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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1933
Page
1
An article notes a pause in House backing for the 2.2 billion dollar veteran bonus as leaders dine with Patman and veterans to discuss strategy. Signatures gathered for a petition support paying certificates to veterans while the Senate weighs the farm bill and related actions.
Reported high circles in Paris and London believe Anglo British efforts could shore up France with gold to protect the pound and curb dollar depreciation. Observers weigh possible counter moves as world economic conditions shift and the dollar weakens.
Earth shocks in Alaska caused damage across towns including Seward and miles east of here. Chimneys toppled and residents reported shaken for hours. Officials estimate repair costs while assessing affected areas after late yesterday earthquakes.
Ohio Supreme Court considers a rule that bars three exams per year and delays licensure until all requirements are met. Proponents argue the reforms ease cadence while opponents fear testing delays. The decision awaits a formal ruling.
President Roosevelt served notice on European war debtors that their June 15 payments totaling 144 million dollars must be made. The White House aims to keep U.S. control over debts to ensure real results at the World Economic Conference and may seek congressional resolutions on debts and tariffs.
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce resolved that any minimum wage law should be temporary and not endorse the principle. It urged study of the Pringle and Black Connery bills and appointed a committee to examine impacts on different industries. It opposed sweat shop labor but warned minimum wage could become the maximum wage and harm workers.
Washington April 27. Representatives of the Bonus Expeditionary Force warned of another veterans march on Washington unless the White House acts to pay the soldiers bonus. John H. Newlin and Harold B. Foulkrod said they would see a Roosevelt aide at the White House.
The Roosevelt Blue Sky Bill to protect the investing public from fraudulent or unsound securities issues was ordered reported by the Senate Banking Committee and now moves to the Senate for debate.
Col and Mrs Charles Lindbergh departed Tulsa Municipal Airport at 9 55 a m today for Oklahoma City as part of a tour on the T W A air route the aviator is reviewing.
Chicago officials launched a legislative push to compel delinquent tax payments to raise cash for 30 million dollars in back salaries to teachers. Police clashed with demonstrators as teachers assaulted two Loop banks and temporarily paused further protests. The Board of Education delayed a May 12 vote on closing schools to Oct 1, seeking nine extra weeks and an 8 million dollar saving, while Mayor Kelly led a Springfield delegation to strengthen tax collection laws.
Russell Anderson a 49 year old resident of Waverly died at Huntington West Virginia after being injured at work near Waverly He fell onto a pipe protruding from the ground puncturing his groin at a C and O Railroad Hospital treatment followed but he did not survive the injuries received late yesterday at the site of the accident.
Marietta reports the deepest well drilled in Ohio at 7889 feet on the Knowlton farm in Eastern Washington County was abandoned today after the crew found no oil. The bore was dry throughout and the effort ended without discovery.
State Highway Director C W Merrell announced the Blaine Hill Viaduct on United States Route 4 in Belmont County is well on the way to completion. The project, an unusual engineering feat, involves about $500000 in investment with $105000 funded by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads. United States Route 40 is known as the National Trail.
Two large explosions rocked Taylorville Illinois coal mining town center of labor unrest. They wrecked the home of Progressive Miners Union local president Jack Stanley but caused no injuries.
Akron with a beer spill after a truck carrying 1 200 cases overturned on a hill causing about 60 cases to break and the beer to flood the street. Drivers Jack Rance and Ed Kulak from Chicago reported the vehicle ran out of control and both were bruised.
Revision of the inflation bill aims at a possible 30 percent cut in 1933 war debt payments, with President Roosevelt empowered to accept up to 100 million dollars in silver from debtors. The bill, nearing passage, includes a free coinage amendment and potential revaluation of the dollar, while debate centers on silver payments and debt relief.
Mrs Helen Stukenbarg, 23, mother of a five year old, awaits transfer to Marysville Reformatory to begin a life sentence for complicity in the robbery and murder of Cloyd Shafer, 75. She pled guilty to burglary and faces parole eligibility in five years. Three men claiming to have helped plan the robbery were sentenced to life in Ohio Penitentiary.
