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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1939

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Pontiff May Mediate in Nazi Polish and Franco Italian Disputes

Pius XII urged Britain France Germany Italy and Poland to settle the Germany Poland dispute and Mediterranean demands. A five power Vatican conference was proposed but not set, with mediation likely between Poland and Germany or France and Italy. Britain signaled willingness to join mediators as talks loom.

Britain France Germany Italy Poland Paris Vatican City Jaly Adolf Hitler House of Commons

Charge Wife With Murder

Exhusation of Antonio Giacobbe's body was to be ordered after two apparent suicide attempts by his widow Millie Giacobbe. Detectives found a last will and Mrs Giacobbe faces murder charges amid reports of a Philadelphia crime ring blamed for many deaths. Janet McDaniel disarmed Giacobbe as she allegedly fired at her home, four shots missed and the fifth lodged in a wall.

Philadelphia WUP Antonio Giacobbe Millie Giacobbe Vincent P. McDevitt Janet McDaniel

Hull Calls on Nations To Settle Differences

Secretary of State Cordell Hull urged all nations to compose differences amicably and with honor at a conference table. The statement was read by Assistant Secretary of State George S. Messersmith to the 10th International Congress.

Washington U.P Cordell Hull George S. Messersmith International Congress of Military Medicine and Pharmacy

Poor Relief Program Discussed at Capital

In Columbus members and district councillors of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce debated the state poor relief program. George B. Chandler secretary and Dr Arch D Schultz research director said the chamber favors enacting the Bricker plan as outlined by Governor Bricker.

Columbus U.P.A Ohio Ohio Chamber of Commerce George B. Chandler Arch D. Schultz Bricker

Four Charged in Poison Murder of Grover Myers

Greenville Missouri four adults including Mrs Louis Myers age 42 face formal charges in the poison murder of Grover Myers 54 a Wayne County political leader who died April 15.

Greenville O.R Louis Myers Grover Myers Wayne County

New Plan for Realignment Submitted to Congress Today

President Roosevelt presents a second comprehensive realignment plan to Congress aiming to cut federal costs by 1.25 million dollars annually. It calls for abolishing the Bituminous Coal Commission and transferring its duties to the Interior Department, ending a long criticized New Deal agency amidst past internal disputes.

W. P Congress National Bituminous Coal Commission Interior Department Roosevelt Tte New Deal

Religious Tolerance Urged by Shrine Group

The Supreme Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem opened in Cincinnati urging religious tolerance as a keynote. Four Ohioans were honored among 35 past heads since the order began 45 years ago, including Mrs. Mary E. Bartlett of Nelsonville.

Cincinnati U.P Supreme Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Mary E. Bartlett Nelsonville

Former Superintendent to Head Rotary District

Joseph W. Fichter of Hamilton, once Butler County schools superintendent and former assistant state education director, was slated for election as governor of the 159th Rotary District.

Dayton WUP Joseph W. Fichter Hamilton Butler County Rotary Club Fichter

Farm bloc defeats economy aims amid aid to agriculture

Senate farm bloc scraps economy goals and funds subsidies for wheat corn cotton tobacco and rice price supports and crop surplus distribution totaling about 338 million dollars. Morgenthau warns deficits rise next year while Bankhead pushes a cotton export subsidy plan costing 60 to 70 million dollars to move government cotton abroad.

Washington U.P Senate Farm Bloc Senate Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr John H. Bankhead Ala Bankhead

College Student Dies in Fall at Hawk's Nest Cliff

William Meeks twenty, Morris Harvey College student, died after slipping twenty feet at Hawk's Nest cliff in Fayette County. He reached for a flower for Miss Lucille Ward during a picnic when a rock rolled and crushed his skull. Funeral services were planned for today in Rita, Logan County.

