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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1931

Page

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Taxation To Stand Out as Main Issue For Ohio Assembly

Ohio politics center on taxation with a forthcoming General Assembly seen as the most consequential since constitutional changes. Democrats gain larger House and Senate presence, Republicans reformist but split, as governors prepare farewell address and debate tax classifications and state funding amid possible special sessions.

Ohio Assembly Volumbels Fannin Ug Hondas Adres Pemoc Int Assembly Yarty Ohio Torre Sc Cuueis Bemis House of Representatives Meputticna Haye Path

Vast Universe Concepts Highlighted By Professor Shapley

The article notes Professor Shapley describing Harvard University findings on about 19 009 key galaxies forming islands in space. It mentions a vast imagined universe containing trillions of suns, including a megastructure many times brighter than our sun and a hundred thousand suns far larger in scale. The discussion hints at future continuation on page four.

Professor Shapley Harvard Quservitory Marellania

Athens Messenger Publishes Handy World Map for Pocket Reference

The Athens Messenger offers a new world map printed in colors on fine paper, reprinted for ten cents. It folds into a convenient pocket size and serves as a handy reference, with a general informative rate. Use this coupon.

Athens

Name Street Cit eese BAO caccersccarione rues aFeasese as

Readable fragments mention a name and street like cit eese BAO and garbled street text. No clear event, date, or organization emerges from the OCR snippet.

Quarrel May End Shortly

In Marton on January 8, the Harding Memorial Association prepares a formal invitation to President Hoover to join the dedication of the $590,000 memorial to Warren G. Harding. Hoover is expected to accept and set a date, possibly next spring, for ceremonies. The invitation aims to conclude months of contentious effort and criticism surrounding the project.

Hoover Calvin Coolidge

Norfolk & Western to Spend 10 Million on 1951 Upgrades

The Norfolk & Western Railroad announced a 1951 program costing 10 million dollars for improvements and new equipment, creating jobs for unemployed workers. President A Needles disclosed the plan at Roanoke Virginia while noting increased Ohio work schedules after prior curtailments. Shempfores were reported to return to company shows Monday.

Columbus Norfolk & Western Railroad Today Needles Norfolk & Western Roanoke Shempfores Ohio

Will Rogers Says Hollywood Caused Rosy Festival Incident

Will Rogers remarks on Hollywood influence at Pasadena rose festival week. A policeman arrests youths for rose plucking, but investigation reveals the roses were fake flowers tied to bushes. A chaotic scene near Einstein’s residence draws crowd attention in California.

Hollywood Washington Pasadena Democratia Madison Square Garden Underwood Thursany Wallace Wady Flere Einstein California Koury

Farm Hand Arrested In Half Murder Case Near Valan

Mullins, 40, of Mullins is jailed in Mingo County on a half murder charge after being accused of involvement in a fatal dispute on a farm on a railroad track near Valan. Police say he was working for Peres ay a Burth and was located by officers following a tip. He is held on $11,000 bond pending extradition to Virginia for further proceedings.

Mullins Noku Mit Jim Wiliams Atlas Counsan Dap Warler Tieres Neup Pras Fark Mutts Red & Farmer Mounod Hall Valan Chi Mingo County Jaka Wiltinimgen IY. Va Jerefur Virginia St Peres Ay Pram Vieres Vernon Beal Pratis Merk Bit On Ted Shertie

Vinton Gasser Shakes Knox Township Gas Field

McArthur Ohio region reports a massive gas discovery on Cameron Clark farm in Knox Township. Prospectors Henry McArthur and Ashe Toy secured a lease from Cooperative Oil Co to drill, with officials granting permission after seeking approval. Officials praise the pair for their confidence and the potential yield of vast gas pockets.

McArthur Inn Spe Cial Henry

Police face questions in girl’s fatal shooting

Washington January 1 19xx Vestinct of Columbia Police Department investigated the murder of buelah Limerick found shot to death Wednesday morning. One officer Robert F Langdon was held for questioning while a second was ordered to headquarters. Langdon on duty from midnight to 6 am and the missing item a .16 caliber revolver with a steel jacketed bullet. The weapon and bullet sent to the Bureau of Standards for examination.

