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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1933
Page
1
A Roosevelt administration proposal to regulate industrial production aims to shorten the workweek to 30 or 40 hours, stabilize employment, and curb overproduction. The plan would place regulation in a federal board, set wage policy, and face House and Senate debate amid political resistance and legal questions.
Fragmentary report notes a court order allowing operation to save a woman named Helen after weeks of eye injury. The piece mentions opposition and a crowded scene around the Public dime. Details are incomplete in the OCR.
A fragmented report notes clashes and student opponents affecting Tsident Machado in an unclear scene. The readable fragments point to disputes or confrontations with opponents, without clear details on which group or location.
Beverly Hills dispatch quotes a reader letter arguing the U.S. is free to publish, but readers must find an audience. The writer, signed Will, contrasts American press freedom with restrictions abroad and laments a lack of readership.
Ohio banking interests urged a joint legislative taxation committee to defer final action on the Whittemore Bill revising the intangible tax and creating a permanent revenue allocation. They warned federal banking legislation may force a full state law revision and opposed the bill’s proposed allocation system, with further opposition from mayors and finance directors scheduled to testify. Insurance representatives planned to oppose proposed tax rate changes.
Rain did not affect Athens Clean Up Week as crews collected in areas north of State Street and west of Court Street. City trucks will cover the remaining sections tomorrow and on Thursday and Friday with rubbish piles to be out by 7 am.
Chicago April 18 A P active kidnapping ring terrorized the corn belt in recent months was hunted today as captors of Jerome Factor 19 son of John Factor known as Jake the Barber. Authorities acted on tips from former Capone gang members believed to be intermediaries. Factor held since Wednesday night for a 50000 dollar ransom.
Kenton reports a shortened term ending May 5 due to reduced tax duplicate and tax delinquencies. The closure date is set a month earlier than usual, affecting students and staff.
Columbus police court arraigned 22 persons on drunkenness charges yesterday. This compared with 65 cases the Monday before beer was legalized and 21 cases the Monday after the brew went on sale.
Akron reports the maiden voyage of the U S S Macon was again delayed today due to poor flying weather. The event was postponed amid overcast skies and gusty winds, affecting naval schedule and ceremony plans.
Philadelphia April 18. United Press reports Rev. Dr J Gresham Machen charges the Presbyter ian Board of Foreign Missions with simple dishonesty for keeping Pearl S Buck as a missionary He says he will take the fight to church members The church asks Buck for friendly talks over her views on missionary work and sex writings Buck says she opposes old fashioned Bible believing religion Machen is president of Westminster Theological Seminary and says the board accepts funds from supporters of old fashioned Christianity for mission aries not attacking Buck personally but the church stance
London April 18 AU P The British Government signaled a conciliatory shift toward Russia and indicated England would not maintain an embargo on Soviet trade if the Soviet allowed deported Britons involved in sabotage trials to return home. The cabinet met in special session to consider the Russian situation.
Japanese and Manchoukuo officials seek the release of Dr. Niela Nielsen, an American medical missionary reportedly seized by Chinese brigands near Mukden. Nielsen is a University of Minnesota graduate who previously lived in Minneapolis.
Edward Bast and Kenneth Bartrug face manslaughter charges in the September killing of 19 year old Clarmont Banfield at his Hunterdon area home. Trial recessed for lunch as jurors drawn and viewing of the shooting scene to continue this afternoon.
Ohio coal miners and operators form negotiating groups to seek labor and production stability. Governor White calls the first such meeting since operator union rejection and proposes long term stabilization, arbitration, and wages tied to sales and prices. George K. Smith of Sunday Creek Coal Company chairs the conference with Percy Tellow as secretary.
Law directors from Ohio cities involved in the Bell Telephone nine year rate case gathered in Columbus to discuss steps to expedite a Utilities Commission decision.
Delaware April 18. Twenty one high schools will compete in Ohio Wesleyan University's ninth annual extempore speaking contest. John T. Marshman head of the department of speech announced today. Gallia Academy is included.
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard the last day of arguments in the Ohio rate dispute as trunk line roads including the Pennsylvania, New York Central and Baltimore & Ohio seek to overturn an Ohio Public Utilities Commission rate. Attorneys contend Ohio intra state rates are discriminatory against interstate shippers.
