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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
1
John L. Lewis appoints CIO vice presidents Philip Murray and Sidney Hillman to join him in peace negotiations with the American Federation of Labor, aiming to ease labor tensions and reach agreement.
The state allocated 1,250,000 for February relief to 35 counties as part of a 5,000,000 statewide relief program through June 1. Counties with existing relief balances were excluded from this distribution. Athens received 5,290 and Morgan 1,051 dollars, among others.
Fred C. Shafer announces an immediate rule for unemployment beneficiaries in Athens County to notify the relief office within 48 hours of receipt to avoid removal from direct relief WPA and surplus commodities lists. Failure to report incurs a penalty.
The Department of Justice has 165 agents on a nationwide investigation of alleged fertilizer price fixing. Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold called the identical prices hard to believe are mere coincidences and said a thorough study is underway.
The National Safety Council in Chicago urged vigorous traffic safety campaigns after reporting 2500 traffic deaths nationwide in January, 160 fewer than January 1938 but a 6 percent drop from the prior year's improvement rate.
Des Moines reports heavy snow and strong winds as residents begin to clear streets and reconnect utilities after a blizzard described as the worst in three years. Public works crews worked through the day and schools announced closures.
In Columbus the House prepared for a key vote on the Burn Ohio Coal Bill forcing public institutions to use Ohio mined coal amid fear of retaliation by neighboring states. Supporters cite mining jobs while opponents warn of economic and political consequences and possible exemptions for mine owners. The day also saw actions on an interstate pollution commission bill and a stalled labor relations measure, plus a fishers badge license bill advancing to the Senate.
A group led by Rev. and Mrs. Hugh White of Wooster Ohio and nine other American missionaries refused United States evacuation aid as Japanese forces advanced into inland China. The information came via radio from the American consulate in Hankow to the State Department, noting their decision at the Kuling retreat.
A Halifax blaze driven by a 26 mile wind destroyed the Queen Hotel and two adjoining buildings, damaged a fourth, with 21 believed dead, 25 injured, and 45 missing. Fire raged nearly four hours, spurred by strong winds. Loss estimated over 800000 dollars.
James C. Woodard was suspended for 30 days as warden of Ohio Penitentiary. State Welfare Director Charles L. Sherwood cited disciplinary purposes. Woodard, connected with the penitentiary for almost 30 years, faced charges of lax discipline, liquor and narcotics sales to prisoners, parole irregularities, and convict gambling.
Mrs. Margaret Scott Bryan widow of Elmer Burritt Bryan long time Ohio University president died at her Upper Arlington home after a suspected heart attack. She lived with daughter Mrs. Florence Belcher and leaves Mrs. Chester Sater of Summit New Jersey and Julian Bryan of Pelham Manor New York. Funeral planned in Athens with arrangements pending.
The District of Columbia school board will reconsider Friday its denial of a high school auditorium for a Marian Anderson concert. Officials cited the city's dual segregation system and the event being held for profit as reasons for the initial refusal.
The Rev. John Lovell of Ranger Texas the so called Radio Preacher announced more broadcasts after KTAT cut his Garner attack. He linked Vice President Garner to Wall Street interests and was silent by order of station officials who cited public welfare concerns. Lovell has previously been reprimanded for anti Catholic and anti Jewish remarks on KTAT.
The resignation of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt from the D A R follows Marian Anderson's failed bid to use Washington's Constitution Hall. The hall is owned by the D A R and controversy centers on access for the noted singer.
Paris reports Marshal Henri Philippe Petain was named France's ambassador to Nationalist Spain after Franco approved the nomination. Jose Maria Quinones De Leon to Paris is the Nationalist ambassador designate. The Spanish civil war situation remains unsettled with Manuel Azana's resignation and Diego Martinez Barrio acting president.
Dorothy Barber a 20 year old wife of a WPA worker in Kansas City was rapidly consuming food while doctors at General Hospital search for a diagnosis. Despite eating enough in a year to feed ten people she has lost 25 pounds and is fed every few minutes as physicians await clarity on her condition.
The Empress Nagako gave birth to a daughter at 4 35 p m today in Tokyo. The birth raises the imperial family line and is celebrated by the Japanese government and royal household.
The 520 ton Ranger, a 68 year old sealing vessel, is saved by the Newfoundland with 150 crewmen taken off as her holds flood. The Ranger sailed from port Tuesday with Captain John Babcock and heavy bunker coal as fuel.
Columbus WPA chief Robert S. Beightler announced approval for half of a 25 million dollar two year rural road plan in Ohio. Work to start within a month on 800 miles across 12 southeastern counties with 1,000 bridges to be painted and 2,000 miles of grading to be completed.
The Ohio Senate unanimously approved a measure to fight Bangs Disease. It requires that 75 percent of cattle owners in a county petition for tests, prompting the state agricultural department to assign a veterinarian. If 90 percent petition, vets may enter remaining properties to conduct tests.
The American Federation of Labor seeks a new labor peace negotiator to replace Daniel J. Tobin. Tobin declined to serve on the peace committee amid other duties. AFL President William Green will appoint a successor later, as talks face possible delays.
Buick division of General Motors announces winter production at record highs. Harlow H. Curtice reports 26,650 cars to be produced in March as output and schedules are boosted.
Clifford Redmond, the man who confessed to slaying Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brand near Edinburg Indiana, was brought back to the scene after authorities traced a stolen car from Indiana. The 27 year old farm hand admitted the killings after drinking to mark his birthday as Florida Brand, aged 12, reported the intruder.
SAN FRANCISCO UP E T Weir president of Weirton Steel Co. lauded the Supreme Court decision outlawing the sit-down strike. He predicted a favorable upturn in business as a result of the ruling.
A truck skid on February 22 and struck the sled carrying three year old Janice Moore, causing her death. The injuries occurred in Lancaster and involved the same incident that affected others nearby.
Naval intelligence reports introduced in the espionage trial describe a plan to destroy U S battleships by acid dumped into the sea. Acid drums were moved from a Mexican coast warehouse to a Japanese fishing vessel off Ensenada in 1937, with two Japanese arrested near Terminal Island during the same operation.
Eugenio Pacelli, longtime secretary of state under Pius XI, was elected the 262nd pope and will rule for life as Pius XII. Born March 2 1876 he is praised as a brilliant statesman and diplomat who helped negotiate the Lateran Accord restoring papal temporal power. The election followed three ballots with white smoke signaling success.
Mrs. Theodore Parker aged 49 died Wednesday night at the family home 46 Mound St after a long illness. She leaves her husband and daughter Mrs. Joseph Seiple and granddaughter Joan Seiple along with four sisters and two brothers. Friends may call Friday evening. Funeral services are set for Sunday at two oclock at the Church of God on Hocking St.
Osceola Missouri reports a fatal crash Wednesday night as John E Sheehy 45 and Melvina Johnson Columbus Ohio were killed when Sheehy’s car slid off a highway and dropped ten feet into a bank.
In Miami Florida a decisive and unexpectedly large vote today recalled the mayor and two city commissioners from office. The ballot action marks a major political change in the city leadership.
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