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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1937

Page

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Justice McReynolds says he will take no part in court plan dispute

Justice James McReynolds declared he would not engage in the Roosevelt court plan controversy. He warned the Supreme Court acts only on submitted matters and compared the court to a balance wheel. He urged responsible citizens to safeguard the Constitution amid national unrest.

Justice McReynolds Washington James Clarknolds Supreme Court Roosevelt McReynolds Senate Judiciary Committee Moe Reynolds

House Provides for ten million dollar loan plan

The Ohio House passed a bill allowing the state treasurer to deposit up to 10 million dollars with building and loan associations to fund rehabilitation food areas. Introduced by Rep. Ruth Lloyd and backed by the administration, the bill caps interest at six percent, limits each association to 500 thousand dollars, and sets loan terms at five years.

Columbus U.P House of Representatives Ruth Lloyd Scioto Building and Loan Association

Guard Reinforcements Around French Premier's Home After Riots

Paris reports say guards at Premier Leon Blum's Quai de Bourbon residence were strengthened as left wing protests erupted over clashes in Clichy. Police cite five dead, 8 hospitalized with serious wounds, 242 police and guards wounded, all wounded rioters listed as Communists, with snipers blamed for first shots.

Paris Leon Blum Quai de Bourbon Clichy Ministry of Interior Left Front Provocateurs Popular Front Croix de Feu

Holzer couple buy Gallia landmark for tea room

Dr and Mrs Charles E Holzer purchase the former Eagle Hotel Building opposite Our House in Gallipolis. Erected in 1805 by Nathaniel Gates, the well preserved structure will be restored to period and transformed into the Marie Beaubein Inn. Mme Beaubein was Gallipolis first bride and a past sweetheart of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Gallipolis Charles E. Holzer Eagle Our House Nathaniel Gates Marie Beaubein Mme. Beaubein Napoleon Bonaparte

Ruth Hutchins Dies At Logan Residence

Ruth Hutchins wife of Joe Hutchins died at noon today at her Logan home after years of invalidism. The family formerly lived at The Plains and she leaves one sister in Wyoming. Funeral arrangements had not been completed.

Logan Ruth Hutchins Joe Hutchins Plains Wyoming

Famous Naval Hero Hobson Dies After Spanish War Fame

Rear-admiral Richmond Pearson Hobson, noted for his daring stunt at Santiago Harbor to bottle up the Spanish fleet, died at his New York home. High naval honors were planned for his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery Thursday.

New York WU P Arlington National Cemetery Richmond Pearson Hobson Hobson Santiago Cuba

District merchants greet spring in fashion shops

Athens Nelsonville and Pomeroy merchants feature Easter clothes for family and home in a special section. Stores include Miller's Ladies Shop University Shop F L Woodworth and Son Coes Shoe Logan's Book and News McHenry's Ladies Apparel Wonder Shoe Milldeck EK Sells Dry Goods Quick's Cut Rete Drug Cornwell's Jewelry Burns Smith Cho Hixon's Athens Pharmacy Southern Ohio Electric Steppe Beauty Parlor Jacob's Jewelry Parker Brothers Music Ohio Fuel and Gas Wheaton's Campbell Crow and others across Nelsonville and Pomeroy.

Athens Nelsonville Pomeroy Jack Miller University F. L. Woodworth and Son Coe Katherine Figg Steppe’s Logan’s Book and News McHenry Wonder Milldeck EK. F Quick’s Cut Rete Drug & Cornwell Burnett-Smith Co Haney-Gross Co Hixon's Dean's Southern Ohio Electric Jacob’s Jewelry Parker Brothers Music Lamborn Studio Home Furnishing Company Zenner Company Cornell Ohio Fuel and Gas Company Wheaton’s Cline’s L. Beckley and Son Ohlinger Wolf Edington Shoes the Hub Hoodier’s Gem Pharmacy Wilson's Chauncey Campbell and Crow

Opposition Gains Strength in County Tax Fight

In Columbus the administration faced renewed resistance to the Zablotny County Tax Bill and a permanent relief measure after a $2 million emergency relief bill passage. Opponents warn the county levy of up to 8 per auto tax and liquor license cuts may doom the relief program if the bills fail to pass.

Columbus Zablotny Senate Paul P. Yoder Keith Lawrence Cuyahoga

Free Text Bill Altered Faces Senate Battle

Columbus report details an Education Committee backed bill to supply free textbooks to private, parochial, and public schools with amendments restricting sectarian texts. It would create a $2.50 per student fund under state education director oversight, while the Hess Bill on Christian Science practitioners’ fees faced committee friction.

Columbus U.P Senate Education Committee Lawrence A. Kane Hamilton Thomas L. Gallagher Cuyahoga Judiciary Committee

Act Compels Hunters Wear Number on Coat

Governor Dav ey signed the Grubbs Act requiring Ohio hunters to display their hunting license number on the back of their coat in numerals at least one inch high. The measure becomes operative as law in 90 days.

Columbus U.P Davey Grubbs Ohio

England and France Reject Loyalist Offer

London and Paris reject the Spanish loyalist government offer to grant special rights in Morocco in exchange for aid. A Franklin County Grand Jury indicted Charles Morgan, a Cleveland penitentiary inmate, for first degree murder of his cellmate George Ruch two weeks ago.

