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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1935

Page

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Norris Urges TVA Expansion to Ohio Valley

Senator Norris proposes expanding the Mississippi valley plan to include the Ohio valley. He envisions a $200,000,000 dam across the Ohio near the Tennessee river mouth to control floods aid navigation and generate electricity for Cincinnati Columbus Indianapolis and Chicago. The project would link the Ohio and Cumberland rivers to extend TVA style benefits.

Norris TVA Ohio Valley Washington Nebraska Mississippi Valley Mississippi Ohio Tennessee River Ohio River Cumberland Nashville Tennesse Aurora Tennessee Cincinnati Columbus Indianapolis Chicago

Messenger Arrested For Extortion Attempt Involving Gannett

Rol and E B Markell, 21, of Rochester, was jailed in Buffalo after federal agents disclosed his alleged scheme to extort 825000 from Frank E. Gannett, publisher, and Louis A. Wehn, Genesee Brewing Co. president. He allegedly sent letters threatening kidnapping or harm. no payment was made.

Buffalo Roland EB. Markell Rochester N. Y Frank E. Gannett Gannett Louis A. Wehn Genesee Brewing Co Markell Rochester Artists Federe Ceantdsaan George V T He Department of Justice I Lisher Brewer Doherty Wehle Wnt Mr. Wehle

Spanish premier Portela resigns amid cabinet session chaos

Madrid Dec 30. Premier Manuel Portela's government resigns after a cabinet session with President Alcalá Zamora ending with calls for dissolution. The setback follows a second Spanish congressional election and signals a major political shift as party forces realign under the new crisis.

Madrid

Senate to Wait in Columbus Amid ODER Ill Debates

A fragmented Washington report notes the Senate delaying action on an ODER Ill measure in Columbus. Key figures Tike and Hliness are cited as ongoing participants in the stalled discussions.

Snowstorm Crashes Across Portsmouth and Southern Ohio

The region endures the heaviest snow since 1917 18 with 4 inches more falling Sunday and totals exceeding 8 inches over a week. Trains and street cars ran, crews cleared tracks, gutters and walkways, and a two story house on 14th Street collapsed under the snow.

Portsmouth Ohio H. A. Schirrman Portsmouth Public Service Co 14Th Street Waller Street Tillie Boyer

Destructive Blizzard Sweeps Atlantic Coast Killing 16

A severe blizzard along the Atlantic coast from Georgia to New York caused at least 16 deaths and extensive damage. New York reported about 2 million dollars in unverified losses with widespread outages and halted streetcar service. Thousands mobilized to clear snow as coastal shipping, rail, and air lines faced disruptions.

New York New England Georgia Atlanta Philadelphia Chesapeake Bay Great South Bay Long Island

Weather Report From Sebirruma Observing Station

Today at 11 am the minimum is 12 and the previous day’s maximum reached 27. One year ago the high was 45 and the low 20.

Sebirruma Maximuy

Betty Gow Rejects Lindberghs Work Offer

Betty Gow, the nurse linked to the Lindbergh baby case, told the Associated Press in Glasgow that Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh have asked her to work for them again, but she plans not to go. She spoke on a Glasgow street car while en route to her dress shop job.

Glasgow Scotland Betty Gow Associated Press Today Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh

Lindberghs Arrive Off Liverpool Await Docking

The Lindberghs aboard the American Importer neared Liverpool with an anticipated docking between 7 p m and 10 p m local time. The report places the arrival off the English coast as the voyage from America concludes.

London Charles A. Lindberghs England Liverpool Portsmouth

Gow Denies Return to Lindberghs Employed Life

Miss Gow says she will stay in the dress shop and not reenter the Lindbergh employ. She has refused film offers and stage appearances, seeking a normal life, though she may visit the Lindberghs in England but has no plan to rejoin their service.

