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Wilmington News Journal

Location

Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1937

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Insurgents Tighten Grip Around Bilbao Amid Siege

Bloodlines of a battlefield ring Bilbao as insurgents push from Archanda and west toward Santander. Refugees stream toward taken towns while Franco seeks belligerent status from Britain to legitimize potential blockade.

Edward J. Neil Archanda Bilbao Bibao Spain Santander Francisco Franco Nervion Shanda Mount San Burnabe Mont, Chacoll San Burnabe

Men Seek Victims of Airliner Crash

Salt Lake City June 18 A group of men with shovels and picks worked today at ice and snow they believe kept their family members apart by feet from the frozen bodies. Seven airplane occupants died in a mountain crash last December 15.

Salt Lake City

On Vacation Mallon Column Ends for Summer

The News Journal national affairs column by Paul Mallon will pause for the summer. Mallon sent his final letter for publication yesterday and will take a vacation until September.

The News-Journal Paul Mallon Mallon

Tax Dodgers Names Bared at Hearing

A roundup of labor and industry events with unions pressing for bargaining power and factory walkouts. The Chicago CIO warns of broad collective bargaining plans while Johnstown and Youngstown report strike dynamics and return-to-work movements. Cleveland notes a Taft led mediation board to meet, and Detroit faces UAW-CIO discipline talks.

Chicago

Tax investigator cites Laughton tax dumping via British firm

Treasury official Elmer Irey told a congressional inquiry that actor Charles Laughton diverted American movie earnings to a English holding company. He described a pattern of prominent capitalists using foreign entities to avoid U S taxes, listing Phillip Deronde Jules S Bache Jacob Schick and Percy K Hudson among others.

Washington Elmer L. Ivey Treasury Charles Laughton Hollywood Irey Laughton England Phillip Deronde Associated H New York Arious Jules S. Bache iIrty Jacob Schick Canada Percy K. Hudson New York Stock Exchange

Split Seen in Battle Over Local Relief Contribution

Washington June 18 Democratic and Republican leaders backed a compromise in the local relief bill fight. Senator Robinson proposed a 25 percent local share for non federal projects, with Hopkins and the president retaining discretion. Byrnes supported Robinson while Barkley opposed him, signaling a three way split in the Democratic majority.

Washington Senate Republic Robinson Senator Byrnes D-Sc Roosevelt Works Progress Harry L. Hopkins Byrnes Barkley D-Ky Supreme Court

Cloudburst Floods Hit Eastern Ohio Killing One

A June storm in southern Perry County, Ohio, caused widespread damage with four feet of water in streets of New Straitsville Corning Rendville and Moxahala. Lightning killed Mrs. N. C. Street of Sayre. Rail service stalled, homes flooded, one house burned, and Primrose Coal Company estimated $10 000 in damage.

Shawnee Perry County N. C. Street Sayre New Straitsville Corning Rendville Moxahala Otis Neal F. J. Crosby New York Central and Baltimore and Ohio Henry Kocks New York Central Primrose Coal Company

Caproni Judged Sane by State Examiner

In Cincinnati on June 18, Dr. R. E. Bushong testified Caproni is sane now and at the time of the February 20 murder of his former fiancée Beatrice Roth. Caproni, 21, faces first degree murder trial pleading insanity. Defense closed its case after day five. jury to hear verdict likely Saturday or Monday.

Cincinnati R. E. Bushong Lima State Hospital Joseph Caproni Beatrice Roth Caproni Monty

Japanese Troops Kill 90 Bandits Near Harbin

Domei reports Japanese forces attacked 200 Chinese bandits near Harbin Manchoukuo in an eight hour battle, killing 90 and seizing many rifles.

Tokyo Domei Harbin Manchoukuo

Earhart Flight Delayed by Weather Near Akyab

Amelia Earhart began another leg of her round the world flight from Calcutta but rough weather forced a return to Akyab Burma after a 400 mile Bay of Bengal crossing. She landed at 1 04 A M and, after taking off again for Bangkok, Siam, was back in Akyab within two hours.

Akyab Burma Amelia Earhart Calcutta Bay of Bengal Bangkok Siam

Deposits in Bribery Case Brought Out in Trial

In Columbus on June 18 Edward T. Carney furloughed assistant head of the State Securities Division faced testimony about his bank account. The state tied a $1,050 deposit to a $6,050 bribe alleged from Elmer F. Harsch of Consolidated Motors Corp. Defense argues the sum was payment for stock prospect lists.

Columbus Edward T. Carney State Securities Division Charles H. Mylander Huntington National Bank Carney Elmer F Harsch Fund Consolidated Motors Corp Lima

Blum Battles for Bill Passage in Senate Clash

Premier Leoda Blum vows to push a bill granting government decree control of financial affairs, directly challenging Senate finance committee opposition. Finance Minister Vincent Auriol informally relays government demand to Joseph Caillaux, head of the committee.

Paris Leoda Blum Senate Senate Finance Committee Vincent Auriol Joseph Caillaux Senate Committee

Three man federal steel mediation board named

Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins will appoint a three man steel mediation board headquartered in Cleveland to investigate widespread strikes hearings and findings of fact and to act as voluntary arbitrator if both sides agree President Roosevelt approves. The board includes Charles P Taft Cincinnati chairman Edward F McGrady assistant secretary and Lloyd K Garrison University of Wisconsin law professor.

Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins Federal Steel Mediation Board Roosevelt Labor Department Department Lloyd K. Garrison The University of Wisconsin Cleveland Maine

Post Office Refused Mail For Republic Steel Plants

Attorney Guaranieri told Senate investigators that Warren and Niles post offices refused four food packages for Republic Steel plants as irregular mail. The Niles office had delivered medicine to a non striking worker after union officials consented. Philip Murray urged subpoena of records from four companies linked to the shutdown.

GTON Pi— Lou Guaranieri Republic Steel Corporation Senate Post Office Warren and Niles Republic Senate Post Office Niles Post Office Philip Murray

Japan rejects 14 inch naval gun limits stance

In Tokyo Foreign Minister Koki Hirota told U.S. Ambassador Grew Japan would not change its 14 inch gun size policy, with Emperor Hirohito's approval. The note follows President Roosevelt’s proposal. In Rome the Press reported Italy would back 14 inch limits only if Japan agrees, maintaining adherence to the proposal.

Tokyo Koki Hirota United States Joseph C. Grew Japan Hirohito Roosevelt Rome Italy

Man Named Bar tell Confesses To Killing Detective In Duel

Nick John Bartell, 26, admitted shooting Detective Leo Janicke in a pistol duel late Thursday night. Bartell was captured in a raid on an apartment and was wounded. Detective Chief Emmett D. Kirgan announced the confession in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Nick John Bartell Emmett D. Kirgan Leo Janicke Bartell

WPA Not To Offer Jobs To Strikers

WPA officials said there would be no discrimination against strikers if jobs were available but the agency is cutting staff. They noted no change in policy: work is given to unemployed men certified by local relief boards as in need of work, including those on strike.

WPA

G Men Puzzled In Kidnap Case At Long Island Heiress Case

G men on the missing heiress case in Stony Brook New York enter the tenth day with no comment from investigators. Mrs Alice Parsons a Yale graduate wife of a Long Island farmer is the subject of a kidnapping mystery tied to potential inheritance and a $25000 ransom note.

Stony Brook N. Y G-Men Alice McDowell Parsons Long Island Parsons Yale

Garbo Settles Case Evading Public Witness Stand

Greta Garbo settled out of court a $10 500 suit filed by David Shrat ter, a former Berlin film producer, who said the sum was due on a 1924 loan. The case was dismissed Thursday with no details disclosed.

Los Angeles Greta Garbo David Shratter Berlin Europe

Political address calls for compulsory labor arbitration

In Cleveland on June 18, former Attorney General Edward C Turner urged compulsory arbitration of labor disputes and laws banning strikes and lockouts. He argued no group may block the public's flow of commerce. Speakers included Taft Day and Bettman as potential 1938 Senate candidates.

Cleveland Edward Co. Turner Republican Conference Ohio Federation of Republican Clubs Turner Democratic National Administration U. S Robert A. Taft Cincinnati Supreme Court Arthur H. Day Gilbert Bettman Taft William Howard Taft

Mother FACES Prison for Killing Child

Blonde Mrs. Helen Tierman sat in a Suffolk County jail cell in Riverhead New York doomed to at least 13 years and perhaps life for the slaying of her seven year old daughter. She pleaded guilty to second degree murder ending the trial last night. Under the law she faces 20 years to life with possible freedom after 13 years and four months for good behavior.

Riverhead N. Y Helen Tierman Suffolk County Tierman

Steel strike mediation under federal board pursuit

Cleveland hosts the Federal Mediation Board as Frances Perkins urges keeping the status quo while John L. Lewis C I O and four independent steel firms await consent to arbitration. Taft II leads the three member panel, with spokesmen promising cooperation despite silence on terms. Bethlehem’s Charles Schwab returns to assess conditions at Cambria works.

Federal Mediation Board Charles P. Taft Cleveland John L. Lewis Federal Board Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Loretto Johnstown Cambria Schwab Daniel J. Shields Johnsetown Roosevelt Martin L. Davey Ohio Steel Company Caneton Wheeling and Lake Erie Republic

Auditors Check Day's Accounts

Examiners from the State Auditors office examined accounts in the State Treasurer's Office during former Treasurer Harry S. Day of Fremont's administration. Norman E. Beck noted minor discrepancies in excise and stamp tax accounts. Day suggested errors may stem from changing excise tax stamp denominations. The probe followed a letter to Gov. Davey from the Tax Limitation League about alleged irregularities.

Columbus State Auditors Office Harry S. Day Fremont Norman E. Beck Day Martin L. Davey W. I. Lawrence The Tax Limitation League, Inc

Markets At A Glance Steady stocks and mixed bonds with commodities

New York markets show steady stocks and higher utilities in quiet trading. Treasuries drift lower while Chicago wheat falls on Canadian rail reports. Corn rises in the east while cattle hold and hog futures stay active with gains around 10 to 20 cents.

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Aire Fies Cro Ae Franco London Great Britain Foreign Office Germany Portugal Britain France Uncle Abner Salys Wade Helen Alexander Chillicothe Clarksburg Clem Ory New Holland Greenup Ross County TAX Dodgers Associated Press Cleveland — Federal Strike Meditation Board Charles P. Taft H Bethlehem Steel Buffalo Republic Steel South Buffalo Fisher Body Indianapolis American Legion Detroit United Automobile Workers Youngstown Razor Firm Split D-Ark McNary Rore Hopkins Amelia Carney Bank Harsch Blum Bill Edward F McGrady Ace Edward F. McGrady Republic Steel Attorney Works Progress Administration Garbo P. Speaker
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