Dust Storm and Tornado Roil Midwestern States
The storm swept across Kansas Oklahoma Colorado and Texas bringing dust and heavy snow that boosted snowpack and wheat hopes while a Missouri tornado damaged Niangua and Rader areas. Several deaths occurred including Ruby Keesling Bert Sell and Mrs Jess Elmore and Henry Elmore was fatally injured. Miss Meesling was injured as a house collapsed at Rader. teacher Miss Nelly Rader guided children to safety during the tornado.
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Ruby Keesling
Bert Sell
Jess Elmore
Henry Elmore
Woode
Oakland
Elmore
Kansas
Missouri
Prairie
Deutndes
Colorado
Kansas City
Amarijig
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Niangua
M. L. Day
Sel
Meesling
Rader
Nia
Nelly Rader
Receding Floods Reveal 174 Dead and Billions Lost
Floodwaters receded across parts of 16 states uncovering 174 dead and widespread devastation. Early estimates place total losses near two billion dollars, with welfare officials pressing Congress for federal aid and emergency appropriations up to six hundred million.
Local flood relief fund reaches $500 milestone
Eastern flood relief drive total hits $500 as Van Wert area reports a $750 local quota set by the national Red Cross committee seeking three million dollars. Contributions poured in from church congregations and local organizations since yesterday noon.
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Red Cross
van Wert
National Committee
Signal error blamed for Cincinnati wreck and wind toll
The Ohio Utilities Commission blamed an error in signal mechanisms for the Baltimore and Ohio and Big Four wreck in Cincinnati on February 23 and urged an immediate check of all signals and track control devices near the terminal. A store was demolished as the wind swept from Drynoch to Oakland and Camdenton near the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Columbus
Baltimore & Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio Utilities Commission
Drynoch
Oakland
Camdenton
Lake of the Ozarks
Lightning Slams Hotel Ambassadors. One Dead At Memphis
A tornado and lightning hit the Hotel Ambassador in Memphis on March 24 causing the third floor to collapse. One man, E. B. Shelton of Dallas, was killed and three injured including Mrs. Rose Larkin and Rosella Larkin. Several other residents were bruised. four additional cave-ins reported citywide.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ambassadr
E. B. Shelton
Dallas Tex
Rose Larkin
Rosella Larkin
Shelton
Larkins
Siamese Gifts at Library Exhibit Revealed
Artifacts from Wenwales Paces estate include cotton and silk scarfs with an elephant motif, two men's and women's costumes, shoes, jewelry, lacquer bones and toad carvings, a Siamese flag, shadow-puppet leather figures, and palm leaf pages, describing a display of Asian textile arts and crafts.
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Siam
Wenwales
Bricker Action Seeks Supreme Court Review of Wage Ruling
Bricker joins wage law challenge seeking Supreme Court review of a New York Court of Appeals decision invalidating the state minimum wage law for women and children. Ohio’s law mirrors New York’s, fixing minimums based on service value, and a ruling against it could impact Ohio wage standards.
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New York
United States Supreme Court
New York Court of Appeals
Ohio
Supreme Court
Tare’ Seekeeth
German envoy Ribbentrop flies to London with reply
Berlin March 24 Joachim von Ribbentrop Adolf Hitler's special envoy departed by plane for London carrying the German reply for settlement of the dispute. The 628 mile flight began at 2 08 pm Tempelhof awaited plane. The move aims to keep negotiations open and signals possible new proposals from Germany.
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Berlin
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Adolf Hitler
London
Ribbentrop
Tempelhof Éire
Hitler
Locarno
Germany
Indiana Man Here with Gas Company
Ralph Gibson, manager of the Van Wert Gas Light Co., announced that Merle Deltour of the Indiana Gas Utilities Co. of Richmond has joined the local company's sales force.
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Ralph Gibson
van Wert Gas Light Co
Merle Deltour
Indiana Gas Utilities Co
Richmond
Ind
Union Convicts Leader Charged Over Communist Literature
In Brockton Massachusetts on March 24 authorities announced treason charges tied to the circulation of alleged communistic literature. The case marks an unprecedented action against a union leader amid wartime crackdowns.
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Brockton
Mass
Light on the west at Main and Jefferson intersection
A request for a light at the southeast corner of Main and Jefferson was noted. William Klick seeks permission to cut two trees at Kear rd and Blaine St. The matter was referred to the Parks Commission.
