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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1933
Page
1
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March 29. President Roosevelt urged Congress to grant federal supervision of investment securities sold in interstate commerce and require full public information for each new issue. He warned that misrepresentation and weak safeguards have cost investors millions and called for a comprehensive regulatory program to protect the public and restore trust in markets.
A jury in a common pleas court found F Gilbert guilty of second degree murder in the February farm slaying of neighbor Whit Enbor. The verdict carries the expected penalties under state law.
The Roosevelt Administration moves to bring the United States into the World Court facing a Senate stalemate. Senate Majority Leader Robinson plans to urge the Foreign Relations Committee to restore the adherence resolution and reservations to the calendar. The issue previously passed the committee but stalled when Congress adjourned. The Democratic platform pledges adherence with the prior reservations.
State officials and oil industry leaders with Secretary Ickes approve a federal plan to stabilize the industry. The program calls for federal cooperation to halt illegal interstate transport, a halt of flush oil wells by Oklahoma Texas California and Kansas until April 15, and a nine member committee plus a Rooseveltwappointed representative to allocate production.
Ohio forester Edmund Secrest says thousands of acres in the state could gain from the Roosevelt forest plan. He notes the proposal aims to employ 250000 men nationally and is awaiting full details, but early reports suggest many man-days of work may be available in Ohio if approved.
Standard Oil Company of Ohio announced a one cent per gallon increase in gasoline prices effective tomorrow. The firm will offer a one cent per gallon discount for cash sales to encourage cash transactions.
Beverly Hills report says a thief entered the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and stole six saxophones four clarinets a bull fiddle and a bass drum. The town constable seeks the culprit while residents await reward. Will brags about U S foreign policy then notes misstep in seeking world court.
The Ohio Senate passed the McNamee bills 26 to 0 transferring the Division of Motor Vehicles from the secretary of state to the Highway Department. A second measure creating a state highway patrol also cleared. Governor White sponsored both bills despite Secretary Myers opposition. Myers signals possible referendum.
The Utilities Committee in Columbus postponed two Espy Bills from the Ohio Association on Public Utilities Questions that would force utilities to maintain up to date inventories with the Public Utilities Commission and allow examiner hearings when the commission is busy. A third bill by Sen Harold Moser granting emergency rate authority was also delayed. The panel deemed the measures defective and discussed substitute drafts, hoping to bring them before the Senate before the upcoming recess.
Washington March 29. The Democratic administration proposed a drastic regulation of securities sales to protect investors from multi billion losses. The plan calls for fines and imprisonment for dealers who mislead the public in their descriptions of securities.
Washington march 2 the army and navy paused chores to debate whether posts ships and stations may have beer when it becomes legal for the nation on april 7. Headquarters offered no direct answer and legal advice from the judge advocate general or attorney general was considered.
President Roosevelt's unemployment enlistment plan for a 250000 strong reconstruction army nears final approval. Congress receives inquiries on how to join the Back to Work Corps while debates continue on a 500 million dollar distress relief fund. The reforestation bill moves swiftly through the House and Senate with leadership predicting quick passage and a White House signature tonight.
A small revolver, smelling of powder, was found in a Columbus field by a greens picker. Police suspect it was the murder weapon in the death of Eunice Haggard, 25, whose four bullet wounds were found in her parked car after she visited a hospital last Friday. Authorities ordered field searches and consider revenge or a misread crime motive, with clothing disarrangement noted to conceal motives.
Chicago March 26 Buying of wheat improved on the Board of Trade and prices recovered to stand unchanged, too lower. Liverpool’s lack of follow through dampened gains while bullish crop reports kept sentiment firm. A northwestern house sold on the rally and an eastern house bought. Corn steady, oats and rye easy, provisions steady.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Washington at noon today from Newark New Jersey aboard a regular passenger aircraft.
Washington dispatch reports a 15 percent cut for federal officials and employees, effective April 1 through July 1, with possible extension. The order saves about 30 million for the quarter and 120 million annually, amid a broader drive to cut federal running costs. Employees return to a five and a half day week, and the payless furlough system ends.
