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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1930

Page

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Hoover Wets and Drys Promise On Prohibition Policy

Washington May 3 The Hoover administration’s stance on prohibition remains unclear until the Law Enforcement Commission final report, due December, as congressional elections pass. Stayton labels Hoover wet at heart while opponents press that prohibition is a failure. officials anticipate full commission recommendations guiding any shift.

Taulil Mallon United Press Star Washington U.re Wiedern Sooxer Congress Wickersham Commisson William Fr. Stayton Asation

Stern measures urged to curb crime and voter literacy debate

Frank J Loesch of the National Crime Commission told the Chattanooga University of Justice that crime requires police modernized with better procedures. He argued literacy and foreign elements fuel corruption and urged revising the constitution to disfranchise the literate voter and restrict voting to English-speaking workers.

Chattanooga Tenn Frank J Loesch National Crime Commission Chattanooga University Institute of Justice Loesch Chicago

May Day Protests Draw Mixed Feelings Across Nations

The piece contrasts peaceful May Day celebrations in London and elsewhere with restrictive regimes in Russia and Italy. It notes children in New York parades, calls for cautious optimism about peace, and questions the value of political demonstrations under dictatorships.

London Budapest Vienna Berlin Muasoliti

Lindbergh Flies to Spare Hangar Space at Roosevelt Field

Charles A Lindbergh landed at Roosevelt Field New York from Miami during his Canal Zone flight to open a Pan American air route. Officials found no room in Hangar Field No 7, so he took off and landed at Field No 8 where space was available.

Roosevelt Field Charles A Lindbergh Miami Nee Canal Zone Pan-American Aire Nas Lindbergh Field No. 7

Ohio Supreme Court asked to rule on ginger extract possession

In Columbus on May 3 the Ohio Supreme Court was urged to decide if mere possession of fluid extract of Jamaica ginger violates prohibition laws. Paul Ashton of Allen County appealed after arrest by a state prohibition officer for illegally possessing "jake" and convicted of liquor law violation.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Paul Ashton Allen County Jake

Governor Cooper backs Bes state building projects

A terse index review lists Governor Cooper supporting Bes state construction plans amid scattered mentions of local events. Community notes, sports and society items populate various pages with brief notices and district updates across counties.

Cooper Bes Hoover Pomeroy Bend Isistni Nelsonville Local Society Chauncey Upper Valley Lagan Honking County McArthur Vinton County Praga Yishtora

Mother Jones Ends Old Feud With Rockefeller Jr

May 2 10 report says Mother Jones and John D Rockefeller Jr have buried their long running feud. A telegram to Jones from Rockefeller on her 100th birthday praises her loyalty, duty and courage and calls her a “damn good sport.”

Washington Mother Jones John DB. Rockefeller, Jr Jon D Jr Lindlow Colo Miney Rockefeller le Matte Maree Fimmhouse Jane Liver Springs MD 410 Wastleyston Rockefelter Jowrs

House Backs Hoover and Repeals Farm Debenture Plan

The House voted 242 to something to back President Hoover and defeat the farm debenture proposal tied to tariff bills. Officials estimated a costly subsidy impact on rye and other crops, while Republicans blocked keeping the provision. The debate left only the issue of restoring presidential control over the Flexible Tariff Provision unresolved.

House Hoover Caport Senate

Pressure on Congress to act on Hoover enforcement plan

Washington May 3 Administration leaders in Congress may be called to the White House over their failure to plan passage of Hoover's seven enforcement measures before adjournment for the summer. Hoover reportedly seeks action, though he does not back a summer special session. Public opinion and comments by William H. Slayton of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment fuel the view that Hoover doubts prohibition's success.

