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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1939

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Girl governess charged in San Francisco kidnapping for ransom

A 19-year-old governess, Miss Graham Timms Gaylord, was charged with kidnapping for ransom after stealing 5-year-old Krehe Osborn and vanishing Wednesday. Police traced clues to a San Jose hotel 50 miles away where the child was found unharmed. The note demanded 1600 dollars from the mother, Mrs Mabel Osborn, for the return of the boy.

San Francisco Krehe Osborn Mabel Osborn Graham Timms Gaylord San Jose Here Miss Gaylord Inspector Page Gaylord G. Lord Chicago William J. Quinn

Relief rolls drop by WPA relief totals in Ohio May

Ohio relief rolls fell to about 88,500 cases in May from 89,900 in April, though the decline reversed the usual summer downward trend. County variations show Lucas Mahoning Summit and others rising while Franklin and Hamilton reported mixed figures and new state funding adapts to the WPA program.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio State Auditor’s Office Ris Lucas Mahoning Summit Franklin Hamilton Mery aSes Gures WPA Legis Uch

Ty Pays Loan with Uses Cash To Malt Interest Charges

Ty pays a loan using cash to cover interest charges. The article notes monetary adjustments and a payment method affecting the debt. Further specifics are unclear in the fragment.

With

Teacher Payroll To Be Issued In Portsmouth Saturday

Teachers in the Portsmouth city school district will receive their final pay for the term Saturday morning. Checks will be issued in the office of Wesley Ridenour, school board clerk, at Portsmouth High School. The payroll totals about 45000 dollars.

Portsmouth City Wesley Ridenour Portsmouth High School

Fourteen killed in bandit raid near Santa Teresa

In Mexico Distrito Federal officials report a raid near Santa Teresa, Queretaro, where four men, nine women, and a four year old child were killed by bandits who halted a passenger bus.

Mexico D. F Santa Teresa Queretaro

Nazi Iron Rule Bans Czech Town After Slaying

Reuters report from PRAHA describes Nazi authorities imposing harsh measures on Kladno after the killing of a German police sergeant Wilhelm Kniest. Bar in von Neurath ordered new Czech official, dismissed local police, closed public places and schools, banned outdoor gatherings, and required windows and doors be locked by 10 pm under threat of shooting. Residents given hours to locate the suspect or face further restrictions as tensions in Bohemia rise.

Associated Press PRAHA Kladno Wilhelm Kniest Baron Konstantin von Neurath Bohemia and Moravia Czecho-Slovakia Hitler Kladamo Portsmouth von Neurath

British Bid to Reich Studied

London June 9 British officials weighed the Halifax offer to discuss colonial questions with Germany amid fears it signaled a return to appeasement. Halifax stated Britain would not abandon a "peace front" and would consider economic lebensraum for Europe while respecting national independence.

Associated Press London Viscount Halifax Germany Britain Foreign Office Lord Halifax House of Lords

Germany Distrusts Halifax Speech Says Foreign Office

Berlin officials say Germany distrusts Viscount Halifax’s conciliatory speech as a diplomatic maneuver tied to rough British talks with Russia. No sign from the foreign office that London invitation to discuss colonies and economy will lead to talks.

Berlin Germany Viscount Halifax Russia Foreign Office Lord Halifax

Portsmouth High School Holds 343rd Commencement

In a crowded auditorium 343 Portsmouth High School seniors received diplomas from Charles E. Hard. Dr. Henry Hitt Crane of Detroit urged graduates to live with good will and to be thermostats who shape their own destiny, warning against goose-stepper thermometers guided by propaganda.

Portsmouth High School U. S. Grant School Henry Hitt Crane Detroit Charles E. Hard The Board of Education Crane Dr. Crane Germany Central Methodist Church

Strike call of Martin ignored in Flint GM plants

In Flint Michigan United Auto Workers aligned with the CIO crossed picket lines to work during Homer Martin led AFL strike at General Motors plants. A fight at Chevrolet plant No 2 occurred with no serious injuries reported and officials warned of a larger showdown Monday around four Chevrolet plants and two Fisher Body plants affecting about 20 000 workers.

Associated Press Flint Mich United Auto Workers CIO Homer Martin Martin Arthur Case Chevrolet Fisher Body Co

Murder hearings begin in Philadelphia for three men

A special three judge court started hearings in Philadelphia to determine degrees of guilt and punishments for three men who admitted participating in the sensational eastern insurance murder plots.

Philadelphia

Salvation Army Street Meetings Feed Hungry Souls

The Salvation Army promotes faith based aid to feed starving souls with Saturday street meetings led by workers. The program, centered at 169 B Chillichoths street, aims to comfort and support the needy through religious outreach and community efforts worldwide.

Polk Shows Formal Suit for Royal Reception

Washington June 9 Representative Polk of Ohio wore a cream summer suit to the rotunda reception for King George and Queen Elizabeth, saying it was too hot for afternoon attire. Only Sweeney opposed attending, joking he would have gone if the king produced a five billion dollar certified check. Taft Bolton Vorys and their spouses attended the British embassy garden party, while Donahey skipped the event as usual.

Washington Polk Ohio King George Queen Elizabeth Capitol Sweeney Britain United States Taft Bolton Vorys Donahey George Roosevelt White House George Washington America

Congress May Adjourn by July 15 Says Barkley

Senator Barkley of Kentucky says adjournment by July 15 is possible but not certain. He notes leaders cannot pledge a definite date to President Roosevelt and need more time to work through business before sending a broader plan on security certificates and benefits for workers.

Washington Barkley Kentucky Congress Roosevelt Senate Sec

U S Woman Freeed by Russia in Moscow Case

Ruth Marie Rubens an American woman detained in Russia was sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of entering with a false passport but will be freed tomorrow after serving all but one day. She admitted the false documents but denied criminal intent and sought information about her husband Donald Robinson whose whereabouts are unknown.

Brunet George Page Moscow Ruth Marie Rubens Russia United States Rubens Soviet Russia Donald Robinson

King George and Queen Elizabeth Toast Peace at White House Banquet

A royal visit highlights a White House banquet with toasts for world peace and Anglo American bonds. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth meet Congress, lay wreaths at Arlington, and tour Capitol halls amid bright pageantry and looming showers.

White House Mr. Roosevelt Queen Elizabeth Sam

Elizabeth's Regal Charm Captures Washington Crowds

Elizabeth dazzles spectators in the capital as she exudes feminine grace and authority. The Queen's poised demeanor and commanding presence charm both high society and common observers, drawing praise for her regal bearing and social influence.

Elizabeth Capital

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