Wisconsin Gives Strong Margin to Roosevelt
Wisconsin voters favored Franklin Roosevelt in the state’s primary, with about two thirds supporting him while Borah and Hoan lost ground. Republican delegates showed heavy Roosevelt alignment in Democratic-leaning districts, and La Follette Progressives backed the national administration.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Franklin Roosevelt
To &En
William £. Borah
E . Borsh
Roodgev
Tel Webster Hoan
Jepp
Weusau
Alf Landon
Kansas
Philip Harmond
Kenosha
Herbert Hoover
F. BR. Jases
Roosevelt
John M. Callahan
Elvin G& Clemens
Cmve D. Bremen
la Follette
Term Extender Bill Signed in Columbus
Governor Davey signed a bill allowing all county officials elected next November to serve four-year terms. Introduced by Rep. Jease Gilbert the measure passed the House 76 to 28 and the Senate 21 to 8, affecting sheriff treasurer clerk recorder prosecuting attorney and coroner. The governor also signed the Schiesler fair trade bill prohibiting price cutting on nationally advertised or trade marked goods.
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Columbus
Davey
Jease Gilbert
Montgomery County
House
Senate
Coldwater Youth Indicted for Murder in Brother Shooting
Mercer county grand jury returns first degree murder indictment against Florian Knapke 24 Coldwater for the fatal shooting of his brother Linus after an argument over loading a wagon. Police say Florian confessed.
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Mercer County Grand Jury
Florian Knapke
Coldwater
Linus
Florian
City trims safety forces in East Liverpool emergency budget
East Liverpool Ohio city council adopts an emergency economy budget cutting the fire force from 26 to 8 men and the police squad from 14 to 8, aiming for cost savings.
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East
Liverpool
Ohio sales tax checks begin in Columbus
The state tax commission ordered a crew of 50 auditors to start examining books of businesses believed to owe nearly 1 million dollars in sales tax revenues. Authorities say many returns were not properly filed or accounted for.
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Ohio
Columbus
State Tax Commission
New Tax Bill Faces House Action After Heated Hearings
The Ways and Means Committee heard objections from organized business labeling the tax plan dangerous and unfair while pressing for a speedy decision. The hearing extended past 1 a.m. as lawmakers weigh the bill amid a partisan fight. Harry Hopkins was called at the start of hearings on Roosevelt’s $1.5 billion work relief request, with taxes and relief cited as key obstacles to early adjournment.
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Ways and Means
Works Progress
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
Lenten Services Set for Van Wert Students Thursday
Van Wert public schools and colleges plan special Lenten observances on Thursday ahead of Easter break. Dr. A V Pohlman will address Giffin College students at 9 a.m. at St Mark's Lutheran. Van Wert High School hosts a 1 p.m. convocation featuring the chorus performance and talks on Easter observances by R P Rauch.
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A. V. Pohlman
T. Mark's Lutheran Church
Giffin College
Lincoln School
Jesus
R. P. Rauch
Brooklyn Musician Fined for Drunkenness
A. C. Koppe, 31, of Brooklyn, a musician, pleaded guilty before Mayor John H. Morrison to drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He was fined $10 and costs and sent to county jail in default of payment.
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Brooklyn
John H. Morrison
Koppe
Sally Rand Urges Sex Appeal for Centennial Exposition
Sally Rand told Dallas officials the centennial exposition must have sex appeal. She warned that people attend fairs to see things not found at home, not to be educated.
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Dallas
Tex
Sally Rand
Sally
Plane disaster cause disputed by rail and government men
Uniontown Pa April 8 officials from Transcontinental and Western Air and the Commerce Department clash over what caused the crash of the giant airliner the Racer nine passengers and two pilots died in the mountain wreckage. Investigations by four inspectors and TWA executives press competing theories while survivors fight for recovery and justice.