Washtington Janith Columbia Police Buelah Limerick Robert F. Langdon Bonecht Gucinh Vernon Bel Langdon Langdon Rutan Bureau of Standards

Taxes Take Drop In United Kingdom Receipts

Treasury figures show calendar year 1240 income tax receipts totalled 2.433 billion dollars, down about 70 million from 2929. First six months of the current fiscal year report 1.107 billion, down 78 thousand from the same period last year. December 15 tax due brought in 21 thousand, a decrease of about 420 million compared with 92.

Washington Wal Treasury Treasury THOR

Joffre's Life At a Glance In War Time

Fragmentary profile outlines Joffre as commander in chief of the French army and a key figure in the Allies. It notes his promotion to marshal of France, a shift in war direction, and a 1417 visit that boosted Allied morale amid the German offensive. The garbled text preserves names like France and Allies and references to 1917 era events.

Pygade France

Farm Aid Advocate Urges Congress Action on Imports

Mederend ny Eiremag official Samuel R Meltehie urged Congress this session to curb foreign commodity imports via agriculture tariff rates. He argued it was imperative to aid farmers in their counties and cited a public letter from the Federal Board detailing how the act could save the price of wheat, though Sen Neary cautioned against it.

Washington Jan UFR Samuel R. Meltehie McLusber Congress Neary Senate Agricultural Committee Lovey Mubtic Lemsr Sderal Farid Board

Mistreat Woman Reported in Riverside Incident

Riverside report details an attack on Mrs Anna Wood at the Wolied Iron Stead where she keeps a herd of Foata. Two men tarred and feathered her. she was found 24 hours later, semi conscious and hysterical, recovering and saying the assailants were catamounts who warned her to leave her homestead.

Riverside Calintana Anna Wood Wolied Iron Stead Sen Jachute

Man Given News Of Son's Doom In Chicago Murder Case

SURTERY NY Jan 2 Louis Rocco 42 laborer was told today his son has been ordered to stand trial in Chicago for the murder of a banker. Rocco in work clothes was summoned to Police Headquarters after receiving a message from Chicago about the case. He said he would go to Chicago at once.

Surtery N.Y Louis Rocco Ais Rangwatr Charles Electric Clinic Chicago Rocco Chicaze

Joffre Dies After Weeks Of Sickness And Mourning

Paris dispatch recalls Joseph Joffre dying after weeks of illness as military leaders and French figures are mourned. The report notes burial beside Napoleon and Foch, detailing national homage and official ceremonies.

Joffre Napoleon Foch

Polish Parish Faces Sudden Priest Removal in Chicago

In Chicago on January 3, Rev. A Kowaleski, longtime priest of St. Mary Magdalene Parish, was removed following a canonical trial ordered by Cardinal Mundlak. Supporters, largely Polish parishioners, surrounded his home in protest as a mass meeting urged restraint. A new priest was appointed to say Mass at St. Mary Magdalene’s Church tomorrow.

Chicago A. Kawaleski St. Mary Magadelene's Rierin Catholic Church Inek Mundlain Father Casey St. Mary Magadelepte Kowaleski Sdvice Kowalwaki TRA

Provisional Panama Cabinet Formed Amid Power Shift

Revolution victory in Panama City as a provisional government takes control awaiting Dr Ricardo J Attardo to assume presidency. The Supreme Court accepts President Florencia Warmodio Arenemena’s resignation and appoints Harmodio Arias as secretary of the government while Uri Arrieta becomes president of the provisional cabinet.

Panama City Usah Panars Richardo J. Attardo Washington Tit Nalion Supreme Court Don Florencia Warmodio Arenemena Harmodio Ariag Panama Bar Asociation End Fitstin Rovernment Uri Arita Sete

Pastor Arrested In Unclear County Scene

Arrestee tied to local authorities as sheriff teams sweep a coastal area following a disturbance. The incident involved multiple agencies and a search of vehicles and docks. No further details available due to fragmentary report.

