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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1932

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New Boston Board Drops Principal Kirk. Plans Combined Post

New Boston school board met in special session to not reemploy Frank Kirk, longtime junior high principal. The role will merge with Glenwood High school principal A. E. Gower overseeing both schools. The board also moved to discontinue reemployment of several married women teachers, list including Irene Gregory Leota Purdy Grace Carter Agen Conklin Anna Kanouse and F Price.

New Boston Frank Kirk Glenwood High School A. E. Gower Kirk FE. O McCowen Dan B. Ross New Boston Wchoels Gower Ose Irene Gregory Leota Purdy Grace Carter Agen Conklin Anna Kanouse F. Price

Resurfacing Plans For Bardon Route Under Way

State officials announce resurfacing of Bardon route to reduce wear for summer. Bids open at 2 p.m. Friday June 24 in Columbus. project spans 19 miles with 20 foot bed, estimated $13 722. Two contracts cover Rush Union Brush Creek townships and Gunsch Rarden Brush Creek areas. Completion target is September 1.

Exeph N. Doyle O. W. Merrell Rush, Union Brusheek Gunsch Rarden Brush Creek

Petition to oppose abandonment of station in Sciotoville

Businessmen of Sciotoville organize a petition against the abandonment of the state public utilities board station in Coalton. The document, prepared and signed by numerous local firms and merchants, will be presented to the council next Wednesday night after a meeting was postponed.

Selotoville Coun Coalton Fol ‘Ing Sciotoville Ff Lumber and Building Co Ap Service Station Co George 'R, Grocer K. N. Nagel Service Automotive Supply Co Hib- Hardware Co

Weather Summary From The Schirrman Report

Temperatures at 11 a.m. today show varying conditions across locations. The report lists highs ranging in the mid thirties, with many areas cloudy and some partly cloudy. Sudden clear spells appear unlikely, as overcast and damp conditions persist throughout the period. Susie noted a shift to clearer skies later.

Schirrman Enone Susie Tere Lewther

Mitchells Coal House Office Turns Local Tale Global

George Mitchell of Nauvoo builds a 308 Market Street office from coal, defying norms and earning national notice. The coal house, dubbed Mitchells folly at first, gains fame as a unique structure and a enduring advertisement for his coal business.

Jack George George Mitchell Nauvoo Market Street Mitchell United States

Concrete Route 125 plans move after Columbus talks

Adams county road boosters traveled to Columbus to meet Governor George White and highway officials about concreting the Route 125 stretch from Friendship to West Union. The group, mostly West Union business interests, noted current repairs and potential widening and curve elimination if concrete work proceeds. Scioto county boasts focus on paving the Ohio River road toward Cincinnati.

Friendship West Union Adams County Columbus George White State Highw Department Blue Creek Scioto County White Buena Vista Cincinnati

Protests Filed Against Chile Socialist Regime

Represented by foreign governments including the United States, diplomats filed written questions with Chilean junta over the confiscation of all foreign currency deposits and repayment in pesos. Peso values range from 6 cents in the market, with street quotes at 2 1 2 to 3 cents. The decree awaits effect and may be altered. Former President Esteban Montero, traveling to Mendoza, was turned back by bad weather. ex-president Carlos Thainez also in exile.

Associated Press Santiago Chile United States Carlos Davila Junta Duap Esteban Montero Mendoza Argentina Carlos Thanez

Revolts Spread In Honduras Area

Guatemala City dispatches report further revolutionary outbreaks in Honduras with rebel forces under Filiberto Diaz Zelaya attacking federal troops in Copan. Federals fell back as they mass for a drive to retake the territory near the battleground where more than sixty were slain Tuesday.

Associated Press Guatemala City Honduras Filiberto Diaz Zelaya Nationalist Party Department Copan

Youth 15 Fatally Shot Over Boat and Gun Quarrel

Weston West Virginia June 10 A quarrel over a rowboat and a shotgun ended in the death of 15 year old Archie McCauley. David Heuline 15 shot him at close range on a road near their homes after days of disputed possessions. The coroner's jury met today to determine responsibility.

