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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1932

Page

9

German Elections Signal Rise of Radical Movements

In a year of political upheaval Germany sees Communism and Hitlerism gaining ground among workers and middle classes. The Reichstag backs emergency decrees. Hindenburg’s government trims unemployment relief and tightens control. Key foreign policy moves include moves toward a German Austrian customs union and a halt to reparations, drawing French opposition and European tension.

Hitler Rewhotag Hindenburg Brucalng Nezza Decker Reichstag Bruening Systems Union Austria Hoover Leiding German Stattesmain Formen Berlin Germany France

Denver baker held for ransom after kidnapping

Benjamin P. Bower, manager of a Denver Baking Company, was held for $50,000 ransom after gunmen raided his home and forced him to accompany them. They threatened to kill him if the ransom was not paid, with Stephen Knight named among the owners involved in the case.

Denver Colo U.P Benjamin P. Bower Bower Stephen Knight

Jury Acquits Tour Alleged Sheep Stealers Found Not Guilty

Four men indicted by Athena County Grand Jury were acquitted by Athens County Common Pleas Court juries. Arthur West Frank Tucker and Bagi Coe were found not guilty of sheep theft from Charles Howard Gaylord Radcliffe valued at five dollars. Don Campbell faced auto theft charges and was found guilty. The case arose amid broader national debates on Reconstruction Corporation legislation and midwest economic panic in Champaign and surrounding cities.

Athena County Athens County Common Arthur West Frank Tucker Bagi Coe Charles Howard Gaylord Radcliffe Don Campbell

Rammed Vessel Damaged in Fog Collision

Report states a vessel rammed its port side in dense fog injuring crew members. Foremast guard section and forward structure were reported compromised aboard the Weldon C. Herndon, with the craft vacated and rescue efforts ongoing.

Forsard Vesnel Weldon Herndon Rowlantion Counifler Sith

Cashier Fires On Bank Robbers During Amesville Holdup

Cashier Franks L. Thomas fired on two young bandits during an attempted robbery of Fiat National Bank in Amesville. A pearl button on an undershirt saved him from serious injury when a bullet struck it. The burglars fled toward Marietta as a burglar alarm sounded. no money was taken and a manhunt began with Sheriff Wayne Wingett aiding the search.

Fiat National Bank Amesville Franks L. Thomas Jed Marietta Amenville Trou Ste Aldo Bandis Fle Thomas Alta Minn Imasa Ute Vir Bharpanurut Thorne Wayne Wingett Pete Barrows Ambsilie Unger

Franklin the man who lived before his day

A tribute to Benjamin Franklin on his 226th birthday month celebrates his diverse achievements and his homely virtues. The piece praises thrift and saving as keys to values and prosperity, urging readers to adopt his simple disciplines for lasting prosperity.

Benjamin Franklin Franklin America

Hawaii Legislature special session cleanup saga

United Press reports a special Hawaii territorial legislative session aims to tidy up laws and address women related issues while facing delays. The piece notes legislative tempo, comparisons to Kentucky revenue actions, and mentions cases of legal actions and indictments surrounding a homicide in which a widow awaits trial.

Ay Legislature Hawaii Dan Campbell United Press U.P Territorial Legasl Hawan Kentucky Ery Winn Wang

Fragmented text on war era politics and remarks at noon

The document recounts a noisy discussion during a club meeting about world war history and postwar diplomacy. It notes statements by figures like Johnston and Ko Jarett criticizing press coverage and the Kentucky Legislature while addressing American attitudes toward the war and foreign policy.

Dean John- Grande Angio Chesapeake United Re Mana Lao South Amerika America Ameriw Hendo Senate Harry T Fifa Ducky Leyrlilteen Jamey Ko Jarett South United States Jaerett Altro Nation Myess Kentucky Ahlick Fortequin

Attack on Naval Policy Sparks Emergency Debate

In Washington on January 200A, Rep Britten led a bitter inquiry into President Hoover's Naval Economy policy. Rear Admiral Upham, chief of the Navy, warned that economies enacted in the past year could conceivably wreck the nation in an emergency.

Washington Hoover Rep Britten Timpethy Upham Bersan

Tiniest Mother Welcomes Baby at Detroit Hospital

A tiny newborn arrived at Detroit Hospital weighing a light pounds, born to Mrs. Mabella Rywo. The infant, described as normal in aspect, stands as a petite marvel at 45 years in the family.

Mabella Detroit Bern Rywo

Investigation Opens Charges Against Watch Company Fraud

In Cleveland during a county probe the prosector and auditors opened a case into a watch firm linked to a New York bankruptcy. Officials allege the company swindled banks and brokers, with a fraud complaint arising from the Watch and Jewelry Company's bankruptcy and its sales to New York entities.

Cleveland Iveinitin Srotepid Watch & Jewelry Company Aasiewedl

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