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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1932

Page

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Leaders Seek New One Year Tax Proposals in Ohio

Columbus reports indicate Governor and Finance Director Bevis acknowledge revenues will fall short of expenses and relief needs. Cabinet and advisor discussions explore a one year tax plan including selective sales amusement and luxury taxes and gasoline tax diversions. A temporary measure may be proposed with possible special session to re enact if conditions improve. Washington leaders back a blanket authority for Roosevelt to cut Federal spending.

Howard L. Bevis

Welfare Fund Again Cut in State of Ohio Welfare Fund

Columbus December 20 The Legislature will be asked to appropriate 18 059 878 for the State Welfare Department for the 1933 34 biennium according to a tentative direet drawn up by Darrell Jones assistant state welfare director The sum is 1 295 677 less than was operated for the department for the biennium now ending The tentative budget calls for 9 797 864 for all purposes for the department for 1933 and 4 362 014 for 1934 It includes 101 494 for the Board of Parole 49 040 for the Bureau of Criminal Identification 142 578 for the Commission for the Blind 312 826 for the Division of Charities and 267 678 for the Division of Probation and Parole

Columbus State Welfare Department Darrell Jones Department Board of Parole Bureau of Criminal Identification Commission For the Blind Division of Charities Division of Probation and Paroir

Senate to study inflation impact for Roosevelt plan

Senate Democrats plan a thorough study of inflation as a key element in stabilizing world exchange rates disrupted by the depression. The move shows the chamber's focus on easing operation and addressing major economic concerns facing the Roosevelt administration.

Roosevelt Senate Democrats

Jassie Reveals New Ransom Story in Lindbergh Case

Dr John F Condon known as Jassie says a new version of the $50000 ransom plot in the Lindbergh kidnapping emerged. He states the money was handed to a man named John in a box he supervised and that a receipt was required, contradicting earlier reports of a cemetery drop.

New York Lindbergh John F. Condon Bronx

Relief Budget Of Columbus Said Too High

The Ohio Relief Commission debated January and February relief needs for nine subdivisions. Columbus faced a $25 per family monthly cost versus a state $16.75 average. A $12,000,000 legislative appropriation for relief was discussed, with possible extra $8,000,000 if Columbus’ $2 per family per month held. Gasoline tax diversions were approved for several cities and counties.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Relief Commission Commission Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Roosevelt seeks definitive deficit data before budget plan

President elect Roosevelt faces conflicting deficit reports. He will not propose budget balancing steps in Congress until he reviews authoritative figures with Speaker Garner within a week. Advisers expect discussion on prioritizing legislation to avoid an extra session after March 4.

Albany Roosevelt Garner Hyde Park Newcome New York City

Final Hearings in Ohio Bell Rate Case Underway

The Public Utilities Commission conducts the concluding hearings in the nine year old Ohio Bell Telephone rate case in Columbus Ohio. The final witness FE W Wood Marion accountant for the state presented a detailed analysis of Ohio Bell figures. He testified that advance rates collected during the case totaled 20 000 000 dollars.

Colmbus, O Ohio Bell Telephone Public Utilities Commission FE. W. Wood Marion Ohio Bell Company Ohio

Machines To Wake Apparel Sorely Needed

Athens County Red Cross seeks sewing machines to outfit hundreds of garments for women and children. Mins Peart French calls on those with machines to contact her to donate and deliver them to the Security Bank Building headquarters. Local groups including Ohio University women’s league will assist. 31,000 yards of cloth remain to be sewn into garments from gingham muselin and other fabrics cut at the factory in Maasilion.

Athens County Red Cross Mins Peart French Red Cross Misa French Security Bank Irma Voigt Hee Woman's League Ohio University Mher Maasilion

Highest Court Will Okay 3 2 Beer

Supreme Court likely to approve 3.2 percent beer if it becomes law. Drys argue 32 percent beer is intoxicating and unlawful under the Eighteenth Amendment. Legal experts cite varying definitions of intoxication and differing medical opinions on permissible alcohol limits.

