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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1933
Page
1
Amid national debate over repeal and licensing, wet and dry forces clash in New York and neighboring states. Governors appeal for support as lawmakers push limits on beer while fears of backsliding spur legal battles and electoral tactics.
In Detroit a heated exchange over bank failure causes unfolds across pages. The Free Press and rivals battle over editorials and sermons while public figures accuse each other and defend their positions. The dispute centers on financial troubles and accountability among bankers and media outlets.
Eight suspected members of a Filipino cult were arrested in Martinez charged with murder after Celine Navarro 26 was buried alive following a secret meeting in Stockton Island. Leon Rantinello the foreman admitted sentencing the woman for infidelity to her husband.
Tokyo reports fear that China’s open door policy may end as tariffs rise under the puppet Manchurian government. War Minister Araki pushes a self-contained state favoring Manchurian firms, guiding five major Japanese companies and the South Manchurian Railway to fund a large oil refinery for Manchuria.
U S diplomats in Berlin reportedly asked German officials to prevent the Nazi party anti Jewish boycott from resuming. Secretary Hull may have directed the embassy to stress that resumption would heighten bitterness toward Germany among large international groups.
Members of the Boston Red Sox escaped injury when their Pennsylvania train collided with an open switch near Wyoming Delaware and buried into soft earth. The engineer and fireman were killed in the wreck.
A tale on opportunity in The Messenger shows Mrs. W. O. Jones of 33 Richland Ave renting one acre of ground after placing a classifieds ad. The piece argues privilege is about action and resourcefulness, not money alone.
Property listing seeking one acre of ground for a garden and truck patch. Contact 21413 or call at 33 Richland Ave for details.
Detroit April 3. In the first battle over a federal repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, nearly one million Michigan voters cast ballots for delegates to a state convention. Each district chose between repeal and against, with delegates bound to their pledges, making the outcome district decisive.
Mountain men gathered in Inez Kentucky as a grand jury considers murder indictments against John H Mills 33 and eight other members of his mother Mrs Lucinda Mills family for the beating and choking death in a hills cabin during a cult frenzy.
London April 3 reports say Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh plan to live near Cathedral City in Llandeff. The Daily Mail notes Mrs FE M Morgan, sister of Mrs Lindbergh, has a home in the area.
Rogers reports Walter Lippman believes the nation faces continued prosperity and unity. He notes Lippman, once read by Republicans, now sees all parties aligned in a streak toward economic strength and stable gold backing. Local anecdote covers a meeting in Santa Monica.
Washington April 3 After a conference with the President Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt said beer will be served at the White House in moderation when it is legalized in the District of Columbia. She noted she is a teetotaler but supported temperate serving.
Ohio University faculty and students await details of the second annual Gridiron Banquet sponsored by Sixma Delta Chi. Subpoenaed attendees signal intent to attend by sending a dollar, while secrecy surrounds plans for the Berry Hotel event.
Friends of former New York Mayor James J. Walker and musical actress Betty Compton were informed by cable that they plan to marry today. The couple are reported to be in Riviera residence while Walker recently divorced in Miami, Florida, by Janet Allen Walker who filed desertion charges.
Washington April 3 Republican objection blocked Senate consideration of a resolution extending authority to the stock market investigation to compel J P Morgan and Company to reveal secrets of its investment banking business.
Ohio to open branch offices in six largest cities for beer permit applications. L L Faris, temporary director of the state liquor control commission, arranging the openings. Deputies for Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Akron Youngstown and Dayton offices were to be appointed today.
A robin reappears at the home of Leroy N. Montgomery, assistant superintendent of county schools in Tiffin, after disappearing Thursday when it broke its beak on a window while pecking at a shadow.
Dr. C. T. Hult aged 66 a prominent Butler County physician died from injuries after falling down a cellar stairway at a patient’s home. He became confused and opened the wrong door Saturday night, slipping down the stairs.
Paris reports the French Cabinet endorses Mussolini's Four Power Peace Pact as a starting point for European disarmament talks. It plans to send a memorandum to London Berlin and Rome and seeks safeguards for the Little Entente while pressing for disarmament with France retaining control over German armament within treaty limits.
Secretary of State Joe S Myers sent to the State Treasury a voucher from the sale of automobile license plates for highway and street maintenance. Cuyahoga County gets 88 176 155.50 to Cleveland Hamilton County 288 245 125 610.50 Cincinnati Dayton 43 699 75 Montgomery County 10 907 28. Distribution is the third this year from the 1933 license plate revenue.
CALLAPOLIS April 3 Truman Davis 42 a truck driver of Ogle Hill was admitted to Hober Hospital Sunday night with stab wounds and arm cuts from an argument over tools His condition is stated as good Mrs Betty Gibson of Oak Hill sought treatment for minor injuries and the assailant is believed intoxicated
John Kritko alias Kritral of Cleveland pleaded guilty to grand larceny and bank robbery in the First National Bank case. William Burke of Cleveland was sought, and Lincoln Casey was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory after pleading guilty to burglary and larceny. The bank robbery netted about 12 795 dollars. A police shooting in Findlay left William Robert Jones dead while being questioned in connection with the Gallipolis robbery.
Ohio 3.2 beer may not reach law April 7 due to pending governor appoints to the Liquor Control Commission. A three member board must draft rules and approve permits for breweries and dealers, but with only three members appointed a quorum is lacking and the commission cannot operate. Temporary director L L Bari says blank permit forms will be ready soon. Governor White is away at White Sulphur Springs and expected back Tuesday.
London officials debated the likelihood of a diplomatic rupture with the USSR as Sir Esmond Ovey arrived with a situation report on charges of espionage against six British subjects due for trial in Moscow. The Daily Mail noted embassy staff packing trunks, signaling recall and rising tensions.
Berlin reports indicate Jewish and Gentile shops reopen with relief after a tense week. Observers note divisions among party leaders on continuing boycotts and expect the anti Jewish movement to stay suspended for now. Confidence grows that the Nazi outburst has spent its force and that government councils are listening to moderating voices.
A weekend period in Ohio claimed at least 12 lives. Three pedestrians died under wheels. six died in autos. A mother of two perished from burns after an explosion. Sally Jusin, 44, of Dayton, died from a fractured skull after a collision on the National Highway. The body of Henry August Koch, 68, of Columbus, was found in the Scioto River. coroner’s office ruled accidental death.
Conservators will take charge of Union Trust Company and Guardian Trust Company by midweek. Guardian officials head to Washington to seek federal aid for reorganization and a new bank charter. Harold H. Burton, president, announced the banks will file a case with government officials within 48 hours.
Petition drive aims to force price reductions for subscribers in Wayne Medina and Holmes counties. More than 5 000 signatures collected. Demands lower rates by April 19 or telephone service may be cut. Central Ohio and Wooster lines are targeted with action to present to Star Telephone Company in Ashland and Central Telephone Company in Wooster.
Senate opens consideration of Senator Black's bill to enforce a five day 40 hour week nationally. Motion by Senator Black of Alabama starts the study as discussions begin in Washington.
President Roosevelt asks Congress to pass farm mortgage refinancing to ease burdens without burdening the national treasury. He also proposes reciprocal tariff agreements to open foreign markets for farm and industrial products and strengthen the credit structure for both producers and consumers.
W. P. F. Pearce, 30, third engineer of the British steamer Nanchang, was released at Yingkow Manchuria after days in captivity with three British officers. Pirates, who had seized the men last Thursday, had demanded a $1,000,000 ransom and ammunition to equip a regiment.
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