Couple Head Across Ocean in Early Broadcast News

A fragmented report describes a voyage involving Captain MacLaren and Mrs Veart, with details of a two step meal, a forecast for Western television, and a reference to Benin Atrpari at S350. The piece mentions an Atlantic crossing, a pilot search, and a 10 hour time frame for expected arrival, amid other disjointed notes.

Adieouit Dries Freid Citebase Cnd Daren Were Hart Crati Ater Hendel MacLaren

Admits Big Thefts In Lancaster Ohio Case

Jon Jovian, a cashier at the Seelyan Ernest Loan Company, admitted to stateifications of thefts over a period of five to ten years. Prosecutor B S Cumvingiant said Jovian voluntarily appeared at the city office and confessed to the alleged embezzlements. He previously lived at the Martin Hotel and has resided in Columbus recently.

Lancaster Jon Jovian Seelyan Ernest Loan Company de Tateations B.S. Cumvingiant clin + Naghiin Croninghans Jordan Martin Hotel Columbua

Prize Paper Wins 1060 Prize At AAAS Convention

The paper on "Experiment with High Voltage Tubes" by Doctors M A Taye J R Uatalad and O Wahl won a $1 060 prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Science after the fifth convention. The work was presented to the American Physicist society group on Wednesday afternoon.

Teller Washington Amor! Association For the Advancement of Science M. A. Taye J. R. Uatalad 0. Wahl Wan American Physicst Socity Group

Meigs County Sewer Incident Highlights Local News

Fragmented index notes Meigs County sewer incident and related death reports. Mentions miners union life prediction, Hocking County court cases, and Logan police chief dispute. Rail merger report and waterworks project blamed for local disruptions appear as brief items.

Meiga County Meigs County Miners’ Union Hocking County Bell Tate Logan Ware Marties

Tiring Senate New Plan To Block Session

A rundown of Senate tactics and committee actions shows leaders aiming to block a session. Key figures include Speaker and party leaders shaping procedural moves and delaying a vote on priority legislation.

Senate

Bank Robbery at Mity Savings and Loan in Cleveland

A young woman enters the Mity Savings and Loan in Cleveland with a pistol and demands five thousand dollars. The cashier Alexander De Mor and assistant Miss Tisle Bet hand over a $5,060 package after the gunwoman covers them. The suspect and a man accompany the cash to a waiting car and drive off.

Cleveland Dan U.rk Mity Bavings & Loan Company Gan Alexander G. de Mor Wis Miss Tisle Bet Miss Bell Miss Tall de Morhug de Morbud Sandy Mise Bell Candfer

White Names Aides to Governor-Elect White

Columbus January 3 three aides from the National Guard and one from the Naval Militia were named by Governor-elect George White. Major Emil F. Marrs Captain Jay C. Hickman and Captain Kenneth Kerr of Wilmington were selected as guardsmen. John A. Mesamare of Columbus was chosen for the Naval Militia.

Columbus Qhia National Guard Miia Talay George White Emil F. Marx Marrs Jay C. Hickman Maretta Kenneth Ri Kerr Wilmington Fiena White Brrt John A. Mesamare jVolumibus Alga

Five Miners Trapped Deep In Mine After Explosion

Five men believed dead from poison fumes after a mine explosion at Midvate Coal Company in Ming No 4. Rescue teams and engineers battled conditions as efforts continued to reach trapped workers, with several identified among the fallen and others still unaccounted.

Philatleohpa Ming No. 4 Midvate Clyde Finter Merl Benmore Charles c Surratian Tayabek Sitka Taorth

Weather outlook for the week from Washington area

Erratic OCR weather note expects rain and cooler temperatures with showers likely Monday and Thursday. Forecast hints at unsettled conditions across eastern portions and a gradual warming trend by Friday into next week.

Washington Ann Weels

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