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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1935
Page
1
A congressional debate centers on social security reforms and old age pensions. Roosevelt plans a comprehensive study by a 30,000 word report committee to set federal and state roles. Proposals include universal contributions and annuities, with bills on bonds and currency remaining contentious.
A Washington briefing outlines how conservative voices in the court could influence the looming 69 billion dollar securities case. The piece notes several younger figures anticipate the decision may back actions cancelling private securities worth about 100 billion dollars and discuss potential measures to prevent financial collapse and protect the nation's finances.
ISTON Jan 15. A campaigner urged an early action on a bill to regulate birth control devices and preparations. Representative Pierce of Oregon supported the measure and asked for a hearing this session.
Fragmentary notes show Peel planters threatening to strike over a contract with the Fruit Company in Costa Rica. Warnings of serious danger in the banana trade are tied to political tensions and possible government action.
Nazis take full command of the Saarbruecken police force after a plebiscite showing about 90 percent support among more than 500000 votes cast Sunday. Saar Basin Territory dispatch notes police flee amid the takeover as Nazi leadership moves to consolidate control.
Logan King, who robbed Citizens Bank in Albany in September 1933, has returned from Merced California to Athens County Jail for arraignment on an indictment. Sheriff Stratton and Deputy Gardner brought him back Monday night. King confessed aboard arrival in Merced, with details of the $564 stolen. His wife remains in Merced awaiting transport.
Mrs. Eugenie Richie age 52 native of France died at Sheltering Arms Hospital after an accidental fall from a chair onto a damaged cook stove pipe in her Fern Street home. The tragedy occurred Sunday afternoon while she was repairing the stove. Funeral services are set for Thursday morning at St. Paul s Church with Rosary to be recited Wednesday night at Jager s Funeral Home.
Rome January 15 The United States and Italy have agreed to negotiate a bilateral trade treaty. The agreement follows formal dispatches from Washington and talks in the United States led by Augusto Rosso the Italian ambassador. Principal points of difficulty especially issues around the most favored nation clause have been resolved.
Lonnie Fasen of Athens County, serving a manslaughter sentence, was granted parole effective February 18. In total, thirty-two other prisoners received releases as part of the parole actions in Columbus.
Nelsonville Brewing Company directors vote to begin voluntary assessments from 144 stockholders to fund plant repair and working capital. The Citizens Bank is named depository and transfer agent. Ammonia system repairs and refrigeration work are underway as part of revitalizing the debt free buildings and equipment.
Amelia Earhart, rested after her Hawaii to California solo flight, visited her mother and friends in Los Angeles and awaits the return of husband George Putnam. She plans to meet him at harbor and discuss winter plans once he arrives.
A special investigating committee reported the governor that political influence, lax methods, and dishonest personnel have hampered proper administration of Ohio's Workmen's Compensation Law. The panel criticized 19 areas as loose and irregular and urged reforms.
In a Santa Monica message Will Rogers mused that if the country could vote again it might return to its origins and be led by Indians, suggesting nations like Australia, Canada, the Philippines, Manchuria and Louisiana as examples and proposing a national motion.
The new Ohio governor Martin L. Davey settles into office with plans to deliver a common sense program to the Legislature. The day follows the inaugural ball in Columbus where about 3,000 guests danced and mingled with state officials.
President Roosevelt weighs a civil military aviation program to establish American air supremacy. The plan envisions a permanent civil aviation agency with air mail, military depots at strategic frontier points, navy lighter-than-air ships, and an army air force of about 4000 planes, plus around the world air service.
A mid-air crash near Murfreesboro, Tennessee killed two Indianapolis based National Guard pilots and two observers, with a third faring only lightly. Lieutenants Henderson Wheeler and Richard Miller died in the 1800 foot plunge after their plane locked with Lieutenant W B Morgan whose right wing tore away. Morgan survived, treated for nervous shock. The fliers were returning from the Miami Air Races when the collision occurred.
Bishop River Boyd Vincent, head of the Southern Ohio diocese, died at his Cincinnati home at age 89 after a long illness. Known as a liberal, he remained active in church work until late last year after retirement in 1920. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral.
A glowing sky drew hundreds as fire destroyed a tool house and damaged a greenhouse behind the main building. Dr. C H Creed estimated damage at 1500 to 2000 dollars. Hospital staff and Athens firefighters fought the blaze, restoring control in under 30 minutes.
Columbus January 15 A flying squad of 50 men will support the sales tax apparatus statewide. The state tax commission announced 342 appointments to the retail sales tax division, mainly examiners for 17 districts. District 15 including Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington will have an Athens office with H J Mortarity as acting district manager. Examiners named include William R Gee Columbus E R Lama Middleport RW Rayle Marietta EB W Stephens Marietta Fred Surgeon Murray City.
Cleveland, Jan. 15. Mr and Mrs John J Way Jr wed today at a county jail after his release and pardon. Way had been held before his conviction for throwing acid into Mrs Way s face and was commuted by former Gov George White.
George H. Earle was sworn in as Pennsylvania’s first Democratic governor in four years. His inaugural address urged close regulation of utilities, a hands off Harrisburg stance toward Wall Street, and calls for a state income tax and work relief rather than dole.
Washington dispatches say President Roosevelt is considering a tip to the west coast this summer. Reports cite callers who overheard the plan as a possible travel agenda for the administration.
Ohio Governor George White ends his term by issuing 14 pardons and commutations to Ohio State Penitentiary inmates bringing his final four year total to more than 1 006 freed. He will travel to Florida with his daughter Mary and Carlton S Darguach and return to Marietta.
Columbus Compliance Board filed suit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court against Jerry Costigan a barber and secretary of the Independent Protective Barbers' Association for charging violations of price and hour provisions of the state barber code. John Powell said 126 Franklin County barbers were summoned for hearings recently and 70 percent agreed to comply.
Public Works Administrator Ickes announced increases in non Federal loan and grant allotments. Athens County Ohio receives a Plains Rural School District loan and grant raised from 35000 to 37000 for an auditorium due to higher costs.
Major James R. Doolittle set a new transcontinental speed record for transport aircraft. He landed at Floyd Bennett Airport, New York, 11 hours 58 minutes after departing Los Angeles, marking a historic milestone in nonstop flight.
In Flemington New Jersey January 15 defense questions expert John Tyrrell about whether Hauptmann's handwriting could have been copied or forged the ransom notes Tyrrell said the notes show unique details that copying would not explain The defense probes whether an educated man or imitator produced the notes while prosecutors emphasize Hauptmann's hand and the ransom documents linked to Isador Fisch event witnesses from Europe arrive to testify about Fisch and the ransom money connection
Chicago news reports Louis Piquett freed of charges that he conspired to harbor John Millinger. The DA says a new federal case accuses him of concealing Homer Van Meter, Dillinger associate killed by police. Piquett says his acts were those of a lawyer for a client.
Headed by H. M. Spang county director the FERA administration staff in Athena County works overtime to finish last year’s statistics for submission to Columbus. W. R. Shafer reports CCC movement in the county over its three year existence while J. D. Garrett assists in compiling relief figures and project outcomes.
The New York Times article from Flemington Nova Scotia reports rumors that Bruno Hauptmann may confess during the trial. Prosecution and defense denials are noted, with mentions that the state has no deal during trial but may consider a confession naming others after verdict. Edward Reilly and Loyd Fisher deny the rumors.
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