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Main and
Jefferson
Its
William Klick
Kear Rd
Blaine
Parks Commission
Perry
Judiciary Committee
Woodruff
Walnut St
Crawford
Service Department
Central Ave
South Race St
WPA
North Washington St
Safety Committee
Man Who Robbed Cleland Pharmacy Sentenced
Anthony Maylack, 24, was sentenced to one to five years in an Indiana state prison for robbing the Ward Cleland pharmacy at Fort Wayne of 13.25 dollars on January 4. He formerly lived in Van Wert and was found guilty by an Adams County Circuit court jury after an initial penalty of 1800 days.
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Anthony .Maylack
Indiana
Walter K. Helmke
Ward Cleland
Fort Wayne
Cleland
van Wert
Maylack
Adams County
Smith Sues to Interpret Marsh Will Trustees Question Estate Rules
Donald H. Smith, Van Wert realtor and lecturer, sues in common pleas court asking for construction of George H. Marsh’s will creating The Marsh Foundation. He targets trustees Earl Ferguson Willson Brumback and Charles Kennedy over bonds supervision and probate oversight, raising questions on court jurisdiction bonds accounts and which code governs the trust.
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Donald H. Smith
Common Pleas Court
Jene
George H. Marsh
Marah Foundation School
Barr ¥. Ferguson
Willson P.bramback
Charles F. Kennedy
Smith
Marsh Foundation
Probate Court
Marah
van Wert
Ohio
George. H. Marsh
Earl F. Ferguson
Willson P. Brumback
Charlies F. Kennedy
State of
Tornado Rips East Texas From Chandler To Kilgore
A tornado carved a destructive path across east Texas from Chandler near Tyler to Longview and Kilgore in the Cantenas oil field. Damage is estimated around $1,000,000. Italy Austria sign parity war pact revealed to bind signatories to consult each other before major negotiations.
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Texas
Tyler Tes
Chandler
Tyler
Longview
Kilgore
Cantenas
Italy
Austria
Aly
Hungary
Seach
WPA Re-employment Rolls Shakeup Targets Dismissals
Today an administrator announced that workers failing to take other suitable jobs must be dropped from the WPA and removed from the federal re-employment service rolls, affecting eligibility and benefits.
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WPA
Federal
Taft Opens Campaign in Cleveland as Favorite Son
Robert A. Taft of Cincinnati arrives in Cleveland to launch his Republican presidential bid. He declares his candidacy is not a sham and explains a wish to live in the White House if elected, recalling his father’s presidency from 1903 to 1912.
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Taft
Cleveland
Robert A. Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
White House
Cat Helps Slayer of G Man Eat Last Supper
Indiana story reports George W. Barrett an one eyed Kentucky criminal executed by hanging in an Indianapolis jailyard. He was known for the Kentucky feud killings and for believing he would go to heaven after the killing of federal agent Nelson B. Elein on August 16, 1935 in College Corner. Barrett faced execution after being convicted on December 7 with a tent near the jail used to shield spectators.
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Indianapolis
Ind
George W. Barrett
Kentucky
Senatar
Federal
Barrett
Nelson B. Elein
College Corner
River Crest Rising in Ohio Flood Recedes Slowly
Ohio river flood crest rose slowly with limited damage to riverfront shacks and warehouses. Seventeen thousand families evacuated from Wheeling Huntington and other West Virginia towns where more than 20 were killed, while Marietta and upper valleys saw homes wrecked and people returning with mud and lime. Federal state and private funds provide food medical supplies and temporary housing as reconstruction begins.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Huntington
West Virginia
Marietta
Ohio Young Democrats oppose endorsements before May primary
The executive committee of the League of Young Democratic Clubs of Ohio went on record against endorsing any candidate until after the May primary election, with a stance aimed at maintaining neutrality during the contest.
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Columbus
League of Young Democratic Clubs of Ohio
Weather Outlook and Temperature Readings
Cloudy and colder tonight with a Wednesday fair and colder day ahead. Local 24 hour temperatures end at noon show a maximum around 32 degrees and a low near the freezing point. Sunrise and sunset times are noted, with sunset at 6:53 p.m. and sunrise at 6:37 a.m.
Hoffman Interview Sparks Bronx Showdown
Fragmentary text shows a gubernatorial confrontation with Hoffman. It notes a demanded interview at Hoffman's Bronx home with Attorney General David T. Wilents present and questions submitted in writing. The passage hints at accusations of disqualification and doubts about impartiality in a murder case context.
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Hoffman
Bronx
Borough
New York
David T. Wilents
Jala
Local Man In Flood Scene Identified
Ralph Rawlings of the Rargien district is listed in connection with a local flood incident. The report notes community impact and asks residents to monitor advisories.
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Heer
Ralph Rawlings
Rargien
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