Argentina Withdraws Endorsement at Pan American Conference
At Lima the Argentine delegation pulled support from the majority Pan American defense draft, offering an alternate resolution. The split threatens a consensus as 21 nations struggle to reconcile differences before adjournment, with the United States and others wary of a potential rift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrue Berding
Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Americas
United States
Argentina
OIC
Motors Pay Or Parking Tickets In Street Patrol
Motorists face fines as city police crack down on traffic violations on Wednesday. Fifteen motorists were charged with parking violations and released. One man, Huston Reynolds, 45, of Portsouth Route 1, alleged faulty brakes after a collision on Plains. Patrolman Alber reported two cars involved near Findlay. Suzanne McGovern, 27, was also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ornsmouth
Orsted
Huston Reynolds
Portsouth
Plains
Findlay
Claw of Lengel for 315000 Damages Fails Traffic
A report notes that a legal action by A Lengel, former chief, seeking 315000 damages in connection with the Don Mellett case failed to gain approval from the PM Board. The matter involved the state board of Foss and Mercer County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PM Board
Quel
Mellett
A. Lengel
E Cief
Don Mellett
State Board of Foss
Mercer
Auto Dealers Push Sunday Closing Ordinance
Portsmouth auto dealers through attorney Aronhold Schapiro urged council to close all auto salesrooms on Sundays. Council postponed action due to member absence. most dealers said all but one shop would observe Sunday closures. Also discussed was selling track and trolley wire from Portsmouth Public Service Co to fund street repairs. assets to National City Lines with bus service replacing streetcars after the franchise approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Auto Dealers’ Association
Aronhold Schapiro
Council
Frank T. Meyer
Chicago
Portsmouth
Edward Glockner
K. Knose
Leigh Watkins
A. P. Criswell
Henry Oberling
C. A. Zuhars
Portsmouth Public Service Co
West End
National City Lines, Inc
Funds of WPA Dwindle and Rush for Emergency Aid
Washington dispatch reports WPA may run out of funds by February 7 prompting leaders to plan emergency legislation after January 3. CIO chief John L. Lewis says relief needs 1 billion dollars through July 1, with other estimates from 500 to 750 million. Aubrey Williams warns cuts could begin January 26 and full shutdown by February 7 unless Congress acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
WPA
Senate
House
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
CIO
Capitol Hill
Congress
Aubrey Williams
Relief Agency
Treasury
Woodruff R
Michigan
Republican Conference Committee
McNary
Oregon
Indicted in $100,000 race swindle case
A federal grand jury indicted Rufus Oliver and 18 others on mail fraud and conspiracy tied to a race track confidence scam. Victims, mainly elderly in Texas, California and the West, were promised fortunes from fixed races across American, Canadian and Cuban tracks. Individual losses ranged from 1000 to 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rufus Oliver
Corpus Christi
Tex
Texas
California
U. S
John J. Dowling
Old Sol and King Winter Clash Over Snow Fight
A humorous reporting of a long running dispute between Old Sol and King Winter. Old Sol accuses Winter of delaying the season while Winter allegedly sends a snowfilled challenge. Judge Weather has a restraining order pending a ruling as Old Sol remains active and Winter awaits decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge
Old Sol
King Winter
Judge Weather
Santa Claus
Portsmth Christmas Shopping Surges 10 Percent Over Last Year
Russell G. Ketter reports retailers across Ports mouth show 10 percent higher sales than last year with some stores up to 17 percent. Saturday shopping could lift the average to 12 to 15 percent as districts expect crowded streets from nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Russell G. Ketter
Retail Merchants’ Association
Ketter
Mercantile Field
Mr. Ketter
Pact Of Munich Tops AP 1938 News List
The Associated Press selects the Munich Pact as the era’s leading news event of 1938. It describes a year of European revision and a new four power agreement easing tensions and redrawing political balance despite the surrounding upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pact of Munich
A. P
Charles Ronce
Associated Press
New York
Europe
Munich
Onesiece
Pact of Munich ushers Europe into uneasy peace
The Munich pact brings temporary peace across Europe but raises questions about long term stability. Jews face discriminatory treatment in Germany and in other nations, triggering international reactions and concern about future safeguards for minorities. Republicans secure large gains in November elections as the administration purge effort collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Europe
Germany
Spying Hunt in Spain Traps 1000 Arrests Linked to British Official
London reports say about 1000 arrests followed the case of the dirty shirt found in Harold Goodman’s bag at the French border. The British vice consul at San Sebastian is tied to incriminating papers, with suspicions on consulate staff in insurgent territory and regrets conveyed to Franco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Spain
