Realty Figures Are Finished in Athena County Appraisal
The 1931 appraisal by County Auditor Clyde Ednmuind gon values land and buildings at 524,775,850, a drop of 3,842,150 from 1946. Real property outside cities totals 11,805,34, while city property stands at 13,470,510. The process cost 3,318.04, with significant savings from the auditor handling duties. Coal lands, industries, and farms were thoroughly surveyed by engineers and local experts, with about 30 coal mines appraised and maps aiding valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena County
Clyde Ednmuindgon
Te County
WAR AND PUBLICITY MULL JAPAN AND CHINA IN TODAY’S PAGE
Barst Ranch in San Simeon hosts Frank Kellogg and James Dixon from Los Angeles. Kellogg argues publicity shapes public opinion and that private messages won’t influence policy. The piece notes health, speed-limitation complaints, and references Theodore Roosevelt’s 1910 letter on Japanese policy amid the Japanese war and China’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barst Ranch
San Simeon
Colo
Frank B Kelioge
Los Angeles
James Dixon
Kellogg
China
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Japan
Manchuria
Korea
DOJ warns coal operators on regional sales plan
The Department of Justice, on February 6, announced that its stance on coal operators regional sales agency plan would require court testing unless 1403 legislation legalizes it, countering a December statement by former official William J. Donovan who had said the plan did not violate anti trust laws. Donovan now serves as counsel for the coal operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
William J. Donovan
Donovan
Will Do Relief Work Secretly
Washington Feb 6 U R The Reconstruction Finance Corporation will operate behind secrecy. Directors barred discussion of any plans or activities and ordered officials to refrain from mentioning its work even at home. The policy mirrors the Federal Reserve Board approach to restore confidence and stimulate business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Trial of Grace Fortescue Postponed for Fortescue Visit
In Honolulu February 6 a trial of Mrs Grace Hubbard Fortescue and three navy men on second degree murder charges is likely to be delayed until next month so Major Granville Roland Fortescue can attend. Pleas were entered yesterday by Mrs Fortescue and her son in law Lieutenant Thomas H Massie as indictments accuse them of killing a Hawaiian and attacking Mrs Thala Massie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
T. H
Grace Hubbard Fortescue
Granville Roland Fortescue
Fortescue
Massie
Edward J. Lord
Albert C. Jones
Thala Massie
Thanks Mellon Advises Red Flannels To Resist Fog
A note to Uncle Andy Mellon, former ambassador to Great Britain, thanks him for saving taxes and money before the crash. The writer reflects on losses and the public’s blame, urging Mellon to take care of himself and offering a quip about knee breeches and wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Mellon
London
Europa
Andy
Great Britain
Mr. Mellon
Wilk
Flood Threats Rise as Mild Weather Loosens Water
Severe flooding threatens residents across the Mie Ohin Valley and Muneppil Delta Regions as early high water breaks north of Greenwood Mississippi. Levees in the Upper Missippe Delta strain under flood, with thousands of acres of farmland inundated and 5,000 plus homeless. Rescue crews move residents to safety while basements flood and schools close amid continued rain and river rises.
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Singin
Mie Ohin
Muneppil
Missippe
Greenwood
Miss
Tillahatehle River
Monroe
Lia
Tri-State
Indian
Kentucky
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Kaniwhe Rive
Welfare Work Must Continue
Cincinnati news reports that Cincinnatis Line tan D Campbell national chairman of the Child Welfare Legislative Committee of the American Legion told 450 delegates from 13 midwestern states that economic strain requires protecting child welfare expenditures. He warned that utility groups push tax cuts while urging legislatures to save money and urged the Legion to educate legislators on child welfare and family policy. He called patronizing charity dangerous and noted most states require recodification of laws affecting the family and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Tan D. Campbell
Cincinnnati
Legion
Java
Campbell
Five Fliers Swallowed in Burning Sahara Sands
In Oran Algeria February reports say two Belgians Gilllous and Dubsis along with three French aviators face peril in the Sahara as thirst and mirage claimed lives. Air search teams scoured the burning sands near Treats, seeking the missing French crew Lenier Touge and others amid dangerous conditions.