Ans Hoover Urey Staton Massichuasis Montana Congress Senator Jones Washington Jones Aes Law Enforcement Commission Anti West William & Duan Provident Hoover White House Fried William H. Slayton Association Against the Prohibition Amendment

Indian Model Elects to Go on Life Trial

BorraLo New York May 1 1UP The safety of van Indiag Moddl y 16Ve affair with Hicbreneh Lust for whom she paved vin acy fair ended with the siving of the artist s with seemed dry fined todkiy for another jail ex positor ercouraged by her people to tell her own vision of the theRedy Tila Himerson the young Indian woman yesterday elected to have her plea of Kuitty to second dagie w murder withdrawn and stun trial for the second time on a first de are chuta She appetted Indic ferent to the possible consequence of fit deciseh aleuth for the erega ting chair Had she reiterated her plea mate in a hospital after tuber culosis had so weakened her that it became necessary to adjourn her first trial before its completion bfe to 20 years imprisonment with a chance to regain her health and possibility of early parole would have been the mandatory punishment.

BorraLo van Indiag Moddl Hicbreneh Todkiy Tila Himerson Kuitty Dagie Chuta Deciseh Aleuth Bfe

Precautions Tighten Fire Safety at Athens State Hospital

Dr. J A Berry, superintendent, outlines fire prevention upgrades over 10 years at Athens State Hospital. Fire doors shield wards, extra exits and hydrants added, water line installed, small extinguishers used, and 24 7 supervision maintained. Regular inspections of fire fighting gear and staff drills train patients for orderly evacuations.

Athens State Hospital J A. Berry Gaig Perry

Akron Mystery Man Found Near River Under Rail Bridge

The body of Tony Apostolides, 60, once linked to a World racketeer missing stage, was found Thursday afternoon near the Cusahog River ten feet below the tracks of the High Level Bridge. Detectives believe he ended his life by jumping from the bridge.

Akron Tony Apostolides Cusahog River

Betman Gill Dispute Over Origin of Prison Fire Fallout

Governor Myer Cooper weighs reports by Attorney General Betman and State Marshal Ray Gil on the Columbus penitentiary blaze that killed inmates. Cooper leans toward faults in wiring theory but questions conclusively attributing the fire to arson, urging comprehensive rehabilitation and improved safety measures.

LY Baron Lata Press Myer Cooper Todry Ito Gilbert Betman Phcea Maarshal Ray Gil Betas Yeemed Gilla Shalon Ohio

Unidentified man found murdered near Elizabethown

The body of an unknown man, burned and partially clothed, was found today on the bank of the Tippecanoe river near Elizabethown, about 15 miles from Harot and prepared as if to open a line for the sunner, with investigators unsure of the cause.

Cincinnati Miami Felver Lizabethtown Milea

White City used sweep convicts in cell block at Ohio Pen

Columbus May 3 White City again housed convicts in the Ohio Penitentiary cell block as part of the cell work program. Guards say inmates were locked in to work and some moved to a new area. Don Mollett Crnon editor’s killer Pat McDermott remains in the hole since Friday for brick throwing. About 80 men now at work, recruits drawn from Thornes in the Boned dormitory, with numbers to rise gradually.

Columbus White City Ohlo Pententhuy Robert Haubetel Don Mollett Crnon

Stock Market Crashes Again As Traders Face Losses

Thousands of small investors were wiped out as stock values plunged in a dramatic crash. Brokers fled the exchange as trading volume surged to 4.507 million shares, the heaviest day of the year, with fears of deeper losses and calls for bank intervention amid recession fears and repayment loan concerns.

Lemer CO Wala United Prew New Yorth Tewry Banldar Banking Institut Ord Flotaten

Inmate ends life at state hospital

Mrs. Lorene White, 42, admitted April 4 to Athens State Hospital, committed suicide at 6:55 Saturday evening by drowning in a bathtub. Found with bathroom door partly open, Miss Vera Barnes discovered her. Artificial resuscitation failed. she had been under close observation due to depression. relatives notified.

Lorene White Athens State Hospital Uicida Yelock Tronton

Cooper urges commission on ten year program for state welfare

Governor Cooper proposed a ten year plan to expand penal, welfare and correctional facilities to meet future demand. He urged a thorough study and a pay as you go financing approach, favoring gradual building funded by a dedicated levy rather than a large bond issue. Griswold backed a pay as you go policy to finance necessary institutional work.

Columbus L.r Ic el Honda Cooper Penal and Welfare Comemisanion Aiato Oljp Cooper Wreed Hal F H. Grinwold Inylag Benthes Criswold

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