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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1936
Page
1
In a Philadelphia address to Republican women, Herbert Hoover denounces New Deal policies as wasteful and socialist hopefuls, warning of a drift toward collective government. He outlines a platform stressing budget balance, gold standard, and limited federal relief.
Mrs Caroline E Terry wife of Albert C Terry of Pleasant township died this morning from a cerebral hemorrhage at her home. She had lived in Pleasant township 35 years and is survived by her husband two daughters and three sons. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 P M at the home east of Richey station with burial in Woodland cemetery.
Washington May 15 The Senate finance committee leadership faced a rebelling bloc over a new tax on undistributed corporate profits. Hatched talks favored a compromise based on Harison suggestions while awaiting White House input. Eccles proposed a high fiat tax with a graduated super tax on retained earnings, exempting up to 15000 dollars. committee members refused to discuss it. The panel, though divided, remained united against the House bill as written and debated possible floor action to avoid delaying adjournment.
Alfred Smith Jr., son of the former governor, alleges three men and a young woman blackmailed him for 20000 dollars and 10000 in promissory notes. The district attorney's office questioned several people and will present the facts to the New York County grand jury. The scheme reportedly involved an alleged illegal operation and threats to keep the matter out of newspapers.
Two 16 year olds Stanley Strazisis and Louis Shmak were arrested east of Van Wert on West Main Street for stealing a lady's purse from a parked car. They admitted taking the money and tossing the purse into Town Creek stating hunger as the motive. Probate Judge Charlies Law head will hear their cases likely today.
In Defiance Edon shuts out Wren 5 to 0 in seven innings to advance to the finals. Wren, representing Van Wert county champions, had four hits but committed three errors and was eliminated. Edon totaled six hits off Black and Brittsan.
Sparks from a chimney set fire to the roof of J. R. Foote at 360 West Crawford Street this morning. Firemen responded at 8:45, extinguished the blaze with water from truck tanks, and were back at city hall by 9:08. About 16 square feet of roof were destroyed.
The Oregon primary draws a record 60 percent of 478,186 electors to voting as campaigns close. High interest centers on Townsendites, McNary supporters, and presidential and vice presidential contenders amid a nonbinding outcome for delegates.
In Columbus Ohio on May 15 a jury acquitted John A. Lee former hay buyer for the old state relief commission on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. Indictments related to ensilage purchases for relief cattle ranch late in 1934 included forgery and interest in a public contract. Lee faced three indictments over proceeds of $2.50 per ton on ensilage.
Guatemala today resigned from the League of Nations in Geneva and fears spread that other Latin American countries may also withdraw from the organization.
The Ohio Public Health Association urged transferring health director appointment from the governor to the Ohio Public Health Council. The unanimous resolution cited interruptions from frequent changes and called for a non political appointee with a five year term. Dr E R Hiatt of Troy was named president for the coming year.
Two of eight escaped convicts fled with a guard after seizing him near Blanco Missouri. Doak released near Antlers as officers close in. Bohannon and Beaver separate as a wide pursuit spikes across McCurtain County with guards from Oklahoma and Arkansas patrolling the border.
Fragmentary weather note records sun times tonight and tomorrow sunrise at 5 20 a m with a vague reference to a 39 degree reading and dates the 11th and 13th. No locations or events are specified.
Van Wert's Grand Old Man W B Jones confirms on his 62nd birthday the Times reports him in good health. He jokes about gaining weight since May 15, 1934, noting a five pound increase from 180 pounds and expresses outlooks on life and temperance.
Vienna reports Heimwehr leaders urge Premier Mussolini to intervene to save Prince Ernest von Starhemberg who was ousted in a political coup. Starhemberg planned a Rome visit for a football match while Heimwehr seek a comeback and leadership despite Schuschnigg opposition.
County Surveyor D A Snyder is in Columbus today for a conference of all county surveyors in Ohio.
Mrs Mollison set a new long flight record arriving in Croydon at 1 37 p m today after leaving Capetown Monday. She flew from Vienna to Croydon on the final leg, cheered by large crowds. The total journey took four days 16 hours 18 minutes, surpassing the old record by 1 day 14 hours 19 minutes.
Soviet Russia states it will match Japan's Far East fleet and Germany's Baltic strength. Ambassa d or Maisky presents note to UK officials outlining negotiations akin to the March 25 Anglo-French-American pact with two reservations. Russia aims limits on Far East obligations unless Japan agrees, signaling a Baltic and Black Sea fleet focus.
Paris May 15 Leon Blum socialist leader said France under his leadership would reopen the Franco American war debt question. He suggested seeking a solution without promising debt payment and urged respect for international agreements as the basis to restore world order. Edouard Herriot, a war debt proponent, is rumored as foreign minister.
Complete unofficial results from Ohio's Tuesday primary show Democratic and Republican ticket tallies across 8579 precincts. Notable figures include Roosevelt 506,524 for president and Bricker leading the Republican governor race with 469,506. Earhart and McClintock are listed among congressional and judicial contenders.
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