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Roscoe Snipes
United Press
Uniontown
Transcontinental and Western Air, ,Inc
Department of Commerce
Nellie Granger
Meyer C. Eijenstein
Newark
N. J
Charles .C. Challinor
Cleveland
Whpartatht of Commerce
Department
Division of Aeronautics
TWA
Fairdance
Here
Special Air Safety Committee
Senate
Ellenstein
Mount Summit Hospital
Ald Challinor
Miss Granger
Hearings on Roads Finished Across County
Hearings concluded yesterday on converting six county and township roads to the state highway system. Farmers largely in favor on Wiltshire Elgin and Wren Landeck, with opposition on others. Carl Smith of Lima led the meetings. D A Snyder noted the 50 foot right of way requirement and potential for new petitions proposing different roads for state supervision.
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Carl Smith
Lima
Court House
Ohio
D A. Snyder
Wiltshire-Elgin
Convoy East Road
Wren-Landeck Road
Ohio State Winter Honor List Includes Van Wert duo
W. J. Johns and Howard Zeigler of Van Wert are named on Ohio State University's winter quarter honor list for earning average grades of B or better.
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W. J. Johns
Howard Zeigler
van Wert
Ohio State University
Marilyn Miller Dies in New York Loss to Findlay
Findlay mourns Marilyn Miller a hometown girl who rose to stage and screen fame. Born and trained locally she started with the Five Columbians at Midway Park. Her death prompted visits from Caro Guy Miller and a reunion with his former wife in California.
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Marilyn’ Miller
New York
Findlay
Atege
Miss Miller
Midway Park
Reeves Park
Fostoria-Findlay
Sarah Miller
Marilyn
New York Woman Sues Pastor For 100000 Breach
Miss Ora J. Burnham of New York City files a federal breach of promise suit in Steubenville Ohio against Rev. Harold C. Zeis pastor of St Pauls Episcopal Church. She alleges he promised marriage on June 1 1928 but wed another woman January 4 1936.
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Columbus
Closing Stores for Good Friday Service Requested
The Retail Merchants' Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce asks all shops to close Friday afternoon from 1 30 to 3 00 for Good Friday services. Retailers will stay open until 6 00 pm instead of the usual closing time.
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Tornado Toll Rises in Gainesville and Tupelo Flood Fallout
Heavy rains after the Gainesville and Tupelo tornadoes threaten relief work as authorities brace for more deaths. Red Cross oversees disease prevention while National Guard aids mass funerals. many victims remain unidentified and possible cremations loom as Flat Creek swells and transportation lines falter. The Gainesville death toll nears a confirmed Sunday total of 206, with Monday's toll yet to be finalized.
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Gainesville
Tupelo
Miss
Red Cross
National Guard
Flat Creek
Young Attacks Gov Davey in House Speech
Rep Stephen M Young Democratic nominee for Ohio governor assails Governor Martin L Davey on the House floor charging poor cooperation with the federal administration and insufficient relief. He urges repeal of the sales tax on food clothing medicine and proposes an income tax funded at 20 million dollars a year if needed.
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Washington
Stephen M. Young
Ohio
House
Martin L. Davey
Young
Congressional Record
Speed Demanded for Job Insurance Hearings Move
Ohio Senate new research committee begins hearings on unemployment insurance. H Herman Rauch, Wisconsin unemployment division head, to explain Wisconsin method. Wisconsin uses an individual reserve plan, favored by the Retail Merchants Council in Ohio and opposed by organized labor.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
H. Herman Rauch
Meret
Wisconsin Unemployment Compensation
Wisc ‘Consin
Retail Merchants Council
Ohio
Italy accused of gas weapons claim sparks League clash
The United Press says Eden has British documents alleging Italy used poison gas. Amid differing views, the League was urged to probe Italian claims Ethiopians used bullets and mutilated prisoners. British and French positions varied as the issue drew international attention.
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Italy
Fo Ve A. Avenol
League
United Press
Eden
Court House to Close for Good Friday
The court house will close from 1 to 3 o'clock on Friday in observance of Good Friday.
Weather forecast notes fair conditions tonight
The report indicates fair conditions with a cold night and increasing cloudiness Thursday. It mentions showers later and includes local temperatures for the next four days.
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