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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1933
Page
5
Rise in confidence follows bank reopenings across the United States. Factories restart operations, retail demand rises, and jobs return as Graham-Paige and General Motors resume production. Goodyear, Owens-Illinois, and breweries scale up activity amid improved access to credit and easing restrictions.
Geneva reports indicate Germany seeks equal armament rights, possible gains in aviation, tanks, and heavy artillery. Proposals include seven observation squadrons, 21 parachute planes, 21 pursuit squadrons, and seven tank companies, with heavy artillery a likely add on.
Newton D. Baker former Secretary of War told Cleveland March 18 that President Roosevelt saved the nation from banking collapse by dramatizing courage. He said Roosevelt's bold leadership captured the public and allowed Congress to enact laws within days.
Ohio schools show stark gaps in tax wealth per pupil from Crown City to Beechwood and Worthington. The Mort Plan would create a state equalization fund guaranteeing $40 per elementary pupil and $68 per high school pupil, funded by a three mill local levy to participate.
March 18 report says Pope Pius XI names Amieto Cigognani post delegate to Washington and elevates him to Archbishop of Laodicea. The piece discusses German defense plans and a proposed militia to bolster regular forces, with about 100,000 army members and up to 250,000 recruits needing training annually. The description suggests compulsory labor, conscripts, police schools and camps as part of the militia system.
Columbus reports show lawmakers back from weekend recess and could extend for four weeks. By Monday 23 bills passed, 10 in Senate and 13 in House, with 977 more awaiting action as votes and governor’s approval shape the General Code process.
Charleston March 18 U P West Virginia enacted 3.05 beer law at midnight after the governor did not sign it. Effective June 9 the measure imposes a 500 dollar tax on breweries one dollar per barrel and cents per case. Dry leaders plan a constitutional challenge while prohibition stays in effect.
Moscow officials warned they will repulse any military attack and are confident in victory if war occurs, a move read as aimed at Japan after Tokyo declined a non aggression pact. Premier Molotov said anti Soviet elements escaped punishment in early interventions and invasions.
Columbus reports a proposed three step plan to end prohibition in Ohio. Legalize beer for immediate consumption under the Ackerman Bill. repeal the Ohio prohibition amendment via a November vote per the Smolka McCrystal resolution. select 52 delegates for a state convention to pursue U S constitutional repeal under the Masier Bill.
Deputy Rene Richard introduced a motion in the Chamber of Deputies urging France to pay the December debt installment of 19 million dollars to the United States. Backed by ex Premier Herriot, the motion aims to symbolize international solidarity and will be studied by the finance committee for a debate date.
Warden Fr. E. Thomas reports that boys are treated to a movie show on Saturday afternoons while Sunday evenings feature a fine prison band program. The current population stands at about 4,175 inmates.
Richard Walter, 75, a farmer near Upper Sandusky, narrowly escaped drowning when a flood swept his buggy from a lowland road. The buggy traveled about 400 feet to a river bottom rise, where Walter stood on the buggy to keep above water as waves broke over him. A nearby woman called for help. the horse in the buggy drowned.
Kansas City grain mills process between eighty and ninety million bushels of Kansas wheat each year. The mills supply regional buyers, sustaining local agriculture and grain markets.
Chicago March 18 U P Joseph Dubin editor of the Brewery Age votes for 3 65 percent beer over pre Volstead drinks. He says Senate approved beer ferial ized beer would taste have as much Kick as 3 2 percent beer. Pabst Blue Ribbon 2 9 and To setti Bohemian 2 5 were pre prohibition favorites that had less than the new percentage.
Frei Dupier, visiting Athens, was a guest of police yesterday. Mayor Robert Wood assessed a $10 fine plus costs on a charge of intoxication.
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