Bitter Cold WaveRaces Across The Nation From Coast To Valleys
A powerful cold wave stretched from the Pacific coast to flood regions along the Lower Ohio Valley, delivering sub zero readings in Montana and heavy snows across the West and Midwest. The Ohio River neared a crest near Louisville as Red Cross officials warned of further hardship for flood refugees.
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United Press
Pacuy
Ohio Valley
California
Great Lakes
Alabama
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Rockies
Florida
Montana
Middlewest
Washington
Oregon
Dakotas
Minnesota
Ohio
Tennessee
Louisville
H A Downs
Chicago
Texas
New York
Fort Peck
Sheridan County
Red Cross
Kentucky
Joseph Schultz
Evansville
Ind
Cargo
Mississippi
Property Claim Rises in Lorain Bridge Project
Unforeseen costs for land needed for two new Lorain bridge projects prompt property owners to seek an extra 1800 dollars for a small triangular river plot overlooked in plans. County commissioners and appraisers met to determine possible adjustments.
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Lorain
Old Age Pensions In Ohio Reach 24 Million In January
In Columbus on February 9, Old Age assistance checks totaling 2,510,319 were paid to 111,183 persons in January. Thomas McCaw, Old Age Pension chief, said the average grant of 22.38 dollars marked a 0.43 dollar decrease from December. Revisions begun last September influenced the lower average.
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Columbus
Thomas McCaw
Weather summary for Ohio and inland region
Cloudy with rain in the south and snow in the north tonight and Friday. Little temperature change expected. Disturbance moved into the North Atlantic. Barometers high over Canada and northern and eastern U S. Cold across Canada and the northern lake region. Snow from the central and northern Rockies to the Great Lakes. rain, locally heavy, elsewhere.
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Ohio
Lake Region
North Atlantic
Canadian
United States
Colorado
Canada
Dakotas
Mostana
Wyoming
Rockies
Great Lakes
Six Trustees Reelected At Elyria Memorial Hospital Meeting
Six trustees were reelected at Elyria Memorial Hospital’s annual meeting. Five new hospital company members were elected: T W Laun don F G Emerick George W Illingston George Calvert and Lex Brown. The nominating committee recommended these names led by Police Chief E J Stankard. The gathering also expressed appreciation for a $25 300 contribution from Mrs George Stevens Jr for Gates Hospital for Crippled Children and its ongoing support.
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Elyria Memorial Hospital
Hospital
C Hudnutt
R C
Aho
George Stevens Jr
Gates Hospital
Hospital Head Sees Early Campaign For Group Hospitalization
Frank W Hoover Elyria Memorial Hospital superintendent told the annual hospital company meeting that an early campaign to launch a Lorain County group hospitalization plan is possible. He cited state-law changes as a potential delay, noted the plan targets average income subscribers, and stressed its aim to reduce unpaid bills while benefiting local hospitals. Hoover highlighted a recent $33,000 in equipment upgrades, the need for new laundry gear, and pending replacements in X-ray and operating room equipment. The 1938 hospital report showed gains in several departments, with births and other metrics near or above 1937 records.
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Campaig
Lorain County
Frank W Hoper
Elyria Memorial Hospital
St Josephs Hospital
Larain
Hoover
American College of Surgeons
American Hospital Association
Ohio Hospital Association
Ohio Association
Purge Claim Angers Roosevelt Fight Splits Democrats
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia charges President Roosevelt with plans to purge conservative Democrats in the 1940 campaign. The dispute widens party rifts as Glass allies with Senator Harry Byrd and accuses the White House of trying to discredit Virginia senators via nominations.
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Washington
Carter Glass
D. Va
Roosevelt
Senate
White House
Virginia
Vairignia
Harry F Byrd
Glass
Fry
Byrd
Secretary of the Treasury
John J Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Mr Roosevelt
Floyd H Roberts
Thomas R Ambhe
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Amhe
Roberts
Roberts Thelet
James H Price
Byrd Glass
Mde
Senate Judiciary Committee
Virgina
Pope's Illness Persists Amid Vatican Update
Vatican reports the Popes health remains weak with low mood and general weakness and a slight fever. Dr Giovanni Rice, his physician, spent the night at his side as three days of prayer were ordered in Rome churches for his recovery and plans for the Lateran Treaty anniversary ceremonies continued with hope he will attend.
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Rome
Vatican City
Vatican
Giovanni Rice
Italy
Lus
Italy Calls In Army Specialists Amid Mobilization Reports
A semi-official statement says Italy is accelerating military preparations as British and French support solidifies. Reports in political circles indicate officers and specialists from three to four army classes are being called to the colors.
