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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1932

Page

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Hoover Signals Europe Must Disarm Before Debt Relief

A U S message delivered to Premier Edouard Herriot in the Swiss village of Morges urged Europe to disarm before any debt alleviation. Ambassador Gibson and French ministers discussed U.S. disarmament aims while Washington hinted at a debt relation announcement within 48 hours.

Geneva U.S Hoover Europe United States Edouard Sy France United Press Washington de Mont Blanc Morges Lausanne Hugh Gibson Norman H. Davis Herriot Joseph Paul Boncour Gibson America Pinion

Longest Day Of Year Signals Summer Arrival In Athens

Athens notes summer began at 10:23 a m with high seventies heat and a light breeze. 1932 daylight lasts from 5:03 a m to 8:04 p m while a heat wave peaked at 91 yesterday afternoon and a 65 night followed. Hocking River levels fell .15 foot to 2.80 feet as swimmers enjoy the pool above White's Mill dam.

Athens Oureau Hocking White's Mill

Junior in education charged with driving car with painted over plates

Waitt M. Darrow 28 of Granville was arrested Monday in Columbus on a charge of driving his car with painted over 1981 license plates. He told detectives he could not buy tags while working through college. He was released on $25 bond.

Columbus U.R College of Education Qubo State University Waitt M. Darrow Granville George Ryder O. C. Loos

Will Expects Real Show When Party Of Jefferson Meets

Beverly Hills column reports Will predicts a grand Democratic gathering in Chicago with 1,100 delegates and spirited speculation about nominees. Fort Worth and Texan fans rally for Little Jack Garner as Texas sends more delegates than to Houston. Radio audiences probed for the elusive "good man" question.

Will Jefferson Beverly Hills Calif Fort Worth Tex Splendid American Airways Texas Chicago Houston Jack Garner Ritchie

Field Day prep at Southern Experiment Farm in Carpenter

The Southeastern Experiment Farm at Carpenter brakes routine this week for Field Day on Thursday. The orchard is mowed, plots squared, roads cut, and each plot marked for test treatments. A picnic and lunch stand by the Carpenter Community Church Ladies Aid Society is arranged, with speaking seats, swings, and a merry-go-round for children.

Carpenter S. C. Hartman Ladies Aid Society Carpenter Community Church F. D. Lewis Ohio Seed Improvement Association Ed King Mr. Fry Vinton County C. N. Jones Albany C. Hartman

Police Guard Roads In National Search For Explosive Car

Police patrolled all highways into Washington in a search for a maroon colored coupe reported loaded with high explosives. The car reportedly left New York yesterday driven by two desperate men. New York police feared occupants planned to blow up a government building.

Washington U.P New York United States Secret Service W. H. Moran

Democrats Favor Repeal at National Convention

Democratic resolutions committee shows strong support for repeal or submission to states on repeal. Members favor bi metals, unemployment relief, and debt relief stance. Emphasis on governmental economy and fair taxation.

Chicago U.P Democratic National Convention Resolutions Committee United Press

Merchant 76 Dies in Cincinnati

Lorenzo Donault aged 76, a well known Cincinnati merchant, died today of infirmities of age according to this city report from June 21.

Merchant Cincinnati Lorenzo Donault

Borah Declines Hoover Backing Dampens Hoover Support

Democrats in Chicago cheered as Senator Borah said he would not back President Hoover on the Republican platform. The decision sparks talk of party splits, with Dry forces viewing Borah as a potential vote siphon while Roosevelt allies label John J. Raskob as part of a group seen opposing Roosevelt.

United Press Chicago U.R Borah Hoover Senator Borah Roosevelt Republican Party

Local Youths Admit Robbing Berry Hotel

Two Athens youths and a girl companion confessed to robbing the Berry Hotel last Friday after earlier admitting a filling station holdup in Marion. Cabean and Hanning, about 23, told how they wore masks and escaped with 57 dollars, riding in a car owned by Hanning. They were held in jail at Upper Sandusky as police planned further prosecutions.

