City votes to issue scrip for back salaries plan
A council meeting last night approved a resolution to seek county auditor authorization to issue 1 cent scrip amounting to 30 000 dollars to cover 27 000 dollars in back salaries and other debts. The notes would be non interest bearing and redeemable over five years by taxes or bonds. Merchants show support to ease salary cuts. one councilman voted against.
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Ald
Howard Jer
W. H. WanOster
Neil
Couman O. E. Rankim
Council To Seek Budget Extension Amid August Deadline
Council debates delaying the 1934 city budget to avoid political influence as eight councilors seek office. Rankin urges early release, while Kennedy and others prefer cautious review. A motion to extend time passes with all but Rankin voting yes. Mayor Van Oster is compiling the budget for Finance.
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O. E Rankin
Anna Kennedy
Finance Committee
W. H. van Oster
W. G. Smith
Rankin
Walter Kohn
Harvey Cheney
Postal Receipts Rise In Elyria On June Increase
Postmaster B L Lersch reports Elyria post office receipts from postage sales rose about 20 percent in June compared with June last year. Two consecutive months topped last year, marking a Bona fide gain not due to the 2 cent local rate which began July 1. Workers anticipate higher Elyria mailings with the lower local rate.
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Elyria
B. Lersch
Lersch
Elya
Traffic light request discussed by city council
A request for a traffic light at Ast River Street and Broad Street was presented to the council through Councilman Carl Curtis and referred to committee for action.
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Ast River Street
Broadtreet
Council Lnstght
Carl Urtis
Ohio Weather Forecast Shows Fair Skies and Warmth
The forecast indicates generally fair conditions in Ohio tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the south and cooler readings near Lake Erie. An expected slight drop in temperature tonight is noted with continuing fair weather overall.
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Ohio
South Poron
Lake
Antonio
Monton
Adelgary
Orthfield
Comtinene Fair
Elyria centennial gets honorary chairman and planning
William A. Ely, grandson of Elyria founder Heman Ely, is named chairman of an honorary committee for Elyria's July 21 to 22 centennial celebration. Other members include E F Allen Henry Wurst S H Squire and Mayor W H Van Oster. The event features band concerts industrial exhibits and an industrial parade with multiple committees handling tasks. The industrial parade is set for July 21 and local factories show strong interest.
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William A. Ely
Elyria
E. F. Allen
Henry Wurst
S. H. Squire
W. H. van Oster
Mr. Ely
Heman Ely
Justin Ely
Range 17
Connecticut Western Reserve
Ohio
Jim Armitage
Threats escalate over tariff truce at World Economic Conference
London reports threats against the May 12 tariff truce as the steering committee debates adjournment. Canadian Prime Minister Bennett backs the US stance while gold standard delegates hint at withdrawal if the dollar depreciation harms trade. France reserves possible cancellation if foreign currency depreciation jeopardizes French trade.
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London
R. B. Bennett
Canada
United States
France
Schmeling Marries Film Star Anny Ondra in Berlin
Max Schmeling former world heavyweight champion wed film star Anny Ondra today at Charlottenburg registry office. The couple left for a Baltic coast honeymoon, with a religious ceremony planned later.
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Berlin
Max Schmeling
Anny Ondra
Charlottenburg
Baltic
Fractures Wrist Of Griswold Youth In Auto Attempt
Charles Stang aged 17 of Griswold road sustained a fractured right wrist yesterday when attempting to crank an automobile. He was treated at Memorial hospital where the injury was reduced.
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Charles Stang
Griswold Road
Hy Inite
Memorial Hos
Act to Protect Consumer From Price Gouging
Washington July 6 the administration launches a fight against profiteering as prices rise. The Justice Department will work with Agriculture Secretary Wallace to curb unjustified food price hikes and threaten prosecution. Changes, including a processing tax, may raise living costs while the government vows to prevent profiteering, notably over bread price increases.
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Washington
Justice Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Mayor Seeks Federal Funded Middle Ave Paving Plan
Columbus says State Highway would cover half the $110000 Middle Ave paving. Mayor Van Oster hopes the project qualifies for full funding under the National Recovery Act, aiming to widen the street to a 60 foot boulevard with no center plot. A conference with district engineer Ault and state officials will follow.
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Columbus
State Highway Department
Middle Ave
W. H. van Oster
Ohio
Highway Department
Ault
Ashland
Kidnapped Broker May Be Freed Tonight
Chicago dispatch reports negotiations for the return of John Jake the Barber Factor are near completion. The former Halsted Street barber, wanted in England for a seven million dollar swindle, was abducted last Saturday and may be home within 24 hours as talks led by Jack Arvey and Moe Rosenberg proceed this afternoon.
