River flood threats rise as Pittsburgh area banks brace
Monongahela and Ohio rivers swell with heavy rains raising concern along the river frontier. Crest forecasts hover near the flood stage as Weston West Virginia reports streets flooded and dam spillways poised to lift water levels. evacuation plans begin for Indiana villages Markland and Florence as authorities brace for higher crests.
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Weather Bureau
Monongahela
Allegheny
West Virginia
Weston
W. Va
Ohio
Cincinnati
Louisville
Wheeling
1. R. Hill
Monongahiea
Indianapolis
Ind
Markland
Florence
Switzerland
Ohio Rive
Graham Bondurant
Vevay
Baby son of Mr and Mrs Robert Boren born with large family
A Benton item notes the March 25 birth of the baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boren. He has four grandparents and six great grandparents, all alive. The notice highlights an unusually large extended family.
Taft Attacks New Deal as Borah Allies Target Liberalism
Robert A Taft opened his campaign with a speech here denouncing the New Deal and mounting federal spending. He labeled Borah in Ohio as representing liberalism and urged pledged delegates while criticizing Frank Gannett and warning of a rubber dollar. Knox outlined a conservative path, saying government should serve the people within constitutional limits.
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William E. Borah
Ohio
Taft
Borah
Frank Gannett
Rochester
N. Y
Borah Alric
Republican Party
Knox
New York
Frank Knox
Chicago
Tory Fails in D A Lamson Trial
SAN JOBE CAL March 25 While David A Lamson waited dejectedly petitions circulated in Santa Clara County communities urging the state to drop its bid to convict the former Stanford press salesman of killing his wife. Lamson’s fourth trial ended with a deadlocked jury after nearly 98 hours of deliberation with 9 to 3 votes for conviction on each ballot.
Circuit Judge and Attorney Fined After Gavel Shatters
In Bentonville Arkansas on March 24 Circuit Judge John L Combs and Attorney John Nance clashed over a civil suit. The argument turned heated and the judge’s gavel shattered as he fined the attorney and himself five dollars each for contempt of court.
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Bentonville
Ark
John 8. Combs
John Nance
Germany rejects Rhine plan as France rages in response
Report notes Germany declines Rhine settlement and France reacts with fury. British mediation is urged to convene joint general staff talks to prepare for potential military action if Germany attacks. An interim reply suggests cautious interest in German pacification proposals while highlighting a test from the upcoming election. The German nation faces a verdict on Versailles after the vote.
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United Press
Tead
Puehrer
Adolf Hitler
Patience U Joseph
Femironer
Anthony
France
Germany
Britain
Two Local Boys Honored at O. S. U.
H Weikert Hartsell of North Jefferson Street, OSU student, elected president of the mechanical engineering society. David F. Konbs elected treasurer of the flying society at Ohio State University.
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H. Weikert Hartsell
North Jefferson St
Ohio State University
Mechanical Engineering Society
David F. Kon
Giant liner Queen Mary trip on Clyde proves seaworthy
Glasgow March 25 giant liner Queen Mary weighing 90 773 tons completed her first Clyde passage from Glasgow. The voyage down the narrow river tested her power as engines raced astern to assist tugs. She refloated each time without damage and showed little vibration despite great speed.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Clyde
Maple syrup crop in Geauga county expected above average
Geauga county producers report the 1996 maple syrup harvest will surpass average despite a deep frost that reached three feet. Workers maintain 24 hour shifts to boil sap.
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Geauga County
Paul T. MacCullough Dies in Medford
Paul T. MacCullough, 52, member of the Clark and MacCullough comedy team, died at 9:65 am in a Medford hospital from wounds received in a self inflicted razor attack the preceding Monday night.
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Paul T. McCullough
Medford
Mass
Paul T. MacCullough
Clark and MacCullough
Glove Makers Strike Over Wage Cut at Ocahoston Plant
Workers at the Ocahoston Glove Co. plant walk out in protest of a 20 percent pay reduction. The International Glove Workers Union led the strike with a picket line while 111 company union members entered the factory. Company officials say the action involves only a small group of workers.
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Ocahoston
Tt Gianapolis Glove Co
Inters ‘National Glove Workers Union
Glove Co
Atriké
Tastee
Ipany
Stephenson Loses Court Bid to Escape Prison
Indiana Supreme Court issues a permanent writ of prohibition against Judge Worden halting Stephenson's habeas corpus petition. The ruling closes avenues to escape by the former Ku Klux Klan leader, with plans to seek U S Supreme Court review if needed. Mayor Alban Smith of Laporte comments on the setback.
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Indianapolis, Inc
D. C
Michigan City
Ind
Stephenson
Supreme Court of the United States
Alban Smith
Laporte
State Supreme Court
British Admiral Slain at Home in Cork Ireland
Vice Admiral Henry Boyle Somerville, 72, a distinguished British naval officer, was killed at his home in Townshend Cork. Civil guards hunted four suspected gunmen who fled in a car. Clues included tire marks and a discarded British recruiting poster linked to his navy recruitment work.
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Cork
Ireland
Henry Boyle Somerville
Great Britain
Townshend
Somerville
Columbus Press Club Grid Iron Dinner Set for March 28
The Columbus Press Club will host its first gridiron dinner on March 28 attended by state political notables from Columbus and Washington. Most gubernatorial candidates and several congressmen are expected to attend.