Washington Supreme Court Drys Congress

Allah Is Permissable Devout Turks Given Last Minute Respite

In Istanbul a government delay allows devout Muslims to continue Arabic prayer calls during Ramadan with Turkish changes suspended briefly. Angora’s Culture Department permits muezzins to use Arabic call and priests to read from the Arabic Koran until the ban resumes. In Washington a relief loan of 2,440,397 dollars was approved for West Virginia to aid four cities and counties in January and February.

Istanbul Turkey Allah Department of Culture Angora Washington U.P Tech Reconstruction Finance Corporation West Virginia

Fresh clues in McCain disappearance mystery at roadhouse

Police in North Carolina and Maryland pursue a fresh lead in the case of R. S. McCain missing Henderson attorney. An anonymous letter claims McCain was slain and buried near a roadhouse. investigators question roadhouse and inn proprietors while tracing vehicles linked to the case.

North Carolina McCain Columbus Henderson N.C McCoin

House trims Miscellaneous expenses as wasteful spending

The House reports show tighter control on Miscellaneous expenses under Speaker Garner who gave up the official automobile. Longworth’s dying era left lingering charges for gasoline and repairs. Garner now relies on a taxicab between the Capitol and his hotel while Curtis and Mrs Gann use the Senate limousine. The Senate chauffeur is paid 14 dollars monthly and the car burns about 250 gallons of gas monthly. In Dover, Perry Howald’s body was found after a fire destroyed his home, with police suspecting suicide.

Garner Democrate Nicholas Longworth Longworth Senate Capitol Curtis Gann

Weygandt Takes Oath as Ohio Chief Justice

Judge Carl Weygandt of Cleveland was sworn in as chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus court chambers today.

Columbus Carl Weygandt Cleveland Ohio Supreme Court

Education Association backs Mort plan for state school relief

Ohio Education Association delegates at Columbus endorse Dr. Mort plan to refinance education with a 28 million fund raised by nonreal estate taxes. The plan would distribute funds across the state to ease school tax burdens and shield public education from fiscal threats. Dr. Mort of Columbia University highlighted the plan as the keynote at the convention.

Woire High School Aid Af Memorial Watt Mort

Stamp Vione 2 Used Across Country in Scrip Money Trend

United Press survey shows "stamp money" or scrip used in several hard pressed communities. Hawarden issued 909 certs to employees with weekly value checks. Kansas City misses goal by 250,900 while Bloomington and Penatauc use scrip for school payments and retire it later. Merchants accept scrip though bankers reject it.

New York United Press Survey Lews Pawardes Hawarden Faten Laiet Kansas City W. Rickert Fillmore Eternified Charities Fillmore Brownington

Three Nations Fight for Amazon Port Leticia

Forces from Colombia Peru and Brazil move toward Leticia a tiny Amazon port amid rising tension. Colombia ships reach Parajan harbor while Peru strengthens Iquitos and Lima air units deploy. Brazil vows to guard sea lanes as land sea and air operations converge near Tabatinga five miles from the disputed port.

Amazon Port Para Firazi Amazon Letina Parajan Equator Leticia Fir Iquitos Peruvas Putumayo Lima Brazil Tabatings

Liquor Law Violators Fail in Appeals to Courts

Borra Policheno of Ravenna and Taty La fateha of Akron sentenced to a month each for federal liquor law violations. They appealed to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati and to the U S Supreme Court but were denied review. They will be taken to Leavenworth Kansas Federal Prison Monday by federal deputies.

Columbus Borra Policheno Ravenna Taty Lafateha Akron Leavenworth Kansas United States Circuit Court of Appeals Cincinnati United States Supreme Court

Glouster Post Office Bandit Trial Set Amid Denials

William W. Palmer of Margaville Ohio pleaded not guilty before Federal Judge Bea con W. Hough to robbing the oyster Post Office on October 18 1931. Palmer, captured in Detroit, faces trial in late January along with three Columbus men previously indicted and linked to the robbery. A home made lock key was found on arrival.