Dayton judge Mason Douglass freed two men who stole food to feed their families. The decision was handed down today in Dayton on April 27.
Joseph B. Eastman, a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, is viewed in Washington as the likely pick by President Roosevelt for chief Federal railroad co ordinator.
The Daily Express reports heavy Japanese troop movements in Manchoukuo toward the Soviet border and says peace between Japan and China will be proclaimed soon. It states that terms include recognition of Manchoukuo by North China and a Great Wall boundary with a demilitarized zone about 120 miles wide and 200 miles long.
More than 500 athletes from Athens County elementary and high schools will participate in the Annual Field Meet at Ohio University stadium hosted by the Athens County Athletic Association. The high school event, the 13th staged by the association, and the first grade school meet, directed by Ohio University athletic director C. C. Bird, will be split into morning and afternoon sessions with elementary events between. About 125 high school entrants are expected from 12 county schools including Albany Ames Bern Buchtel Carbondale Greens Run Hollister Jacksonville Trimble The Plains Rome Shade Troy and Waterloo, plus at least a dozen grade schools.
President Roosevelt meets Prime Minister Bennett to discuss tariff changes and increased U S Canada trade. Talks cover wheat and silver prices, debt handling, and preparations for a World Economic Conference likely to address a permanent settlement.
COLUMBUS April 27. Reallocation of the 2.65 mill levy on real estate for school operating expenses may be one step in the school financing program to be worked out by the special Joint Schools Committee of the General Assembly.
In Cleveland on April 27 the county prosecutor's office faces murder warrants for Edward Kelley Constantine Hamper James Kiousis John Kiousis and Edward Hauck after they allegedly confessed to an assault that preceded the death of 21 year old Nellie Zenkeve. Hauck is under septic poisoning treatment from a bite in the struggle. Investigators say the attack followed a drinking party and a promised ride home.
Ohio counties will issue scrip in 1 5 and 10 dollar denominations within two weeks after a 35 county auditor conference with the State Tax Commission. Issuance depends on tax receipts falling below 9 percent and allows payment of public salaries and obligations within the issuing county. The State Tax Commission sets limits and oversees applications by auditors.
Beverly Hills labor woman Perkins appears set to contribute to women in politics by prioritizing common sense over cosmetics and fashion. The piece notes a New York newspaper convention and ends with a lighthearted, affectionate close from a reader.
In Des Moines April 27 leaders of the corn belt gathered to plan the May 3 nationwide strike by farm cooperatives. They note farm relief developments in Washington while warning the strike could cause food shortages in metropolitan areas, especially in the East where opposition to price pegging at production costs is strongest.
Ohio Attorney General Bricker issued two opinions on banks under conservators. Stockholders may examine bank books and records at reasonable times except deposit and trust files. Officials may not disclose examination information to private individuals or nonstockholder groups when gathered during bank inspections.
County extension agent T. H. Johnson announced Saturday is the final day for applications for federal crop loans. Applicants may submit at Johnson's office on Saturday.
Ohio Governor White's tax program awaits joint Legislative Committee action as uncertainty remains over total Federal aid. Adjutant General Henderson reported a $113 million public works plan and hoped for $2 million from the Reconstruction Finance Corp for sanitation projects. The May relief budget was set at $3,037,000 after April approval, while opposition to National Guard drill cuts and a proposed oil tax plan with a sales tax emerges. A Knox County taxpayer delegation urged lower real estate taxes, and farm groups protested large cuts to agricultural extensions.
The Board of Education of Springfield Township warned it would close the five grade schools and one high school next autumn unless enough funds are secured. The threat marks the first school board strike in Ohio as officials adopted a resolution to appeal for support addressed to whom it may concern.
Vincent Hah died from lockjaw after injuring his hand in a corn sheller accident in TIFFIN. He succumbed shortly after the injury in late April.
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