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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1936
Page
10
Rural electrification administrator Morris L. Cooke warns Senate committee that without a national flood and erosion plan the United States risks soil loss and climate damage. He urges headwaters control, widespread small run-off dams, land-use restrictions, and a comprehensive, costly program guided by expert advice.
A compact crossword style puzzle list featuring clues across and down like explorers, vessels, numbers, and objects. Includes references to English explorers, Indian boats, ancient coins, anatomical and grammatical hints, plus direction terms and mathematical notes.
The article notes a dramatic Supreme Court split viewing the SEC and J Edward Jones case as overreaching into a field unrelated to the dispute. It cites critical opinions by conservatives and a fierce dissent by Cardozo Brandeis and Stone, plus questions about immunity to guilt and abuse of power. It also mentions wire of Hoover family ties to sugar policy, and tax policy debates affecting farm processing taxes.
The article traces Benjamin Harrison through birth in 1833, Civil War service, Indiana law practice, and rise in Republican politics to become U S president in 1889. It notes later decline led by party betrayal, and his death in 1901 at age 67. Harrison appears on the 13 cent stamp in three issues.
State examiners start a book audit of Van Wert County village records. Claron L Rister and Henry W Frillman of the Ohio Bureau of Uniform Examiners report findings to the state auditor and open the results to the public. Rister surveys Scott Convey Wren and Willshire records while Frillman completes Venedecia and will study Elgin and Ohio City records.
The St Olaf's Choir of Minnesota will appear in a concert at the Concordia College Concert Hall in Fort Wayne on Friday evening April 17 at 8 o'clock. The renowned a cappella group conducts under Dr. F Melius Christiansen and is known on two continents.
Parisian luthier Emile Francais showcases a synthetic Stradivarius modeled on a Menuhin owned violin. Yehudi Menuhin cautions the perfected copy will be useless for commercial purposes.
Prank W Leslie spoke to the Rotary Club about his Cuba visit with his daughter in law Gaylord B Leslie. He described Bardstown Kentucky birthplace of My Old Kentucky Home and noted Jefferson Davis oath in Montgomery Alabama.
A San Diego Tribune quote notes national income at 24 billion with crime costing 12, fires 5, accidents 3, and government 4, questioning how to pay for gas. A Boston Transcript joke contrasts back-seat drivers and a driver claiming a “hearee” car.
Practical tips for last minute meals using canned goods and ready mixes. Emphasizes emergency menus, stocked pantry items, and simple can based dishes for a guest arriving unexpectedly. Recommends soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and easy salads with short prep times.
Counterfeit two cent stamps circulated in northeast Ohio. Akron motor sale used about $60 worth of these stamps in a purchase. Pawn shop owner said stamps were received as payment. Officials investigating origins and handling of the phony currency.
Tomorrow's menu includes orange juice cereal cream bread and pancakes with maple syrup. Also cauliflower, Frankie cheese sauce, salad, nut spread, potato patties, toast cubes lettuce and cheese ball salad canned peaches with red remenery sauce macaroons and coffee.
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