Southeastern Ohio Farmers Seek Loans From Reconstruction Fund
Gallia County leads with 34 applications in seven counties for about 17800 in Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans to fund 1932 crops. Athens County shows 32 applications seeking nearly 4000. total loans average about 125, with 5 percent interest due November 30 1932. Local officials report 50 more applications expected by the April 30 deadline, as county committees assess needs.
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Gallia County
Athens County
Southeastern Ohio
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
J. Wade Barnett
Southeastern
Ohio
Barnett
Washington
Meigs
Lawrence
Hocking
Vinton
Jackson
Congress
Athens County Crop Production Loan Committee
N. E. Mills
F. D. Forsythe
R. R. Barker
Thomas H. Johnson
Athens County Extension Agent
Bitter Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Primaries Shape Nomination Fight
In Pennsylvania a hard fought battle for 76 delegates pits Alfred E. Smith against Franklin D. Roosevelt with Roosevelt aiming to broaden his lead beyond 230 delegates. In Massachusetts Alfred E. Smith is forecast to win a majority of 36 convention votes as the Democratic primary nears.
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Harrisburg
U.P
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
New York
Roosevelt
Boston
Massachusetts
Mill owner William Kesley Found Dead in Mill
The body of 90 year old William Kesley, head of the Miami Milling Company in Oxford, was found suspended from a beam by an employee. Coroner Edward Cook reported Kesley hanged himself Sunday night. No motive is known. Kesley had recently suffered from pneumonia.
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Oxford
William Kesley
Miami Milling Company
Edward Cook
Kesley
Centralized School Replaces Seven Little Red Schoolhouses
In Lapayette on April 25 a Jackson Township change ends seven small rustic schools. They close as a centralized school will take their place, marking a shift in local education structure.
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Lapayette
Jackson Township
Senate Banking Committee hunts for more bull market pools
The Senate Banking Committee opens an inquiry into multi million pools tied to the 1928-29 bull market. It plans executive sessions to decide next steps and whether to probe the New York Stock Exchange and brokers about short selling and bear raids.
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Senate Banking Committee
New York Stock Exchange
Washington
New York
Senate
Blaine
Wis
Gray
Raskob
Moron Stock Gambling Warps Senate Probe
The Senate investigation exposes how big players unload watered stocks as prices rise then profit by short selling while ordinary investors buy high and lose. It cites five million “feeble minded” buyers and notes experts on crime and history discuss how environment and ignorance fuel crime, with further revelations on Anaconda Copper pools and other schemes.
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Senate
Hitler Booms in Prussian Diet Gains Near Absolute Control
Berlin April 25 The growth of Fascism in Germany backed by Hitler edged toward absolute control of the Prussian diet as the Nazis rose from nine seats in 1928 to 162 of 418 with allied gains. Right wing parties totaled 202 votes, eight short of a majority, while Communists held the balance of power.
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Berlin
U.P
Germany
Paul von Hindenburg
Adolph Hitler
Hitler
Tarshish Resigns as Columbus Temple Rabbi Over Radio Sermons
Rabbi Jacob Tarshish of the Columbus Temple Israel quit his pulpit after congregation members opposed his Sunday radio sermons. He said his aim was to teach religion by radio and that some members felt he was too liberal. He noted dissent is common when leaders dare new approaches.
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Columbus
U.P
Jacob Tarshish
Columbus Temple Israel
Tarshish
Rabbi Tarshish
Water Tank Wrecked At Valley Camp Coal Mine
A 5000 gallon water tank at Valley Camp Coal Company Number 3 mine in Moundsville was wrecked by a suspected nitroglycerine or dynamite blast. Deputy state fire marshal Edward Ritz says the explosion appears deliberate. The mine remains closed amid the coal strike.
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Moundsville
W. Va
U.P
Valley Camp Coal Company
J. A. Paisley Interests
Cleveland
Edward Ritz
Bloomville School Chief Faces Salary Cut Protest
At a Bloomville public meeting residents submitted 442 petitions urging no salary cut for Prof. Ralph Hathaway who has led the schools for 18 years. Citizens argue a cut to 2000 dollars would amount to dismissal.
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Bloomville
Ralph Hathaway
Lone Witness Supports Massies Insanity Plea
Alienists bolster claim that the crime’s nature and consequence were calculated. Dr Joseph Catton of San Francisco testifies as final witness before closing arguments in Lt. Thomas H Massie murder trial in Hawaii.
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Massie
Joseph Catton
San Fran
Ness
Norfolk yacht sails in bid for Lindbergh Jr contact
A crew of three Norfolk men aboard the 85 foot Marcon cruise off the coast in a bid to reach alleged Lindbergh kidnapping negotiators. The boat retreated for weather then wandered near the naval base as Curtis and aides pursue non interference claims in plans for the boy's return.
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Norfolk
U.P
Marcon
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Man
John Hughes Curtis
Curtis
George L. Richard
Edwin B. Bruce
Elmira
N. Y
Little Creek
Whiting
Naval Base
Col. Lindbergh
Dean Peacock
Hoover Accepts Invite to Address Governors Conference
President Hoover accepted an invitation to speak at the governors conference in Richmond Virginia on Wednesday.
