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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1936

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Germany warns Britain on Rhineland talks translated misstep

Paris reports that Berlin says a translation error misrepresented Hitler's reply to participate in League of Nations talks. Alsbald meant in due course, not forthwith, raising hopes but sparking French anger and warnings from France Belgium and Britain.

Frederick Kuh United Press Tondon Germany Great Britain League of Nations Council Rhineland Adolf Hitler Sim Alsbald London Hitler United Press Berlin Cassell League Council France Belgium Italy Britain League Pierre Etienne Flandin Teague Paris

Col Ayres Warns Tax Hike Could Stall Recovery

Cleveland March 16 Col Leonard P Ayres economist warns in the Cleveland Trust Co business bulletin that a proposed tax on corporate surpluses could curb cash reserves and hinder plant rehabilitation. He says higher taxes would reduce dividends and slow recovery as firms retain profits for safety rather than invest.

Cleveland, O Leonard P. Ayres Business Bulletin Cleveland Trust Co Col. Ayres

Weather Update Cloudy with Rainy Turn and Colder Tonight

Cloudy with rain and colder conditions expected tonight and into Tuesday. Local temperatures show a 24 hour period ending noon today with limited high and low readings and recent trends.

Murder Mystery Shadows Coldwater Youth Death

Linus Knapke a 17 year old farm youth six miles southwest of Coldwater is found shot multiple times in the torso and head. He staggered to a barnyard where parents found him and a doctor later pronounced him dead. Sheriff Davis has no clues. torn jacket buttons suggest a struggle. Funeral planned at St Peter’s Catholic church.

Celina Linus Nnapke Coldwater Knapke L. M. Davis Krapke St. Peter's Catholic Church

Former Mayor Spars Drives Move to Purge Akron Radicals

Former Mayor C Nelson Spars intensifies effort to purge Akron of radicals from Goodyear strike areas. From his main hotel he leads supporters and vigilantes torch light to press for reopening the tire plant amid protests and calls for action.

Akron C. Nelson Spars Wnneeet Cn Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Sparks

WPA Strikers Move In Capitol In Madison Standoff

In Madison on March 16 leader Lyle Olson led about 1235 WPA strikers to occupy Wisconsin's capitol building as their living quarters. They threatened possible loss of life if demands for higher wages are not met and urged state WPA head Martin W. Torkelson to grant more money.

Madison Wis WPA Wisconsin Wnt Lyle Olson Olson Martin W. Torkelson

Filling Station Break-In Probed At Main and Burt

Sheriff R. B. Stevens investigated a break-in at Spray's filling station at the Main and Burt corner Saturday night. Entry was gained by breaking a small front window and turning the knob from inside. No merchandise or cash was reported stolen.

R. B. Stevens Spray Main Burt Streets

Supreme Court Recesses for Two Weeks

The Supreme Court recessed for two weeks today after a brief noon session in Washington.

Supreme Court Washington

Stocks Open Mixed as Bonds Quiet and Dollar Firm

New York March 16 stocks opened fairly active with mixed prices. Bonds were irregular but quiet and the dollar firmed in foreign currencies.

New York

Ohio old age pension plan marks second anniversary

Van Wert county shows 550 recipients under the Ohio Division of Aid for the Aged with about 8000 dollars paid monthly. Walter W. Jones notes the program has saved local relief costs while expanding pension averages from 12.74 to 15.03 dollars monthly by late 1935. Federal aid discussions and administration efficiency are highlighted by T. M. LaMoreaux and Charles Sacks.

Ohio Division of Aid For State Welfare Department van Wert County Walter W. Jones Court House Ohio Jones Division of Aid For the George White M. L. Brown Springfield Order of Eagles Henry J. Berrodin Akron The Eagles Martin L. Davey Berrodin Brown Davey White Social Security Board Washington Columbus T. M. LaMoreaux Charles Sacks Sacks

Two Contracts Awarded for Union Centralized School Addition

Bids accepted Friday and Saturday total about 11000 for materials to build an addition to Union Centralized school. The board of education will meet Tuesday night to award three contracts totaling that amount and to open bids for 7000 more in materials. Balyeat Coal and Builders Supply to furnish brick and steel. Hisey and Bebout to supply millwork and roofing. Gunsett to install plumbing. Other needed items include stage fittings and auditorium seats.

