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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1934
Page
1
March 1 report says coal mines in Ohio returned to full operation after weeks of restraint. East Coal Operators' Association says most mines are at capacity, signaling a strong season despite shortages. Rail rate increases and higher demand anticipate busy spring transport for Southern Ohio coal.
The county A employment office announced a drastic reduction in staff with several workers discharged while three youths remain ineligible due to registration issues. Re-employment options were discussed as the program plans additional ship deliveries and food distributions to families.
A tragic incident in Mozna village leaves eleven children fatally harmed while playing near a shell explosion. Polish authorities report casualties among young residents as investigations begin.
A new initiative replaces retrained broadcasters with a national radio program as part of a broader push to modernize broadcasting. Officials say the change aims to streamline content and broaden reach across regions.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau told a House committee that current monetary policy is an experiment with no six month forecast, and a more permanent policy will take at least nine months to emerge. Roosevelt to seek authority for reciprocal trade agreements and tariff adjustments, plus a home loan bond guarantee.
Sportsmen and farmers report heavy wildlife losses from deep snow and cold. Quail coveys frozen, hawks and foxes increase predation, and many birds struggle to find natural food. They urge building shelters from rails, logs, or corn fodder to protect quail until spring.
L A Boulay state engineer for the Public Works Administration sent eleven Ohio municipal applications for aid on public improvements to Washington. Projects include Meigs County Middleport gas transmission system estimated 175000 with loan 130000 and grant 45000 and Athens County York Township rural school project 9700 with loan 7000 and grant 2700 plus Waterloo Consolidated School district project 40000 with loan 28000 and grant 12000.
Youngstown report states Frank Flaherty aged 23 perished while rescuing his three sisters and a brother from a house fire. He went into a kitchen corner to warn them, then crawled in as flames spread and was found by firemen later.
Mrs. R. H. McGreevy, 79, longtime resident and last of the first cousins of General Philip Sheridan, died at her Columbus home Wednesday after a brief illness.
The Public Utilities Commission in Columbus revised its rules of evidence to expedite hearings on rate appeals. Commissioner Frank W. Geiger said the changes could shave months from decision times and save thousands of dollars for states and cities involved. The rules set time limits, streamline expert testimony, and allow the commission to present its own engineer evidence on par with other experts.
Dayton authorities sought the arsonist behind a $50,000 home fire that destroyed the residence of George D. McCann, once a Union Trust director. A garage note accused McCann of causes and warned he would learn what it is to be without a home.
A 4000 worker Toledo strike ended as workers returned to shops this morning after reaching a satisfactory settlement on wage and union differences with their employers. The action had threatened broader impact on automotive production nationwide and the workers appeared pleased to resume their jobs.
Athens County Probate Judge 8 M Johnson issued 18 marriage licenses in February, up from 10 in February 1933. January added 23 applications, versus 12 in January 1933, continuing a large 1934 increase over the prior year.
The National Labor Board referred the Weirton Steel dispute to the Department of Justice for immediate action after an all day February 27 executive session. It reported that despite efforts, the company has refused to cooperate in holding workers' elections for collective bargaining and unanimously urged legal prosecution based on evidence that a substantial number of Weirton employees want an election.
A Los Angeles jury sentenced two men, Harry Brooks and William Tanner, to death for abducting and torturing a local attorney at gunpoint. The verdict marked California’s first use of capital punishment for kidnapping. Tanner’s sentence depends on a sanity hearing.
In Vienna the Nazi threat to wage relentless war was postponed seven days, easing weeks of crisis. Nazis cancelled a nationwide public display planned to test strength, possibly influenced by a government order to mobilize 100,000 troops and Heimwehr forces to quell disturbance.
The letter lampoons the cold snap and political life from Washington to New York. Rogers mocks missing 51 thousand, deep snow, lobbyists freezing outside congressmen homes, and calls for a monument to Gen. Hugh Johnson. He notes pilgrims seeking to alter codes.
Washington March 1 A P dispatch reports NRA administrator Hugh S Johnson plans a program to boost employment by 10 percent through a 10 percent rise in hourly wages. The move targets more work through NRA and comes amid public opinion hearings before code chieftains. Johnson vows to address hours and wage rates ahead of next week’s general code authorities conference.
