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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1935

Page

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Chevrolet Plant Walkout Spreads Amid Union Demands

Toledo Chevrolet assembly plant and Norwood operation face a walkout as United Auto Workers push for negotiations. Officials cite 1 700 members, 2 hour day with time and a half, and major employee rights, with production halted at Toledo and Cleveland plants if talks stall.

Toledo Chewstrike Norwood United Auto Work J. Lynes Chevrolet Fisher Black Cleveland Chevrolet Automobiles Tribe of Union Chevrolet Motor

Study on Athens complaints prompts official action

City authorities in Athens plan an afternoon session to review a series of complaints. Mayor Albert A. Levin reported cooperation from residents and listed schedules for further discussion at the office.

Athens Coun- Conlville Albert A. Levin Vici

Fecked Barber Renewal Noted in Eugene Theft Report

A fragment notes renewal actions for barbers in Eugene with references to thefts and ins/outs. The readable text is sparse but implies licensing or renewal activity amid a theft-related context. The item reads as a brief local notice with limited names or dates available.

Mussolini's Lean Days Plan Beats Roosevelt In Talk

Beverly Hills Calif The President gave an encouraging speech while Mussolini addressed his people The contrast highlights temperaments of the two races and Rogers argues Mussolini’s plan offers benefits while American sentiment prefers more, yet he retains hope for lean years ahead.

Beverly Hills Calif Mussolini Will Rogers

NRA Revision and Extension Likely After Roosevelt Talk

Washington leaders agreed to consider immediate revision and extension of NRA. Senate Finance Committee plans an executive session to act, as the recovery act nears its June 16 expiration. A favorable Wagner Labor Relations Bill report adds to NRA uncertainty, drawing AFL support with mixed Democratic reception.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Harrison Senate Finance Committee NRA Senate Labor Committee White House American Federation of Labor

Arizona Wins Court Verdict Over Parker Dam

The Supreme Court refused to grant an injunction halting Parker Dam construction on the Colorado River. It held that Congress had not authorized the dam, which would feed water into Southern California Aqueduct. Arizona Governor Moeur had halted work with National Guard support, then resumed under a temporary injunction.

Washington Public Works Administration Supreme Court United States Arizona Parker Dam Colorado River Congress Parker Metropolitan Water District California BB Moeur Arizona National Guard

Steubenville man learns puppies worth two hundred each

John Ulrich of Steubenville discovers his seven Saint Bernard pups are valued at $200 apiece. He worried about feeding costs when the litter was born two weeks ago.

Steubenville John Ulrich St. Bernard Ulrich

Roosevelt rejects war talk and secrecy in Congress

President Roosevelt repudiates army officials’ testimony urging readiness to seize British and French islands near U S shores. He warns House Military Committee that future evidence must be approved by him. He insists no war is in sight and U S foreign relations remain friendly.

House Committee Washington United States Roosevelt House Military Committee McSwain Army Charlies E. Kilbourne F. M. Andrews General Headquarters Air Force Wilcox Air Base

Myers Faces 36 Challenge for Democratic Nomination

Columbus report notes Democratic and Republican leaders see Secretary of State George S. Myers as a possible Democratic gubernatorial candidate to oppose Governor Davey. Observers cite Myers recent Sidney speech attacking the bond moratorium and urging budget cuts to fund pensions, suggesting a militant candidacy.

Sidney Speech Columbus George S. Myers Davey Myers Sidney

Davey Balked Again In Rug-Stamp Fuss

Columbus report notes Governor Davey may be blocked by state law from spending over $1,000 from his rug and stamp fund for new rugs. Assistant State Treasurer Ray Martin highlighted a law requiring all money held by state officials to be turned into the state treasury weekly, enacted when Vic Donahey was state auditor.

Columbus Davey Ray Martin Vic Donahey

Libel Penalty May Be Made More Severe

The Ohio House approved a bill to raise criminal libel penalties from six months to five years in prison. Rep. W. P. Van Ness said the measure targets the promiscuous spread of libelous material. The bill moves to the Senate. Other actions included a motor vehicle license fee use restriction bill and a $50,000 allocation for a potential American Legion national convention. A separate measure proposes a 2 percent excise tax on intangible property to fund late 1935 old age pensions, projected to yield about $20 million annually.

Columbus House W. P. van Ness R. Champaign Senate van Ness Grover Fleming The Ohio Examiner National Convention of the American Legion Cleveland George J. Harter Summit

France Builds Up Air Force Amid Germ Any Rearmament Threat

Paris reports France plans to recruit trained aviation gunners radio operators and mechanics to fill vacancies at Dugny Base near Le Bourget. Paris also pursues aviation alliances and advances Franco Russian Mutual Assistance Treaty while minister Consex notes wheat storage and Quartermaster purchases lifting wheat prices.

