Britons Face Trial in Moscow Espionage Case
Six British subjects and twelve Russians appeared before a Soviet revolutionary tribunal in Moscow to answer charges of espionage and sabotage. William MacDonald and five others pleaded guilty while two English co defendants contested the charges. The case carries possible death penalties and could affect British Russian relations and trade.
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Moscow
William MacDonald
Great Britain
Russia
Metropolitan Vickers Company
Sovet States
Allan Monkhouse
W. H. Thornton
John Cushney
Charles Nordwall
A. W. Gregory
William MacDon
Pope Receives German Leader in Private Vatican Audience
In Vatican City Pope grants private audience to Franz von Papen German vice chancellor seeking church approval for the Nazi regime. Papen met the Pope for about an hour in the private library. Hermann Goering, a minister in the Hitler cabinet, was also received by the Pope.
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Vatican City
Agile
Franz von Papen
Germany
von Papen
Hermann Goering
Respite Granted for Ruth Judd in Sanity Hearing
Winnie Ruth Judd awaits a sanity hearing set by Florence prison Warden A U Walker. A 12 man sanity jury may delay execution for the nurse known as the blonde tigress, with a potential life confinement if found sane.
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Florence
Aviz
Winnie Ruth Judd
A. UN. Walker
Florence State
Walker
Pinal
Agnes Ann Leroi
Phoenix
Weather Forecast Ohio Warm Night Frost Forms
The forecast for Ohio calls for fair skies with light to heavy frost tonight and warmer conditions by Thursday. East to west differences include slightly warmer readings to the west portion.
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Ohio
Roosevelt ready to host MacDonald and Herriot for world talks
White House sources say President Roosevelt will convene a small meeting around a fireplace with Prime Minister MacDonald and former French Premier Herriot if all three are present. The possibility was noted in Washington on April 12.
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MacDonald
Herriot
Washington
Roosevelt
France
White House
Changes in the thirty hour week bill anticipated
Washington reports that major edits will be needed before the thirty hour week bill meets White House approval. Officials say the administration may also study production controls to curb “foolish over production” fears raised by friends of President Roosevelt.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Roosevelt weighs production control program in White House view
President Roosevelt considers a plan to control production to lift the nation from overproduction and surpluses in industry and agriculture. Sources say this approach may be preferred to other proposed curb methods as the country faces a morass of foolish overproduction.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
May First Deadline for Returning Hoarded Gold
President Roosevelt will enforce the May first deadline for hoarded gold to be turned in for currency. Secretary Woodin cooperates as plans to handle noncompliance are prepared in advance of the deadline.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Woodin
Poison alcohol kills four in Covington drinking party
Four men died and a fifth was critically ill after drinking poisoned liquor at a late night gathering of seven train riders in a Covington area hobo camp. Two others fell ill but left on a freight train.
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Covington
Bow Ear
Mountain cult leader given life term for murder
John H. Wills, 36, leader of a Kentucky mountain cult, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his mother, 76 year old Mrs. Guinda Mills, in what authorities described as a sacrifice in Inlz Kentucky.
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Inlz, Ky
John H. Wills
Kentucky
Gucinda Mills
Lorain County PTA Officers Re-elected at April Meeting
Lorain County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations re-elected two officers at the April session held at Avon High School. Vice President Edna Taylor of Grafton and Secretary La Grange were chosen to serve again, with other terms not yet expired. More than 2090 parents and teachers attended the event, where Cleveland educator Garry C. Myers spoke on living compatibly with children, and Oberlin College’s Prof. L K E Cole discussed instinct and inheritance.
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Lorain County
Garry C. Myers
Cleveland
Burns Fatal To Rochester Woman
Mrs. Nellie Murray 61 wife of James Murray of Rochester died at Falls Clinic Hospital from burns after a kerosene stove exploded Saturday. She was born in Rochester and lived there all her life. Survived by husband John Creston sons Russell and Donald Rochester daughter Corrine Coe Steubenville brother Charles Currey Rochester four sisters and four grandchildren. Funeral at home Thursday 2 private burial in Rochester.
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Willington
Apri
Nellie Murray
James Murray
Rochester
Falls Clinic Hospital
Murray
Ladies’ Aid Society
Congregational Church of
John
Creston
Russell
Donald
County Grants Extra Legal Counsel for Handling Restricted Funds
Common Pleas Judges A R Webber and W B Thompson approved hiring extra legal counsel to oversee 1 423 000 county funds held in restricted Lorain county banks. Prosecutor John Harding and county commissioners sought the appointment, with former Prosecutor Don W Myers likely to be named.
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Lorain County
Common Pleas
A. R. Webber
W. B. Thompson
John Harding
Don W. Myers
Pantry Raiders Encounter Deputies At Clearview School
Two young suspects entered an unlit kitchen at Clearview School in Penfield Junction. Deputies Gerald Nau and Paul Chapman hid in the kitchen and apprehended the boys as they attempted to raid buns from a pantry. The youths, about 10 years old, were frightened and returned to their homes after authorities were notified.
