15 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
1
In Athens and surrounding Hocking Valley towns, merchants report solid holiday trade with cash registers ringing for a Merry Christmas. Shoppers favor clothing and gift items as inventories are replenished and clerks assist with wrap and service, while bank debits show improvement over 1937 though not yet as high as 1936.
Chairman Martin Dies of Texas closes his 25 000 dollar probe into un American activities amid nationwide debate and a presidential rebuke. He plans a two week report claiming it will not smear the administration and seeks further funding. The inquiry accuses various figures including James Roosevelt CIO leaders and sit down strike organizers.
The Draft Ickes for Mayor club in Chicago announces Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes has declined to run in the 1939 city election. The statement confirms he will not seek the mayoral office.
Pete Hammond was named acting postmaster of Lancaster Ohio today. The appointment by Washington UK is announced with Hammond taking on duties pending formal confirmation.
Washington reports revived talk that Vice President Garner will return to the capital to organize conservative Democrats into a legislative economy bloc. Garner, 70, has criticized New Deal spending while maintaining friendly ties with President Roosevelt, though he has voiced private protests against some policies. His 1940 nomination prospects loom as he weighs leading a fiscal reform push ahead of Congress’s January session.
Ruth Etting’s would be husband Myrl Alderman and bandleader Harry Las Vegas wedding backdrop as Myrl and Etting attend court. The trial features holdup threats and the defendant Snyder, crippled at 42, claiming inner motives while facing possible life terms for the October 15 shooting.
The Social Security Board announced Ohio will have about 102.6 million dollars in unemployment compensation funds for 1.72 million workers. The estimate follows an October 31 balance of 85.5 million dollars as the basis for next January payments.
At Hendaye on the French Spanish border the insurgent radio said a peace settlement might end the civil war if the Loyalist army surrenders. It cited possible moderates taking control and reducing extremism, while Franco's forces were preparing for a possible new offensive.
Immigration authorities moved to strip Herman Max Schwinn, Hamburg born leader of the German American Bund on the West Coast, of his American citizenship. Schwinn, a close ally of Fritz Kuhn, was labeled a "100 per cent Nazi" by Representative Dickstein in Congress, and his name appeared among 115 West Coast Nazi leaders in The Congressional Record.
Ed Roberts, 42, of Ohio City, an employee for a road crew, was crushed to death yesterday when a loaded stone truck bed collapsed onto him. The accident occurred in Van Wert.
George Dally 21 forced entry to a San Francisco hospital and shot Morris Cornpropst 24 to death while critically wounding a policeman. An orderly detained Dally and a woman companion. Dally claimed kinship to Cornpropst’s wife. Cornpropst had been stabbed earlier by his wife’s relatives and was under guard for the stabbing case.
In Lima Peru United States delegates prepare to present a resolution denouncing artificial trade barriers and urging unrestricted commerce among the American republics. Cordell Hull leads the U S effort toward a trade declaration amid debates over Europe’s economic influence.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will be elected a director of the Roosevelt and Sargent insurance firm next Monday. She will not sell insurance or have financial interest. She will replace her son James who is a vice president at Samuel Goldwyn Productions and spends most time in Hollywood.
Washington U P reports Secretary of Commerce Daniel C Roper plans to resign from the cabinet soon after the new year possibly early January The move would create a second cabinet vacancy as Attorney General Cummings has already resigned effective Jan 1 with no successor named
The article notes a firm British stance on Italy's territorial claims and reports tense international positioning. It highlights ongoing diplomatic maneuvering and public commentary on the dispute between France and Britain over Italian expansion.
London reports George Bonnet vows France will aid Britain in any unprovoked attack and defend empire soil. France submits a budget to raise armament by over a billion dollars. Berlin rumors claim high ranking officers were executed for treason. Baldwin supports Eden’s firmer policy, pressuring Chamberlain and threatening a show of no confidence in foreign policy. Labor to challenge in Commons Monday with a censure motion. Chamberlain plans Mussolini talks, eyeing concessions only if dictators concede first.
Ohio State Grange closes its 66th annual session in Akron with calls to address falling farm prices and unemployment. Louis J. Taber praises long term programs while urging farmers to cooperate and educate. Walter F. Kirk of Port Clinton wins a sixth term as state master unopposed.
Verner E. Metcalf, retiring Republican state senator from Marietta, is reported to seek a six year term on the State Utilities Commission if Governor elect John W. Bricker omits him as commerce director. Chairman Charles F. Schaher’s term ends in February. The commission post carries a $6 000 annual salary.
President Aurelio Mosquera Narvaez massed the army to force surrender of dissident units on Ichimbia Hill, dominating Quito. The presidential palace was guarded as business halted and street clashes occurred between patrol units and left wing demonstrators opposing the dictatorship.
The Treasury announced that this fiscal year’s government spending surpassed 4 billion dollars. The net deficit stood at 1,565,129,890 dollars, more than twice the red for the same period last year.
William O'Dell of Lancaster died in a Zanesville hospital yesterday from injuries suffered when struck by a hit and run motorist.
DETROIT U P Attorneys for the Fidelity Investment Association must appear in federal court Monday to show cause why the firm should not be restrained from using the mails or interstate commerce. The SEC accuses the association of securities fraud and hiding deficits and cites Carmi A. Thompson of Cleveland as its president.
Ohio pension checks for December to 112000 recipients were delayed as State Finance Director M Ray Allison did not certify the state's half of old age funds. He refused to comment, saying he was not in the pension business today while federal funds were certified by the Social Security Board. Analysts noted depleted year end treasury balances and the possibility of scrambling to meet obligations.
A Commercial Motor Freight Line truck traveling from Wilmington Delaware to Cincinnati was looted of 11 cases of wine and two cartons of paper. The driver Earl Springs Columbus reported thieves climbed onto the rear of the moving truck, cut a back canvas hole, and handed the merchandise to confederates following the vehicle.
Works Progress Administration head Hopkins announced that relief rolls fell by 45 514 in the week ended December 10 as part of a long running decline. Total WPA relief rolls stood at 3 139 045 for the week compared with 3 154 039 a week earlier.
Federal and state investigators trace the background of F Don ald Coster who 13 years ago built a hair tonic firm that led to his rise at McKesson and Robbins Inc An $18 000 000 shortage is noted Arrested and released with him was George Dietrich assistant treasurer in charge of the crude drug department Dietrich linked to Coster since Girard and Company makers of Lilac Vegetal and Eau De Quinine The company official said the crude drugs department did not exist and the warehouses were empty with two firms handling its supposed sales and financing merely acting as mailing addresses
The Ohio League of Municipalities, representing city officials state wide, meets in Columbus to discuss relief and public employer retirement system and unemployment compensation as it affects cities. First retirements of municipal employees under the new retirement system are due January 1.
Ohio voters up to November 8 ballot on 312 school bond proposals totaling 23 351 465 dollars with 12 764 055 dollars approved by 65 percent. During the period 226 special levies were submitted, 197 approved.
Lincoln Neb March board of pardons and paroles, led by Gov Cochran, weighs parole for Gary L. Ames 14 after guilty plea to murder. Reverend Demers representing Boys Town asks release or new hearing. letters from mother and locals praise him. Ames and Don a Galloway sentenced to life.
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