President Ready For Test Of Strength On Proposed Big Lending-Spending Program
Roosevelt prepared to send a major economy plan to Congress to revive business with large scale spending and borrowing. He considered using sterilized gold to finance pump priming for work relief and public works, while officials weighed the risks and political support. A White House meeting with top aides signaled readiness for a broad new economic push and a Fireside Chat to explain the plan.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Congress
Treasury
Administration
John N. Garner
New Deal Democratic Party
White House
Stephen Early
United Press
Cordell Hull
Henry Morgenthau, Sr
Interior
Harold Jekes
Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
James A. Farley
Jesse H. Jones
RFC
Harry Ll.jopkins
James Roosevelt
PL M
Midni
Weather Ohio and Appalachian Forecast Highlights
Ohio forecast calls for generally fair and warmer conditions in the central area tonight. Thursday brings clouds with a chance of night showers as high pressure remains over the East and another develops in the Northwest. Light showers observed in the Northern Rockies to Lake Region and along the Pacific Coast. Morning temperatures generally high, with cooler readings in New England.
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Ohio
Utah
Rockies
Lake Region
Pacific Coast
New England
Cause Of Man's Death Marked Undetermined
Coroner ruled the death of 50 year old Burbca Piscione of Step 48 between here and L orain as undetermined after no autopsy was ordered. Piscione died Monday afternoon while working as a crane helper at a ditch excavation site. Initial claim of electrocution arose from a witness seeing a flash near a 23 000 volt line as the crane moved past. Coroner Ward noted that without an autopsy the exact cause cannot be known, affecting potential state industrial compensation for his wife and nine children.
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Here
Lovain
C. Ward
Piscione
Prraneman
Sam Trifiletti Company
Seneca Avenue
36Th Street
Lorain
Ward
Near Deadlock On Wage-Hours Bills
Washington April 12 The House Labor Committee moved toward a deadlock over two Wage-Hours bills. One bill is opposed by the American Federation of Labor, the other aligns with its demands. Chairman Mary Norton prepared a measure favoring strict minimum wages and maximum hours, while Rep Ramspeck heads a flexible bill proposing board administration.
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Washington
House Labor Committee
American Federation of Labor
Mary Norton
DB. N. J
Robert Ramspeck
Ramspeck
Daladier Wins Emergency Powers As Strikes Subside
In Paris the Senate and Chamber of Deputies granted Premier Edouard Daladier three months of decree powers to steady finance and curb strikes delaying the defense program. A broad agreement with nationalized airplane workers reduced tensions as Paris area metallurgical strikes eased and conciliation urged by the labor confederation.
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Paris
Senate
Edonard Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
Daladier
Pa France
Wip
Edouard Daladier
Chamber
Leon
Blum
France
Bank of France
National Defense
Planta
General Confederation of Labor
Pierre Etienne Miachin
Democratic Alliance
Hecaype
Ridgeville and Elyria Students Lead Lorain County Tests
Ridgeville High School girl Heber topped Lorain County as the highest scorer among 40 seniors in the Ohio scholarship tests of April 2. Elyria High School boy Willis Robert Chandler ranked second in the county. district results not released. State-wide top performers to be announced May 21 in Columbus.
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Ridgeville
Elyria
Lorain County
Ohio
Columbus
State Department of Educativn
Ruth VW. Heber
Willis Robert Chandler
Park Avenue
Yau Installed As Elks Ruler
Elyria lodge of Elks installed new officers for 1968 39 led by Gerald C. Nau exalted ruler Walter S. Kohn and C C Spence held duties along with D W Koethe J M Powell trustee and other officers About 130 members attended Past Exalted Rulers Association head L H Jurgens of Cleveland served as installing officer Powell retiring exalted ruler received honorary life membership A fish fry preceded the session Next meeting moved to April 25 instead of April 26
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Elyria Lodge of Elks
Gerald C. Nau
Walter S. Kohn
C. C. Spence
D. W. Koethe
J. M. Powell
J. M. Marshall
H. A. Daniels
A. N. Krapp
J. N. Bidt
Grand Lodge
Ea. Krebs
W. E. B. Wotley
Roy G. Wickard
H. M. Wise
L. H. Jurgens
Cleveland
Ohio Elks
Exalted Rulers Association
W. F. Bruning
Cleveland Lodge
Elyria
Jurgens
Nau
Powell
Elyria Lodge
Spring Vacation Begins For County Schools Today
Spring vacation starts this afternoon for thousands of Migma school children with no classes until next Tuesday morning. Most county schools close for a day longer than usual, excluding Good Friday, while La Grange School remains open.
