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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

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Ohio University Faces Budget Cut and Salary Delays

Ohio University officials consider a reduced work schedule for staff as the university awaits a $195,000 allocation in the 1935 36 budget. Acting president MicH POWER' cites governor and Legislature action, with trustees awaiting item by item review before funds for maintenance can be moved.

Ohio University Gover Univer Trustees University University Do Ie Mich Power Ginbd Senate Pats University Trens Med Columbus Nell Dhs

Veterans mark annual parade amid wind and aging ranks

In Pars, veteran groups led a sombre parade with 8 000 participants half a century after the war. H F P Russell of Ohio, with Charles I. Mena, led the march through Cadiz James Allen Layton Marion Zanesville and John chosen as senior com Ohio F S Morris vice commander Warner Medina attended. A report notes 7 483 bridges of 1 foot span must be replaced per a new survey.

Sen H. F P. Russell Alwas Charles I. Mena Cadiz James Allen Layton Marion Zanesville John Ohio F. S. Morris Warner of Medina Maes

Tax policy sparks debate on division of burden

Fragmentary item discusses proposed taxes affecting men and women after age 21, mentions divorce and dissuading cheaters, references Maine and Massachusetts, and hints at farm sales and a garage. Names Frank Beasley and BW Yous appear in scattered form amid unclear context.

Arabia Frank Reg Beasley

Two NY Men Arrested at Penn Commencement

At the University of Pennsylvania commencement two New York guests, David Dobrowsky and Joseph Cohen, were arrested by Detective Thomas Doyle who charged them with congratulating graduates while secretly searching pockets.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania David Dobrowsky Joseph Cohen New York Thomas Doyle

Hauptmann Appeals Before Jersey Court in Lindbergh Case

Bruno Richard Hauptmann’s lawyers presented a long brief and three hours of oral argument to the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals. They claim the Flemington verdict was unjust, arguing the trial used varying theories of death and that evidence about the kidnapping ladder and Charles Lindbergh’s daily court presence unfairly influenced the jury.

Trenton Bruno Richard Hauptmann Flemington Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Court of Errors and Appeals Hauptmann Hunterdon County David T. Wilentz Col Charlies A. Lindbergh

Federal Jury Indicts Waleys in Kidnaping Case

A federal grand jury indicted Harmon Waley his wife and fugitive co defendant William Mahan on Lindbergh kidnaping law conspiracy and extortion note charges. The trio faces arraignment with possible immediate guilty pleas and swift sentencing, while DOJ may delay to protect evidence until Mahan is captured.

Tacoma Wash.p Harmon Waley George Weyerhaeuser Waleys William Mahan Department of Jusagents Department of Justice Mahan Olympia

Woman Suffers Broken Knee in Gravel Fall

Mrs. Nettie Wisecarver was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis after breaking her left knee in a fall on gravel. She slipped while returning from a Presbyterian Missionary Society meeting near the Inter-City Service station at about 9 30 p m. Mrs. Wisecarver lives with Mr. and Mrs. I B Weed on Butternut Avenue.

Pomeroy Nettie Wisecarver Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Ohio Senators Back Social Security Bill in Senate Vote

The Wednesday roll call on the social security bill shows Ohio's Senators Bulkley and Donahey among 60 Democrats voting in favor.

Ohio Washington Bulkley and Donahey

Davey Attacks Education Cost At Ohio State

Ohio Governor Davey attacks Ohio State University financing arguing costs are higher than four peers and challenges President Rightmire to better staff pay. Critics call the $1,266,500 cut a midbudget political move while university heads warn of layoffs and hiring limits.

Davey Ohio State Columbus Ohio State University George W. Rightmire Buckeye Rightmire American University J. O. Engleman Kent State College Alfred J. Upham Miami University Oxford C. C. Jenkins Wilberforce University Frank E. Whittemore Akron Daniel £. Morgan Cleveland Phil 8S. Bradford Ohio

Mrs. William Eismon Dies in Athens After Illness

Mrs. William Eismon aged 57 died at her home 38 Shannon Avenue Athens. Two months earlier her son Harry died in Athens. Funeral services will be held at Jagers Funeral Home at 2 PM Sunday with burial in West State Street Cemetery. Survived by husband and children Brice Eismon Hazel Boice Akron Randolph Alonzo and Mari. Family moved to Athens from Clay County West Virginia four years ago.

William Eismon Shannon Avenue Harry Athens Jagers Funeral West State Street Fismon Brice Eismon Hazel Boice Akron Randolph Alonzo Mari Clay County W. Va

Delay on Guffey Bill Beaten by Committee

Washington reports a House Ways and Means subcommittee voted down a proposal to obtain Attorney General Cummings opinion on the constitutionality of the Guffey Snyder coal stabilization bill.

Washington Cummings House Ways and Means

Orland Williams Injured In Auto Cycle Accident

Orland Williams a 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Williams sustained a compound fracture of the right leg in an auto motor cycle crash Sunday He was transported by ambulance to a Columbus specialist Thursday for treatment.

Orland Williams Clarence Williams Columbus

Will Rogers Mock Public With Hoover Plaudits

Will Rogers writes from Santa Monica praising the Hoover reception at the San Diego world’s fair. He argues Americans swing between hero and goat, blaming the public not leaders, and notes the nation’s fickle appetite for change.

Santa Monica Calif San Diego Hoover Will Rogers

Garrett quits Athens County relief post Saturday

J. D. Garrett, Works Division manager for the Athens County relief administration, resigned and will finish his duties this Saturday. He began the role in May 1934 alongside county relief director H. M. Spang, and will join Clay-Ingles Company in Lexington Ky as a sales engineer.

