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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1933
Page
1
Residents hear from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce on a proposed tax amendment. Officials warn passage could trigger school and township bond defaults and halt public services. A letter from the State Work Project Committee cites large outlays and national programs as context for the discussion.
The Department of Justice moves to investigate closed banks as County Prosecutor Cullitan signals potential civil suits against bank officers and directors. The state bar committee and attorney general prepare actions, aiming to uncover dereliction of duty and seek accountability.
Fragmented note shows a charge against an entity named Ade on July 20 amid discussion of an AI Manufacturers association and a national program. Readable parts reference a code, administration, and a push for a dominant electronic future.
An American aviator James Mattern plans a long Arctic flight toward Nome with a Russian partner. The project aims to continue a world record attempt over the challenging Okhotsk region and the Arctic route, tied to a July schedule and fleet readiness in the preflight period.
Joseph W. Fichter, assistant state director of education, told Meigs County school boards that poorer districts will open this fall despite budget deficits. The state will ensure openings and support for struggling districts.
Kenneth C. Ray, Athens County superintendent, announced that 14 districts will receive 82,707 dollars from the state teachers retirement fund to cover salaries and expenses. Funds come from state aid and will be repaid from future state-aid allocations. Amounts certified include Albany 9937, Canaan 3291, Carbondale 2993, Athens Township 9805, Jacksonville 5132, Happy Hollow 1473, Lubrig 1011, Shade 9231, Trimble Village 10438, Ames Bern 9029, Carthage 2277, The Plains 5900, Troy 5055, Waterloo 7045.
New York dispatch reports the drive to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment gaining momentum with 18 victories and no defeats. Tennessee, a dry Southern state, appears ready to join the trend. Oregon’s decision is due tomorrow and may push the repeal effort to a twentieth ratification.
The Ohio rural letter carriers association held a three day convention at the Neil House in Columbus and re elected officers for 1982. President David D. Donohoe of Hamersville was restored, with L. C. Warnement of Tiffin as vice president Hobart L. Baker of London as secretary Ira C. Cough of Avon as treasurer and D. W. Schovell of Johnstown Lester O. Farrer of Millersburg and Gilbert B. Keirng of Millfield named to the executive committee.
Investigation into the mystery death of Mrs. Ruby Ely postmistress Addison continues with no new evidence found to involve anyone in a possible murder. Analysis of vital organs expected Friday night. Ely was found floating in a cistern at her home on July 9.
Madrid July 2 United States Ambassador Claude G Bowers was informed by Prime Minister Manuel Azana that he authorized the release in bail of five Americans imprisoned on the island of Mallorca.
Local ad notes Nelsonville’s Carpenter Hardware Company selling window awnings 94 inches wide at 1.25 dollars each. The notice appears in The Messenger daily bargain and classified section emphasizing advertising value for business.
Governor White planned to decide on several tax bills after vetoing the McManus slot machine tax. He was expected to approve some measures like the intangible tax revision and continued cigaret tax while likely vetoing the beer cap tax, fuel tax, and gasoline reduction. The two other bills had already passed.
A student group at Ohio State University campaigns against compulsory military drill. Freshmen will receive outreach by letter as committee members inform newcomers of their legal and moral rights regarding conscientious objection while supporting sincere students.
Chicago July 2 Wheat prices sank sharply in a volatile session at the Chicago Board of Trade with declines of 13 to 15 1 2 cents at close. Corn fell 12 to 15 3 4 cents and oats 7 1 8 cents while rye dropped 21 1 2 to 25 3 4 cents as frantic bids appeared at once in different pit quotations.
Sheriff Charles Stratton asks residents near Jerseyville who have been victimized by chicken thieves to contact his Athens County Courthouse office for information.
Miss Mary White reported her birthday gift, a car presented by her father Governor White, stolen today from the Executive Mansion in Columbus.
Columbus July 20 High way Director O W Merrell announced 36 road projects in Ohio to receive Federal funds under the National Recovery Act. Projects by county include Gallia S R 7 paving from Kanauga north 3.87 miles costing 94000 Meigs S R 7 paving from south Middleport to Meigs Gallia line 1.5 miles costing 65000 Perry S R 13 paving from Rendville line north into Rendville 0.45 miles costing 32000 and a second S R 13 segment from Rendville south 0.126 mile costing 6000. Additional final approval rests with Washington.
Washington July 2040 officials deem yesterday s market drop a logical pause after heavy speculation. Government circles worry a bubble could burst and threaten the recovery program, hoping the decline chokes off much of the speculation.
Officials from eight large Cleveland department stores report sales well above a year ago with a steady rise in business. They say the momentum began several weeks ago and is expected to continue, potentially pacing ahead through year end.
NEW LEXINGTON July 20 The city council will meet tonight at the request of the Ohio Fuel Gas Company to argue against an ordinance that abolishes the zero cent service charge now assessed against each gas user.
The Lake Carriers Association reports lake traffic at 213 percent above mid July last year as iron ore and coal show marked gains. 36 additional boats have entered service in two weeks, total vessels reach 228, eight times last year, with ore up 590 percent and coal up 40 percent.
