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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1936

Page

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Farmers Need Home Markets and Credit Machinery

Nebraskans hear talk by former President Hoover in Lincoln as he argues for restoration of home markets and farm credit, criticizing New Deal policies. He calls for increased production substitutes, a subsidy for new uses of surplus land, and expansion of farm relief programs. Hoover praises free enterprise and warns against restraint while urging practical aid to agriculture.

Neb Herver Ourage University of Neoliseum Hoover Rome Kes

Freeman Bateck Survives Bullet Hit in City Incident

A man named Frederick Bateck was struck by a bullet while walking in the city. The shot supposedly came from an unidentified source, pierced his clothing, and deflected away, leaving him unharmed. Local officials investigated the incident as an accidental shooting.

Frederick Bateck

Huey Plan Rivaled by Cincinnati City Council Reformer

Rev. Herbert Ss Bigelow, new Cincinnati City Council member and follower of Father Coughlin, launched a bold plan to win for Cincinnati and to enrich Ohio residents by 20000 dollars in 12 months. He claimed Huey Long had nothing on his scheme but withheld details. He had previously spoken of starting a revolution.

Cincinnati Herbert Ss. Bigelow Charles E. Coughlin Detroit Ohio Huey Long Bigelow

Baby Bond Bill Faces Senate Debate With Cash Bonds

Senate debate opens as supporters claim four of five votes for a bill to pay soldiers a cashable baby bond bonus. Administration leaders push for quick passage before adjournment while critics warn of new taxes and higher treasury borrowing. Senator Harrison predicts enactment with or without Roosevelt signature.

Washington Senate Morgenthau Treasury Harrison D. Miss Roosevelt

Snowbound Roads Halt Central Ohio Traffic

Snow blanketed Ohio with five inches or more in Central Ohio the heaviest of the season. Temperatures fell to 15 to 24 degrees above zero as heavy snowfall Thursday melted on highways then froze, creating dangerous ice and slowing traffic statewide. The meteorologist warned more snow for Friday night and Saturday, threatening further disruption, with Portesmuth area less affected.

Columbus Ohio Portesmouth

Former Glouster Man Stricken in Columbus

Ead ward CG McKelvey aged 79 of Columbus a former resident of Jacksonville and Glouster died suddenly in Columbus Wednesday. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the home 931 Bryden Rd. In the early 90s he was store manager at Jacksonville for a coal company and later for Glouster. He later served as representative of the A Schwartz Ol Co which he helped form and traveled frequently through the Sunday Creek Valley.

Glouster Eadward CG. McKelvey Columbus Jacksonville Bryden Rd McKelvey the &. A

Draft Agreement To Prevent Arms Race

London delegates from four great sea powers began drafting an agreement for exchange of fleet building information to prevent an arms race after Japan quit the International Naval Conference. American and British delegates conduct immediate surveys of Pacific positions to determine independent fortification steps.

London Japan Pacific

Roosevelt outlines new soil erosion plan for American agriculture

President Roosevelt expressed confidence that the new farm plan under soil erosion and conservation laws would fulfill the dead AAA’s aims and foster nationwide agricultural development. He noted slight amendments to the acts may be needed, avoided tax discussion, and mentioned potential land lease costs and existing machinery like county agents to implement the program.

Washington AAA Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Hoover Supreme Court White House

Silicosis Suits Called Holdup by Contractor Leader

P H Faulconer, president of Rinehart and Dennis, challenges 450 silicosis suits as a holdup amid claims of 476 deaths linked to the Hawk's Nest hydro project. He notes only 48 men died at the work site and attributes deaths to pneumonia during a county pneumonia epidemic.

Gauley Bridge Hawk's Nest P. H. Faulconer Rinehart and Dennis Charlottenville Fayette

Trio Are Given Long Penitentiary Terms

Federal Judge Robert R. Nevin sentenced three men for assaulting and robbing an Ironton rural mail carrier of a $2,944 payroll. William McMillan and William Lynch, former Cincinnati police officers, each receive two years in a federal penitentiary while Henry Zix of Indianapolis gets 25 years.

Cincinnati Robert R. Nevin Ironton William McMillan William Lynch Henry Zix Indianapolis

Gallipolis Mail Carrier Drinks Acid, Will Live

Albert Knuckles a Gallipolis mail carrier drank acid by mistake Thursday night at a tin shop owned by James Pethtel. He was taken to Holzer Hospital where physicians said he was probably out of danger this morning.

