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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1928
Page
1
A flying colonel endorses laws for an aviator during quiet, methodical testimony. The endorsement comes twice within a week as Senate committees scrutinize the proposal.
A famed aviator on a public flyer tour shows strain from limelight by declining interviews and avoiding photographers. Officials expect the flier to depart soon as media pressure grows.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh faces repeated questions from congressional committees and is used as a prop in debates on aviation bills including the Furlow and Swing measures. Lawmakers press him on pay for army aviators and air mail franking while Lindbergh shows signs of strain from the glare of publicity.
Joseph Marra and Joe Bianchi of Canton were pardoned by Governor Donahey for liquor law violations while confined in Stark county workhouse for default of fines.
The Public Health Service of the United States has produced a 42 page booklet on baby care from prenatal to age four with guidance on diet clothing sleep nursing teething and emergencies. Copies available from the Washington Information Bureau via coupon and six cents.
Percy Tettlow, a United Mine Workers official in West Virginia, told the Senate coal investigating committee that monopoly of the bituminous coal industry by a few strong companies is inevitable unless action is taken to curb the current cut throat competition among mine operators.
Charles Day, 23, at Mansfield reformatory, confessed to Sheriff Lambert that he killed 16 year old Robert Lee Welsh in a quarrel over $38 stolen from a hardware store. Day said he staged the scene to resemble suicide, and his case now goes to the grand jury. He had earlier been imprisoned for forgery.
The Athens county high schools will hold final debates at Albany and The Plains on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The topic asks whether the direct primary system should be abolished for nominating public office.
A 48 degree drop in temperature was recorded in Athens within 24 hours. The high reached 78 degrees with a low near 0. daffodils and crocuses bloomed as jackets and spring coats appeared. Smoke drifted from few chimneys as furnaces cooled and windows opened.
A German trio Captain Herman Koehl Baron Von Huenefeld and Arthur Spindler prepared at Baldonne field near Dublin for a bold westward Trans Atlantic attempt in the reconditioned Junkers Bremen They hoped to reach Mitchell Field New York or heaven and faced a six to seven hour maintenance window before a Wednesday dawn takeoff with Irish Free State support aboard.
Albany March 27 Governor Alfred E Smith again denounces Senator Nye for using his name in Teapot Dome probe. He states Nye’s charge is baseless and accuses Nye of attempting to cover up unwarranted conduct. The letter, mailed yesterday, reiterates Smith’s denial of campaign contributions from Harry Sinclair.
The Weather Bureau forecast frosts tonight as far south as northern Florida and interior Alabama. A North Atlantic disturbance caused gales along the Atlantic seaboard and thunderstorms from the southern lake region to the Gulf. Temperatures fell from the Missouri valley to the Appalachians with fair weather expected tonight and tomorrow in the East.
The Great Lakes region faced a severe cold snap on March 27 with rain and electrical storms giving way to snow squalls. Windy conditions toppled signs and caused minor property damage as temperatures plunged from mild to freezing. A near-cloud burst drenched Cleveland and surrounding areas.
New Philadelphia March 27. William D Herron facing possible first degree murder charges for the slaying of Viola May. Body pulled from the Tuscarawas river near Dover after a February 7 incident. Post mortem to determine if death occurred before water entry. manslaughter defense anticipated. Crowds swarmed the morgue as the case proceeds.
At a Columbus Republican meeting Willis and Hoover factions clashed over Ohio’s national convention delegates. Former AG C. C. Crabbe backed Hoover and accused Willis of seeking patronage. Buckeye Republican Club president John H. Cooper defended Willis while Mrs. Hugh Clark challenged some statements. Crabbe questioned Willis sincerity and urged primaries in other states.
A forty mile southwest gale battered Rochester causing broken telephone poles, fallen trees, collapsed plate glass, high voltage wires down, and advertising signs toppled across streets. Roofs and windows were damaged as this strong storm disrupted daily life in Rochester, N Y.
After three years of debate, Columbus area cities prepare to present Engineer Harry Allensworth on April 8 to argue Logan Gas valuation overstates assets. Cities say Logan’s leaseholds total 14.16 million while listed at 251 thousand and may link Logan to Preston Oil through shared officers. Chillicothe seeks rehearing on March 8 rate order as utilities commission allows amendments.
Washington March 27 President Coolidge learns complete tax returns will be tabulated by Monday or Tuesday of next week. He will confer with Secretary Mellon who is expected to endorse the Treasury recommendation for tax reduction. Mellon has indicated a cut of more than 200 million dollars is unwarranted.
Two secret indictments allege fraud in preparing an income tax return against Albert H. Friend former Cleveland sales manager for National Cash Register He was captured in Providence Rhode Island held on 5000 bond awaiting removal to Cleveland for the April term of criminal court
Poultry care management and feeding to be discussed by R E Cray poultry specialist of Ohio State University in Athens on April 10. The Chamber of Commerce rooms host the event announced by Extension Agent T H Johnson. An open forum will follow for attendees to raise problems and diseased chickens may be brought to the meeting.
The Athens Merchants Exposition at Ohio University proceeds with blue and white decorations across booths and stage areas. Kiwanis and YWCA share proceeds from the check room, with nightly dances supervised by a committee led by Dwight Rutherford. Prizes are drawn each night at 11 o’clock by the Kiwanis club.
George Anderson of Consolidated Coal defended the open shop policy before a Senate coal investigation, noting 1927 miners’ pay exceeded 1924 under non-union operation and calling the UMWA a aggressor. He criticized arbitration refusal and a Baltimore wage pact as overly high, arguing the contract was unenforceable due to violations by both sides.
At Columbus the Ohio W C T U debated endorsing Senator Frank B Willis for president. A bitter floor fight followed as speakers urged or opposed endorsement. The proposal was tabled to avoid setting a precedent while leaders urged stronger prohibition advocacy.
High winds swept Ohio towns through the night and early today then abated. In East Palestine police estimated damage at 125000 dollars with several houses unroofed windows shattered and two garages damaged. Heavy rain and hail preceded the wind as temperatures plunged from 60 to freezing.
NEW LEXINGTON March 27. C A McIntyre 38 mayor of Santoy Perry county for eight years died yesterday at Athens State hospital. He gained state wide notice about a year ago when he had a prisoner flogged publicly for biting off his mother in law s ear.
A Kiwanis committee will discuss forming a 4-H club for Athens boys and girls with a gardening focus. The conference, led by T. H. Johnson and others, meets April 9 in Athens and marks the first attempt to organize a 4-H club there with gardening as the initial project.
New York March 27 General Motors led a sudden turn in the market when the stock opened lower after a burst in the boom. After a high near 199 yesterday GM fell to 192 193 as large blocks of the stock moved downward, halting the rush.
Rumors claim the city faces turmoil from political campaigns and past gang conflicts. Allegations describe uneven power favors for precinct workers and ward leaders, with warnings of threats and unrest spreading through neighborhoods.
In Chicago on March 27 two bombs damaged the homes of U S Senator Charles Deneen and Judge John J Swanson as the city reeled in the heat of primary campaigns. Threats of martial law and calls for state action circulated while investigators offered a $10 000 reward for bomber apprehension.
Columbus March 27 Ohio Cities Telephone of New Philadelphia has been authorized by the state utilities commission to issue its seven percent cumulated preferred capital of the par value of 26000 dollars, to be used in payment of or at first mortgage.
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