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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1939

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Who Would Succeed The Three Chief Dictators

Associated Press dispatches explore potential successors to Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini and Joseph Stalin if their leadership ends. The report notes prepared contingencies and outlines the political landscape in Germany Italy and the Soviet Union during turbulent times.

Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolin Joseph Stalin Mussolini Rome Stalin Soviet Russia Hitler Germany Associated Press

Goering Emerges As Hitler Heir Apparent In Germany

Associated Press report notes widespread belief in Germany that Hermann Goering stands as the likely successor to Adolf Hitler. The piece traces Goering’s rise, his roles behind the scenes, and his prominence during the Nazi regime's key moments, including the 1934 purge and strategic moves in Czechoslovakia and Memel.

Hermann der Fuhrer Adolf Hitler Hitler Goering S. A Ernst Roehm Prussia Germany Mussolini Czecho- Slovakia Memel Austria Reich

Hitler Reputed to Ready Offer Own Peace Plan

AP reports Berlin hints Adolf Hitler may propose an easing plan reaching Paris within a 1 core hint of a peace settlement with the United States and France. German officials claim a Czech policeman was slain in a clash with German police as tensions rise in Bohemia Moravia amid threats of punitive measures.

Hitler Associated Press Adolf Paris Berlin United States France Germany Kladno Foreign Office Britain

German Students Urged to Help With Harvest Drive

Berlin June 10 an appeal urged all German students to assist eastern Germany harvest efforts stating it is a matter of freedom and bread. the appeal asserts hostile powers seek to destroy Germany and notes the army and labor service stand ready to help.

Berlin Germany Gustav Scheelreich

King and Queen Rest At Home Of Roosevelt

King George and Queen Elizabeth relax at the White House after a day of concerts and a 75 mile motor tour of New York. They are greeted warmly by President Roosevelt and family amid cheering crowds. The couple's visit follows a city welcome that drew millions and a lengthy parade through the Battery to the World’s Fair. The king appears tired yet moved, the queen in high spirits despite the long day.

Associated Press Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt George New York City Hudson River Portsmouth James Roosevelt James Poughkeepsie State Department Columbia University New York The Battery

New York Welcome Stuns English Press

British Sunday newspapers reacted with astonishment and praise to the New York City reception for King George and Queen Elizabeth. Headlines highlighted the enthusiastic welcome, calling it dramatic and miraculous with phrases like New York Goes Crazy Over King and Queen.

London New York City King George Queen Elizabeth Sunday Express New York Sunday Graphic Chronicle Observer America

Two Die in Storm Crash Near Ramn

Swarzee was killed three miles south when an automobile traveling through ramn ran into a tree blown across the road during a storm.

Swarzee There Ramn

County workers appeal to WPA chief over project funding

county officials and the WPA employes union directed appeals to WPA administrator Colonel Harrington in Washington to reduce the local sponsor’s share on WPA projects. James T. Phillips outlined 18 months of county cooperation supporting about 2,500 workers with a 7.7 percent county share.

Workers’ Alliance WPA Washington O. Carson Barklow James T. Phillips W. S. van Schoik Colonel Harrington Workers Alliance Harrington Phillips

Welfare Army Readied to Open Annual Drive

Portsmouth mobilizes 250 volunteers for the 16th annual welfare drive beginning Monday noon at First Christian church. Leaders urge citizens to support health rehabilitation and character-building programs as agencies strive to aid needy families amid social unrest.

Portsmouth Welfare Association First Christian Church K. M. Tharp Ohio Fuel Gas Co Columbus Community Chest of Franklin County Portsmouth C. E. Dowling J. Richardson Thomas

Police Traffic Violations Rise in Portsmouth

An early June report shows Portsmouth police arrested 39 drivers on moving violations, up from 27 in May. June counts include 26 for nonobservance of stop signs or signals and 5 driving while intoxicated, plus 24 accidents with four injuries to date.

Portsmouth

Sanity Hearing Sought in Weil Kidnap Case at San Francisco

Margaret Polly Weil, 18, faces a sanity test as defense seeks transfer to a detention hospital for mental observation after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity to kidnapping 5 year old Krehe Osborn for 1600 dollars. Police continue to probe her story while the uninjured child is returned to his mother, a nurse maid employed by Mrs. Graham Weir of Wasson New York.

AN Francisco Prospect Today Margaret Polly Weil Krehe Osborn Gerald Kenny Kenny Peter Mullins Mullins Graham Weir Wasson N. Y Miss Weil

Cambridge man held in extortion plot tied to local officials

A 39 year old Cambridge man was seized by detectives after a typewriter produced extortion notes to former Governor James M Curley and Executive Councillor Daniel H Coakley. Police plan warrants for attempted extortion as threats to other politicians were reported.

Boston Cambridge James M. Curley Daniel H. Coakley James R. Claflin Coakley Curley Cambride

Steel Schedule Same at Ports mouth Works

There will be no changes this week in production at Ports mouth works Wheeling Steel Corp as the same units will be in operation. About 2900 employees will be on the payrolls. The blast furnace three open hearth furnaces coke plant blooming and bar mills range boiler wire and rod and barrel on will be in operation. The galvanizing pots will not be operated.

Portsmouth Wheeling Steel Corp

German Effort to Avert War Highlighted by Correspondent

New York June 10 The German nation is making a gigantic effort to stave off possible war both militarily and economically says Louis P Lochner Berlin bureau chief He notes Britain and France deny any encirclement but Germany seeks its sunlit status He also points to economic preparations and the diversion of hundreds of thousands from ordinary work for fortification building.

New York Louis P. Lochner Berlin Bureau of States Germany Brita France Europe

Weather Outlook Cooler Temperatures Ahead In Midwest

Forecast calls for showers at week start and again midweek with cooler temperatures. Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region expect variable conditions through the week with warmer intervals later and overall near to below normal readings.

Chicago Ohio Valley Lakes Region

House Passes Plan to Raise Social Security Benefits

The House approved amendments to extend and increase social security benefits while keeping the old age pension tax at its present level for three more years. The bill passed 361 to 2, with Republicans Smith of Ohio and Thill of Wisconsin opposing.

Washington House Senate Smith Ohio Thill Wisconsin

Increased Old Age Tax in House Action Affects 1942 Benefits

A table on page 10 notes votes where Carlson of Kansas briefly opposed then presented the plan. The tax change delays the next 50 percent rise, treats 1 to 1.5 percent rates, and expands coverage to 1.1 million sailors and workers while adding 200 thousand unemployed. The plan promises earlier government payments and higher pensions for those reaching 65 in coming years.

Carlson Kansas

Lightning Blamed in Lawrence Death

IRONTON June 10 Coroner W W Lyndh said James Marshall 52 of near Waterloo probably was struck by lightning Friday afternoon. His burned body lay across a hoe near his home after being found by neighbor Fred Davis. An electrical storm hit Waterloo about 4 pm Friday and Marshall is survived by two sisters Mrs Della Jones Marion and Mrs Talitha Russell Pedro and four brothers Melvin Marion Sam Sciotoville.

Ironton W. W. Lyndh James Marshall Waterloo Marshall Fred Davis Lynch Della Jones Marion Talitha Russell Pedro Melvin Sam Sciotoville

Extreme heat hits Imperial Valley with 114 degree high

In California's Imperial Valley today the temperature climbed to 114 degrees as a heat spell persisted in the region. Local residents faced high heat during the day with overnight warmth lingering.

Centro Calif Imperial Valley

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