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Newspaper
Wilmington News Journal
Location
Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1935
Page
1
Geneva bulletin reports the Ethiopian government informs the League of Nations that all troops are withdrawing from Harar. Addis Ababa notes 400000 Ethiopian soldiers massed against Italians in northern Ethiopia with generals Ras Seyoum and Ras Kassa leading a planned offensive.
Italian business leaders said today that trade was slackening and that labor and business credit problems were developing as a result of League of Nations sanctions.
The British cabinet debated tightening sanctions on Italy for Ethiopia aggression. A two fold plan questions an all shipments embargo at Geneva and Britain's response to Italian reprisals. US involvement and oil sanctions complicate prospects as reports place Italian troops near the Italo-French border.
Washington reports a gradual reduction of Civilian Conservation Corps enrollment to about 300,000 by next July. Director Robert Fechner announced the plan yesterday, outlining the phased cutback over months.
The U S embassy urged the Chinese government to provide protection for 17 American missionaries caught in the path of a communist advance across Hunan Province.
J T Gowin a 55 year old Green Township farmer was killed when his truck collided head on with a second vehicle driven by William Bryant 35 of Cincinnati on Route 50 near Kroger Hills Monday around 9 AM Mrs Gowin was injured and taken to Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Bryant was arrested on reckless driving charge The Gowins had driven to Cincinnati to sell cattle Their daughter Miss Mary Gowin a teacher in Adams Township schools attended Wilmington College and was with her mother in hospital The body likely to be taken back to New Vienna
Ohioers faced hunger and a $750000 debt as 310940 residents in 17 counties lacked funds for relief. John W Bricker blamed Governor Davey for delays and urged emergency funds as lawmakers readied a $500000 relief package and a $400000 debt plan tied to a 1982 gas explosion. WPA officials said relief work would expand to 213200 workers by week end.
Representative Fish of New York said he will seek the 1936 Republican presidential nomination unless Senator Borah of Idaho runs. If Borah does not run Fish would pursue the nomination and would back Borah if he enters the race after a conference with the veteran Idahoan.
Philadelphia report says former governor Alfred F. Smith disapproved ongoing attempts to nominate him as the Democratic presidential candidate. State Representative John J. Finnery said he received the letter conveying Smith’s opposition.
The AAA presents the 1936 1937 corn hog contracts aimed at balancing farming and boosting hog production by 30 percent. Payments include 1.25 per hog base in 1936 and 35 cents per bushel of corn in 1936 with two installments. Tenants and landlords share payments per lease interests.
Mrs. Guy Branson of Jackson died in a Gallipolis hospital from burns after flames from an open grate set her clothing ablaze.
New York December 2 Dr James H Breasted noted archaeologist and head of Chicago’s Oriental Institute died early today at Presbyterian Medical Center from a blood infection He helped locate the tomb of King Tutankhamen and dismissed the tomb curse claiming it as superstition.
A study for the Agriculture Department finds the AAA processing taxes have been passed to consumers or cut into farmers' returns. Dr. A G Black notes that when considering farmer payments and price controls, wheat cotton and hog incomes appear raised, though processors generally pass taxes on rather than absorb them.
Chicago December 2 The top bridge players discarded honors as the first championship under the new code begins. Honor cards will not be counted in scoring across five title tilts starting today.
In New York at the Hayden Planetarium Dr. Clyde Fisher demonstrates a theory that the Bethlehem star was a rare planetary alignment of Saturn Jupiter and Mars. He explains ancient skywatchers used celestial positions to guide prophecies and that similar conjunctions occurred in 7 B C and 799 A D with later Kepler theories tying the event to the Christmas star.
The Treasury proposes 900 million dollars in new loans for work relief financing and cash needs, aiming for a total debt near 1.2 billion dollars. Secretary Morgenthau offers 450 million in 23.4 percent bonds and 450 million in 1.5 percent five year notes, with exchange options for maturing 2.5 percent notes. If approved, borrowings since July 1 would exceed 1.706 billion, leaving about 862 million to raise in the fiscal year's second half, under Roosevelt’s estimates.
Clarence J. Brown former Ohio secretary of state and Blanchester publisher will not seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 1936. He issued the statement from his Blanchester home saying he will not be a candidate for any May nominations.
Brown, a longtime Ohio Republican leader and former Secretary of State, says he will not seek the 1936 GOP nomination for governor. Instead he will work to nominate Col. Frank Knox, a Chicago publisher, for president and back a Republican victory in Ohio and nationwide.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland notes the Fourth District enjoys the best upturn in business in years driven by auto production. By mid November output rose to about 350 000 units monthly, with employment and payrolls higher than a year ago and retail trade up in October. Building activity remains strong amid favorable weather and public and private construction.
Relief chief Harry L. Hopkins announced that unemployment fell by 3,000,000 in the first two years of the Roosevelt administration. He said 12,000,000 were jobless last March, down from a peak of 15,000,000 in March 1933 and 3,300,000 in March 1929.
Two hundred members of the Ohio Council of Churches legislative committee led by Bishop A. R. Clippinger of Dayton will meet in Columbus December 9 to fight proposed state aid for denominational schools.
Akron reports Mrs. Allie Coomer, 76, died after an oil stove exploded in her home trapping her in flames yesterday.
Toledo report says 14 year old James Szalkay died in hospital from wounds suffered Thursday when he and 16 year old Joseph Mate were returning from a hunting trip.
Attorney General Bricker ruled that school children need not salute the American flag or sing patriotic songs if parents object. Greenfield schools Superintendent F R Harris asked for the ruling after William Coleman, a Jehovah's Witness, directed his daughter Elizabeth a second grader, not to participate in patriotic exercises.
Travelers Insurance estimates U S motor vehicle registrations will reach about 26 150 000 in 1935, the highest since 1930 and above 1934. Gasoline consumption is projected to exceed 1934 by about 6 percent, totaling over 17 billion gallons.
Berlin report says Hans Kerrl head of the national department of church affairs deprived the Protestant confessional synod of all authoritative and administrative rights, delivering a deadly blow to its institutional status.
The Steelworks industry hits 56 percent capacity last week, the highest annual level, per Steel magazine in its weekly review. The report highlights improving output for the sector amid ongoing industrial activity.
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