Moscow delivered a vigorous protest accusing Japan of interfering with Soviet rights in the operation of the Chinese Eastern Railway. The démarche was presented on April 1 in Tokyo.
The Senate Banking Committee added a clause requiring corporations registering securities to declare asset costs. The revised Roosevelt Blue Sky bill, tentatively approved, aims to curb stock watering by ascribing asset values higher than actual worth, stemming from FTC utilities probes.
The Arizona Board of Pardons and Paroles granted Winnie Ruth Judd a one week reprieve from execution scheduled for Friday for the murder of Agnes Ann Lerot. The stay delays the hanging as the case proceeds.
Flood control in the Hocking Valley and a possible extensive dam program funded by the Federal Government will be discussed at Hotel Berry Wednesday at 6 PM. David C. Warner of the State Water Conservation Board will speak with maps. delegations from several towns expected. dinner 30 cents.
Washington reports a surge of talk on a new currency inflation plan within a month after 33 senators voted for free coinage of silver. Twenty five Democrats bolted Roosevelt leadership to back a 16 to 1 silver amendment, while majority leader Robinson noted Roosevelt opposed free silver as a rider to agricultural relief. The Senate defeated free silver 43 to 33, signaling possible government action to fund public works and aid industry to reduce unemployment.
Three Japanese airplanes bombed Tungchow, ten miles east of Peiping, hitting a United States boarding school with 200 American high school pupils from across China, plus teachers and 22 American missionary residents. No Americans were injured, per United Press.
Columbus April 18. County boards of education could save taxpayers money by regulating pupil transportation. Rep Elza Simes, chairman of the Special Joint Legislative Committee of Schools, says districts should share routes to avoid duplicate bus trips. State figures show about 1,890 districts with varying equipment and pay scales. a survey finds ownership by school boards is more economical than driver ownership and bidding. A Bethel Township example uses district owned buses with student drivers paid 90 cents daily, plus a mechanic to handle maintenance. The committee discusses reorganizing schools to cut one room schools and consolidate districts.
Washington reports drastic cuts in Navy operating expenses could dismiss about 20,000 of the 14,000 civilian employees at navy yards nationwide. Secretary Dern aims to finalize a $144 million Army expense reduction and expects a White House order to speed economies across departments as part of a projected $1 billion savings in regular government costs.
In Pomeroy Meigs County confessions traced a Dana Gatewood filling station robbery on April 7 and a surge of petty auto thefts. Mrs Josephine Hysell admitted involvement with her husband Charles Hysell and George Buckner. Buckner and Mrs Hysell held, Hysell at large. Henry Landers confessed to stealing the goods after days of claimed purchase.
Columbus April 18 The State Board of Parole granted release to 24 inmates at the Ohio Penitentiary. Among the paroled is Perry Wood of Athens County serving a sentence for illegal possession of liquor dated June 1.
Former New York Mayor James J. Walker and actress Betty Compton married in Cannes on April 18, confirming a high profile union.
Moscow April 18 The Russian lawyer Ilya Brand pleaded before the Soviet Revolutionary Tribunal on behalf of W. H. Thornton charged by the prosecution as the more guilty of two Englishmen with sabotage and espionage against the Russian state.
Ohio conservation chief William H. Reinhart travels to Washington to urge Interior Secretary Ralph B. Ickes to add a $479000 concrete dam and fish hatchery project in the national public works program. The Meigs County project sits among 14 items totaling 759000 to 123000, with large dams across several counties and hatchery expansions.
Prohibition authorities led by Dr. James M. Doran order a thorough recheck of new beer permits after a gangster slain in Elizabeth New Jersey was found possessing a permit for a New Jersey brewery. Officials say the incident shows gangsters seeking control of legal beer distribution.
The Senate Special Banking Committee will convene in Columbus tonight to investigate causes of the banking crisis and propose reforms. Chairman Senator L. L. Marshall says it is fact finding, not a criminal proceeding, to determine changes needed in the law.
A Belmont County delegation led by Senator Barl Rk. Lewin and attorney George Thornburg delivered a plea to the governor over the collapse of the real estate tax system. Thornburg warned that more than half the county schools could close within a year without immediate aid and suggested the possibility of default on bonds and interest.
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