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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1932
Page
9
The California bonus army unit plans to march toward Washington with aim to pressure for pro veter an benefit laws. Police and officials brace for eviction battles as crowds gather near Anacostia and Pennsylvania Avenue amid court delays and tense posts.
Weather bulletin from Columbus warns of a cooler weekend ahead after a stretch of heat and storms. Reported fatalities from heat and recent storms rise across the region as Lake Erie logged winds and property damage. temperatures stay in the low nineties in many areas, with ongoing weather alerts and emergency responses.
Heat waves push temperatures near 275 in spots while rains and cooling winds bring relief in much of the region. Forecasters say the heat should ease by the weekend though some western sites remain hot. Tornado-like conditions are not reported.
Reported in Rochester Minnesota a fatal incident followed an underage drinking gathering near the Zumbro River. Police arrested two men and questioned their involvement in escorting the girls to the event. Partial remains were recovered, and a reconstruction of events was begun by investigators. The article also notes a broader discussion about Hoover era home loan measures and potential economic relief.
The final Census Bureau retail report for Ohio outlines total state sales near a multi billion dollar level with chains and independents contributing varying shares. It notes the large share of sales from department stores and mass merchandisers while detailing store counts and employee mix across sectors.
The conference adjourned at 3240 pm after voting 1 to 2 on a resolution to pause work. Negotiations will continue during the summer with a September 27 reconvening date set for the steering committee and a four month reassignment period for the conference committee.
Rescue teams saved a number of people after a boat overturned near the coast. Survivors included a woman and child, while others were pulled from the water as the vessel sank quickly.
The report describes a proposed statewide referendum on liquor limits in Texas as part of party primary voting. Voters faced a yes or no ballot on resubmitting a constitutional amendment and restricting liquor sales practices. The piece notes legal constraints and mentions Governor candidates in a three way race including Roca Sterling and Miriam A Mal.
The body of 66 year old William Euchenberger was recovered after he drowned while swimming with friends at Mentor-on-the-Lake in Mentor Harbor. Earlier reports note another drowning incident involving a 26 year old Clivener King as waters claimed a life during a similar outing.
The jury for the lynching case of South Point men accused of abducting Luke Murray from jail and beating him to death, with his body thrown in the Union River, was expected to be seated after venire was exhausted yesterday. Twenty prospective jurors remain to be examined today.
A stray Washington message argues for friendship with Soviet Russia amid world diplomacy strains. In Wilmington North Carolina Mr John Cashman was killed in a street collision with a vehicle driven by Fred Hartman. Berlin reports a day of street fighting as Prussia shifts to a new conflict tone. New Philadelphia autopsy reviews a man who died after eating a sandwich and harming his wife.
A damaged report describes the Wabash Railroad closure and a freight train derailment near a station. Officials removed the station from service after a wreck damaged tracks and facilities.
The famed Broadway producer Ziegfeld dies after a period of illness. Reports say his passing came as the theater world mourns a notable figure associated with American stage shows.
Four police officers were indicted on murder charges in connection with the death of Hye Stark in jail. Prosecutors say Stark died after an alleged beating at police headquarters with a deputy chief accused of kneeling on his neck and compressing his torso. Witnesses testified they saw Stark beaten and laid motionless in the basement cell area.
The Busy Bee Food Club met at the leader's home on Thursday for a business session followed by a program. Visitors included Mrs TM Craxyford Mrs Faith Channel Wary fael Heton Willers Ada Rath Sun. refreshments of cake and ice cream were served. The next meeting date was not decided.
In Columbus on July 23 a Mortgagors League of Ohio formed to unite about 600000 mortgagors. The group aims to improve understanding between lenders and borrowers, press for reasonable rates, uniform laws, and funds to reserve mortgage payments for interest when a borrower cannot pay.
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