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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1937
Page
10
Geneva May 28 The British foreign secretary Anthony Eden plans to propose a resolution or issue a statement before the League of Nations urging withdrawal of foreign volunteers from Spain. It was not clear if he would also press for a ceasefire between loyalist and rebel forces in the Spanish civil war.
Spanish crisis dominates league council as Jule Alvarez Del Vayo accuses Italy and Germany of aiding the Insurgents. Britain and France show no progress toward a truce amid withdrawal debates.
Sam Sandberg of the United Automobile Workers charges Ford Motor Company in Somerville discharged 100 union members without notice or reason. He filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board alleging discrimination and coercion.
The Ohio League of Women Voters will campaign for reorganizing state and local governments over the next two years. It endorsed studying the manager plan of government and unicameral legislature, education funding, federal aid to schools, welfare coordination, and improved election machinery. Local chairs named include Agnes Hilton Cincinnati and Arch Mandel Dayton.
Gladys MacKnight, 17, and her former sweetheart Donald Wightman, 19, were sentenced to a prison term after a jury found them guilty of second degree murder in the hatchet killing of Gladys's mother. The verdict came after a ten day trial with three hours of deliberation.
Chairman Jesse Jones of the Reconstruction Finance Corp said plans were submitted for reopening the Union Trust Co of Cleveland and one may be approved. The bank, which had 143000 in deposits when it failed in 1933, has paid back 45 to 50 percent to depositors.
Tests for 300 student swimmers in the Chronicle Telegraph YMCA learn to swim campaign began today as the two week program nears its close. Certificates will be awarded to those who pass through two levels of tests, with final test requirements including a one length swim, five lengths for advanced students, back stroke, and a dive. Instructors Wagner White and Geyer lead the sessions, with Wagner predicting about half will pass. Early results show six women tested, three passed.
A two colliery strike spread to all mines and stripping operations of Lehigh Navigation Coal in Panther Creek Valley, affecting about 6,500 miners. About 2,200 men left Lansford and Nesquehoning pits in support of the "consideration miners" demand over quitting time under the seven hour day. The walkout then spread to Tamaqua Leek Coaldale collieries as well as stripping work, with pay at 6.78 dollars per day prior to the change.
May 28 1927 marked a pivotal moment for Elyria police chief K J Stankard when he was wounded by the Purple Cap bandit Orrie Short of Port Clinton who was later killed by Patrolman Nick Dobos. He recovered after a long hospital stay and returned to duty on the tenth anniversary with the original pistol still in his collection.
In Lorain a vast religious procession and benediction drew thousands as Bishop Schrembs led a ceremony at Lakeview Park. The event, described as the greatest religious gathering there, followed a dense schedule from midnight mass through a pontifical high mass and multiple hours of prayers. A separate note reports Herman Kelling bitten by a dog, with police warning to secure the pet.
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