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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1935

Page

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Assembly Speeds to Adjournment and Social Security Bills Tabled

The Legislature moved swiftly toward adjournment within two weeks and tabled social security bills. A special session was approved to address unemployment insurance pensions and security measures. Leaders presented bills funding relief through bonds and tax adjustments to support a new school program and building projects with five year amortization.

Jenderes Senate Big Suen Assembly Tion Geeler of Commerce and Darguech Tax Commission Traxier-Ketfer Wil The of Labor FERA Calla

How the Old Alibi v Striffier Case Summary

Fragmentary text from a legal or court note mentions years, pleas, and a home ta and hark. It references Striffier and DeWapa with unclear dates and names, lacking coherent events or outcomes.

DeWapa Pers Hia Pleas Diton Blie- Rg

Kansans Lead Rally of G O P

Republican leaders plan conferences at the Capitol as the 1956 campaign gears up. RNC officers in New York seek immediate fundraising and a nationwide drive if successful. William Allen White and Henry Allen of Kansas to hold private talks with Congress as Capper notes a Midwest rally in Kansas City.

Washington Capitol Republican National Committee New York New York State William Allen White Emporia, Kas Henry Allen Kansas Congress Capper R. Kan White Allen Kansas City

Thomas' Witnesses Shadowed Amid Reinstatement Appeal

In Columbus a civil service hearing on Preston F Thomas' appeal for reinstatement as warden of Ohio Penitentiary heard Paul M. Herbert, attorney for Thomas, claim witnesses for the defense are being shadowed by a flock of investigators.

Intton Columbus Civil Service Preston F Thomas Ohio Penitentiary Paul M. Herbert Thomas

Clipper Crew Learns To Steer Surfboard

Honolulu report on Pan American Clipper crew testing steering an improvised surfboard craft during a 2400 mile ocean flight. The crew, in uniform and freshly shaved, kept quiet about shaving seven hours off the coast to land time record, highlighting the unusual test amid routine flight work.

Honolulu Flying Bee Pan American Clipper

Deputies To Be Laid Off At Mid Year

Athens County faces a mid year sheriff staff reduction as Sheriff Stratton says deputies will be laid off in July due to lack of funds. The county faces a projected $20 000 red for 1935 from tax failures and road levies, with salaries and state sales tax revenue exhausted.

Charles W. Stratton Athena County Stratton Roy Goldsberry Mra Dorothy Parmiter Karl Gardner Gardner General County Goldsberry

PWA Approves Municipal Fund Transfer Plan

Athens city administration wins PWA approval to move 2500 from waterworks to electric plant fund. Ohio attorney A L Lambach supports transfer if waterworks surplus covers bond payments. Mayor Len B McCune awaits Common Pleas Court hearing April.

Athens A. L. Lambach Ohio PWA Len B. McCune Limbach State Tax Commission C. F. Rowland Common Pleas Court McCune

Strikers Attack Truck at Columbus Packing Plant

A cattle truck from Rabville, Pick away County was pelted with sticks and stones by strike pickets as it entered the Columbus Packing Co plant on Wednesday night. The sheriff's car escorted the vehicle, and the sheriff's car was also stoned in the incident.

Columbus Rabville Pickaway County Columbus Packing Co

Townsend Plan Loses In House Vote

Washington supporters of the social security bill saw the Townsend Old-Age Pension Plan defeated in the House vote on Thursday. The administration backed measure faced rejection as lawmakers aligned against the proposal.

Townsend Washington House

War Talk Irrelevant As Babe Ruth Hits Home Run

Beverly Hills letter from Will Rogers declares war talk meaningless once Babe Ruth steps to the plate and hits a home run. He praises Dis ty for an extraordinary feat and says the country will have real news each morning.

Babe Ruth Will Will Rogers

Guards Grilled After Ohio Strike Fatality

In Toronto five guards were questioned by County Prosecutor Arthur L. Hopper about the fatal shooting of a striking Kaul Clay Company worker and injuries to four other men. James J. Dyer suspended plant operations after about 100 strikers and sympathizers moved on the plant, with Andy Lauiska killed and several others wounded. Authorities say shots may have originated from the plant. nearly 100 rounds were fired as guards tried to suppress the disturbance. No arrests yet. Strikers seek higher wages and bargaining rights with United Clay Workers of America.

Toronto Arthur L. Hopper Kaul Clay Company James J. Dyer Andy Lauiska Andy Straka Roosevelt Hart Steve Vamiotf George Romey Romey Hopper Ray Long United Clay Workers of America

Hugh Johnson Defends NRA and Blue Eagle Policy

Washington report on Hugh Johnson testifying before the Senate Finance Committee. He admitted NRA mistakes were his administration’s but argued abandoning the program would ruin the economy. He praised the Blue Eagle as a check on industrial power and opposed returning to pre 1933 capitalism, warning of the system’s collapse if misapplied.

Washington Hugh Johnson Senate Finance Committee NRA

Pilgrims View Relics In Rome Holy Thursday Display

Thousands of Romans and pilgrims viewed relics linked to Jesus at St. John Lateran and St. Peter's on Holy Thursday. Sightings included a sponge, table from the Last Supper, skulls of St. Peter and St. Paul, and a pillar tied to Christ's scourging. The report also notes Ohio CCC camp policy enforcement announced by C C Siglman.

Rome 5&T. Jean Lateran Basilica St. John Lateran St. Peter's

Freezes Ruin Early Bruit in Meigs County

Meigs County orchardists report uncertain damage from recent frosts. Orchard superintendent Lem Ruttencutter says apples may be largely unharmed while G W Kreiner, the county agent, notes most cherries peaches and plums could be killed but May apples may benefit from thinning blossoms. High winds prevented fires from protecting trees.

