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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1933
Page
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Officials project a smaller harvest in the U S due to drought and weather. administration plans a hog price rise and a program to remove millions of sows from the domestic market. The act fuels relief payments and potential tax measures while aiming to control hog supplies and farm income through market adjustments.
The screen star Garbo was reunited with Thor Pictures today after signing a new contract. The veteran actor, once linked with Gil, returns to work with the company now led by Silent Pictures.
Oliver 8 Baily, a Cincinnati socialite, was found dead in a park. John Henkel, 16, confessed to police at Meridian Mississippi that he struck Baily, robbed him of 85 dollars, and fled in his car.
In Youngstown a 28 year old Charles F. Collins was killed and his 25 year old fiancee Miss Ril Ne Hallobough was seriously injured when their new car collided with another vehicle in fog. Dorothy Stewart 2, of Sharon, also injured. The couple were to marry in Pittsburgh today before a wedding trip to Texas.
A heated dispute over the legality of the collective bargaining provision in the recovery act could delay action on the hosiery industry code. Deputy Administrator Rogers and Sidney Hillman defended the provision at a hearing, while Earl Constantine questioned its constitutionality. David R. Clark of Chicago warned that Congress lawyers may know the provision is unconstitutional.
Cincinnati authorities seek details of a park struggle that left Oliver S. Baily a 32 year old clubman and insurance broker dead. John Henkel, 21, who confessed, was captured in Meridian Mississippi after fleeing in Baily's car.
State employees from all regions of Ohio will travel to Buckeye Lake Park in Licking County for the annual state employees picnic next Thursday.
Dr. Arthur E. Morgan of the Tennessee Valley Authority urged Ohio leaders to fund tributary flood and erosion controls on the Muskingum and Hocking rivers. He warned Ohio’s flood risk is high and noted plans to reduce the Ohio River mouth crest would help contain the Mississippi floods. Warner said Ohio lacks federal funding for needed surveys and projects.
Washington Aug. 11 U P Administrator Hugh Johnson warned that chiselers and NRA code violators would be handled mainly by complaints and trade groups. He said police powers would be used only if necessary and FCC action possible. Johnson urged good faith until proven otherwise.
Roosevelt will inspect civilian conservation camps in Virginia amid Cuba crisis. He plans to return to Washington after ten days and stay through the following Saturday, staying in touch with the State Department.
New York August 11 report from Dun and Bradstreet notes a persistent 16 week rise in business activity. Families nationwide hold higher incomes and stronger buying power fueled by ongoing government measures and vigilant policy actions.
Washington Aug 11 Major A V Dalrymple charges double crossing and double dealing by subordinates for the criticism during his brief tenure as director He released a letter to Attorney General Cummings saying a subordinate sent out telegrams in his name to 1800 employees announcing their removal from pay rolls The telegrams sparked consternation as the bureau was folded into a larger federal force.
In Wilkes Barre a planned kidnap failed when the would be captive, James E. Dougherty, joked with Leo Dessoye and helped police. Dougherty, Liberty Brewing Co. manager, reported Dessoye attempted abduction at pistol point and forced him into a car before they paused at a speakeasy. Dougherty later overpowered Dessoye and alerted authorities.
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation opens offices in four Ohio cities and names district heads. Sub-agents include Dan Harness in Chillicothe for Ross and Pickaway. Miss Mary Geiser in Lancaster for Perry Fairfield and Hocking. Earl M. McCormick in Gallipolis for Jackson Gallia and Lawrence. E. H. Bardin in Athens for Athens Vinton and Meigs. John Schwartz in Zanesville for Muskingum Morgan and Washington Counties.
Cambridge authorities report three young men confessed to hijacking hitch hikers along Ohio highways. They stopped travelers after signaling, stole valuables, stripped them of clothing, and left them tied to trees or fence posts. Nine robberies across Ohio and Kentucky were linked to the perpetrators.