Nelsonville July 20 The joint board of arbitration for the Southern Ohio District including the Hocking Pomeroy and Crooksville fields will meet in Nelsonville Friday to plan grievance handling under the contract. Members include operators P C Harris Oral Daughtery Fred Essex and miners Herman Theisen Pearl Parker Lewis Northrup. The Kimberly mine resumed work with about 250 miners after a three month idle period. The Hocking Mine also resumed work this week.
Construction of two concrete riser pit toilets at Lathrop School is finished under sanitary inspector R L Marion. The program aims to install sanitary structures at all county schools with many toilets likely ready when fall term begins.
A joint meeting of truck mine operators and miners in the Carbon Hill district will be at the IOOF Hall Friday night at 7. William B. Morris and Theisen will represent the United Mine Workers. A second joint meeting for Nelsonville district truck mine operators and miners is planned at the American Legion Building next Monday night with a call for full union representation.
A suit for increased alimony filed by Mrs. Pansy Morgan against J. D. Martin was settled out of court. Attorneys for the parties announced the settlement today and terms were not disclosed publicly.
Columbus July 20 An attorney general's opinion was sought by the state board of agriculture to decide if beer may be sold at county and independent fairs The board weighs beer sales at the Ohio State Fair and pari mutuel betting in horse racing at about 100 fairs Montgomery County officials offer 1000 for Dayton fair beer privilege Other fairs seek similar action The present agriculture board reportedly opposes beer sales even if legal and could withhold 800 state aid from boards not complying.
In Cleveland on July 20, delegates at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention overruled leader Al vaniey Johnston opposing a pay reduction. Johnston’s base pay falls from 15000 to 10000 annually. Assistant grand chiefs drop from 4500 to 6000, and The Engineers Journal editor-manager from 6000 to 4800.
Bucyrus Ohio will present its case to Federal Railroad Coordinator Eastman arguing that moving the New York Central repair shops from Bucyrus to Cleveland would cause financial loss to local landlords merchants and others who depend on shopworkers income.
Washington reports the National Recovery Administration plans a voluntary blanket code to raise wages and shorten hours for white collar workers. Hugh S. Johnson pushes for a 35 hour max for most industries and a 40 hour cap for office workers with a $15 weekly minimum, awaiting Roosevelt’s approval.
Beverly Hills letter notes California isolation as Sister Aimee monopolizes press coverage. Remark on Dempsey Balbo and photographers in London. asks if states weighed bourbon and whisky. mentions Oklahoma ahead of record. cites high sales tax in California. Ends with personal sign off.
KHABAROVSK Siberia July 20 p Wiley Post American around the world flier, recovering delays, arrived from Rukbrovo at 7 35 Wednesday and left at 9 58 p m for Fairbanks Alaska. The 3 000 mile hop to Fairbanks was the most dangerous yet, 30 hours 16 minutes ahead of the Gatty record, with aims to reach Floyd Bennett Airport New York before 8 01 p m EST Sunday. His Winnie Mae and motor were in good shape for a flight across the Okhotsk Sea Kamchatka and Bering Sea toward Mt McKinley, a section that previously caused James Mattren's disaster.
Philadelphia July 20 two men tried to kidnap wealthy real estate dealer Frank A McClatchy 44. They sought his brother John H McClatchy head of the real estate firm but abandoned that plan and abducted Frank who was driving them to a suburban property. He fought them off and was shot in the chest. Authorities from local and Federal agencies pursued the suspects.
Clyde and Ivy Barrow, identified desperadoes, breached a raid cordon at a cabin near Platte City Missouri. They opened rapid fire on officers, wounded three, and fled in a car north on US 8 Highway 71 with a woman accomplice. One fugitive possibly gravely hurt.
Jefferson County voters face ballot confusion as the August primary looms. The five foot two inch by three foot four inch ballot cannot be fully displayed in the county's new election booth, potentially impeding voters at polling places.
Secretary of State George Myers said Ohio would vote on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment on November 7 after he would not appeal a state supreme court decision. The ruling held the repeal convention bill not subject to referendum. The Anti-Saloon League had petitioned for a November referendum.
Postmaster General Farley told President Roosevelt that Congress will repeal the Eighteenth Amendment by Christmas. The Ohio case on repeal convention delegates ends with Myers ruling no U.S Supreme Court appeal, while the drys vow to push dry delegate elections. In Cleveland, a Prohibition repeal forecast predicts whisky supply limited to one million gallons for sale nationwide after repeal.
In Youngstown on July 20 a denatured alcohol drum exploded while boys used it as a blow torch. Three boys were killed. a fourth boy and two men were injured as fumes ignited from a valve. Police say the youths were experimenting with the empty drum.
Washington July 20 The survey of bread prices in 32 cities by Frederick C Howe consumers' counsel of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration shows average increases of less than one cent per pound. The rise is cited as a small margin under the maximum deemed justifiable by higher wheat costs.
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