London Great Britain France Spanish Morocco Columbus U.P Franklin County Charles Morgan Cleveland George Ruch

Judge Recommends Whipping Post for Two Convicted Men

Police Judge Joseph Silbert recommends a whipping post in Public Square for punishment of two men convicted of wife beating in Cleveland. The proposal aims to deter domestic violence and restore public order.

Cleveland U.2 Joseph Silbert Public Square

Mayor Vows Personal Charge in Cable Murder Probe

Canton mayor James Seccombe threatened to personally lead the investigation into the shotgun death of Mrs. Rose B. Cable wife of a Canton contractor. He warned against shielding names amid local gossip and urged action within 24 hours. The $2,000 reward fund stood to rise as donations came in. Theresa Ludwig, Cable’s estranged wife, was registered at a local hotel. Prosecutor Barthelmen said limited progress had been made.

Canton U.P James Seccombe Rose B. Cable Seccombe Deubert Cable Theresa Ludwig

Labor Backed Bills Move Through Ohio Committees

The House Judiciary Committee recommended passage of the Hum! Bill restricting court injunctions in labor disputes requiring notice and an open hearing with sworn testimony. The Welfare Committee approved a bill barring sheriffs from deputizing private detectives in strikes, and the Judiciary panel backed the Lawrence Bill for equal access in public places.

Columbus House Judiciary Committee Lady Humi Cuyahoga House Welfare Committee Judiciary Committee

Seek Consolidated Laws In Rail Pension System

Washington U P reports the railroad industry and unions seek legislation to consolidate a pension plan for over 1.5 million railroad workers. The accord includes a payroll tax to fund the U S treasury and retirement options at 60 or 65 after 30 years service, with death benefits to estates of deceased employees.

Washington U.P U. S. Treasury

Logan Child Burned When Clothing Ignites

Logan three year old Logan Tingler was severely burned when her clothing caught fire from an open grate at a New Straitville area home. Mrs. Sarah Lambert removed the flames, and the child was treated by a local physician before being moved to her grandparents near Logan.

Logan la Donna Tingler George Tingler Sarah Lambert New Straiteville

Janice Jar rat to Wed Melvin Purvis in Dillinger Probe

Film actress Janice Jar rat, once a New York photographer's model, plans to marry Melvin Purvis the famed lawman who hunted John Dillinger. The announcement notes her decision to leave acting for marriage.

U.P Janice Jarrat New York Melvin Purvis John Dillinger

Belpre Delegation Seeks New Action on Ohio Belpre Bridge

A Belpre delegation pressed Governor Martin L. Davey and the Ohio Bridge Commission to revive efforts to acquire the Parkersburg Belpre toll bridge. Parkersburg offered 1 100 000. Ohio proposed 1 250 000 with revenues to Parkersburg, tolls to end later.

Columbus U.P Belpre Martin L. Davey Ohio Bridge Commission Parkersburg W. Va Ohio West Virginia

Amelia Earhart Plans Take Off Before Dark

Amelia Earhart Putnam plans a take off this evening from Oakland if weather allows. She aims to fly around the world via a 2,400 mile route to Honolulu and expects a 12 hour flight to reach the island.

Amelia Earhart Oakland Calif U.P Amelia Earhart Putnam Honolulu

12 Million for Aviation Urged

The Senate Commerce Committee urged immediate expenditure of 12,414,000 for air safety aids and revival of the assistant secretary of commerce for air. Funds are split into 10,000,000 for ground aids, 2,364,000 for weather information, and 50,000 for pilot fatigue study. 2,300 get pay increase at United Engineering & Foundry Co in Pittsburgh.

Washington U.R Senate Commerce Committee Air Weather Bureau Pittsburgh—Up-United Engineering & Foundry Co

Girl Fires At Teacher Over Low Grade in Oklahoma

Ramona Porter, 16, fired six shots at her high school teacher in a Muskogee Central High School corridor after a D in journalism. The revolver bullets lodged in walls. Kennedy escaped unharmed as Porter pursued, crying. Porter is held for investigation.

Porter Charlotte Kennedy Ramona Miss Kennedy Bessie M. Huff Romona Oring

Union Rejects Invitation to Peace Parley

Sit-down strikers at nine Chrysler plants ignored a 9 a m deadline and defied a court injunction. The UAW rejected Governor Murphy’s invitation to join the Committee of 20 aimed at industrial peace. Lawyers plan contempt filings. evictions possible if strikers remain inside plants.

Detroit Chrysler Corporation Allen Campbell Chrysler United Automobile Workers Hudson Motor Car Co Reo Frank Murphy Committee of 20 Michigan Campbell Cour Wayne County Murphy

Fascist Forces Flee Before Aerial Attack

On the Madrid front Franco's Italian troops fled under repeated air strikes by an 85 ship Loyalist air fleet dropping over eight tons of explosives. Reports say French English and American filers joined the Loyalist counter attack.

Hendaye Francisco Franco Madrid

Says Uncle Called Him Horse Thief in Gallia County Suit

William Brown sues Thomas Francis in Gallia County Common Pleas for 2000 dollars alleging repeated statements that he is a horse thief. Both parties reside in the Gallia neighborhood.

Gallipolis Thomas Francis William Brown Gale Lia County

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Santa Ana Canyon Los Angeles Akron Dueber S. Cable Miss Li U. S Holzers Gallia Eagle Hotel Zabloty Solons Act England Belpre Bridge Muskogee, Okla Union Homer Martin UAW National Labor Relations Act Murchy Martin Planta
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