Japan Quits League of Nations
United Press reports Japan withdrew from the League of Nations at Geneva on March 27. The move raises two major questions: how Japan will realign with Germany and what Japan will do with its mandate islands once controlled by the League, including potential fortifications affecting U.S. naval policy. France, Britain, and their Indo China and Pacific dominions are noted as linked to the two issues.
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United Press
Geneva
Japan
League of Nations
Germany
Russia
Poland
East Prussia
United States
France
Indo China
Great Britain
Hong Kong
Australia
New Zealand
Brazil
Paraguay
Germany Stands Firm on Versailles Revision Policy
Berlin reports Germany will defy the Versailles treaty unless offered a satisfactory revision. Sir John Simon and Adolf Hitler concluded two days of talks aiming to move Europe from war toward peace. Germany insists not to be forced and awaits an attractive proposal from Britain France and Italy.
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Berlin
Germany
Sir John Simon
Great Britain
Adolf Hitler
Europe
France
Italy
Hitler
Simon
London
Nome
Eight Indicted By Grand Jury
Eight indictments were returned by the grand jury after a one day session. The May term opens next week and arraignments are set for Thursday. The list includes Stanley Korowski and Leo Aresda of Lorain for auto stealing and others from Cleveland Elyria and Sheffield Township. Two indictments are secret. No indictment was returned against Richard Elliott of Elyria on an assault charge.
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Howard Ruitnler
William Wickens
Guy B. Findley
Stanley Korowski
Leo Aresda
Lorain
Joe Maron
Cleveland
William Orvis
Elyria
John Paten, Jr
Ohio Weather Tonight Rain to Snow Likely
A weather bulletin notes rain tonight in Ohio with a potential change to snow Thursday. The east may see warmer air briefly before a colder, more persistent thaw sets in Thursday and thereafter.
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Ohio
Roosevelt Studies Works Relief Plans in Southern Seas
President Roosevelt cruised in Southern waters aboard Vincent Astor’s Nourmahal yacht, refining details of a new works relief setup tied to a proposed 4.0 billion dollar program. He rode from Jacksonville on the destroyer Farragut and joked with Secretary McIntyre while Senior Secretary Howe lay ill at the White House. The trip’s length hinges on Howe’s condition as Nourmahal and Farragut patrol near the coast, with a return possible around April 19.
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Miami
Fla
Roosevelt
Vincent Astor
Nourmahal
Farragut
Jacksonville
Congress
Marvin H. McIntyre
Mr. Roosevelt
Louis M. Howe
White House
Nourmahai
Grange Officers of County Meet Friday
Lorain County Grange officers plan a Friday dinner at the Oberlin Methodist church at 7:50 p m to discuss Grange matters. All county officers and spouses are invited, along with Juvenile Grange matrons, and Arthur Dawson of South Euclid Grange will speak on Grande Benefits. If unable to attend, absent officers should send representatives to ensure countywide representation.
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Lorain County
Oberlin Methodist Church
Arthur Dawson
South
Euclid Grance
Germans Seek Action Over Memel Death Sentence
Berlin reports German officials and public outcry over four Memel executions prompt urgent measures to halt the sentences and press for a fuller review of German rights in Memel amid condemnations.
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Berlin
Memel
Meme
John Buchan Named Governor General of Canada
London March 27. John Buchan has been appointed governor general of Canada, an official announcement stated today.
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Canada
London
John Buchan
Dust Plague Returns To Middle West
Dust storms sweep the Middle West causing nine deaths and extensive livestock losses as denuded plains collapse under a new storm. Rail and air schedules disrupted while a wide area from Nebraska to northern Texas endures shifting winds, plummeting temperatures, and near zero visibility in sudden dust events.
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Kansas City
Middle West
Nebraska
Kansas
Wyoming
Colorado
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Denver
Inquiry On Ohio Relief Under Way
Columbus hearing on relief personnel set qualifications approved by federal authorities and based on local recommendations. Henderson testified that college education and some social work experience were preferred for higher grades, with many workers hired prior to standard adoption gaining field experience amid ongoing personnel changes. The panel included federal relief administrator Stillman and Dayton Frost, noting losses to higher paid positions elsewhere.
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Columbus
State Relief Commission
Frank J. Henderson
C. C. Stillman
Ohio
William A. Walls
Dayton Frost
Relief Department
Henderson
Mary Irene Atkinson
Federal Relief Service
State Division of Charities
Cleveland
Legion Post Declares No Involvement In City Strikes
Elyria Post 12 of the American Legion adopts a resolution stating it takes no part in any Elyria strikes. The measure, approved March 12 by the executive committee and announced by Adjutant H. E. Agate, precedes plans for a Lorain County Legion banquet in April. State Commander William Ronald and state chaplain Scott are slated to attend, with E. D. Nielsen directing arrangements. The gathering includes a county-wide party of 49 at The Hedges, LaPorte, on April 4. The post also advances an accident prevention month campaign to educate children on safety, and the next meeting on April 2 will initiate new members.
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Elyria
American Legion
H. E. Agate
Lorain County Legion
William Ronald
Mr. Scott
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Agate
E. D. Nielsen
LaPorte
Legion
Better Season On Great Lakes Foreseen
Sailors prepare for a strong Great Lakes season with ships overhauled and engines greased as ore shipments from Superior and Michigan docks await. Industry faces potential coal strike risk, but optimism grows that iron ore traffic will rise if industrial activity remains steady.
