22 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
1
Daladier avoids removal by a seven vote edge amid turmoil as Germany protests U.S. Ickes speech. Germany's charges in Washington call Ickes impudent and insulting over anti Nazi remarks, while Goebbels’ Der Angriff blasts U.S. policy and mail shipments.
In Paris a 291 to 284 margin saved Premier Daladier's government amid tensions with Italy over Tunisia. Italy says the Mussolini Laval 1935 accord, granting Italian citizenship protections in Tunisia, is no longer valid. France may respond after Italian officials lodged the protest through Rome's ambassador.
State troopers at Tunkhannock Pennsylvania hunted a nameless slayer who strangled 19 year old Margaret Martin and dumped her naked body in a creek. autopsy links death to strangulation with brutal slashing. investigators consider a sex maniac or white slave ring involvement. Her family, including her mine foreman father, mourns as police follow leads across northeastern states.
The state highway department issued orders to maintenance engineers to stand by during the Christmas week in case of snow or ice conditions. Zenophon G. Wassernplug, chief maintenance, said unusually heavy holiday trade prompted emergency readiness. AML trucks and snowplows were overhauled to keep primary roads passable within 32 hours.
Four Miller children aged between ten and a few years died when their home burned overnight in Noschton Georgia. Neighbors said the youngsters were alone as parents were at work. A nurse hired to sing with them for the evening had not reported.
London reports say about 41,000 arrests occurred in insurgent Spain in a massive spy hunt. The trigger was a dirty shirt found in Harold Goodman’s baggage after a stop on the French border. Officials say Goodman was cleared, but several British consulate staff are under suspicion. the case involved an official bag, not a diplomatic one.
Los Angeles reports a re enactment of a gruesome murder as Rose Spinelli confessed to her husband William Spinelli a hatchet killing. Detectives say Spinelli broke under questioning and admitted the homicide after authorities presented bone fragments from an incinerated body. The suspect, a father of five, allegedly killed his wife after she threatened to leave him. His son William Jr. and daughter Helen were involved in the case following the wife’s disappearance on December 12.
SHINNSTOWN WEST VIRGINIA residents recount a local boy named T Cameron eight years old who received a third set of artificial teeth as a Christmas gift. The article notes he felt the need for a dental prosthesis and mentions a visit to a dentist amid small town chatter.
Cleveland WPA officials announced that nearly 10,000 workers in Cuyahoga County would be removed from WPA rolls as aid transitions continue. Dr. Carl Watson, state WPA administrator, had said Ohio hoped to move at least 20,000 workers to the Social Security program. The Union of Municipalities argued that Social Security would be insufficient for many affected residents and urged modification of the order.
A Bronx seller Benjamin Simon, 49, admits aiding F Donald Coster in disguising his swindle past and helping ship 2 million titles to Spain while posing as a WWI spy investigator. He allegedly provided Coster with a false birth certificate and helped set up new identity as Coster rose to lead Musica drug firm under scrutiny for massive embezzlement.
BRUSSELS police detained one officer and five crew members of the steamer Elisabethyilie to remain aboard during an investigation into the disappearance of uncut diamonds and gold valued at 5,500,000. The liner had just arrived from the African Congo and initial searches reportedly found some missing diamonds hidden in a cabin area.
Four defendants named by a federal grand jury in a secret session include Mik hail Garin 24 coast Manager of the official Soviet Travel Bureau and Hatis Salich 33 former Berkeley California policeman and United States Naval Intelligence Service employee. Both held on bonds of 25000 each. If convicted they face up to 20 years on three counts.
Premier Konoye announced Japan would help China abolish foreign concessions and extraterritorial rights as part of a future China-Japan bloc. He linked this move to China’s sovereignty and a larger political, economic, and cultural alliance with Manchoukuo, with U.S. notes on Shanghai’s International Settlement also noted.
F Donald Coster born Philip Musica said in a public note that bankers, lawyers, auditors and high salaried executives bled McKesson and Robbins. He claimed the wholesale business hid millions in bad debts and inventories and that the 1939 crash was responsible while exonerating his brothers. He said he was a victim of Wall Street plunder and blackmail in a fight for honesty.
