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Wilmington News Journal

Location

Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

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War men doubt large conflict in Spain says expert analysis

Washington observers view the Spanish Civil War as politically motivated rather than a route to major war. They note Germany and Italy seek political influence and material gains, not immediate victory, stressing iron, fuel, and credit as essential to any wider clash.

Shington Spain Hitler Mussolini France Germany Russia Britain Japan Italy

Italy and Germany Muddle Toward Joint Spain Action

Mussolini and Von Blomberg reportedly coordinate Italian and German forces for a intensified drive on Bilbao as Mola presses the Basque capital. The two leaders viewed a possible combined operation amid Spain's war and tensions with the non intervention corps.

Rome Mussolini Werner von Blomberg Spain Francisco Franco Bilbao Il Duce Germany Basque Republic Emilio Mola Madrid-Valencia von Blomberg Almeria Ibiza Balearic Isles Europe Italy Guidona Furbara

Mass Funeral for Strike Victims in Chicago

In a flag draped hall in South Chicago hundreds of steel strikers and sympathizers viewed caskets for three of seven riot victims as mass funeral services opened. Hilding Anderson, 38, died in hospital from gunshot wounds amid ongoing Calumet Strike Front ceremonies.

Chicago Calumet Steel Hilding Anderson South Chicago Steel Union

Ohio postmasters reelected at 30th convention

Columbus June 3 All officers of the Ohio branch National League of District Postmasters were reelected at the closing session of the group s 30th annual convention today.

Columbus Ohio Branch National League of District Postmasters

Roosevelt Seeks Seven Regional Authorities for Power Projects

President Roosevelt urged Congress to create seven regional authorities to administer federal hydro power projects and plans to guard against floods droughts and dust storms. The plan envisions multi purpose watershed development and protection from private monopoly with zones covering Atlantic seaboard Great Lakes Ohio Valley Tennessee and Cumberland rivers Missouri Red river Arkansas Red and Rio Grande basins Colorado and Pacific basin streams.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Little Tva Atlantic Seaboard Great Lakes Ohio Valley Tennessee Cumberland Missouri Red River Arkansas Red Rio Grande Colorado Pacific California-Oregon Jine Columbia River Mississippi River Commission

Goodyear Plant Idle Affects 5000 Workers

Akron June 3 Five thousand Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Plant 1 workers were idle today due to a sitdown stoppage in four departments halting production.

Akron Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co

Church Sessions End at Columbus General Assembly Closes Harmonious Seven Day Meeting

The Presbyterian Church in the U S A adjourned its 149th general assembly in Columbus after a seven day session described as harmonious and efficient. Moderator Dr William Foulkes from Newark NJ praised the church for ending years of dissension over evolution and war and setting its house in order as it faces current challenges with renewed courage.

Columbus Presbyterian Church U.S. A General Assembly Presbyterian William Foulkes Newark N. J

WPA workers cut off in Ohio re allotment

June 3 1935 Columbus report says 15 000 WPA workers statewide are removed from project rolls. Ohio total drops from 115 000 to 100 000 starting June 15. District 12 including Clinton County falls from 12 426 to 10 709.

WPA Columbus Works Progress Administration Ohio Clinton County

Girl and Paramour Sentenced in Jersey City Murder

Gladys MacKnight 17 and Donald Wightman 19 were sentenced to 29 to 30 years in state prison for the murder of Gladys mother Mrs Helen MacKnight in Jersey City New Jersey.

Jersey City N. Y Gladys MacKnight Donald Wightman Helen MacKnight

Poor Man's Parson Escapes Church Of England Discipline

CHATEAU DE CANDE Monts France June 3 The radiant Duke of Windsor wed Wallis Warfield in two quiet ceremonies after relinquishing the throne twenty seven weeks earlier. The Anglican clergyman Rev R Anderson Jardine presided as the so called poor man’s vicar of Darlington. The civil ceremony followed earlier revelry on the terrace with guests sipping cocktails.

Chateau de Cande Monts France Duke of Windsor-Wallis Warfield Duke of Windsor Wallis Warfield Edward Rolupoly Charles Mercier R. Anderson Jardine Darlington England Duchess of

Braddock Suspended by New York Group

The New York State Athletic Commission suspended heavyweight champion James J Braddock indefinitely for failing to appear for a 15 round title bout with Max Schmeling of Germany. The commission also fined Braddock and Joe Louis $1000 each for the Chicago June 22 match.

