Lorain Slot Machine Case Not Finished This Session
Grand jury here resumed the Lorain slot machine probe but will not complete it in this session. The inquiry centers on why no prosecution followed police seizures of 25 machines in a downtown Lorain club last November 1938 and the alleged owner William McIntyre, a figure many believe is mythical. Deputies cannot locate him and the residence address given is believed invalid. The case includes a replevin suit by Albert Greulich to reclaim the machines, later dismissed, with handwriting tests and other potential leads still under investigation. Two witnesses, Dave Crawford Sr. and George Crawford, appeared seeking questions on ownership. Continued on Page 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
William McIntyre
McIntyre
Albert Greulich
Greulich
Mclintyre
Dave Crawford
George
Crawford
Canada urged to draw US into war in high profile Ontario speech
Ontario Attorney General Gordon Conant urged Canada to mobilize efforts to bring the United States into World War I on the Allied side, arguing America’s entry could define democracy and civilization. He stressed the Allies’ need for US resources and participation to secure victory, citing past history and moral duty. In Columbus, Ohio, Welfare Director Charles L. Sherwood suffered a minor heart attack, his doctor saying overwork caused the incident and he will rest a week in White Cross hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannington
Ont
Gordon Conant
Ontario
Canada
United States
America
Vietory
Columbus
Charles L. Sherwood
Sherwood
White Cross Hospital
Weather Ohio Tonight Cooler South Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy and cooler in the south tonight with fair conditions Friday and cooler in the extreme east. The weather summary notes a disturbance moved to the Great Lakes and a high barometer area progressing from Canadian prairies over the Great Plains. Cooler air spreads across northern and central plains and central valleys while warmth remains in the Middle Atlantic States. Precipitation was general in the lake region and upper Ohio valley in the past 24 hours with fair weather to the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Iowa
Great Lakes
Canadian Prairie Provinces
Great Plains
Central Plain
Middle Atlantic States
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Chamberlain Confident Of Victory In Long War For Britain
London April 4 Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain declared he was ten times more confident of victory than at the war’s start and that Britain was ready for an intensified or long war. He praised the seven months of breathing space, warned Germany’s threats, denounced its brutal warfare on neutrals, and pledged to tighten the blockade to drain Germany’s war blood. He spoke to the National Union Conservative Council and predicted Allied victory and European security.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Germany
Chamberlain
National Union of Conservative and Unionist Associations
Hitler
Hermann Goering
West
Beng
House of Commons
House Of Commons To Hold Secret Session April 11
The House of Commons will meet on April 11 for a secret session to discuss the Allied program for economic warfare against Germany. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced the plan amid debate on the blockade's effectiveness. Ronald Cross reported US exports to the United Kingdom and France rose by 22 million dollars in four months ending December, with a 68 million dollar rise to Holland and other nations. he warned neutral-country imports adjacent to Germany remain closely watched and not interpreted as leakage of the blockade.
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London
House of Commons
Germany
Neville Chamberlain
Ronald Cross
Commons
United States
United Kingdom
France
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
Scandinavia
Italy
Soviet Union
Cross
Germans Claim British Ships Damaged in North Sea Attacks
Berlin reports the high command says German planes severely damaged a British destroyer, a patrol boat, and two merchantmen in North Sea raids. Three patrol boats and a merchantman were destroyed by fire, with additional ships damaged. One German plane is missing and a British plane shot down.
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Berlin
High Command
North Sea
East Coast
Kolopos Heads The Memorial Day Committee
Elyria Memorial Day Committee elected officers and appointed three committees at last night’s council chamber meeting. John J Kolopos chosen general chairman for the American Legion. Dan B Symons reelected treasurer, Lieut A Richwine elected general secretary from the National Guard. Committees: speakers Harvey C Cheney and Don W Myers. flags Mason Smith J H Howlett Carl Wolf. Memorial Sunday services E D Nielsen Corbett Southam Don W Myers A L Richwine Robert Delmage.
