30 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
1
Local officials urge the Public Works Administration to release 300000 for the Portsmouth New Boston flood defense project as Roosevelts administration signs a broad omnibus flood control bill. Portsmouth and New Boston councils approve reallocating funds and push for early construction amid broader federal planning debates. Senior officials praise the bill while noting need for yearly adjustments.
Switalski, a local organizer, was chosen by the county commissioners as a member of the Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority board. The housing panel will proceed with using federal funds for low cost housing estimated at about 000. Probate Judge Smith has not announced a fifth member. The preliminary committee included Fred, W. W. Weidary, Arthur DeVoss, Rapp and Switalski.
Washington reports Harry Hopkins announced two Kentucky WPA straw-bosses were punished amid allegations of political coercion. He said investigations showed no wrongdoing by WPA workers, while criticizing charges used for partisan ends in the race for the Democratic Senate nomination.
In Catlettsburg on June 30 opposing counsel pushed for a compromise over National Labor Relations Board subpoenas for Armco records. The board says it seeks only relevant documents while Armco resists non hearing related records, risking adjournment and possible court action.
Gettysburg Pa june 30 two thousand aged Civil War veterans tenting for the last time on the old camp ground relived the battles of 75 years ago. Comrades from the Grand Army of the Republic and Robert E Lee’s troops gathered on the dusty battlefield to renew friendships and reflect on the turning point battle that claimed many lives.
Observer Schirrman reports today at 11 a m the high 76 and low 52. Yesterday’s high 81 and note of record. One year ago today the high 75 and low 60.
Ohio House and Senate clash over a relief plan as leaders unveil a compromise to allow local subdivisions to borrow 80 percent of anticipated 1939 41 relief revenues to aid the needy through 1938. Conferees plan to present the measure to both houses with a local funding matching scheme and potential liquor permit revenue bills.
A jury trial for John Jackson 41 of Adams county in Scioto county common pleas court moved toward rapid close after testimony. Prosecution rested by 1 45 p m defense concluded by 2 15 p m Judge Kimble overruled a defense motion to dismiss. Jackson denied two companion accounts and said he had one drink. Witness Ruth Daum said he was not intoxicated. Ex-deputy sheriffs Ridge Saddler and Emory Shively also testified before Shively's oath issue led to evidence being dismissed. Trial includes five women seven men with victim Harry Pratt known as one man drum and bugle corps. The fatal hit occurred on route 52 near the Flagg estate Dec 12 1936. Prosecutor Marvin Kelly and defense counsel are noted. Mrs Pratt described the fatal injury as her husband tried to tighten bolts on a wheel. She could not identify the car’s color model or travel direction.
New Boston council deferred action on a proposed bus franchise until the next regular meeting. The measure, approved at first reading 4 to 3, would grant the franchise to Portsmouth Transportation Co. and cover routes including dison to Walnut streets with conditions tied to other city approvals. The council mailed copies of the proposal to four companies seeking the franchise, including Portsmouth Public Service and C E Fannin of Ashland.
Police Chief Clarence Highfield warned residents that fireworks sales and discharge are prohibited in New Boston. He said patrols will arrest and prosecute all violators after several complaints filed with the station.
The United States Britain and France announced a 45 000 ton limit for battleships with 16 inch guns in the House of Commons moving beyond the 25 000 ton London treaty. Alfred Duff Cooper said the figure, though higher than Britain would prefer, was the best compromise after reporting Japan’s shipbuilding.
June 30 report from Tokyo details a powerful typhoon sweeping Japan with over 100 killed and 200 missing. Tokyo faced record rain and an earthquake disrupting rail and communications as Southern cities brace for a northern advance from the China Sea. Nationwide, 297,379 houses were destroyed or damaged and 104 bridges collapsed.
Vatican says Pope Pius XII urged the Japanese government to spare civilian populations as it conducts serial bombardments in China. The appeal was conveyed via Apostolic Delegate in Tokyo Monsignor Paolo Marrella, and Tokyo acknowledged receipt will be treated with consideration and deference.
Portsmouth United Shoe Workers gather at Riverside ball park to honor Edward Lamb of Toledo as a possible common pleas court ruling nears on disbarment and contempt charges tied to his defense of Williams local. A parade and Lamb banners precede the mass meeting with CIO officials and shop employees urged to attend related meetings.
London June 30 Prime Minister Chamberlain says the privileges committee found a special military court breached by summoning Duncan Sandys to reveal the source of secret anti aircraft defense data. The army court will wait for the house select committee inquiry before proceeding. Sandys, Churchill’s son in law and Territorial Army officer, was not present.
A historical dispatch dated June 30 1863 reports General Lee moving headquarters toward Greenwood Pennsylvania as Pettigrew and Heth probe toward Gettysburg for footwear and possible engagement with unseen Federal forces. Hill marches to join, Longstreet divisions advance from Chambersburg.
The Army of the Potomac stationed at Taneytown Maryland reports General Meade new Federal commander believes Lee has retreated, lifting pressure on Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Buford’s division ordered to Gettysburg with rumors of engagement as Meade’s forces form a mobile square ready to advance. Stuart’s cavalry cut communications with Couch on the Susquehanna, signaling a battle likely between Gettysburg and Pipe Creek.
Horr Brothers, local builders' supply dealer, won a WPA contract to supply 50,000 barrels of Superior Cement Corp. cement for WPA projects in the area through year end. Portsmouth Sand & Gravel Co. was the low bidder on sand and gravel. Bids opened in Columbus for state projects over the next six months. The cement order equals about 200 carloads and nearly a month's production for the company.
Edward S. Lamb of Toledo, CIO counsel, apologized for discourteous remarks during a Williams Manufacturing Co. versus United Shoeworkers of America hearing, and disbarment charges were dismissed by Common Pleas Judge Hector S. Young of Marion. The court noted the apology upheld its dignity and no further hearing was needed.
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