Selassie Defiant as Ethiopia Refuses to Surrender
In Geneva Haile Selassie pled his case before a hostile League of Nations meeting stating his people will fight on until Italy is driven out or extermination occurs. Taezaz read the emperor's speech condemning breach of covenants and non recognition of conquest.
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Geneva
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Italy
League of Nations Council
Paris
League
League Chamber
L. A. Taezaz
Haile Selassies
Viscount Halifax
Britain
Taezaz
Weather forecast for Ohio and surrounding regions
Fair and cool conditions continue tonight into Friday with light to heavy frost. Warmer Saturday under high pressure over the Lake Region and Ohio Valley. Low pressure over the Texas Panhandle brings rain to Oklahoma Kansas and western Arkansas Missouri while Saskatchewan and western Canada report falling pressure and scattered snows.
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Ohio
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arkansas
Missouri
Saskatchewan
Canadian
Oberlin student to go to China on Shansi project
Melville T. Kennedy Jr. of Urbana Illinois, a senior at Oberlin College, was introduced as the latest Oberlin student to join the Shansi mission to China. The program, ongoing for thirty years, aims to teach in Shansi Province, now moved to interior China due to the Sino Japanese conflict. Kennedy plans to sail in July and study in Peking next year if conditions permit.
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Oberlin
Melville T. Kennedy, Jr
Oberlin College
Urbana
China
H. H. Kung
Taiku
Shansi Province
Confucius
Japan
Shansi
Herbert van Meter
Moline
Mil
Charlotte Tinker
New York City
Peking
Kennedy
Revolt in Brazil Leads to Mass Arrests and Trials
In Rio de Janeiro more than 600 Integralista party members including marines and navy personnel face possible death penalties after a short fascist uprising. President Getulio Vargas directs a government purge while authorities pursue leaders Plinio Salgado and Barro Salimo amid questions of foreign involvement.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Green
Getulio Vargas
Vargas
United Press
Buenos Aires
Integralista Party
Plinio Salgado
Barrio Salimo
Salgado
National Air Mail Week Observance Set For Elyria Lorain
Preparations for the Elyria and Lorain County observance of National Air Mail Week are nearly complete with a packed schedule. The event centers on William Graves Sharp and features a Sunday exhibit at Squire flying field, a Monday program at Oberlin College, a wreath ceremony at Sharp tomb, a 3 PM parade, and an air mail flight from LaPorte to Cleveland. An honorary committee of 22 Elyrians backs the events with vandal protection by the American Legion and Daughters of the American Revolution assisting at the tomb.
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Elyria
Lorain County
National Air Mail
General Committee
Charles J. Sartor
M. A. Houghton
Oberlin
William Graves Sharp
United States
France
Squire Flying Field
Infirmary Road
Tomb
Sharp
Ridgelawn
American Legion
Daughters of
Elyrians
Oberlin Inn
Elyria High School
Richard Selman
Petro
Oberlin College
Harter
Washington
Frank E. Stevens
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Judge Webber
Smythe
American Legion Drum and Bugle
Baxter Sharp
Margaret Sharp Hill
George C. Sharp
New York City
C. A. Walker
Taunton
Mass
William G. Sharp, Jr
Boston
Don W. Harter
Akron
A. R. Webber
Frank A. Smythe
Thew Shovel Company
Guy B. Findley
D. A. Cook
Common Pleas Court
C. G. Washburn
Arthur W. Doyle
Perry H. Stevens
Court of Appeals
Joseph Q. Petro
J. B. Johnson
Elyria Chamber of Commercce
R. C. Maston
Karl Plocher
Elyria Rotary Club
Ralph Young
Elyria Kiwanis Club
Harvey Merriman
Elyria Exchange Club
Richard F. Stevens
Elyria Board of Education
Paul O. Collins
A. C. Hudnutt
Chronicle-Telegram
Dennis Robison
L. D. McBean
H. G. Stevick
Cleveland Urges State Aid for Destitute Citizens Crisis
A nine member Citizens committee urged Gov. Davey and the Ohio Legislature to enact a relief program for Cleveland’s 75,000 destitute residents. They proposed a $17 million fund for the year with half from the state and half via city local taxes. Mayor Burton planned an on air appeal as Gov. Davey and the mayor trade remarks over relief politics.
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Cleveland
Citizens’ “Committee
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Harold H. Burton
Ohio League of Municipalities
Burton
Launch Drive For Passage Of Recovery Bill
House leaders began a push to pass President Roosevelt relief and recovery legislation before adjournment and consider a night session if needed. Speaker Sam Rayburn announced the plan as Republicans challenged major provisions of the $3.054 billion program. Rep. Everett Dirksen led the GOP attack, pressing amendments to allow debt-ridden states and cities to obtain Public Works projects beyond existing limits.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
Sam Rayburn
Everett M. Dirksen
Conference Of Churches Opens Here Today
Delegates arrive in Elyria from across Ohio for the eighty sixth annual Ohio Conference of Congregational Christian Churches opening at First Congregational Church. Activities begin at 1 p m with trustees meeting and delegate enrollment. The Rev Leonard M Qaterbridge and Rev Lawrie J Sharp headline the program as sessions run through Sunday.
