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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1933
Page
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A fragmentary report notes unemployment rising among advertising men tied to railroad waste service reform. Intermittent testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission hints at reorganizational steps to cut duplication and waste. Discussions focus on cost savings, labor impact, and possible broader treatment under a proposed works program.
The article discusses a proposal dated May 9 by the control board seeks to joint New York and Wisconsin to price and production regulate the milk industry. It calls for a commission and secretary of agriculture to oversee all milk matters including agreements and pricing.
May 9 reports circulated that the United States planned to intervene in Peiping as troops were stationed nearby. Chinese official V. Soong, now with the president, denied involvement and urged caution amid muttered promises of aid.
A chaotic scene at a library during dinner hour ends with junior high students guiding a child to safety through a window. Staff and bystanders assist as a window passage is found and used to evacuate.
A local court case in Athens involves a defendant charged with assault. The proceedings reference a person named Thompson and accuser Py Over, with associated individuals Mary Arnold and an unnamed prosecutor. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
New York report says Mr. Roosevelt delivered a mighty fine radio speech Sunday night using plain language. The writer notes his voice as the best in America and points out he read the last meeting minutes, forgetting to outline future plans.
In Wilmington on May 9 an amendment to the Federal Bankruptcy Act halted a sheriff's sale of 320 acres of farm land owned by Cora L. Talmadge near Clarksville Clinton County. Miss Talmadge, through attorney C Luther Swain, filed in Federal Court Cincinnati for time to settle with creditors. The Kentucky Joint Stock and Land Bank of Lexington held a judgment against her. liabilities listed at 17 782 with assets of 22 912.83.
Stacy Wolfe an Ohio University senior was summoned to Fort Lauderdale Florida at an early hour today due to the critical illness of his father Arthur A Wolfe a native of Athens who formerly ran a North Court Street feed store with his brother Ned J Wolfe now in Columbus Wolfe has lived in Florida for several years and his condition is described as extremely critical with little hope of recovery
Geneva May 9 The four top wheat producers United States Canada Australia and Argentina will tackle wheat supply and export issues at a conference under the League of Nations economic committee. A preliminary meeting was held today to seek a basis for agreements to limit production or exports for submission to the World Economic Conference.
Toledo police detained 14 year old Robert Hortsman of Sharpsburg after he took $21 meant for his high school tuition to buy a bus ticket to Chicago to see the World's Fair. His father had asked authorities to intervene.
The Supreme Court ruling allows California and other states to use current lower price levels when calculating fair value for rate making. Los Angeles Gas and Electric Co had challenged a nine percent gas rate cut by the California Railroad Commission, arguing property value at $95 million versus the commission’s $65.5 million. The court refused to enjoin the reduction, noting price levels have shifted since 1929 and may stay low.
In New York on May 9 a wave of wage increases boosts buying power for about 50,000 workers across 25 states. Henry Ford endorsed the New Deal in his first ad campaign in over a year, while Errol Loban Cord announced a 5 percent wage hike across the Cord units starting May 10.
Mrs Evalyn Walsh McLean testified in District Supreme Court as Gaston B Means and Norman Whitaker face fraud charges. She said she gave Means 100000 dollars to recover Charles A Lindbergh Jr and offered to pawn three jewelry pieces to raise 35000 dollars. Jurors watched as diamond bracelets and a diamond chain were presented for identification by District Attorney Leo Rover.
The west side of Dayton was struck by a gale early today. Four or five persons suffered minor injuries as high winds wrecked several buildings felled trees and poles and tore signs from buildings.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald told the House of Commons that the World Economic Conference is doomed unless the debts problem is resolved before it opens. Parliament debates foreign policy and how to handle the June 15 debt payment, with calls for a permanent settlement and careful handling to avoid worsening the hurdle.
Mrs. Evan Hamilton 52 died at 2 30 this morning at 11 Maple Street after a weeklong pneumonia. She leaves husband and three sons Harry Albany Thomas Athens Evan Jr Middle Town a grandson Lewis Albany three sisters Margaret Jones Middleport Jennie Murray Columbus Griff Russell Middleport and brother James Anderson Middleport. Funeral at Christian Church Thursday at 2 pm burial in West Union Street Cemetery. She was a Christian Church member and belonged to Woman's Benefit Association and Pythian Sisters.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron returns to four six hour shifts, six days a week as demand surges. About 1,000 workers are recalled since April 1, with inventories low and orders rising from dealers and automakers. The schedule is expected to last for several months.
