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Newspaper

Zanesville Signal

Location

Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

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Ohio Legislature Ends Session

The 93rd Ohio general assembly finished work after a Jan 2 start. Key actions included adding a third member to the Civil Service Commission, regulating poor relief and aiding local governments, and funding $866 925 to settle state claims. The session extended a delinquent tax commission to Feb 15, 1841, and saw a House defeat on higher university fees.

Columbus 93Rd Ohio General Assembly al iTouch Assembly Isme House Senate State Civil Service Commission John W. Bricker

Fragmented report on antiunamerican statement clash

A garbled recount describes a heated exchange over anti American remarks. Major General George Vansely and Rep Dempsey are cited in a debate on national dangers and the possibility of government overthrow.

George Vansely International

Showers Extend Across Ohio Boosting Farm Crops

Frequent showers over Muskingum County and much of Ohio today eased crop concerns after a driest May. Locktender Claude Neff reported 2.3 inches in the last 24 hours as forecasts hint at continued rain, breaking the unseasonal heat wave. Temperatures hovered near 50 degrees while statewide moisture looked sufficient to avert crop damage.

Muskingum County Ohio Locktender Claude Neff Méteur REO

Roosevelt Bedfast With Sinus Trouble

Washington reported President Roosevelt remained in bed with a slight fever from sinus trouble. Officials said he could be back tomorrow though he stayed under medical care. A press conference and weekend Annapolis cruise were canceled with a potential Potomac trip planned if weather improves.

Washington Roostetel White House Annapolis Potomac River

Four Escape From British Sub. 86 Still Aboard Grounded Vessel

U.S. Senate may vote on pension bills as Townsend age plan faces House defeat. Downey Pepper Borah propose options, Townsend founder Townsend defends plan, and Routzohn suggests a nonpartisan commission to study pension proposals to overcome political gridlock.

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Bricker Signs Anti-Graft Bill in Columbus

Gov. John W. Bricker signed the Culp anti graft measure aimed at preventing state fraud on center day. The law makes it a crime to abuse authority or suffer pecuniary loss. penalties include fines and up to two years imprisonment. The bill's passage followed guidance from party leaders and the state chairman.

Bricker Columbus John W. Bricker Gerard Rurs Relian Ed D NRO Sa Gover

May Robson Cited For Acting Ability

In a Los Angeles event the African Institute of Cinematography honored May Robson for acting ability at its annual banquet. Present were producers John W. Considine and Jack L. Warner, Gabriel Pascal, actor Nelson Eddy, actress Norma Shearer, and director Sam Wood.

May Robson Los Angeles Max Rottion Itute Institute John W. Considine Jack L. Warner Gabriel Pascal Nelson Eddy Norma Shearer Sam Wood

One Dead in Ammonia Plant Blast in Bellevue Ohio

An ammonia explosion at the City Ice and Fuel Co plant in Bellevue Ohio killed Donald Jee 24 and injured eight workers and a volunteer fireman. The blast damaged the boiler and engine rooms and sent fumes over a wide area as police and fire crews warned residents to take precautions.

Bellevue City Ice) and Fuel Co Donald Jee Armonics Catherine Owens Bellevue Hospital EL Hr Fiutchinson Hel Charles North Iscepital Bexlex John Richardson L_ RL Hartman Luke Christmas The Freman Clord Sassaman Gerald Zieber Carl Str Pital Criti Hutchinson Wayne Division Sickel Plate Railroad Raz

Tailors Describe Two Bandits of 29 Inch Waists

Police questioned Isadore Gelfand a tailor clerk about a robbery. He described the two men as having 29 inch waists and wearing size 26 coats, noting that provided the best impression of their appearance.

Isadore Gelfand Xhem

Roosevelt Infant Death and Presidency Ties

The report notes a Roosevelt family birth tragedy with the infant dying at birth and mentions the president’s wife visiting a hospital. It also references a Nahant crime society meeting from last June and a separate note about a new post for Robert S. Wood as Cincinnati district supervisor in the Ohio Bureau of Prohibition enforcement.

Roosevelt John Roosevelt Sident Nahant Aloof Luis Cincinnati Robert 5. Wood Athens One University Earl Af Haslin Ohio

Nazi Refugee Ship Prepares To Leave Cuba

The St Louis with 917 Jewish refugees prepares to depart Havana under Cuban and U S pressure after a presidential decree barred landings without visas. Port authorities escort the liner to sea amid fears of passengers’ actions as they await possible resettlement.

Germany Havana Yiner St. Louis United States Labor Department Immigration Department Sti. Louis Hamburg Laredo Bru jSt Louis I Steamship Line Hamburg-Amerika Line St Louis Hatena

Former Legislator To Serve Sentence In 1920s Fraud Case

Julian Schweller, farmer of Fort Jennings Putnam County, repeats a plan to serve a 30 day sentence and a 260 dollar fine for adding expense accounts as a 1926 state legislator. He pleaded guilty to ten counts involving fraudulent claims while chairing the House Finance Committee. A Frenlin County indictment named William H. Herner, charged with false claims as Senate Finance Chair, who pleads innocent with trial date set. Prosecutor Ralph J Bartlett notes additional counts were dropped or are pending.

