Completed Budget Shows 40000 Cut Across Four Funds
Athens County budget officials certified the 1932 budget totaling 523,940.84 with a 16,619.65 reduction from the prior year. The cuts target general, bond and retirement, road and bridge, and dog and kennel funds plus eliminations in assessors expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clyde Edmundson
Athens County
Quartor
Athens County Budget Commission
Vandirsl
Ney
Edmundson
Kedlce
Wis
Uog
Kennel
Aidsrom
Budget Commission
Clyde Edmundson
C. D Gorham
Acurney J. W. Bolin
White Won't Call Session on Relief Measures
Governor White declined to convene an extraordinary session to enact relief amid Ohio's ongoing unemployment and distress. He met with cabinet members to review data and aid needs, stating the decision was not yet made and stressing state action only if a city cannot feed its unemployed residents.
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Ohio
White
United Press
Surprising Candidates Emerge Ahead of May Primaries
Political observers foresee surprises as filing narrows to 16 days before March 11. Democrats plan a full primary slate after a Friday meeting aimed at completing a party slate. Petitions circulate countywide with 27 in line for county and district posts as petitions return to Athens County Election Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Amend
Indjar
David Jonneson
Athens County Election Board
Japan and Manchuria Rivalry Amid Shanghai Tensions
Article notes Japan expanding military presence near the Foreign Settlement and proposes a Manchuria republic under Tokyo. It discusses German influence in China, British casualties in Shanghai, and U S government cautions as Asia faces broader conflict.
Hoover tackles short selling to aid market recovery
President Hoover said he has worked for months to restrain short selling he views as harmful to business and the economy. He cited a New York Stock Exchange rule change and warned bear operations amount to gambling that undermines national recovery.
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Washington
U.rr
Hoover
New York Exchange
Deputy Sheriff Fails to Find Liquor Suspect in Columbus
Wire briefs report Deputy Sheriff Russell Rigs from Triadelphia West Virginia arrived in Columbus to arrest Steve Burke for liquor law violation. The extradition papers were not signed by Governor Conley of West Virginia, preventing the arrest from proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Russell Rigs
Triadelphia
W. Va
Rigs
Steve Burke
Conley
West Virgina
Mine Terror Strikes Kentucky Mines
Explosions rocked two western Kentucky mines near Providence on February 20 injuring no one reported but wrecking the Diamond Coal Company and Davin mine generator rooms and forcing 303 workers idle. Damages were estimated at 5500 with investigators using bloodhounds to trace the saboteurs amid prior regional labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Kentucky
Damare
Diamond Coal Company
Davin
Dog Rescued by Kindly Engineer
Loganport Indiana February 20 The UP Engineer A W Paxson spotted a hound dog trapped by barbed wire beside the tracks near Bunker Hill. He alerted another engineer, then drove 3 1 2 miles to free the animal and bring it to safety.
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Logansport
Ind
A. W. Paxson
Bunker Hill
Paxson
Coal Production Up Eastern Ohio Mine Breaks All Time Tonnage Record
Powhatan Mine in Ohio reports a one day record of 5 800 tons pushing past the prior 5 200 ton daily high set last year. Production high marks followed heavy rail shipments and related costs though the report notes partial text garble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Ohio
Powhatan
U.R
Ohio
Inpha Nox
Paroled Ohio Penitentiary tenor Tommy Vallee freed
Tommy Valtee a 29 year old inmate at the Ohio Penitentiary is paroled today. He was sentenced from Summit County in January 1929 for forgery and had worked at the Roseville brick plant for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Tommy Valtee
Ohio Penitentiary
Vallee
Summit Canty
Roseville
Four Nations Stand United In Peace Plea
United States Great Britain France and Italy form a united front on the Far Eastern crisis. They warned Japan of responsibility for Shanghai violence and urged restraint as the League Assembly convenes March 3. Americans in Shanghai remain under protection with thousands of troops afloat and ashore.
