Woman Makes Solo Flight Over Atlantic
New York officials dispatched a plane to escort Mrs. Beryl Markham as she flies solo from Abingdon England to New York City. The 31 year old Briton crossed the Atlantic amid headwinds and a developing storm, sighted near Newfoundland, with reports she might refuel in Portland Maine.
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New York
Floyd Bennett Abort
Luke Christopher
Beryl Markham
New England
Newfoundland
Ward
Harry Richman
Richard Merrill
England
Halifax
N. S
Renews
Howard Speed King and Wife Seriously Hurt
Benny Howard known as Chicago air speed king and his wife Maxine were reported in critical condition after their Bendix speedster crashed on the Navajo Indian reservation near Crown Point New Mexico. Doctors said recovery for Howard appeared doubtful while Maxine had a fighting chance.
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Crown Point
N. M
Benny Howard
Chicago
Maxine
Fredee
United Press
Howard
Lee
Mulligan
Bendix Racers
Kansas City
New York
Weather forecast for OH10 area tonight and Sunday
Fall weather continues with slight warmth inland and in the east and north tonight. Sunday brings increased clouds and warmer conditions with showers possible Sunday night or Monday morning.
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Maondry
Speed Pilots Risk Necks In Dashes
Los Angeles reports the opening of the Amelia Earhart trophy and shell trophy races as speed pilots race 6 and 10 mile courses amid death and injury. Louise Thaden wins the Bendix with 14 hours 54 minutes 49 seconds, while paralysis and crashes mar the event.
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Los Angeles
Louise Thaden
New York
L. C. Faulkner
San Diego
Seaman
Benny Howard
New Mexico
John Buchanan
Stockton
N. J
Bernard Glinke
Miss Thaden
Bendix
Blanche Noyes
Laura Ingalls
Miss Ingalls
Russ Thaden
William
Buster) Warner
New York Flyer
George Pomeroy
Amelia Harhart
Miss Earhart
Helen Ritchie
Pittsburgh
Return Flight Set For Sunday
London reports say Harry Richman and Dick Merrill planned a return dawn takeoff to New York in the monoplane Lady Peace if afternoon weather cooperates. Their London to New York flight followed a route via a Welsh pasture and featured a Croydon departure to Abingdon RAF field. gale warnings delayed plans. Meanwhile Mrs Beryl Markham, society figure and mother, departed yesterday on a solo flight to New York.
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London
Harry Richman
Dick Merrill
New York
Croydon
Royal Air Force Field
Abingdon
Beryl] Markham
LaGrange Man Wins Honors At State Fair
George Bush of LaGrange showcased fourteen single comb buff leghorns at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus this week. All entries won prizes and were judged best displayed, marking a perfect showing.
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George Bush
LaGrange Road
Columbus
Spain’s New Cabinet Prepares Military Plan Amid Tasks
Spain’s new government, pledged to crush the rebellion and pursue peace with nations, prepares a national military plan to be studied by the cabinet. Col. Jose Asension takes central Spain operations command, Cant Francisco Galan becomes general of the workers’ militia Forty-Five, and Indalecio Prieto now heads merged navy and air ministries.
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Lester Ziffren
U. P
Spain
War Ministry
San Sebastian
Toledo
Jose Asension
Cupremte
Francisco Galan
Workers’ Militia
Civil Guard
New People's Army
Fermin Galan
Indalecio Prieto
Rebels Take Frontiers Ridge Bridgehead In Spain
Spanish rebels seized control of the frontier at Hendaye after a surprise attack overwhelming Loyalist defenders. Rebels captured both auto and railroad bridges to France as Donning Le gionnaires from Pamplona reinforced the assault and Loyalist forces regrouped near Fort Guadelupe. One defender was killed and six wounded as two sides maneuvered toward San Sebastian.
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United Press
Hendaye
France
Iran
Pamplona
Irun
San Sebastian
Ortega
Iron Bridge
Asfred Tress
Trun
Fort Guadeloupe
Pina
Zuheira
Fuenterrabia
Fort Guadelupe
Rotarians To Hear College Dean At Elyria Meeting
Dean Frederick Roehm of Baldwin Wallace College will speak at the Elyria Rotary Club luncheon next Tuesday at noon. Location is the Elks Restaurant. Objective of the talk has not been announced.
