Reflation Push For Soldier Bonus Gains Steam
Advocates argue full payment of the 2 billion dollar soldier bonus would revive prices and spur prosperity without bond issues or tax hikes. Senate and House leaders praise reflation while veterans groups split on immediate cash payment.
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Washington
U.P
Thomas
Oklahoma
Senate
Patman
House
New York
Texas
Rankin
House Committee
The Smallest Baby and Other Tiny Headlines
A one pound newborn in a Kansas City pasteboard box shows extraordinary vitality as doctors expect survival. Denting politics, the piece notes Barkley as Democratic keynote and questions party plans. A Schenectady GE terrier’s barking airplane echoes global radio reach, illustrating the era’s communications excitement.
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Kansas City
Wall Street
Films on Africa Shown to Elementary Classes
Films on Africa were shown Wednesday to the fourth, fifth and sixth grades at East Side and Central Schools. The feature titled Shooting Wild Game in Africa was first shown in the science classes of W. P. Porter at Athens High School, with narration by Carl Van Dyke from Porter’s class. Last week a film on reforestation was shown to commemorate Arbor Day.
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Africa
East Side
W. P. Porter
Athens High School
Carl van Dyke
Little by Little Americans urged to think for themselves
The article argues citizens must think and act independently, noting New Yorkers may reconsider under higher street car taxes and Mississippians face tax seizures on farms and city properties, with continuation hinted on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mississippi
9000 To Get Work on Roads In Ohio
State highway director O W Merrell announced 9000 unemployed men will gain work over the next three weeks as the 1932 roadbuilding program opens. Projects costing the state 2500000 have started, with a 3412053 contract set for April 15. Contractors must hire 60 percent from county relief lists with labor paid 35 to 50 cents an hour.
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Columbus
U.R
O. W. Merrell
State Highway Department
Hawks Injured in Worcester Plane Crash
Frank Hawks internationally famous aviator and record holder was injured in a crash at the Worcester airport. He had spoken to the Worcester Boy Scouts and, delayed by mud, attempted a morning takeoff and fell after lifting only a few feet. He was rushed to Memorial Hospital with possible skull fracture.
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Worcester
Mass
U.P
Frank Hawks
U. P
Hawks
Worcester Boy Scouts
New York
Memorial Hospital
Former Marietta Dean Dies at 85
Joseph H. Chamberlain, 85, professor emeritus in the English Department at Marietta College, died here after a long illness. He served as dean for many years and held an acting presidency for a four year term. He is survived by his widow and two daughters.
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Marietta
Joseph H. Chamberlain
Marietta College
Barnett Aids Farm Finance Men in Athens Region
J Wade Barnett, RFC field agent, arrives to help crop loan agents in Athens, Meigs, and Gallia Counties. He explains safe loans up to 400 dollars, first lien on 1952 crops, 5 percent interest, due November 30, 1932, to tide farmers over spring planting and fall income. The note covers use, debts, and mortgages. further details on page 3.
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J. Wade Barnett
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Athens
Meigs
Gallia
Teachers Open Annual Session at Ohio State University
President George W. Rightmire addressed educators at Ohio State University in Columbus as the twelfth annual educational conference opened. The theme is education as social investment with Ruth Bryan Owen and Rightmire speaking at the first general session.
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Columbus
U.pr
George W. Rightmire
Ohio State University
Ruth Bryan Owen
Rightmire
Thompson
WEAO
Liquor Tax Assessments Issued After Perry Raid
Perry reports liquor traffic assessments totaling 4800 plus penalties issued to collect from Pearl Slatzer Fred Newman Oscar Slatzer William Hoy F W Weymucfler and Joseph and Ruth McGreevy after dry raids found intoxicants. The Dow-Aiken tax applies to pre prohibition saloon licenses and carries a 1000 base fee plus 20 percent penalty.
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New Lexington
Pearl Slatzer
Fred Newman
Oscar Slatzer
New Ssraitsville
William Hoy
New Straitsville
F. W. Weymucfler
Joseph and
Ruth McGreevy
City
Peace officers to form permanent group in 60 days
Peace officers from Washington and neighboring counties met in Marietta and agreed to reconvene in 60 days to establish a permanent organization. Over 50 officers attended from Perry, Athens, Morgan, Noble, and Monroe counties in Ohio and Pleasants and Wood counties in West Virginia, under Buckeye State Sheriff's Association auspices.