Union Board of Education Balyeat Coal and Builders Supply Company Hisey and Bebout Gunsett Company

New York Strikes End as Elevators Resume and Dry Goods Walkout

Thousands of New Yorkers ride elevators again as a 15 day building service strike ends while a wholesale dry goods strike disrupts a $100 million industry. The Realty Advisory Board reports an all night session secured air strike reinstatements and a three year contract containing a preferential shop agreement. The closed shop demand was dropped a week ago.

New York B. I. B Company Mandel & Cohen Wholesale Dry Goods American Federation of Labor Realty Advisory Board Building Service Employers International Union

Serge Maivani Kicked to Death by Polo Pony

Palm Beach society mourns Serge Maivani from an adventurous Russian provincial family. Louise Van Allen Molli vani watched as her husband was kicked to death by his polo pony on a polo field. His brother Alexis and Barbara Hutton separated after a 1932 divorce.

Palm ‘Beach Fla van Allens Serge Maivani Louise van Allen Mollivani Serg Alexis Barbara Hutton Spain

Coal Production Cut by Epidemic

In Jenkins Kentucky coal production has fallen sharply due to a spinal meningitis epidemic. Mine officials report several new cases including Fleming Fleming 3 cases Pottersfork 2 Eolia 2 Hemphill 1. No deaths reported. Schools closed and public gatherings banned.

Jenkins Fleming Pottersfork Eolia Hemphill

Pension payments 1935 cost far below estimates

The 1935 pension year shows costs well under estimates. If monthly payments matched the December peak of about 1.3 million dollars, the yearly total would reach 15.6 million dollars, yet early year pensioners were few, making actual 1935 costs about two million dollars lower.

Ohio highway patrolmen emphasize courtesy over toughness

Sgt. Augenstein told Findlay Rotarians that the Ohio State Highway Patrol stresses utmost courtesy and the benefit of the doubt to motorists during traffic stops. The talk outlined patrol structure, districts, posts in Findlay region, radio-equipped cars, and the focus on preventing accidents rather than strict speed enforcement.

Ohio Lynn Black Augenstein Findlay Rotarians State Bellevud Perrysburg Defiance Lima Bellefontaine Marion van Wert Lima Post J.C. Schofield LaMonda Clark Enright Allen Mercer Auglaise Shelby Hardin Putnam Columbus

Five in Fourth District Contest For Ohio House Nomination

Five candidates filed in Lima for the Fourth District House seat. Democrat Frank L. Kloeb of Celina faces Herman Brandewile of Minster and Henry Kampf of Piqua. Republican contenders are Robert W. Turner of Port Jefferson and Ross Pepple of Lima.

Lima Ohio Frank L. Kloeb Celina Will Herman Brandewile Minster Henry Kampf Piqua Robert W. Turner Port Jefferson Ross Pepple

106 Candidates File for Precinct Committee Jobs

Van Wert county voters see 106 candidates filing petitions for county central committees 65 Democrats and 51 Republicans in 48 precincts. Contests appear in 14 Democratic and five Republican precincts where multiple petitions exist.

van Wert

Germany weighs Rhineland crisis response amid debt warnings

Berlin discusses League of Nations talks on Germany's acceptance of counterforces in sanctions. Hitler urges a speech in the Rhineland as German officials weigh whether to sever links with international economic life. British hopes center on splitting French and British policy to end the legal debate and pursue peace proposals.

United Press Staff United Press Berlin Germany League Council Rhineland Hitler Joachim von Ree Ribbentrop Frankfurter Zeitung League of Nations Council France London Munich

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