Dass Toerl ‘Trust Lem Ruttencutter Orchard Speciallor Ruttencutter Hartford Mason Mason County Longdale Letart W. Va

Sizzling Note Sent by Hitler

British embassy spokesman said Hitler sent a diplomatic note to Britain described as a sizzler. The note, conveyed via Konstantin Von Neurath to Sir Eric Phipps, argued that yesterday's League Council action ends talk of Germany rejoining the League. Germany resents Britain for siding with France and Italy.

Berlan Germany League Hitler Great Britain France Italy

First Night At Messenger Refrigerator Show Draws 700

Seven hundred people attended the opening of The Messenger Refrigerator Show at the Armory. Visitors signed up for chances at 800 prizes while viewing modern refrigerators and related displays. Doors reopen Thursday afternoon for a schedule that extends into the night with more prizes, including a valued refrigerator on final night.

Armory

Patman Opposes New Bonus Payment Plan In Congress

Rep Patman of Texas attacks the Harrison compromise bonus bill as a step in the right direction but insufficient for ex servicemen who favor cash payments. He predicts the House will back his plan and voices strong opposition to bonds offered in exchange for bonus certificates. Veterans leaders split on the proposal amid broader debate.

Washington Patman Texas House Harrison Roosevelt James B. van Zandt Veterans of Foreign Ware

Ohio Convicts Back at Work After Prison Strike

In Columbus a thousand Ohio Penitentiary convicts resumed work with no hostility after a strike against State Parole Board policies. Warden Woodard noted uncertainty over how long 78 resisters would be kept on short rations. Deputy Warden Ptak described a gang of "muscle men" who intimidate weaker inmates and threaten guards during night shifts.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Tweeday Col Gilson Dduight National Guard Davey J. ©. Woodard August Ptak

Mrs Hartley Dies At Home In Richland

Mrs. Fd. Hartley aged 70 wife of Ed Hartley died at 9 o clock Thursday morning at the home of Herbert Penrod Richland Avenue. She lived on a Lawn Township farm before moving to be cared for. Survived by husband two brothers Will Sprague Harmony Road and Joseph Sprague Long Run and three grandchildren. A daughter Alma Burris died years ago. Funeral arrangements delayed awaiting Ray Burtis son in law from Chicago.

Mary Hartley Ed Hartley Herbert Penrod Richland Avenue Hartley Will Sprague Harmony Road Joseph &Sprague Long Run Alma Burris Ray Burtis Chicago

Scioto Sandusky plan questioned by army engineers

Representative William Fiesinger of Ohio reported an army engineers adverse opinion on the Scioto Sandusky conservancy plan. Engineers labeled dam construction on the Scioto at Bellpoint and on the Sandusky River above Upper Sandusky economically unsound, estimating costs near 14 million with annual benefits around 131 thousand.

Washington Army Scioto-Sandusky Conservancy William JL. Fiesinger Democrat Ohio Fiesinger Seloto River Bellpoint Sandusky Upper

Fleming's Attorneys Headed to Athens for Bond Plea

Fleming and Snyder, publisher and editor of the Ohio Examiner, travel to Athens after noon to seek lower bonds in a habeas corpus writ. They are jailed on charges of intent to corrupt Athens County children through publication. Jurisdiction over the bond appeal rests with Judge Rowland of the common pleas court.

Grover W. Fleming William Snyder Ohio Examiner Athena Athens County Fleming Snyder Grand Jury Examiner Co. F. Rowland Common Pleas Court

Leaders Arrested in Bulgaria Raid Sparks Political Shakeup

Sofia reports a surprise raid ordered by the interior minister led to the arrest of several political leaders including a former prime minister. The operation unfolded Thursday, signaling a major political upheaval in Bulgaria.

Sofia Bulgaria Interior

Portsmouth Gas Rate Declared Unfair

The State Utilities Commission ruled the 40 cent Portsmouth city gas rate unfair but will not set a new rate until it finishes probing the link between Portsmouth Gas Co and United Fuel Gas Co. in Columbus Ohio authorities pursue the investigation.

Columbus State Utilities Commission Portsmouth Portsmouth Gas Co United Fuel Gas Ca

U S protests Manchoukuo oil monopoly to Japan

The United States reiterates its protest against the Manchoukuo oil monopoly as a violation of treaties and the Open Door policy. Ambassador Grew was instructed to inform Japan that the monopoly imperils American and other interests and may breach commitments to equal trade. Tokyo says Manchukuo is independent and replies should go to that government. Negotiations in Tokyo reportedly broke down.

Washington United States Far East Phillips Grew Tokyo Foreign Office Japan Manchoukuo Netherlands Great Britain

State Approves 36 CCC Camps in New Works Program

Washington announces approval of thirty six CCC camps under the emergency conservation work program worth 4 880 000 000. The first movement under the 50 000 000 allotment includes five camps in mentorations and new sites at Woodsfield Bartlett Yellow Springs Cincinnati and Newark with others listed by county.

Washington (A CCC Monroe Woodefield Weashington Bartlett Marietta

Learns Meaning of Hard Cash in Auto Purchase

Columbus dealer Harry Daugherty sold a car to Raymond Oberle and asked for a cash down payment. Oberle replied yes and produced a sack of coins. The count totaled 2839 nickels and other coins, amounting to about 210 dollars as the office staff counted the money.

Columbus Harry Daugherty Raymond Oberle Oberle Automobile Agency

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