New York New York State Athletic Commission James J. Braddock Max Schmeling Germany Braddock Joe Louis Chicago

Elder Found Probably Guilty in Assault Case

Greenfield Mass June 3 Judge Philip E Ball in district court found Thomas E Elder former dean of Mount Hermon school probably guilty of assault with intent to kill a former associate S Allan Norton. Elder held in 10000 bail for the grand jury Norton testified Elder watched him through peepholes in a door dating to 1930.

Greenfield Mass Philip E. Ball Thomas E. Elder Mount Hermon S. Allan Norton Ball Elder Norton

Gen Emilio Mola Reported Killed in Plane Crash

Berlin dispatch reports General Emilio Mola, Spanish rebel commander on the Bilbao front, killed in an airplane accident. In Columbus Ohio Charles Gieseking, 33, member of the Al Brady gang, began a 10 to 25 year sentence for armed robbery of a Lima jewelry store.

Paris Berlin Emilio Mola Bilboa Columbus Charles Gieseking al Brady Indiana Ohio Lima

Hayden amendment seeks two year PWA extension with funding

Senator Hayden of Arizona proposed an amendment to the relief bill to extend the Public Works Administration for two years with 325 million dollars for loans and grants. The measure would place projects under Secretary Ickes full control as hearings opened on the 1.5 billion dollar relief bill.

Washington Hayden D-Ariz Public Works Administration Ickes

Jury service bill leaves scars on county pants

In Wilson North Carolina on June 3 a former juror billed the county for six days on jury at two dollars daily totaling twelve dollars. He listed eleven courthouse trips at five cents per mile for mileage and five percent miles at ten cents per mile plus fifty five cents. Repairs on a seat worn pants cost one dollar fifty. He claims being removed from jury three times caused embarrassment valued at five dollars each totaling fifteen. A worn shoe sole repair of one dollar fifty nine cents is added bringing the total to thirty dollars and five cents.

New Clues Question Gotherman In Schofield Case

Prosecutors say evidence tying Russell Gotherman to the disappearance of Frank Schofield is insufficient for a preliminary hearing. Gotherman was jailed May 18 after both men were at Smith restaurant in Clarksville on May 6, the day Schofield vanished. The county searches near Port William and Melvin yielded no body. A $500 reward remains for Schofield, a 78 year old junk dealer and realty owner.

Russell Gotherman Frank Schofield Wilmington G. L. Schilling Gotherman Schofield Smith Clarksville Melvin Q. Hildebrant Smith, Rogers & Smith Port William

Davey Seeks Peace in Steel Strike Talks in Ohio

Governor Martin L. Davey voiced hope for an early settlement of the seven state steel strike after meetings with Republic Steel’s Tom Girdler and Youngstown Sheet and Tube executive 8 C Argetsinger. The union asks for broader strategy as organizers convene in Mahoning Valley while Inland Steel sits out. Local officials criticized use of an east side flying field as a supply base for airplanes supporting activities at Republic plants in Warren and Niles.

Youngstown John I. Lewis Martin L. Davey Ohio Tom Girdler Republic Steel Corp 8. C. Argetsinger Youngstown Sheet and

Boy Delbert Snider Rescues Classmate From Drowning

Ten year old Delbert Snider saved seven year old Carl Larrick from drowning in the Westboro reservoir while the pair were fishing. After the rope broke and Larrick sank, Delbert retrieved him with a stick and pulled him from the water, then assisted him home and returned for tackle.

Delbert Snider Carl Larrick Westboro Larrick Delbert Snider

Taft Boomed for Senate Candidacy in 1938

The Hamilton County Republican Executive Committee would decide today whether Robert A. Taft runs for the U S Senate in 1938. The Enquirer notes privately most expect endorsement unless Taft asks for a delay, predicting a unanimous committee vote in his favor.

Cincinnati Robert A. Taft U. S. Senate Hamilton County Republican Executive Committee the Enquirer Taft

Markets At A Glance Irregular Rally In Selected Issues

New York stocks show irregular, selective gains while bonds drift with mixed U S and loans. Chicago wheat weak on foreign weakness and corn sees profit taking. Cattle hold steady with top steer at 14.25 dollars and hogs down 15.25 cents to 11.65 dollars.

U. S&s

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BY Pai Mallon Mrs. Wallis Warfield Windsor the Duke of Windsor the Duchess of Windsor Mrs Duke Wally Duce Great Lakes and Ohio Valley Presbyterians Empire NEW York Group Schilling Davey Boy Chum Senate
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