Rail Debts and Scandals Drive New Bankruptcy Legislation
Wilson press staff writer reports on efforts to pass emergency debt relief laws after Interstate Commission charges that receivership and rail speculator abuses created profits from scandal. The proposed bill would allow court supervised reorganization and debt scaling while limiting abuses, with backing in the House and Senate but mixed opinions on full reforms.
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tvLec. Wilson Press
Ton
Interstate Commission
Eastman
House
Senate
Emer
Ant
Trio Police Confess to Torture and Robbery Case
Police report three men confessed to burning victims with cigarettes and binding them with wire during a Jan. 22 robbery at a Kinney residence. Rex and Kinney, both 25, identified as suspects, face prosecution as officers pursue further details of the torture and money motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Kinney
Ely
Puzzles Win Approval in University Lab Study
In a Minnesota laboratory setting, Prof. Williamson and Edmund G. William oversee a study on puzzle solving. The experiment tests mental age and cognitive development using assembled puzzle pieces to reveal insights into thought processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.P
Edmund G. William
University of Minnesota
Wiliamson
Wit
Revolts in the Corn Belt Prompted by Farmer Protests
Disorder spreads across the Corn Belt as farmers voice opposition to measures affecting production and hog prices. Washington faces mounting pressure as 19 states report unrest and local actions challenge policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
3000 Farmers Rescue Deshler Neighbor's Farmland
Cecil Kestner, a Deshler farmer, thanks about 2000 neighbors who attended a foreclosure sale, prevented bids, and bought his tools and stock for 2.17 dollars. They then returned the property to him on a 99 year lease at one penny per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Kestner
Deshler, O
Kestner
Patou Show Maps Styles for Frugal Mood in Paris
In Paris Jean Patou debuts new fashion aimed at sheltering budgets while keeping flair. Black and deep blue dominate. hats scarves and color changes give new looks to dresses. Pajamas return to sleepwear. linen and wool vie for sports and town wear. embroidery and feathers trim evening gowns.
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Paris
U.P
Jean Patou
Patou
Luelle Parray
Movement of Wheat in Ohio Very Light
Columbus February 2 movement of wheat in Ohio was very light last week and the Ohio soft wheat cash premium rose one cent. Wheat futures traded in a narrow range with about a half cent weekly gain. Exports remain very small and no early improvement is seen. a world surplus near 600 million bushels looms. Corn prices also moved narrowly with light new-crop movement from producers.
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Columbus
Ohio
M. R. Maney
Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department
Senate
United States
Southwest
North America
Athens County Tax Collection Starts Feb 15
Athens County tax collection for tangible and intangible personal property begins February 15 and runs through March 31. Taxes apply to tangible personal property and various intangibles, with half due in the first collection and the other half by September 20. Last year $48,047.89 was collected on tangible property and $38,650.52 on intangibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
J. Clyde Edmundson
Department of the Intangible Tax Division
The
Tax Commission of Ohio
Students Leave for Home and Holidays
Athens population fell as many Ohio University students completed first semester work and returned home. Registration for the second semester starts Monday and runs through Tuesday with classes resuming Wednesday. Officials expect enrollment to match last year’s level.
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Athens
Ohio University
Two Girls Injured When Struck by Car
Betty Baker 14 and Eleanor Roe 13 were struck by a northbound car driven by W. D. Robinson at State and Court Streets. They stepped off the curb during a green light and were knocked unconscious. taken by Police Chief Finsterwald to a physician. Baker had cuts and bruises, under care at home. Roe had a hip bruise and other injuries but attended school.
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Betty Baker
Eleanor Roe
W. D. Robinson
State and
Court Streets
Robinson
Court Street
Miss Baker
L. C. Baker
East State Street
Miss Roe
A. B. Roe
Elmwood Place
E. S. Finsterwald
Cincinnati Council adopts anti Ohio coal resolution
The Cincinnati City Council passed a resolution protesting any Ohio Assembly bills that would require tax supported institutions and public buildings to use Ohio coal only. It says forced purchase amounts to a tax for Ohio mine owners and could invite retaliation and state tensions.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Assembly
Ohio
Welsh adventurer Guy to stand trial in Long Beach
William James Guy a young Welsh adventurer faces trial in Long Beach California as the man accused of killing Capt Walter Vanderwell whose globe trotting life ended aboard Vanderwell’s anchored schooner on December 5 last year.