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Great Britain
United States
France
Italy
Joseph H. Baird
United Press Stati
Washington
Stely Thesa
Shanghei
Japan
Shanghai
League Assembly
Cammalem
Noyoka
Ambuscade Plotnails Hidalgo Leaders in Texas
Texas Rangers arrested 15 men in McAllen charging conspiracy to murder during an ambush planned to wipe out Hidalgo County Democratic leaders. Two politicians and a Mexican suspect admitted pay of 500 dollars for the hit. Lipton heiress story notes charity bequest to Crs gow mothers and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younus Rangers
Mcallen
Tex
UPR
Texas Rangers
Hidalgo County
Lipton
London
Thomas, Lipton
Crs Gow
Plans To Quick Paving Of East State Street In Athens
Local leaders approved Merrell plans to widen and rebuild East State Street from Park Street to the east corporation in Athens. The project costs an estimated 108000 dollars with state and city sharing paving, curbing, drainage, and sidewalks. Construction awaits bids, final arrangements, and contract let.
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State Street
Merrell
East State Street
Athens
O. W. Merrell
Columbus
Uiual
Park Street
Moe
Morrell
John Dowler
Minga
Peyona Tae Corporatien Sie
WEP Bust
Dowler
Roberts Wood
Carl Ho Beasley
H Burgett
UC 8
Ery
Tulsa
Mately
Exenese
Albany
Tate Street
Goldenslit
Lin Perth
Evat State Street
May Avenue
Children’s Tame
Creed Named Supervisor of State Hospital
Dr Creed of Columbus, long serving head of the Bureau of Examination and Classification, was appointed superintendent of the Athena State Hospital by John McSweeney. The promotion honors his years at Columbus State Hospital and prior service during WWI. Salary for the Athena post is 4000 a year with maintenance and living quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creed
Columbus
Ohio State Venitentiary
John Mcsweeney
State Department of Welfare
Teade Adhent
Jannet Sierry
Columbus State Hdospital
Bureau of Examination and Classification
Springfield
Gallipolis
Calimbus State Hospital
Camp Sherman
Columbus State Hospital
McSween
District Honors Washington Bicentennial With Public Demonstrations
Communities in the district join Monday in the nationwide observance of George Washingtons two hundredth birthday. In Athens Mayor Robert S Wood requests a public demonstration at 10 a m with factory whistles blown and church bells rung. Stores stay open though post office banks and schools holiday. some county schools dismiss or run special programs. Ohio University holds a convocation with Prof T N Hoover. a Washington program is planned at the Athens County Childrens Home at 2 p m. Rev Reed J Downs speaks at Kiwanis at 5 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Athens
Robert S. Wood
Storez
Messenger
Ohio University
T. N. Hoover
Washington
Athens County
Reed J. Downs
Athens Christian Church
Wil
M Kiwanis Club
Two Wolford Mine Owners Bound Over After Mine Protest
Junior and John Wolfard of the Wolfard Coal Company were bound over to the Tuscarawas County Grand Jury by Justice Fair in Aberdty city on charges of guiding to conceal weapons. They were arrested after a union miner demonstration at the Newport mine where shots were fired and rifles were seized from the Wolfords.
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Wennon
New Philadelphia
Junior
John Wolfard
Canhoelion
Wolfar Coal Company
Newport
Aberty
Tuscerawes County Grand Jury
Eon. Fair
Eric
Energy
Wolforda
Platols
Wolfords
Go on Trial in Pickaway County Murder Case
Frank Smith of Columbus, a 25 year old black man, faces trial before Judge J W Adking in Circleville on a first degree murder charge. He is linked to the Dec 16 beating and robbery of 75 year old John M Kidnay, former Pickaway County blacksmith. Three of five suspects have been convicted and await execution by electric chair.
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Circleville, Jrh
U.P
Frank Smith
Columbus
Fire destroys mining property at Pomeroy Bend
The Fire Index notes a blaze destroying mining property at Pomeroy Bend with losses estimated up to fifteen thousand dollars. WIL F. Dost, a notable business leader, is reported as a victim of a heart attack. Read of district meals and school feeds for needy children, county sanitary findings, and other Hocking County news on pages 16 and 17.