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Chicago
John
Jake
Factor
United Press
Halsted Street
England
North Shore
Jack Arvey
Moe Rosenberg
Jerome Factor
A. L. Epstein
Epstein
Boy, 7, Hurt In Street Collision At Middle and Seventh
Donald Long, seven, of 244 Seventh Street, sustained minor injuries after running from behind a parked truck into the side of a car driven by A. G. Uthe of 910 Middle Avenue. The crash occurred at Middle Avenue and Seventh Street, police reported.
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Donald Long
Seventh Street
A. G. Uthe
Middle Avenue
Roosevelt backs home action over world recovery
Roosevelt’s policy centers on rapid gains from domestic measures rather than awaiting international consensus. He dismisses European tactics as irrelevant, emphasizing U.S. control of its own fate and confidence from American support. The shift marks a clear reversal of Hoover era aims and follows his London message to the American delegation.
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Washington
United States
America
United Press
Roosevelt
London
Senior Four-H Clubs To Meet Tomorrow At Avon Lake
Lorain county Senior Four-H members and interclub guests will gather for a beach party at Avon Lake near the lake shore tomorrow night. About 75 are expected. caravan departs Ridgeville Town Hall at 7 p.m. open to nonmembers aged 15 plus who have two years Four-H work. Chaperons Mr and Mrs C S Hummel and adviser Miss Alice Bird. Activities include swimming singing and snacks with a varied menu of burgers dogs onions pickles and more. Officers to be elected at July 28 meeting at the Y M C A as the club organizes.
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Lake Hrie
Avon Lake
Lorain County
Ridgeville Town Hall
Avon Lake Park
Margaret Burkley
Margaret Burkley, Ridgeville, Rath Cook
Eaton
Mary Frances Schriver
Beiden
Julian Perkins
Columbia
Seciet Fm
Merton Mason
Ridgeville
Will
Carlisle Jolly Hustlers
Ralph Hasenpflug
Brownhelm
Edward Resinger
Belden
Henry Schriver
C. S. Hummel
Alice Bird
Postpone Action On Swimming Pool Funds
Cascade Park swimming pool, now open, had its funding decision postponed by the council due to uncertainties over raising $500. Park Commissioner Frank Wilford reported the pool was in full operation with 1,500 users yesterday. He noted Sunday closure remains best due to out of town visitors.
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Cascade Park
Council
Frank Wilford
W. G. Smith
Wilford
Tax Commission Calls 600 Lorain County Taxpayers
About 600 Lorain County residents who failed to fully list personal property will be summoned by state tax commission representatives Fry and Bower. Notices had not been sent earlier, and those with incomplete or missing returns must adjust matters during the weeklong visit. Penalties may drop from 59 to 5 percent for those who respond. commission checks stock records to verify accuracy of personal property returns.
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State Tax Commission
Co. H. Fry
O. F. Bower
Tax Commission
Commission
Fry
Hurricane Will Stake Ten Today
Hurricane danger along the Texas Gulf Coast with gusts near Padre Island and Brownsville. The storm, moving from Western Cuba, tests seas and tides as residents evacuate low beaches and brace for landfall.
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Hurricane
Brownsville
Padre Island
Gulf of Mexico
Corpus Christy
Tex
Texas Gulf Coast
Cuba
Gulf
Weather Bureau
Bonseville
Temas
Industrial output and steel rise in July reports
Data from the Edison Electric Institute shows US electricity production up 13.7 percent for the week ended July 1 from a year earlier, the largest gain since 1929. The Commerce Department notes June industrial output at its highest since mid-1931, with May employment up five percent and payrolls near peak. Iron Age reports steel output at 56 percent capacity this week as auto demand grows and prices adjust to costs.
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New York
United States
Edison Electric Institute
Washington
Department of Commerce
Department
Iron Age
Governor White Signals Inevitable Ohio Extra Session
Governor White said an extraordinary session of the Ohio Legislature is inevitable, citing the Tax Commission's Stop Gap plan and projected revenue shortfalls. The report forecast that fuel and cigarette taxes would not meet targets, likely delaying action until September and allowing the administration to sign or not sign measures as needed.
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Columbus
Ohio Leginture
White
State Tax Commission
Senate
Tax Commissions
Tax Commission
Carltonas Columbus
Commission m Tir
Commission
Seven Injured In Accident Near New London
Seven members of an Ashland family were injured when their car skidded into a ditch near New London Ohio while attempting to pass a truck on Route 60. Driver Alice Shoup 18 and Martha Markey 4 were among those treated. F H Shoup and others remained hospitalized. The group had postponed a Cedar Point trip due to Fourth of July traffic.
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New London
Cedar Point
Route 60
F. H. Shoup
Cut
Bruis
Alice
Betty Jane
C. J. Markey
Martha
Doris
New London Hospital
Alice Shoup
Claude Bracy
Miss Shoup
Shoup
Lorain County Savings and Trust seeks waivers for deposits
Officials urge remaining depositors to return waiver forms to reopen the bank. The campaign faced delays as a small group resisted sending in waivers. A bank spokesman said depositors demand action and unsigned waivers hinder progress.
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Lorain County Savings and Trust Co
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