Berghs The Lindberghs Miss Gow England

Bricker Says Davey Proposal Threatens Contempt Of Court

In Columbus on December 30 Attorney General John W. Bricker told Governor Martin L. Davey that his plan to transfer funds from vetoed appropriations to coal purchases risks contempt of the Supreme Court. Bricker warned that board members voting for transfers could be contemptuous. Auditor Tracy said he will follow Bricker’s opinion after a 10 day period to limit expenditures to remaining funds set after Davey’s vetoes.

Columbus John W. Bricker Martin L. Davey Supreme Court State Control Board Bricker Control Board Joseph T. Tracy Tracey Davey

Derailment injures three on Rock Island train near Jefferson

In Enid Oklahoma on December 30 a Rock Island passenger train derailed after two cars left the track near Jefferson injuring three people. Conductor Gus Stransberg and engineer George Hillman cited a broken rail as the cause.

Rock Island Enid Okla Jefferson Gus Stransberg George Hillman

U S Army Hero Liggett Dies at 78 in San Francisco

Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett aged 78, famed for the Marne and leading the Army of Occupation in Germany, died today at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco. He had long been a celebrated Army officer and pioneer in U S military history.

General Liggett San Francisco Hunter Liggett Marne Army of Occupation Germany Letterman Presidie

Clarence Day Dies in New York at 61

Clarence Day a humorist and artist best known for Life With Father died Saturday in New York at age 61.

Clarence Day New York Father

Legistor Dies in Gang Attack in Chicago Ward

State Representative Albert J. Prignano was shot to death at his home doorway by three gunmen in Chicago's bloody 20th ward. A man identified as Leo Vanzorella was found dead in a nearby truck, while police linked the violence to a long history of gang influence in the precinct.

Chicago Albert J. Prignano Prignano Tentaly Leo Vanzorella Scarface al” Capone Michael Rosina Prigniano Richard Barry Victor Galanti Genna Diamond Joe” Esposito Morris Eller Emanuel

Mauna Loa Lava Threat Recedes Toward Hilo

Government volcanologist Dr. Thomas A. Jagger said the Mauna Loa lava surge was virtually imperceptible after nearing three miles from Hilo's water supply. The aerial bombardment by the army was believed to have halted the advancing flow.

Hilo Hawaii Mauna Loa Thomas A. Jagger Java

Ohio Welcomes 1936 With Wide Open Celebrations

Ohio moves into 1936 with numerous New Year festivities across cities and venues. Watch parties in night clubs and beer halls abound as churches plan services and dinners in Columbus hotels run about eight dollars per couple. Some venues offer free midnight shows while others set premiums up to twenty dollars per couple.

Columbus Ohio State Liquor Department

Eight Die In Ohio Auto Crashes And Fires

Eight persons died in Ohio Saturday night and Sunday from traffic accidents and fires. Victims include John Shutic killed in Avon Lake auto crash, Maude Thomas and Peter Wladyka struck by autos in Cleveland, Vera Rennick fatally injured in Cincinnati, and others. A double fatal fire claimed Clifford Heinze and his wife in Cleveland attic flames. Police investigated a Cleveland murder of Michael Kozak with 100 stab wounds.

Associated Press Ohio John Shutic Avon Lake Maude Thomas Peter Wladyka Cleveland Vera Rennick Cincinnati Angelo Camantas Youngstown Warren C. van Fossan East Liverpool Clarence J. Maze Marion Willard Paxton Dayton Clifford Heinze Whitney Manor Toledo Michael Kozak John Urbansky Bakery Wag

Fingerprints Tie Second Burglary Suspect to Case

George W. Davis, sought in a Standard Supply Co burglary last August, was captured in Pritchard West Virginia. He was indicted for burglary and receiving stolen property and sent to Scioto county jail after fingerprints matched at the FBI in Washington. Vernon Shaw, previously indicted with Davis, was caught in Ashland and sent to the penitentiary. Davis escaped during Shaw’s apprehension.

