Pomeroy Council Grants Gas Rate Boost Vote Collapses Earlier
Pomeroy Village Council voted to grant higher natural gas rates sought by the Ohio Fuel Gas Company for domestic use. Across the state, winter weather brought deaths from accidents and fires amid icy streets, with Columbus reporting two men killed when a truck collided with a train near Westerville.
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Missing Brick Disappearance Rumor In Pomeroy Area
In Pomeroy on December 3, officials report one million bricks torn up for a new cement highway have allegedly been hauled away by motorists and truckers. Bricks from Pomeroy street have even surfaced in a chicken coop along the Athens Pomeroy Road.
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Gas rate ordinance passed amid secrecy in Pomeroy
The Pomeroy council approved a two year gas rate ordinance after a secret one hour session. Ohio Fuel Gas Co will charge $1 for 500 feet and 60 cents per additional 1000 feet, plus 6 cents per extra 1000 if bills are unpaid by the tenth. The measure requires new mains along State Route 7 and 124, under State Highway Dept oversight, with acceptance within 31 days.
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Today by Arthur Brisbane
Column by Arthur Brisbane discusses cautious public mood toward war potential and urges optimism for Britain. It notes socialism in America adapting to wartime fervor and contrasts domestic politics with international tensions.
Professor Barnes Links War Causes to Weaker League
Smith College expert says today’s war causes exceed those in 1914 and warns of greater danger. He criticizes the League of Nations as timid and notes Borah authored the Paris Peace Pact. He credits Salmon O Levinson with the pact’s creation and aligns with Borchard on the Kellogg Pact lacking full moral endorsement of certain forms of war.
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The Learned Barnes on democracy and dictatorship
Barnes argues the next fifty years decide democracy or dictatorship but asserts democracy has already proven its resilience. He contends dictators die while democracy endures and will always reemerge when challenged.
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League of Nations Fails to Stop Russian Attacks on China
The article argues the League of Nations cannot intervene against Russia, claiming member states fear confrontation. It says nations would not risk their soldiers dying for China's defense and blame rests on global inaction.
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World Court reservation worry and a costly path ahead
The piece warns that entering the World Court with reservations lacking force will lead to costly trouble and urges readers to write their two United States Senators. continuation appears on Page 4.
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Communists in Cleveland arraigned after free car fare protest
In Cleveland a dozen Young Communist League members and organizers faced police court on charges of disorderly conduct after a free car fare demonstration before the City Council. Aged 9 to 17 youths also involved were to appear before Judge Harry Eastman. The group protested a decision to grant December 17 use of the Council Chamber to the Boy Scouts, shouting that the room should be for schoolchildren to discuss free rides. The demonstrators sang The Internationale while gathered in the safety director’s office.
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City Council Approves Gas Works Under Referendum
The council announced that gas mains construction will begin immediately but remains subject to a referendum. The move aims to avoid responsibility if an epidemic causes suffering from fire or if cement road mains leak and force shutdowns to prevent gas leaks into basements.
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Winter Storm Grips Upper Mississippi Valley
Winter besieges the Upper Mississippi Valley as snow ice and bitter cold sweep down from the North. Cities deploy shovels and snow sweepers while forecasters promise relief with temperatures near 30 degrees. Death toll climbs with at least 75 victims from freezing asphyxiation and accidents amid treacherous streets.
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Home Destroyed by Fire at Peach Ridge
A fire from a defective flue destroyed the Peach Ridge house of Mrs. Jane Davis and her son Frank, causing about $2,000 in damage. About half the furniture was saved from the eight room structure owned by Jank White of Athens. Davis is a widow with a miner son aged two weeks ago joined the household. Captain Richard Benton of the Salvation Army appeals for foods and clothing for the family.
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Potters Association Opens with Tariff Appeal
Cleveland December 3 at the List annual convention of the United States Potters Association officials urged Congress to grant higher tariff protection against foreign competition. The move was announced at the opening session by general ware manufacturers as they sought relief from domestic market unloads.
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Prohibition Takes More Space In 5 Subject Coverage
The publication highlights prohibition as the most covered topic in issue five, noting it would ease uncertainty for business sectors. Other subjects receive less space, while suggestions for changes are also mentioned in the discussion.
Hoover's first message urges tax cuts and rapid reform
President Hoover uses his first annual message to Congress to urge prompt action on a tax cut of one percent and a broad program to boost growth. He calls for railroad consolidation, reduced military outlay, World Court protocol, higher inland waterways funding, air mail rate revisions, and expansion of the Merchant Marine. He also presses reorganization of the Federal Radio Commission and Prohibition enforcement, while warning that lawbreaking harms society.
