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Newspaper
Wilmington News Journal
Location
Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
1
Democratic high command moves to Philadelphia convention as Republicans organize fundraising for the Landon-Knox drive. Roosevelt and national chairman held a conference amid final prep for the party gathering commencing June 23 in Philadelphia.
Washington reports Senator La Follette urged a post convention progressives meeting to map action for the 1936 campaign. James Fairley said he plans to stay in Washington for a week before heading to Philadelphia to accept renomination. Topeka hosted a Knox Landon huddle as they plot to unseat the New Deal and John M. Hamilton announced a new, youthful Republican executive committee with C. B. Goodspeed as treasurer. Maine returns hinted at mixed results for Coughlin Townsend backed candidates, while Indianapolis saw Townsend McNutt backed by McNutt with Smith claims a broad anti Farleyism coalition could mobilize twenty million votes.
Yesterday the Senate passed a housing bill while the Military Affairs Committee studied a New York Harbor airport bill. The House approved the Vinson bill regulating the bituminous coal industry and sent it to the Senate. The Rules Committee reported the Walsh Healey bill to establish minimum labor standards in government contracts. A special committee continues investigating the Townsend old age pension movement.
An editorial urges Wilmington City Council to equip the Police Department with a modern high speed motorcycle to effectively enforce traffic laws against reckless speeding. The piece argues the current outdated motorcycle hinders pursuit and safety, urging citizen funding if necessary and asking the mayor to authorize purchase. It stresses respect for officers and seeks public support.
The nation's gross public debt rose by 2.643 billion dollars to a record 34.331 billion and 355,867 today. The increase marks the government's largest peace time borrowing level to date as of June 17.
Virginia authorities opened a probe after eight long term inmates attempted a break from the state prison in Richmond. Guard Powhatan Bass was killed and another guard and five convicts were wounded during the incident as hostages were taken and the escape attempt halted.
In Columbus on June 17 Billy King a 3 year old from Mechanicsburg remained unconscious in a Columbus hospital after a pitchfork tine pierced his left eye and traversed the brain paralyzing his right side. Doctors said his condition was critical and that the injury occurred when his father King tossed the pitchfork aside without realizing the child was nearby.
Detroit June 17 A corse mayor William W Voisine wore a pistol in his belt and was flanked by two armed guards as he said he had been threatened and shadowed by Black Legion members in the past two weeks He watched as three men accused of conspiring to kill him last autumn faced examination and as 11 others charged in a Kingsley plot faced similar proceedings at Pontiac’s Recorder Court The county grand jury continued to hear from city employees and prepare further questioning of officers and staff across the county in a terrorism inquiry The day’s session focused on defense cross examination of Black Legion gunman Dayton Dean The piece notes the ongoing political intrigue and potential trials surrounding the Black Legion actions
London reports the cabinet approved ending sanctions with Italy and Italy Ethiopia policy to be announced in Commons tomorrow. Hoare affirmed Malta will not be evacuated and defenses will be secured against any attack.
Beatrice Moore viewed the inventor D. F. Moore's son Jean Philip Gebhardt's body in a Red Bank morgue. Essex County prosecutor William A. Wachenfeld said she could not positively ID Gebhardt from facial features but she noted the Panama hat band, similar spectacles, and clothing to a man who visited her father Sunday night.
Washington June 17 Senator Duncan A Fletcher of Florida died suddenly at his home at age 77 after serving in the Senate since March 4 1909 His office announced the death stating he dropped dead at his residence
In Maple Heights last night an automobile struck a steel bridge abutment, ejecting five of six occupants onto railroad tracks fifty feet below. Five men died: Steve Wysopal, 34. Melvin Bodalski, 24. James Stolar, 26. Frank Tokorsny. William Petrikowski, all of Cleveland. One other passenger was seriously injured.
Ohio's delegation to the Democratic national convention will caucus next Tuesday morning at the Wendig Hotel in Columbus. State Chairman Francis W. Poulson announced the meeting to nominate a national committeeman and committeewoman and to select Buckeye members for convention committees. Charles West of Granville is named for delegation chair. Charles Sawyer of Cincinnati is backed for the post by retiring committeeman W. A. Julian.
The Congressional Record shows swollen appendix pages from House and Senate proceedings. Monday and Tuesday produced 183 and 169 pages at 50 dollars per page, totaling about 17 600 dollars. Additional appendix pages with member inserted material reached 5 850 dollars. Over 85 lawmakers extended remarks, a late-session custom.
Riverside Calif June 17 W C Fields pneumonia stricken film comedian showed distinct improvement early today Dr Jesse Citron reported The noted entertainer remained under care and his condition was described as more hopeful by physicians involved in his treatment.
Congressional conferees reached a final relief bill agreement totaling 2.37 billion dollars for next year’s appropriations. The House must vote on two Senate amendments including a 300 million dollar public works fund and a new study of the Florida ship canal project. Leaders expect passage without delaying adjournment.
Governor Futrell said Sheriff Carlin found Frank Weems alive and not harmed. He blamed Southern Tenant Farmers Union officials led by H L Mitchell for a deliberately staged mock funeral as propaganda after reports that the 40 year old Negro sharecropper died from a beating at a union meeting.
Ernest F. Lafferty, an unemployed World War veteran, awaited his bonus as a postman asked him to sign for two registered letters. One letter contained his bonus and the other notified him of a $500 inheritance from an aunt who recently died in the East.
M. D. Barns is confirmed by the U S Senate to succeed W F Hains as Wilmington Postmaster. The appointment follows bipartisan support after a lengthy deadlock. Barns, a Sabina native and longtime Democratic organizer, will assume duties after coordinating with Hains and settling office records.
Ohio lawmakers, nine months into a special session, announced more than eight million dollars available for relief financing, with a revised six and a half million dollar relief bill under debate. Debates over sales tax repeal on home food and welfare family allowances continued amid protests from officials and workers.
In Hillsboro on June 17 flames destroyed the Thurber Grabill home with extensive damage estimated at $4,000 as the farmer attempted salvage of belongings. Grabill, a prominent local figure, was not hurt. The same report notes a tax ruling in Columbus that Parent-Teacher Associations are charitable, exempting their sales from sales tax.
Columbus June 17 Harry Busey internal revenue collector for Ohio announced a brighter note in the prosperity picture by reporting higher income tax collections for the second quarter of 1936. Cincinnati office receipts were 21 percent above 1935 and the Cleveland area showed the greatest gain.
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