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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

1

Ohio House to take up Classified Intangible Tax Bill

A United Press poll shows the Classified Intangible Tax Bill likely to pass the Ohio House despite strong opposition led by Rep. Sheppard Akron. The measure was set as a special order after the Taxation Committee recommended it 14 to 8, with a minority report opposing the bill for reducing homeowner relief and benefiting corporations.

Columbus U.P House United Press House Taxation Committee Carl D. Sheppard Akron

Auto Tax Bill Wins Approval

LUMBUS June 3. The automobile License Tax Bill, a companion to the Classified In vigible Tax Bill, was approved by the House Taxation Committee and recommended for passage by a 13 to 8 vote. The Senate had passed it last Monday night. It rejected Rep. Secrest’s lower rate proposal and Spaght’s flat $1 license tag tax from consideration.

Arel Sheppard Ohio House Taxation Committee Senate House Lumbus U.R R. T. Secrest Noble County Oakley Spaght Akron Vail Cleveland Roberts Stark Ward Geauga Gardison Cincinnati Maddux Johnson Lake Goodwin Butler Burk Huron Baum Allen Barr Mildren Washington Schumacher Secrest Webbe Nelson Fayette Whitney Delaware Bostwick Madison Creesy Ashtabula Cramer Toledo Brenneman Morrow Spaght

Cottage Sites Planned on Walton League Farm

A blueprint of summer cottage lot sites on the Athens Izaak Walton League farm in Waterloo Township is displayed at Jones Novelty Store. League officials intend to sell the lots after improvements. Anglers from Athens and nearby areas are invited to join Athens members for practice casting at the Athens State Hospital grounds Thursday night at o'clock.

Walton League Farm Sir_ veyed Athens Izaak Walton League Waterloo Township Jones Novelty Store League Athens State Hospital

Pacifist Clergymen Attacked Over Law Violations

General MacArthur assails pacifist clergymen for allegedly encouraging law breaking. He cited that 54 percent of 99,372 ministers would refuse arms, arguing Christians may be warriors. He warned such stance could criminalize individual conduct and erode law.

Ents MacArthur Kirby Page Jesus Christ

Arthur Brisbane Commentary Copy Riged By King Features

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Government borrowing looms as surplus funds tapped

A clipped commentary notes Uncle Sam, already flush with surplus wealth two years ago, will borrow again to cover needs totaling eight hundred million dollars and more as the borrowing continues.

Sam

Private monopolies and city ownership of water supply

The speaker muses that private firms would monetize hot water with meters and sell it to cities, arguing that cities should not engage in business. Yet they note that Icelanders lack certain assets and foresee a future when communities may manage their own natural monopolies, though it is distant.

General Mitchell Praises Autogyro Flight in Virginia

General William Mitchell returns to Middleburg Virginia after testing an Autogyro described as almost straight up and down. He notes the craft can fly at 120 miles an hour with easy maneuvering and vertical rise capabilities.

William Mitchell Middleburg Virginia Mitchell

Two Veterans Take Flight From Washington to Pitcairn Field

General Mitchell and Major Ocker, each 51, flew from Washington to Pitcairn Field near Philadelphia in a small two seater. Despite five years since their last flight, they found flying remembered like swimming and urged keeping eyes lungs heart and nerves in good shape. Continued on Page 4.

General Mitchell Washington Pitcairn Field Philadelphia Major Ocker

Texas Guinan Departs Paris After Farewell to France

In Le Havre on June 3, Texas Guinan led a retinue of 20 showgirls and a white horse off the ship, declaring her last farewell to France before the return voyage to America. The star proclaimed a defiant quip about French tastes, saying 50 million Frenchmen can be wrong.

LE Havre France Texas Guinan Paris America

Houses for Rent in The Messenger Columns

Long hours could be saved by checking the Houses for Rent column in The Messenger. The column lists desirable houses available in specific locations, helping readers save time and effort in finding a suitable home.

Messenger

Holiday Is Tragedy in Bordeaux Bridge Collapse

A celebration for the new Bridge St. Denis De Piles over the Isle River ended in disaster when the structure collapsed during a test. About 50 pedestrians and 9 children were swept into the river, with 12 dead and 32 injured admitted to hospital as recovery efforts continued.

Bordeaux France U.R St. Denis de Piles Isle River Gironde

Brick Approved for Route 50 Repairs in Ohio Counties

Pomona Grange adopted a resolution at New Marshfield Tuesday night allowing brick to be used on seven miles of U S Route 50 in Athens and Vinton Counties. A E Potter Albany Grange legislative agent spoke on proposed tax measures under consideration by the Ohio Legislature. Six candidates were initiated and a lunch was served.