Gallipolis Albert Knuckles James Pethtel Knuckles Holzer Hospital

Rose Seeks Re Election As County Prosecutor

Harold J. Rose of Giouster Athens County announced his bid for a second term as prosecuting attorney. He will run in the Republican primary on May 12 and is the only announced candidate so far. Sheriff Charles Bhatton already announced reelection Thursday.

Harold J. Rose Giouster Athens County Rose Comagyy Charles Bhatton Te Agein

Antarctic Explorers Found Alive After Search

Lincoln Ellsworth and Herbert Hollick-Kenyon, missing Antarctic explorers, were located at Little America on Thursday by an Australian rescue ship after an extensive search across the South Polar regions.

Lincoln Ellsworth Herbert Hollick-Kenyon South Polar Little America

Ellsworth and Briton Found Alive After Antarctic Flight

Lincoln Ellsworth and Herbert Hollick Kenyon, missing since November 23, were found alive and well in Little America. A rescue ship Discovery II sent a garbled message and later a clear confirmation. The flight departed Dundee Island toward the Ross Sea, with rescue efforts by Britain and Australia beginning January 1.

London Lincoln Ellsworth Herbert Hollick-Kenyon Little America British Colonial Office Navy

Italians Claim Huge Victory In Africa Front Battle

The Fascist Command in Africa said 4,000 Ethiopians were slaughtered in a great battle on the Southern front. Ethiopian sources dismissed the claim saying the major engagement was impossible due to Ras Desta’s scattered army. Britain sent nearly 3,000 troops to Alexandria and Egypt’s Mersa Matruh route.

Associated Press Africa Addis Ababa Ras Desta Italy Geneva Red Cross Légue of Nations Alexandria Egypt Mersamatruh

Injunction Bars Road Fund Plan in Clark County

A permanent injunction barred the Clark County auditor and commissioners from enforcing the Lawrence-Armbruster Road Re funder Law. The law required 52 counties to contribute 10 percent of motor vehicle license revenues to a road retirement fund. Judge Davis ruled the measure violated both Federal and State constitutions.

Springfield Clark County

Youth Held as Suspect in Meigs County Shooting

17-year-old Dewitt Run resident William Emmett Larkins, recently discharged from a CCC camp, was held at Meigs County Jail as a suspect in the fatal shooting of 63-year-old Mrs. Sarah Lawrence in Hazael. The motive and entry details remain under investigation as deputies pursue leads.

Pomeroy William Emmett Larkins Dewitt Run Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster CCC Utah Meigs County Sarah Lawrence Hazael Larkins Tom Gerrall Lawrence Olive Ours Mrs. Lawrence

Stroke Fatal to Mrs W Hill in Columbus Restaurant

Mrs Walter Hill aged 47 of Jacksonville died of a heart attack while paying for lunch in a Columbus restaurant after accompanying her husband from Grant Hospital where he had major surgery. She leaves a husband two sons her mother and four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services are planned at a local church.

Jacksonville Grant Hospital Columbus Walter Hill F. Guinther M. FB Maplewood Hill Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Thea C. E F Gilouster Walter Glouster Wilbur Eliza Cox Mra Paul Schmidt Gill Dawson James Morris Mra C. F. Guinther J. T. Cox David Cox Will Cox Bartlett

Robbery at Floydada Store Ends with Escape

Walton Hall found a door broken and hired three bodyguards to enter his Floydada shop Thursday night. Two armed men robbed Hall, while the guards were locked in a back room. the suspects escaped. A Nelsonville note mentions a funeral service for J. F. Roberts and Charlee Reynolds by Philadorian Lodge.

Floydada Tex Walton Hall Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge No. 187 J. F Leslie) Roberts Charlee EF Reynolds

Fees of ROTC Hear Speaker Denounce Unit

Groups opposing a voluntary senior ROTC unit at Ohio University plan a 4 PM protest in Memorial Auditorium. Sherwood Eddy will speak against military training, calling ROTC the spearhead of Fascism in America. Eddy arrived in Athens after a noon luncheon arranged by local ministers.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Sherwood Eddy Eddy Athens ROTC America

Dangerous Monkey Breakout In Seattle Jewelry Store

Two monkeys escaped into Ben M Bridges' Seattle jewelry shop climbing through a transom and swinging from a cuckoo clock weights. Clerks hid as the animals chased across glass cases and diamond displays for two hours before being recaptured.