Columbus Dec William W. Palmer Margaville Beacon W. Hough Toledo Palmer Detroit Cleveland Jeanney Rehbing & Post Office Carrien Leavenworth Penitentiary Daniel J. Fallon Robert Hathaway Everett. Johnsen Columbon Glouster U. S Chillicothe Frank Cyrene Ohio

World’s Worst Words Nominated by Teachers Group

Los Angeles reports that the National Association of Teachers lists terms like hot diggity dam nertz and naughtiness as the worst words in English. Dr A M Drummond of Cornell and others urge expunging terms such as plump, xap, pontocrat, treachery and mispronounced forms from use.

Los Angeles A. M. Drummond Cornell University Theater Frederick Orr University of Washington Bates Booth Southern California University Egbert Ray Nichols Redlands Tnt Plump Xap Pontocrat Gripe Jase

Classifieds highlights buy sell items and ads

Today’s classifieds offer coal for $2 per ton with delivery possible. A used cloth wringer is offered at $8. A 12 week aid pig is listed for $29 each. A buyer seeks a ture end and offers fair grading.

Romicone Clastifica

Three Month Safety Campaign Aims to Cut Mine Accidents

Columbus announces a three month mine safety campaign starting January 1 2004 sponsored by the Division of Mines with operators and employers. Safety engineers Ryan Lewis and Kearns plus James Berry will lead rallies across the mining region. Enrollment hopes to exceed the two mines that entered the initial contest with awards presented at the All Ohio Safety Congress in Columbus.

Columbus Dee Livision of Mines Ming Safety M Ryan JL. C. Lewis Division of Safety and Hygiene Thee P Kearns James Erry Division of Mines Comtent Ohio All Ohin Safety Congress Columbus Thea PF Kearns Dr. Vinton Bafety and Hygiene

Hoover Invited to Visit Japan for Economic Survey

Tokyo December 20 1940. Former Secretary Chikuhed Nakajima stated plans to invite President Hoover after his retirement to visit Japan and study the nation's economic reorganization. Government leaders favor the move as a way to strengthen Japanese American relations.

Tokio Hoover Japan Chikuhed Nakajima Department of Commerce and Industry Institute of Research and National Economy

White House offices under renovation for President elect Roosevelt

Painters and workers began renovating the White House and executive offices for President elect and Mrs Roosevelt. The president’s personal office remains untouched until Mr Roosevelt’s wishes are known and furnishing selections will be left to the Roosevelts.

Washington White House Presidentelect Mrs. Roosevelt Roosevelt

Town Threatened as 300 Citizens Stop Fire Blaze

Destruction of Gilboa near Ottawa was averted when 300 citizens formed a market brigade and battled a restaurant fire until Ottawa and Leipside fire departments arrived. The blaze confined to an off hotel block and several other buildings with losses potentially over $10,000.

Ottawa Gilboa Here Leipste

Debtor Nations Face Two Month Breathing Room in Debt Talks

Washington reports indicate the Hoover administration may have limited moves amid war debts as debtor countries are expected to wait two months. France seeks to ease Franco American tension over a $20 million default while negotiations on a commercial treaty stall due to the debt dispute and impending policy shifts in Washington.

Washington Dee Hoover Administration State Department Hieet Reoses Veil Great Britain France Edmund B Day John NM Wilams Europe Stimson Norman HM. Davis New York Stimeon Biesaseoelates Davis Geneva Roosevelt Edge United States Taille Henes Hoover

Cold Catchers Try Derby Of Colds At UC Hospital

In San Francisco three men Jerome Hawkins Robert Hale and Rex Sinclair are locked in a sealed University Hospital room as part of Dr William J Kerr cold catching derby to study how fatigue and weather trigger colds. The men have reached day fifteen with no productive symptoms yet.

San Francisco Samantha University of California Hospital Jerome Hawkins Robert Hale Rex Sinclair University Hospital Ueder William J. Kerr

Miss Louie Fite Randolph Dies at 82 in Toledo Hospital

Miss Louie Fite Randolph 82 professor emerita Mount Holyoke College died at Toledo Hospital after a heart attack upon arrival for Thanksgiving visit to Toledo. She was stricken shortly after arriving in Toledo.

Frances Lassiter A. M. Lassiter Newport News Toledo Louie Fite-Randolph Emeritug Mount Holyoke College Toledo Hospital Pela ‘Ivan

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