Washington marked 17 years of prohibition ending with a quiet midnight repeal scene. Sirens and brakes rang out as police delivered licenses enabling whiskey sales, but crowds were sparse and few outlets stocked liquor. The White House and hotels stayed dark, and Roosevelt’s new dealers were not visible.
Athens County residents must file 1933 income tax returns by March 15. Singles earning at least 1000 net or 5000 gross or married couples with 2500 net or 5000 gross owe taxes. A government statistician will aid locals, stationed in the post office March 1 to 5.
In Charleston West Virginia Carl Veon 40 was sentenced to two days in jail after loudly saying Amen three times during a robbery trial as defense counsel read from the Bible. The courtroom tense moment led to the contempt sentence.
Paris reports France moves toward a Rooseveltian era with Premier Gaston Doumergue and a salvation cabinet granted semi dictatorial powers to steer industrial and economic recovery. A plan to grant extraordinary powers until October aims to liquidate the severe agricultural problem while keeping the gold standard.
Flood warnings were issued for Toledo and Gallipolis as a rapid thaw threatens the Ohio Valley. Warmer weather was forecast for March with possible snow, while the Ohio River ran at unusually low levels amid melting snow.
New York dispatch reports Joseph Galozei was shoveling snow when a blaze tore through a five story Brooklyn tenement. Rose Galozei 31 died with their children Stephen 9 Joseph 6 and Walter 1. Angelo 14 is severely burned and expected to survive but injured.
Two people died and 19 were overcome when an illuminating gas main ruptured in South Philadelphia. Nearly 100 residents were affected as fumes swept through nearby homes.
Karl R. Leach 42 editor of The Lima News and The Lima News Publishing Co. were to face Municipal Court in Lima today on criminal libel charges filed by City Solicitor Charles W. Long. Judge Nea J. Lora was to hear the case. Long contends he was maligned in an editorial published in The Lima News on February 14, criticizing him for acting as counsel for Harry Pierpont, indicted for the murder of Sheriff Jease L. Sarber.
Pittsburgh March 1 The death toll from the Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train wreck Monday stood at ten today with the body of James R Glover of Rochester Pennsylvania a CCC member found among the debris officials said the search continued for others missing as investigators reviewed the scene and possible causes.
A severe cold snap hits Southeastern Ohio with 25 degrees below zero at the Matt Throckmorton farm near Five Points. Athens reports 15 below and Marietta claims the region’s coldest point at 14 below, marking a historic low for the area.
Emperor Kang Teh of Manchukuo has retired to a temporary palace as reports on global recognition circulate. Some retainers claim at least one European state may exchange embassies soon, but the United States Britain and France are unlikely to recognize soon. Russia's stance remains uncertain.
Norma Brighton Millen daughter of a cultured minister and wife of a man under accusation must stand trial as an alleged accomplice. Authorities say she will help the state send her husband and two other youths to the electric chair. District Attorney Dewing vows relentless prosecution of all involved amid criticism over possible immunity.
A large Canadian timber wolf is being sought on the Cedar Point Peninsula four miles north of Sandusky. It was seen by Ben Niehm while fishing on the ice near the Cedar Point shore, and authorities believe the wolf crossed Lake Erie from Canada.
March 1 report states Spain's cabinet has resigned en masse in Madrid, with an official announcement confirming the government’s step down. No immediate successor name given.
Governor White's tax commission tentatively backed a 3 percent sales tax and a 1.65 percent utilities tax to raise about 55 million dollars. The Gunsett plan would dole 23 million to schools based on attendance and allocate remaining funds to replace local revenue, cut nuisance taxes, and support pensions, with a minimum educational grant of 45 dollars per elementary pupil and 47.50 per high school pupil.
In San Luis Obispo a community dinner left nine workers dead after heavy rains grew large mushroom beds. Filipinos gathered what they thought were mushrooms and joined their two American employers Walter and Jack Huber for dinner. Victims Paolo Tabalian and others died in agony as deaths continued at a rapid pace.
In Columbus on March 1 the potential signing of Francia Schmidt from Texas Christian University as Ohio State head football coach was deferred at noon as athletic director L. W. Bt sought more time to discuss the matter with Schmidt.
Despite overcast skies and strong winds, Madison Square Garden will stage the Cosacon-tongines fight tonight in Miami. The event proceeds amid weather concerns as fans await action from the scheduled bout.
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