Columbus Julian Schweller Schweller Ft. Sennings Putnam County House Finance Committee Theounts Frenlin County Schweiler Cecil Randall Iz

Boy Slays Guard in Break for Freedom

Reber Lee an 18 year old inmate from the industrial school admits striking guard Axel Stromstead with an iron bar during an escape attempt. Stromstead dies from a fractured skull. Lee had been housed at the state school from Henry county on armed robbery charges and faced charges today.

Bancassen Reber Lee Axel Stromstead Stromstead George Lamb Lée Lee Fairfield Jali Nomwood Mass Schol Henry County Napoleon Lamb

Private industrial police curb bill gains high level support

Attorney General Murphy told a senate committee the proposed bill to curb private industrial police is gravely needed. He endorsed limits on labor espionage and strikebreaking and suggested possible changes to require official access to records on private police job applicants.

Murphy Senate LaFoliette Wis Thomas Utah Justice Department Estl A. Whitney Educational and Research Bureau The Brotherhood of ‘Ratko Travitsen Whitney Tom Giniler Republic Steel Corp William F. Long Associated Industries of Cleveland Mx. Girdler Republic Steel

Norfolk shop faces robberies and $5,000 Confederate bills missing

The proprietor reported a broken costly window during a robbery and noted $5,000 in Confederate currency missing. Police investigated the incident at the Norfolk shop, seeking clues about the thief and the source of the currency.

Auefole Norfolk

Store Manager Slugged by Robber in Daxton

Gilbert Fuhrer, 33, manager of a feed store, was attacked after closing time. Detective Captain O L. believes a bandit struck him, found unconscious among feed sacks. About $159 in cash was taken from the register. police notified.

Daxton Gilbert Fuhr O. L Fluhrer

Two Die In Gasoline Blast At Residence

Two men were fatally burned in a gasoline blast at a residence near here. Roy Atteem Long, 31, and Marty Fredericks, 50, were injured during fumigation and died later at Gallipolis hospital. The fire damaged the dwelling where the work was being done.

Tvan Roy Teem Long Marty Fredericks Here Westerday Gallipolis

Defiance Crash Claims Two Men in Weekend Collision

Leon Justinger aged 36 died in Defiance hospital after a Saturday automobile collision near here. Warne Traxler, 44, was killed outright in the same crash.

Leon Justinger Defiance Here Warne Traxler

Rescue Efforts Under Way After Thetis Submarine Sinks

A British submarine Thetis lies partially submerged in the Irish Sea near Liverpool with 90 aboard. Divers tap communications as 18 escape by the Davis lung succeed, while air dwindles and crews prepare to cut holes in the hull to release trapped men.

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Poet Dies in Indiana Formerly Lived Here

Edith Lombard Squires a poet and former Richmond resident died after a long illness at her home in Richmond Indiana She was wife of Walter Squires a noted writer and musician Her latest book Luminous Dust was recently published She lived on Adair Avenue before moving twelve years ago Survived by four sons Richard Lombard Boston Philadelphia Walter and Rathburn Richmond and a daughter Emily Squires The family notes her involvement with Music Club Thurs Around and Authors clubs and Central Presbyterian Church.

Edith Lombard Squires Richmond Ind Walter Squires Squires Geath G. E. Geist Dresden Road Fami Philadelphia Walter Rathburn Emily Squires

New Bill Proposes Flood Tax Relief for Muskingum District

A proposed bill would remove annual flood taxes for Muskingum Watershed Conservancy district taxpayers, totaling about 100000 annually, with a 2000000 allocation and federal operation. Senate passage of flood control funding includes 1500000 reimbursement for the district and support from Secrest Wilkin and Brownings in Washington. The plan cites specific projects Dillon Falls dam and reservoir 250000 Dillon Falls dam and reservoir 250000, Frazersburg reservoir 595000, and Newark flood wall 275000.

Muskingum Watershed Muskingum Valley U. S. Senate Muskin Senate Secrest Robest N. Wilkin New Philadelphia Bryce C. Browning Conservancy District Washington Senate Appropriations Committee House of Representatives Browning Wilkin Vic Doenahey Robert T. Taft Dillon Falls Frazersburg Newark

Peace Assurances Revealed by Pope

Pope Pius XI told cardinals he received assurances of goodwill and resolve to maintain peace from Europe's principal statesmen after his recent overtures through papal nuncios. He cited hopes that humanity and responsibility would guide governments toward stable peace and liberty, noting progress since early last month amid rising international tensions.

Vatican Clu Piw XI Europe Holy

Help Drive Barerton Gas Blast Victims Care Fund

Barzerton campaign seeks public subscriptions today to raise hospital funds for 57 injured in a gas explosion that wrecked a temporary state school building Wednesday. The three gravely hurt include Francis Farmer Dorothy Young and P W White who have begun to regain sight.

Barzerton Francis Farmer Dorothy Young P. W. White

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