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Columbus
Columbus Press Club
Washington
Stocks Open Irregular In Narrow Range On Steel Exchange
New York March 25 stocks opened irregular in a narrow range with moderate activity on the Steel Exchange. Bonds, the dollar and cotton were steady.
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New York
Steel Exchange
Red Cross Flood Relief Quota Increased in County
Grayson urges residents to boost the Red Cross flood relief quota by at least 50 percent as the number of flood victims doubles. Relief directors report 387,000 in urgent need of emergency aid including food shelter clothing and medical care as waters recede and repairs begin.
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van Wert
Elks ‘Edge
Grayson
Red Cross
Rural Forum at Middle Point Draws 200 Attendees
The WPA sponsored Rural Forum at Middle Point attracted 200 attendees. Soprano and clarinet numbers were performed by students from Middle Point High School. Speakers included C. L. Shaffer and Dr. R. Keyser who addressed the Ohio school foundation program and contagious disease prevention.
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WPA
Middle Point
Middle Point High Schoo Rand
Koistira
S. 4. Beach
C. L. Shaffer
Ohio School Foundation
R. Keyser
Miss ¥. Summersett
Iva Scott
D. K R. Armstrong
Edward Adam
Workers' Classes to Have Movies at Lincoln School
The Van Wert County Emergency Schools education classes show five reels of films this evening at 7:30 at Lincoln Third Ward school. The Women’s Bureau of the Labor Department sent two reels titled Within the Gates and three reels of All the Scenes in the Machine. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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van Wert County
Lincoln
Third Ward
Women's Bureau of the Labor Department
Washington, D. C
U S and Britain vow naval equality before treaty
United States and Great Britain agreed to maintain equal fleets as three power talks near signing a six year accord. Norman H. Davis and Anthony Eden signaled parity remains U S policy and Britain accepts equality amid Japan’s stance. France Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa India to sign. Ireland declines. Italy absent with observers.
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United Press Staff
United Press
London
United States
Great Britain
Norman H. Davis
Anthony Eden
British Empire
France
Davis
Eden
Britain
Queen Anne
St. James’ Palace
Japan
Washington
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
India
Irish Free State
Four County Men Attend Meeting on Farm Program
V.R. Phares county agent and three farmers visited Columbus to discuss the government's soil conservation program. Attendees included Ray Duniton, FP L Allen of Pleasant township, and Gale Palmer of Hoaglin township. County meetings are set for next week with schedules to be announced Thursday.
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J. Puen Celee
Mrs. Livermore Faces Court Over Teen Son Shooting
Jurisdiction hears case after Jeaze Livermore Jr. was shot at the Longcope Montecito home following a Thanksgiving party. Jesse L Livermore Jr. has survived critical wounds and is under care. he has not spoken to investigators. Paul and the 13 year old brother are in South America.
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Jeaze
Percy Heckendorf
Jesse L Livermore
New York
Wolf of
Wall Street
Cottage Hospital
Jesse, Jr
Dorothea Wendt Livermore Longcope
Montecito
Wagnerite
Paul
South America
Jease Livermore, Jr
Livermore
Change in Venue for Horsemen’s Meeting
The place of holding the Horsemen’s Meeting was changed from the U B Church to the YMCA, announced by county agent W R Phares this morning. L P McCann of Ohio State University and Donald H Smith of Van Wert will give addresses, with music by the Venedocia quartet.
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U. B. Church
YMCA
W. R. Phares
L. P. McCann
Ohio State University
Donald H. Smith
Van
Minneapolis man sentenced for mail robbery counts
Minneapolis resident Touhy was convicted on ten counts of mail robbery and yesterday received a 23 year prison sentence.
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Minneapolis
Imy Touhy
Naval treaty eyed as step toward later limits on ships
The article notes Italy and others hesitated to sign until League penalties for Ethiopia were cancelled. Dino Grandi represented Italy and was to state his government’s position. The pact is a stopgap with no fixed ship totals, but it sets pre-briefing on building plans and limits by class and caliber, aiming to deter a naval race and pave the way for broader limits. The treaty takes effect December 31 and lasts until December 31, 1942.
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Risaburo Fujita
Italy
League of Nations
Ethiopia
Dino Grandi
aJpan
Germany
Russia
Clements Out As Officer In Townsend Plan
Mrs Clements says Townsend a California physician shifted policy on strategy and inauguration while Clements stuck to staying out of politics Doctor wanted reorganizing and a new general manager led 7000 clubs and 110000 treasury without debts Both would support the DARP Rep John Steven McGroarty notes resignations won’t alter plans to elect congressmen next session.
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Clements
Townsend
California
Venience
John Steven McGroarty
Calif
Dame Byrne
WPAEmployment in Ohio Dips Amid Portage County Strike
Ohio WPA employment fell to 186 496 from the prior total as Portage County strike disrupts work. Portage operations halted due to interference with workers seeking local police protection to stay on the job, per state WPA reports.
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Columbus
Ohio
WPA
Portage County
Portage
Cowlly
Carl Watson
Weather outlook with increasing clouds and Thursday showers
Increasing cloudiness tonight seeds scattered showers by Thursday. Local temperatures shown for an 84 hour period ending 13, with no other readable specifics available.
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