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Frederick Roehm
Baldwin-Wallace College
Elyria
Rebels Sweep Last Vestiges Of Resistance
Rebels advance from Trun and seize Fort Guadeloupe and San Sebastian approaches as they rout loyalists at the frontier. They capture bridges and the Iran rail station, taking hostages inside the fort while Fascist bands celebrate with songs and dances amid wreckage and burned vehicles.
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Iran
Fort Guadeloupe
Irwn
Thirty two new students register at Elyria High
Fifteen more new high school students, many from families moving to Elyria since last spring, registered at Elyria High yesterday, bringing this week’s new student total to 32. Four former students also registered to resume interrupted work. Most newcomers come from Lorain County schools. others arrive from distant cities and towns, including some from New York and Pennsylvania.
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Elyria
Elyria High School
Lorain County
New York
Pennsylvania
Alcazar Bombardment Becomes Final Step Into New Govt
In Madrid heavy bombardment of the Alcazar continued as the new left wing government ordered its destruction unless rebels surrendered. Loyalist planes warned of more fire, while rebels used hand grenades and fled into cellars. The Toledo front stood near Talavera with unconfirmed reports of counterattacks as agents noted the fortress must be taken due to rebel advances.
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Madrid
Eavy Suns
Alcazar
Soledo
Republican Coalition
Toledo
Talavera
Work On Addition To School Ahead Of Schedule
Jefferson Junior High School addition will not be ready for occupancy at opening day but will be completed well before the November 15 contract date. Local PWA officials said several rooms may be ready late next week, two months early, with the full addition in use long before the deadline. They noted the project is ahead of schedule and that opening day was not a considered target.
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Jefferson Junior High
PWA
Plea of Not Guilty in Oberlin Liquor Case
Pleas of not guilty were entered today by Walter Tippett and Jack Robinson, both Oberlin residents, facing possession and illegal sale charges. Three state liquor inspectors and deputies from the sheriff and local police raided Oberlin and nearby areas, uncovering eight pints of liquor buried under sod on adjacent property. Robinson admitted selling the liquor, per arresting officers who date the raid to yesterday afternoon.
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Walter Tippet
Groveland Street
Oberlin
Jack Robinson
South Park Street
Paul Chapman
Joseph Woodings
Robinson
Landon Issues Labor Day Statement
Gov Alfred M Landon issues a Labor Day proclamation defending labor’s right to organize free from government coercion. He urges unity beyond class divisions and praises labor, free enterprise, and sound character as Kansas gains strength in 1938. He plans to attend the Wichita American Legion convention amid the holiday remarks.
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Topeka
Kans
ICP
Alfred M. Landon
American Legion
Wichita
Landon
Two Men Face Serious Charge in Auto Theft Case
Patrick OConnell of 1536 1-2 Hast avenue and George Shaw of Perrysburg were bound to the grand jury under $1,000 bond each after being arraigned before Mayor Don A Baird on charges of driving an automobile without the owner's consent. They were arrested at 11:30 p.m. yesterday, two hours after Stanley Volk reported his car stolen from Broad street near East avenue. The car and both defendants were found at Lodi and West River street. police said both men were intoxicated.
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Patrick O'Connell
Hast Avenue
George Shaw
Perrysburg
Don A| Baird
Stanley Volk
325
Seventh Street
Broad Street
East Avenue
Lodi
West River Street
Plans Set for Lorain County Schools Day at Fair
County education officials and fair board discuss participation of Lorain County students in Schol Day activities at the Lorain County Fair on Friday September 26. Most schools may dismiss for part or all of the day by district decision. The program features a 9 30 p m softball tournament for high school teams, bicycle races for different age groups, a free-for-all race with a grand bicycle prize, a gymnasium exhibition by Clearview and Ridgeville high schools, and free fair tickets for teachers and students.
