Roosevelt forces push to end two thirds rule at Democratic convention
Angry Democrats clash over changing the party rules as Roosevelt supporters claim a majority to name a permanent chairman and drop the two thirds requirement. Smith forces denounce tactics while delegates arrive wary of a repeat Madison Square Garden clash and a potential split.
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Chicago
Madison Square’ Garden
Harmoney
Roosevelt
Smith
Madison Square Garden
Baker Attacks Two-Thirds Rule at Democratic Nominating
Cleveland June 25 Newton D Baker denounces efforts to abrogate the Democratic two-thirds rule for presidential nominations calling it the party’s backbone and warning that changing it would embarrass the party and undermine the legitimacy of any candidate. He argues the rule prevents sectional favoritism and maintains party unity.
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Cleveland
Newton D. Baker
Baker
Congress Ties Up In Knots Over Relief Bills
Washington June 26 Congress is unable to adjourn for summer as planned due to sharp conflicts on unemployment relief economy and appropriations. Conferees work toward harmonizing House and Senate relief programs each proposing over 2 billion dollars in expenditure. A final bill is expected to include at least 500 million in bonds for federal public works as President Hoover condemns bond plans as wasteful and pork barrel. Senator Wasner prepares a Senate response on the relief measure.
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The Weather Forecast Ohio Partly Cloudy Tonight
Ohio forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with probable showers in the north and extreme west areas tonight. Sunday will bring warmer conditions in the central and southeast regions.
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Ohio
Board awards coal contracts for Elyria schools 1322-33
The Elyria Board of Education awarded contracts for about 3,200 tons of coal to heat Elyria High School, grade schools, and Ely School for the 1322-33 year. The 2,000 ton High School plant contract went to Elyria Lumber and Coal Co. 1,000 tons for grade schools to Elyria Feed and Coal Co. and 200 tons for Ely School to Inter City Coal and Supply Co. Savings cited by John R. Wilmot include roughly 34 to 40 cents per ton versus last year.
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City Board of Education
Elyria Lumber and Coal Company
Elyria Feed and Coal Company
Ely
Inter City Coal and Supply Company
John R. Wilmot
Lorain Cherry Orchard Shooting Sparks $10,000 Suit
Frank Wisnieswski, father of John Wisnieswski who died in the Lorain cherry orchard shooting, files a $10,000 suit against Frank Smathers, owner of the orchard, charging manslaughter. The youths reportedly entered the orchard for a prank to eat cherries when Smathers opened fire without warning, wounding four others.
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John Wisnieswski
Lorain
Frank Wisnieswki
Frank Smathers
Wisniedwki
Cherry Orchard
City Lacks Title to Street Hindering Sewer Plans
Elyria board of health discussed sewage facility complaints on Shear Street but City Solicitor Howard R. Butler said the city cannot act due to an unclear title to the street. Without clear ownership the city cannot take over the street or assess for a sewer, though officials are working to resolve the issue and hope to obtain title to proceed with improvements.
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Shear Street
Elyria Board of Health
Howard R. Butler
Roof recoating planned for Elyria High gymnasium
Elyria City Board of Education awarded the contract to the Carey Company to recoate the gymnasium wing roof at Elyria High School. Due to uncertain finances, only essential work will proceed this summer, with several other repairs postponed until funding improves.
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Elyria
Elyria High School
City Board of ‘Education
Carey Company
Attitude of Japan on arms cut eyed at Geneva talks
At Geneva on June 25 American disarmament delegates sought the exact extent of Japan's opposition to the Hoover plan and what reservations smaller nations would demand. Japan opposed indefinite extension of travel ratios without revision after 1936 while others eyed international control of arms, ammunition manufacture, and internationalized aviation. Baron Saito briefed Wilson on Japan's reading of the plan. Baron Weizsacker urged cutting tanks mobile guns and land forces. K G Westerman of Sweden voiced general satisfaction after talks with Wilson.
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General Commission
United Press
Spain
Holland
Switzerland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Czecho-Slovakia
Belgium
Hugh Wilson
Troover
Brussels
Baron Saito
Saito
Wilson
Hoover
Tokio
Baron Weizsacker
K. G. Westerman
Perkins Goes Into Lead At U S Open Golf
T Phillip Perkins former British amateur champion shot 74 in the third round at Fresh Meadow Country Club to lead the field with 219. Jose Jurado of Argentina followed with 220 after a 75, his putter costing five strokes to par.
