Oil Plot To Escape From Ohio Prison
Columbus March 6 Ohio penitentiary guards searched cells for tools and weapons in a bid to break out. Six inmates are implicated in the plan. A 30 foot rope of twine and toweling was found in the woolen mill. Four convicts confessed and two others are under suspicion. Runners caps, red cloth, would enable escape from the yard. The warden said the plot was known for months but not stopped until yesterday.
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Columbus
Ohio
Arden Frank D. Henderson
Henderson Sid Hed
J James
Serret
Henderson
Cave-Ins Emerge in Shenandoah Amid Growing Fissures
Shenandoah Pa March 6 two endanger spots were revealed as widening fissures raise fear of more collapses in the anthracite city. The Gozinsky building was condemned after inspection found it near collapse. A 17 member mining expert panel descended for a second time as two more cave-ins were expected in sections south and near the fringe area damaged by Monday’s collapse.
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Shenandoah
Gozinsky
Cdr
Theity
Philadelphia and Teading Coal and Iron Company
Russians Claim Finnish Air Losses In War Report
Moscow says invading Soviet troops captured Viipuri Bay area towns and Reven island along with Syonion. An army communique reports Neetela near Karisalmi east of the Vilppuri Sortavala railroad and claims 21 Finnish planes shot down in air battles yesterday.
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Moscow
Viipuri Bay
Neetela
Reven
Sland
Syonion
Karisalmi
Vilpurisortavala
Weather outlook for Ohio and regions across the map
Cloudy with light snow tonight and Thursday, colder Thursday. Northeastern disturbance persists over New England, another low over the Texas Panhandle. High pressure in Central Valleys and Northwest. Lake Region Ohio Valley and South Atlantic states see colder air, Central Plains warmer. Light to moderate precipitation reported from Florida Northeast, northern Utah and Colorado into the Dakotas.
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Ohio
New England
Texas Panhandle
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
South Atlantic
Central Plains
Florida
Utah
Colorado
Dakotas
British Killings and Prisoners in First War Engagement
Berlin reports the first British German infantry clash of the war on Tuesday. Twenty British soldiers were killed and 16 were taken prisoner in a surprise Western Front raid. One German soldier was killed. The German News Agency Dr N. B. provided the tally and details.
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Berlin
U.P
Dr N. B
Qone
Former Judge Manton Pays Fine and Begins Term
Former Senior Judge Martin T. Manton paid a $10,000 fine for selling judicial decisions and prepared to surrender to start a two year prison term at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary tomorrow. His attorney presented a certified check as the deadline approached.
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New York
Martin T. Manton
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Lewisburge Federal Penitentiary
Manton
Edmund D. Wilson
Hope Abandoned For Plane Carrying Seven Passengers And Crew Of Five
Hope faded for a Mexican Aviation Company plane missing with seven passengers and a five member crew after contact was lost between Vera Cruz and Merida. The flight departed Mexico City at 7 AM yesterday, was last heard from near Vera Cruz, with favorable weather reported. All aboard were Mexican, including a woman and a child.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Merida
Vera Crag
Britain defends Clipper Mail search in Bermuda
London reports Undersecretary Richard A. Butler rejected claims that Britain blundered in inspecting Pan American Airways Clipper Mail at Bermuda. He said the action was correct and justified by what was found, asserting belligerents may examine mail brought within jurisdiction.
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London
U.P
Richard A. Butler
House of Commons
Great Britain
Pan-American Airways
Bermuda
George Strauss
Liathorite
Butler
Morever
Molotov to Visit Bucharest for Soviet Romanian Pact
Forecasts say Premier Molotov will travel to Bucharest to sign a Soviet Romanian non aggression pact. Officials emphasize a planned discussion while Molotov is in the city, aiming to ease tensions over fears of Soviet claims on Bessarabia and the Romanian frontier provinces.
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Bucharest
Vincheslav M
Denounce Britain's Palestine Policy in Commons Debate
In London on March 6 Philip Noel-Baker, a Labour MP, moved a censure motion in the House of Commons condemning Britain’s Palestine policy as arbitrary and reactionary. He criticized the land regulations announced last week which barred Jewish settlement in some areas and restricted them in others.
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London
Philip Noel-Baker
Palestine
House of Commons
Otters
Red Army gains on Viipuri Bay shore frontier
Berlin based paper reports Red Army established positions at three points on the western shore of the Bay of Viipuri after heavy fighting. Finnish forces rushed to shore to blunt the advance as the battle continues. Helsinki dispatch notes continued hostilities.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Berlinvske Aftenavis
Helsinki
Red Army
Bay of
Viipuri
Netherlands Submarine O-11 Sinks After Collision
The Netherlands submarine O-11 sank off Helder Naval Base after a collision with a naval tug. Two crew members drowned from a 29 member crew.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Helder
Local Legion Backs Warner for National Commander
Elyria Post No 12 American Legion backs Milo J Warner of Toledo for National Commander next year. Warner’s WWI service and Legion leadership, including Ohio Department Commander in 1923, cited. Post supports Juvenile Boys Vacation Camp and Judge H H Nye’s delinquency program with active and financial aid. Elyria Legion notes long time success with auto license plates E-12 as a popular series.