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Elyria Memorial
Council Chamber
John J Kolopos
American Legion
Dan B. Symons
Lieut A . Richwine
National Guard
Kolapasare
Harvey C. Cheney
Don W. Myers
Mason Smith
J. H. Howlett
Carl Wolf
E. D Nielsen
Corbett Southam
A.L Richwine
Robert Delmage
Additions Made To Salvation Army Teams
The Salvation Army building fund drive in Elyria surpasses 300 campaign workers as 24 more are added. An $18,009 goal to erect a new building at 708 Broad opened Tuesday and runs to April 28. Local organizations boosted subscriptions and new teams and lieutenant assignments were announced with multiple name additions across several teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Building Fund
Salvation Army
Broad Street
Church of Christ
Elyria
B. P. O Elks
American Legion
W. C T
Order of
United American Mechanics
H. J. Ryan
Teonard C. Fowls
Frank Brunner
Foster Coffin
Carl Semebel
Russell Smith
Joseph Hanson
Fred Powell
L. W. Osborne
Robert Birch
Albert Berson
George Colburn
Thomas Michalis
C. E. Soulham
Maynard Huene
Sumner Hartwell
Fred Reth
Charles Hansen
A. T Sibley
L. A. Hastings
John Kolopos
John Mackay
Alfred Cooke
J. Myers Wirs
Carl Russert
T . Hennel
M Zechman
Lizzie Hahn
Robert Watson
E J. Arias
Otto K. Mischka
Gladys Gooden
C. H. Harpster
A. J Robinson
Belden Teachers Reemployed for 1940 41 School Year
The Belden school district reemployed all regular teachers for the 1940 41 year. One vacancy remains due to Irene Thomas resignation. Helen Fitzpatrick serves as substitute. K E Lower’s two year contract continues. other teachers include Wayne Gandes Ruth Miazovsky Anna C Nissen and V Lee Prior in high school and Doris Palmer Janica Alexander in elementary.
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Belden
Grafton Township Board of Education
Irene Thomas
Helen Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Asa
K. E. Lower
Wayne Gandes
Ruth Miazovsky
Anna C Nissen
V Lee Prior
Doris Palmer
Janica Alexander
Federal funds pay toward Lorain 21st Street Bridge
Lorain County commissioners received a 126466 payment from the federal government toward the 21st Street bridge project. Total federal contribution reaches 467606 of an estimated 1344591 construction cost. The federal share is 45 percent, Lorain County 55 percent. Completion eyed for May 28, with final federal payment upon finish.
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21St Street
Lorain
Lorain County
Commissioners
Elyrians Cooperate With Census Taking In 1940 Count
Elyrians are giving full cooperation to the 1940 census as locally reported. Enumerators led by William M. France say no residents have refused to answer questions so far. France notes forms are confidential and not viewed by others, with sheets sent directly to Akron district headquarters.
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Msus
William M. France
Elyria
Lorain
France
Akron
Eagles
Cooler Weather Forecast After April Heat Wave Hits State
Weather forecasters said a cooler day would follow an April heat wave that shattered records across many regions. Partly cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures were expected tonight in the southern counties with Friday forecast to be fair and cooler along the eastern row. No more rain was anticipated after yesterday's showers, which were the warmest day of the year in Columbus. The high reached 79 degrees, surpassing the previous April 3 record from 1934.
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Chioans
Columbus Weather Bureau
Fugitives From Alcatraz Shoot Taxi Driver
Federal agents and state police chased two Alcatraz escapees Ted Cole and Ralph Roe across highways. Taxi driver George Calvin, shot in the back, identified pictures of the fugitives amid mounting tips. Cal v in lay dying as investigators pursued reports from hitch hikers Crawford and Belcher alleging the men offered them a ride and claimed escape from the Rock.
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Tulsa
Okla
Ted Cole
Ralph Roe
Alcatraz Prison
George Calvin
G-men
Cole
Roe
San Francisco Bay
Calvin
Alcatraz
John Belcher
Paintsville
Lester Crawford
Springheld
Crawford
Belcher
Ted
Ralph
FBI
San Francisco
Rocard Cole
Bay
Diary of Trappers Tragedy on Vancouver Island Ends in Death
The diary kept by Lloyd Coombs details a harsh winter on Vernon Lake after James Ryckman and Coombs are stranded by floods. Facing starvation, Ryckman dies slowly and Coombs later ends his life with a rifle. The narrative, begun Nov 25, covers rough camps, weather, and meager rations as the two men project a survival plan that fails.
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Nate
James Ryceaman
Lloyd Coombs
Vancouver
British Columbia
Vernon Lake
Vancouver Island
Ryckman
Coombs
United Press
North America
Verner
Ryckman and Coombs
Vernon Jake
Youth Hit By Car Suffers Lacerations
Fred Ackerman aged 17 of AD Elyrias was treated at De moral hospital at 8 15 p m yesterday for contusions and numerous lacerations after being struck by a car driven by neighbor Ned Parker on West River road near Markiey school. Ralph Strohrack 18 and Russell Letterly 16 witnessed the incident and Ackerman was taken to the hospital in Letterly’s car. Parker stated he did not know he struck anyone until his wife alerted him. he then returned to the scene as Ackerman was being taken away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ackerman
Elyrias
Ehyria
de Moral Hospital
Ned Parker
West River Road
Markiey School
Ackerman
Ralph Strohrack
Strorack
Russell Letterly
Letterly
Parker
Army Board Will Probe Fatal Plane Crash
An army board will investigate the Cleveland plane crash that killed Second Lieutenant James W. Phelps Jr. of Berwyn Pennsylvania during a Euclid suburb mock warfare recruiting stunt. Weather reports are under review as witnesses describe a pursuit plane breaking from a three ship formation, clipping a tree, crashing into a roof and porch area before ending in a lot. The pilot survived briefly before dying ten minutes after rescue.