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Marietta
Washington
Per
Athens
Morgan
Noble
Monroe
Ohio
Pleasants
Wood
West
Virginia
Buckeye
Famous Australian Race Horse Phar Lap Dies in Fame
Beverly Hills reports Phar Lap the famed Australian racehorse has died after a long journey and record runs. The piece notes the animal's historic impact, the warm reception abroad, and the respect from Australian and foreign observers, including sports writer Mr. Wolfe.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Australia
Wolfe
Phar Lap
Wil
Change Would Raise Revenue
Washington April 7 Mills proposes modifications to the tax bill. He cites losses of 188.9 million from deleting dividends tax increased stock market tax estate tax tariff items corporate tax and other cuts. To counter these, Mills lays out 533 million in new or expanded taxes including tobacco gasoline and electricity taxes and a 2 cent check and draft tax.
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Washington
Secretary of Treasury Mills
Mills
County Agent Outlines 4-H Club Start at Carbondale
Athens County extension agent Thomas H. Johnson will speak to Carbondale Junior High students and teachers on Friday about 4-H Club opportunities in rural areas. He will describe becoming a member, leadership needs, and how a local 4-H Club could be formed with input from teachers Guy Dinsmore and Arch Knowton.
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Athens County
Thomas H. Johnson
Carbondale
Guy Dinsmore
Arch Knowton
Tno
Spring Fever Fades As Warm Weather Returns
Athens merchants watch clocks as temperatures rise to the 70s and residents forecast April showers. Backyards echo with rug beating while warm readings suggest a pleasant stretch ahead though river levels and forecasts hint at variable spring weather.
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Athens
Mercury
Hocking
Dragged Through City Car Bumper Fatality at City Streets
Robert Elliott ten was fatally injured in an unusual two car accident in Hamilton. He was dragged nearly a mile by a passing car after being struck and caught on the rear bumper. Miss Adele Metzler drove the car unaware it had struck him. A second motorist later overtook the vehicle.
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Hamilton
U.P
Robert Elliott
Adele Metzler
Mills Bills Aim to Re-Divide Vast Fortunes Sparks Hearing Fire
Secretary of the Treasury Mills attacked a bipartisan bill seeking estate taxes and wealth redistribution, calling 45 percent estate tax a capital levy that could wreck capitalism. He urged moderate taxation and warned wealth diffusion would hamper trade and industry. Senator Cousins supported breaking up huge estates by taxation.
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Treasury
Milla
House
Cousins
Michigan
Connally
Texas
State's Share Of School Aid Is Mailed Out
Ohio officials report checks totaling 427059 for state school aid were mailed to 414 districts. Franklin County receives 8500, with other allocations listed by county and district. The aid funds teachers salaries transportation and current expenses.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Department of Education
Joseph W. Fichter
Franklin County
Coshocton
Delaware
Fairfield
Seloto
Licking
Ross
Chauncey
Dover
Glouster
New Lexington
Lawrence County
Department of Education
Seek Peace in Rubber Fight
Akron April 7 The peace plan for the rubber industry calls for an all industry control committee chaired by George T Bishop to rehabilitate a sick industry and restore stability. The agreement, drawn in New York last week, awaits ratification at a meeting scheduled in New York.
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Akron
U.P
Lotes Club
New York
George T. Bishop
Cleveland Utilities
Actor Victor McLaglen Charged in Assault Suit
Thomas R. K. Hughes seeks 10000 damages alleging McLaglen attacked him at Fox studios in January. The suit outlines injuries from the incident reported in Los Angeles on April 7.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Victor McLaglen
Thomas RK. Hughes
Fox Studios
Athens Legionnaires Nix Saltese Bonus Payments Now
Kh. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion in Athens voted against further cash bonus payments on adjusted compensation certificates. The decision followed debate on political and economic risks, including possible cuts to veterans’ relief, hospitalization funds, and pensions, with national commander Stevens confirming Legion opposition to the bonus.
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Raleigh
N. C
American Legion
Henry L. Stevens, Jr
Warsaw
Stevens
Kansas City
U.P
Darold O. de Coe
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Henry L. Stevens
Congressional
American Legions
de Coe
Athens Legionnaires
Crossen Post
Kh. T. Crossen
Athens
Congress
Washington
Hoover
The
Legion
Marconi Reveals Radio Phone Linking 100 Mile Reach
Senator Guglelmo Marconi describes an ultra short wave tweeway radio that will connect any telephone subscriber within 100 miles. He spoke from Rome to Santa Margherita and said the device resists atmospheric interference and static. The system could be car portable and used on trains, buses, yachts, and ships, though not yet pocket sized.
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Rome
Guglelmo Marconi
Marconi
Santa Margherita
Italy
Muskingum River Road Is To Be Improved
Bids will be received in Columbus on April 15 for rebuilding State Route 37 the Muskingum River Highway between Beverly and McConnelsville. The project aims to complete before fall with relocation of the highway and removal of sharp curves and steep grades. New bridges planned including one over Olive Green Creek three miles north of Beverly.