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la Grange
Britain May Buy U. S. Planes
London April 14 The British government is exploring obtaining war planes from the United States and Canada Lord Winterton announced in the House of Commons Britain's air program is so ambitious that officials privately admit outside help is needed to keep it at top speed Within a year Britain hopes to have 10 000 military airplanes equal to the combined strength of Italy Germany and Japan
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London
United States
Canada
Lord Winterton
House of Commons
Britain
Italy
Germany
Japan
May Fourth Set As Execution Date For Mrs. Hahn
Ohio Supreme Court refused to review the 31 year old Anna Marie Hahn’s murder conviction and set May 4 as the date for her execution. The case centers on her alleged poison deaths of elderly victims including Jacob Wagner, a German born 78 year old. Governor Davey retains clemency power but has not halted the death sentence.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Anna Marie Hahn
Cincinnati
Ohio
High Court
Hahn
Common Pleas
Jacob Wagner
Wagner
Supreme Court
Oppelt Resigns as La Grange School Superintendent
La Grange in April reports the resignation of J. L. Oppelt as superintendent effective after the current school year. He is completing his second year in the role and previously served as principal at Avon Lake School. He plans to pursue a doctor’s degree at Ohio State University next year.
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LA Grange
J. L. Oppelt
Oppelt
Avon Lake
Ohio State University
Famed Kelly Nash Group Losing Grip in Illinois Primary
A Democrat revolt in Chicago toppled the Kelly Nash political machine. Gov Henry Horner and State's Attorney Thomas J Courtney won the U S Senate nomination for Scott Lucas, while Judge Edmund K Jarecki retained renomination against the machine’s pick. Igoe trailed Lucas closely but trailed in final tabulations as downstate returns continued.
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Chicago
Siness
Kelly-Nash
Henry Horner
Edward J. Kelly
Pat Nash
Tom Courtney
Inner Council
Horner
Edmund K. Jarecki
Cook County
Courtney
U. S
Scott Lucas
U. 5S
Michael L. Igoe
Jarecki
John Prystalski
Illinois
Democratic
Thomas J. Courtney
Lucas
Downstate
Igoe
Cook Coeunty
Ric J. Lyons
Lewis Long
Long
Japanese Prepare For Drive On Hankow
SHANGHAI April 13 China failed today to convert her gains in Shantung Province as Japanese imperial forces planned an immediate drive on Hankow. Strong reinforcements appeared to have broken the Chinese counter offensive in north central China. Chinese spokesmen admitted serious resistance in all parts of Shantung. Foreign observers cited five Japanese divisions ready to strike a broad counter drive threatening Shantung and possibly the Lunghai line and major gateway cities to Hankow.
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Shanghai
China
Shantung Province
Hankow
Shantung
Falls From Porch Injures Elyria Woman
Mrs. Nettie Zachman 52 is in Elyria Memorial Hospital after falling about 15 feet from a second floor porch at 122 Chase Street just after noon. She sustained chest and right shoulder injuries with possible rib fractures and other interval injuries. Her daughter Margaret witnessed the fall and reported she was conscious on arrival. Mrs. Zachman is the wife of Jacob Zachman.
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Nettie Zachman
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Chase Street
Baccalaureate Service Planned for Elyria High June 5
Elyria High announces a single baccalaureate service for the graduating class on June 5 at First M. E. Church. A pastor for the sermon has not yet been decided. Officials considered two services due to the large class of about 150 students but ruled it unnecessary. Two commencement programs are set for June 5 and June 9 with Dr. A. L. Sacher and Sherwood Eddy as speakers. The class body is larger than any in the school’s previous history, as there was no midyear commencement.