Paris France Germany Dugny le Bourget Quartermaster's Department

Britain Germany Naval Talks Postponed Pending Hitler Policy

A London source said on Tuesday that planned naval discussions between Great Britain and Germany have been postponed until Hitler is expected to announce Germany’s foreign policy.

London Great Britain Germany

European police brace for May Day across Europe

European police prepared for May Day demonstrations amid unrest fears in Spain and Austria. Reports describe a Madrid clash injuring a young woman and arrests in Seville. Germany ready for mass rallies as Hitler to address the nation. Stalin to preside over Moscow parades. Paris bans outdoor events but plans indoor meetings continue. Italy enforces suppression on Wednesday demonstrations.

Ope Spain Austria Madrid Seville Kurt Schuschnigg Ree

Parrot Silenced After Illness Bought at Exposition

Athens West Virginia reports a 12 year old parrot named Polly, living souvenir of the Columbian Exposition, silenced by illness after a diagnosis. its owner Mrs Daisy Higginbotham notes the bird’s failing health since purchase at the 1893 exposition.

Polly Athens W. Va Daisy Higginbotham

Elks Hear Former Soviet Worker On Red Justice

Madison speaker John E. Waters, a two year Soviet employee, discusses life in Russia at an Athena Club lecture in the Cline Building. His wife joins him. the talk outlines religious, family, famine and purges under Communism. Local Elks invite students and faculty. admission is free.

John E. Waters Madison Wis Russia Athena Fika Cline Ohio University Elks Waters Red Justice Wingett Bovnetts Wayne Wingett Charles H Harrie PO F Good David Johnson Frank Sheldon H. G. Jefferson

Hoover Says Arizona Kidnapping Case Solved

Justice Department chief J Edgar Hoover announced the kidnaping of six year old June Robles in Tucson Arizona had been solved. Government agents present evidence before the federal grand jury in Tucson. The girl was held in a desert pit for nineteen days before recovery by officers and relatives.

Washington J. Edgar Hoover Justice Department June Robles Tucson Ariz Federal Grand Jury Desert

Fraternity Leaders Defend Morality On Campus

Dr W L Sanders educational adviser to the National Interfraternity Conference and dean of men at Ohio Wesleyan University says most American college fraternities lead a sane healthy existence. He notes charges of immoral conduct in fraternity houses are exceptions to the rule during a talk in Delaware on Tuesday.

Delaware W L. Sanders National Interfraternity Conference Sanders Ohio Wesleyan University

Charter Ready for Hamilton Co Vote

A Hamilton County charter was prepared for the November ballot after final approval by the County Charter Commission on Monday. Four provisions were accepted, including elections on a non-partisan rotating ballot with nominations by petition.

Cincinnati Hamilton County County Charter Commission

Germany Denies Submarine Fleet Claims

A German naval officer stated on Tuesday that Germany will officially deny the existence of a submarine fleet as long as possible. The report suggests Reichsfuehrer Hitler aims to use a surprise tactic similar to Germany's land and air rearmament for strategic leverage.

Berlin Germany

Roosevelt kin accuses New Deal of vote buying in New England

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Jr head of the National Republican Club charges the 4.8 billion work relief appropriation will be used for campaign purposes to buy votes. He alleges federal funds have been diverted for political ends in Iowa North Dakota and other states and warns of policies crushing small property owners.

Boston Iowa North Dakota Roosevelt Congress Maine

Rival Filling Stations in Texas Shootout Ended in Fatality

In Tyler Texas a feud between rival filling stations led to a Monday night attack at H. M. Ferguson’s station four miles east of town. Clint Ferguson, 41, died early Tuesday while Ira Ferguson, 32, was shot in the abdomen. Four others and H. M. Ferguson were injured. Jim Bryant, operator of the competing station, surrendered after the shootings amid accusations of prior dynamite and arson claims between the families. Sheriff Tom Sikes investigated the incident.

Tyler Tex H. M. Ferguson Jim Bryant Clint Ferguson Ira Ferguson Tom Sikes Ferguson Bryant

Akron Officer Shoots Would-Be Kidnaper

Akron police wounded 24 year old William Phemester while fleeing after allegedly attempting to kidnap a motorist at gunpoint. His companion B. Freudenman, 14, was detained in City Jail as officers pursued the suspects after the pair jumped onto a car and threatened the driver before being stopped near a fire station.

Akron William Phemester Phemester St Thomas Hospital Freudenman EZ. J. Luthe

Youthful Prisoner Escapes During Jailyard Baseball

Milwaukee police search for 17 year old Victor Meyer after he hit a ball over the fence during a juvenile detention home baseball game and slipped away with a guard's permission to fetch the bell.