Mrs Arthur C Way of Passaic born a healthy six pound girl at Ridgewood despite paralysis from the waist down since August. She had been a patient for three months at Bergen Pines hospital after an infantile paralysis attack and recently returned home before going to Passaic General hospital.
Richard Sterling Donahey, son of U S Senator Vice Donahey, was named chief treaty U S marshal for the Southern Ohio district, replacing Veley Malin who resigned. Kerr announced the appointment, with Donahey to be stationed in Cincinnati and Donahey Burial Vault Co. executive tied to Ughriehgville. Kerr remains as holdover as his term as marshal expired.
At the Pan American conference Argentina balked at the majority defense declaration, presenting its own stance and prompting U S and other nations to seek a settlement while Argentina raised fears of a continental military alliance. Hull conferred with Peruvian and Brazilian leaders as Argentina demanded official text and warned of internal and external aggression. The clash centered on whether defense would be a common Pan American task or an Argentina led, separate commitment.
President Roosevelt meets with Speaker Bankhead at the White House to discuss congressional matters. Other lawmakers present include Senator Pope Representative Hill and Representative O Connor. Bankhead forecasts higher defense spending and aviation aid, notes larger House due to more Republicans, and predicts Sabath may chair the rules committee after O Conner’s defeat.
Officials announce the first Muskingum county property auction in years to address a serious fund shortage. Some 380 parcels in the county and about 200 in Zanesville will be sold for the full delinquent tax, with titles forfeited to the state unless owners pay before sale day.
Burglars broke into Campbell Elementary School through a door and wall, forced the lockbox, and obtained only a dime and two quarters after smashing in. Police seek leads in San Jose.
In Los Angeles Martin Snyder, known for guiding Ruth Etting to fame, faces a jury over charges including attempted murder kidnapping and possession of a defaced gun. The panel of twelve jurors remained deadlocked as the case drew on with Myrl Alderman, Etting’s new husband, identified as a key figure in the unfolding drama on Broadway and State Street.
The State Department began a search for more than 1,540 missing American passports in war torn Spain. They feared misuse as many owners were among about 2,500 Americans killed while aiding the Barcelona government against Franco. American volunteers violated passport pledges by entering Spain to fight without visas.
Northern Ireland police arrested forty persons believed to be IRA members during a nocturnal operation. Homes were searched and documents tied to the organization were found. Government statements describe a broad plot of Christmas violence targeting cabinet ministers public figures and public buildings amid recent border explosions.
S A Lengel former Canton police chief sought 18000 in damages from imprisonment in the Dr Mullett murder case twenty two years ago. Senate members recommended 3000 while others voted no. Final tally fell short of the four favorable votes needed for approval.
Xenia court arraigns David Hilderbran, 46, who says the wife shooting was accidental. Municipal Judge F P Johnson remands Hilderbran for grand jury action under a 7500 dollar bond.
Charles Hickonan reported his car stolen last night and found abandoned today. He went to a garage for a tow but returned to discover the vehicle missing again with no keys.
King Winter appears to mark the year's shortest day with 25 degree frosty conditions and nine hours nineteen minutes of daylight. Weathermen predict milder today and a cloudy warmer outlook tomorrow as Yuletide spirit lingers. Zanesville shoppers rush downtown for forgotten gifts while housewives plan dinners with heavy demand for turkeys and other fowl. Grocers report ready markets for green vegetables fruits nuts and pastry as stores announce extended hours through Christmas Eve.
Paris reported that the St Paul Island colony of 48 people is safe after a distress message from a Jobster fishing expedition. Capt. John De Berres remains in command of the 580 ton trawler Lisle Bourbon, which began last May with 33 aboard, 1,700 miles from St Paul, in the South Indian Ocean, amid storms and coal shortages.
Three crew members were injured when two Big Four freight trains collided seven miles north of Middletown Ohio. The rear coach of the northbound freight derailed and struck the southbound train, causing multiple injuries. Injured crew included Clayton Yarnell Agnesville and Orville Layman Columbus. others treated for cuts and possible chest injuries at local facilities. Weather and service reports follow, noting a cloudy sky and broad regional precipitation.
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