A motor truck driven by Scott Reinhart of Wapakonda collided with a bus in Lima causing minor injuries to ten itinerant Negro baseball players.
Washington May 9 A U P report says Congress faces the task of protecting American investors from past and future mistakes amid a revival. Senator Costigan seeks disclosures on top executives pay and perks. A Senate bill bars RFC loans to firms with executives earning over 17 500 annually. Senator Johnson pushes for a foreign securities corporation under federal sanction to recover defaulted foreign bonds.
George B. Chandler, secretary of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, told Cleveland state chamber members that Governor White's proposed sales tax and the Mort school plan harm the state. He said the budget can balance without the tax and its coupon system, and urged a selective tax on non-essentials such as movies and cigarettes plus beer tax.
Dutch finance watchers fear a possible government ban on gold as speculators withdraw gold and capital flees Holland. Experts warn an embargo could threaten the gold standard among France, Belgium, and Switzerland, leaving few gold-backed economies.
An unidentified about twenty year old girl jumped from the east Parkersburg bridge into the Kana Wha River. A motorist failed in an effort to rescue her and police searched the river for her body.
Ohio lawmakers opened hearings on Governor White's two per cent coupon sales tax proposal. Proponents argued revenue to relieve a fiscal crisis and fund school relief, while opponents condemned the tax. The committee heard delegations from Cincinnati Toledo Cleveland and many smaller communities as Republicans weighed their caucus plans.
Athens County schools reduced operating expenses by 38 percent in 1930 31 and 31 32 and further savings during the current year superintendent Kenneth C Ray says in a survey. Bond and interest payments declined with bonds retired. total costs dropped from 646 490 18 in 1929 30 to 436 750 38 in 1931 32.
Senator Wagner of New York announced that a three billion dollar public works program would be added to his control of industry bill. He said the move aims to keep industry moving and would apply to federal and state projects.
Washington May 9 President Roosevelt keeps a good humored calm despite two hard months of strain during the emergency. He rarely shows anger and uses silence when pressed, while critics like Senator Carter Glass attack inflation policy. The White House approach has drawn praise from the business community as a cooperative, non dictatorial partnership, though many expect a future clash as tensions rise.
Harwich Massachusetts May speedy justice aims to deter other kidnappers as state detectives and District Attorney William C Crossley move to wrap up details of the Buck brothers case. Kenneth Buck 27 and Cyril Buck are held on 100000 bail each after pleading not guilty to extortion and related charges. Peggy MacMath, 10, has returned to school and is recovering from her ordeal.
Ambassador Norman H. Davis said British official Walter Runciman saw no insurmountable obstacle to a proposed world tariff truce. Reports later said the truce had been accepted, lifting U S diplomats who had feared Britain’s lack of co operation for the upcoming Economic Conference in London. Dr Hjalmar Schacht indicated Germany favored lowering trade barriers.
Heavy rainfall swept Athens district with a storm venturing from the West around 11:30. Lightning and hail accompanied the downpour, following three hundredths of an inch of rain from prior days. Temperatures ranged from 50 to 76 with more rain forecast and cooler conditions ahead.
In Cleveland the Brewers and Distributors Association of Northern Ohio unveiled a code of ethics for the industry. The document demands heads of businesses be men of good reputation integrity and unquestioned honesty and at all times uphold their profession as an honorable one.
U P Chairman Connery plans to present a House Labor Committee bill to enforce Roosevelt era goals through federal boards. The measure would allow trade associations to approve labor agreements and even override anti trust laws. In non unionized industries the board could initiate stabilization pacts. The plan calls for a 30 hour work week and a living wage.
Washington May 9 One third of the U S Navy ships would be laid up in rotation to save 53 million dollars in the coming fiscal year. Warships would be placed in reduced commission and overhauled while kept ready for quick activation in an emergency. After a reserve period ships would rejoin the active fleet and others would enter reserve.
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