Athens Marion Berry Hotel Finsterwald Robert 8 Wood Harmon Cabean Clarence Hanning Cabean and Hanning Lillian Johnson Guysville Upper Sandusky Cabean Toledo Upper Sanctuary

Striking workers clash with deputies at Warner Mine

Deputy sheriffs and Ohio National Guardsmen used tear gas bombs to scatter a crowd of strikers near Steubenville at the Warner Coal & Supply Company mine, preventing men from going to work, according to Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson.

Columbus Ohio National

Lindberghs Mark Second Anniversary Of Birth

Englewood New Jersey June 21 Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of Charles A Lindbergh Jr birth The Lindberghs observe the day in sorrow as their baby remains missing The mother Mrs Dwight W Morrow shares the birthday also on June 26 The baby was abducted from the Lindbergh home near Hopewell and found dead five miles away after a national furore

Englewood N. J O.R Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Sourland Hille Dwight W. Morrow Mrs. Lindbergh Lindberghs Morrow Hopewell

Prohibition Leader Predicts Big Third Party Move

D Leigh Colvin of New York, head of the Prohibition Party national committee, predicted in Indianapolis that this year's campaign will bring the biggest third party movement since 1860. He arrived to organize the party's national convention set for July 5 in the city.

Indianapolis Ind D. Leigh Colvin New York Prohibition Party

Talking movie of appendix removal in medical teaching

The article notes surgeons filming operative procedures in color with explanatory narration for medical schools. A major operation yields three reels priced at 85 per reel. It jokes about patient wakefulness and the ease of renting via a classified ad in The Messenger, then lists a 1 room house for rent on Central Ave with bath gas electricity vestment and parlor furnace.

Browight Gentral Ave Charles L, Rardin

Senate to Vote on Relief and Cut Plans for Government

Washington report says Congress anticipates adjournment by week’s end as a $2 billion Democratic relief bill and a $150 million economy measure advance. Hoover may take a 20 percent voluntary pay cut. federal workers face a five day week and furloughs with pay.

Congress Hoover Washington Senate House la Follette Repn Wis Reconstruction Corporation

Garner Urges Repeal of Eighteenth Amendment

Washington June 2 Speaker Garner urged repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment saying he voted against prohibition when it was proposed and never believed it sound or workable. His stance was stated in a formal message on current political issues.

Washington Garner Congress

Fire Burns Garage in Nelsonville Neighborhood

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a two story frame garage owned by Fred Wolf in Nelsonville. A sedan inside was burned while nearby homes were saved after the Nelsonville Fire Department formed a bucket line to fight the blaze.

Nelsonville Fred Wolf Mason City Hill Wolf Brush Fork Coal Company New Pittsburgh Nelsonville Fire Department Asbury McCombs

Miners dispersed at Rivesville and Monongah mines in West Virginia

State police halted a strike disturbance at the Rivesville Mine after stones were thrown at trucks. Two men were injured in a similar clash at the Monongah Mine as United Mine Workers officials plan a Thursday wage talks with operators still nonunion.

Fairmont W. Va Rivesville West Virginia Mine Workers of America

Tear Gas Bombs Rout Pickets at Millfield No 6 Camp

Villagers in Flushing New York report a mob of 200 coal miners attacking four men en route to the A and P Mine near Cadi. The injured were Chester Adams John Evans Harvey Humphrey and Thomas Haines. Authorities plan 20 extra deputies as tension rises with Provident Mine reopening.

Millfield No 6 Flushing Chester Adams John Evans Harvey Humphrey Thomas Haines Cadi St. Clairsville Provident

Pickets Fired Upon as National Guard Clears Millfield Field

Tear gas and tear bombs were used by guardsmen to disperse pickets at Millfield No. 6 mine land near Sunday Creek. Several injuries were reported including a man shot in the leg and a worker struck by brick. Guardsmen and National Guard units from Cincinnati and Chillicothe arrived to maintain order as the field was cleared after earlier warnings to leave.

