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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1938

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Kidnapped 5 Year Old James Cash Jr Seizure Moments

FBI agents seized a spectator at Princeton Florida near Miami as a search for 5 year old James Cash Jr continued. Sheriff D C Coleman and deputies planned a posse style hunt with 26 leaders while the Cash family sought any lead amid ransom demands of 10000 dollars.

Princeton Fla Federal Bureau of Investigation James Bailey Cash Miami D. C. Coleman James Cash Jr Homestead Coleman Hope Miami Daily News M. F. Braxton J. Connolly FBI Cash W. P. Cash James Bailey Cash Jr

Centennial Group Elects Officers In Portsmouth Event

The Portsmouth centennial committee picks officers to lead events in October including a local history pageant. Clyde Strickland becomes secretary and Rus Erer is treasurer while Homer C. ad Dr. A. N. Conkle are named as officers with Pletcher as general manager. The group plans to coordinate a chamber of commerce centennial effort.

Portsmouth of Commerce

Armco Official Welcomes Labor Board Probe In Ashland

Armco official says he welcomes a thorough investigation amid national labor relations board charges of Wagner act violations. The board accuses Armco of forming employer groups to thwart unions, assaulting workers, and tampering with union records in Ashland Kentucky. A June 7 hearing is set in Catlettsburg.

Middletown C. H. Murray American Rolling Mill Co National Labor Relations Board Cincinnati Ashland Catlettsburg Labor Board Committee For Industrial Organization Armco Murray CIO Steelworkers’ Organizing Committee Ashland Lodge

Cripple 65 Held in Neighbor Murder on Poison Accusation

William White aged 65, described as cripple, is held on a first degree murder charge for fatally shooting Milton Johnson 50, after suspicion that the Johnsons fed him poison. Police used tear gas to force him from a shack on the Johnson property where he surrendered on crutches. Mrs Johnson said White had been acting queerly and claimed poisoned grease was involved.

Hamilton William White Milton Johnson Johnsons White Johnson Hershel Haines Haines

Interstate crossing deaths top in years at 1 875

The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 1 875 people killed and 5 136 injured in crossing accidents last year the highest toll since 1930.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Roosevelt Backs Free Relief Funds Amid Wage Debate

President Roosevelt urged Congress to impose no restrictions on relief funds in the 3.247 billion spending bill. He said emergency employment must begin now to fill the gap and urged speed in starting works programs. Senators Walsh Thomas Pepper push flexible wage hour standards to aid small businesses, arguing rigid national rules harm many firms.

Congress Senate Thomas Utah Walsh Massachusetts Pepper Florida Senate Labor Committee House

Funds For Flood Control Faces Uncertain Senate Fate

Washington June 1 proposals to allot spending lending money for flood control faced an uncertain course in the senate. Rep Driver Arkansas president of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress said the administration will object that flood control does not fit the works relief program. An amendment by Senator Copeland New York would set aside 325000000 for rivers and harbors and flood control projects. Driver said flood control reservoirs could not be built with relief funds due to labor cost requirements. The money could be used on local projects not requiring skilled labor.

Washington Senate Representative Driver Arkansas National Rivers and Harbors Congress Copeland New York Driver

Cincinnati Boy Held in Girl's Slaying

Lindberg Heist, 15, confessed to stabbing 6-year-old Shirley Ann Woodburn to death in a wooded area near her West End home. Prosecutor Dudley M. Outcalt announced the written confession after an early morning interview in Heist's cell.

Cincinnati Dudley M. Outcalt Lindberg Heist Shirley Ann Woodburn Shirley Ann

Wheelersburg Alumni Plan Dual Banquets

Two Wheelersburg High School alumni groups plan 7 p m banquets in the village. One group at the M E church with toastmaster Mack Sauer and officers led by Mrs George Preston will be served by the church Ladies Aid. The second group at the high school with Miss Frances Ault directing and toastmaster Emil Schafer includes president Mrs Mary Barney Miller and officers, with E O McCowen and Robert Cline on the executive committee. The 23rd annual banquet will feature remarks by E O McCowen and Robert Stillwell.

Wheelersburg High School George Preston Earl Morris Avanelle Stoker Ralph Groh Thelma Smith Wheelersburg M. E Ladies Aid of Mack Sauer Leesburg E. O. McCowen Robert Stillwell Wheelersburg Alumni Association of

Plymouth Rock Painter Convicted in Historic Vandalism

Stanley E. Bakewell construction foreman from Gibsonia Pennsylvania was found guilty of painting Plymouth Rock on May 8 and faces a nine month house of correction sentence. Investigators traced the red paint to the Scituate job site and a glass jar found near the rock led to his arrest in Pennsylvania.

