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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1938
Page
1
On Lunghai front rising floodwaters halt fighting as Chinese troops surrender to build rafts. Jap air raids kill civilians in Changchow and Canton, with hundreds of corpses reported and 300,000 homeless.
About 15 000 war refugees from Castellon province crowded into Valencia amid air attack stories of bombed towns and fleeing families. Valencia port was hit and the French freighter Gaulois damaged, thought sinking. Insurgents pushed government militiamen south of the Mijares river while another force attacked the Cordoba front in southern Spain.
Praha June 15 A political committee of the cabinet expects a report on a three hour conference between Premier Milan Hodza and Sudeten German party representatives. Observers await clarification of the minority problem amid the stalled negotiations.
The Retail Merchants Association reelected its current officers. President L Wilhelm of Chillicothe Jeweler and Vice President Distel of a furniture firm lead a board including C A Brown and Russell G Ketter, with terms expiring March 1, 1940. A committee reported progress on Northwest Territory celebration and a war on shoplifting, urging prosecution and action against fences and accomplices.
A brief urging dismissal of disbarment proceedings against Attorney Edward Lamb of Toledo filed in common pleas court by a National Lawyers Guild committee. The Lamb case is set for argument on demurrer and a motion to dismiss on Thursday. Lamb serves as executive vice president of the guild. Ferdinand
Chief Justice Weygandt assigns Common Pleas Judge Hector S. Young of Marion to hear the Edward Lamb case in Portsmouth. Judge B. F. Kimble of Portsmouth withdrew voluntarily.
The brief sent to Clerk R E Evans by Martin Riemer of New York secretary of the guild argues disbarment is not punishment but a court driven check on ethical fitness. It cites Ohio authority noting the aim to protect the public and uphold judicial integrity, asking if Lambs conduct merits grave disciplinary action.
Washington reports that Congress approved making first second and third class postmasters hold their jobs for life. Incumbents may keep posts by a noncompetitive civil service exam after four-year terms. Vacancies will be filled by the President from top three on competitive exams, subject to Senate confirmation.
War debts to the United States rose as installments due on June 15 were paid by only one of 13 debtor nations Finland paying in full. Britain and others expressed willingness to discuss settlement while unpaid interest reached about 104.9 million dollars. Total debt neared 13 billion dollars.
The Ohio General Assembly weighs two far reaching poor relief programs to raise 21 million dollars via tax expansions and revenue from multiple sources. Leaders push to avoid new taxes in an election year while proposing funding for indigent care through 1938 with future revenue to cover ongoing needs.
Police arrested Gerald Davis 18 and a 10 year old boy in a string of burglaries and an auto theft. Davis confessed to breaking into George Koerner 847 Fourth street and Paul Jenkins 1810 Grant street, with $30 and $7 taken respectively. $77.67 of $107 stolen from A E Frederick’s car at 1808 Summit street was recovered. Davis faces grand jury charges with bonds set at $1,000 each. the boy detained for investigation.
The Portsmouth flood defense committee seeks federal funds to begin a 77 foot floodwall this year after Copeland amendment defeat. Chairman Albert F. Marting wrote to Senator Bulkley seeking guidance on financing. Army engineers and WPA workers test soils along the Scio to Ohio river fronts as preparations continue.
Portsmouth citizens marked Flag Day with a parade and a Riverside ballpark program. Edward C. Turner, former Ohio attorney general, spoke. The Kinney and Briggs cemeteries held an outdoor service by the D A R chapter to honor Revolutionary War graves.
John L. Lewis urged House Democratic leadership to vote on the Walsh Healey bill but was refused again. Speaker Bankhead rejected the CIO head's demand for a floor vote on the measure tying government contracts to Wagner act and federal wage standards.
Observer Schirrman reports today at 11 a m the high reached 82 degrees with a low of 52. Yesterday’s high was 85 while the preceding year’s records show a max of 86 and a min of 65.
Andrea Luckenbach 18, shipping heiress, wed William Dobbs 22, butter and egg salesman, in Manhasset New York yesterday. Rev Dr Richard Hegarty officiated. bride given in marriage by half brother Lewis Luckenbach. A second clergyman objected to the social gap briefly delaying the ceremony.
Roosevelt signs the wage and hour bill to set a federal program regulating pay and hours for 750000 industrial workers and 150000 unaffected. 120 days to take effect. An administrator will be named to oversee committees in interstate industries with 500000 in appropriations. Minimums rise from 25 to 30 to 40 cents. hours limit starts at 44, then 42, then 40.
Senator O Mahoney led a marathon on the 375 million flood control bill arguing it violates states rights. Senate leaders warned adjournment could slip beyond tonight as debate continued. The package also includes relief and public works funding and a revised distribution formula for rural electrification costs.
Richard E. Evans a clerk of courts and SWOC leader, vanished after leaving his office June 1 and possibly meeting a CIO group in Huntington. Friends have searched Huntington Charleston Parkersburg and Columbus while relatives may be in Kentucky. Officials coordinated a search and investigated possible foul play.
Capitol Hill buzzed like the last day of school with farewell boxes and crowded offices. Some lawmakers return next year while others fade from Washington, as freshmen gain lessons in politics and speculation abounds about future presidents and cabinet members. Long voices and travel wear mark the end of the session.
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