Harold Goodman
San Sebastian
Iran
Goodman
Francisco Franco
Duchess of Atholl Loses Across Scotland by Election Test
In Crieff Scotland the Duchess of Atholl, known as the Red Duchess for supporting the Spanish cause, lost the Kinross and West Perth by election to William McNair Snadde by 1 313 votes after breaking with Chamberlain over Munich and appeasement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crieff
Scotland
Duchess of Atholl
Chamberlain
William McNair Snadde
Mr. Chamberlain
House of Commons
Kinroos
West Perty
Munich
Czecho-Slovakia
Old Clothes Show At LaRoy To Aid Charities
The LaRoy theater will host its annual Old Clothes Show this Saturday at 9 am. Admission is a bundle of discarded clothing, with proceeds shared by the theater, the Salvation Army, Union Mission, and Mrs George Watters. Bundles will be distributed to needy families in Scioto and Adams counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaRoy Theater
Salvation Army
Union Mission
George Watters
Scioto County
Adams County
Watters
Paramount
Z. Strachan
Tragic Slaying Shocks Penns Valley Town
In Pennsanna county, 19 year old Margaret Martin was found murdered with her nude body dumped in a creek. About 50 state troopers searched snow covered countryside for the killer, a man possibly tied to a sex ring. The victim, a business school graduate, was last seen alive near an abandoned bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tpunkhannock
Margaret Martin
Business School
Feighan Chosen In House Caucus In Ohio
Michael A. Feighan of Cleveland was named Democratic minority leader of the Ohio House after a secret ballot vote. A. Lee Fair of Holmes County withdrew, leaving Feighan unanimous. Fair became assistant leader or whip as the caucus urged attendance for a Dec. 30 and 31 special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Michael A. Feighan
Cleveland
Ohio House of Representatives
A. Lee Fair
Holmes County
Mr. Feighan
Fair
Lady Hum
Arthur L. Limbach
Hume
Ralph C. Lutz
Richland County
Feighan
Lutz
Harmony
Huml
George J. Harter
Akron
Martin L. Davey
Weather Summary for Today and Comparisons
Observer Schirrman reports today at 11 am temperature 30 with a low of 22. Yesterday's high reached 43. Data from one year ago shows a high of 47 and a low of 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schirrman
Nazi Protest Over Ickes Speech Sparks Diplomatic Spat
Berlin reports a strong German protest to Secretary Ickes for calling dictators unfit. Sumner Welles rejected Germany’s demand for an apology while Goebbels and Der Angriff attack Ickes as a danger to democracy. The debate centers on U S anti-German rhetoric and mail shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Harold L. Ickes
Sumner Welles
Washington
Foreign Office
Germany
Ickes
Welles
United States
Zionist Society of Cleveland
Paul Joseph Goebbels
A der Angriff
der Angriff
Japan Plans Help to Abolish China's Foreign Privileges
Tokyo reports Premier Konoe declares Japan prepared to assist China in ending foreign concessions and extraterritorial rights. He stresses China's sovereignty and a bloc with Japan and Manchukuo. The note notes U.S. presence in Shanghai international settlement and extraterritorial rights for Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Associated Press
Tokyo
Fumimaro Konoue
Manchukuo
United States
Shanghai
Daladier Wins Confidence Vote in Chamber by Slim Margin
PARIS Dec 22 Premier Daladier preserved his French government with a hairline 291 to 284 confidence vote in the chamber of deputies. The decision followed tension with Italy over the Mussolini Laval Tunisia pact, which Italy now questions as no longer valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daladier
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Premier Daladier
Italy
Francois de la Rocque
French Social
France
Andre Francois- Poncet
Rome
Tunisia
Italy Reverses 1935 Tunisia Pact
Paris dispatch reports Italy has revoked the 1935 accord with Tunisia prompting a diplomatic shift. Officials indicate the move affects colonial policy and North African relations as Paris analyzes potential responses.
Last Of $100 Passed Out For Prize Winning Santa Letters
The contest ends after four weeks with the final $100 distributed among 2% of children under 10 in the tri state area who submitted prize winning letters to Sante. The report notes incomplete lines and garbled OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State
Sante
Sayeer
Oeach
Ion
Woman receives 14 years for Michigan slaying
Fern Patricia Dull, 34, convicted of manslaughter for the October 17 fatal shooting of her alleged common law husband, was sentenced to 14 to 15 years at the Detroit House of Correction. Judge Mark D. Taylor denied a new trial motion. The case centers on the death of attorney William Holbrook near a Ben Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Mich
Fern Patricia Dull
Detroit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buenos Aires
Ture
Olin West
American Medical Association
Organized Medicine
Group Health Association, Inc
YALE
Lemer
Mars
PACT
Page
LaRoy
Ohio
Democrats
Goebbels
Reich
Hits
The
the Foreign
Santa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!