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Ohio Street
Elyria Post No. 12
American Legion of Ohio
Milo J. Warner
Toledo
American Legion
Milo Warner
H. H. Nye
Lorain County
Post No. 12
Taft aide Ingalls meets Alf Landon in Topeka
David Ingalls campaign manager for Sen. Robert Taft held talks with former Gov. Alf Landon in Topeka about Taft’s bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Landon did not endorse but signaled Kansas should back Sen. Arthur Capper for the delegation’s honorary vote.
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Topeka
Kans
David Ingalls
Cleveland
Robert A. Taft
Alf. M. Landon
Taft
Landon
Arthur Capper
Karis
Kansas
Roosevelt Seeks Donahey Conferral Over Ohio Race
President Roosevelt said at a press conference he plans to ask Senator Vic Donahey to come to the White House for discussions within a week or ten days. Donahey has announced retirement from politics after his present term. The President expressed hope Donahey would run again for re election or for Governor of Ohio, praising him as a valuable public servant. Donahey stated his retirement decision is final and he will not seek renomination this year.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Vic Donahey
D. C
White House
Donahey
Ohio
Bricker
General Assembly
House
Senate
Bigelow
Herbert S. Bigelow
Cincinnati
Foresta
Pension Issue Worries Ohio Republicans
Ohio Republicans fear a spring or summer special session to address old age pensions to align with federal funding. Gov Bricker aides warn cost could rise 3 to 8 million annually, risking surplus, taxes, and campaign politics. Dems push the issue. Republicans worry about funds and public support.
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Columbus, CO
Bricker
Ohio
Congress
Were You Born On St Patrick's Day Readers invited to share birthdays
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers born on St Patrick's Day March seventeenth to write to the editor. A overheard conversation sparked the call for responses from birthday readers to share their coincidence.
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St. Patrick’s Day
March Seventeenth
Chronicle-Telegram
St. Patrick's Day
Hospital Bombed in Finnish Town by Russian Air Raid
Finns charged that 32 Russian bombing planes killed about 50 people and wounded 200 in a civilian town with an army hospital in south central Finland. Fifteen were killed by direct hits on the hospital and about 25 women and children died at an air raid shelter. Reds were at Mikkeli Kuopio and Lahti. Russian attempts to cross the ice near Viipuri were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Finland
Mikkeli
Kuopio
Lahti
Finnish Gulf
Haapa
Virolahti Islands
Gulf of Finland
Viipuri
Await Rush At Income Tax Office In Elyria
The income tax office in the Elyria post office basement expects a high speed filing surge before the March 15 deadline. Deputy Collector Patrick A. Radiran says the office will stay open until 4 38 P M Saturday and daily 8 30 to 5 until March 15 to handle the rush. William E. Sykes of Cleveland assists Radican with returns as local filings are sent to Cleveland daily.
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Elyria
Patrick .A. Radiran
Radican
Elyrians
William E. Sykes
Cleveland
Two Children Die When Steve Explodes In Ohio Home
PAINESVILLE March 6 Two children Ruby Cobb seven and June Cobb six died in a kitchen stove explosion that burned the house. Their parents William and Sally Cobb were injured. Sally jumped from a second story window after tossing her nine month old daughter Sally to a snowbank for safety.
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Painesville
William E. Cobb
Lake Co. Memorial Rosal
Sally Cobb
Sally
Ruby
Load Limitations Resolution Approved for County Roads
County Commissioners approved an annual Spring load limit to protect lighter pavements as ground thaws. The limit is set at 7% tons including the vehicle and applies to roads such as Abbe, Baumhart, Chestnut Ridge, Columbia West River, and others listed by County Engineer Harry L. Dunham.
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Harry L. Dunham
Abbe
Baumhart
Chestnut Ridge
Columbia West River
Durkee
Toledo Executive John A Geismar Dies at 61
John A Geismar president of the National Supply Company died in Toledo after a six month illness. He joined the firm as a clerk in 1901, led the sales organization in 1919, became vice president and general manager in 1924, and was named president last April.