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Pomeroy Bend
Wil F. Dost
Busness
Pomeroy
Middleport
Page Taporta
Nifonvlle City
Eva Eolin Keeter
Athens
Hocking County
Logan
Chauncey Area
Greens Run P. T. A
Chaunsey
Minfeld
The
Plains
Glouster
Whemwaved
Murphy Brick Plant Official Dies in Nelsonville
J L Murphy prominent brick plant official with coal and district ties died suddenly at 132 hotel room in Nelsonville. He was a longtime mining engineer and head of several industrial firms with strong roots in Hocking Valley communities and Mansfield area. Resting in Nelsonville chapel services set for Tuesday with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus.
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Catuimdar
Otelorig
Min Meiphy
Vinton County
Sorly
Yenta
Panaeis
Caluntata
Ohta State University
Yentin
Murphy
Che Ate
Tata Fk Broxton
Te Wall Flyvar
Splacopal Church
Moonue Futmvinity
Nebonville
Athens Commondery
Kntehri Templar
Setete Comistery
Aladdin
Columbus
Columbus Athletic Club
Neboas
Hacking Valley
Margaret Murphy
Nalsonville
Schedenjer
Greenlawn
Won't Wear Breeches Governor to Appear at Bicentennial Celebration
Governor George White will not wear knee breeches or a powdered wig at the Washington Bicentennial ceremonies in Columbus on Monday. He will participate in the event in an old fashioned evening dress chosen to reflect an ancient vintage. He said he refused to yield to pressure from his daughters or others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
UPK
George White
Washington
Will Considers Pilots Highest Type of Men
Tulsa resident voices concern about proposed pay cuts for pilots after arriving from Chicago. He argues pilots are the most capable and dependable type, warning that hiring cheaper pilots would undermine aviation and flight confidence. He plans to interview candidates to gauge their platforms.
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Will
Tulsa
Okis
Chicago
Claremore
Mwke Aviation
Bil Murray
Witti
Battle Rages as Japanese Push on Chinese Defense
War report from Shanghai describes Japanese forces breaking Chinese center near Kiangwan and advancing toward Woosung forts and International Settlement. Vivid battlefield detail covers bombardment, air attacks, and civilian devastation as Chinese defense holds at times and both sides suffer casualties.
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D.C
Beiliemral
Uny
Kiniswon
Woonuty
Witleden
Cathe Cayce Akede
Ila Joepaness
Cal Tt
Tokurt
Chiness
Shanghai
Kinngwan
Prisoner in Ohio Penitentiary Tries Suicide by Bed Sheet
Prisoner Paul McDermott, serving a life term for the murder of Canton editor Don Mellatt, attempted suicide at Ohio Penitentiary by hanging with a bed sheet in White City cell area. Guards cut him down after he stepped off the improvised noose. medical staff treated his injuries.
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Columbus
Paul McDermott
Fesista
Ohio
Don Mellatt
Canton
Bas
Ted Biscalt
White City
McDermott
Muardé
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Manchu Republic
King Features
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League of Nations
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von Weigand
Taat
Asia
Alanchuria
Tokio
Ankuo
Manchuria
Republic
Tiffin
Harnest Harrison
Wooster College
Heidleberg College
Wilmington
Donald Harris
Tsai Ping-Kai
Wey
State Department
Neemed Lense
Inet
TAH Focr Cboic
Pillay
Tide Weather
Atate
Watt Street
Madison Avenue
Watt 1
State Hospital
Welfare Department
Classification Bureau
News Index
J. L. Murphy
Hocking Valley Corporation
Eumircar Piqthy
Thea
Duasttes
Cainmpsvestere
Brickind Stractinad
Fils Manufacturing
Nelanadde
Geren
Theamor
Aamisvile
Sid Portsmouth
War Fareniy
Ohta Theying
Leb Maqufacturers' Association
Ned
Oo Inmijar Figurin
Theotieur Valley
Selontie
Murphy Wan
Gummiuntty Itatre
Poston
Bombardmensis
RSG
RC IG
Chapel
Yangtzepoo Alydrome
Kiangwan
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