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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1932

Page

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Democrats Move to Force Revenue Bill Sales Tax Clash

In Washington on March 14, Democratic leaders and party witheld members pressed to unitedly back the billion dollar Revenue Bill featuring a two and one quarter percent sales tax. Jout Shouse urged party discipline while Crisp Rainey and Snell backed passage ahead of floor debate likely to begin Tuesday or Wednesday.

Washington U.P Jouett Shouse Democratic National Committee National Party Crisp Ways and Means Committee Rainey House Shouse Snell

Fail To Make Peace in East

Shanghai dispatches report Chinese and Japanese troops facing each other northwest of Shanghai as the League of Nations Manchurian Commission nears a possible truce. Chinese Foreign Minister Lo Wen-Kan instructed Dr. Yen to accept the League resolution while both sides show willingness to settle the local dispute amid stalled talks.

Shanghai U.P League of Nations Manchurian Commission Lo Wen- Kan W. W. Yen League China Japan

Apache Herders Death Trial Begins for Golney Seymour

Golney Mac Seymour 21 Apache Indian herder goes on trial in Globe Arizona for the murder of Henri Schmerler a Columbia University student whose death last July ended her anthropology study among the Apaches. The defense will argue misinterpretation of tribal customs led to the fatality.

Globe, Ariz U.R Golney Mac’’ Seymour Henri Schmerler Columbia Miss Schmerler

Freighter Safe in Torein Harbor After Ice Captivity

The freighter yellowcraft was held by ice off Pelee Island for four days and threatened with destruction by the elements. An airplane dropped provisions to the stranded vessel in Torein harbor.

Lorain Torein Pelee Island

Kellogg and Gillette Don’t Know Who Will Be Next President

Hollywood letter writer Will recalls visits by Secretary Kellogg and Senator Gillette of Massachusetts. The two veteran figures offered no clear view on the nation’s next president, contrasting with public guesses. Kellogg appeared open to a lighthearted brag about smoking Cal vin while Gillette did not.

Kellogg Gillette Hollywood Calif Massachusetts Calvin Mr. Kellogg Will

Lindbergh Baby News Recalled With Hopeful Bells

After twelve days with no authentic leads the Lindbergh child case still grips readers. Newspapers and screens show the child’s image to aid recognition while mothers' hearts ache, and a Minnesota town may ring bells if the child is found, promising joy to millions.

Minnesota

The Death of Ivar Kreuger and Market Fallout

Paris reports the suicide of Swedish magnate Ivar Kreuger, who built a global financial empire including International Telephone and Telegraph and the American Postal Telegraph Company. His death follows a nervous breakdown tied to financial strain, with his firms’ shares tumbling and theories of short-seller influence arising in Amsterdam.

Paris Ivar Kreuger Kreuger San Diego Mexico City International Telephone & Telegraph Company American Postal Telegraph Company

Detroit disturbance and Chicago parade protest anti China war

A Detroit disturbance linked to Reds preceded a Chicago parade of 500 radicals protesting Japan's attack on China. Police halted an attempt to rush the Japanese consulate. firearms fired, two officers wounded as the mob dispersed. In New York, 3000 Communists marched denouncing the China war with no violence.

Detroit Chicago Japan China New York United States

Prince David Believed Lost After Bermuda Reef Strike

Rescue efforts fail as the Canadian National Line steamer Prince David, en route to Bermuda at 23 knots, wrecks on a coral reef. Four holds take on water while 54 passengers and 150 crew abandon ship in lifeboats amid a blind squall. Salvage is unlikely.

Hamilton Bermuda U.P Prince David Canadian National Line

Officials Confer Adjutant General in Nelsonville

Adjutant General Frank Hender and Col. John S Shetler met in Nelsonville Sunday with Athens County officials John Bolin sheriff Wayne Wingett and deputy George Rasp to discuss mine strike protection. The talks followed a request from Black Diamond Mine workers at Lathrop seeking safe return to work.

