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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1937
Page
1
Memphis district feels the flood threat as the Mississippi nears a crest threatening Cairo and Paducah. Levee walls, a 21 mile ring around Cairo, and 5187 residents mark a tense defense while residents evacuate. Government barges stand by for safety transport.
Mrs. Juanita Patton aged 38 died after being struck while crossing State Route 31 at Third and Chestnut in Nelsonville. Driver William Carr reported traveling about 25 mph as Mrs. Patton stepped into the path. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Independent Holiness Church. burial at Greenlawn.
Forrest Kansorka age 13 a Toledo Boy Scout drowned Sunday after ignoring troop warnings and venturing onto the ice of an artificial pond on the Devilbiss Boy Scout reservation eight miles west of Toledo.
Dr. C D Abbot told the House Appropriations Committee that long range weather forecasts could give two weeks warning of heavy rainfall. By studying solar radiation scientists may predict rain and snow, enabling earlier evacuations and higher levees in the Ohio Valley.
Washington officials told the House Appropriations Committee that future social security measures could extend old age benefits to 40 million people, up from 26 million. Brig. Gen. Frank Hines announced a drive to place 300,000 to 400,000 World War II veterans in permanent private-sector jobs to reduce pension needs.
Michel Detroyat a celebrated French acrobat and speed pilot, likened to Lindbergh, arrived by liner for the National Aviation Show in France, choosing not to fly the Atlantic. He had previously won three trophies at the 1936 U. S. air races.
Louisville Ky flood recedes to over four feet below peak as stores reopen for first time in a week. Death toll stands at 211 with continuing relief efforts and quarantines easing in the district.
General Motors strike leader John L. Lewis warned the nation the fight is the first engagement in a struggle between labor and finance. He claimed steel interests back GMC while DuPont backed management. Frances Perkins and federal mediators faltered as talks collapsed.
The Federal Reserve Board orders banks to hold a larger reserve of deposits to curb idle money. Economists say the action will help stabilize food prices and limit credit inflation affecting households nationwide. In Charleston West Virginia Mrs Ethel Davis 40 faces murder charges after she says her husband Daniel 45 struck her before she stabbed him.
Washington notes the 1937 flood as the worst yet and urges public works spending to curb Ohio and Mississippi flood risks. WPA findings link peak Ohio River discharge to lower Mississippi floods, highlighting Miami conservancy district and dry dams as proven prevention. A separate item reports Veronica Hanson returning a $300,000 gem package misdelivered to a young girl.
Wrecked shacks and knee deep muck marked the scene as 2,580 WPA workers and state highway staff started cleaning up after the Ohio River flood in Cincinnati. The river stood at 71.54 feet and was expected to fall to about 68.5 feet by Tuesday morning.
Will Alexander age 55 from Struthers died of a heart attack Sunday night as church choir sang Rescue The Perishing. The report notes his passing occurred during services and mentions the hymn amid funeral arrangements.
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission announced reductions in telephone charges saving Ohio customers about 2 million dollars annually. The cut takes effect April 1 and includes 1,383,000 dollars in basic reductions in special charges. The 15 cent handset charge will be eliminated after 18 months instead of 36 months.
Paul V. McNutt urged natives of flood damaged states in the Ohio Valley to attend a Columbus Ohio conference on flood control and state cooperation. Indiana Kentucky Ohio Virginia Pennsylvania West Virginia and invites Tennessee Illinois plus New York will be represented with federal Resources Committee and Army Corps officials attending. More than fifty state and federal policy makers are expected.
Washington reports forecasts of snow and colder weather in the Ohio River Valley as relief workers push to rehabilitate homes for more than a million flood victims. Directors urge rapid, safe return to warmer quarters while avoiding re-entry into flood weakened, filthy dwellings. Red Cross flood relief total nears 10 million. contributions reach 8,319,500.
About 75 diners at Cafe Loyal on Fifth Avenue joined in as temporary waiters Sunday night when regular staff walked out during dinner hour.
A 7 pound 12 ounce baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Caron Haley among West Virginia flood refugees in Kenova. The infant was named Noah and welcomed today by the family.
In Flint Michigan General Motors sit-down strikers threaten violence if forced from Fisher Body Plants 1 and 2 amid a court hearing on an injunction. Gov Murphy and GM President Sloan clash over worker evictions while 2,000 National Guardsmen and police stand by.
Ballots were distributed to more than 40 000 members of seven Pacific Coast maritime unions as a four day old West Coast shipping strike hoped to end this week. The proposal offers higher wages for six unions with longshoremen to receive pre strike pay plus concessions for better conditions and more overtime opportunities.
Ohio River floods reached lamp posts as Paducah residents fled. Seventy percent of the population abandoned the city, with 19 dead reported. Only a handful remained on upper floors as water and scarce food challenged rescue efforts and state health officials prepared forcible removal if needed.
Akron dispatch reports ten thousand B F Goodrich Co employees idle for three days due to a sit down strike began returning to work as negotiations continued. The plant reopened at midnight after several workers in the compounding department halted production earlier.
Pope Pius resumed his fixed audiences with Vatican officials in Vatican City as his condition continued to improve, marking a return to routine duties for the pontiff.
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