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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1933
Page
1
March 1 report states the LaGuardia McKeown debt revision measure won final approval in the Legislature with amendments. The bill, designed to ease foreclosures, allows debtors to seek court or commissioner approval for debt restructurings and sets provisions for creditor participation and potential road reorganization under Commerce Commission oversight.
President-elect Roosevelt shows steady improvement after being wounded. Reports say he slept well and his condition eased in the 36 hours following the shooting. Doctors from New York monitor his status as public updates describe a courageous fight against the injuries.
The Senate Democrat led panel reviewed a resolution by Sen. Buckman to create a fund to aid a state bank and department. The governor would appoint a nonpartisan administrator to oversee the fund and ensure steady support for the bank.
A fragmented notice references a slander case involving a named advocate and a senator. The readable text hints at a legal action, dates, and official proceedings, but key details remain obscured in the OCR.
In Pomeroy, John Fisher a commercial teacher now mentors his former teacher Mrs. Claude Nease who once taught him at Minersville. Nease, now widowed with two daughters, has joined the high school staff in the commercial department alongside her former pupil.
Berlin reports President von Hindenburg issued an emergency decree making death the penalty for treason including disclosing military secrets or distorting facts to harm the nation. More than 200 Communists were under arrest as a Comintern order threatens recall to Moscow and death if leaders do not topple the regime.
Cecil Siders of Gallia County pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the Maple Shade residence of Mrs. Luin Fraley. Judge W R White imposed an indeterminate sentence of one to 15 years in the Ohio Penitentiary. John Casey confessed implicating Siders, Boyd Bowen and Jack Nibert in the chicken theft ring. Casey was bound over to the grand jury on $300 bond after pleading not guilty.
Norwalk city council at a special meeting charged off February electric bills as paid in full for municipal power plant patrons. The utility shows a roughly $108,000 surplus and will remit over $9,000 to domestic and commercial consumers to ease citizens debt during bank strain.
Logan March 1 A farmer from eastern county originator of a spring cure offers concentrated sassafras tea. He boiled the roots to create a potent extract where a teaspoonful makes a cup of tea for local citizens.
Glen Lawson of Syracuse remained weakened by blood loss and showed no improvement, two days after four youths attacked him at a Monkey Run dance hall. Stanley Rea Earl Shoemaker George Veney and Harry Booth faced assault with intent to kill charges. Lawson had been conscious the night of the fight but grew delirious Monday after returning home.
An advance in roofing prices prompts buyers to act now with rolls priced at 50c 1 05 and 1 30 per roll The note mentions a loss of a black traveling bag between Lancaster and Hocker on Saturday and notes ground corn cobs as an ideal Utter at low prices.
Betty LeMaster, eight years old, is celebrated for rescuing her sister from beneath a freight train in Chauncey. She lost seven fingers in the attempt and is staying with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Love, in Chauncey as Carnegie Medal recognition arrives.
Thousands of visitors flooded into Washington for the inauguration as the city prepared for the event. Officials projected up to 250000 attendees before the swearing in of President Elect Roosevelt on Saturday. Demand for hotel rooms surged with inflated rates and few vacancies. About 2000 residents listed spare bedrooms with the inaugural committee, charging about $4 per day. Arrangements were made to park sleeping cars and buses at rail and motor terminals.
The Tokyo government blamed the United States for Britain’s arms embargo on the Far East. Japan expressed deep concern over the Anglo Japanese rift and said it would not protest the charge that Tokyo violated the League Covenant. Secretary Stimson spoke with Ambassador Debuchi in Washington to explain U.S. policy in a friendly tone without offering concrete proposals.
Akron detectives investigate the death of 38 year old Mrs. Anna Eyock in the Kenmore district. Her 13 year old daughter Rose testified that a man pushed her mother down stairs during an argument. The girl said she was instructed to prepare the body for burial after the death. An undertaker notified police upon finding a fractured skull.
Gallia County jury acquitted Walter McFarland and Orville Walters both 21 of near Vin ton on breaking and entering with intent to rape at the residence of Martha Wiggins, 72, near Morgan Center in January. Trial of Worthy Leach for burglary and larceny was begun with five state and four defense witnesses.
Criminal syndicalism charges against novelist Theodore Dreiser and party members tied to coal field labor investigations in Kentucky were dismissed by Circuit Judge D. C. Jones in Pineville.
Banks in Pomeroy Middleport and Racine revert to a uniform plan limiting withdrawals above 200 dollars, with full access for deposits up to 200 and new deposits unrestricted. Institutions include Pomeroy National Bank Farmers Bank First City Bank Citizens National Bank Racine Home Bank and First National Bank in Racine. Ohio voters will decide in November on state prohibition repeal under the McCrystal Smolka Resolution passed by both chambers.