Frank Henderson Nelsonville Col. Johns. Shetler John Bolin Athens County Wayne Wingett George Rasp Black Diamond Lathrop

Budget Tug Between County Officials Over Bridge Funds

County commissioners and Auditor J. Clyde Edmundson remained at odds Monday over more than 30000 for the county road and bridge fund. Key dispute centered on about 24000 for South Bridge and 8000 from a two tenths mill tax inside the 18 mill limitation, with bonds favored by commissioners and the auditor proposing using the motor vehicle license fund. A budget form transfer and pending commission resolution add to the stalemate as illness briefly paused talks earlier.

County Road and Bridge Fund J. Clyde Edmundson South Bridge General Fund L. H. Blackwood J. W. Lax Blackwood

Fear Cold May Hurt Orchards In Ohio Valley

Unseasonably cold weather threatens peach and cherry orchards in Southern Ohio with delayed foliage for shade trees. climatologists from the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station cite March records showing a history of snow and low temperatures, though occasional warm spells occur. Thermometers in Athens read 22 to 25 degrees in the morning as forecasts anticipate more cold nights ahead.

Ohio Valley Ohio Ohio Agricultral Experiment Station Athens C. L. Creamer Richland Avenue

How the Night Can Be Healthful

Advice for restful sleep includes brushing teeth, wearing loose nightwear, and ensuring cool fresh air in the room. It recommends warm light bedclothes, hot milk to induce sleep, avoiding reading or smoking in bed, sleeping alone if possible, wearing slippers, and sleeping eight hours nightly.

Nickel-a-Dance Bride Marries Park Avenue Heir Then Quits Dancing

Romaine Fleming of Greensburg Pa. says she married Allan P. Carlisle 20, son of Jay Carlisle of Carlisle Mellick & Co. in Port Chester after a Broadway dance hall pairing. He abandoned his Vanderbilt Hotel life and supports a quiet Greenwich Village home. She will stop dancing for a living as he vows to keep her.

New York Romaine Fleming Greensburg Harvard Jay ¥. Carlisle Wall Street Carlisle, Mellick & Company Allan P. Carlisle Carlisle Vanderbilt Hotel Greenwich Village Park Avenue Young Carlisle Broadway Port Chester N. Y Allan

Treasury predicts U.S. deficit of about 2.5 billion dollars

Treasury experts estimate income taxes will total 150 to 175 million by tomorrow’s midnight, funding the first quarter of 1932. The fiscal year ends June 30, with a projected deficit of about 2.5 billion. Expenditures exceed last year, and total revenue falls by roughly 663 million as income tax receipts drop sharply.

Washington U.P Treasury Pho Hey

State Pomeroy Stewart Games for State Meet

Ohio high school basketball tournament pairings and times announced for March 18 and 19 in Columbus. Class A features Defiance vs Pomeroy, Zanesville vs Akron West, Akron Hat vs Ashland, Dayton Stivers vs Columbus North with finals Saturday night. Class B matches Garrettsville vs Rossford, Margaretta Castalia vs Dayton Fairmont, Stewart vs Sugar Creek, Ostrander vs North Canton with two semifinals and an 8 p.m. Saturday final.

Columbus George White Defiance Pomeroy Zanesville Akron West Akron Haat Ashland Dayton Stivers Columbus North Garrettsville Rossford Margaretta Castalia Dayton Fairmont Stewart Sugar Creek Ostrander North Canton

Linsemann Proposes in Indiana Harbor Then Causes Havoc

Alfred Linsemann repeatedly asked Eileen Gehringer to marry him. When she finally said yes, he rammed his car into a plate glass window after losing control, nearly hitting a traffic officer in Indiana Harbor.

Indiana Harbor Ind U.P Alfred Linsemann Eileen Gehringer Linsemann

Motor Funds Sent To Athens County From State Bureau

Athens County received 6618.03 on Saturday from the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles per County Auditor J Clyde Edmunson. The undivided fund will go into the county motor vehicle license fund. Checks totaling 1,592,203.51 were mailed to Ohio counties last week, supplementing earlier automobile license tag money directed to counties and taxing districts in January.