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Long Beach
Calif
William James Guy
Walter Vanderwell
Stone Creek Brick Plant Reopens Providing Local Jobs
Reopening of the Stone Creek Brick Company plant near New Philadelphia gave employment to six men. The event highlights post restoration activity in the area and signals continued industrial activity locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Stone Creek Brick Company
Here
Navy Dirigible Macon to be christened early March
Akron reports United States Naval officials announce the Navy Dirigible Macon will be christened in early March with ceremony details pending.
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Akron
United States
Macon
Ohio Farm Youths Meet at Farmers Week in Columbus
More than 500 high school youths gathered at Ohio State University for Farmers Week conferences and judging events. Bobby Jones of Radnor won first place in yesterday's state-wide oratorical contest.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio State University
Bobby Jones
Radnor
Will Doubtful Over Use of Government Cash by R. F. Board
Beverly Hills letter writer Will doubts the Reconstruction Finance Board’s handling of aid. He argues funds driven to banks and railroads move uphill, not toward relief, claiming the money only pays old debts to New York banks. He likens gold to water that should flow downward to help people.
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R. F. Board
Beverly Hills
Calif
Reconstruction Finance Board
Reconstruction
New York
Death Valley
Papa J. P
Will
Mussolini opens Italian industry reconstruction institute
Premier Mussolini launches the industrial reconstruction institute to weed out weak, uneconomic industries and speed up production. It issues a 1,000,000 lire bond to fund the demobilization section and will finance healthy firms while aiding creditors in liquidation of unviable concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
U.P
Benito Mussolini
Industrial Reconstruction Institute
Institute Mobilaire
Reconstruction Institute
Lawrence Reelected Leader of Ohio Sportsmen League
Ray Lawrence of Youngstown was reelected president of the League of Ohio Sportsmen. The group unanimously endorsed the state conservation leadership on current bills, backed restoring quail to the game bird list for propagation only, and opposed a quail season and using license funds beyond fish and game maintenance.
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Columbus
U.P
Ray Lawrence
Youngstown
League of Ohio
W. H. Reinhart
Conservation Council
Ohio General Assembly
Fish and Game
Japs to Resume Jehol Offensive in Spring Push
Consular reports from Mukden say Japan concentrates large troops in springlike weather to renew the Jehol campaign. A Chang Hsueh-Liang spokesman says Chinese are ready for the advance while intelligence notes Japanese moves south from Mukden and north from Shanhaikwan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
U.P
Manchuria
Jehol
Mukden
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Shanhaikwan
Robinet brothers fined for intoxication in Athens County
Hiram and Harvey Robinett of Deanville faced $5 fines plus costs each after pleading guilty before Magistrate Pearl Miller. They were committed to the Athens County jail for failure to pay and were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Roy Goldsberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram and
Harvey Robinett
Deanville
Pearl Miler
Athens County
Roy Goldsberry
Ohio legislators weigh repeal of state prohibition acts
In Columbus lawmakers debate Rep John F. Hunter’s bill to repeal the Crabbe and Miller Acts as the WCTU presses opposition. Attorney Charlies Earhart argues against repeal while clashes erupt, and the committee adjourns with no decision, plan to reconvene next Wednesday.
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Temperance Committee
House of Representatives
John F. Hunter
Toledo
Charlies M. Earhart
Columbus
Earhart
Prohibition Department
McCrystal
Erie
Hall
Guernsey
Hunter
Ohio House considers $26 million emergency tax plan
Governor White proposes emergency taxation to raise about 26 million dollars. Bills target soft drinks cigars tobacco products and amusements while extending cigaret tax for two years. An income tax on earnings from 2000 up is filed, with 750 dollar single and 1500 dollar married exemptions and 5 percent top rate.
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Columbus
U.P
White
Ohio
House of Representatives
Rep
P. E. Ward
Geauga County
Douglas
89Th General Assembly
Ward
Strikers Vote to Stay Off Job at Briggs Plants
In Detroit on February 2 a large group of tool and die workers at Briggs Manufacturing voted to continue the strike despite the company hiring replacements. About 1,000 workers gathered near the Highland Park plant while 2,000 more strikers picketed the plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Briggs
Highland Park
Women Pilots To See Action in Next War
Amelia Earhart Putnam predicts women will fly combat planes in the next war. She says pilots will be chosen on merit, allowing some women to serve among combat crews. The forecast was made in Portland, Oregon on February 2.
