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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1935

Page

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Italy may stay in League as Eden visits Rome

Captain Anthony Eden plans to visit Rome early next week to confer with Benito Mussolini on the Ethiopian crisis and Italy’s fate in the League. Western sources say Italy’s return to Geneva hinges on council action and the Ethiopian note, with treasury figures showing 45 million lire spent on East Africa venture so far this year.

Enons Angar Brins Anthony Eden Italy Eden Rome Benito Mussoni Japan Paraguay Geeva Captain Eden Ignor Mussolini Ources Wmhers Affarr Estert Kermie Geneva Africa Treasury

France Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Naval Pact With Britain

Paris reports Premier Pierre Laval told Captain Anthony Eden that France is unhappy with the An-Mo Gorman naval agreement. He reinforced the French note and reservations while seeking England's support for a higher ratio than Germany’s 400,000 tons, signaling readiness for a general peace accord.

Eden Paris Pierre Java Anthony Kien Great Britain France Germany Hing Premer Laval England

Federal Funds To Decide Fate Of Plan For New Armories

Federal funds will determine whether Fremont and other cities receive new armories this year. Adjutant General Emil F. Marx notes federal lands and available public works money will decide. If funds are allotted, $300,000 may be appropriated for construction at multiple sites including a Masonic temple location.

Meus Fremont Emil F.uch Ceneral Marx Fremont Armory Marx Ral Marx Adjutant Gend Department

Temperatures Tever Schirrman's report

A fragment notes today’s high of 65 with brief weather context. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Tever Schirrman Winihaa oRrestory rTaco

Woman Killed as Man Wounded in Flatwoods Shooting

In Flatwoods near Russell, Mrs. Edna Webb 32 mother of five died after a shooting at 11 am. Noah Burke 35 is in critical condition at Kings Daughters Hospital Ashland with a bullet wound to the head. Burke, a farmer, had argued with Mrs. Webb after she asked him to stay away. Sheriff Jake Fisher investigates.

Russell Edna Web Noah Burke Kings Daughters Hospital Ashland Webb Flatwoods Marting Hospital Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Burke Mildred Juanita Jake Fisher Greenup County

Longest Daylight Period This Year Observed Today

Astronomers note today as the year's longest daylight period with sunrise at 4 24 a m and sunset at 7 31 p m tomorrow will be nearly as long though Sunday will be a minute shorter. Ports Mouth reports cool Jame days with temperatures near 81 in the day and 58 at night.

Portsmouth

Reformatory Refuses Custody in Kidnaping Case

June 21 A F Miles superintendent of the state reformatory refused to take custody of Bascum Ray Jr. 14 and Maurice Sheridan 17 Huntington W Va teens sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping a southern Indiana sheriff Miles cited state law prohibiting admission of life term prisoners and those under 16.

Indianapolis A. F. Miles State Reformatory Bascum Ray Jr Maurice Sheridan Huntington W. Va Indiana Miles

Governor Davey rejects new Alcatraz island prison plan

Governor Martin L. Davey, speaking at Cedar Point, said Ohio will build a hospital or create a park on Johnson's Island in Lake Erie if funds are available, instead of constructing a state prison.

Sandusky Martin L. Davey Ohio Eduucational Association Cedar Point Alcatraz Lake Erie Johnson's Island

Hauptmann Awaits Ruling On His Appeal

Trent on, June 21 The court of errors and appeals will rule by late September or October on Hauptmanns appeal seeking a new Lindbergh kidnapping trial The defense argues improper jury influence and improper venue among other points while the state claims overwhelming evidence and may pursue a U S Supreme Court appeal if needed

Trenton N. J Brono Richard Hauptmann Court of Errors and Appeals Hauptmant David T. Wilents Hauptmann United States Supreme Court Wilents Lindbergh Mercer County Hunterdon County New Jersey Wilentz Thomas W. Trenchard

Roper Defends Commerce Dept Against Mitchell Charges

Secretary Roper appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee to defend his department against accusations by ousted assistant secretary Ewing Y. Mitchell. Reading a prepared statement, Roper called Mitchell overly suspicious and said he had investigated irregularities and taken action where warranted.

Washington Commercce Department Ewing Y. Mitchell Roper Mr. Mitchell Senate Commerce Committee Mitchell

Omaha Street Car Strike Ends Under Martial Arbitration

The Omaha street car strike ended after Governor Cochran's arbitration board, formed under martial law, ruled that 268 strikers may return to work today. Violence last week left two dead and about 150 injured. Strikers began their walkout on April 20 and seek a wage increase while keeping current pay.

Omaha Neb R. L. Cochran Arbitration Board

Riot at Eureka mill leaves one dead six wounded

One unidentified man was killed, two other men critically wounded, and four policemen injured during a riot at the Holmes-Eureka Lumber Co. mill in Eureka California. The clash grew from a prolonged Pacific coast lumber workers strike as pickets tried to stop workers from going to work.

Eureka Calif Holmes-Eureka Lumber Co Pacific Coast Lumber Workers George Littlefield

Colonel Lindbergh perfects mechanical heart and lungs

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and Dr Alexis Carrel announce a mechanical heart and lungs that can keep removed organs alive in an artificial chamber. The system supplies artificial blood and prevents bacterial infection, enabling whole organs to live outside the body for study and medical progress.

