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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1935
Page
1
The article notes predicted Supreme Court positions on a major constitutional question with justices in January hearings. It cites counsel for the Hoosers and BrandeisMead focusing on taxation and general welfare limits, while the discussion centers on how justices may rule amid varying interpretations.
Local notices recap KY Day activities with events planned for Friday. The item mentions Stella Holter and a community gathering, emphasizing civic participation and regional celebration.
Gov. Harold G. Hoff man of New Jersey drew criticism for meeting with a convicted kidnapper on death row and urging others on the pardon board to do likewise.
Ten municipalities and fourteen townships in Athens County split 7,376.02 dollars from state sales tax with the county government. Auditor Clyde Gibson and Treasurer G D Gorham noted real estate tax collection will be delayed until February or March as 1996 tax rates await State Tax Commission approval. County share totals 1,700.03 dollars with individual municipality and township allocations listed.
The Ohio Board of Paroles freed 39 inmates from Mansfield State Reformatory, granted one conditional release, and continued 52 hearings. One Athens County inmate Emmett McCulle was paroled for auto stealing on March 1. Morgan County inmate Russell Lyon received burglary and larceny terms with an April 20 release to Kentucky.
In Grand Rapids, John Dailey and Arthur Martin, ages 35 and 38, disputed who drove when their car hit another. Patrolman Richard Doot detained both for driving while intoxicated. Mrs Dailey claimed she was the driver, complicating the hearing. the court reserved its decision.
A blast at a coal mine in Coalhurst Alberta injured 16 miners, nine were brought to the surface today as rescue work began. Authorities say the explosion caused a major incident with teams working to determine the cause and assess the extent of the damage.
President Roosevelt returns to Washington to lead three weeks of work before Congress reconvenes. Plans for next year’s budget and relief programs top the agenda as the 74th Congress enters its final session. Authorities clash with Supreme Court over AAA taxes as fiscal numbers loom large.
Columbus reports indicate Democrat factions split after Charlies Sawyer withdraws from the governor nomination race. Mosier is named as the anti Davey favorite while Republicans stay united behind John Bricker. Other possible Democratic rivals include James Cox and Newton Baker.
The Claycraft Brick Company will reopen its Shawnee plant this week noted by General Manager Forrest Tefft. The plant closed for nearly three years will provide immediate employment for between 40 and 60 men with full operation potentially employing about 100 workers.
Police reported a second jewel theft within a week in an exclusive Columbus district. Dommic P. Cooke's apartment lost jewelry worth 6300 dollars and Mrs. Lewis Ayres Hyde reported $2000 in jewelry stolen on Thursday.
A veteran banker once praised for forecasting vast national debt now resides at a county poor farm in the East. He reportedly shared with inmates an infallible stock system while recounting his past blithe investments before 1928, admitting he followed his own advice.
Meigs County man Le moyne Hysell 55 died Monday night at his Ravenswood West Virginia residence. He had been convicted March 3 on a liquor charge and fled into West Virginia the next day. Ravenswood authorities say he shot himself. he leaves a wife, brother Miles Hysell of Pomeroy, and two sisters in Bailey Run and Columbus.
George L. Berry as industrial cooperation coordinator urged business to stop disputing his proposed council and reminded that government is a partner in the effort. He said the council would be set up as planned even as some top manufacturers and chamber leaders oppose government involvement.
X ray photos reveal severe injuries of Maude Wyskiver and Irene Helbeiger after a Sunday crash. Both were hospitalized at Cherrington Hospital with neck injuries and crushed chest or head injuries. Clark Gilaspell and Robert Baesman were discharged from the hospital.
Reports describe attacks on interstate truck drivers amid labor difficulties. The incident led to a request for federal cargo protection and involved R. W. Kinney of Guardian Transit Lines and J. P. Hart of Anchor Motor Freight in talks with Cincinnati Bureau of Investigation agents.
Ogden L. Mills former treasury secretary urged Columbus Chamber of Commerce leaders to join a nationwide effort to restore sound financial conditions. He attacked government borrowing and gold policy, warned of massive bank reserves, and labeled opponents as misrepresenters while calling for broad business-driven recovery to create nine million jobs.
The Ohio Council of Churches condemned a proposed state lottery to fund government costs and oppose using federal funds for church workers. Meanwhile the Ohio House Finance Committee urged a constitutional amendment to authorize a lottery, stressing church workers should be under church auspices. Bishop A R Clippinger of Dayton chairs the legislative committee.
London reports that the International Naval Conference will immediately study total tonnages of major fleets. Delegates at Clarence House plan to have Japan present a detailed tonnage demand Wednesday to the United States Great Britain France and Italy.
Donald Joseph and Paul Pierce, wanted for questioning in the Anderson policeman’s murder, were captured by Indiana State Police near Milroy southeast of Indianapolis. Both were wounded and surrendered without a fight after being found asleep in a farm house.
The Rev. James P. Maxwell aged 95 died Monday. A longtime Negro minister and former Wilberforce University secretary Treasurer, Maxwell served in religious and academic circles. His passing marks the end of a career in ministry and education.
Texas Gov James V Allred denies Michigan request to extradite George W Nottley over kidnapping charges. The child was awarded to his mother despite George Jr pleading to stay with his father saying daddy and me are partners.
Minneapolis AP report says Walter Liggett, editor and political foe of Governor Olson, was shot five times in a darkened car near his home as he left a grocery run with his wife and daughter. Isadore Blumenfeld alias Kid Cann is held for questioning, claimed to be in a barber shop earlier and unable to reach the scene.
In Trenton New Jersey Hauptmann’s lawyers announce a new evidence plea aiming for Supreme Court review. They expect sensational disclosures to refute testimony that Rail 16 on the ladder came from Hauptmann attic floor boards. If the court denies the appeal a new death date must be set within four to eight weeks after record receipt.
Hearings in numerous border cities produced a report today that chiseling in collection of the sales tax is rampant, but the chief of the Sales Tax Division declared it was confined to petty thieving.
Governor Davey addressed the Ohio Grange convention urging support for the milk control bill now before the Legislature stating it would raise prices for about 10 000 dairy farmers and spur agricultural prosperity. He blamed partial cooperation shortfalls on partisan politics and argued local officials should handle most relief funds.
Col Leonard P Ayres of the Cleveland Trust Company said 1935 has been by far the best of the three recovery years and predicted modest progress along the recovery trail for 1936.
The Ohio Works Progress Administration inaugurates a plan to assign workers through district employment offices. Assignment offices in 16 WPA districts will manage employment, replacing previous U S employment service handling.
Paris reports suggest Mussolini and Haile Selassie may hear a peace formula as Britain and France resume negotiations for a partial end to the Italy Ethiopia war. The League of Nations sanctions committee delays an oil embargo, while fighting continues on multiple fronts and Mussolini weighs peace versus conquest.
A passenger aircraft en route from Brussels to London crashed today near Tatsfield Kent, killing ten people on board. Investigators consider mechanical failure likely. weather conditions are not yet linked to the disaster.
Otto Traphan faced Mrs Flora Chapman over $20 for wallpapering a living room. Chapman resisted, claiming he damaged the paper by tapping ashes with his fingers while smoking. Referee Joseph Morschaver ruled the paper resembled an old automobile road map and ordered Traphan to pay Chapman 46.
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