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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
1
The House considers a $42 million school aid bill and two utility tax measures. Debate centers on funding distribution to public, parochial, and private schools and the impact on local districts. A Senate school bill passed yesterday but faces amendments on tuition payments and minimum per pupil standards.
A garbled weather summary notes snow from recent days and a forecast of balmy Sunday. It mentions snow removal efforts, subfreezing temps overnight, and a promise of springlike skies with sunshine despite above average snowfall since January 1.
Prospects for hog and cattle prices in Ohio point to declines in the near term. Jefferson marketing head of the Palm Bureau said hog prices are about 25 to 30 cents below the March peak. Overall price trends show some steadiness though, with Chicago records reflecting high full-load prices for three lots.
A Grand Jury probes a complex financial case involving a $3,000,000 sum and key figures including a painter and financier. The inquiry centers on alleged mismanagement and concealed transfers affecting a county and related parties.
Secretary Ickes said the Public Works Administration is ready to spend 500 million more on emergency construction, expanding the total to near 4 billion. The funds come from Congress this session as part of Roosevelt’s 2 billion fiscal plan for the next year, aimed at speeding recovery.
In Columbus the House approved two flood control measures. One authorizes a 2 million dollar state appropriation and another allows about 4 million to relocate roads in the Muskingum Watershed district. A third bill seeks 2.2 million over four years to improve welfare institutions to gain extra PWA funds.
The Recovery Administration restricted retail food and grocery sales after March 31 to not sell below cost plus a 2 percent minimum markup for wholesalers, aiming to protect wages for over one million workers while limiting price cutting.
Little America reports Pyrd Antarctic expedition tractors pushed along the route to the South Pole. Two planes returned safely as four tractors moved food bases. in five days two covered 100 miles, a third was ten miles behind, and the largest tractor of six tons broke down 33 miles north of the 100 mile depot.
Bloodhounds tracked a bandit who robbed the Crab Orchard Bank of 1500 dollars late yesterday after forcing an official and a customer into a vault. The incident occurred in Crab Orchard Kentucky with authorities pursuing the suspect.
New York March 23 police faced a violent taxi drivers strike that paralyzed the city. Mayor LaGuardia scrapped the crowd control policy and urged a rough response to break the unrest. Rioters attacked non union cabs injuring drivers and pedestrians as patrols clashed with organized bands.
Washington March 23 The Federal Reserve Board endorsed the revised stock market regulation bill Gov Eugene R Black testified before the Senate Banking Committee signaling alignment with the administration on regulating exchanges to ensure fair practices curb speculation regulate exchange credit and provide penalties for violations.
Columbus reports Governor White announced state liquor stores will open next week with two stores in Columbus likely first to open. These locations will serve as training sites for supervisors and clerks after a conference with Col. John A. Hughes, director of the Liquor Department.
In Lima Peru March 23 Pan American Grace Line aircraft crashed on takeoff injuring Chilean ambassador Manuel Trucco who was in serious condition. Two U S pilots Homer V Farris 37 Berea Kentucky and Lawrence A Wagner Baltimore were killed in the crash.
Paris March 23 A fantastic plot to seize the famous Devil s Island prison colony liberate its desperate felons and make them citizens of a republic was laid today to Alexandre Stavisky death by own action banker whose frauds have involved many public men
Authorities in Vinton County scoured creeks and abandoned wells seeking Wesley Pyke who vanished March 14. The case mirrors the disappearances of his nephew William Pyke and Mise Rutherford Miller, a former domestic, with Pyke reportedly carrying $200.
Washington report says two competing railroad merchandise freight units should be independently run with public representation. It blames railroads for revenue shrinkage via complex tariffs, poor delivery, and slow shipments. Says trucks win on short hauls and rails may be cheaper beyond 150 miles.
Mrs Samuel Insull, recovering from hysteria over her husband, plans to leave for Paris within days and later reside in London. The French Consulate, guided by Paris foreign office, checked her passport as reports place the Maiotis near Egypt where Insull seeks refuge from Chicago charges tied to his utilities collapse.
The report notes Frank Murphey and Alvin Lam were funded by Mayor Len B. McCune for overtime parking. The rare arrangement highlights municipal handling of parking infractions and financial support from city leadership.