Sunday Creek Coal Company Millfield National Guard Wayne Wingett David Smith Sunday Creek Wey Ha Ffta Lick Run Mills Field Wingett Herbert Parker Sunday Employe Me William Pete) Cole Cara Warren V. Sprague Cole Athena Parke Route 13 Hi Theisen, Sr Win Ohio National Guard Cincinnati Chillicothe Washington, D. H 166Th Regiment The Day Creek Coal Company Millfield No Manhattan Coal Chauncey Manhattan Pany Corning and Chaney

Baker Favored As Dark Horse At Convention

CHICAGO June 21 Ohio's 23 votes in the Democratic national convention may decide the fate of many aspirants to the presidential nomination. James A Farley predicts Roosevelt will win on the first ballot if Ohio joins New York. Ohio may back Governor George White or another favorite son for several ballots, delaying Roosevelt's rise. Newton D Baker, often mentioned, holds a favored position in a deadlock while Alfred E Smith's opposition looms.

Chicago Ohio James A. Farley New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Newton D. Baker

Garfield Denounces Borah on Prohibition Plank

James R. Garfield, chairman of the Republican Resolutions committee, accused Senator Borah of misinterpreting the party stance on prohibition. Garfield spoke amid Senate inquiries and ahead of planned Republican statements on preventing a return of the saloon, with White House silence noted.

Washington U.P Borah James R. Garfield Republican Resolutions Committee White House Garfield Senate Cleveland Union Hoover Garfield

Man Pleads Guilty To Failing To Light Car

Howard Alexander of New Straitsville pleaded guilty in Mayor's Court to driving a car without lights. He was fined 1 dollar plus costs and jailed for nonpayment of the amount. The case arose in Nelsonville on June 21.

Nelsonville Howard Alexander New Straitsville Athens County

Borah Declines to Support Hoover on Prohibition

Idaho Senator William K Borah a leading progressive and dry fighter refuses to back President Hoover for re election over the Chicago prohibition plank. He blasts the platform calling the ban vague and repeal like while administration leaders seek to salvage unity ahead of a campaign decision.

Washington U.pb William K. Borah Idaho Hoover Chicago Borah Kile Boraha

Rioters Kill 25 in Chile Amid Martial Law

In Santiago 25 people were killed and 75 injured as rioters clashed with authorities. A bakers strike threatened bread shortages while the socialist government ordered martial law. Extremist groups attacked carabineros stations in Santiago and Valparaiso, with regular troops sent to Valparaiso to aid police.

Santiago Chile U.R Valparaiso Carabineroa

Man Kills Three in Rage Over Stepchildren in Paterson

Mohammed Dosti 32 killed wife Minnie and two stepsons Hy man Simmons 21 and Benjamin Simmons 17 and wounded Ruth Simmons 15 in a night long rampage in Paterson New Jersey. The Turkish immigrant blamed clashes over oriental standards and the children's rebellion after marrying into the family.

Paterson N. J U.P Mohammed Dosti Minnie Hyman Simmons Benjamin Simmons Ruth Simmons Dosti

Gas escape knocks out workers along Bronx Mt Vernon line

About forty men and women in industrial plants along the Bronx to Mt Vernon county line were overcome today by chlorine gas from an escape in a process line. The workers were treated on site and several were hospitalized for observation. Local fire squads and health officials investigated the incident to determine the source and prevent further exposure.

New York Bronx Mt. Vernon County Caruther Cemienmee Tee

White Company Wins 435 Motor Tracts Order

The White Company received a $1,500,000 contract from the United States Post Department for 435 six cylinder motor trucks. Postmaster General Walt F Brown signed the agreement, enabling 3000 workers at the White plant to shift to a five day week as heavy delivery trucks are completed for city use.

Cleveland White Company United States Post Department Walt. F. Brown Rima Wa

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