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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1935
Page
1
An Ohio forecast predicts a notable cut in the lifr fund slash of per cent next month. Analysts warn of financial adjustments and potential impact on local institutions and budgets.
An AP report notes drastic cuts to emergency relief funds in August. D C Stillman officials push to curtail distribution as state and local programs face reduced grants. Ohio projects such as parks, streets, and buildings may be affected.
A disturbance at a Big Run residence sparked arrests for disorderly conduct as a half fight erupted Friday night. Mrs Nice and two others, including Sylvia, were detained after officers found Nice with a head wound and weeping. The sheriff noted a club was used during the confrontation and all three were in custody.
Dr William E Thompson of Bethel marks his 100th birthday while recalling delivering about 1000 babies in Clemont County. He notes a pension applicant he attended at birth is now 69 and still unpaid for, quipping the infant remains not yet paid for.
COLUMBUS. Governor Davey’s counsel told the Ohio Supreme Court the state faces a strait jacket unless the control board can transfer funds to replace vetoed items in the biennial budget. They argued the governor’s vetoes do not remove classifications, leaving transfers possible to revive affected activities. The case centers on a $9,000 transfer request by the State Utilities Commission.
Washington reports a plan to raise 350 to 500 million dollars annually as the aim of tax legislation. Representative Samuel B Hill, chair of the House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee, said revenue is essential and the bill must produce substantial income. He noted no fixed amount yet agreed with Treasury, but the Administration wants a substantial sum.
Ohio Attorney General John Bricker said Mahoning County officials were told 18 months ago the local court must bear responsibility for releasing Merton Goodrich from Lima State Hospital and returning him to society. Goodrich faced murder charges in Detroit for the fatal slaying of 11 year old Lillian Galla. He was arrested in New York last week.
Charles Meis Shoe Company plant in Lebanon, the area’s largest industry, closed Saturday after 300 workers quit in a strike. Officials refused comment on the stoppage, which reportedly seeks a 15 percent wage increase.
Saturday police continued patrols for alleged obscene material on news stands. About 2,000 copies of Fleming American Examines were confiscated as part of the crackdown.
Washington reports Harry Hopkins cut relief job hours from 180 to 140 per month while pay remains 19 to 4 dollars monthly. Officials say smaller hours stretch materials, slow the program, and shift Works Progress Administration work toward highway and PWA projects affecting about 2 million of Roosevelt's 3.5 million targeted workers.
Flooding along the Walhonding and Tuscarawas rivers near Coshocton rises to threatening heights. State Route 76 traffic halted as floodwaters overflow crests. Estimated regional damage reaches hundreds of thousands of dollars including Belmont County and Columbus fruit market basement floods after heavy rainfall. Two hikers stranded in the Little Miami River area were rescued by boat.
Governor Jones, 38, pleaded guilty to murdering his aunt Mrs. Sadie Jones near Proctorville. He admitted shooting her in the back Tuesday night after an argument about Jones and a 21 year old daughter, with grand jury action expected.
A committee appointed by Governor Davey began work Saturday to implement the Sherrill government survey recommendations. Col. C. O. Sherrill, who led the survey, urged reorganizing the tax commission to achieve annual savings of $931,229.
Wellington reports a fatal lightning strike Saturday killed Way's Hines, 19, who was pitching hay in a barn that was struck and set on fire. Two brothers nearby escaped injury as the barn burned and collapsed.
In a wartime address to 150,000 Fascists at Turin, Mussolini declares the war effort will not turn back and that preparations for a military campaign in North Africa will continue.
Mussolini declares the struggle irretrievable as Blackshirt volunteers gather in Salerno for East Africa service amid Italy’s buildup. Naples and Salerno departures push total forces in African colonies past 130000 for expected hostilities after the rainy season.
Cooler air was forecast for much of the country after the first extensive summer heat wave. More than 15 people died from heat or related causes, with seven drownings across Minnesota Massachusetts Illinois Missouri and other states. Eleven other heat related fatalities were reported in Ohio Illinois Michigan Iowa Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Deadly weather included cloudbursts tornadic winds and waterspouts with highs in the upper 80s to 100 in Dodge City Kansas.
Hollywood star Doug Fairbanks leaves Mary Pickford and other studio associates after a business meeting to spend the weekend with Lady Sylvania Ashley in Vancouver B C. The change follows public speculation about his relationships.