George W. Davis Standard Supply Co Pritchard W. Va Arthur Loakes Elza Callendar Davis Scioto County Oakes Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Davie Cabel County Vernon Shaw Ashland Shaw

Family Tilt Fatal in Chicago Apartment

A mother Mia Lopez Mikes age 31 and her 17 year old Lulu Voormas were shot to death in a west side Chicago apartment after a family quarrel. Wounded were Louis Voormas 16 and Philip Mikes 34 a milk wagon driver. Police said Mia Mikes had obtained a warrant for her husband’s arrest for disorderly conduct. He allegedly shot them as they dressed to appear in court and then killed two more occupants before fleeing.

Chicago West Side Mia Penelope Mikes Lulu Voormas Louis Voormas Philip Mikes Mra. Mikes Mikes Tren

Woman Held in Fatal Shooting During Wrestling for Gun

Johnson Adkins 37 was fatally shot during a wrestling for a pistol at his Portsmouth home. Lillie Mae Jones 21 was arrested for investigation of second degree murder as others in the house were questioned. The gun, a .38 caliber, discharged as they struggled over possession. Adkins died at 10 a.m. at Portsmouth General Hospital.

Johnson Adkins Waller Street Adkins Portsmouth General Hospital Lillie Mae Jones Harry 8. Sheets Lee Startzman Harry Startaman Ora Miller Jones Emrick Karl Poetker Startaman John Smith

Herbert S Duffy Seeks Democratic Nomination For Attorney General

Columbus December 30 Herbert S Duffy announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for attorney general He previously sought the post in 1992 and 1934 losing to John W Bricker now a leading Republican candidate for governor Duffy has opposed Governor Martin L Da vies administration and clashed over 1934 platform support for a moratorium on bond issues.

Columbus Herbert Duffy John W. Bricker Martin L. Davey Bende

Funeral services for Fire Chief Harry Sears in Wadsworth

Fire Chief Harry G. Sears 71 will have funeral services Tuesday in Wadsworth. He died yesterday at his home from a heart attack after serving as head of the department for 35 years.

Wadsworth Harry G. Sears

One Edition New Year’s

The TIMES will publish one edition Wednesday due to an employer holiday. It will press shortly before midnight Tuesday and reach home delivery subscribers early Wednesday morning. Classified ads accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday. Display ads copy due at noon Tuesday.

The TIMES

Haile Selassie Assembles 400000 For Ethiopian Front

Emperor Haile Selassie orders a 400000 strong northern army under Ras Mulugweta and four other commanders to confront Italian invaders at Makale. Ethiopians mass near the front as crowds celebrate and mobilize amid delays and food concerns.

Addis Ababa Ebhija DeSiye Haile Selassie Makale Ras Ka%sa Ethiopia Raa Immeru Gojjam Ras Seyoum Tigre Dedjazmatch Ayele Ras Guet+atchou France Ras Nasibu Harrar Wehib Pasha Rae Desta Demtu Emperoor Haile Selassie Dessye Adigrat-Adowa-Aksum

Rome Communique Admits 52 Italian Soldiers Die In Battle

Rome announces 52 Italian and native soldiers died in a Sunday battle at Uarieu with heavy Ethiopian losses. Twenty Italian planes aided Ethiopian troops who defected, yielding tactical gains in the upper Webbe Shibeli valley as Mussolini pursues east Africa campaign plans.

Rome Mussolini Uarieu Pietro Badoglio Webbe Shibeli East Africa Franco Ttalian

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Messenger Valladares Anna Pabst National Health Institute Washington, D. C Atlantic Coast Lindberghs Arrive U. S. Army America George Lansing United States Senate Munitions Committee Wilson W. J. Bryan Bryan J. P. Morgan Robert Lansing W. G. McAdoo Treasury Walter H. Page Page U. S Motion Pilture Akron South Webster L. W. Burns Shope Emory FP. Smith Smith Ross M. Gault William E. Gault Don Allard Frank E. Beeks Loc Stain Florence Moore Clementine Kent Anna Higgins Ed Moran Chirence Wright Iatiie May Jones Clarence Wright Captain Startzmann Herbert S. Duffy Marale Albert W. Wilson Pietro Badogno Ogaden Ras Mulugweta King of Kings Immeru
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