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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1932

Page

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Motor License Allotments To Districts High

Checks totaling 12 081 024 98 representing 1932 auto license tag funds were mailed to municipalities and counties by State Motor Vehicles Commissioner Chalmers R Wilson. Athens shares 4231 51, Logan 38239 99, Pomeroy 2196 44 as portions of motor vehicle tax distributions under the new law allocating funds for highway maintenance and repair.

Columbus U.P Motor Vehicles Chalmers R. Wilson Wigan Chuo

New automobiles flood US markets despite prohibitions and taxes

The article notes affordable new cars easing concerns about auto prohibition and Sabbath limits. It highlights a trillion-dollar tax burden on car owners, with gas tax alone at five hundred million, and warns high employment risks if auto production slows. Wall Street gains show stock value rising, though the market remains volatile amid postwar reparations and Germany’s stance. Continued on Page

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Ohio Chamber appoints committees to study economy

Three subcommittees of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, representing many businesses and all state regions, have been appointed to study unemployment insurance, old age pensions, and core economics of business stabilization. They will report to a main chamber committee. Members include Guy W. Jacobe, Jeubenvijie, EB. & Greer of Zanesville, and F A Smythe of Leratn.

Columbus Ohio Chamber of Commerce White Chamber of Commerce Guy W. Jacobe Jeubenvijie EB. & Greer Zanesville N¢ F A Smythe Leratn

Mussolini backs cancelling war debts and reparations

Premier Benito Mussolini backed repudiation of war debts and reparations in an article he authored for Popolo Della Liberta. The foreign office confirmed the article reflects the Italian policy, urging immediate action to close war accounts and avoid chaos.

Rome Benito Mussolini United Press Mussolini Milan Popolo D'leliz Italan Foreign Office Lausanne

Attempt to Identify Killer in Grocer Slaying

Newark Ohio January 12 witnesses to the killing of 72 year old green g miller de cuff grocer today were to identify two negroes as the men who killed miller during a hold up. William carter 18 and charles sanders negroes were held by police in connection with the grocery store holdup where william kemp a grocer was slightly wounded. Carter also wounded. Carter and sanders were alleged to have confessed to the Newark robbery and a similar holdup in pittsburgh last friday night. Police said they appeared nervous when questioned about the killing of the aged cecliff grocer who was shot to death during the robbery of his store.

Newark Green G. Miller Miller William Carter Charles Sanders Wilam Kemp Carter

High School Runner Confesses to Striking Women

Cleveland police report 15 year old Howard Felten, a Collinwood High School distance runner, confessed to 17 robberies of women pedestrians near Western Reserve University and the Art Museum in recent months. He said more attacks may exist but he could not recall them all.

Cleveland Howard Felten Collinwood Western Reserve University Art Museum

Million-ton pig iron contract awarded to GM distributors

Youngstown January 12. 10 B Republic Stes! Corporation has been awarded part of a 100 000 ton contract for pig iron distributed by General Motors Corporation among three producers. The contract is the largest of its kind placed in almost a year.

Youngstown Republic Stes! Corporation General Motors Corporation

Six Murders by Poison Spark Police Probe in Ohio Home

YOUNGSTOWN Jan 12 Police search for bone clues in a alleged six murders by poison tied to an insurance plot centered on a West Side boarding house widow and mother of eight. A former roofer neighbor and a third man described poisoned tea, life policies, and a dispute over a trunk find. The woman was released on recognizance after hours in jail. police plan garden digs for remains of two babies and other evidence as they pursue additional questioning.

Youngstown U.P West Side Peicligdo Roemer Louis Colabine P. F. Mulholland George Edwards Mulholland

Washington Crossing the Delaware painting saved for museum display

The painting Washington Crossing the Delaware will stay on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art after outcry led to a new hanging plan. It will move to the American Wing after February 16 and stay through the Washington Bicentennial Celebration.

Washington Delaware New York Metropolitan Museum of Art

Auto Thief Ronald Gray Dies After Police Shootout

Ronald Gray, 27, died in South Side Hospital following a chase and an officer shootout after he allegedly attempted to fire from a stolen car. Gray had been released from the Ohio Penitentiary last June after an 18 month auto theft sentence.

Youngstown Ronald Gray South Side Hospital Gray W. J. Engelhardt Ohio, Penitentiary

Athens County Benefits From Fund Division Distribution Details

Athens County receives 49,465.30 from the automobile license fund via Columbus for distribution to fund divisions. Two 1982 tax sale vouchers total 18,465.90 and 6,000 are to be split among township and municipalities. Distribution splits include 13,884.78 to state 2 percent, 3,015 to equalization, 8,873.22 to reimburse county and township funds, and 1,092.10 to registration districts. Fifty-two percent goes to general fund for rebalanced taxation. Revenue from intangible property like motor cards and investments funds tax sharing with municipalities and schools. Totals show 60,008.52 in county fees. dispersion by district lists Athens 16,920.6. Amesville 1,204.50. Buchtel 0.30. Chauncey 1,000.42. Coolville 9,178.8. Glouster 1,620. Jacksonville 8,882. Trimble 1,113.18. Nelsonville 3,045.24. Pomeroy 54.0? 330.68.