Athens Vinton Pomona Grange A. E. Potter Albany Grange Ohio

Wheat prices break Chicago on Farm Board withdrawal

June wheat futures fell sharply on the Chicago Board of Trade after reports the Farm Board withdrew support from new crop deliveries at Minneapolis, Duluth and interior markets.

Chicago U.P Farm Board Minneapolis Duluth Otter Chicago Board of Trade

Three Children Die In Barn Fire Near New Alexandria

Three young children burned to death in a barn near New Alexandria Pennsylvania when the structure was set alight with matches they were playing with.

Greensburg U.P New Alexandria

Weather summary from regional report

Yesterday’s highs list Phoenix 102 El Paso 94 North Platte 94. Today’s lows noted Battleford 30 Nedosa 38 Prince Albert 34. Disturbance over the lake region will bring warm unsettled weather with possible showers near Lake Exile tonight and Thursday.

Phoenix el Paso North Platt Ttleford Minnedosa Prince Albert Lake Exile

Hearst Urges 3 Billion for Public Works to Lift Nation

William Randolph Hearst told a Columbia Broadcasting Network audience that immediate federal funding of 3 billion dollars for public improvements would lift the national mood and restore prosperity. He criticized President Hoover for abandoning his program of large scale projects, saying the government knows how to fix the crisis but has been slow to act.

New York William Randolph Hearst United States Hearst Hoover Columbia Broadcasting Company

Cameronian Wins 148th Derby at Epsom Downs

The favorite Cameronian wins the Derby before 500000 spectators at Epsom, Orpen second, Sandwich third, earning a $69500 purse and $145500 to Joseph Kennedy of Boston for Irish Sweep tickets. Americans O Connor and Hill win $72750 each for Orpen, Horowitz and Coyle win $48500 each for Sandwich.

Epsom Downs U.P John A. Dewar Cameronian Orpen Sandwich Joseph Kennedy Boston British Isles New York U.R Thomas O’connor George Hill Norway Maine L. Horowitz William Coyle Cincinnati

Handcuffs Robber Strikes Highland Park Bank

A bandit used a shotgun swung through a skylight at the Highland Park Branch of Hamilton National Bank in Chattanooga to cuff the night staff as they arrived. He forced the assistant manager to surrender $6,617.10 in cash, with one $50 Liberty Bond among the loot. The robbery was announced by bank president T. R. Preston.

Chattanooga Tenn U.P Highland Park Hamilton National Bank T. R. Preston

Television brings Derby to homes across Europe

London reports television plus radio enabled about 5 000 home receivers to watch Cameron Ian win the Derby today while listening to commentary by a British broadcasting company. The broadcast resembled a cinema talkie, marking the first use of television for an outdoor event.

London U.P Europe Cameronian British Broadcasting Company

Chief Fears Riot At ILD Meeting In Youngstown

Police Chief Paul Lyden warned of a potential riot at an International Labor Defense meeting on June 3 in Youngstown protesting alleged police brutality. He granted a permit to ILD secretary Hannah Blumenthal for Central Square but ordered immediate dispersal if trouble looms.

Youngstown U.R International Labor Defense Paul Lyden Lyden Hannah Blumenthal Central Square

King George V Celebrates 66th Birthday in Derby Day Return

London observes King George V turning sixty six with a vigorous day that includes resuming horseback riding and a visit to Epsom Downs for the Derby. The monarch’s health appears strong as he participates in the celebrations.

London George V Epsom Downs

Nighttime Car Wash Ad Offers Sleep Wash

Classified ad notes you may have your car washed while you sleep. Mentions Black Minorca baby chicks for seven cents each and a 16 piece luncheon set for 89 cents in Nelsonville. Describes multiple low price items in short notices from The Messenger.

By the Messenger Nelsonville

Ritchie Urges Governors to Enter Debates at Meeting

Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie, amid discussion of prohibitions and federal policy, urged governors to debate controversial topics at next year’s conference. Minnesota Governor Floyd B. Olson backed a more open session, challenging the program committee’s ban on debated issues during the 1930 meeting in French Lick Indiana.

French Lick Ind U.R Floyd B. Olson Minnesota Albert C. Ritchie Maryland Ritchie United States Brench Lick Indianapolis George H. Dern Utah George White Ohio Thrax Blackwood South Carolina Alberta L. G. Mardman Georgia Harry G. Leslie Indiana

Ten Million Out For Ohio Urged

Senator R L Rohe of Seneca County told the Senate Finance Committee that a ten million dollar cut in the state appropriations bill is needed. The House bill totals about seventy four million dollars and would be tightened after Rohe’s proposal. He warned of a critical fiscal situation and urged greater government economy to ease the tax burden.

