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Wilmington News Journal

Location

Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1937

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Loyalty Reward and Looming Appointments in Washington

A moral Congress approves Fred Vinson for a local judgeship as a loyalty reward. More rewards for loyalists are hinted as vacancies arise. Farm legislation delay as bills diverge in House and Senate. Young Republicans gain influence under Harold Mason. Canada may be exporting power costs. analysts estimate substantial future spending. Roosevelt housing passage viewed as routine with limited vigor in messaging.

Washington Tident Fred Vinson Court of Appeals

Aunt Sarah Plans Christmas Steak Dinner Gift

Aunt Sarah considers giving Seth a steak dinner for Christmas. Larkin borrowed Zack Winters snow shovel yesterday when he returned Zack's lawn mowers.

Sarah Seth Larkin Zack Winters Zack

Japanese Navy Returns Flag With Apology After Seizure

The Japanese navy returned two American flags and two Italian vessels to their owners with apologies, saying the seizure of the American owned launch was a mistake. U S Consul General Gauss protested earlier over the incident in Shanghai. The flags were handed to a Chinese crew during seizure, later returned.

United States Jal William Hunt Steamship Company Clarence E. Gauss Japan

Opposition to Gov Daveys 50 50 relief plan grows

More than 100 Ohio labor union reps condemned Governor Daveys 50 50 relief matching proposal calling it monstrous and impractical. They back the joint legislative committee plan instead, with $16 million expenditure including $12 million from the state, as both options await the current special session.

Martin L. Davey Ohio Joint Legislative Committee Davey Ohio League of Municipalities

Civil War Veteran's Record Cleared by War Department

Representative Ashbrook said the War Department approved his bill to clear 94-year-old Lester Cooley of Croton Ohio, listed as a deserter after a 20 day furlough during wounds. His surgeon urged continued furlough but officers were not notified.

Washington Ashbrook Ohio War Department Lester Cooley Croton Licking County

German War Lord in Munich Feels Setback in Illness

General Erich Ludendorff, 72, critically ill after bladder infection surgery in Munich, worsened today after a hopeful note earlier.

Munich Erich Ludendorff

Condemned Anna Hahn to be moved to Ohio Penitentiary

Ohio authorities prepare to transfer Anna Marie Hahn from Cincinnati to Columbus for execution after the appellate court denied a stay. Warden James C. Woodward named three matrons to care for her as preparations began for the move by noon. Hahn thanked jail officials for their treatment and asserted her innocence.

Columbus Anna Marie Hahn Ohio Penitentiary James C. Woodward Cincinnati Court of Appeals Jacob Wagner Ohio Hiram Bolsinger Simon Ross Bolsinger

Ohio Flood Control Restrictions To Stay In Force

Army engineers said restrictions on an Ohio River flood control program would stay in force at least until President Roosevelt returns from the South. Ohio Valley congressmen had pushed to lift them after Senator Barkley of Kentucky conferred with the President, but no outcome was announced.

Washington Army Engineers Roosevelt South Ohio River Valley Senator Barkley Dky

Mussolini says China to seek Japan terms after Brusiloff refer?

In Il Popolo D Italia an editorial attributed to Premier Mussolini argues China should expect no collective aid from other powers and should seek peace terms from Japan. It cites the inconclusive Brussels conference and U S participation following President Roosevelt’s Chicago speech on aggressor nations.

Milan Mussolini Il Popolo D'Italia China Japan Roosevelt Chicago

Lewis Green to Take Charge of Negotiations

John L. Lewis and William Green will personally lead the peace talks to reunite the AFL and CIO. Philip Murray arranged the meeting with Green and Lewis as CIO representatives and AFL’s George Harrison joining Green. Key issues include single national unions versus craft unions and CIO autonomy limits plus voting and enforcement terms.

Lewis Green Washington John L. Lewis William Green Organized Labor American Federation of Labor Committee For Industrial Organization Philip Murray CIO Murray George Harrison AFL

Train Derails Near Martinsburg. Engine Rams Freight Cars

A passenger train engine rammed into derailed freight cars on the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad west of Martinsburg and rolled over in a field. No injuries were reported.

Martinsburg W. Va Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Davey asks for added funds for colleges and state offices

Gov. Martin L. Davey asked the Ohio legislature for supplemental appropriations totaling 2 831 233 for the remainder of this year and next. Educational institutions lead the list with 1 197 137, Kent State University get 735 000 including 659 000 for a new science building. Ohio State University 226 840 Ohio University 74 000 Miami 42 000 Bowling Green 40 000 Wilberforce 30 000 and the Ohio Soldiers' and Soldiers' Orphans' Home 4 500. Other items include 260 923 for the tax commission 78 445 for the utilities commission 160 570 for highway patrol 323 560 for welfare 260 000 for the emergency board and 399 00 for the Ohio National Guard. Four powerful organizations representing real estate owners entered vigorous protests today.

Kent State University Ohio State University Ohio University Miami Bowling Green Wilberforce Ohio Soldiers’ and Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home State Tax Commission Utilities Commission Welfare Department Emergency Board Ohio National Guard

Judge Overrules Move to Transfer Dingledine Murder Trial

Common Pleas Judge Golden C. Davis ruled against transferring the first degree murder case of Harry Dingledine to another county. Dingledine, one of three men charged in the deaths of two Springfield peace officers in a September 3 gun battle, will proceed to trial in Springfield tomorrow.

Springfield Common Pleas Golden C. Davis Harry Dingledine Dingledine

Culbertsons Seek Reno Divorce Split After 14 Years

Ely Culbertson and wife Josephine announce dissolution of marriage by Reno divorce while business partnership remains intact. Culbertson sails to London for work. Josephine heads to California and then Reno. They report shared custody of their two children Joyce 10 and Bruce 9.