The National Recovery Administration presses toward a showdown on unionism in the bituminous coal industry as it mediates strikes and enforces re employment rules. Administrator Hugh S Johnson warns removal of the Blue Eagle from stores equals economic death and notes recent settlements across hosiery, restaurants, and laundries with a 54 hour work week planned in codes.
In Cadiz near Wheeling Township, a large stone fell on miners as the night shift left the pit at the Ohio Pennsylvania Coal Company mine. One man died instantly. nine others were seriously injured in the accident.
In Lisbon on August 11 General Italo Balbo ordered the crews of his fleet of 23 seaplanes to go to bed at a set hour tonight, ahead of an early morning departure for Ostia, Port of Rome, at 4:30 a.m. tomorrow. The timing aligns with an overnight schedule from 10:30 p.m. Friday E. Sation time.
In Santa Monica a writer named Wind argues the United States would numb its altruism by removing sugar from Cuba and the Philippines. He questions moral posturing without action and recalls a long guardian role over Cuba. He signs Wind.
Harrisburg dispatch says Governor Gi\ufefffora Pypenet ordered evacuation of National Guard troops from the coal strike area in Fayette County amid escalating labor unrest and security concerns.
Palo Alto Calif citizens rallied against 3.2 beer sales with a 1474 to 1016 vote while their earlier stance favored repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment Le lang Stanford University listed nearby ex President Hoover’s home town in California news coverage from the era.
Southern Ohio coal operators asked the National Recovery Administration to approve a price fixing provision to protect the industry from competition by other fuels. George K. Smith of Southern Ohio Coals, Inc. urged a fair minimum price based on production costs and market factors, with penalties for noncompliance. He cited output declines since 1918 and argued the plan would shield markets from fuel raids while allowing district price flexibility.
Washington reports that hundreds of millions of dollars in hoarded money have returned to normal banking and trade channels since the March banking crisis. Officials say the flow is sufficient to indicate the money shortage is past and monetary conditions will be restored. Currency in public hands has fallen from a March peak of 7.538 billion to 5.608 billion this week as business activity rises.
In Havana President Gerardo Machado drafts a counter proposal to American suggestions for Cuba’s passive revolution. He seeks to restore normal conditions while keeping his hold on power and continuing talks with opposition parties. In Washington officials weigh strong economic pressure to force Machado’s retirement and end the island’s strikes.
Bern Statzer, 48, of Eaton, left his blocked car on U S Route 127 after a roadside block by two men. He fired when ordered to leave, appearing to wound one of the assailants during the early morning escape.
Two youths transporting live chickens to Cleveland were hijacked by three men who drove them around for four hours before releasing them and revealing the truck’s location. The incident marks the third similar hijacking in northern Ohio in three weeks, with about $600 worth of eggs taken each time.
The Married People's Class of the First Christian Church plans a Sunday picnic at Embree Park on Ave 4. The event follows a Schw Fach couple’s activities and invites members to participate in a community gathering with food and fellowship.
Ray Rowland of Morris Avenue and Edith Bertram of Stewart Street were hit in the face by buckshot on the road from Moxahala Park to Zanesville. The shots likely came from hunters killing blackbirds along the route. They received medical care in Zanesville then returned home.
Washington August 11 Administr John S Johnson said coal operators would be barred from drawing company union lines in codes of fair competition under review. He warned protracted fights if non union operators persist and insisted no code can pass with restrictive qualifying clauses on collective bargaining. He added Section 7 requires recognizing workers chosen representatives without limitations and employers must deal with individuals or groups and cannot restrict talks.
Harold Burke narrowly survived when his left hand was caught in a switch as a Pennsylvania freight approached. Paul Foley sat on the rail nearby. switchman R. E. Robinson opened the detrail from the tower 200 yards away, freeing Harold with the train 300 yards distant.
Miss Mary Louise White eldest daughter of Governor White has been named state chairman of the women s division of the NRA in Ohio She will organize women of the state for the presidential re employment drive and raise 88 local women chairmen across Ohio
The state reports 7807.05 as its share from the first eight days at Coney Island Track Cincinnati and 2769.08 from the first eight days at Thistledown Track near Cleveland. Officials announced this today.
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