Columbus U.P Senate Finance Committee R. L. Rohe Seneca County House Senate Rohe Ohio

Day Off icers Optimistic on Prohibition Crackdown

Federal prohibition officials reported initial success in recent nationwide raids on large bootlegging rings. They claim results support forecasts that major operators will be driven from the business.

Washington U.P Prohibition

Bridge collapse in Bordeaux during tests kills ten

Ten people died and twenty were hurt when the St. Denis De Piles suspension bridge over the Gironde River collapsed during tests in Bordeaux France. Nine loaded auto trucks plunged with the span.

Bordeaux France U.P St. Denis de Piles Gironde

Speeches on Cotton Will Turn People to Silk Opines Rogers

Hollywood report notes election day with councilmen and sewers, cotton week across the south, silks set aside for luncheon club speeches on cotton, and a satirical jab at stealing farmers cotton seed to force loan dependence on Mellon.

Rogers Hollywood Calif South Mellon Will

Swear words to shape politics draw nation’s ire

Washington reports on a spillover of cursing into political life as Dawes and Butler spar with harsh language. The Supreme Court recently ruled a radio host’s profanity violated the Federal Radio Act, despite not being obscene, signaling a clash over free speech and regulation.

Washington Ambasanador Charlies G. Dawes Gen. Smedley Butler Federal Radio Commission United States Supreme Court Dawes White House General Butler United States Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Girls Wages Cut. Cleveland Industry Accused

Cleveland industry is charged with lowering wages of girls and women up to 33 1 3 percent. Elizabeth Magee, secretary of the Consumers League, cites methods such as cutting time rates by day week or hour and reducing piece rates. She notes wage cuts through discharge and reemployment at lower rates.

Cleveland Elizabeth Magee U.P Miss Elizabeth Magee The Consumers League Mias Magee

They Win $100000 In Sweepstakes At Ep som Downs

Paul Richardson a 27 year old telephone clerk and his wife a telephone operator will receive about 100000 from the Old Colonial Sweepstakes after Orpen finished second at Ep som Downs They plan to quit their jobs and celebrate as Mrs Richardson joked about not running the washing machine again until a maid arrives

Athubenville Paul Richardson Orpen Epsom Downa Hoth Mra. Richardson

Young Couple Missing Near Lima

Authorities search for Earl Truesdale and Thelma Woods who vanished Saturday night. Their car was found near a water-filled gravel pit. the pit was dragged but no bodies were located.

Lima Earl Truesdale Thelma Woods

Maple Heights elects new mayor council in Cleveland suburb

Voters in Maple Heights Village, a Cleveland suburb, approved a new mayor council form of government in a decisive ballot. The measure passed amid local campaigning as residents endorsed expanded local leadership and governance.

ACI UBC Roa Ong Tech Maple Heights Village Cleveland

Grass Cutter Killed by Mower in Worthington Repair Scene

James Morganan aged 72 of Worthington Ohio was killed when a mowing machine suddenly snapped into gear while he lay beneath it to repair the unit. He was found beneath the machine at the scene in Columbus.

Columbus James Morganan Worthington Ohio

Two Hold Up Men Shoot Walter Wounding in Store

Walter Pleukharp, 54, of South Bloomingville, was shot twice and fatally wounded in his store by two armed robbers who fled in a red coach after stealing currency and checks. A second victim Eveland survived. suspects described as dark haired bandits armed with a revolver and a black hair. Walter remains unconscious at Cherryton Hospital with critical brain injuries.

Hy Clinton Webb Weller Logan Pleukharp Ouse Eveland Anne Haae Cherrington Keveland Bol Eliinger Ly Farbearn Eveland Hocking County Nhapteroua Oni Cherrington Hospital Mat Caid South Bioocangre Sean

Debated University Oversight Resolutions Spark Legislation

State lawmakers push multiple resolutions criticizing university governance. Democ Rep Julian H Schweller seeks investigation into trustees and contracts while Rep Marty Blum calls for probe into Prof Mérwert dismissal. Democrat Rep Julius WoFington introduces pacifist act inquiry amid faculty agitation over compulsory military training.

P House of Ta Julian H. Schweller Nam County Atiow Varsity Board of Trustees Schweller Mart

Democrats Strong Vote on Tax Program in Columbus

In Columbus on June 2 Democrats claimed strong votes for a tax program tied to concessions and budget actions. The measure faced Senate debate and did not pass as proposed.

Columbus Senate’ Action Waa

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