Seattle Wash Ben M Bridges Wrecka

WPA Workers Get Increase in Wages in Ohio District

Trumbull and Lake Counties wage scales rose on orders from WPA district administrator Robert P. Owens. New monthly wages apply to unskilled 55 dollars, semi skilled 65 or 85 dollars, skilled 85 dollars, and professional 104 dollars as stated for the region. existing figures adjusted to the new schedule.

Columbus Works Progress Administration Trumbull Lake Counties Robert P. Owens

Literary Digest Poll Shows Voters Stand 3 to 2 Against New Deal

The Literary Digest reports a nationwide poll with 1,907,681 ballots showing 62.66 percent opposed to the New Deal and 37.94 percent in support. Majorities vote against in 36 states, with Utah and 11 southern states voting for it. Ohio tallies 65.96 percent against and 34.04 for.

Literary Digest New York Utah Ohio

Trouble Diagnosers Plentiful But Not Practical

A Cobb column mocks self styled experts who diagnose every problem yet fail in practical choices. The writer jokes about a lunch encounter with a know it all who cannot even decide simple personal matters showing the gap between theory and action.

Santa Monica Calif Irvings Cobb

Ohio to Investigate Milk Supply in Southern Ohio

The Ohio Department of Agriculture will investigate the milk supply in southern Ohio at the request of dairy farmers and West Virginia Health Department. Inspectors will study the situation after complaints were considered and may involve a general meeting of farmers. West Virginia urged banning milk from Grove City Circleville and possibly Chillicothe.

Columbus State Department of Agriculture Ohio West Virginia Health Department H. R. Garver Mathew CreMion West Virginia State’ Health Department Huntington Tindale Charleston Grove City Circleville Chillicothe Garver

Hope To Settle Finance Issue In Ohio Legislature

Columbus legislators pressed renewed efforts to resolve the relief and finances problem and end a four month old special session. The House postponed action on its relief plan while the Senate amended measure heads to Tuesday's calendar. Leaders hope to settle the finances issue, with a supplemental bill that might overcome Gov. Daveys veto threat, as the House sticks to its $10 million distribution basing on need and the Senate favors its budget distribution plan.

Columbus House Senate Martin L. Davey J. Freer Bittinger Paul P. Yoder

Relief Crisis Averted As Officials Pledge Sam

County commissioners announce they will provide 806000 for relief, averting a threatened crisis in Cleveland. Police considered guarding relief agencies to prevent outbreaks, while county relief staff prepared to continue as volunteers.

Cleveland

Brother Wins Pardon After Long Struggle

In Columbus Ohio Governor grants a pardon to Frank Basey age 27 who was imprisoned at the Ohio State Reformatory after a confession tied him to a $1590 Cleveland robbery. The case followed a lengthy dogged effort by a brother who quit his job to lobby for clemency and an extensive investigation.

Columbus Ohio Frank Basey Ohio State Reformatory Frank Sina Man Cleveland Basey

Eleventh Hour Stay in Hauptmann Case Reasserted

Jafsie offered to return from a South American cruise to answer questions about Hauptmann evidence but New Jersey said return unnecessary. Dr John E Condon from Panama Canal Zone urged no compulsion and sought to be involved.

Trenton N. J Jafsie Bruno Richard Hauptmann New Jersey Panama Canal Zone John E. Condon David T. Wilentz Condon Hauptmann

Hoffman defies impeachment talk over Hauptmann reprieve

New Jersey Governor Harold G Hoffman in a combative statement defended his 40 day reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann saying impeachment would be the price of following his conscience. Attorneys General Wilentz and Condon clashed over the reprieve while papers demand Hofmann's removal. The governor’s action delayed Hauptmann’s execution and drew strong political criticism from Trenton papers and lawmakers.

Trenton N. J.C Harald G. Hoffman Bruno Hauptmann Wilentz Condon Hermann Hauptmann Hoffman New York Crawford Jamieson Trenton Demeoeras Jamieson Legislasure

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