Athens County State Bureau of Motor Vehicles J. Clyde Edmunson Ohio

Emperor sanctions withdrawal from Shanghai war area

APPROVES WITHDRAWAL TO KIO March 14. Emperor Hirorito acceded to please of the Japanese general staff today and sanctioned withdraws of one division and a mixed brigade commanded by General Shimomoto from the Shanghai war area.

Kio Hirorito Shimomoto Shanghai War

Lindbergh Kidnapping Note Contained Threats and Instructions

A United Press informant says the ransom note to Charles Lindbergh Jr. threatened harm to the baby and family if police were notified. The note, signed Colonel Lindbergh, urged obedience and outlined a $50,000 ransom, with handwriting suggesting a non English native writer. Four people were said to know of any further communications.

Lindberghs Baby United Press Hopewell N .J United Press Today Charles Lingsbergh, Jr Sourland Mire Xery Lindbergh Seid Reidee Justice Iives Mra. Landsbergh

Stabilization of Coal Industry Backed by Senator Davis

Senator Davis of Pennsylvania urged favorable action on the Davis Kelly Bill to relax anti trust limits and allow coal companies to unite on production and price schedules with government oversight. He said this could stabilize the industry, raise wages, restore miners and families, and boost purchasing power to lift the economy from depression.

Davis Washington U.P Pennsylvania

Wets Fail First Prohibition Vote in House

In Washington the dry forces led the first test vote on prohibition, triumphing 227 to 187. The outcome marks a key early victory for prohibition supporters in the House.

Washington

Wets force House vote on Beck-Linthicum Home Rule issue

The House faces a direct vote on whether to remove the Beck-Linthicum Home Rule Resolution from the Judiciary Committee. Wets use a new rule to push a yes or no on repeal and state option, ending a decade of committee bottling. The 145-signature petition has waited in Speaker Garner’s custody for 10 days.

Washington U.P House House Judiciary Committee Garner

Burial announced for Harry E. Taylor in Portsmouth

Harry E. Taylor aged 58 a wealthy retired publisher and Democratic leader died Saturday from pneumonia in Portsmouth. His burial is set for Tuesday afternoon.

Portsmouth Harry E. Taylor

Trade Report Highlights Ohio Wholesale Establishments

A Federal Census Bureau report from Agaresa shows Ohio had 6 77 wholesale establishments with total net sales of 3 004 100 457. The food trade includes 1 878 establishments and net sales 79 505 656. Grocery trade totals 620 establishments and 471 157 683 in sales. Farm products dealers numbered 1 073 with net sales 270 682 708.

Washington U.P Ohio Federal Census Bureau Agaresa

Johnson to Talk to Extension Class in New Marshfield

County Extension Agent T. H. Johnson will address R. R. Barker's extension class at New Marshfield High School Building Tuesday night at 7 30 revealing effective local marketing methods for farm products and improved packing procedures for produce.

R. R. Barker T. H. Johnson Marshfield High School Mr. Johnson

Weather Summary for Los Angeles Phoenix and West

Yesterday's highs reached 76 in Los Angeles 70 in Phoenix and 68 in San Francisco. Lows included 18 in White River and 8 below in Ste. Sault Merley with other areas below freezing. Conditions over 36 hours: fair and cold with a gradual cloud increase tonight.

Los Angeles Phoenix San Francisco White River Beluth Ste. Sault Merley

Man Mistaken Identity Ends in Double Tragedy

Parma police say William Lavelle shot and killed Mrs. Henrietta Linderman in her Parma home then killed himself in a case of mistaken identity linked to Lavelle's estranged wife. The wife had previously threatened the Linderman household.

Cleveland U.rb Henrietta Linderman Parma William Lavelle Lavelle Eline Derman Elle Linderman

Youth Coasters Die Alliance Victims in Plaza Accident

Two ten year old boys William Arthur Sebring and Forrest Bypred Rer died when a ding motor truck pinned Sebring to a tree in Alillanca. The tragedy occurred during a local event as emergency crews responded to the roadway scene.

Alliance William Arthur Sebring Forrest Bypred Rer Sied Ding Alillanca

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