Five Die In Fog Crashed Honeymoon Plane
In dense Tangipahoa marsh fog a Denver party headed by Mrs Elizabeth McSweeney Powell, 43, and pilot Craig vanished after declaring a landing or crash. The craft struck trees, wings sheared off, and the fuselage burned. Also killed were Harry Zimmerbacker, his bride, and Creed Hinderlicher, son of a Colorado engineer. The group had been en route to New Orleans and then Miami to celebrate the Powell patriarch's 85th birthday.
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Hammond
Denaig
Tangipahoa River
Craig
Denver
Denver Society
Elizabeth McSweeney Powell
Powell
Zimmerjackets
Hinderlicher
New Orleans
Miami
New Oreans
Father And Son Night At Y M C A
Fathers and sons will match wits and skill tomorrow at the boys division of the Y M C A The special father and son night program features swimming games and a game room set aside for father and son competition
House Speaker Bankhead Struck By Influenza Attack
Washington Feb 5 House Speaker William B Bankhead Democrat of Alabama was confined to his hotel today with a mild influenza attack. Cleveland Feb 6 Karl Suchey 42 a steel worker died after falling 40 feet from the north tower of the new Cleveland bridge over the Cuyahoga river.
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Washington
William B. Bankhead
D. Ala
Cleveland, O
Uni
Karl Suchey
Cleveland Bridge
Cuyahoga River
Weather Report for Ohio and Plains Regions
Cloudy and slightly cold tonight and Tuesday with light snow in the east and south portions. Conditions over the Great Plains and Central Valleys show low pressure while the Atlantic and Pacific States experience relatively high pressure. Moderate temperatures persist in the Ohio Valley with cooler conditions in the Central Plains. Light to moderate precipitation is reported across the Ohio Valley, from North Carolina and Tennessee southwest to Texas, and also in the Western States.
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Ohio
Geat Plains
Atlantic
Pacific States
Ohio Valley
Central Plains
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
McKinley Day Dinner Eyes Large Crowd at Church
Tickets for the McKinley Day dinner at the First Methodist church are reportedly selling fast for Wednesday evening February Tih. Congressman Dudley A. White of Norwalk, former Ohio American Legion commander, will speak. Republicans anticipate his discussion from a highly active role in Congress.
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First Methodist Church
Dudley A. White
Norwalk
Ohio Department of the American Legion
White
Water Famine At Bellevue Impedes Railroad Operations
Bellevue faces a severe water shortage with daily use at 300000 gallons, prompting Safety Service Director G A Williams to urge Nickel Plate Railroad to start a water train to Sandusky Bay. The town relies on four reservoirs and a deep well, but at current rates the supply could deplete in two weeks.
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Bellevue
Safety Service
G. A. Williams
Nickel Plate Railroad
Sandusky Bay
KR. H. Hillhouse
Roundhouse
Williams
City Waterworks
Dr William H Stroup of Spencer Dies at 88
Spencer passes Dr William H Stroup 88 a longtime local physician for 58 years died suddenly Sunday morning at his home after a heart attack as he prepared for church He is survived by daughter Lavina Stroup grandson Donald Stroup and sister Edith West with wife Sabina Auble Stroup and son Talmadge predeceased Funeral set for 2 PM Wednesday at Spencer Methodist Church burial in Spencer cemetery
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Spencer
William H. Stroup
Stroup
Lfe
Lavina Stroup
Cleveland
Donald Stroup
Lodi
Edith West
New London
Sabina Auble Stroup
Talmadge
Spencer Methodist Church
Farl
Lea
Louis J. Quade
Sandusky
Spencer Cemetery
U S Fleet To Study Tactics Used Abroad
The U S fleet will hold two month maneuvers in the Pacific to test recent naval warfare developments seen in Europe. About 130 vessels and 359 aircraft will participate in fleet problem No 21 to study aerial surface and undersea combat under strict secrecy. Admiral Snyder leads one side with Vice Admiral Andrews commanding the opposing force as training runs begin in April alongside Caribbean naval and Marine training activities.
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Washington
U.S
Pacific
Naval High Command
Naval Command
C. P. Snyder
Adolphus Andrews
Atlantic Squadron
Caribbean
Hook Refuses Apology For Forged Letters In House Record
Rep. Frank Hook tells the House Rules committee he will not apologize for inserting forged letters about a possible understanding between Rep. Martin Dies and William Dudley Pelley into the congressional record. Rep. Clare Hoffman seeks to expunge the remarks, arguing the forged documents damage integrity and mislead the public.