Howard W. Blakesler Associated Press New York Jone Charles A. Lindbergh Rockefeller Institute Lindbergh Alexis Carrel Dr. Carrel

Sherrill Sees Giant Savings For Ohio Government

June 21 Columbus The government survey chief Colonel C O Sherrill says applying proven business principles to state departments can save taxpayers millions. He aims to save about 5 million dollars annually and urges rapid implementation of recommended measures across some 143 administrative units. He says an aggressive citizenry can boost economies and improve efficiency.

Columbus Ohio C. O. Sherill Davey

Gas Station Explosion Causes Severe Damage and No Injuries

An 8:15 am blast at Automotive Supply Co. gas station 2404 Gallia Street damaged the basement and north wall, shattered pumps, and knocked a door. Four men present escaped injury as fumes and a spark ignited a fire in the basement. no further blasts occurred and fire crews limited damage.

Automotive Supply Co Gallia Street James Miller Donald Craft William Miller Cameron Justice Walter Lauter Lauter East End Hilltop George Sheets John Swearingen

Allman orders probe into Mansfield parolee death

Welfare Director Margaret M. Allman ordered Oakley Spaght assistant director to investigate the death of Joseph Miller a Youngstown paroled convict who died less than two weeks after release from Mansfield reformatory.

Portsmouth murals by two native artists chosen for post office lobby

Two muralists native to Portsmouth but living in Cincinnati and Cleveland were selected by the treasury department panel to paint in the new Portsmouth post office. Clarence H. Carter of Cleveland wins the 195 square feet group with a 3150 commission while Richard Zoellner of Cincinnati receives 648 for 36 square feet in the stair vestibule.

Cincinnati Cleveland Portsmouth Treasury Department Washington Clarence H. Carter Richard Zoellner Carter

Capital Confusion Grows Over Political Scene

Washington reports growing unease as Congress drifts into the dog days with indefinite adjournment. Roosevelt's tax move and post NRA clashes split parties, while expectations of major legislation waver amid uncertain support and altered leadership tone.

Washington Congress

Three Prisoners Escape Joliet Quarry Wall Chase

Three convicts escaped from the Illinois penitentiary quarry by scaling a 25 foot wall and running to a waiting sedan. They fled with two accomplices in a sedan, speeding toward Chicago.

Joliet Joliet, DL Illnois Penitentiary Chicago

President Moves to Heal Feud Between FTC and NRA

In Washington June 21 the president pushes a new NRA law while seeking a cooperative tie with the Federal Trade Commission. The aim is to merge NRA with the commission to share in voluntary codes while avoiding code duplication and preserving anti trust safeguards. The plan could expand the commission to seven or nine members and redefine interstate commerce to restore government supervision once limited by the Supreme Court.

Washington NRA Federal Trade Commission Commission Hugh 8. Johnson Roosevelt Supreme Court

Democrats weigh timing of Roosevelt tax plans in Congress

Washington June 21 Democratic leaders debated whether to seek immediate action on Roosevelt tax proposals or defer to next session. Some confidents indicate the president may push the plan during the campaign, aiming to treat it as a major issue. The Senate Finance Committee faced divisions over broader wealth taxes and looming emergency spending.

Vancenberg Michigan Robinson Garner Senator Robinson Roosevelt House Washington Congress White House Harrison Mississippi Senate Finance Committee Charles Michaelson Democratic National Committee Burfts Lafollette Wisconsin LaFolette Senate

Olson Ouster Dismissed in Minnesota Case

District Judge H. D. Dickinson dismissed the ouster action brought by two petitioners against Governor Floyd B. Olson. They alleged a violation of the corrupt practices act in the 1934 gubernatorial election. The crowded courtroom cheered the ruling.

Minneapolis Minn H. D. Dickinson Floyd B. Olson

Bowman Seeks Rehearing In Death Penalty Appeal

Attorneys for Neal Bowman filed a petition for a rehearing with the clerk of the Kentucky Court of Appeals. The death sentence for Bowman in the Comer Franklin slaying was affirmed by the Mercer district court on May 17.

Bowman Frankfort Neal Bowman Court of Appeals Ohio Desperado Mercer Direuit Comer Franklin

Man Leaps to Save From 300-Foot Fall in Cincinnati

War veteran William L. Hayden stood on an outer balustrade ledge 300 feet above a busy intersection. Carl Anderson and William Burke intervened. Anderson and Rourke pulled him to safety. Hayden, unemployed for a year, was hospitalized and later said he felt like a fool for not jumping.

Cincinnati Mr. Anderson Mr. Rourke Hayden Bardem

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Eague Future Taly Glowers Duce Rion Mussolini The Luther A. Campbell Bruno Richard Hauptmann Alcatra California Colonel Lindbergh Charles Sherrill Clarence Carter Federal Edward J. Duffy Senator Long Louisiana Charles FE. Coughlin President Mere Grim Eve Hollywood Vee Allen San Diego Fair NRA Trade Commission Doughton North Carolina Ways and Means Committee American Legion Morgenthau Legion Olson
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