France Plans Allied Warning to Germany Over Czechoslovakia Crisis
Paris reports the French cabinet approved a plan to line up key powers including Poland Romania and Yugoslavia to warn Germany. France would seek a peaceful solution while ensuring allies state their positions in case of war. Italy reportedly warned Sudeten leader Henlein it would not back Western claims. Also, a 36750 grant was approved for Lorain school industrial arts building via PWA.
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Paris
Tarape
Germenty
Vaya Sion
Czechostov
Cauineus
Sad Ip
Georgis Buanets
Envigs Ivelved
Poland
Roumania
Jugoslavia
France
Cachoslovakia
Germany
Italy
Konrad Henlein
Jieader
Czechoslovakia
Weather Roundup With Warmer Hiats and Showers
Weather forecast shows partial clearing tonight with warmer temperatures and showers possible in the northwest. High pressure dominates Lake Region and Central Valleys, with strong readings over Ontario. Areas of low pressure in North Dakota Kansas and Arizona bring scattered showers across the Plains Rockies Florida and St Lawrence Valley. Cooler in the Great Lakes region this morning while the Northern Plains stay warmer.
Britain and France Stand United over Czechoslovakia
London reports Britain and France agree not to permit Hitler to seize Czechoslovakia by force. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and foreign secretary Viscount Halifax gain a free hand for concerted action, warning Germany that invasion would provoke war. France also seeks allied commitments from Russia Poland Yugoslavia and Romania to stand by Czechoslovakia if peaceful options fail.
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Britain
France
Hitler
Czechoslovakia
London
Hreih
Neville Chimburlin
Viscount Halifax
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Ireneh Cabiets
Adolf Titler
Caechoslovakia
Germany
Stanley Baldwin
Rhine
Thiler
Russia
Poland
Jugoslavia
Roumania
Sudeten Germans Refuse Change in Self Government Demands
Prague August 30 Leaders of about 3.5 million Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovakia refuse to alter their call for self government likened to Ireland's independence. Viscount Runciman presses for concessions, but Sudeten negotiators insist on paralleled self rule. Inner cabinet council under Premier Milan Hodza met to draft new government proposals for Runciman and the Sudeten party in coming days.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Great Britain
Ireland
Viscount Runciman
Milan Hodza
Lord Runciman
Sudeten Party
European Crisis Deeply Concerns U S Officials
Secretary of State Hull was among the President’s first callers after Roosevelt’s return to Washington. He had conferred with advisers on European affairs to secure last minute information on the critical crisis and then briefed Roosevelt at the White House.
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Washington
Apy
Hull
Roosevelt
White House
Em pire Sheet & Tin Plate Plant Sees Production Rise
Mansfield August 30 James M Hill president of the Em pire Sheet and Tin Plate Co said today production at the plant was at a 40 percent level with more than 400 employes at work He noted a decided pick up in the last two weeks at the plant and attributed the increase to improving demand and output scaled up accordingly.
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Mansfield
James M Hill
Empire Sheet & Tin Plate Co
Hill
May Ask Vote On Levy For Relief Bonds
County commissioners weigh a half mill levy to fund 230000 of relief bonds authorized as a general obligation if state tax revenue falls short. Board debates whether to submit a levy or rely on beer, malt, admissions, and utilities taxes, warning deficits could hit the county operating fund.
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Howard R Butler
Ten Perish In Flood Waters
Flood waters from a Gulf of Mexico hurricane swept Monterrey Mexico and nearby areas, killing ten people. The Santa Catarina river rose to its highest level in 50 years, washing two cars from the road and drowning seven people, while three others were killed as the river rose without warning. None of the victims had been identified.
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Brownsville
Tex
Gulf of Mexico
Monterrey
Mex
Santa Catarina
Believes Way To Use PWA Grant For Courthouse Annex
County Commissioner Edajid Dechant says the county may use a $151 690 PWA grant for a courthouse annex without a special election to cover its share of $185 400. He cites possible use of $180 000 debenture notes and other funds if voters reject a bond issue. Deadline issues and a 30 day requirement complicate approval.
