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Newspaper
Wilmington News Journal
Location
Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
1
Washington observers say the six judge bill may be auctioned in the Senate cloakroom with a compromised package to salvage Roosevelt’s revival plan. Most expect passage to a Senate table or blockage, while adding new justices seems doubtful and party unity may be the real prize.
The piece analyzes how opposition senators may push a hidden compromise to claim credit. It warns that filibuster threats and a table motion could end the bill without debate, highlighting regional splits among Democrats that could derail the party.
The platinum blonde actress Jean Harlow lay in a bronze coffin as friends recalled a death premonition she spoke of a day before illness. Her body, after uremic poisoning, will be buried privately in Glendale with no public viewing, per her mother’s wishes, avoiding throngs seen at Valentino's funeral.
In a loose, fragmentary note Abner quotes Lafe Hawkins scolding about postponement while accusing Congressman Robbins of taking his rubber stamp back to Washington. The garbled OCR preserves a political jab and a hint of temper over legislative authority.
The Republic Steel Corporation claims it was denied mail service to send food to striking workers and will pursue legal action unless the mails are opened. Pola Negri, the actress, reportedly fell suddenly ill at Bayreuth and was rushed to a Berlin hospital.
Dayton police freed nine war veterans who were kept for up to two years in a cottage and garage by James Thomas and Adam Williams. The men, four white and five Black, had their pension checks forged and cashed while their artificial limbs were taken. Burke and Fernell, each with pensions of 187 and 60 dollars monthly, were sent back to the National Military Home hospital. Thomas and Williams were detained for federal authorities.
London outlines a three point proposal to bring Germany and Italy back into the non intervention committee and curb chaos from another incident in the Spanish Civil War. It calls for extending safety zones for neutral shipping and warships, assurances from both sides to refrain from provocations such as the Luftwaffe bombardment of the Deutschland, and a consultative mechanism among Britain France Germany and Italy to consider necessary action if talks fail.
The senate commerce committee approved a resolution directing army engineers to prepare a comprehensive national flood control plan. Introduced by Senator Caraway of Arkansas, it would establish a flood control program separate from Roosevelt's proposed seven-agency Tennessee Valley Authority model.
In Madrid today insurgent shells rained down at ten second intervals for an hour, totaling over a thousand in the night. At least 20 people were killed and 40 wounded as 60 plus buildings were struck, including the Cuban consulate and offices of United Press and Havas. Emergency crews cleared debris while refugees sheltered at the American embassy.
Columbus June 8 The State Tax Commission announced the discharge of 21 employees and the employment of one person as part of an economy drive. Salaries ranged down from 1800 dollars.
Police report a tethered billy goat was killed after butting a bee hive. In escape attempts, he toppled four more hives, drawing thousands of angry stings audible a block away before responders arrived.
Pan American Airways Bermuda Clipper completes final survey flight to Bermuda as New York to Bermuda passenger service is announced for June 16.
Dayton reports that the apparent white female torso drifting in the Miami river was later identified as a discarded store dummy. Police spent 12 hours canvassing after a frantic telephone call describing the body, only to find a nonhuman likeness missing head arms and legs.
Ohio's general revenue fund shows only 12000 unencumbered balance with nearly 1.5 million in bills awaiting payment. About 600000 in June 15 payrolls nears, with possible temporary borrowing from highway funds. auditors expect mid July funds to cover payrolls. old age pensions remain earmarked.
Amelia Earhart reached Dakar Senegal from St Louis after a 1960 mile Atlantic crossing and Natal Brazil leg. She said repairs were minor and she would depart across Africa to Khartoum in Sudan via the British route, avoiding the Sahara.
The St Bernard monks retain their dogs after a Swiss gendarmes ruling citing a century of aid to travelers. One recent attack prompted calls for destruction, but three dogs were sent to Italy and the breed is spared. Dr Jean Bremond had urged killing the dogs after his daughter was killed skiing.
In Youngstown Ohio the steel workers committee for Industrial Organization claims carriers are used as fronts in a national strike. A federal injunction seeks to restrain picket interference as Republic Steel plans to reopen with police protection. Sheriff Elser mobilizes 100 special deputies amid disarming orders and threats to pickup crews.
Markets At A Glance notes higher New York stocks with copper rallying quietly. Bond market mixed with a slip in U S bana. Chicago wheat strong as black rust spreads. Corn gains influenced by wheat. Cattle prices higher by 10 to 15 cents. Hogs down 5 to 10 cents to $11.55.
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