New York Ely Culbertsons Reno Culbertson Europe London Josephine California

Vandenberg Not Running for President Says Senator

Kansas City dispatch reports Senator Vanderberg of Michigan denies seeking the Republican presidential nomination. Friends propose a Vandenberg for President club with booster E. Mont Reily noted as a leading organizer in the drive.

Kansas City Sen. Vanderberg Michigan E. Mont Reily

Explosion near royal gun powder works shakes London area

A terrific explosion rocked the vicinity of the royal gun powder factory at Waltham Abbey in Essex today. Officials were unsure at first whether the blast occurred inside the factory grounds.

London Royal Gun Waltham Abbey Essex

Insanity Hearing Ordered for Baby Slayer Miller

John James Miller, 32, who confessed to beheading his seven month old son Charles Edward with a carpenter’s saw, awaits removal to Lima State Hospital. Judge John W. Baxter ordered commitment after insanity charges filed by the baby’s mother Mrs Miller. Funeral services for the infant will be held today.

Sandusky John James Miller Charles Edward Lima State Hospital John W. Baxter

Amishman to Test Pennsylvania School Laws

Aaron King, an Amish farmer from central Pennsylvania, pressed a federal case alleging the state denies his group full religious freedom by enforcing school laws that clash with Amish practice. He cited William Penn’s 1682 Frame of Government as a basis for guaranteed rights in 1682.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Aaron King Commonwealth William Penn King

Newport News Store Keeper Arrested in Girl's Killing

Michael Ritter, 77, owner of an odds and ends shop, was jailed on charges he murdered 11 year old Sue Stokes and wounded 12 year old Mary Ellen Coleman as they scribbled on the sidewalk in front of his store. He reportedly admitted, I did the shooting, but gave no motive. Neighbors found one girl mortally wounded four doors away and a second girl crying in the street.

Newport News Michael Ritter J. M. Peach Ritter Sue Stokes Mary Ellen Coleman

Jury to Investigate Attack Slaying Case

Elyria December 1 The county grand jury convenes to probe the attack slaying of Louise Hornbeck 19 of Graf ton Three youths are jailed in connection with the killing Prosecutor Howard R Butler says nearly a score of witnesses will testify

Elyria Louise Hornbeck Grafton Howard R. Butler

Trautman Reelected President of American Association

George Trautman of Columbus was reelected to a three year term as president of the American Association, the longest tenure yet for a chief executive of the organization.

Milwaukee George Trautman Columbus American Association

Condemned man implicates pal in Cincinnati shooting

Kenton County Police Chief George E. Langley said Harold Van Venison, a 36 year old condemned killer, named a fellow Cincinnati man and identified the revolver used in the planned attack on Frances Marie Brady, who was to marry soon. The Cincinnati suspect was arrested on a loitering charge and held without bond as of last night.

Covington Kenton County George E. Langley Harold van Venison Frances Marie Brady Langley Venison Cincinnati

New License Tags Bought by State

A contract for 600 009 hunting license tags was awarded to 8S. R. Collin and Associates of Columbus for 15 542. The tags will be celluloid sized 3 8 by 4 8 inches and worn on the hunter’s back. Commissioner Lawrence Wooddell said the numbers are visible for a half mile through field glasses.

Columbus State Department of Conservation R. Collin and Associates Lawrence Wooddell

Two Ohioans Injured In Plane Crash Near Manchester

Two young men from Fostoria Ohio were injured yesterday when their small monoplane crashed near Manchester Tennessee while en route to Florida. Pilot Weldon Ropp 35 sustained a broken jaw and other injuries and was admitted to a Nashville hospital. Richard Thomas 26 received lesser injuries and was treated at a Manchester hospital.

Manchester Tenn Florida Fostoria Here Weldon Ropp Nashville Richard Thomas

Parma teen wins grand prize on first show

William Schroeder aged 16 of Parma wins the grand prize of 866.77 dollars at the Cleveland Livestock Show with his Aberdeen Angus yearling. He had never raised a steer before.

Cleveland William Schroeder Parma

Duffy Grants Immunity From Indictment In Parole Probe

Attorney General Herbert S. Duffy plans to grant immunity from indictment to Arch W. Naylor of Cleveland, a key figure in the Ohio parole board inquiry. Naylor, held in Zanesville on open charges, traveled to Columbus to testify before a Franklin County Grand Jury investigating alleged broker fees for prisoner parole.

Columbus Arch W. Naylor Cleveland Franklin County Grand Jury State Parole Board Naylor Herbert S. Duffy Ohio Zanesville George Hurley Attorney General's Office Duffy Martin L. Davey

Efforts Redoubled to Meet Deadline in Greyhound Strike

Federal conciliator John L. Conner pushed to reach a settlement between striking bus drivers and nine Greyhound lines before the noon deadline. He worked through the night, saying he was more hopeful, as pickets gathered at the Cleveland terminal and company officials challenged the strike’s effect.

Cleveland John L. Conner Greyhound Conener A. F. Whitney

WPA relief rolls rise by 11607 in week ending November 13

Government figures show WPA work relief rolls increased by 11 607 during the week ended November 13. The total on the rolls reached 1 500 094 as of that date and time.

Washington WPA

Markets At A Glance Drift Lowers in Stocks and Hogs

New York stocks drift lower amid mixed leaders. Bonds show mixed bets while rails trend down. Chicago wheat rises on revived European demand. corn holds firm with wheat support. Cattle weaken to near 50 with hogs 10 to 15 cents lower, top at 8.45.

New York Chicago

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