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Elyria High School
M. E
A. L. Sacher
Sherwood Eddy
Hitch-Hiker Robbery by Four Men Sparks Bounty for Suspects
Cleveland police and sheriff squads hunted four men after a hitch-hike robbery on Oberlin road near Elyria Country Club. Albert Sharnas, 7015 Longview Ave Cleveland, said the assailants used revolvers to steal 64 cents, then released him. They drove off in a car with license L J 89, later found abandoned on Cleveland's West Side. Authorities reported the plates were stolen from a recent vehicle. no arrests followed.
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Cleveland
Albert Sharnas
Longview Avenue
Shamas
Oberlin Road
Elyria Country Club
Anthony Pollock
Paul Johnson
L. J
Feu
Will Ask Pardon For Dr Townsend
Senator William G McAdoo called on President Roosevelt to pardon Dr Francis E Townsend the old age pension advocate whose 30 day jail sentence for contempt of the House was upheld by the Supreme Court Roosevelt faces a request as Townsend remains jailed awaiting mercy and possible clemency from the executive branch.
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Bulletin
Washington
William G. McAdoo
Calif
Roosevelt
Francis E. Townsend
Supreme Court
Avon School reemploys all teachers for 1938 39
All Avon School teachers were reemployed last night for the 1938-39 year. High School staff include W. E. Blake as principal and agriculture chemistry teacher, J. L. Kolopus as coach and history, Joe A. Page in industrial arts and commerce, Evelyn Smith in mathematics, Perla E. Wilford in English and Latin, Marian M. Peak in home economics and English, and Charles A. Daney in history and English. Grade teachers list Loretta Westrick, Anna M. Burke, and Maria Mittelstead with grade assignments.
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Avon
W. E. Blake
J. L. Kolopus
Joe A. Page
Evelyn ©. Smith
Perla E. Wilford
Marian M. Peak
Charles A. Daney
Loretta Westrick
FDR Urges Retaining Undistributed Profits Tax Principle
Washington April 13 President Roosevelt urged Senate and House conferees on the tax revision bill to retain the undistributed profits tax principle. The House kept the skeleton of the tax, the Senate dropped it, and modifications for small corporations were urged. Senator Harrison and Representative Coughton noted the Senate’s repeal and tax shifts, while the President pressed for retention of the sound tax concept.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Pat Harrison
Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Robert L. Coughton
N. C
Ways and Means Committee
Harrison
Returns From Sales Taxes To Be Less For Lorain County
Lorain County will face reduced sales tax allocations this year due to a business and industrial recession. Auditor C.8. Kelser reported about $70,000 short, with total estimated sales tax for county and local purposes at $242,579. Township officials were summoned to the Budget Commission meeting to discuss needs, while city and village officials would meet later. The commission includes Kelser, County Treasurer Walter J. Wright, and County Prosecutor Howard R. Butler.
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Lorain County
Kelser
County Budget Commission
Walter J. Wright
Howard R. Butler
Proposal To Cut Road Funds Faces Fight
Washington April 13 The administration faces a congressional fight over cutting federal road funds for 1939 to half the recent level. Rep Wilburn Cartwright Oklahoma chairman of the House Roads committee warned he would press to raise highway construction aid to 201.5 million as the Agricultural Appropriation bill moves. For this year 180 million was allotted for state grants and road needs. President Roosevelt may shift his public works stance while House leaders show reluctance to enlarge highway aid.
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Washington
Wilburn Cartwright D
Okla
House Roads Committee
Roosevelt
House
Sam Rayburn
Tex
Chatraar
Clarence Cannop
Tie
Agriculture Department
Carteright Gaay
Morrow
Lordes Sodass
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Ilinda
Kelly-Pat Nash
Acme
Vawane
Yau
Elks
Kelly- Nash
Will
Dr. Townsend
Avon School
FDR
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