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BOME
Italy
Benes Sees Hope War in Europe May Be Averted
Eduard Benes former president of Czechoslovakia said war in Europe could be avoided though he warned the outcome remains uncertain. He spoke in New York before lecturing at the University of Chicago and stressed Czech resilience and continued national development amid Munich pact questions. Benes planned to travel to Chicago Feb 15 and stay through May 20.
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New York
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovaka
Europe
Benes
Washington
University of Chicago
Sudentenland
Germany
Un American Probe Proposal In Ohio Before House
Columbus Ohio February 9 a resolution before the Ohio House proposes a Little Die s committee to investigate un American activities. Rep John J Carres of Cuyahoga introduces a five member House five member Senate inquiry to study reports of activities deemed unfriendly to democratic institutions.
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Ohio
House
Columbus
House of Representatives
Little Dies
John J Carres
Cuyahoga
Nationalists Seize on Negrin Flight at Port Bou
Nationalist troops moved toward the Spanish coastal town of Port Bou to seize Premier Negrin before he could cross into France. Negrin left Le Perthus for Port Bou after a cabinet meeting and, as Solchaga’s column pressed toward the town, Loyalist forces fled into France.
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Perpignan
Port Bou
Fremer
Juan Negrin
Spain
Negrin
le Perthus
Valencia
Francisco Franco
France
Navarrrese
Jose Solchaga
Solchaga
Catalonia
Three Criminal Trials Scheduled for Next Week
Assistant Prosecutor William Wickens reports three criminal trials are set for next week. Charles Sagert of Lorain faces a Tuesday trial for breaking up a boxcar. Tony Ferraro, indicted for receiving whiskey stolen from Elyria night clubs, holds a Wednesday trial, with Charles Sweet and William Borne also indicted for burglary. Thursday’s schedule includes Mary Vandecar of Lorain for operating a house of prostitution and Evelyn Holmes and Jerry Evans in another case.
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William Wickens
Charles Sagert
Lorain
Tony Ferraro
Elyria
Charles Sweet
William Borne
Ferraros
Mary Vandecar
Evelyn Holmes
Jerry Evans
Two Subdivisions Yet to Consent to Relief Bonds
Commissioner Clerk Fred Ruth says three subdivisions Wellington Penfield and Russia joined in county relief bond issuance of 230000, leaving Eaton and Carlisle as the remaining two to approve. A committee including Ruth Solicitor Harvey Cheney of Elyria and Solicitor Wayne Black of Avon Lake will visit the final two today.
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Fred Ruth
Ruth
Wellington Penfield
Russia
Eaton
Carlisle
Ruh
Harvey Cheney
Elyria
Wayne Black
Avon Lake
President Roosevelt Shelters From A Head Cold
President Roosevelt, resting in the White House study, followed the advice of White House physician Dr Ross McIn ire and stayed away from the executive offices due to a slight head cold. He remained in residence at the executive mansion.
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Hal
Washington
President Roosevelt
Ross Mcinire
White House
Roosevelt
Executive
Manson
Fate of Mare De Larrinaga Believed Result of Sinking
CHATHAM Mass Feb 9 Radio Marine reported wreckage sighted near the last distress position of the British freighter Mare De Larrinaga. The Veendam could not find the ship or survivors after SOS calls and a stormy sea left 37 men feared lost.
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Chatham
Mass
Radio Marine
Aurania
Longitare
New York
Maria de Larrinaga
Maries Chatham Mass
Wysor Sees Improvement In 1939 Outlook
BR J Wysor president of Republic Steel Corp after returning to Cleveland from the Pacific Coast reported California businessmen expect 1939 to exceed 1938 but not reach 1937 levels. He noted steel production above 50 percent capacity, up from 30 percent a year earlier, and urged stabilization of steel output to reduce wide fluctuations.
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BR J Wysor
Republic Steel Corporation
Cleveland
Pacific Coast
Steel and Tubes, Inc
Elyma
Wysor
California
Wyser
Weather Aids Preparations For New Industry In Elyria
Favorable weather accelerates work at the former Columbia Steel plant as three buildings are prepared for American Rolling Mills Company occupancy. A track wall and new roof are being added while a representative arrives to supervise. If conditions remain favorable, Manufacturers and Fabricators of Cleveland may begin operations in Elyria in March, after securing a long term lease on three of the nine buildings.
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Columbia Steel Company
American Rolling Mills Company
Cleveland
Elyria
Cleveland Company
Boy Injured Slipping at Gate School Hall
Herbert Heath aged 16 of 235 Eve Street suffered lacerations to his hand and head after slipping and forcing his hand through a door during a hallway incident at Gate School at 9 30 PM yesterday. He received medical treatment and was taken to Memorial Hospital. Police report notes injuries.
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Herbert Heath
Eve Street
Gateg School
Poli Dyvia“ Memorial Hospital
Bia
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