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Marietta
Columbus
Muskingum River
Beverly
McConnellville
Meiga Creek
McConnelsville
Olive Green Creek
Burns Bill remains stalled on consolidating War and Navy
The House Expenditures Committee rejected reporting the Burns Bill for consolidating the War and Navy Departments for the fourth time, keeping the measure blocked in Washington.
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Washington
House Expenditures Committee
War and Navy Departments
War Ace Fills Humble Role
Wilbur Cameron MacKenzie, once famed British war ace and Croix de Guerre with four palms holder, found working at a Los Angeles police station cleaning cars at 25 cents each. He was the last to be shot down by Baron Von Richthofen before Richthofen’s death.
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Wilbur Cameron MacKenzie
Los Angeles
Baron von Richthofen
County Home Inmate Dies By Own Hand
Athens County Infirmary inmate Arthur Penrod 65 was found dead in the storeroom with a self-inflicted throat wound. Coroner L F Jones ruled death by suicide amid long illness. Penrod, once barber shop custodian, left a widow Matilda and children in Columbus. funeral plans are set with a Glouster undertaker.
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Arthur Penrod
Athens County Infirmary
L. F. Jones
Penrod
Pat Campbell
Bert Daugherty
Vbgeqj
Ames Township
Jacksonville
Matilda
Louis Dolby
Bertie Mae
Violet Penrod
Columbus
Floyd
Lewis Penrod
Athens
Little Hocking Woman Struck in Parkersburg by Bus
Mrs. Ethel Pennybaker of Little Hocking was struck by an automobile at a street intersection in Parkersburg early Wednesday, sustaining minor injuries and bruises. She received care at Camden-Clark Hospital then returned home after spending the night with relatives and awaiting a bus.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Ethel Pennybaker
Little Hocking
Camden-Clark Hospital
Pennybaker
Pigeons in Detroit Trapped by Alcohol Mixture
Detroit officials trap unwanted pigeons by feeding them grains soaked in government alcohol. Dr. W J Kershaw, secretary of the Michigan Humane Society, says the birds eat and stagger into nets as the city council orders pigeons off the streets.
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Detroit
U.P
Humane Society
W. J. Kershaw
Michigan Human Society
Lindbergh Baby Case Sees Climax Near as Officials Stay Optimistic
Hopewell New Jersey April 7 officials and private negotiators in the Lindbergh kidnapping case voice confidence a resolution nears. Gov. Moore reiterates the child is alive and will be returned while Norfolk sources say they have contact with people knowing the baby's whereabouts.
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Hopewell
N. J
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
A. Harry Moore
New Jersey
Hopewell Apoly Mism Clarified On Lindbergh Baby Return
Disclosures persist as police deny any basis to claim the Lindbergh baby would be returned tonight to the Lindbergh or Morrow homes. Massachusetts authorities have no information about a man, a woman, and a baby who reportedly left a small yacht at Massa ple, Masa.
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Hopewell
Lindebergh
Morrow
Massachusetts
Masa
Ple
Prisoner killed in Western Penitentiary fight in Pittsburgh
A prison riot or brawl at the Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh left one inmate dead after another killed a fellow prisoner and fatally stabbed a third during a melee. Authorities described the incident as a violent confrontation among inmates.
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Pittsburgh
Free wheat for Portsmouth destitute families
The Red Cross learned that eight car loads of government wheat will be shipped to Portsmouth and Selate County to be milled into flour for distribution to destitute families. Senate Commerce Committee will vote April 14 on a new Wagner bill creating a national system of federal state employment agencies.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Finance Committee
Portsmouth
The
Red Cross
Portamouth
Selate County
Wagner
Senate Commerce Committee
Agens Ciea
Local shooting leaves man with serious wounds in Marietta
Charles R. Goodman was wounded while attempting to intervene in a dispute between Charles N. Kuhn and his father coventhed. Goodman sustained buckshot injuries to his side and back during the incident. his condition was reported serious.
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Marietta
Charles R. Goodman
Charles N. Kuhn
Grass fire near schoolhouse alarms Athens firefighters
A grass fire spread above a schoolhouse area and drew watchers who suspect arson by weed burners. Athens firemen were summoned to control the blaze and prevent danger.
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Mechanicaburg
Athens
Coffee Hour Friday Hosts Social Hour at Biddle Street
Members of all Athens are invited to a Friday coffee hour to be hosted by Mrs. Francis at Dr. D, HH. Biddle, on Streets. The event supports the church missionary society and runs from 2:30 until its end.
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Athens
Mrs. Francis
HH. Biddle
Wsionary Society of | Dist
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Java
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Reconstruction Corporation
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Conference of Ohio Educators
Perry
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Secretary of Treasury
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Amy
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