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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

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Roosevelt Maps New Plan For U S Spending

United States and Britain rejected Japanese demand to remove destroyers and citizens from Swatow as tensions rise in the Far East. Admiral Yarnell declined orders to pull Pillsbury and 40 Americans from Seraton, while protests grew over diversions of Amoy food shipments and blockades around Amoy and Tientsin. The Associated Press notes a U K and U S stance, with a broad plan for loans and self liquidating projects to be implemented in six divisions over two to seven years, potentially costing taxpayers nothing in the long run.

Pree Shanghai United States Flaty South China Swatow Harry E. Yarnell Pillsbury Seraton Thanet Byrnes South Carolina Senate House Roosevelt

Man Injured in Night Cross Street Collision

In Crossin Street W pedestringg was injured solav night in an autome cadent at Gallia streec and gavenue Sameorilie. arrested three drivers im rs Bee b. Sere Varner, 63, of 3607 Gallus Scioteowille, suffered on bus night am and keg he was struck by an allie while crossing the street. Norman Morris, 33, on 124 street, who was examerst e me. es of the victim were at by Dr. William J. Mact-

Gallia Streec Gavenue Sameorilie

Scioto Floods Threaten Rich Corn Lands

Floodwaters from the Scioto River rose beyond banks at Lucasville washing over young corn in rich bottomland. Water advanced toward Piketon and Waverly with the river still rising near Piketon, threatening hundreds of acres of crops as receding inches were anticipated later.

Scioto River Lucasville Portsmouth Scioto Piketon Waverly Seisto

Third Termers Open New Organization in Cercago

A newly formed group calling itself The Third Termers opened on June 22 in Cercago. The organization appears to promote its agenda and recruit members amid local interest.

Cercago

City approves 50000 bonds for water works project

City council authorized issuing 50000 waterworks revenue bonds to finance a 300000 filtration plant project and directed the auditor to solicit bids. The plant will match the present 8,000,000 gallon capacity and be up to date with modern pumping. Also approved 24 new residential street lights at specified locations with funding from the general fund.

Frank E. Sheehan Sheehan Committee On Public Properties Frank Rowe Public Properties Ohio Power Co Albert H. Weghorst Frank T. Meyer Mr. Meyer Rowe Eighteenth Street Oakland Avenue Mabert Road Walnut Street Fourth Street Gay Chillicothe Charlies Street Brown and James Sycamore Winchester Pyle Bonser Broadway Fifth Jackson Argon

Tax Revision Bill Faces Senate Jam

Washington June 22 The red tax bill hits a legislative jam as lawmakers aim to push debate aside to move a quick vote on the measure. Officials and reporters describe efforts to speed action amid fiscal contention and pending amendments.

Senate Washington

President gets floodwall bill for Ohio valley works

Special to The Times reports the Senate approved a flood control package totaling 135 million dollars for Ohio valley projects from Pittsburgh to Cairo. It includes 37 million for floodwalls and reservoirs in the 1940 fiscal year, with total program costs surpassing a billion dollars as a five year plan aims for 200 million annually.

Washington War Department Portsmouth-New Boston Roosevelt Senate Ohio Valley Pittsburgh Cairo Army Whittington Muskingum Conservancy District Ohio

Jubilant welcome greets King and Queen in Southampton

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, returning from a North American tour, arrived aboard the Empress of Britain in Southampton. The scene was a sea of flags as the royal party stood on the bridge, with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret aboard earlier, amid cheers from thousands of subjects.

Southampton England George Queen Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth Margaret Rose

An Editorial on the Welfare Campaign Shortfall

Volunteers in the 16th Welfare association drive fell 1800 short of the 59542 goal after 10 days of canvassing. They voted to extend the campaign two more days hoping to raise the balance by Friday night and to avoid a moral victory for Portsmouth.

Bill Smith J. Richardson Thomas Welfare Association Portsmouth

Huey Longs Brother To Take Governorship As Leche Quits

Huey Longs brother Earl K Long will automatically become Louisiana governor as Governor Richard W Lew Leche resigns with almost a year left in his term The move follows weeks of conferences tied to a federal WPA probe and reshapes the race as ambitious Long aides face new uncertainty in Baton Rouge.

Huey Long Leche Associated Press Baton Rouge Louisiana Earl K. Long Huey P. Long Richard W. Lewhe Mr. Long WPA Senator Long New O. K. Allen Richard W. Lewher Long

Labor Act Faces Further Changes Amid Criticism

WashingtonJune 22Re visions of labor board rules did not quiet critics of the Wagner act and new changes seem likely with a January report on altering the act. Administration ally Senator Ebiender backed a proposal to clarify union rights amid ongoing debate on the board’s revisions.

Washington Labor Board Wagner Ebiender Senate Boaid risht provides thetefter #2

Six elected 18 welfare board meeting held in Portsmouth

Six directors at large were elected by members of the Portsmouth Welfare Association at the annual meeting. Names listed include Thomas, A Graves Williams, Mrs Henry Atlas, Cyrus Kahanc, Rev Benton B Milter. A motion admitted Union mission to the board, bringing the board to a majority with agency representatives. A 7:30 p.m. meeting at Galisa street campaign HQ was planned to organize officers and review annual reports amid lively debate.

Portsmouth Welfare Association Thomas A. Graves Williams Henry Atlas Cyrus P. Kah Anc Benton B. Milter Welfare Association The Galisa Street J. Richardson Thomas

Safe Robbers Get $150 at City YMCA Office

Robbers forced a basement door at the City YMCA office on Galim Street and pried open a small safe, taking about $150. The loot included $50 raised recently by the Young Men’s Council and proceeds from two benefit swimming days at Dreamland pool.

YM. C. A Galim Street Young Men's Council Dreamland Pool

Oveerve Result Summary Noted For Local Sports Page

Oveerve game results show Scherrmen 90st to 70 Westerney 5 cama mum. Gamay and Maumun both posted scores with 71 and 66 respectively, indicating notable points by multiple players and a competitive matchup standing.

Scherrmen Maumun Arama

Canvassers Vote To Go Om Till Friday Night To Seek Success

Canvassers suspend activity until Friday night to push toward a goal. The group aims to raise progress toward a target of 3 percent and express optimism about achieving the stated objective amid ongoing discussions.

Unclear fragment notes SR worters in Ports

The readable text is fragmentary and does not reveal a complete event. No verifiable persons, organizations, or locations can be identified to form a coherent summary.

Campaign Messages and Voters Told in Small Town Siren

A fragmented OCR note describes a campaign effort urging young voters to donate small coins like dimes and nickels. It mentions a mother and child interaction, a person named Gailia, and a request for help in securing small contributions for the campaign.

Disjointed Local Text Reflects Struggle Over Funding

Speech fragments show residents and officials debating Salanee funds and cooperation with EI U workers. Quotes mention percentages, a looming request, and unease about a campaign. Names appear garbled, but the item signals a civic budget push and mixed public sentiment.

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