State Aid On Lorain Bridge To Be Asked
State Representative William E. Ashbolt sent telegrams to Governor Lavey and Highway Director Jaster urging state funds for a Lorain bridge on State Route Two. Officials plan a Columbus meeting Tuesday to discuss funding, with hopes for 50 percent state financing and possible War Department involvement if federal aid fails. Local leaders debated the cost and necessity amid estimates near two million dollars.
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Willliam E. Ashbolt
Martin L. Lavey
John J. Jaster
Lorain
Ashhbolt
State Highway Committee
House
Black River
State Highway Department
Don W. Harter
John Jaster
Columbus
Harter
War Department
Lorain Harbor
Oscar G. Dunn
Washington
Military Affairs Committee
Dunn
Weather Ohio Fair Tonight and Saturday Outlook
Ohio forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Local thundershowers possible Saturday afternoon in extreme southwest portion. Cooler tonight in southern areas.
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Ohio
Apu
President Roosevelts Bay of Fundy Cruise Update
President Roosevelt sails from Yarmouth aboard the schooner Sewanna heading toward Grand Manan Island after poor luck tuna fishing. He plans to remain near Grand Manan waters until July 28 when his seagoing vacation ends at Campobello. Aboard the Sewanna he reviews communications with Secretary Hi Mecintyra and listens to Alf Landons radio address.
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Roosevelt
Yarmouth
Bay of Fundy
New Brunswick
Grand Manan Island
Grand Manan
Campobello
Bar Harbor
Marvin Hi. Mecintyra
Toy
Alf M. Landon
Yacht Burns Off Lorain Harbor
Cleveland July 24 A $20 000 yacht owned by Samuel S Deutsch of Cleveland burned five miles off Lorain harbor during a storm on a Detroit bound pleasure cruise. Deutsch and five friends Rudolph Deutsch Charles Ginsberg Samuel Mandetker Morris Weiss and Harry Hoover were rescued by a Lorain Coast Guard cutter after engine ignition and life boat swamping forced them to swim to shore. The crew could not extinguish the blaze.
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Cleveland
Lake Mine
Samuel S. Deutsch
Lorain Harbor
Détroit
Lorain
Deutsch
Rudolph Deutsch
Charles Ginsberg
Samuel Mandetker
Morris Weiss
Harry Hoover
Lorain Coast Guard
Paul Farner
Lester Gordon
Coast Guard Station
Coast Guards
Wendel Tells Story Of Being Tortured
Newark July 24 Paul H. Wendel testified before a federal land jury about being kidnapped and tortured into signing a confession to abduct Charles A Lindbergh Jr. The witness described threats and coercive tactics used to extract the confession during the case proceedings.
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Wendel
Newark
N. J
Paul H. Wendel
Federal
Charles A. Lindvergh, Jr
National Tube Announces Overtime Pay Policy
The National Tube Co announces overtime payment rules for hourly and piecework staff at its plants including Lorain works. Daily overtime is paid at time and a half for hours over eight per day, while weekly overtime applies for excess time beyond six days in a row, with at least one rest day each week. The changes take effect August 1, 1858.
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National Tube Co
Lorain Works
Fifteen Alibi Witnesses To Testify In Bank Robbery Case
The state moves to limit alibis for Edward Grom and Anthony Panes in the $4,789 Wellington bank robbery trial. Judge YD Canok rules to constrain expanded alibis beyond those in the first trial, after defense cites lack of detailed alibi notice earlier. Sheriff Clarence W. Dick testified as the state rested its case after deputies spoke.
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Edward Gromand
Anthony Panes
First Wellington Bank
YD. AL Canok
Howard R. Butler
Gromant
Panes
Gromand
Papes
Rutter
Resta
Clarence W. Dick
Loyal Troops In Spain Ready To Halt Rebels
United Press reports from Madrid say government forces pushed north of Madrid, splitting rebel columns led by Gen Emilo Mola and preparing a line in mountains to enclose the capital. Madrid remained quiet despite rebel threats as Azana urged public support and warships renewed active operations against rebel strongholds.
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Spain
Pre Madrid
Madrid
Emu Jo Mola
Expect Crucial Battle North of Madrid
Civil guards storm troops and workers militia move from Madrid northward to meet the rebel army as loyalist forces mobilize from eastern provinces. President Azana appeals for support while fighting rages around the capital and heavy combat continues north of Madrid.
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United Press
Madrid
Manuel Azana
Radao
Paria
Americans In Danger In Embassy
Americans and foreigners are rescued as international warships converge on Spain amid the civil war. France mobilizes warships in Spanish waters to aid nationals, while the United States assists in evacuations of Belgian and other citizens alongside its own. Madrid battles rattle officials report troops defeated north of the capital and retreat into chaos. Embassy staff describe militia on rooftops and sniping near the building as civilians seek safety inside. About 190 Americans in Madrid, along with nearly 1500 others at various ports, await evacuation as ships race to the scene.
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China
Spain
France
United States
Belgium
Janeye
Madrid
State Department
Hrie C. Wendelin
Wendelin
A. B.C
Rain Brings Real Joy To Local Farmers
Rain eased a 20 day crop drought as farmers and residents welcomed a heavy downpour and cooler air. One hour flood dropped an inch near noon. additional 2.3 inches fell overnight, aided by a thunderstorm. Orchard damage appears slight per local officials despite wind.
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Orchardmnen
Herman Davis
Obheriin Water Department
Davia
Landon Visits Kansas Amid Crowd Cheer in Opportune Moment
In Topeka Kansas Governor Alf Landon appears before about 60 supporters on the state house lawn as Mrs Landon clasps his arm and the crowd responds with approving cheers. Landon steps from the capitol entrance to the sunlit speaker's stand amid bunting and glare of spotlights.
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Topena
Kans
Kansas
State House
MM. Landon
Mrs Landon
Sald
Bertrand Snell
No. 2
Landon opens formal campaign for president in plains crowd
Gov Alf Landon accepts the 1936 Republican nomination before a Kansas crowd of 60 000 to 100 000 as he pledges honesty frugality courage and common sense in government. He rails against the New Deal blaming debt and inefficiency while urging constitutional limits and tax prudent reforms. He signals possible inclusion of Democrats in his administration and vows efficient government if elected.
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Kan
Alf M. Landon
Aday
United States
Republican Party
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Kansas
Republican National Committee
Landau
Outfit
New Deal
London
Roosevelt
Landon
Washington
Approval of Landon Speech At Topeka Rally
Prominent visitors at the Republican nomination ceremonies in Topeka voiced immediate approval of Governor Alf M. Landon's acceptance speech. Speakers included John D. M. Hamilton of the Republican National Committee, Senator Henry J. Allen, Representative U. S. Guyer, Senator Arthur Capper, Representative Joseph B. Shannon, and Bertrand Snell, with Mrs. Landon and John M. Landon offering remarks.
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Topeka
Alf M. Landon
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
U. S. Guyer
Kans
Arthur Capper
Joseph B. Shannon
Hoover
Bertrand H. Snell
Mrs. Landon
John M. Landon
Highlights of Landon Speech in Topeka
Governor Alf M Landon outlines the 1936 Republican platform calling for fair issue treatment, end to New Deal policy tremors, and restoring a sound financial house. He argues against federal overreach, stresses American initiative, urges calm, and promotes a free competitive system for opportunity.
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Topeka
Alf M. Landon
Republican Party
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