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Toledo, O
John A Geismar
National Supply Company
County fund seeks 1210 for Judge Nye suit amid dwindling balance
Commissioners Dunn Davidson and DeChant faced a possible contempt issue as Common Pleas Court ordered a $1,210 boost for Judge H J Nye's juvenile department. The contingent fund, used for unanticipated actions like mandamus, stood at $372.36 after transfers to the Health Association and state examiners.
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Nye
Oscar Dunn
John E. Davidson
Edward DeChant
Yterday
Shell Common Pleas Court
H. J. Nye
Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Common ‘Pleas Court
Nyer
Intangible Tax May See a 50 Percent Rise Predict
Deputy Auditor Clark Phinney forecasts intangible tax collection to rise about 50 percent. Last year intangible tax returns totaled around 80 900 tied to 1938 stock yields. with better business, an estimated 120 000 for the current year. Tangible tax duplicates stand around 23 500 000 and rise about 1 000 000 annually since 1932. 10 000 returns are typical yearly. March 1 deadline for tangible tax returns, April 10 for payment, 1 000 returns filed today.
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Clark Phinney
Phinney
Funds For Relief Of Finns Are Being Received
The Lorain County committee for Finnish Relief Inc reports about 2500 letters sent for Finland aid. In three days 69 responses total $247.54. Every cent goes to Finnish Relief with campaign costs paid by the committee from their own subscriptions.
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Lorain
Finnish Relief Fund Profits From Dispute
County Engineer Harry L. Dunham won a dispute over a $4.10 meals expense while on county business away from Elyria. Commissioners John F. Davidson and Edward DeChant approved the bill, Oscar Dunn opposed. Dunham said engineers have a right to their expenses and handed the $410 to the Finnish Relief fund. He will not present further personal expense accounts.
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Harry L. Dunham
Dunham
Elyria
John F. Davidson
Edward DeChant
Oscar Dunn
Archbishop Stritch to Be Enthroned in Chicago Tomorrow
Archbishop designate Samuel Alphonsus Stritch arrives with 2000 clergy and laity to assume leadership of the Chicago archdiocese serving about 1.4 million Catholics. The enthronement at Holy Name Cathedral will be conducted by Apostolic Delegate Amicto Giovanni Ciengani.
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Chicago
America
Samuel Alphonsus Stritch
Pius XII
George Gardinal Mundelein
Vich Chicago
Milwaukee
Cathedral of the Holy Name
Stritch
Amicto Giovanni Ciengnani
United States
Man Held For Theft Of Checks
Police hold a 25 year old father of two for stealing five WPA and old age pension checks from mailboxes. The suspect admitted the thefts over four months and will be turned over to federal Secret Service agents for prosecution after investigation by federal authorities.
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Federal
Secret Service
L. E. Sweet
Yeu
Release One Italian Ship Holds Eight Others
London March 6 The ministry of economic warfare announced that one Italian ship held in contraband control, the Collier Loasso, has been released after sailing from its port of departure before March 2. It carries German coal and is now en route to Italy. Eight other ships in the Deal blockade area will have their coal unloaded and kept as prize of war. Britain also prepared a firm but conciliatory rejection of Italy's protest against the blockade of German coal exports.
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London
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Loasso
Italy
Deal
Britain
Strike Settled at Spencer Manufacturing Co
W. C. Summers of the International Association of Machinists announced the Spencer plant strike is settled. A contract recognizing the union with wage adjustments was signed in Cleveland by company officials and union leaders, with about 500 workers eligible for membership, and workers returning to their jobs amid harmonious labor relations.
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Spencer Manufacturing Co
Spencer
W. C. Summers
Grand Lodge
International Association of Machinists
American Federation of Labor
Cleveland
Summers
Union
Car Skid Causes Sprained Ankle At West River Street
Miss Virginia Nagy 22 of 54% Trondale street treated at Elytia Memorial Hospital for a sprained ankle after the car she rode in skidded on West River street near Filbert street and hit a telephone pole. Driver was John Pachuta 119 Floralcourt. two other passengers uninjured. Car damage extensive.
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Virginia Nagy
Trondale Street
Elytia Memorial Hospital
West River Street
Filbert Street
John Pachuta
Floralcourt
Steve
Erma Doman
Vulcan Street
Automobile Hits Bike Killing 15 Year Old Boy
In Athens last night a bicycle rider, 15 year old Marth Austin McCune, died after being struck near his home by a car driven by Andrew J. Price, 34, of Glouster. The deceased was the son of Mrs Hester McCune of Trimble.
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Athens
Marth
Austin McCune
Hester McCune
Trimble
Andrew J. Price
Glouster
Fire destroys hangar at La Guardia Field
Five men died? The readable text states five destroyed an uncompleted 150000 hangar at La Guardia Field last night. The fire did not interfere with plane traffic.
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New York
Five
la Guardia Field
Commercial Air Lines
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