Merton Ward Goodrich, a known psychopathic musician, and his limping wife were returned to Detroit on Saturday to answer to the brutal trunk murder confession involving 11-year-old Lillian Gallanem.
The Athens County Commissioners filed a 1936 budget estimate totaling $295,291.72, up from $255,625.50 in 1935. Key additions include $13,000 for the general county fund, with allocations for real estate appraisal, election costs, cattle testing, Children's Home maintenance, a personal injury claim, extra treasurer staff, and workmen's compensation. Changes include higher stationery and tax revenue adjustments, plus shifts in motor vehicle license revenues and bridge funding. The notice notes anticipated losses in revenue and redistribution of funds among general, road, and bridge accounts.
POMEROY Staff Special Jurors deliberated over two hours in the arson case against Edward J. Smith Rutland Township farmer. The jury divided and was dismissed with a possible retrial scheduled later in the week. Law rence Smith and Napper testified and confessed to burning the home on Peacock Avenue June 6. The defense contends no knowledge of the plan by Edward Smith though Lawrence Smith had signed statements under pressure to avoid penitentiary time.
Baton Rouge reports the Louisiana House moved half way toward enacting Huey P. Long crafted bills to curb local patronage and bar use of federal relief funds against him. Anti Long lawmakers pushes for Roosevelt old age pension and flood relief were squelched as measures advanced.
Moscow reports Mongolia accuses Japan of plotting to seize Mongolian land. A communique from Ulaanbaatar says Manchukuoan and Japanese forces demanded military observers be allowed in Mongolian territory. Mongolia maintains its Soviet aligned government.
The jury to hear the trial of 19 year old Margaret Thulin Waley for the kidnapping of young George Weyerhaeuser will be seated Tuesday in Tacoma Washington. Guards were tight as the case moved toward court action amid heightened security.
Washington reports early court tests of the Wagner Act by major industries as they seek rulings on constitutionality as applied to labor relations. The act creates a national labor relations board and outlaws employer interference with employee organization while granting majority unions the authority to speak for all workers.
The Athens District reported a 92 degree high Saturday afternoon marking the first 90 plus reading of the season. Observers note the season’s average so far is 64 degrees, with last year seeing 21 days above 90 by July 5. Friday peaked at 87 with a low of 68. cooler weather expected Sunday.
Premier Mussolini's wireless antenna was struck by lightning during a seaplane flight toward Saiernn. The Duce and other occupants were unharmed.
A humorous Will Rogers column from Santa Monica noting that the Fourth of July needs a Roman candle, as the writer parodies celebrations of liberty. He mocks political speeches and laments liberal excess, joking about fireworks as a better symbol of American spirit.
A plan led by Senator Clark to broaden a national lobbying probe seeks to examine all lobbying groups and individuals behind the utilities bill. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee already approved a $150,000 inquiry, with subpoena power, sparking a clash with House investigators and differing views on the effort.
Zora Barnhart as administrator of Ansel Barnhart seeks 2900 damages from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Athens County Common Pleas Court for his death when the train hit the car on Sept 28 1933 at Stewart. The petition alleges high speed crossing danger and obstructed view due to trees and buildings. A prior June suit for Daniel M Pierson also seeking 2900 damages ended in a mistrial and new trial was granted to both sides.
President Roosevelt urged rapid progress on the Guffey coal stabilization bill while leaving constitutional questions to future court tests. The Ways and Means Committee faced sharp division on constitutionality as lawmakers prepared for continued sub committee sessions amid tax bill work.
Columbus crime report says John Haag 29 confessed to four burglaries netting 45000 in diamonds jewelry and clothing. Haag held on 10000 bond on two burglary charges. Haag’s wife Helen 26 implicated. Carl Mead 39 and Edward Haney 25 linked. Haney pleads innocence to receiving and concealing stolen property.
A truck carrying dynamite crashed into a pole in Rockford Newfoundland and Labrador after the load was removed. A. R. Rhode of Madison Wisconsin the driver died at the wheel of a heart attack following the delivery.
Columbus reports 142 state bank conservatorships lifted Saturday following the 1933 national banking holiday. Local officials note the step restores normal operations and reduces government control across Ohio banks.
In Columbus a 1 by 16 foot oriental carpet in green and turquoise is readied for Governor Davey’s approval. The governor had asked the Legislature for $1,000 for new rugs. the Senate refused, triggering a fundraising drive that surpassed that amount.
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