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James. Phelps
Cleveland
Lieut
Phelps
Selfridge Field
Mich
Cleveland. O
Harold H. George
Selfi Dge Field
Army Board of Injuiry
James W. Phelps, Jr
Berwyn
George
Euclid
Gale Tornados Through Ohio Town Damages Several Structures
A gale that struck Tappan in Cadiz Ohio yesterday toppled a church from its foundation and wrecked seven barns two covered bridges and other buildings. The damage is estimated at 30000 dollars. Rain and hail accompanied the storm. The church had just been moved as part of a Muskingum conservancy district relocation project. A state highway department crew led by Lorin Boyd of Dover helped farmers rescue stock from the wrecked barns.
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Cadiz
Tappan
Muskingum Conservancy
State Highway Department
Lorin Boyd
Dover
Man Struck by Car Leaves Linden Suffering Multiple Fractures
Anthony Linden, owner of Rotate 58 near Oberlin, suffered a fractured right leg and right arm with bruises after a car hit him as he loaded a gas stove near 777 West River Street. The vehicle, driven by Walter Carlin, fled the scene and was later stopped. Linden was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital in good condition. Carlin, arraigned on leaving the scene, pleaded not guilty and posted $500 bond.
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Anthony Linden
Oberlin
West River Street
Walter Carlin
West River Road
Elyria Township
Joseph Q. Petro
Carlin
E. J. Stankard
Linden
Stankard
Linden Carlin
West River
Furnace Streets
Elyria Memorial Hospital
John Madhock
Maurice Sturtivant
R. D. LaGrange
Joseph Tug
Militiamen Kill Seventeen Natives at Copper Mine Riot
CAPE TOWN April 4 (UP) Seventeen natives were killed and many wounded when militiamen fired to break up a riot at the Kwana Copper Mine in northern Rhodesia. Two hundred fifty southern Rhodesian troops were ordered to the copper belt to aid in controlling strikers after natives clashed over work. Tear gas failed to stop the 2,000-strong mob as police were injured and militiamen moved in. Also noted are obituaries for Dr. Seth Hattery of Massillon and French Bahmer, both with brief causes.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Kwana
Rhodesia
Bulawayo
Predict Level Above Flood Stage Friday
Pittsburgh reports indicate rising Allegheny River levels with forecasts of a flood threat for tomorrow morning. The Point at Pittsburgh recorded 21.1 feet as flood warning persists. downstream streams and towns report damage from recent heavy rains and a transformer strike at Ellwood City, with trees toppled and darkened downtown areas.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Ellwood City
Pennsylvania Power Company
Heavy Rain Alarms Pennsylvanians In Flood Area
In Wilkes-Barre Pa steady rise of the Susquehanna due to all night rainfall sparks fears despite assurances of no repeat flood. Refugees begin to return hesitantly as residents delay cleanup awaiting the next crest predicted to rise four to five feet in 24 hours.
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Wilkes-Barre
Susquehanna River
Convict Battista In Geauga Shooting
In Geauga County Canton man Joseph Battista was convicted of shooting Robert Fenwick a farmer near Armistice Day. Judge Harlan Sperry found Battista guilty after a six page decision waiving a jury trial. Defense said an appeal would follow.
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Batista
Smith
Battista
Sperry
Adolf Unger
Canton
Retired Nurse Convicted In Mercy Killing Case
Allentown Pennsylvania April 74 year old Margaret L Cowan a retired nurse was convicted of first degree murder in the mercy killing of her 87 year old sister Louella Saeger She testified she acted under direction of Our Heavenly Father and knew it was wrong She was sentenced to life in the State Industrial Home for Women at Muncy by Judge Richard W Icbst with the jury deciding the verdict after deliberation
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Allentown
Margaret L. Cowan
Muncy
Richard W Icbst
Louella Saeger
Gente
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U. S
Kolopos
Elyrians
Osage
Zeballos
Jim
Mud Lake
Main Cabin
Army Board
Massillon, QO
Seth Hattery
Kiwanis Club
Massillon
New
Philadelphia
French Bahmer
Geauga
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