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Sahara
Oran
Algeria
Gilllous
Dubsis
Brussels
Belgian Congo
Robert Lenier
Jean - Joseph Touge
Lentor
United Mine Workers Seek Best Wage Rates Next Settlement
The United Mine Workers of America reaffirmed a policy to pursue the best wage agreement possible in upcoming settlements. Delegates John Boylan Scranton and John Of Leary Pittsburgh were chosen for the world mining congress, with international officers chosen by referendum. The convention backed a wage policy covering Indiana Illinois Ohio and western Pennsylvania and opposed reopening existing terms. The body endorsed district wage agreements and accepted the scale committee’s district settlement plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
John Boylan
Scranton
John
Leary
Piltsburph
World Mining Congress
Tsaw
Indias
Lllinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Merman
Nile
Wall Paper
Remy
Prescriber in Lübeck antituberculosis serum case judged
In Lübeck Germany Prof Geo Deycke director of the municipal hospital and lead defendant in the 76 baby death tragedy was sentenced to two years imprisonment for manslaughter and criminal negligence. Ernst Altstedt chief of health sentenced to 15 months. Max Klotz and Anna Scheutze acquitted. Babies died after receivingCalmette serum over spring and summer.
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Luebeck
Germany
Geo
Deycke
Tuition ruling bans district from paying Kent State Normal High School tuition
In Columbus on February G, Attorney General Bettman ruled that a non Kent city school board may not lawfully pay tuition for district pupils attending the Kent State Normal High School training program at Kent State Normal College. The opinion was requested by State Director of Education B O Skinner, who noted the district involved lies outside Kent.
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Columbus
Feb
Bettman
State Director of Education
B. O
Skinner
Board of Education
Kent State Norm College
Kent
Kent State Normal High School
Kent State Normal College
Relief Party Bravely Seeks Stranded Valley In Snow
A dog team from Big Pines carries food and medicine to residents of the San Bernardino Mountains in dire need after the death of Mrs. Anna Lehman at Andrews Camp. C. pt Doan, famed Alaskan hunter, pilots the team with Dr BE. Wolfan aboard as they push through drifts to reach the encampment and aid northern travelers stranded by cold.
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Los Angeles
Renidenta
Fr Hear Valley
C. Pt Doan
BE. Wolfan
San Bernardino Mountains
Big Pines
Anna Lehman
Andrews Camp
Jonely Mountain
Ohio Northern Trustees Revoke Ban On Dancing
Ohio Northern University trustees revoked the ban on holding dances in college buildings at their semi annual meeting. President Robert Williams announced the decision today. A petition signed by more than 409 students last month had requested permission for a dance connected with the annual football banquet, but the request was refused previously.
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Ohio Northern
Ada
U.pe
Ohio Northern University
Robert Wiliams
Collision Is Fatal Near Murrysville
Mrs. John Reefer, 54, of Kenton, died in a hospital here from injuries after an automobile collision near Murrysville while returning from Columbus where she had visited a relative in a hospital.
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Kenton
U,pr
John Reefer
Murrysville
Columbus
Manhunt in Arctic Rally Aimed at Foe Fortress
Plane AKLAVIK in Northwest Territory February 8 1940 sees RCMP hunters Indian guides and a Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment advance to assault a bush trapping target at Rat Raver wilderness. Captain May expected with dynamite to join a 1506 mile northward flight from McMurray to join the mission in a dramatic aerial operation predicted as the Arctic annals strangest battle.
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Aklavik
Northwest Territory
AKA
Army of
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Albert Johnson
Kilers
W. BR. May
B.C. P
Bellanca
McMurray
Alberta
Farorth
Quiz Psychiatrist Defense Cross Examines Producers of Damaging Evidence
Phoenix Feb 6 The Winnie Ruth Judd murder trial nears closing as defense readies final cross examination of Dr Joseph Catton San Francisco psychiatrist who testified that Judd was jealous over J J Haltoren and that her fear of losing him led to the killing Campbell resigns Youngstown leader after 2% board chair and director roles at Youngstown Sheet and Tube company Feb 6 news release
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Phoenix
Ariz
A.R
Winnie Ruth Judd
Agnes Anne Lero
Joseph Catton
San Francisco
Destruction of Infant by Akron Mother in Furnace Fire
A 9th child tragedy in Akron. Mrs. Annie Benko, 40, hysterical after childbirth, flung her two day old baby into a furnace at her Home, then returned to bed. Her son John, 18, found the charred infant when he entered. Police reported the mother speechless and unable to explain the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Annie Benko
Strira
John
21 Believed Dead After Tragic Incident At Sea
Report notes 21 believed dead after a voyage disaster. Details describe a storm and evasive actions by crew, with two individuals identified as Eleanor Micher and Jean date temimigd among those affected. Weather conditions and delays cited as factors. investigation ongoing.
