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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1936
Page
1
The bill, backed by Democratic leadership, sails through the House by 1 356 to 59, aiming to issue 2 491 000 in zero cashable bonds for veterans, to be paid by inflation tied currency and bonds maturing next June 15. President Roosevelt remains silent as the plan moves to the Senate.
The comedian Eddie Cantor faced an extortion threat demanding $5,000 under unclear circumstances. Police reported the incident involved threats against Cantor's five daughters.
In Erville Barbara Akron a 19 year old Otter College student broke through ice in Alum Creek while skating. Davidson and Henry truck drivers pulled her to shore using a lifeline made from wire and tire chains.
Four county superintendents assumed duties today of four neighboring superintendents whose positions were vacated by the State High Department.
The readable lines describe goods and samples but lack clear events or identities. No verifiable persons or organizations are present to form a concrete news item or summary.
Mrs. Cathryn Cook of Newark New Jersey a 31 year old nurse charged that her husband Charles took her false teeth to enforce home rights. The court awarded separation maintenance and ten dollars weekly alimony.
Governor Hoffman addressed a joint Legislature session after a 30 day reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann. He stated the stay does not prove Hauptmann innocent and that further evidence could lead to a resumed execution if it implicates Hauptmann or others.
In Washington Senate discussions centered on extending the current neutrality law for a year to allow thorough consideration of a permanent policy. Administration leaders push for early action while some senators warn that differing views could delay. The existing law expires Feb 29 and requires an embargo on arms but not other trade, amid threats over funding for munitions investigations and a proposed aviation, machine gun, and steel inquiry.
In Sandusky the Ohio Soldiers' Home faces an outbreak with three deaths. Four State Health Department members visited to investigate and Dr. Walter H. Hartung signaled possible quarantine action.
NEW PHILADELPHIA Massillon receives federal aid totaling 3.5 million dollars for a channel project valued at 1.85 million dollars. The Muskin gum Conservancy District will use the funds to advance construction at Massillon.
Mr and Mrs J C Bunn both about 47 years old of near Miamisburg were killed when their car was struck by a northbound passenger train on Monday night.
A seven hour blaze destroyed the Vollrath Opera House Block in Bucyrus this morning, with damage unofficially pegged at £120,000. The fire left extensive ruin across the district, prompting emergency crews to fight the flames through the night.
Governor A. B. Chandler directed Adjutant General G. Lee McClain to deploy as many troops as necessary to the Union County coal fields amid weeks of disorders.
The 70 year old monarch King George V dies at Sandringham House after a long reign. His bachelor son formerly the Prince of Wales becomes King Edward VIII, noted for sportsmanship and extensive tours of the British Empire. Queen Mary had shared his twenty fifth anniversary reign in April.
The death of King George V at Sandringham triggers worldwide condolence messages to Queen Mary. Leaders from Ottawa to Tokyo suspend events, while the League of Nations plans a memorial session and diplomats extend sympathy.
Columbus report shows two steps left for a revised budget bill before Gov. Davey’s veto threat. The House Finance Committee backed a $90,284,326 measure as currency questions with Senate amendments on a $10,500,000 relief bill delay action. Senate approval was seen as likely, the bill holding $133,937 less than the Senate demand.
Howard A. Orr of Circleville Ohio was re-elected president Monday night of the National Canners Association. The vote confirmed his leadership role and future agenda for the organization representing canning firms nationwide.
Lydia Ann Graham a 98 year old widow in Franklin West Virginia is known as the last War of 1812 widow. She lives in a Brushy Run cabin with pension from the Veterans Bureau supporting her garden and chickens. Each year her three daughters bring large families for a reunion.
National Guardsmen in New Albany and Jeffersonville protected women shirtmakers seeking non-union jobs as union pickets faced opposition. The labor dispute, sparked by a three month strike, intensified with rioting between union and non-union supporters, though guards arrived and pushed back protesters.
