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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1933

Page

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Floods inundate Marietta region as rivers crest

Flood warnings stretch across Marietta and surrounding Athens district as the Muskingum River and others overflow. Homes on lower floors evacuated, roads flooded from Athens to Route 31, with peak levels near mid morning and more rises anticipated by federal forecasters. Residents use boats to escape rising water.

Athens Terri Ing W. R Weather Bureau C. N. Hens Ahso

Voters urged to back Roosevelt with extreme praise

A letter from Santa Monica voices support for Roosevelt and endorses drastic action, arguing Congress should be bypassed and praising the president with an extreme, provocative sentiment. The writer condemns Congress and claims sweeping authority would be justified.

Santa Monica Calif Roosevelt

New York City Banks Return to Normal After Banking Restart

After two days of regular banking, New York City shows confidence with deposits rising. Federal Reserve member banks gained $66 million in deposits while currency in circulation fell by $46 million in two days. Gold in the reserve vaults reached $174 million with total national gold and certificates estimated at $300 million.

New York U.P New York City Federal Reserve Bank

Farmers Yell At Minister In Ohio Highway Hearing

About 200 farmers attended a Highways Committee hearing in Columbus on a bill to cancel unpaid state highway assessments and refund what was already paid. Rev. J. Orville Click of Miami County sparked uproar by accusing opponents of being dominated by a great organization or bribed. Several representatives shouted back, and two committeemen left as he apologized.

Columbus U.P Highways Committee Ohio J. Orville Click Miami County al Karb Ottawa Robert M. Byrne Toledo Click

Movie Owners Still Hope To Keep Open

Chain theater operators in Cleveland hope unions will grant the 25 percent wage cut and allow large downtown theaters to stay open. They planned to close theaters Thursday night, leaving only one neighborhood movie house.

Cleveland U.P

Senate to Vote on Ward Bill Increasing Bond Approval

Columbus march 15 the senate is set to vote on the Ward Bill to raise the bond issue approval from 60 to 65 percent. the House previously passed the measure after defeating an amendment to lower utility bond thresholds to 55 percent. the senate taxation committee kept municipal utilities at 60 percent.

Columbus Senate House Senate Taxation Committee

Floodwaters Roar Through Athens West Union Street Homes

High water 12 to 14 inches deep swamped West Union Street and surrounding blocks in Athens. Residents Alfred Black and Adam Weber reported rapid rise and fall as streets and cellars filled, threatening homes, with cars wading through 15 inches of water toward the bridge and families evacuated from Woodland and May avenues.

Fairriver Fairgrounds Stella Richland Avenue Woodland Avenue O University Anager Athens Eb & O Milly Barn Lower Wolfe McKinley Avenue Maidence Uni Alfred Black West Union Street J. E. Barker Adam Weber West Union Charles Beckler Stella Avenue A. L. Riley Richland Avenue William W. H. Richey Athens State Hospital Union Street Eiva Fox Melvin Kenney East Union Street Harley Parker Anson Black East Union Mill Street P. D. Hawkins May Avenue Dan A. Bardim May and Morris Avenues

Rev Frederick L Odenbach Dies Seismologist at 75

Cleveland March 15 Reverend Frederick L Odenbach a longtime science professor at John Carroll University and noted seismologist died today at St John Hospital He served the university for nearly 53 years and was widely known in his field.

Cleveland Frederick L. Odenbach John Carroll University St. John's Hospital

Out of the Slough EDITORIAL

The piece celebrates banks resuming full operations and reassures readers of soundness. It notes government and state actions on applications, predicts approvals, and urges forward planning using renewed confidence and mutual strength to rebuild after six months of hardship.

Messenger Columbus Cleveland Ohio

Congress Moves Beer Legalization After House Vote

The House approved a 3.2 percent beer bill by 316 to 97 and sent it toward final Senate action. Senate Finance Committee plans a favorable report with Roosevelt signing anticipated this week. Beer could go on sale 15 days after, with minors’ sale possibly barred by an added prohibition.

Congressional Crys Washington Senate Finance Committee Senate Prestate Dent Roosevelt Borah Idaho

Troops Move In European Danger Zone

In Geneva on March 15, war talk and troop movements at three danger spots in Europe heighten tensions before a key Rome meeting between Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Italian Premier Benito Mussolini. The talks aim to salvage the disarmament conference. parallel discussions have involved France's Premier Daladier. Italy's stance could shape Europe's fate.