J. D. Garrett Athens County Relief Administration C. C. Stillman Ohio Garrett H. M. Spang Columbus Clay-Ingles Company Lexington

France Signals Plan to Expand Navy Against Germany

Paris officials privately state France will strengthen its fleet "as much as necessary" to meet Germany. They argue the 1922 Washington Naval Treaty is null, citing the Anglo German naval accord and Britain’s breach as undermining the Versailles treaties. France seeks to keep relations with Britain stable while pursuing agreements with Italy and England on security pacts.

Germany Paris France Great Britain Chamber of Deputies Italy England

Child Scalded When He Upsets Pot of Grease

A 19 month old, son of Charles Tribe of 72 Central Avenue, reached a pot of hot grease in the kitchen and scalded shoulders and chest. The child was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital and released the same evening with improved condition. Also reported Bobby Jones underwent appendicitis surgery in Atlanta.

Charlies Tribe Charles Tribe Central Avenue F. C. Tribe Sheltering Arms Athens

Roosevelt Plans New NRA Companion to Share the Wealth

President Roosevelt eyes a companion to the Share the Wealth taxes as he advances a vast social security program now approved by Congress. The proposal would tax payrolls to fund old age pensions, unemployment insurance, and aid to dependent children, with specifics on state and federal roles and phased employer contributions.

Roosevelt NRA Washington Congress Senate Treasury

Union Trades Plan Walkout Amid Columbus Packing Strike

The Columbus Federation of Labor plans a general sympathy strike with a referendum among 15 000 to 18 000 workers from 67 locals to pressure Columbus Packing Co to settle a 10 week strike. A Z Larsson presides as mediation and negotiations stall over closed shop issues.

Columbus Columbus Federation of Labor Columbus Packing Co A. Z. Larsson

New Ohio Liquor Rules Prepared Ahead of Septembr Act

Columbus Ohio state liquor control board prepares regulations to replace current rules when the new liquor control act becomes effective on September 5.

Columbus Ohio State Liquor Control Board

Utah to Execute Delbert Green by Firing Squad

Delbert Green, condemned for a triple murder in Farmington Utah, will be executed by firing squad on June 26. After five years of appeals and resentencing he lost the final appeal, making him the first to die by rifle fire in nearly a decade in the United States.

Delbert Green Utah United States Europe Central America Farmington

Ohio estimates 49 million for roads in 1935 program

Columbus reports a state survey showing 1935 funds for the highway bureau at 49,310,000 dollars. Projections include 4,565,000 federal aid, 35,000,000 emergency relief, and 9,745,000 from the gasoline tax. The plan notes matching requirements and deadlines for federal and relief funds.

Columbus State Highway Department Bureau of Construction National Recovery Bureau

Early Supreme Court Test Looms for Wagner Labor Bill

In Washington a key Supreme Court test for the Wagner labor disputes bill looms after its House passage. The measure creates a permanent National Labor Relations Board with five members and aims to guarantee collective bargaining rights while curbing employer interference.

Supreme Court Washington — LLP National Labor Relations Board Senate William Green American Federation of Labor NRA Labor Department

Life terms for two youths in Sheriff Leugers kidnapping

Jasper Ind judge John L Sumner handed life sentences to Bascum Ray Jr 14 and Maurice Sheridan 17 both of Huntington W Va for abducting Sheriff Ed ward Leugers earlier in the week. The pair were captured about 25 miles southwest of Jasper after the sheriff found bootleg liquor in their car. While escorting them to jail the boys drew revolvers and forced him to accompany them before releasing him shackled with his own handcuffs near Boonville.

Jasper Ind John L. Sumner Bascum Ray, Jr Maurice Sheridan Huntington W. Va Edward Leugers Here Leugers Boonville

Clara Schaefer Dies At Home In Columbus

Mrs. Clara Schaefer wife of Frank Schaefer died at her home 799 Cleveland Avenue Columbus. Body to be moved to Ewing Funeral Home for funeral Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Church. Interment in Catholic Cemetery.

Pomeroy Clara Schaefer Frank Schaefer Cleveland Avenue Columbus Ewing Funeral Home Sacred Heart Church

Appointments of relief case supervisors announced

In Columbus six counties receive relief case supervisor appointments today. Mrs. Mary H. Hart of Cleveland is assigned to fill a Gallia County vacancy.

Columbus Mary H. Hart Cleveland Gallia Countie

Roosevelt Plans Broad NRA To Boost Mass Purchasing Power

Washington reports say President Roosevelt weighs a broad National Recovery Act style measure to complement new tax plans. Advisers hint at a mass buying power aim, while critics warn it could echo Huey Long. The plan envisions higher inheritance and gift taxes, steeper top income taxes, graduated corporate rates, and curbs on holding companies. A constitutional amendment to tax future state and local securities is proposed.

Wedneadly Congress Capitol Hill Capitol Harrison Miss Senate Finance Committee Senate House

Arrests Over Motion Picture Seizure At Columbus

Six Ohio State University students and a film distributor were jailed after protesting at City Safety Director William Pealer's home over police confiscation of a motion picture. Pealer warned the film carried a Communistic angle and could hinder a strike at Columbus Packing Company, site of prior violence. The confiscated film plus an automobile and alleged Communistic literature were seized at West Jefferson and intended for exhibition there.

Columbus Onjio State University William 8. Pealer Columbus Packing Company West Jefferson Pealer

Cloud Deeds Dont Pay Vows Hero Incident In Abbeville

In Abbeville a man named Reid refused to perform good deeds after witnessing two jay birds fall from a nest. The mother jay pecked him on the forehead and drew blood. Reid sought medical care and swore off further good deeds for a time.

Abbeville, & C Reid Automobile Denier

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