West Denies He Sold Influence for War Orders
Former Ohio representative and ex interior secretary Charles West testified before a senate defense committee that he did not sell influence. He said he worked as a business consultant for Empire Ordnance Co. in 1940, accepted 1 percent of gross business, and sought no specific contracts or payments beyond that stake. West, who pursued unpaid fees, claimed his efforts helped shift the War Department toward British contract clearance. He also noted Cohen proposed a future $50,000 Democratic contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Charles West
Ohio
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
Mr. West
Sen. Connally
Texas
Capitol Hill
Frank Cohen
Empire Ordnance Co
New York
Cohen
Cleveland
Dan Duffy
Empire Co
Army Ordnance Department
West
Empire
Army
The
War Department
Sen. Brewster
Maine
Democratic National Committee
Auction Clears Furnishings From Canton Mansion Estate
A three day sale of the late Mrs Elizabeth Harter and Cornelius Aultman collection drew collectors and dealers to Canton marketplace house furnishings. Notable items include Corot works, fine bronzes, and mirrors, with movable furniture sold while fireplaces and mantels remain with the real estate. Auctioneers Earl Knittle and James Rose oversaw the early and ongoing sessions as bidders from Canton and beyond recalled social days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Aultman
Canton
Elizabeth Harter
Aultman
Harter
George Wisecarver
Pittsburgh
William Wixseboxse
Cleveland
Ernest Wissen
Mansfield
John Kitemiller
Earl J. Knittle
Ashland
James H. Rose
Corot
Suspect in Robbery at Akron Identified
In Akron the identified suspect, a 38 year old man, was named by two Yeager & Co. employees after a lineup as one of three who robbed them of 21,800 on December 8. Also detained were three other robbers and a hotel crew linked to six months of crimes in Youngstown Toledo Akron.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
C. H. Yeager & Co
Akron
Sergt
Joseph H. Munilex
Edward P. Mueller
John Neff
Manley
Youngstown
Toledo
Krantz Brewing Corp
Local counties settle costs for Fairmount Children’s Home
Lisbon December 18 Columbiana county received a $402.74 payment from Stark county as an adjustment of operating costs for the Fairmount Children’s home. The joint project covers January 1 to June 30, 1941, and reflects shared funding between the two counties.
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Lisbon
Columbiana County
Stark County
Fairmount Children’s Home
Parley speeds labor decision in wartime talks
The White House urged a fast, unanimous wartime agreement from labor and industry leaders within 48 hours to renounce strikes and lockouts. Roosevelt pressed for speed and unity, warning of global danger if private industry and trade unions falter, as mediation board members prepared for a closed session and brief speeches limited to five minutes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
William H. Davis
The
Defense Mediation Board
Sen. Thomas
Utah
Organized Labor
CIO
Philip Murray
AFL
William Green
Five youths ordered to answer theft charges in Massillon
Five youths were ordered to appear today before probation officer Carl Hess to answer charges of stealing 13 cases of empty bottles from a case on 4th street SW Saturday morning, police reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Carl Hess
Driver Charged In Hit-Skip Case
Police report a hit-skip incident in the 100 block on Tuscarawas street left Charles B. Taylor with a fractured skull and serious injuries as he was alighting from a car. Robert Bowen is charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene after a taxi driver followed the suspect and provided the license number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Taylor
16Th St NW
Macomber Steel Co
Tuscarawas Steaid
H. R. Griffin
R. G. Lines
Mercy Hospital
Robert Bowen
13Th St NE
Taylor
Carl R. Bolen
Alta Pl
Bowen
Market Ave
Tuscara
Tuscarawas
Walnut Ave
2Nd St
Cherry Ave
Pittsburg man charged with illegal operation of vehicle
Herbert R. Crisson, 46, of Pitts burgh, was charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle today at 12 05 a m by Patrolmen A M DiMenna and D A Miller after his car nearly collided with their cruiser in the 1500 block on Grossave NE. They say he passed the cruiser cut in sharply and narrowly missed a car at the curb. Two men in his car were charged with intoxication. Truck hits signal pole at 30th St and is described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert R. Crisson
Pittsburgh
A. M. DiMenna
D. A. Miller
Grossave NE
Funds Appropriated for Ohio Reservoirs and Berlin Dam
President Roosevelt signed legislation approving nearly 60 million dollars for hydroelectric power and flood control as urgent for defense. The third supplemental defense appropriation funds the program on the recommendation of several agencies. Included is 2,335,000 to begin construction of the Berlin Reservoir in eastern Ohio.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
National Defense
War Department
Office of Production Management
Federal Power Commission
Berlin
Ohio
Christmas carol broadcast planned by Zion Lutheran church
About 150 Christmas carols will be broadcast in four programs from Zion Lutheran church in Wooster starting Sunday. Organist Wayne Frary will play, with loud speakers at city hall. First program 6 to 6 30 p m, Sunday, followed by sessions Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 8 30 to 9 45 p m.
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Wooster
Zion Lutheran Church
Wayne Frary
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Rious
Yeager
Parley
Halle Bros
Reader’s Digest
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Halle
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Market Are S
Louisville
Route 153
Louisville-Maximo
Sheriff's Road Patrol
Kenneth Morgan
Oak Park
RD 1
Richville
John H. Rossiter
East Canton
Bert Nelisse
Cuyahoga Falls
4Th St
Warner Rd
Cleveland Ave NW
Red Star Trucking Co
Chester Palmer
RD 5
30Th St
Tony Wons
News Depot
Dial
Dr. Scholl
L. A. Pawley
Hitt
Gordon
Dart
Dale
Regis
Dobbler
Cleveland Ave
Third St. NW
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Sable
Mink
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