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Fresh Meadow Country Club
Flushing
N. Y
T. Phillip Perkins
Jose Jurado
Argentina
Perkins
Jurado
One Killed Two Hurt When Car Turns Over
CANFIELD W A June 25 One man was killed and three were injured two seriously today when their automobile hit a culvert on the North Jackson Bils worth road and turned over in a small stream John Dueber 45 of Cleveland was killed O B McCarty 37 Cleveland driver of the car escaped with minor injuries Carl L Wendelburg 38 and Thomas D Davis 31 also of Cleveland were reported in critical condition in the Salem City Hospital
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Canfield
Jackson-Bilsworth
John Dueber
Cleveland
O. B. McCarty
Carl L. Wendelburg
Thomas D. Davis
Salem City Hospital
Lorain Grand Jury to Convene Next Tuesday
The Lorain county grand jury will convene next Tuesday to hear evidence in the Oscar Williams murder, and in the Lorain cherry orchard shooting case in which Frank Smathers is held on a manslaughter charge. Don W. Myers, the county prosecuting attorney, said several cases will be considered but the exact number is not yet known. The session will last at least three days.
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Lorain County
Grand Jury
Oscar Williams
Lorain
Cherry Orchard
Frank Smathers
Don W. Myers
Progress on New Edison School Near Lake Avenue
Work on the Thomas A. Edison School near the city limits is advancing rapidly. John R. Wilmot reports concrete for the first floor was to be poured today after earlier delays from water and quicksand. Officials remain hopeful the building will be ready for occupancy at the start of the next school year.
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Thomas A. Edison
Lake Avenue
John R. Wilmot
Farley and Walker Confer With Curry in Chicago
Roosevelt manager James A. Farley met in a conference with John F. Curry leader of Tammany Hall in Chicago. Mayor Jimmy Walker of New York attended the session and Roosevelt workers said the talks carried great significance for the campaign.
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Bulletin
Chicago
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
John F. Curry
Tammany Hall
Jimmy" Walker
New York
Farm Board funding cut sparks staff furlough concern
In Washington on June 25 the Senate trimmed the Independent Offices Supply Bill reducing the Federal Farm Board appropriation from 1 000 000 to 600 000. Chairman Stone warned the cut would dismiss about half the Board's employees and force further furloughs beyond those already imposed under the economy plan.
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Senate Today
Independent Offices
Federal Farm Board
Stone
Ohio May Choose Pomerene For Committee
Former Senator Atlee Pomerene is tipped as the likely Ohio choice for the Democratic convention rules committee. State Chairman Henry G Brunner plans talks with Ohio figures, including Pomerene, to appoint an able leader for retaining the two thirds rule on the convention floor.
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Chicago
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Henry G. Brunner
Brunner
Pomerene
Expect Siam King to Meet Demands of Rebels
In Bangkok on June 25, Siam faces a potential constitutional shift as rebels threaten to curtail King Rajadhipok's powers. The movement, led by military officers with royal aid arrested, aims for limited monarchy or else a republic, while the king contemplates a restrained role.
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Bangkok
Rajadhipok
Huahin
Roosevelt Prohibition Plank Outlined for Democratic Platform
Chicago June 25 The pro Roosevelts push a prohibition plank in the Democratic Platform Committee outlining a full submission of retention or repeal to state constitutional conventions. It favors strict enforcement until popular will is expressed and federal aid for dry states, opposing a return to the saloon. The amendment would be sent to Congress for presentation to state conventions. In a separate note, Camp Iss-See-Keg visitors day invites families to see boys in the Vermilion River camp during the 1932 season.
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Bulletin— Convention
Chicago
Democratic Platform Committee
United Press
Alfred E. Smith
Nro Roosevelt
Congress
Baker Seen as Best Ohio Hope for Break in Roosevelt Deadlock
In Chicago hotel lobbies observers discuss the Roosevelt Smith contest and Ohio support for Baker. Widespread belief Baker might receive a call to dissolve the deadlock and unite factions for the November race against Hoover. Ohio delegates pledge to Governor White on first ballots, while Baker avoids preconvention maneuvers.
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Chicago
Ohio
White
Roosevelt
Smith
Roosevelt forces confident of victory at Democratic convention
Chicago June 25 Roosevelt managers claim to hold the two thirds vote to nominate Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Democratic National Convention next week. James A Farley told United Press the two thirds title fight is won and the other side knows it.
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Roosevelt
Houston
Happy Warrior
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
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Avuota
Huey Long
Louisiana
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Navy
Wilson
Rosevelt Ag
U. P
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jamea A. Farley
United Press
Bright Spots In Business World
New York, June 25. New York, Ontario and Western Rail road reports net income for five months ended May 31 at 816,810 versus 539,568 in 1931. Detroit state employment on May 15 up 1.5 percent from April. Boston Maine Central Railroad May net income 23,966 vs 13,017 in May 1931. Montreal Light Heat and Power four months ended April 30 net profit 34,493,487 vs 4,304,227 in 1931.
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New York, Ontario and Western Railroad
Boston
Maine Central Railroad
Montreal
Montreal Light, Heat and Power Company
Elyria Lorain County Dining and Leisure Directory
A complete directory listing places in Elyria and Lorain County where you can dine dance lunch boat fish and enjoy leisure with family. The notice invites readers to plan Sunday meals and evenings at various centers and venues, highlighting local entertainment and food options for a pleasant family outing tonight.
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Elyria
Lorain County
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