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Portland
Ore
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Ohio gasoline tax funds diverted to relief work debate
Ohio officials say claims by W A Alsdorf that 15 to 16 million dollars of gasoline tax funds were diverted to relief activities are unfounded. Alsdorf, opposing Governor White on relief spending, says millions have been diverted and cites Toledo as an example, urging a legislative inquiry into the misused funds.
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Senate
John A. Lloyd
Portsmouth
D. J. Gunsett
van Wert
Gunsett
Ohio
Columbus
U.P
W. A. Alsdorf
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Alsdort
White
State Relief Commission
Alsdorf
Toledo
Mine Safety Bill in House
Ohio mine workers urged House Mines Committee to back Rep. W. T. Roberts bill enforcing safety rules. The proposal would remove bug dust and rock dust from coal mines to protect miners. no action was taken but passage is favored. A second hearing was expected next week amid opposition from Hocking Valley representatives.
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Columbus
Organized Mine Workers of Ohio
Committee On Mines of the
Ohio House of Representatives
W. T. Roberts
Belmont County
Hocking Valley
Mort Plan Approved By Ohio Ministers
The Ohio Pastors Association closed its annual convention with a united communion and a visit to the Ohio Penitentiary. The Emmons Sterilization Bill was endorsed with one dissent. The Mort Plan for financing schools was approved without discussion. Ministers favored possible public works legislation to relieve unemployment and support socialized control of key industries.
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Columbus
Ohio Pastors Association
United Communion Service
Ohio
Emmons
Pastors’ Association
Mort
Rightmire To Explain Negro Housing Bar Missing
Ohio State University president George W. Rightmire to answer the Ohio Supreme Court on why Doris Weaver of Cleveland, a Black student, has not been allowed to reside in the university housing for women studying home economics. The mandamus suit seeks access to the home management house. a legislative inquiry was postponed.
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Columbus
George W. Rightmire
Ohio State University
Ohio Supreme Court
Doris Weaver
Cleveland
Mias Weaver
Groundhog Day Myth Debunked With Weather Facts
Scientists debunk the groundhog as a reliable weather prophet noting awakenings vary from days to weeks and depend on ground temperature. The piece adds hibernation facts: breathing every 2 3 minutes, heart rate 5 per minute, body temp near freezing, versus awake rates and temps.
Red Radicals Hunted Out by Hitler Forces Berlin
Berlin police occupied the Liebknecht House, national Communist headquarters, as Hitler’s government moved to suppress political opponents. Clashes nationwide left eleven dead and many injured as campaign for a Nazi majority in the Reichstag began.
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Red
Hitler
Berlin
U.P
Communist Party
Liebknecht
Adolf Hitler
Rede
Germany
Reichstag
Bridge Contest Opens In Kiwanis Event At Hotel Berry
Athens prepares for six week Kiwanis Club bridge tournament begun with 65 players in the Hotel Berry main dining room. Auction and contract champions compete for the J. M. Higgins Trophy and Kiwanis Club trophy, proceeds aiding medical service for children in Athens County. Reservations through Baril Beckley or listed officers.
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Ely Culbertson
Sidney Lens
Milton Work
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Berry
PF. Good
Berry
Athens County
J. M. Higgins
Baril Beckley
P. F. Good
Dwight Rutherford
R. J. Studer
M. M. Kerr
Fred Sands
E. Whatey
Rufus Hopkins
J. C. Henry
Sale of Ohio Farm Stopped by Vacation Moratorium
MALINTA Feb 4 A day moratorium on farm mortgage foreclosures halted a sheriff sale at Albert Roehl’s farm near Malinta when 2000 neighbors gathered to push for low bids. Roehl received a letter from Intercounty Finance Co Bowling Green hours before auction confirming protection from the sale. Finance companies had earlier pushed for the moratorium after farmer protests aimed at lowering foreclosure bids.
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Malinta
Albert Roehl
Here
Roehl
Intercounty Finance Company
Bowling Green
White would back unemployment insurance with delayed effect
Gov. George White said he would favor an unemployment insurance law if its effective date is moved into the future but would not push legislation already introduced by Senator Marvin Harrison of Cleveland.
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Columbus
U.P
George White
Marvin ©. Harrison
Cleveland
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