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Washington
Frank Hook
House Rules Committee
Martin Dies
D. Tex
William Dudley F Pelley
David B. Mayne
Asheville
N.C
Pelley
Tam
Hook
Clare Hoffman
Mich
Hoffman
House
Dies Committee
Road Blocked by Slide Closes East Liverpool Road
East Liverpool Ohio February 5 a slide of several tons of earth and rock after a three inch snowfall blocked the East Liverpool Wellsville Road stopping automobile interurban and bus traffic. Crews said clearing would take several hours.
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Liverpool
Liverpool-Wellsville
Russians Press Finnish Line Amid Freezing Offensive
At least five days of severe fighting near the Mannerheim Line in Karelia saw Russian troops attack under subzero conditions with heavy artillery and air bombing. Finnish defenders held, despite losses including nine Russian tanks, and casualties rising with hundreds reported dead or wounded from raids across southern Finland and Straits of Ladoga.
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Nelsinki
Finland
Mannerheim
Red Army
Mannerheim Line
Taipaie
Lake Ladoga
Kuhme
Summa
Sortavala
Red Cross
Murphy Takes Judicial Oath on Fifth Roosevelt Appointment
Frank Murphy was sworn in as associate justice of the Supreme Court, becoming the fifth Roosevelt appointee. He appeared in black robes before Court Clerk Elmore Cropley, promising to uphold the Constitution to the best of his abilities. Murphy sits beside Felix Frankfurter, expanding the bench to nine for the first time since Justice Butler's death, though only seven justices attended. Justice Hugo Black is absent due to illness.
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Washington
Frank Murphy
Roosevelt
Murphy
Charles Elmore
Cropley
Felix Frankfurter
Pierce Butler
Hugo L. Black
Third Term Boom Roars as Convention Picks Philadelphia
Roosevelt third-term momentum surges as the Democratic National Committee gathers to choose a host city, likely Philadelphia, and delay a convention date. Iowa chairman E H Birmingham proclaims unwavering support for a third term while Olin Johnston says the president will be drafted if needed. Chicago officials Nash and Kelly report filing Roosevelt’s nomination in their states.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Philadelphia
E. H. Birmingham
Iowa
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Patrick Nash
Illinois
Edward
Kelly
Chicago
Farm Income Improved. Prospects Steady This Year
Washington report shows steady rise in farm prosperity with January incomes and prices at two year highs. Bureau notes demand strong, domestic consumption rising, and cash farm income higher than a year ago, though prices paid exceed 80 years earlier. Some sectors like tobacco hogs poultry and eggs lag, tobacco supply peaks, and spring pig crop expected smaller due to poor corn hog ratio and drought effects.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Woman Hit By Auto Suffers Arm Injuries In South Amherst
Mrs Flora Kuder 53 of Baumhardt Road was treated at Amherst Hospital for severe arm lacerations after being struck by a hit and run auto while walking along Route 113 in South Amherst at 2 AM. She had left a Hungarian dance, returned for aid, and was taken to the hospital after about 100 stitches were needed.
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Flora Kuder
Baumhardt Road
Amherst Hospital
South Amherst
Sheriff Department
Kader
New Serial Story Navy Beau Opens Tonight
The Chronicle-Telegram launches a sea set serial tale titled Navy Beau with adventure and romance. A sailor and a sweetheart arc lead the opening chapter on page 10, inviting readers to follow the full run.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Boy Falls From Car Injures Skull In Ohio Incident
Richard Thomas Dietsche five, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Dietsche of Griswold road, was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital at 340 pm yesterday in serious condition with a fractured skull after falling from a car on Schramm road. His brother, William six, was in the rear seat when the door opened and the boy struck the pavement. The car’s forward motion caused him to roll some distance before being picked up and driven to the hospital.