Geneva Europe Ramsay MacDonald Benito Mussolini Rome MacDonald Daladier France Italy

Roosevelt To Ask Jobs for 200 000 Men

President Roosevelt planned a two point program urging immediate employment for at least 200 000 men in national forests and on other government projects. He was to send a message to Congress detailing unemployment relief and farm relief measures including abandoning unproductive lands and reducing acreage.

Roosevelt Washington Congress White House Capitol Hill

State aid loans framed for Athens County schools

Instructions issued to 18 boards of education under the Lloyd-Mathews-Jones bill enable Athens County districts to borrow over 100000 for overdue salaries and maintenance. Funds from the State Education Equalization Fund repay notes to the Director of Education. money for wages and operation only.

Boards of Education Kenneth C. Ray Athens County State Department of Education Ray State Department Director of Education State Education Equalization Fund B. O. Skinner

Senate Approves Roosevelts Economy Dictatorship Bill Fast Track

Senate leaders imposed 30 minute debate limits after 16 hours of remarks to speed Roosevelt's $50 million economy dictatorship bill. Amendments will send the measure back to the House for acceptance or risk a conference. Debate included flareups over a $400 million veterans benefits cut and aimed for passage by nightfall.

Washington U.P Senate Roosevelt House

Gallipolis Celebrates Five Banks Opening

Gallipolis marks the reopening of five banks with no restrictions. Fire and factory whistles, church bells, and flags proclaim the event as residents celebrate the restored financial presence.

Gallipolis U.P

Gold Reforms Prompt Hoarding Drain in Athens Banks

In Athens banks gold hoarding diminishes as citizens convert five dollar and two and a half dollar pieces and gold certificates to greenbacks under Roosevelt anti-hoarding measures. Report describes varied exchanges from small keepsakes to large certificates, noting a widow’s gift, a miner’s fifty dollar notes, and a pensioner seeking guidance on limits.

Athens Roosevelt

General Guide for Depositors Dealing With Your Banks

A wartime guidance note explains how depositors should handle reopened banks after restrictions. It advises transferring funds to consolidate old and new accounts, continuing bill payments by check, and avoiding large cash withdrawals under Roosevelt's decree. It notes restored access to savings and checking, urges depositing hoarded currency, and reassures that bank troubles are nearly over with government stamp of approval on each open bank.

Roosevelt

DeCamp Resigns From Cleveland Federal Reserve Post

George DeCamp resigns Tuesday as chairman of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and Federal Reserve agent for the Fourth District Ohio parts of Pennsylvania Kentucky and West Virginia. He will stay on in a special advisory capacity after a rest period. DeCamp, from Meigs County Ohio, has long been associated with banking and the Fed system.

Cleveland, March ULP George DeCamp Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Federal Reserve Ohio Pennsylvania Kentucky West Virginia DeCamp Meigs County Athens National Federal Reserve System

Central Bank May Emerge From Banking Turmoil

Col Leonard P Ayres, noted economist and banker, says the present system may yield a single central bank with the 12 reserve banks as branches. He calls for a thorough overhaul of the banking system, the Federal Reserve, and the money itself, citing recent curtailment of normal activities and lessons from the period.

Cleveland United States Leonard P. Ayres Ayres Cleveland Trust Company Federal Reserve

Ohio River Rising Rapidly at Head Dam 26 near Gallipolis

Government river observers say the Ohio River will reach about 47 feet by Friday morning at Dam 26 near Gallipolis, three feet under flood stage. Pittsburgh reports 35 feet with ten feet over flood stage, and Marietta at 40 feet, flood stage 35. A crest of 45 feet is expected at Point Pleasant by Friday morning.

Gallipolis Government River Ohio River Pittsburgh Marietta Pt Pleasant

Banks Begin Reopening Across Southeast Ohio

Banks in Athens and numerous Southeastern Ohio towns opened with restrictions lifted, amid a nationwide easing as examinations continue. Depositors rushed in cash and checks, while state and federal officials urged careful licensing and extended access to reopen banks.

Athens Ohio

Ohio Senate backs McNamee Bill to move motor bureau

The Highways Committee favored the McNamee Bill to transfer the Bureau of Motor Vehicles from the Secretary of State to the Highway Department. It also sent to the floor a bill creating a statewide highway patrol of 63 MCUs.

Columbus Highways Committee Ohio Senate McNamee Bureau of Motor Vehicles Secretary of State Highway Department Mase Highway Patrol

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