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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1933
Page
1
Trial sessions begin in Athens County Court with Kennth Bartrug and Ed Banfield facing single and joint defense plans. Authorities describe a fatal shooting at the Hunterdon mine residence during a dispute between miners and guards as snipers fired, prompting a paid standoff and eventual peace plan.
lectric reports list at least six deaths during the Easter period. L Austin 27 of Angola died near a fire scene after a collision. Mary Ann Swanton of Ohio drowned in Cincinnati while others, Edith W of Columbus Clyde Leavisturg and Maurice Derton, were among the deceased in separate incidents.
A quiet scene aboard the motor ship en route to Los Angeles featured a film star who refused a crew interview and blocked photographers from taking pictures on the main deck. A husky Swedish security presence prevented attempts to climb the rails for photos.
Fragmentary dispatch notes a Soviet official asserting discretion over punishment for subjects charged with acts against the Soviet State. The dialogue mentions rejecting recommendations, claiming harsh measures, and a harsher stance in the tribunal remarks.
Columbus April 17. State Rep Eliza Simes heads the Special Legislative Schools Committee and urges Ohio public schools to cut frills, reduce expenditures, and increase efficiency to gain sympathetic legislative aid. Proposals include trimming elective subjects, consolidating districts, eliminating small schools and non teaching athletic staff, and rethinking junior high, eight years of grades plan and transportation costs.
Four youths aged 18 to 23 were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Howard Gates in Gallia County for destroying 19 window panes and breaking a church door at Mina Chapel Church four and a half miles south of Gallipolis. Damages occurred about five minutes after services ended. They are jailed in Gallia County Jail and expected to be arraigned today.
Columbus April 17 The Ohio Hotel Association reports 435 people have found work in hotels since the 3.2 percent beer law went into effect ten days ago.
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard arguments on a coal rate clash involving Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio mines. Wheeling and Lake Erie cut intrastate rates to Cleveland to battle trucks, Pittsburgh and West Virginia followed with interstate cuts. Shippers seek immediate reductions to prevent disruption of the eastern rate structure.
Major 8 M Johnson at Athens County Courthouse will accept applications for Roosevelt emergency conservation program. Dayton Frost, state welfare field rep for ten southeastern Ohio counties, will coordinate details and county committee. Unemployed relief men aged 18 to 25 who allot cash for families will be prioritized, others of suitable age also to be hired for camp work.
Athens starts a citywide cleanup led by Mayor Robert Wood with aid from the Women's Federation. The effort targets vacant lots and street sweeping, asks vacant-property owners to cooperate, and uses city trucks with a schedule from April 14 to April 21. Volunteers include relief workers assigned to street sweeping after curbside trash pickup.
Ohio Governor George White unveils a three point plan to guide miners and operators toward permanent peace in the coal industry. Key elements include wages tied to coal prices, multi year contracts for stability, and a jointly staffed arbitration board with governor mediation. The aim is a fair contract and revival of Southern Ohio coal prosperity.
United Press reports the Senate starts a tense session on inflation with topics like free silver greenbacks and gold re valuation. President Roosevelt’s stance remains unclear as inflation factions push for public works bonds and cheaper dollars.
John Factor known as Jake the Barber negotiates with the gang that abducted his 19 year old son. He waits in the Morrison Hotel for a go-between as kidnappers demand 850000 for safe return. Factor says reports of great wealth are exaggerated and may seek police help if talks fail.
A Santa Monica letter from WILL laments national politics and moral drift. He cites Congress, bankers and foreign powers with irony, noting Huey Long and the “great fraternity” of politics as underlying crookedness. The writer urges vigilance despite broad disillusion.
The Athena County Commissioners reached settlements totaling 5000 in three suits arising from mine strike injuries. Andrew H. Chute of Glouster received 1000, M M Truax of Glouster and Charlies W Roberta of Bern Township each received 2000. Incidents occurred in 1932 at No 6 Mine Sunday Creek Coal and Slacs Diamond Mine. Preceding similar cases had favored plaintiffs.
Columbus reports Dr. M. H. Lichliter pastor of the First Congregational Church has voluntarily reduced his salary from 9000 to 6000 a year. The announcement came yesterday from his pulpit in Columbus.
President Roosevelt risks a showdown with powerful interests as Congress balks at urgent measures and lobby groups signal resistance. Report highlights banks, stock brokers, real estate, railroads, and tariff debates shaping the push toward a broader public works program and international trade talks.
The Trimble Masonic Lodge will be inspected Tuesday night by District Lecturer Charles F E Cameron from Athens. Work in the B degree will occur. After the ceremony, refreshments will be served and preparations are underway to entertain visiting Masons from nearby lodges.
Bank conservators in Columbus ordered to seek the return of funds withdrawn from banks on inside information just before restrictions were applied. Orders from Bank Superintendent Ira J. Fulton require investigation of withdrawals by entities connected to bank officials or employees.
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