McN
Oregon
McNary
Pope
Alabama
Representative Coffee
Nebraska
Kleberg
Texas
Jones
Agriculture Commit
Calif
Coffee
Jive Wadsworth
Borah
Idaho
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Madame Chiang
City
Nanking
Japan
E City
Angwze
Anhwei
Kiangyin
Japa
Uth
Yangtze River
Vite
Delhos
Duce
Scioto
Ohio House
Cleveland
Ohio League of Municipalities
U. K
Social Security Board
Selby
Selby Shoe Co
Colonel and
Anne Lindbergh
di Pont
Schirrman
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