Plymouth Mass Stanley E. Bakewell Gibsonia Plymouth Rock House of Correction Bakewell Elmer L. Briggs Pennsylvania Scituate

Gunfire Exchanged in Lawrence Strike At Ohio Calcium Plant

Gunfire erupted today at the Ohio Calcium Co. plant near Lawrence between workers and strikers. About 100 shots were fired over several hours with no injuries reported. Sheriff Monte and deputies dispersed strikers while National Guard observer Colonel Lawlor called the situation serious and planned talks to prevent further disorder.

Ironton Ohio Calcium Co Lawrence B. R. Monte Monte E. P. Lawlor National Guard

Solons Draw Up Report On Poor Relief Inquiry

Ohio lawmakers press a two week inquiry into urban relief conditions proposing immediate state grants and a roughly 13 million dollar need for the year. A supplementary report will detail administrative mal administration in Cleveland Toledo and northern cities.

Solons Columbus Ohio House A. Lee Fair Holmes County Ohio League of Municipalities

Sister of Cedillo Talks to Cardenas

Indications that Rebel Leader Saturdino Cedillo may be arranging with his sister as go-between to surrender to President Lazaro Cardenas emerged in the capital. Virginia Cedillo visited Cardenas, with General Juan Barragan confirming the meeting but not confirming authorization.

Mexico D. F Saturdino Cedillo Lazaro Cardenas San Luis Potosi Higinia Cedillo Cardenas Juan Barragan War Ministry Senorita Cedillo Cedillo War Department

Polk Files For Congress Again

James G. Polk of Highland county Ohio filed his petition to seek renomination on the Democratic ticket for the August primary. Born October 6 1896 in Penn township he has served four terms as the representative of Ohio’s Sixth District.

James G. Polk Ohio Congress Mr. Polk Highland Highland County Charles Kearns Batavia Penn Township College of Agriculture Ohio State University New Vienna Wittenberg College Hillsboro Polk Washington

Man Sentenced for Aiding Jail Escape

Frank Edington 47 of McDermott was sentenced to the Ohio penitentiary for smuggling a jack and tools into the county jail to aid an escape. He pleaded guilty before Common Pleas Judge B F Kimble. Edington helped inmate Edward Woolum 18. Woolum and Donald Boggs who aided escape received prison terms. Carl Edington son of Frank Edington faced grand larceny charges and was sentenced.

Frank Edington McDermott Ohio Penitentiary Edington Common Pleas B. F. Kimble N. B. Gilliland Edward Woolum Carl Edington Jai Mae Horton 12Th Waller Streets Woolum Reformatory Donald Boggs

Peter Levine Death Clues Hinted By Investigators

New Rochelle New York June 1 authorities said the discovery of 12 year old Peter Levine's body provided clues to the kidnappers who killed him. Detectives refused to discuss fingerprints or identify any evidence beyond saying they had found something relevant.

New Rochelle N. Y Peter Levine Detective Bureau

Closing Dinner Tonight at First Presbyterian Church

Last reports show the fundraising drive tabulated for a closing dinner at First Presbyterian Church. The goal of 55 212 dollars is reported with 43 929 57 raised and 11 282 43 still needed to meet the target.

First Presbyterian Church

Portsmouth Welfare drive nears final $11,282 push

In 1938 Portsmouth the Welfare campaign races to raise 11,282 to reach 55,212 for nine city agencies. After 10 days of canvassing, 43,929 has been raised, nine hours left, with a 6:30 dinner at First Presbyterian church to post results on a wall scoreboard. Local leaders urge one final push.

Portsmouth First Presbyterian Church Harold Clayton Campaign Headquarters Cussins & Fearn Gallia Street A. Graves Williams Benton B. Miller Cochairman Cyrus P. Kahl Williams

Czechs Withdraw Troops From German Border

Czechoslovak forces begin gradual withdrawal from the German border region. An undisclosed number of technical specialists move with the troops as tensions earlier in May flare.

Praha

Temperature report for today and past day

Observer Schirrman notes Today at 11 am the low is 63 and the high 80. A year ago the maximum reached 95.

Schirrman Muon

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