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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1933
Page
1
The report notes new measures to expand bank duties during a financial crisis. Treasury secretary directs banks to support payrolls food distribution and essential needs while maintaining public credit and preventing hoarding. Regulators emphasize compliance with federal law and state banking orders to ensure stability and orderly operation.
Real estate and personal taxes are being collected with cash only, delays noted as officials assess finances. Tax payments extend until March 31 with Treasurer Gorham traveling to Amesville and Nel Vand to gather details.
William Wallace McDowell of Butte Montana is regarded as likely to receive the appointment to the Senate seat of the late Thomas J Walsh. The post was to have been resigned by Walsh upon taking office as attorney general.
Giuseppi Zangara a bricklayer turned assassin faces circuit court in Chicago for the first degree murder of Mayor Anton J. Cermak in the Roosevelt assassination attempt. The train bearing relatives traveled to Chicago with Cermak interred in a bronze casket as Zangara awaits arraignment before Judge E O Thompson and court appointed counsel if needed.
Kenton March 7. Hardin County officers searched for Charlies Nichols 4 Scioto worker named by Mrs. John Esterling as the man who shot her husband while he chopped wood at the rear of their home. Nichols was accused by Esterling of stealing a saw three weeks prior and the quarrel centered on wood division.
The West Virginia Senate approved sending repeal of the state prohibition amendment to a 1954 election, by a 26 to 3 vote. The measure goes to the House of Delegates, with a National Prohibition Amendment convention tentatively set for June 27 and delegates to be elected 28 days later.
Portsmouth report states Mrs. Hazel Perkins forty was shot and killed at home near Jackson when her husband Matthew shot at crows with a shotgun. She held her year old baby in her arms as the tragedy occurred.
Fifty farmers applied for a farm help opening offered by Mrs. Elia Ginn of New England through the Messenger classified section. With fifty couples available, Mrs. Ginn selected suitable workers from one classified insertion. Dial 22614 for details.
Columbus March 7 deadlock persists on the Mathews Lloyd Jones bill to pay back salaries for teachers and other state aid district employees. The measure would allow boards of education to borrow about 2.5 million dollars in anticipation of state aid disbursements, with fate resting with a six member conference committee. The legislature transacted routine business as Governor was away.
Lansing March 7 The state legislature will consider revolutionary bills to place industry under a virtual dictatorship. Attorney General Patrick H O'Brien announced plans to seize manufacturing plants and run them via the welfare department to provide jobs. The department would also take over homes and apartments to house the unemployed. All contracts would be suspended until 1935 and garnishments and lawsuits halted. Leases would be subject to general revision.
The Ohio Senate approved 23 to 4 a bill by Sen. Fr LeFever of Athens County to license funeral directors under the state board of embalmers. Sen Haynes opposed, calling it graft and alleging a strong lobby behind the measure. Sen Earl R Lewis spoke for the bill and denied misrepresentation of its provisions.
Medary Wilson Stark Jr, 18, captain of Bexley High School basketball, died Monday night from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near overdue Sunday.
Three Athens banks resume limited operations as directed by Secretary Woodin. They accept deposits, allow access to safe deposit boxes, make change, and cash U S government checks. Other local banks reopen similarly. two institutions remain partially restricted awaiting orders. New deposits are segregated and carry no restrictions while gold withdrawals are banned.
Ohio banks may reopen for new accounts deposited on demand withdraw basis under emergency banking laws. About 55 million dollars in new accounts accumulated last week as state officials, led by Governor George White, formed an advisory group to craft swift, safe crisis solutions. Cleveland Clearing House banks planned to open to receive deposits and cash checks against new accounts.
On Cleveland's West Side a demented man Herman Klink opened fire with a rifle, killing five people including Albert Marquis and Joseph Sapko after firing at 11 bystanders. Police eventually shot and mortally wounded Klink as detectives closed in. Neighbors described him as odd and he had been unemployed for two years.
Beverly Hills readers react to a proposed money substitute called scrip praised by WILL P. in a letter. The writer extols Roosevelt as a swift mover who closed banks and convoked Congress, urging adoption of scrip via prescription blanks and fountain pen usage.
Washington caucus rules aim to gag party opposition as Congress faces an extraordinary session. President Roosevelt tightens control of federal powers while Senate Democrats approve a gag. House Democrats to act tomorrow. Congress convenes at noon Thursday with a financial holiday in view and potential extensions if banking measures are not ready.
Cincinnati March 7 U P The Globe Union Manufacturing Company Madisonville Ohio announced a 19 percent wage increase retroactive to February 27 The move aims to speed up normal business and bolster employment confidence and purchasing power as stated by general president C O Wandig in a message to employees.
Ray F. Blades former St. Louis Cardinals coach and outfielder was appointed manager of the Columbus baseball club of the American Association. He will also play in the outfield, with L. B. McPhail, Columbus president, announcing the decision. Blades hails from McLean County, Ti.
New York report describes Albany granting Governor Lehman autocratic powers over state banking as New York City banks prepare a state scrip to supplement or replace local clearing house notes. The move accompanies a banking holiday with faster merchandising and rising commodity prices, fueling belief scrip may raise consumer costs similar to direct currency actions.
Denver police report two of the kidnapers of Charles Boettcher II millionaire have been arrested one near Mitchell North Dakota and another in Denver. Chief A T Clark said two more members who collected a 66000 dollar ransom were identified and expected to be arrested soon.
In Los Angeles 61 million dollars in scrip backed by gold silver currency and bonds sits in bank vaults ready for distribution once Secretary Woodin acts. Banks note the scrip will be accepted throughout Southern California as executives of motion picture studios plan a conference that could halt Hollywood film production for payroll funding.
Senator Reed of Pennsylvania announced plans in the Senate Republican conference to punish Republicans who bolted President Hoover in the 1932 campaign. He would seek denial of committee assignments for those members, with support from Norris LaFollette Johnson and Cutting. Republican leaders doubted the motion would gain much support.
Chicago's livestock exchange plans to close early as credit dries up and bank holidays halt normal trades. Traders report limited access to funds, a fresh meat stockpile remains, and farmers will continue some direct dealings despite the turmoil.
In Columbus on March 7 senators and representatives plan a conference with Governor White to decide on a legislative recess. Both chambers favor recess and delaying banking tax relief and school bills until Congress acts on banking and the financial situation stabilizes.
Akron reports the U S 8 Macon airship will be moved for the first time on Wednesday ahead of its christening next Saturday. The airship will be shifted about 30 feet to the rear of Ber Dorks.
The Roosevelt administration orders issuing national scrip by clearing houses to ease currency during the banking holiday. Banks reopen to finance food shipments and accept new deposits. post offices to draw on banks for cash. Woodin praises American resolve as Treasury debates broader national scrip use and Congress prepares extraordinary session.
A Springfield thief who last week stole six right shoes returned to smash a wine store window and steal six left shoes, according to police. The incident happened on March 7 and involved a repeat theft pattern targeting footwear.
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