Highlights of President Roosevelt's March 2 message to Congress outline a rule aiming to shield the public from unethical securities practices while avoiding guarantees on new issues. He stresses that those handling public money are trustees for others and calls for narrow government action with broad investor protections.
The Senate Agriculture Committee opened hearings on Roosevelt farm price increase proposals as amendments flood in and action is expected by Saturday. Opponents argued the plan gives Secretary Wallace too much power and could raise consumer prices, while one alternative from Chairman Smith would strip the bill to its essentials by removing the allotment, processing levy, and licensing provisions.
Cincinnati city officials fear every law and ordinance since 1927 may be invalid because they were published in the City Bulletin rather than in a newspaper of general circulation. City Solicitor John B. Ellis announced plans to re pass ordinances after a Supreme Court ruling struck down a local measure for improper advertising.
Pennsylvania Railroad officials say beer may again be sold in dining cars if it avoids financial loss. Next July marks 21 years since beer and liquor were banned in diners. The decision hinges on state laws in the 13 states the railroad serves, as passenger traffic officials monitor measures enacted.
Damages totaling 248000 were asked of the city of Columbus in 13 suits filed in common pleas court by property owners south of Columbus. They allege Scioto River pollution by the city has damaged their properties. all but one properties are in Pickaway County. The Dennis property in Jackson Township seeks 12500.
Speaker Rainey said the Roosevelt securities protection bill would create a new government bureau to handle information and publicity on all securities. He noted a small fee of a fraction of one percent on companies floating securities would fund the bureau.
Edward Sanns seven year old son of Mr and Mrs P E Sanns of 546 Second Avenue was struck by a car driven by Mrs Edward Tope at noon today in front of the boy's home. His jaw was fractured after he darted from the curb into the street.
Berlin reports demonstrations against Jewish targets as authorities promise retaliation measures but strike actions unfold. Brown Shirts force closures of Jewish stores in Essen and Wittenberg, with picketing in Brandenburg provinces as Germany defends its stance amid world pressure.
Gallipolis March 2 A special grand jury may be called in Gallia County by Judge R L White before April 4 to act on the bank robbery case. John Kritral held after arrest in Albany will get an immediate hearing. Jasper Ingels bank official identified Kritral as the man using a car outside the bank during the robbery.
Washington March 26 Homer Cummings will stay as attorney general in President Roosevelts cabinet and will not become governor general of the Philippines as once planned. He succeeded Thomas J Walsh as attorney general and was expected to serve in the islands for about a month longer before any reassignment.
Two American missionaries were killed when Chinese shells hit a church at Taitovying near Chiehsingkou. Reports say the church was destroyed and the deaths occurred in the wreckage during hostilities.
Washington March 2 Senate passes Copeland Bill lifting present restrictions on medicinal liquor prescriptions a move aiding physicians to issue more prescriptions.
One bandit, Kritral, captured in Albany after a chase through Nelsonville New Lexington Newark Columbus and Washington. He confessed driving the getaway sedan. The other two escaped toward Athens with a bill for evidence showing about 12 708.99 taken from First National Bank in Gallip Polis. A large posse aided by county sheriffs and city police pursued the remaining pair from Nelsonville to New Lexington and beyond.
A pair of neatly dressed bandits ate at the Dew Hotel yesterday afternoon then hired taxi driver Don Hutchinson of Nelsonville to take them toward New Lexington. They later moved to Newark and Jacksontown, hiring a boy named Harry Ore to drive to Columbus. They bought Cincinnati bus tickets last night at 8:25 then left near Washington. Kritra, a Munhall resident, claimed he borrowed George Dallas’s eight cylinder sedan to travel with them as they pursued “big money.”
Mrs. Birge Carmichael aged 38 died in a Celina hospital from burns received when a kerosene flame failed to light a fire and exploded burning her and her home Tuesday.
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