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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1936

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Four Dictators Control Europe As Austria Falls

The article states that four dictators rule Europe while Austria falls. It notes the Heimwehr militia commander in chief vows to end rival private armies and push a democratic line to involve workers in councils. Schuschnigg pledges disarming the Heimwehr, drawing strong public cheer. Garhemberg travels to Rome for sports but seeks Mussolini’s counsel.

Europe Austria Heimwehr Gtarhemberg Rome Mussolini

WPA Recreation Program Benefits 1400 Van Wert Residents

The WPA backed program in Van Wert County funds 10 paid workers in Ohio City, Middle Point, Wiltshire, Convoy, and Van Wert with four volunteers offering free activities for all ages. Over 1400 people have participated in recreation, including four YMCA hardball leagues, with plans for league expansion to four city wards.

van Wert WPA YWCA YMCA Park Board of Ohio City Middle Point Wiltshire Convoy Ymca of

Flood Control Bill Nears Senate Debate

Washington May 16 The $60 million omnibus flood control bill may be taken up next week in the Senate. Advocates from New York Ohio and New England plan a mass meeting in the Senate caucus room Monday to demand action with motion pictures of recent floods to be shown. Norman McLeod chair of the tri state authority says senators and representatives from affected areas will join the event.

Washington Ened Senate Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas New York Ohio New England Pennsylvania West Virginia Norman McLeod Tri-State Authority and Citizens Flood Committee McLéod

Rites Sunday for G B Wise Local resident dies after long illness

George B Wise aged local resident dies Friday at home on South Wayne street after a lingering illness. Survivors include wife daughter Mrs David A Doner step son Walter R Stapleton of Cuyahoga Falls four grandchildren two brothers John Wise of Mansfield M F Wise and two sisters Mrs Ida Mapes and Mrs Rosa Jordan of Louconv ille. Funeral services set Sunday at 1 30 PM at the home with Woodland Cemetery burial.

George B. Wise South Wayne Street Wise David A. Doner Walter R. Stapleton Cuyahoga Falls John Wise Mansfield M. F. Wise This City Ida Mapes Rosa Jordan Louconville Woodland Cemetery

China modernizes courts Detroit study

European-born Shanghai attorney Dr. Fred Wilhelm says Chinese and American legal practice are nearly alike with similar bar requirements and court procedures. He notes use of an interpreter in court.

Detroit China United States Fred Wilhelm Shanghai Wilhelm

Federal agent slaying tied to illicit alcohol ring

E C Yellowley, head of the Chicago alcohol tax unit, announced a “full confession” from James Jacobs alias James Jones of Indianapolis in the slaying of federal revenue agent John R Foster. Jacobs and Harlan Crouch, both ex-convict bootleggers, allegedly ran untaxed liquor from Chicago Heights to Indianapolis and fired at pursuing agents near Hammond, killing Foster.

Chicago John R Foster Federal Revenue E. C Yellowley Chicago Alcohol Tax Unit Case Yellowley James Jacobs James Jones Indianapolis Harlan Crouch Jacobs Crouch Chicago Heights Hammond Foster Guy Goodin Milwaukee Wis St. John

Clerks' Week Observed at A and P Stores

Clerks at the two A and P Food Stores observe Clerks' Week featuring a special sale run by the clerks, not management. The event promises great savings according to the staff in charge, highlighting boy in charge notes.

A&p

Legislators to Debate Relief Plan in Special Session

Ohio leaders met with Governor to plan resumption of the General Assembly next Wednesday to tackle relief funding. Lucas County delegation urged restoration of a 1.18 million dollar relief appropriation and ongoing commission, with concerns about the distribution formula and county allocations under the 1933 act.

Columbus Gov. General Assembly Marcel Davey Lucas County Ite Relief Commission

Mexican Uses Ingenuity to Build Plane

Miguel Carrillo, 27, builds a patchwork airplane from diagrams in aviation magazines after lacking funds and English. He uses a Ford four cylinder engine and assorted materials, teaches himself to fly, and completes a 125 mile flight from Zitácuaro in two and a half hours.

Mexico City Miguel Carrillo Zitacuaro

Upham to Head American Medical Association in 1937

Dr. John H. J. Upham dean of Ohio State University medical school will be president of the American Medical Association in 1937. The convention will be in Atlantic City New Jersey. Dr. Charles Gordon Heyd of Columbia University was named vice president effective immediately.

