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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
1
Defiant House members oppose President Roosevelt’s push to recruit 250000 unemployed for a uniformed public works program paying $1.00 a day. Debates focus on wage levels, deployment by the War Department, and potential impact on labor and relief efforts amid strong opposition from Democratic leaders and labor allies.
A labor action involves rubber division workers walk out in Cuyahoga Falls and a related 300-strong protest in Findlay. Production roles are affected as restoration and wage issues are cited. The event appears linked to a March timeframe.
Fragmentary notes mention a private citizen leading a quiet home life and plans for a dinner with friends on March 22. The text references wanapermen and up the hills but lacks clear context or identified names and places.
Beverly Hills letter argues income tax receipts doubled in a bad year and claims taxes must extend to all earnings including farm, grocery store, and bonds. The writer urges closing tax-exempt bonds loopholes to ensure universal taxation.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Foreign Minister Sir George Simon arrive at Croydon Airport from Paris completing a European capitals tour aimed at forging a Western European peace pact. MacDonald says negotiations must prove successful, but France’s stance on Mussolini’s four power pact remains unsettled.
Berlin reports say the Reichstag will meet at the Kroll Opera House to approve dictatorial powers for Adolf Hitler. Hermann Goering was re elected Reichstag speaker as Poland moves toward a decree governed regime. Berlin also noted emergency decrees granting amnesty for acts in the national awakening and penalties for unauthorized party emblems.
Governor White announced he will not intervene to save Herbert Meeker who is scheduled to die tonight in the electric chair at the Ohio Penitentiary for the Millersburg murder conviction.
President Roosevelt’s agricultural relief bill faces a first major hurdle as Majority Leaders anticipate a strong Democratic push in the House. Chairman Jones of the agriculture committee may receive the measure, while Roosevelt plans quick action on farm credit and small home owner relief, with reductions in interest and extended terms under consideration. Sources close to the White House say noses are counted and passage is likely.
The state highway system suffered damage exceeding 1,000,000 due to high waters and heavy rains. O W Merrell, state highway director, said most damage occurred in the southeast and southwest. District engineers surveyed and reported the losses. reconstruction is progressing as waters recede.
Washington reports that American diplomats in Germany were tasked with a comprehensive study on the mistreatment of Jews under Adolf Hitler. Secretary Hull ordered the inquiry after pleas from Jewish leaders, covering German and American Jews and questioning possible U.S. action if widespread persecution is confirmed.
The Ackerman beer bill to be reviewed by the Ohio General Assembly would allow sale of beer for consumption on premises in hotels restaurants clubs and amusement parks. It creates a seven member state liquor control commission for seven year terms imposes a one dollar per barrel tax and sets permit fees for brewers distributors and retailers with local option votes and Sunday prohibition.
Nelsonville leaders learn from Adjt. Gen. Henderson that a grant from Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds could provide relief without bonds. The county commissioners previously opposed independent bond issuance, waiting on a grant decision. A meeting is set in Columbus with Rev. Floyd Evans and Nelsonville officials to pursue the grant option while shielding Nelsonville from double funding.
President Roosevelt aims to begin implementing parts of the economy program by April 1 with a $500 million reduction in federal outlays. Before action, veterans organizations will have a chance to voice views on proposed $400 million cuts in veterans compensation and pensions.
Judge William R. White of Gallipolis denied a new trial Tuesday for Rev. Paul O. Weimer and enjoined him from preaching at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lancaster.
Columbus reports a five percent drop in retail food prices over the past month according to the U S Department of Labor data.
Akron report says Goodyear joins Goodrich and United States Rubber in price reductions and new production policy. Dealers received Goodyear lists showing about 2 percent cut from January 1 levels and 11 percent from Firestone’s February base, lowering actual selling prices to roughly 20 percent below recent weeks. The cuts follow an ongoing discount war since early in the year.
The 3.2 per cent beer and wine bill gains final enactment with signatures from Vice President Garner and President Roosevelt. Effective at 12:01 a.m. April 7, sales under license begin though local rules may bar celebrations, with temporary brewery permits issued to cereal beverage plants in states allowing 3.2 per cent beer. Dr. J. M. Doran says 1,000,000 gallons of beer are ready, and $5 per barrel tax could net over $150 million annually.
In Columbus the son Samuel Lambert, 17, a Bexley High School football player, is not held after his father Dr Fonsa A Lambert dies from a bullet wound. Police say the shooting happened during a domestic quarrel when the son intervened as Dr Lambert choked his wife. The weapon discharged during a struggle. the son stayed by his father’s side as he died offering blood for a transfusion.
Ohio Governor White presses immediate passage of the Ackerman Bill legalizing and taxing 3.2 per cent beer. He warns against saloons returning and urges swift Senate and House action to boost revenue, employment, and post prohibition recovery while aligning with federal moves. The measure aims to regulate manufacture and sale and curb bootlegging with strict safeguards.
Mineral, March 22 The death of Mrs George Bodkins born Sarah Isabel Penrod followed a stroke at her Logan home Monday night March 2 Funeral services will be at New Marshfield Thursday afternoon on arrival of funeral party between 1 and 2 o clock The family home for years was Mineral Two brothers Clarence Penrod and Isaac Penrod live here Another son Sam Penrod lives at Barberton She was daughter of James and Civil War veteran parentage survived by her husband and several grandchildren
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