Columbus J. Clyde Edmundson Yarioud Towmabip Fonda Jonaest Athens Atheny Trimble Nelsonville Ponny

Jury Studies Bischoff Case

The Harmiton County Grand Jury convened to open action against Charley Bischoff a 45 year old tenement dweller who confessed to attacking and killing Marian McClean age 6 Excavation of Bischoff s cellar continued under Willis Walker an expert in opening Indian mounds using a boring machine to test if Bischoff lured other girls to the cellar Authorities pursue further investigations in Columbus fire marshal reports show 28030 01 saved in state operating costs in 1952 and Brotherhood meeting planned at the Christian church with Rev Gaines M Cook of Cleveland speaking

Cincinnati Harmiton County Grand Jury Hero Charley Bischoff Marian McClean Bischoff Marian Willis Walker Brotherhood TO MHET Presbyterian, Methodist and Christian Churches Christian Church Gaines M. Cook Cleveland

Young Girl Delayed From Returning Home by Unsteady Health

Fifteen year old Marcelline Pratt remains hospital bound after two operations and a setback in her condition. After emergency appendectomy following a dip in illness, her prognosis for discharge was pushed to Wednesday. The patient, from Burlington, had been active in Darwin School activities and 4-H, with her mother bearing most caregiving duties as her father and grandmother also contracted illness.

Marcelline Pratt Allard Pratt Burlingham Darwin School Pratt Will Pratt Gold Ridge Marcellinee Darwin Barmingham

Relief Billears End Reavers Two Billion Dollar Credit Measure

Washington reports Hoover relief plan advances as Senate adopts a $2,000,000,000 Reconstruction Finance Corporation credit measure. A companion bill moves through the House, with aims to complete and send to President Hoover before week’s end. The president is prepared to activate credit operations promptly upon enactment.

Senate Washington Hoover Searsr Reconstruction Finance’ Corporation II Houser

Dawes Denies Presidential Run Rumors in Chicago

Ambassador Charles G Dawes refutes rumors he will shift from Hoover or seek the 1932 Republican nomination He spoke in Chicago after arriving from London where he had announced resignation as ambassador Dawes called the gossip all damn nonsense and insisted his loyalty remains with President Hoover.

Bassador Spikes Chicago Charles G. Dawes Hoover Dawes

Oxygen room rushed by air to Arizona case

A portable oxygen room for treating severe pneumonia was dispatched from New York to Tucson, Arizona by air after an urgent request from Desert Sanitarium. The folding device holds a cot and circulates oxygen while removing carbon dioxide, with a crew including Biffat Stuart Ketan and Robert Cailewey departing North Beach Airport at 4 am and expected to reach Tucson in 21 hours.

New York Tucson Ariz Desert Sanitarium Biffat Stuart Ketan Robert Cailewey North Beach Fara

Justice Holmes Resigns From Supreme Court

Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes today resigned from the U S Supreme Court. President Hoover announced the retirement at noon. Holmes, age seventy, had been in declining health with a lingering cold and weariness, and his farewell opinion was read through difficulty as he spoke with his signature firm delivery.

Washington Usp Oliver Wendell Holmes United States Supreme Court Hoover Supreme Court I Hoover Jutien Holmes Neual India New England

Buckeye State to Open Five Police Radio Stations

The Buckeye State Sheriff's Association says two of five statewide police radio stations will be in operation soon with RCA engineers working at Dayton and additional sites at Marietta Canton Findlay and Columbus. A 500 watt license will be issued once the extra location is confirmed, and five stations will form a wire network to aid criminal apprehension. The association committee, led by H C Lynde of Knox County, will also consider standardizing deputies uniforms.

Columbus Buckeye State Sheriff's Association Today Radio Corporation of America Engineera Dayton Marietta Canton Findlay Podable Radio Corporation of America Sheriffs’ Association H. c. Lynde Knox County

Hawaii plans safety after mass meeting on terror

In Honolulu a mass meeting and civic groups discussed making Hawaii safe for women following congressional orders for a federal terrorism probe. Governor Judd considered a special legislative session as outbreaks prompted action.

Honolulu T. 4 Hawaii Hawaiian Islands League of Women Voters Judd

Family in need as Salvation Army appeals for help

Adjutant Bernard Stone of the Salvation Army asks Gloucester residents to aid the Robson family of Murray City after their home and furnishings were destroyed a week ago. Five children ages four to eleven need household items and clothing. donations may be left at Athens Lumber Company in Glouster with pickup arrangements. January 15 is set for Ohio schools temperance observance per state education director.

Adjt Bernard Stone Salvatior Army Glouater James Robson Murray City Stone Athens Lumber Company Glouster Ohio Atetie Ohio Educat On

Quits U. 8. Beach ams Oliver Wendell Holmes Snfeebled

Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. signed today at noon amid age related frailty. The aged jurist, weakened but present, entered the chamber of justice and received support as he left the courtroom, signaling a diminished old time vigor.

Ams Oliver Wendell Holmes United States Suprema Court Chamber of Justice

Community Chest Overhauls Fund Distribution Methods

The Community Chest board on Monday night adopted drastic changes to appropriation and distribution of funds. The chest treasury will hold all money and disburse through the treasurer, with agencies issuing payment orders. The plan also creates a central clothing distribution point run by trustees, Red Cross and Salvation Army, with no operating costs. 1932 allocations include Salvation Army, Red Cross, Girt Beauté, YWCA Welfare Work, Public School Lunches, Hospital and Health, totaling about 22,000, though pledges exceeded by nearly 14,000.

Community Chest Verione Johnsen Heard Mejor Johnaen Howe Treasury Melling & Cerio Imern Mondey Salvation Army Seguta Ns. Y Johnson Red Cross Cheet Fund Mra Ut GC Community Cheat Board of Trustees Robert Hew O. D. Merricon W. D. Lawrence H. Berry M. Johnson

Slaying Admit by Cincinnati Prisoner in Kidnap Case

Charles Bischoff, 45, jailed in Cincinnati, confessed the murder of Marian McLeanager days after her kidnapping on December 32. He signed a detailed five day statement outlining the scheme following the abduction.

Charles Bischoff Cincinnati Tymbald Marian Bhachoff Witte Marian

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