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Washington
Hoover
Richmond
Challenge of West Virginia
Quill discusses the rise of coal deposits in the Winding Gulf District and Logan counties West Virginia. He notes Eastern capitalists, Ohio operators, and growing labor union activity threatening established coal markets and monopolies.
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Gulf
West Virginia
Logan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
W. P. Read
Alex Johnson
Fred Dilcher
National Guard Reduces in Coal Strike Zone in Ohio
In Cadiz Ohio on April 25 the Ohio National Guard cut on duty strength from 600 to 400 as conditions eased in the Eastern Ohio coal strike area. Col William J Marlin tried to keep seasoned troops on duty while younger soldiers return to school. A sniper exchange occurred at the Tasa Mine with no injuries. Private James Strong, 25, was attacked while on sentry near the Col Marlin hotel. his bayonet was ripped but his weapon remained. Picketing reported at High Shaft near Steubenville, while a five ton armored car was sent for road patrol to bolster the reduced force.
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Cadiz
U.P
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
William J. Marlin
Cleveedland
Tasa
Here
Joseph Parilla
Youngstown
146Th Infantry
James Strong
Cleveland
Col. Marlin
Strong
Company A
Col Marlin
High
Steubenville
Elk Mine Picket Stoppage Halts Governor Observer Route
In Roseville Muskingum County Ohio the Elk Mine of the Carrow Coal Company failed to open as scheduled. Thirty five pickets blocked the auto mobile of General H M Bush observer for Governor White before dispersing after recognizing him.
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Zanesville
Elk
Carrow Coal Company
Roseville
Here
Muskingum County
Ohio State Brick Plant
H. M. Bush
Russia Primed for Defense as War Looms
Moscow reports all Communists of military age are kept in active defense readiness at a moment's notice. Bread rations shrink to fund large grain reserves while sugar rations are cut. Communications note nearly the entire 56 million Communist youth and 3 million Communist party members include military training as part of their activities.
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Moscow
U.P
Soviet Union
Communist
Communist Party
Red Plot Is Japs Charge in Manchukuo
Harbin Manchuria April 25 UPL reports Japanese officials accuse a Red terrorist plot aimed at the new Independent Republic of Manchukuo. An official finding cites 300 active terrorists aided by 3,000 Soviets in plots. details to League of Nations commission. Refugees say Vladivostok remains under martial law as Soviets fortify islands and set an airdrome. ships are armed and civilians drilled.
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Harbin
Manchuria
UPL
Vladivostok
Manchukuo
League of Nations
Manchurian Commission
Chaplin Improves After Dengue Fever Attack
Singapore April 25 Charles Chaplin showed marked improvement after dengue fever. Physicians said the comedian could resume his Far East tour in a few days.
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Chaplin
Singapore
Charles Chaplin
Far East
Senators Still Live In Style While Economy Bites
Washington report notes Congress keeps barbershops, free mugs, and luxury water amid budget cuts. It cites 45 staff in the Senate barbershop, gold letter mugs, nickel plated openers, and monthly bottled water orders, illustrating lavish expenses despite calls for austerity.
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Senate
White Rock
Mountain Valley
Will Says Wall Street Won't Ever Live Down Dawes Peanut Stand
A Santa Monica reader derides Wall Street and the Dawes peanut stand remark. The letter notes investigations reemerging on the front page and cites Charley Dawes as the target of scorn. The writer also mentions Melton and British relations amid debt concerns.
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Will
Wall Street
Dawes
Santa Monica
Calif
Gray
Charley Dawes
Melton
Union Official Highlights Valley Mine Standoff
Nelsonville April 25 Union official Lee Hall reviews the miners versus coal operators dispute. He notes operators refuse joint conferences on wages and conditions while miners remain ready to meet to seek peace. Speakers include Hall Watkins Beatty Phillips and Mayor Thompson.
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Nelsonville
Ohio
Lee Hall
United Mine Workers of America
David Watkins
Nelson Beatty
Sam Phillips
Cambridge
Aili Thompson
Byesville
Arthur Levering
Landslide Kills Six Workmen at Kanawha Dam Site
Six workers were killed when sand and clay collapsed at the Kanawha River dam project near Marmet West Virginia. Rescue attempts were hindered by mud and flooding as three separate slides occurred during Saturday night into Sunday morning. Names of the deceased include James Collins Lewis Thornton Debert Harry Coleman Albert Roush and Charles Ryan.
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Marmet
W. Va
Saal
Kanawha
James Collins
Lewis Thornton
Debert Harry Coleman
Albert Roush
Charles Ryan
Caddies Strike End Life at Athens Country Club
Golfers at the Athens Country Club carried their own clubs as caddies, many sons of district miners, began a strike for reduced pay. A picket line blocked access to the course while the club announced a fee reduction, with rates dropping from 40 to 35 cents for one round and 75 to 60 cents for two rounds.
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Athens
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John J. Raskob
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Fred Fisher
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Lindbergh Jr
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Kansas City
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