A. G. Riesenberg of Cincinnati told Ohio House taxation officials that the five cent per pound malt tax proposed in a Krickenberger bill would cripple malt dealers and hurt poor consumers. He supported a two cent tax, noting it would raise about $600,000 annually, while malt is a “poor man's luxury” amid a federal three cent levy.
Cheshire March 1 The Cheshire High School juniors present Fingerprints a three act play Thursday night March 2 at 8 o'clock in the auditorium Directed by Miss Ruth Thomas the cast includes Hosey Hawks Hubert Miller Ned Thorndyke Clyde Bradbury Jimmy Lee Paul Scott Roger Whitney Jr Ora Watkins Pamina Thorndyke Mable Nichols Pauletta Whitney Hazel Rife Mrs Roger Whitney Sr Ester Baker Miss Amelia Thorndyke Ruby Ballard Mignon Mocare Kathryn Rupe Porcelia Purdy Lucille Ralph Old time fiddlers provide music. Young Men's Farming Club meets Friday at 7 30 in the agriculture room Advisor Prof C C Bowen.
Emery Sauders of Logan is jailed on a Floyd County Kentucky murder warrant. Sheriff Sol Elfinger has no word from Kentucky officials after the warrant was sent for arrest. Attorney Edwin D. Ricketts sought Governor George White's contact but could not reach him. If no action occurs, steps may be taken to release Sauders.
At the Athens Chamber of Commerce meeting Dr. E B Bryan Ohio University president predicted the banking restriction crisis would end in about ten days. He urged calm among students and faculty, noted state cash payments, and reported banks honored February salaries with drafts cashed by Athens banks.
In Washington on March 1 proposals for federal deposit guarantees were revisited as lawmakers and officials weighed steps to strengthen the banking system. Senator Borah said deposit guarantees are a topic for possible future consideration. Action before adjournment on Saturday was seen as unlikely. The House last session passed the Glass-Steagall Bill proposing a one billion dollar deposit guarantee fund, but it has stalled in the Senate banking committee.
Standard Oil of Ohio announced a one cent per gallon increase on all grades to take effect Thursday. Other firms are expected to raise prices as demand expands and wholesale oil markets firm. New prices will be 18 15 and 13 cents a gallon with four cents state tax and one cent federal tax included.
Peiping dispatch reports Japanese armies battering gateways to Chengtehfu Jehol capital. Chihfeng, a key industrial transport center, is announced captured by Japanese Manchu troops. Air bombardment clears defenses as ground forces advance, with infantry and cavalry mopping up.
President-elect Roosevelt scheduled a late day conference in New York with William H. Woodin next secretary of the treasury to review the nation wide banking situation. Roosevelt arranged the meeting in a telephone call with Woodin.
Russell W. Anderson was appointed operating receiver of the Anderson Brothers Department Store in Portsmouth, one of Southeastern Ohio’s largest retailers, announced today.
Beginning on Ash Wednesday March 1 1940 The Messenger starts a daily Lenten feature The Fellowship of Prayer will appear on Page 4 each day through Easter April 16 It is sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America and prepared under its auspices.
Beverly Hills letter argues England will not sell war materials to Japan while the U S seeks to remain neutral and avoid taking sides. The writer critiques U S policy as hypocritical and focused on profits over humanitarian aims.
TRAVERSE CITY Mich March 1 Ernest G Liebold Henry Ford's missing secretary rested in a hotel room guarded by a state trooper and a Do Not Disturb sign as searches were called off. Associates believe he suffered a nervous breakdown from labor as Ford's fiscal agent reorganizing two Detroit banks. He said I just had to get away and I had only one and a half hours sleep a night.
The Ohio House approved the McNamee Bill to create a state highway patrol with up to 60 officers. The measure, backed by the administration, moves to the Senate and ties the patrol to the highway director with funding from maintenance funds. Cost estimates start at 165000 dollars, then about 123900 annually, with expected revenues from fines and enforcement around 1 million dollars.
Denver police believe Charles Boettcher II was abducted by skilled local amateurs. Chief Albert T. Clark identified two suspects but withheld further details to avoid hindering the investigation.
Chicago report says screen star Lila Lee plans to wed director George Hill soon. Lee previously married actor James Kirkwood in the motion picture industry.
Ohio banks and public agencies navigate emergency withdrawal caps amid statewide stringency. Toledo and Columbus act to cap at 5 percent while others impose 1 to 10 percent limits. state leaders plan talks on easing restrictions as payrolls are paid and cash dispatched to major centers. Public and private sectors adapt with new accounts and cash payments. West Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee also impose or extend bank withdrawal controls in alignment with Ohio measures.
Charleston March 1 The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill legalizing manufacture and sale of 3.05 percent beer despite objections of unconstitutionality. Sponsor Delegate J Pat Beacom Democrat said the measure would raise about 280000 annually in waxes and he has also introduced bills seeking repeal of much of the state's prohibition laws.
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