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Richard Thomas Dietsche
Edward Dietsche
Griswold Road
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Schramm Road
Dietsche
Standard Oil
Cedar and Broad Streets
Richard
William
Four Weeks Police Training School To Be Held Here
Police chief announces a four week FBI directed police training course in Elyria from February 19 to March 15. The free program targets elected officials and appointed officers, meets five days weekly, with 25 enrolled and more expected.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
E. J. Stankard
C E. Parker
Elyria
F. B. Ll
Washington
Medina
Ashland
Erie
Huron
Wooster
Cuyahoga
M. W. Acers
T. J. Scott
Rescue Youth Lost 30 Hours In Blizzard
Crawford Notch New Hampshire February 15 Webster N Jones 20 a Harvard sophomore surviving a 30 hour blizzard ordeal high above Mt Washington after getting lost 100 feet from the main trail Doctors warned amputation may be needed for toes or a heel and pneumonia danger loomed He and companion Karl Sax 20 of Boston started from Crawford Notch to Pinkham Notch with ski gear and sleeping bags Jones became separated from Sax who went back for help Jones a Pittsburgh resident was found semi conscious in snow by rangers last night with a gale 100 mph and minus 20 degrees temperatures confirmed their route and misstep as the cause of the disappearance
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Crawford Notch
N.H
Webster N. Jones
Mt. Washington
Jones
Harvard
Karl J. Sax
Boston
Presidential Range
Pinkham Notch
Sax
Pittsburgh
Supreme Court To Hear Sales Tax Case
The Supreme Court agreed to hear New York City's challenge to its 2 percent sales tax in a Gulf Oil Corp case. The high court previously dismissed an appeal due to lack of opinion but now reconvenes to assess whether the state court's ruling rests on adequate non federal grounds for validity.
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Bulletin
Washington
Supreme Court
New York City
Gulf Oil ‘Corporation
Gulf
State Court of Appeals
Farm Landscaping Plans to Be Discussed in County Meeting
Farm families in Lorain County will study landscaping options at a Carlisle Grange Hall gathering on February 20. Miss Frances Eckert, county home demonstration agent, announced Ohio State University floriculturist Victor H. Ries will speak. The program runs 10 AM to about 3 PM with guidance on drafting landscaping plans for farm and home grounds.
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Lorrain County
Carlisle Grange Hall
Frances Eckert
Victor H. Ries
Ohio State Univesity
Ohio Roads Slippery After Night Snow
A light rain turned to snow overnight leaving most Ohio roads slick. The State Highway Department reported all routes open and temperatures early today ranged from 22 to 38 degrees.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Highway Department
Naval minesweeper Sphinx sinks in heavy seas
The British minesweeper Sphinx foundered while being towed into port in heavy weather. One officer and four crew were lost. four officers and 45 men are missing and feared dead. Two officers and 44 men landed safely. The ship, damaged by German air attacks, sank after its tow line parted amid high seas. Commissioned December 1938, she was 875 tons with a crew of 80.
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London
Admiralty
Eapiors
County officials to confer with state highway leaders in Columbus
Lorain County commissioners travel to Columbus to discuss the state highway program for the county this year. They will attend the Ohio County Commissioners Association convention on Wednesday and Thursday. Plans include Route 201 widening to LaGrange, Route 20 widening from Oberlin to Elyria, eliminating the S curve on Route 20 at Brookdale cemetery, and paving Colorado avenue from Lorain to Avon. Commissioner Oscar G. Dunn, vice president of the state association, may be chosen as president and will speak Wednesday at the meeting of horwardens in Columbus.
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Board of County Commissioners
Columbus
Lorain County
Ohio County Commissioners Association
Here
LaGrange
Oberlin
Elyria
Brookdale Cemetery
Colorado Avenue
Lorain
Avon
Oscar G. Dunn
Hor Wardens
Hold Boy Pending Probe of Oberlin Incident
A 16-year-old Oberlin High School student remains in custody for questioning after authorities say he attempted to set fire to Oberlin High School last Friday around 5 p.m. A lit magazine was placed under a long auditorium drape, causing smoke but minimal damage. principal C F Alter described the scene and noted the drapes were fire proof.
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Oberlin High School
C. F. Alter
Alter
Fire Destroys Brighton Township House in Drought
Wellington Ohio February 5 A fire early today destroyed the Toll farm house in Brighton township occupied by Mr and Mrs Joseph Laisvy and daughter who were at breakfast A spark from the chimney is believed to have started the blaze The Wellington fire department could not save the building due to water shortage most furniture on the first floor was saved and the loss was estimated at 3000.
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Wellington, G
Toll Farm
Brighton Township
Joseph Laisvy
Wellington Fire Department
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