S Y Associated Press Weston W. Va David Heuline Archie McCauley McCauley

Tax inspectors survey untaxed stocks and bonds in Ohio

State tax inspectors led by J. H. Klokmeyer visited Thursday to examine owners of tangible and intangible property not listed for taxation. Officials say ignorance of the new law caused many to omit reports, with a 5 percent penalty assessed rather than the 50 percent maximum.

State Tax Commissi J. H. Klokmeyer Insidter Klokmeyer Tax Commission Ohio Klokmeier H. M. Stanley Lee Hamner Hazel Bobst Commission Tangible

Roosevelt to Study Walker Case Evidence Analysis

Albany June 10 two eminent lawyers will aid Governor Roosevelt in analyzing the Seabury supplied Walker case evidence. Study of eight volumes may take two to three weeks with no action promised before the Democratic national convention.

Albany N. Y Roosevelt James J. Walker New York Samuel Seabury Legislative City Walker

Fleisher in Lindbergh Case Questioned by Police

Detroit June 10 two New Jersey state police officers planned to question gangster Harry Fleisher about the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Fleisher arrested 36 times without prison terms faces arraignment on a murder charge after surrendering to the prosecutor’s office. Edward H Kennedy Jr attorney said Fleisher could prove innocence and had no knowledge of the Lindbergh case.

Associates Presse Detroit New Jersey Harry Fleisher Fleisher Edward H. Kennedy Jr Freisher Kennedy Harry & Tor

Sarazen Wins British Open With Record 283

Gene Sarazen, the American golf star, captured the British Open at Prince's with a record 283 total. He led by four after three rounds, shot 74 in the final round, and held off rivals including Tommy Armour and MacDonald Smith as the U S swept the event for the first time since 1923.

Associated Press Sandwich England Gene Sarazen Bobby Jones Sarazen Walter Hagen Royal St. George's Course Prince of Wales Prince's

Needy Chicago Teachers Stage Scandals Fundraiser Tonight

The Chicago Teachers Federation plans a one night show titled School Scandals of 1932 featuring 100 members including geometry teachers and English instructors. Proceeds support teachers owed five months back pay as the board budget wrangles and the Gilbert and Sullivan satire depicts pay shortages and economy.

Chicago Associat Chicago Teachers’ Federation Mich Seteigan Boulevard Federation Board of Education Anna T. Mulligan

Bettman Urges Firm Day Stand on Prohibition Question

Ohio Attorney General Bettman Republican nominee for U S Senate urges delegates at the national convention to take a clear stand on prohibition. He denounces a resubmission plank as insufficient and warns a refusal to allow another vote could threaten government. He argues against the 16th amendment and calls for decisive action.

Columbus Bettman Ohio United States Republican Party

Ohio Fisherman Drowns As Boat Capsizes

Albert Hall, 42, drowned yesterday in the Ohio River near Cincinnati while his wife watched from shore. Hall was fishing when the boat capsized and companions swam to safety.

Ohio Cincinnati Albert Hall Hall Ohio River

Byrd Plans Second Antarctic Expedition in Autumn

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd announces a second Antarctic voyage to study Marie Byrd Land and expand on prior data. The plan features a compact outfit with 150 sled dogs, two planes, several tractors, and one transport ship, the Bear, fitting out in Oakland and expected in Boston by July.

Boston Richard E. Byrd Antarctic Marie Byrd Land Byrd Coastguard Oakland Calif

Recertify Vote In Coroner's Race

E. C. Hood and the county board recertified the coroner race after instructions from Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown. Hood checked precinct poll books and sent figures to Brown. Dr. Ross M. Gault tally stood at 6,095 and Robert Dever at 5,866.

E. C. Hood the Elect Clarence J. Brown Hood Brown Ross M. Gault Robert Dever

Dawes Would Make Good President But He's Nervous

Beverly Hills June 10 A United Press report notes Charles Dawes would be a strong president but is portrayed as overly nervous and prone to changing plans once starting a term. The piece also references Iowa nominating a radio announcer for senator and critiques on the Democratic platform.