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Edajid DecChant
Dechant
PWA
L. A. Boulay
Columbus
Bleden
Fireman Prevents Leap By Madman
NEW YORK August 30 A fireman formerly on the department football team made a flying tackle that stopped a man from plunging from an eighth story ledge at Bellevue hospital Thomas J Kehoe of a fireboat crew pinned William Ahear 35 to prevent the fall Fellow firefighters forced entry through a window and pulled both to safety before the man could be thrown to the street
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Thomas J Kehoe
William Ahear
Kehoe
Ahear
Mansfield Woman Struck By Bat On Beach Injury
Mrs. Philip Michael Jr., 22, of Mansfield, was hospitalized with a fractured skull after a baseball bat slipped from a man’s hands during a beach game at Huron. The injury occurred Sunday near the shore, and she was treated at Good Samaritan Hospital in Sandusky.
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Sandusky, O
Philip Michael, Jr
Mansfield
Good Samaritan Hospital
Huron
Pennsylvania Governor Orders Probe of Prisons
Governor George H. Earle ordered a state motor police investigation into 500 penitentiary stations to prevent a recurrence of four inmate deaths at Philadelphia County Prison. He condemned the coroner and investigators report and likened conditions to Calcutta, saying prisoners endured confinement and torment.
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Philadelphia
George H Earle
Pennsylvana
Philadelphia County
Charles H Hersch
State Welfare
Charles L., Engard
Black Hale
Calcutta
Earle
New Streamlined Pumper Answers First Summons
Elyrians saw the fire department's new streamlined pumper in action at a small blaze on 108 Harwood Street in a one story frame building. The incident drew a crowd as the pumper made its first working run, while spectators were warned to stay behind police lines for safety and to avoid hindering fire crews. The fire, from rubbish and charred boards, was quickly contained. the vehicle’s high pressure system prompted cautions about hose ruptures.
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Elyrians
Fire Department
Sibley and Sprague
Harwood Street
Bates
Tne
Elyria Hte
Elyria
Lorain Broadway paving funds run short for WPA project
Lorain County faces a shortfall in paving funds with only 55946 remaining of a 75000 commitment toward Lorain’s Broadway project. WPA paving is planned for Broadway with estimated material costs near 160000 and Lorain city ready to contribute 84000 toward materials, while additional funds may yet arrive to cover the rest.
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Lorain City
Lorain
Broadway
Dewey Pushes Testimony On Hines Case In Police Raid
New York Aug 30 District Attorney Thomas E Dewey sought to introduce testimony from Patrolman Raymond R Studley who claims he was demoted after participating in raids against the lottery racket linked to James J Hines. Justice Ferdinand Peenra overruled the initial objection after an hour of argument, with possible later testimony for Studley. Weinberg testified raids cost the gang $100,000 and that Hines was paid to protect the racket.
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New York
Thomas E Dewey
James J Hines
Dewey
Ferdinand Peenra
Pat Trolman
Raymond R Studley
Stiley
Allen Home Goes To Hospital
The former home of Edgar F. Allen on St Washington avenue was transferred yesterday to Elyria Memorial Hospital by his son Frank B. Allen of Philadelphia. The will left the property to his son who then moved it to the hospital where Allen played a key role and was president emeritus at his death. The hospital may rent or sell the home, as reported by a board member.
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Edgar F ‘Daddy" Allen
St. Washington Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Allen
Frank B. Allen
Philadelphia
Seversky Sets East West Transcontinental Flight Record
Major Alexander P de Seversky, Russian born aircraft designer, set a new East West transcontinental record of 10 hours 3 minutes, breaking Roscoe Turner’s previous mark by 1 hour 27 minutes and surpassing Howard Hughes’ West-East flight. The flight covered 2,599 miles from Los Angeles to New York, averaging 262 mph, with a refueling stop in Kansas City. The plane, built by De Seversky, is to be flown by Jacqueline Cochran in the Bendix Air Derby to Cleveland next Saturday.