Readable life milestones for King Edward VIII from birth at White Lodge in 1894 to naval training in 1907 and 1909, Prince of Wales investiture in 1911, World War service in 1914, and royal tours including 1919 and 1923 visits to America, the United States, and Canada.
At the thirty third annual convention Roy F Britton of the National Highway Users Conference indicts diversion of road funds as an embezzler style pretext. Col Willard T Chevalier of McGraw Hill urges restoring highway improvements to a stable productive public function and not an unemployed aid program.
Columbus officer Scott B. Radcliffe received the Ohio Highway Patrol valor trophy a special target pistol for rescuing motorist Sam Lakes from a canal at Middletown on April 15 1934.
In Banta Monica Irvin Cobb quips about New Deal findings on hip growth and spinach as a diet aid. He jokes Americans have larger hips and praises spinach’s taste while joking about using it externally, ending with a humorous dig at readers.
Senate opposition gathered to block fast tracking of the administration farm plan as amendments to a Senate appropriation bill faced demands for separate consideration. White House officials met to discuss soil conservation payments and crop control measures led by Jones and Bankhead, with Morgenthau, Wallace, and Attorney General Cummings among those summoned.
Huntington West Virginia police held George Holderby, 29, of Proctorville Ohio, to the grand jury on charges connected to the death of 51-year-old Mrs Ira Adkins who was struck by an auto as she boarded a street car. Holderby posted bond and denied killing her.
Ohio's liquor monopoly reports 1935 sales at 32,431,417 while nine months of 1924 totaled 15,460,173. Liquor Director James W. Miller provided the figures. The larger 1935 total reflects the expanded operation of the state system.
The Clay County courthouse in Manchester was destroyed by fire. It overlooked a street famous for past assassinations and officials feared the loss of all county records.
Senator Bulkley of Ohio voted against the bonus bill while Senator Donahey of Ohio voted for it on Monday in the Senate.
London reports the new monarch cannot wed a commoner under English royal marriage law. Five princesses including Irene of Greece and Juliana of the Netherlands loom as eligible consorts, while others are related to royals in Greece and Russia. Queen Mary endures grief after King’s death as she becomes queen mother and may still preside at court ceremonies.
In Tulsa two brothers once separated in infancy and adopted by different families were reunited today. Don Eby, 16, and Raymond King, 18, had both sought the other for over a year after learning of their kinship. Don is the son of Hobart and Mrs. Eby of Perry Oklahoma, while Raymond is the son of Pen and Mrs. King of Tulsa.
William Emmett Larkins, 17, of Dewitts Run, confessed to the Jan 14 shooting death of Mrs. Sarah Lawrence. He faces a first degree murder charge. Joe Taylor, 18, held for investigation, will not be charged. The case clarifies prowling doubts and prompts a royal-family news update on page 10.
Dr James Fairchild Baldwin a Columbus pioneer of modern medicine died Monday night at 85 after a brief illness. He founded Grant Hospital in 1900 and led its medical staff for 22 years. He helped organize the Ohio Medical University and contributed a world renowned abdominal operation.
British Columbia officials weigh a plan to move 306 German American farm families from Ohio to Vancouver Island area. Alfred Mooney of Loudonville Ohio presents the scheme seeking 10 000 to 15 000 acres near water or a road for virgin land. Families would clear land and harvest timber for buildings.
Steubenville report says Cecilia Podias named Joseph Jasper an 83 year old Yorkville man who she kept house for as the torch suspect. Podias died after a gasoline fire set last Thursday. she died Monday after admission Friday. Sheriff Ray Long detained Jasper without charge.
In Sandringham Britain, King George V dies at 70 after a private service. Edward VIII flies to London for his accession ceremony as royal mourning begins worldwide.
Newark report says Ellis Wright a former Licking County treasurer faces an indictment and warrant after a six month search. Wright disappeared at the Piks convention in Columbus and is charged with taking 11000 in county funds. Prosecutor Kenneth Kreider swore out the warrant.
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