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Cleveland
Great Lakes
Lake Superior
Superior
Michigan
Socrezion
Force In Strike Zone Reduced By Sheriff
Police arrested Stirl ing Eddington of Cleveland street for disorderly conduct after attempting to start a riot near the strike area on Bond street around 9 p.m. He was stopped by officers near the B and O Railroad track beside the Steel and Tubes Company plant where 160 workers were on strike. Eddington was taken to headquarters and booked.
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Stirling Eddington
Cleveland Street
Bond Street
Eddington
Steel and Tubes Company
Reddington
McGrath
Elyria
Elyria Center Of Dairying Fruit And Truck Farming
Elyria sits at the heart of a productive Ohio region noted for dairying fruit and truck farming. The piece highlights stable resources, long term prosperity, and support from fifteen local businesses, signaling agriculture as a specialized big business with strong prices and substantial county livestock.
Elyria’s Diverse Agriculture Shapes Lorain County
R Kenneth Evans notes Elyria sits in a strong dairying, fruit and truck farming region. County data shows 3355 farms with three quarters owner-operated, Lorain County ranks high in population and health, and dairy alone accounts for about 40 percent of farm income while vegetables contribute 27 percent.
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Union
Elyria
Lorain County
Annual Meeting Of Hospital Co This Evening
The Elvira Memorial Hospital Company hosts its annual dinner meeting in the hospital dining room at 6 30 pm. Paul H. King Detroit federal judge and new International Society for Crippled Children president will speak on the international outlook for crippled children. E F Allen Elyria founder and former president will introduce him. The program includes the hospital superintendent Frank W Hoover report and a talk by Dr C H Heyman Cleveland orthopedic surgeon. Mrs C S Johnson presents the ladies auxiliary activities. R B Lersch vice president presides in F A Smythe’s absence.
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International Society For Crippled Children
Elvira Memorial Hospital Company
WlIl
Paul H. King
Detroit
International Society
E. F. Allen
Elyria
King
Allen
Geneva
Switzerland
Hague
Netherlands
Frank W. Hoover
C. H. Heyman
Cleveland
the Gates Hospital
Ladies’ Auxiliary
C. S. Johnson
R. B. Lersch
Victor Reese Named Superintendent Of The State Arsenal
Columbus March 27 General announcement appoints Captain Victor C. Reese of North Ridgeville as superintendent of the state arsenal succeeding Major Clyde E. Lemiell who resigns to head the State reemployment office in Akron.
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Columbus
Victor C. Reese
North Ridgeville
Emil F. Marx
Capt. Reese
Clyde E. Lemiell
Akron
Mathews Post Goes To Ashtabula Man
Clarence H. Burk, new director of the aquar control department, announced Jed Huamphrey of Ashtabula as chief enforcement officer. Burk blocked appeals of E Go Mateus, once director in Syed sera, citing civil service exemptions. The action halts Mathews’ bid to contest removal and signals further exempt positions to be announced.
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Columbus
Clarence H. Burk
Aquar Control Department
Jed Huamphrey
Ashtabula
Ru Burk
Mathews
Burk
Davey
Suspended Lorain Police Chief After Raid Dispatch
Police Chief Theodore Walker of Lorain was suspended by Mayor E A Braun for failing to enforce vice laws. Acting Chief George Knapp immediately led a swift raid on disorderly houses, illegal liquor sales, and gambling, detaining 52 people, many booked for municipal court. Walker, in service 22 years, may appeal to the civil service commission.
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Theodore B. Walker
Lorain
E. A. Braun
D. E. Rogers
Rogers
Walker
Braun
George Knapp
Thertillon
Civil Service Commission
Plans For Reorganization Of Colson Co.
Two hundred preferred stockholders met at the First Congregational church to discuss Colson Co.’s reorganization. T L Moise chaired, outlining company history since 1927 and stock voting rights. Cleveland attorney Nadler spoke on a proposed plan and negotiations with creditors and stockholders. Ralph Murbach and Robert Rice commented, stockholders raised questions, and a committee was formed to work with creditors and stockholders toward an equitable plan.
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Golson Company
First Congregational Church
T. L. Moise
Moise
Colson Company
Nadler
Cleveland
Robert Rice
Ralph Murbach
Colson
Deadline Near On Tax Returns
Country Auditor CS Keiser issued a warning as less than half of 1000 personal and classed tax returns have been filed. Taxpayers must file by Monday or face penalties. those paying now owe half the tax, with the second half due next October.
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Fed
CS Keiser
Kelser
Townsend May Seek Presidency in 1956
Dr. Francis E. Townsend of California, sponsor of the Townsend pension plan, will run for president in 1956 unless Congress adopts his plan. Capt. Charles Hawks, Townsend’s representative, said Townsend is in Washington and will decide based on Congressional action.
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Boston
Francis E. Townsend
California
United States
Congress
Charlies M. Hawks
Townsend
Washeington
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Kermit Roosevelt
Astor
Grange Officers
Baca County
Colo
Chronicle- Telegram
R. Kenneth Evans
Hospital Co
Victor Reese
State Arsenal
Colson Co
Dr. Townsend
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