Kansas City John H. J. Upham Ohio State University School of Medicine Columbus American Medical Association Atlantic City N. J Upham Charles Gordon Heyd Postgraduate Medical School Columbia University New York

Preakness Stakes field set with Bold Venture in front

A field of 13 colts and one gelding chosen for the mile and three sixteenths Preakness with four doubtful starters. Forecasts of fair weather and fast track threaten to shatter the 1934 Preakness mark of 1 58 1/5 as 45 000 to 50 000 spectators are expected. Notables include nine U.S. senators Cordell Hull and J Edgar Hoover with Vice President Garner away fishing. The race centers on Bold Venture Memory Book and Granville after a Derby incident.

Bold Venture High Quest U.S Cordell Hull J. Edgar Hoover Garner Memory Book Granville Jimmy Stout

Ohio delegates predicted to pivot to Knox from Taft

Clarence J. Brown, who led Ohio's delegates-at-large for Taft, forecast a swing of the Ohio delegation to Frank Knox after Taft as first choice. Brown argued Knox's opposition to the New Deal and his proposed program have strengthened Knox in Ohio.

Chicago Clarence J. Brown Ohio Frank Knox Robert A. Taft Mr. Taft Brown Mr. Knox Col. Knox

Mrs Margaret Brooks Yorkville Postmistress Dead at 74

Yorkville Ohio May 16 Mrs Margaret Alice Brooks 74 longtime post mistress and signer of the town incorporation papers died. She was the oldest resident and a direct descendant of Lord Plunkett of England.

Yorkville Margaret Alice Brooks Lord Plunkett England

Van Wert Times Bulletin Merges With Galvin Family Papers

The Van Wert Times Bulletin merges into a larger paper formed by The Van Wert Publishing Company with the Galvin family. The executive notes the 20 year dream of unifying Van Wert’s newspapers and thanks local publishers including Carles Foster and Jay H Foster for their roles in local media.

van Wert Publishing Company Associated L Evan Wert Times Galvin the Times van Wert County Times Carles Foster Jay H. Foster van Wert

Chicago police arrest in Indianapolis gang murder case

Police report James Dahlhover Williams, 27, arrested in Chicago for the killing of Indianapolis Sgt Richard Rivers and linked to a November shooting of Anderson officer Frank Levy. The investigation ties him to diamonds thefts and Lima jewelry store robberies with the gang led by Al Brady. Sentences note other gang members sought or captured.

Chicago James Dahlhover Gergieters Rivers Indianapolis Dahlhover Wil Hams Bureau of Identification Pendleton Ind al Brady Dahihover Lima Ohio Lee Jackson Elmer Martin Rivers Indianapols Martin Matt Leach Indiana State Police Williams Sergt Richard Rivers

Native Assyrian Talks at Kiwanis

Melik Verda native of Assyria will lecture at the Kiwanis meeting on Monday night titled By the Waters of Babylon. He was born and educated in the Cradle of Mankind and will share stories, facts, thrills, and personal experiences from his homeland. Verda speaks Aramaic Assyrian Arabic Spanish Latin French and English. He will also address the Rotary club Monday noon.

V. Melik Verda Babylon Kiwanis Mr. Verda Assyria Verda Near East Christ Melik Verda Rotary Club

Whale chases fisher off Santa Cruz bay

In Santa Cruz California Jack Bagby netting sardines was chased by a 40 foot whale but escaped unharmed. The encounter shows whales and sardines frequent the bay while sardines are a main whale food.

Santa Cruz Cal Jack Bagby

Stolen Dogs Found By Police In Abandoned Basement

Police traced barking to an abandoned basement where several valuable dogs recently reported stolen were found. Residents alerted authorities after suspicious noises led to the discovery.

Toledo

Heavily Armed Officers Clash as Crowds Scatter

Five heavily armed state troopers and deputies engaged in a confrontation described as fierce as law enforcement pressed through a scene where Black residents had already left. The incident centers on a tense pursuit and dispersal actions in a suburban area.

Mi wingle representatives at the new 7 30 p m re

Fragmentary OCR notes show a 7 30 p m time reference and mentions wingle representatives. The incomplete line hints at scheduling or meeting details without clear names or places.

Weather forecast fragment with missing details

Fragmentary weather report shows 7 am reading and yesterday's high low data missing. The incomplete schedule hints at temperatures but provides no locations or values.

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Schuschnigg Prince Ernst von Starhemberg Josef Reicher Josef Reither Prince von Starhemberg Reither Starhemberg G. B. Wise South Wayne St John R. Foster Dean H. J. Upham Society Col Knox Taft Times -Bulletin West Court Street the Times-Bulletin van Weat Times Circleville Herald New Lexington Daily News Dr. Sweet Bal Paso el Hig Wingle Vas
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