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Conference of Churches
Elyria
Ohio
Ohio Conference of Congregational Christian Churches
First Congregational
Leonard M. Qaterbridge
New York
Mission Council
William Muir Auld
A. H. Kemp
First
Second Congregational
Lawrie J. Sharp
Flag Day program plans announced at Elyria Elks meeting
The Elyria Elks Lodge announced the June 14 Flag Day program with committee chair John Kolopos and members including Walter Godfrey J M Powell Frank A Stetson George Colburn John Buckley R F Leembuis and A Sibley. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Arthur H Day will speak.
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Elyria Elks’ Lodge
John Kolopos
Walter Godfrey
J. M. Powell
Frank A. Stetson
George Colburn
John Buckley
R. F. Leembuis
A. Sibley
Arthur H. Day
Ohio Supreme Court
Lorain
Jim Armitage
Ohio Elks Association
Elks
Ohio
Elyria
Cleveland
Lakewood
Railroads Plan 15 Percent Wage Cut on July 1
Washington May 12 Up American railroads announce 15 percent basic wage reductions effective July 1 affecting about 1,000,000 workers. The carriers' joint conference committee cites conditions facing the industry and aims to savings of 250 million annually. Labor leaders vow resistance, seeking arbitration under the Railway Labor Act. George M. Harrison, head of the railway labor executives, says workers will not accept wage cuts.
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Washington
Carriers’ Joint Conference Committee
Railway Labor Act
George M. Harrison
Railway Labor Executives’ Committee
Testimony From Fired State Engineer Admitted in Suit
Harry Sparks fired from the Ohio Highway Department testified before the Senate Graft Committee about inflated costs for hot mix roads. His affidavit was admitted in the $33 million taxpayer suit over alleged waste. Subpenas issued for hot mix officials. Highway Director Jaster testified on association membership.
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Columbus
Harry Sparks
Senate
Sparks
State Highway Department
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Common Pleas
Henry A. Scarlett
Charles Druggan
Clifford Simpson
Hot mix Organization
H. D. Fitzpatrick
Highway Department
John J. Jaster, Jr
Hot Mix Association
Fire destroys Textor Wine Company plant in Sandusky
Sandusky Ohio May 12 Fire destroyed the plant of the old Textor Wine Company yesterday. Loss was estimated at 13000 dollars.
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Sandusky, C
Old Textor Wine Company
Ohio Senate graft report cites waste and corruption
The Ohio Senate graft investigating committee in its second partial report accuses Gov. Davey of seeking extra funds to enlarge his political machine. It says state departments had no need for more money and notes a surplus, calling conditions shocking and revealing forgeries and conspiracies to defraud. The panel lacked power to arrest but urged criminal action against misuses.
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Ohio Senate
Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Davey
Senate
Joseph Maiden
Canton
Dane
Sen. Leidner
James Metzenbaum
A. D. Baumhart, Jr
Hom L. Gallagher
Werner E. Metcalf
John Taylor
First Year Of His Reign Completed By King George VI
A 41 ton salute from the Hyde Park Battery marked the end of the first year of King George VI's reign. Flags flew on public buildings across England and the empire in an official recognition. The era featured a quiet year for the King and Queen, with a recent Royal Court event hosting Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy and seven American women, including two Kennedy daughters.
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London
Hyde Park Battery
George VI
British Empire
England
Empire
George
Eliabeth
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
Chief Justice Urges Bar To Be Vigilant
Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes tells the American Law Institute the bar must police itself to keep unqualified judges from the bench. He warns quasi judicial agencies to act with the spirit of the just judge and defend judicial independence and impartiality amid expanding administrative power.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
American Law Institute
Hughes
Roosevelt
Hugo L. Black
Stanley F. Reed
Frost Ravages Fruit and Vegetable Crops Across Lorain County
Lorain County growers surveyed orchards and gardens after last night’s frost, with lows near 28 and widespread damage to early vegetables and strawberries. Some fruit trees escaped heavy harm, while sweet cherries and strawberries showed losses. reports from Ohio range from caution to extensive damage. Scientists warn most tree fruits may be spared, but vegetables and berries face greater injury.
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Lorain County
Ohio
Herbert Kriebel
North Ridge Road
L. M. Youtzy
Gulf Road
George W. Cotton
Lake Avenue
Schoepfle
Echoepfle
Cr. I. Hummel
Geauga
Medina
Wooster
Mansfield
Mercury
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
W. C. Devereux
TV. S. Weather Bureau
Dancer Marie Sands Dies at 47 in Columbus Studio
Marie B Sands a Columbus dancing teacher since 1910 died of a cerebral hemorrhage in her studio last night The 47 year old taught dance in Columbus for decades and was a familiar figure in the local arts community.
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Columbus
Marie B. Sands
Continue Search For Missing Child In Bradford Area
Four year old Marjory West remains missing after Sunday disappearance in Allegheny National Forest. Local officials and volunteers renewed search efforts Friday amid concerns for the child’s survival in rough terrain and weather conditions.
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Bradford
Marjory West
Allegheny National Forest
Hugh J. Ray
Bank of France Cuts Discount Rate in Paris
The Bank of France reduced its discount rate today in Paris from three percent to two and a half percent, signaling monetary easing.
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Paris
Bank of France
Tragic Auto Crash Claims Lust Life Near Springfield
George Lust, 22, of Columbus, dies from a skull fracture after a collision on the National Highway six miles east of Springfield. His wife Vera, 25, suffers a shoulder fracture. Two other occupants injured while hitchhiking.
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Springfield
George Lust
Columbus
Here
Vera
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Saat
J. Ralph Seidner
Bar
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Kansas City
Wallace
National Labor Relations Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
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