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Burbank
Calif
Alexander P de Seversky
de Saversky
Col Roscoe Turner
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Los Angeles
New York
de Seversky
Kansas
Cnty
Jacqueline Cochrane
California
Aviatrix
Cleveland
Takes Position As Principal Of Vincent School
A I Walker of Kent was hired last night as principal of the Vincent School, two days after being chosen for Markley School in Elyria Township. He preferred Vincent for its larger size and higher pay. Walker, Wooster College graduate with a masters from Western Reserve, previously led Hudson schools. His move requires Markley to appoint a new principal.
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A I. Walker
Kent
Vincent School
Markley
Elyna Township
Vincent
C A. Gibbons
H E Wills
Cleveland
Walker
Wooster College
Western Reserve University
Hudson
Vincent Postion
Elyria Township
Elyrians Offer To Paint Fire Hydrants
Fire Chief W N Bates said residents have volunteered to paint city hydrants. Homeowners painting houses asked if allowed, and the department welcomed the help as long as hydrant colors match city standards. Aluminum down section and red upper section chosen to contrast with grass and snow.
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Elyrians
Elyria
W N Bates
Grass Fire Extinguished Near West Lane Street
Elyria firemen battled a grass fire at the end of West Lane Street this morning, burning about a half acre. The blaze was reported to have been started by persons befriending Sea.
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Elyria
West Lane Street
County Board Weighs Engineering Fees for Lorain Bridges
Lorain officials clash over a proposed Walker and Weeks contract and eight percent engineering costs totaling about 355264 dollars for the two bridges valued at 2700000 dollars. Commissioner Dunn urges halving fees, while DeChant and Davidson back the five percent architect fee, with a consulting engineer proposed to review terms. No action taken as private session ends without decision.
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Lorain
Oscar G. Dunn
Walker
Weeks
Wilbur Watson
Dunn
Edward DeChant
John E Davidson
Howard R. Butler
DeChant
Davidson
Youths Admit Gas Station Robberies in Ohio
Two youths bound on robbery charges confessed to four more gas station holdups in Mansfield Warren and Elyria. They stated homes in Mansfield, traveled from Akron, and gave real names John Lee Asbury 23 and Sam Schambera 24 after initial false IDs. Confession lists five robberies from July 1 to mid August with totals of 50 50 75 45 dollars.
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Lorain
A. E Buckingham
East Avenue
Mansfield
Warren
Grand Jury
Elyria
Akron
John Lee Asbury
Sam Schambera
Charles Donovan
Sam Moran
L. E. Sweet
C. L. Miller
Lexington Avenue
Park and Foster Street
Freederman
Fair Price
Wooster
Ashland Roads
Three Minor Auto Accidents Reported
Three minor automobile accidents were reported to police yesterday. Willis Hines of Wellington collided with a truck driven by Nathan Henkin of Cleveland at Middle and Gates avenues as Henkin turned onto Gates. Patty Walsch of 1228 East Erie Avenue, Loraine, sideswiped on Broad Street at 7 PM as Walsch veered across the center strip. A car owned by Robert Fox of Elyria had its front fender damaged on Second Street when hit by A O D Stuart of East Avenue.
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Willis Hines
Wellington
Nathan Henkin
Cleveland
Middle Avenue
Gates Avenue
Henkin
Patty Walsch
East Erie Avenue
Loraim
J A. Hamilton
Broad Street
Walsch
Robert Fox
KR. D
Elyria
Secon Street
OD. Stuart
East Avenue
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Nt’ Sor
Noy Noy Yothers
William Ahearn
John Ward
Gotham Hotel
Tum
Death Jean
Lorain Board of Education
Don W. Harter
Public Works Administration
Europe
U. S
Tin Plate Co
Harlan Labor Wars
Cincinnati
Ohio
CIO
United Mine Workers of America
Kentucky
Harlan County
Philip G Phillip
National Lor Relations Board
James S. Goldin
Earl E Hauck
Charles I Dawson
Forney Johnson
NLRB
A. F of L
William Green
John L. Lewis
Acme
Penna
Connecticut
Weinberg
Hines
Schultz
Bridgeport
Stilley
U.S
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