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Clearview School
Penfield Junction
Gerald Nau
Paul Chapman
Mussolini designates Guido Jung for Roosevelt talks
In Rome on April 12 Premier Mussolini named Guido Jung Italy’s Minister of Finance to represent Italy at President Roosevelt’s informal foreign affairs discussions in Washington. Mussolini notified the Italian ambassador in Washington to convey his regret that domestic business kept him from a White House visit.
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Rome
Guido Jung
Italy
Roosevelt
Washington
Mussolini
Jung
White House
Depositors Form Group After Elyria Bank Meeting
About 390 depositors from Elyria’s three restricted banks attended a city hall meeting to demand full banking facts. They formed a permanent depositors’ organization to help restore normal banking and protect community interests. H E Irvin chaired, urging complete, truthful bank statements and an explanation of December 31 reports.
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Elyria
City Hall
H. E Irvin
Garford Avenue
Irvin
Don W Myers
Myers
Local Banking Situation Emphasizes Licensing Progress
No new developments reported in the local banking scene today. The Lorain County Savings and Trust Co. focused on meeting licensing requirements while depositors’ committee prepared talks with the State Banking department about the local bank’s status.
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State Banking Department
Lorain County Savings and Trust Co
Plea to Dismiss Injunction Over Bond Sale Hearing
Harold F Burton former Cleveland law director asks judge to demur to a suit seeking court approval to block the sale of 8,250 000 dollars in municipal bonds for a light plant at Obmissneas Ohio Electric Power Co is pursuing the sale while Oberlin Solicitor C R Summers argues the matter affects the community and warrants timely court action. The hearing opened with Summers stating his duty as a taxpayer and the power company’s vital interest in the case. The Fauver and Fauver firm represents the power company.
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Ohio Electric Power Company
Haold FT Burton
City of
Cleveland
R Webber
Oberlin
C R. Summers
Power Company
Summers
Fauver
Federal economies may be offset by relief expenses
The United Press reports that reductions in salaries veteran payments and job cuts will be offset by new outlays. Net savings near 751 million dollars may be redirected to direct relief for states reforestation Muscle Shoals development and naval building. Additional bonds and farm bills could also affect the balance.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Justice Department
Navy
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Muscle Shoals
Secretary of Agriculture
Treasury
Thieves Steal From City Produce Warehouse at East Bridge
A theft at City Produce Company warehouse on East Bridge street involved about $1,000 of groceries including 42 bags of sugar and canned goods. Detective Liat Sweet reported entry through a rear door and a truck loaded the products. no suspect identities were released.
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Coan
City Produce Company
East Bridge Street
Liat d Sweet
Sapp
Noroughly
Public Meeting On Gas Rates At Wellington
Announcement set a public meeting for Friday April 14 at 2:00 p m in the City Council Chamber to discuss the two year gas rate ordinance. Lorain County farmers, gas officials, and the public invited, with speakers from Ohio State University and the Ohio State Grange.
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Wellington
City Council
VA. Wertz
Ohio State University
Henry §. Ballard
Qaio
Paul McNish
Geauga
Ohio State Grange
Maiden Flight Set for USS Macon At Akron Dock
Akron April 12 The TU 8S and Macon will begin maiden flight at 5 am tomorrow announced by Commander A H Diesel with field readiness by Good year vice president C C Slusser supervising. First naval board inspectors Captain W P Roberts and Lieut Commander R S Hitchcock arrive to assess contract compliance. Lieut Commander H V Wiley remains delayed until the court of inquiry ends. Navy takes possession for landing station rehearsals in preparation for the first trial flight.
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Akron. O
Macon
A. H. Diesel
C. C. Slusser
Goodyear
Naval Board of Inspection and Survey
Akron
W. P. Roberts
R. S. Hitchcock
Roberts
H. V. Wiley
Lakehurst
Navy
Legion hears plea for repeal and petition drive
Frank Dempsey of Cleveland addressing Elyria Post No 12 members urged beer return to boost prosperity and outlined a ninety day petition drive for a November repeal vote. He cited Bishop Babcock Co as proof of potential recovery with 24 hour three shift operations and orders to sustain three months. He said brewers hesitate to invest until repeal momentum builds.
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America
Elyria Post No. 12
American Legion
Frank Dempsey
Cleveland
Ohio
The
Crusaders
Dempsey
Bishop Babcock Company
A. G. Bean
Elyria
Get Acquainted Day Draws 210 Lorain County Women
About 210 women from Lorain County gathered at the Elyria Y for a second Get Acquainted Day hosted by the county agricultural extension service. H C Ramsoner of Ohio State University spoke on the extension program for women. Alma Garvin from OSU discussed clothing projects. The event emphasized socializing and networking with fellow participants rather than a formal program.
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Loram County
Elyria
County Agricultural Extension Service
H. C. Ramsoner
Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Service
Ohio
Alma Garvin
Lorain County
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Moscom Eer
Tout
Wind River
Pope
Ruth Judd
Poison Alcohol
County Council
Burns
Finance
H. E. Irvin
SKS
U. S. S. Macon
Army
Agriculture and Interior Departments
Mare wiCh
Bing
Yo Werington Opera House
Uorain County
Captain Roberts
Legion
Ifnal
Grusader
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