Dawes United Presse Beverly Hills Calif Iowa McAdoo Charley Dawes Sultan of Morocco Eve Aimee

Communists Dismissed From Bonus Camp Marchers Parade

Police ordered removal of 600 to 700 Texas ex-soldiers en route to Washington to demand the veterans bonus. Officials segregated Communists from the marchers to protect radicals, with a $5,000 fund offered by Rev. Charles E. Coughlin to keep inflamatory propaganda from camps.

Little Flower Associated Press Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio Texas Washington Anacostia Flats Veterans’ Food Fund Charles E. Coughlin Detroit Radio League of the Little Flower Pelham D. Glassford William C. Fowler District of Columbia

Prohibition Debate Shapes Republican Convention Start

At Chicago on June 10 the Republican National Committee hears delegations from Louisiana Georgia Mississippi and South Carolina amid talks of a prohibition resubmission plank. Postmaster General Brown and others defer the issue noting the convention will decide. Delegate Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt arrives as a newcomer to the scene.

Chicago Republican National Committee Louisiana Georgia Mississippi South Carolina National Committee Brown Prohibition Resolutions Committee Mark L. Requa California Hoover Senator Fess Ohio Mabel Walker Willebrandt

Paper Group to Back Smith

Scripps-Howard announces all its newspapers publish an editorial urging support for Alfred E. Smith. The piece, titled Give Us Smith, critiques Roosevelt and Hoover as weak in crisis. The note comes from Roy W. Howard, chairman of the Scripps-Howard chain.

Scripps - Howard Roosevelt Hoover Associated Press New York Roy W. Howard Scripps-Howard Newspapers Scripps-Howard Us Smith Alfred E

Two Men Die in Truck Crash at Frankstown Hill

In Johnstown Pennsylvania on June 10 a large truck plunged down Frankstown hill causing heavy wreckage. Driver Norman Ballard of Philadelphia and an unidentified man were killed. Six others from a meat market and a barber shop were hospitalized with injuries as fire broke out in the homes struck.

Associated Press Johnstown Frankstown Hill Norman Ballard Philadelphia John Hemmerle

Guards Guard De Valera in London Conference Meeting

Extraordinary police guarded Kamon De Valera and three Irish Free State cabinet members on arrival in England to discuss abolishing the oath to King George. Crowds were kept back by bobbies and a plain clothes officer. De Valera declined to comment noting options before Parliament and the senate.

Associated Press London Kamon de Valera England George Free State de Valera Senate Ottawa Canada Downing Street

Threat to Lorain Safety Director Prompts Police Guard

The home of Lorain Safety Director William Lefever was guarded by police after a bomb threat, the second in under a week, traced to Cleveland. The caller demanded Lefever resign, warning of a repeat bombing.

the Press Associated Lorain William Lefever Padzer Cleveland

Ohio Supreme Court narrows search warrant power in liquor cases

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that only judges of regular courts or magistrates may issue search warrants, affecting about 1,000 cases statewide and 200 in Cleveland. The decision remanded Nick Nicholas’s conviction for illegal search and cites 1929 recodification.

Columbus, CO Ohio Ohio Supreme Court Nick Nicholas Cleveland Nicholas G. Mathews Prohibition Supreme Court Thomas A. Jones Jackson Cleveland Municipal Court Jones

House Takes Up Home Loan Bill in Hoover Program

Washington June 10. The house began consideration of President Hoover's home loan bank bill to aid financing and prevent foreclosures. The measure creates 12 to eight home loan discount banks to support homeowners and spur residential construction. Senate leaders expect quick passage once the house approves, and the banking committee has swapped in the house bill. Meanwhile the senate tackles the agricultural appropriations conference report, about 177 million dollars.

Associated Press Washington House Hoover Senate Senate Banking Committee Watson

Amelia Earhart Receives Mussolini Welcome in Rome

Amelia Earhart Putnam met Premier Mussolini in his Rome office after her Atlantic flight. She spoke English and found him gracious and interested, and he asked about Rome. Earhart described the premier as very gracious.

Associated Press Rome Amelia Earhart Putnam Mussolini Atlantic

Lindbergh Says He Would Testify Against Curtis

Flemington New Jersey January 10 4 appears unexplained. Lindbergh has been quoted saying he would be ready at any time to testify against Curtis.

Flemington, N. J Lindbergh Curtis

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