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Overcrowded Federal Penitentiaries Strain System
The report notes overcrowding in federal penal institutions with daily worsening conditions. It cites inadequate parole and probation systems contributing to the strain and potential risk to inmate management and public safety.
Japan Declines Help in China Eastern Railway Settlement
Tokyo reports Japan will not join the United States and others in pressuring a quick settlement of the China Russia dispute over the Manchuria railway. Officials say Mukden government and Beijing backed by Nationalists appear to seek direct talks with Moscow, moving toward an outsider mediated accord.
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House Ready To Hasten 160 Million Tax Cut Bill
The House signals a push to speed a 160 million dollar tax reduction to aid Hoover’s business stabilization plan. Hawley prepares to move the bill by Thursday night while leaders discuss possible public works spending increases. Treasury denies intent to spur business, but lawmakers expect tax cuts to be a result. Hawley schedules a committee meeting for tomorrow with a favorable report anticipated.
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University girls adoptiling boy as a living text book
A year after Richard B P House was a sick infant at Knoxvill e Home for Friendless Aides the University of Tennessee home economics class chose him as a student project They call him a living text book for lessons in child care and home making The student Martha Strickland recalls Richard was thin and pale so they adopted him and brought him to the university practice house to live and learn with them.
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Leaders from China India to Talk Here
Leaders from China and India will convene in Athens for a one day gathering sponsored by the National Board of Foreign Missions. Approximately seven members of Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Athens District will attend the event with three sessions scheduled from morning to evening. Speakers include Dr James L Ding of Foochow Anglo-Chinese College and Mrs Ding, Dr F E B R Fulkerson, A Andrews-Dube, and Rev David G Abbott, all noted in education and missionary work in Asia.
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President Highlights Kellogg Briand Pact Moral Standard
The President praised international relations and said the Kellogg Briand pact has raised a great moral standard. He declared peace foundations are being strengthened and a new world outlook has been inaugurated.
Two Die as Car Hits Traffic Light Post in Shaker Heights
A man and a 19 year old girl were killed and William Kronstrup 23 nephew of Councilwoman Mil dred Bronstrup was severely injured when their automobile crashed into a traffic light post in Shaker Heights at dawn today. The dead are Norman Smyth 25 a druggist and Miss Margaret SirManus both of Cleveland.
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Ford Motor Company in Canada to raise wages
Windsor Ontario reports Ford Motor Company of Canada will raise wage schedules following the United States pay plan announced by Henry Ford. The move matches the announced adjustments and affects approximately 1000 workers.
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Everett Guskin Of The Vlking Fractures Ankle In Mine Accident
Everett Guskin of The Vlking sustained a fractured ankle in a Lubric Mine accident Monday afternoon. He was transported to his home by Jager's ambulance after the injury.
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Harrop to Address Ohio University Journalism Students
Leslie D. Harrop, business representative of the United Press Associations, will speak to all students in the Department of Journalism at Ohio University in Kinery Arts building this evening at 7:30 oclock.
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Iw Messenger Booklet Details Presidents Wives Biographies
The Washington Information Bureau prepares a booklet featuring 62 pictures of Presidents and First Ladies with short biographies. It highlights Martha Washington Dolly Madison Mary Todd Lincoln Frances Cleveland and other notable First Ladies of the Land. A coupon is included.
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Request for booklet Residents and Their Wives
A reader offers ten cents in coin or stamps to obtain a copy of the booklet titled Residents and Their Wives Name Street City State.
Ford Workers To Get Wage Increase Across Ford Plants
Detroit December 3 Ford President Edger Ford announced a wage raise to seven dollars a day effective December 1 for Ford Meter Company workers. About 180000 workers expected to benefit by spring production boost, with increases also applying to those earning seven to ten dollars daily and a five percent hourly rise for lower wage bands.
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Ford increases apprentice and worker wages across major cities
Edsel Ford announced a stepped wage rise for apprentices and workers in many cities from five to seven eight and above dollars per day. He cited economies and high production volumes, noting gains will come from better management rather than higher prices or reduced product quality.
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Local Gambling Bust Yields Fines in Coshocton Court
Kenneth Zimmer and Arch Mizer of Coshocton were fined 25 dollars and costs after being charged with owning and operating a gambling establishment in Mayor Woodworth's court Monday night. Carl Riser Dana Bolin and Richard Webb, also charged with gambling, were fined 5 dollars and costs.
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Germantown Player Named Wesleyan Soccer Captain
Frank Skerm of Germantown Pa was named captain of Wesleyan’s soccer team for next season. He has played center halfback for two seasons.
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