Milwaukee Victor Meyer Victor

Dutiful Father Fined One Cent in Liquor Conspiracy Case

Spokane, Washington. Sam Osseo hailed in Federal Court as a good father and housekeeper received a one cent fine on a liquor conspiracy charge by Judge J Stanley Webster. Osseo pleaded guilty after recent release on own recognizance and was warned not to return.

Spokane Sam Osseo J. Stanley Webster Osso Hia

Police Believe Mail Robberies To Be Solved

Federal agents and state police say two Rhode Island mail truck robberies are solved and a major armoured car heist may be connected. A gangster hide-out on Warwick Neck yielded weapons and $9,000 from Fall River, with charred bones feared to be human.

Providence Rhode Island Brooklyn N .C Fall River Mass Butter Andro Merola Wrentham Maas Merola Posta Ina Pectora Warwick Neck Ernat Stenhouse Rhode Island State Police

Man Held for Boy's Murder

CAMBRIDGE. Morris Bristen, 52, held after pleading guilty in quotes to murder in the slaying of 1 year old Charlies Paden Sunday night. Bristen arraigned Monday before Mayor Shipley. grand jury convened Monday. Bristen allegedly shot the boy as he ate ice cream outside a grocery. He allegedly said the boy had thrown stones at his sister’s dog and that he had it in for the child since.

Cambridge Morris Bristen Charlies Paden Brisien F E. B. Shipley Shipley Paden Mellen Boyd Boyd

Defense Counsel Seeks Full Pardon in Scottsboro Case

Samuel Liebowitz, Scottsboro defense attorney, sent a petition to Governor Bibb Graves on Tuesday requesting a full pardon for all defendants in the Scottsboro Case. The document argues clemency is warranted amid ongoing legal concerns and public interest.

Montgomery Ala Samuel Liebowitz Scottsboro Bibb Graves

Ohio Nine Largest Counties Trim Relief Rolls in March

Ohio's nine largest counties reduced relief rolls by 5,751 in March while adding 9,545 new cases. Federal relief administrator Charles Stillman reported 15,751 names erased in Lake Cuyahoga Franklin Hamilton Lucas Mahoning Montgomery Stark and Summit counties with 5,889 finding private work and 4,278 taking part time jobs to support families.

Columbus Ohio Charles ©. Stillman Lake Cuyahoga Franklin Hamilton Lucas Mahoning Montgomery Stark Summit

Harriman Urges Delay of Reform Measures at Chamber Convention

Henry S. Harriman president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States calls postponing reform measures to allow a speech recovery at the chamber’s twenty third annual convention in Washington. He endorses four recovery planks and criticizes government intervention in business while urging renewed industry led growth.

Washington Roosevelt Henry S. Harriman Chamber of Commerce of the United States Harriman Chamber Co. BR Ames Tejas Company Congress NRA AAA TVA

Mystery Ship Aims Transcontinental Flight Record

The Douglas Mystery Ship, previously denied permission for a trans Pacific hop, took off from Union Airport in secrecy to attempt the east to coast flight record for transport planes. The twin-motor craft, equipped with gyro-pilot and radio compass, seeks to prove its long range feasibility.

Los Angeles United States Department of Commercce Honolulu Union Airport

Ohio Attorneys Plan Straw Vote on Judges

Officials of the Ohio State Bar Association announced a state wide straw vote of Ohio lawyers on new methods for selecting Ohio Supreme and appellate court judges. There is a growing belief that some better method than the present one can be found for selecting judges in Ohio.

Cincinnati Ohio State Bar Association Ohio Supreme and Appellate Court Asaya

Dr. Dutton Speaks at Peace Church Tonight

Dr Dean C Dutton will speak at Peace Church tonight instead of Simpson M E Church as part of Youth Week in Pomeroy The address was moved from the previously announced venue to Peace Church for Tuesday night purposes

Dr. Dutton Peace Church Pomeroy Dean C. Dutton Simpson M. E the Peace Church Dutton

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Jinnati Chevrolet By Far Motors Facay Oak Union Nii General Motors Corop Declany Wiliam Green American Federation Francis J. Dillon Orgo Automfive Industry Geneva Motors Cintrike Troy Br Feck Barberrina Eugene Finance Committee U. S. Army House Taxation Committee Malvina Starna Denver Ohio House Continent Hitler Red Army Moscow Red Square Reds Italy Chamber of Commerce Elks Club John Walters Hoover Hamilton Co Theodore Roosevelt, Jr New Deal New England Texas Husband Boy Scottsborog H. J. Harriman Ames NIRA
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