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Lorain County
Far Board
Iwitch
Clearview
Ridgeville High School
Fair Board
Chronicle-Telegram Suspends Monday Edition for Labor Day
The Chronicle-Telegram will not publish on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Publication is suspended to allow employees to join their families in the holiday.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Motorcycle Tragedy Claims Father And Son Near SORWALK
A father Frank Kohlhofer aged 65 and his son Frank 41, both of East Toledo, were killed when their motorcycle left the road near here. Andrew Kohlhofer, 31, of Toledo, survived with a fractured leg. Two men rode in the sidecar of the bike.
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Sorwalk
Frank Kohlhofer
Frank
Toledo
Andrew
Severe Fire damages Brooks Block on Second Street
A basement starter fire in the Brooks Block on Second Street caused heavy damage mainly to the basement and a vacant store room with smoke extending to upper floors. Firefighters from three companies battled dense smoke for over an hour. one occupant, Mrs. Faulhaber, escaped in nightwear with her goldfish. The fire was under control by about 2 p.m.
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Brooks Block
Second Street
Birkline Beauty Shop
Medal Awarded To Oberlin College For World Peace
Oberlin College received the Fidac Educational Medal at the 17th Inter-Allied Veterans Federation Congress in Warsaw for distinguished service in promoting international goodwill. The award was sent to President Ernest Hatch Wilkins by Ray Murphy, National Commander of the American Legion, with a formal presentation upcoming at the American Legion convention in Cleveland. Oberlin is the first Ohio college to gain the honor.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
Fidac
The
Inter-Allied Veterans’ Federation
Warsaw
Poland
Ernest Hatch Wilkins
Ray Murphy
American Legion
Cleveland
Organization of War Veterans
Ohio
Cables
Elyria Teachers Meet Monday Before School Opens
Elyria teachers will gather at 9 30 a m Monday in the high school auditorium for final instructions as classes prepare to begin Tuesday morning. Principals may hold later meetings. Textbooks and supplies will be distributed Wednesday to ready students for regular work.
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Elyria
Fire destroys 14000 gallons of fuel at Amherst storage tanks
About 14000 gallons of gasoline and kerosene burned over four hours at Amherst Oil Co storage tanks after a spark from a pumping motor ignited. Two tanks exploded, windows were broken, and damage totaled about 3000 dollars. Fire crews from Amherst and Lorain battled the blaze until 8 pm. truck driver George Daniels sustained minor burns. Sheriff Dick and deputies controlled the crowd at the scene.
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Amherst Ofl Co
Amherst
H. G. Battenhouse
New York Central
U. S Autfomatic Co
Amherst Cold Storage Co
Amherst Fire Department
A. G. Stiward
Lorain
Company No. 3
George Daniels
Clarence W. Dick
Labor Ranks Split Into Two Hostile Groups
Washington report says the organized labor movement divided into two hostile factions as the AFL suspends ten international unions with 1,150,000 members for insurrection and dual unionism. John L Lewis of the CIO vows to consolidate adherents into a rival permanent organization and to launch a mass production campaign in districts where the AFL has been ousted.
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Washington
Solid Labor Front
American Federation of Labor
A. F
Executive Council
Committee For Industrial Organization
John L Lewis
AFL
L. Lewis
Lewis
Welfare Board To Meet Tuesday
The county advisory welfare board, appointed under new social security laws, will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Judge H. C. Wilcox will serve as administrator of the relief. Members include Prof. P. D Sherman and County Commissioner E. M. Wickens, Republicans, and Mrs Thomas F. Butler, J. B. Seward, and L. A. Sneil, Democrats.
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County Advisory Welfare Board
H. C. Wilcox
Wilcox
P. D Sherman
Obertin
E. M. Wickens
Thomsas F. Butler
Lorain
J. B. Seward
Elyria
L. A. Sneil
Carnagie-Winds Steel Announces Price Hike
The Carnagie-Winds Steel Corpora tion said steel prices rise effective October 1. The screwer was $1 per ton on many workers and a few Cinjehed products, with the increase extending through October, November and December. The report notes a wage increase appears imminent per industry sources.
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Pittsburgh
Carnagie-Winds Steel Corporation
U. S
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