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Woous
Pep Gair Heltet
Pertebert
Jean Date
Eleanor Micher
Coant Fund
Cuoniniian
Teachers Aid in Wheat Relief Effort in Athens County
Teachers are organized to assist in wheat relief preparation at the Method Church basement under Miss Winebrenner’s supervision. Mrs. O. O Vira and Ohio University graduate Gayton Piatoan aid, with aid from state funds, to establish practical bread making methods for families. Volunteers report orderly kitchens, equipment needs, and rapid kitchen setups across districts, while Miss Winebrenner departs for Columbus and plans to return Monday to continue county relief work.
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Tima Winchrenner
Wlite
Mra. O
Anther
Dhetriets
Neresoarera
Mer Enesary
Miss Winebrenner
Amergency Reef
Athens County
Columoug
Hoover Opens Drive to End Hoarding and Free Money
President Hoover convened 60 national leaders in the White House to form a skeleton campaign against hoarding. He urged releasing $2.3 billion stashed away to boost relief, saying current funds do no work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
White House
US Destroyer Whipple damaged in collision near Shanghai
Shanghai February 6 United States destroyer Whipple sustained light damage in a collision with British freighter Hennah Moeller in the Whangpoo River below Shanghai. no crew injuries reported and ship remained operable for further assessment.
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Shanghai
Whipple
Hennah Moeller
Whangpso River
Shanghai Battle Rages as Japan Plans 20 000 Reinforcements
Shanghai reports indicate intense fighting as Japanese forces prepare to deploy a 20,000 strong reinforcement contingent to seize control of the International Settlement. Estimates place Chinese casualties around 5,000 with multiple districts under heavy artillery fire as diplomacy falters. Western powers lodge protests while Japan presses for a decisive operation ahead of renewed troop arrivals.
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Japan
Shanghai
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Shianghai
U.P.J
Unclear OCR: Special Session Passes Relief Measure
In Springnell, the General Assembly held a third special session amid garbled text. Aimed at unemployment relief, the measure pauses then approves about 1 million dollars to aid welfare programs and relief efforts, including support for shelter and welfare needs in a region facing hardship.
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Heleuwes Tuyenis Witton
Helier
Springnell
Bel
Laura Lo Emmerson
Inets General Assembly
Reller
Gbirage
Wiere
Weather Forecast For Week From Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau forecasts a colder week with a warm spell midweek and colder end of week. Much colder Wednesday, slightly warmer Thursday, then cooling again toward the week’s end. A cigarette started a small fire at the Security Bank Building on Court Street Saturday afternoon. Athens firemen extinguished the blaze with chemicals, causing only awning damage.
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Vwieather Burensoya
Wuise Ftuthier Mineday
Washington
Fel
United States Weather Bureau
Security Bank
Court Street
Athens
Ohio flood fears eased near Pomeroy Bend
A brief item notes the Ohio River flood is not feared at Pomeroy Bend while other items mention Meigs County politics improving and various community notices. The roundup highlights civic actions, upcoming services, and local youth matters across several pages.
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Ohio
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs County
John B. Downing
Nelsonville Methodist Church
Logan Chamber of Commerce
Chauncey
Jackson
Men's Brotherhood
Chaunt Icay
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Artulk Bridsane
Mr. Kelogy
California
T. R
Hara Kirl
King Features, Inc
Department Save
Finance Corporation
Leon Wyatt
Florenda
Rize
Upper
Mississippi Delta
Bett
Physean Beng
Pallee
Hirth
Johnson
Eappel
Ciash
U. 8
Chine’s
U.S
Tate Mihorul
Old AN
Anne My
Zion
Tay Shea
Gretaph
CIA
Ineo Te
Toriq
Leb Gabe
United Kepler
Ciat Britian
Hiiim Shangtei
Ching
United Tures
Tere
United
U. S
W. Cameron Jurben
Huntieh
Francis Lindley
Hive
Poe A
LORCE
Yongtze- Poo
International Settlement
Whangpoo River
Hongkew
Chinatown
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