Washington reports show Eastman pushing to settle a wage dispute between railroad carriers and employees as federal labor talks span across states. The day includes looming auto worker action and various regional labor developments from Connecticut to California.
In Paris on March 2, Emile Touret a vegetable dealer barred himself at home after winning 2 500 000 francs in the national lottery. Fellow dealers angry at his continued work chased him from the market claiming the win makes him greedy and unfair competition.
The Athens County campaign heats up as two more candidates file petitions for the August primary. John H. Grosvenor, former county commissioner, seeks the office again. Clyde Edmundson, county auditor, reaffirms his bid for re election after filing today.
Dorothy Paget's Golden Miller fought his way to victory in the Grand National Steeplechase today defeating a field of two other jumpers. Delancige was second, Thomond it an American owned entry third, Forbra fourth.
Detroit report states Chrysler Corporation will cut its auto motive production to a 36 hour week while preserving employees former wages. General Motors also announced shorter hours on the same day.
An engineer and a station master were sentenced to death for the Sverdbeat wreck on March 12 that killed 33 and left 68 injured.
New York reports Mrs. Margaret Meringer held a ticket worth about 153000 for Golden Miller who won the Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree England. She learned of the win by radio while doing housework and plans for the money remain undecided.
Hollywood dispatch notes Will Rogers mourns Fred Palvar Nevada governor described as a two-fisted cowpuncher railroader and miner. Rogers recalls Palvar’s last visit and praises Nevada as a unique state with its cow herd and a hole in the ground.
Sigma Delta Chi sponsors the annual raze banquet at Ohio University on May 1. Last year’s event recalled a fight between Professor C N Mackinnon and Rog Connor. The award honors distinguished service to Ohio University or Athens and will be presented to a faculty member or resident of Athena. Invitations will be distributed soon.
Athens County to end personal property tax collections by March according to Auditor J Clyde F Edmundean as the Ohio Tax Commission rules the tax is no longer an emergency. Penalties start after March 31. County Treasurer G D Gorham says real estate tax collections are extended to April 15.
Three Pomeroy Bend citizens are reported dead Hannah Price aged 66 of Monkey Run Herb Spencer of Pomeroy and Henry Thaxton 73 of Middleport. Price funeral set for Sunday at Simpson M E Church burial Greenlawn Nelsonville. Spencer died at Hocking Glenn Sanitarium and funeral plans pending Thaxton death cited with five survivors and local funeral notices in the Messenger.
The Columbus Gas and Fuel Company returns to the Ohio Supreme Court in a bid to stop refunding about $200,000 to 60,000 customers. The case follows the US Supreme Court dismissal of an appeal as the Ohio ruling not final, delaying a refund of the 44 cent to M cent rate difference. The company contends the Ohio decision was final and seeks US Supreme Court review.
Congress began a tariff battle over the Administration Trade Bargaining Bill. Leaders predicted the clash could split parties, delay adjournment into summer, and influence reelection prospects for many House members and senators. The issue centers on a new tariff policy after a century of fluctuating rates.
The body of Charles W. Myers Jr the Pan American Airways radio operator on a plane that disappeared July 16 1932 en route from Santiago Chile to Buenos Aires Argentina will be brought to Canton for burial. Wreckage and the bodies of nine passengers and crew were found yesterday in the Andes near Puente del Inca Chile.
Lima dispatch says Ruase Clark was to testify in his defense against charges tied to the jail break that freed John Dillinger and left Sheriff Jesse L. Larber dead last fall. Clark says he was in Detroit when the incident occurred.
Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt mediating an auto labor clash as Detroit plants shift to a 36 hour week with pay increases. About 75,000 production workers gain from the change across 40 plants in 20 cities, matching prior 44- hour wages.
Five armed bandits entered the Dollar Bank in Struthers and terrorized two bank officials and 15 customers. When fleeing, they dropped the cash in a satchel in the corridor and left as the tear gas choked them, one teller Haid and president Diefendorfer assisted by the bank’s gas device. James McCann was struck as he complied with commands. The incident occurred shortly after opening.
Five bandits robbed a Brockton bank car today stealing a $26 000 payroll. They held up the bank automobile and fled in another car. The payroll was being transferred from Home National to the Diamond Shoe Company office.
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