Charleston W. Va Rita Logan County William Meeks Morris- Harvey College Hawk’s Nest Fayette County Meeks Lucille Ward

Methodist bishops reassigned amid church moves

More than a third of the United Methodist Church's 31 bishops were ordered to move from longtime assignments as church officials reshuffle leadership in Kansas City Missouri.

Kansas City U.P United Methodist Church

Resignation Acknowledges Weber Theorist in Smuggling Probe

New York justice Edgar J. Lauer resigns from the State Supreme Court amid pressure over his wife Rosa Weber a German housemaid jailed for smuggling. Weber exposed a ring, was paid 6712 by fines, and named others including master smuggler Albert N. Chaperau and clients George Burns and Jack Benny who faced 18000 in fines.

New York Rosa Weber Adolf Hitler Edgar J. Lauer State Supreme Court Laurer Hitler Albany Lauer Herbert H. Lehman Weber Miss Weber Paris George Burns Jack Benny

Brighter Future for Coal Industry Is Forecast

Nelsonville delegate Charles Wolfe reports optimism from the New York joint wage conference. He says May 20 may see minimum coal prices under the Guffey Act and notes broad support for the closed shop among Ohio operators. Wolfe clarifies that the closed shop means workers join the union, not selection of hires from a list.

Nelsonville New York Charles Wolfe Wolfe George Curtie Crooksville New York City Ohio United Mine Workers United Mine Workers of America

Former King Breaks Silence In Peace Plea

Verdun France. The Duke of Windsor delivers a peace speech saying he spoke to avert a repetition of past grim wars. He declares no land desires war and pledges his belief as a British, French, and German nations seek peace. He leaves for Paris with the Duchess of Windsor.

Poland Russia Vladimir Potemkin Warsaw Balkan Turkey Maxim Litvinov Litvinov Ignacy Moscicki Duke of Windsor Verdun France U.P Paris Duchess of Windsor

Mad Russian to Die in Penitentiary Tonight

Nick Babich a 54 year old immigrant known as the mad Russian on Ohio Penitentiary death row will die in the electric chair tonight for the murders of his wife and a neighbor. He was convicted in Warren for killing Dan Gross last December 4 and was indicted for killing his wife with an axe and razor before killing Gross with the razor.

Columbus U.P Nick Babich Ohio Babich Warren Dan Gross Barbara Gross

Auto Kills Victim Of Sleeping Sickness

Dayton reports 47 year old George L. Schaeffer a resident of the National Military Home was fatally struck by a car driven by 20 year old Merrill Royer after wandering into the street last night.

Dayton V.P George L. Schaeffer National Military Home Merrill Royer

Will Enables Doctor to Quit Practice in Halifax

Dr K G Mahabir, who inherited 250000 from Nadir Ormuz of Egypt, announced he will cancel debts for 342 patients and retire. He met Ormuz at a hotel in Egypt and learned of the bequest after Ormuz’s death.

Halifax K. G. Mahabir Mahabir Nadir Ormuz Egypt Ormuz

Showdown over relief tax cuts faces vote in Ohio House

In Columbus, leaders plan a Wednesday or Thursday showdown on reducing the 65 percent vote requirement for special county levies for poor relief. The plan underpins a $20 million relief program, with rural members opposing it and the fate of the entire program at stake. The relief committee backs allocating funds by need under welfare supervision.

Columbus House of Representatives Bricker Special Relief Committee Welfare Department

Taft Blocks Immediate Action on Labor NLRB Nominee

Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio halted quick committee steps on William M Leiserson for the National Labor Relations Board. He cited Leiserson's history as a mediator and a January speech criticizing the Wagner Act as evidence of bias.

Washington U.P Robert A. Taft Ohio William M. Leiserson National Labor Relations Board Leiserson Taft Congress

Delaware Teen Dies From Injuries In Traffic Accident

Anthony Galluzzo aged 16 died today from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. He is named in a Delaware report by United Press.

Delaware U.P Anthony Galluzzo

Estate Valued At 2 Million In Kaufman Estate

Lucas County auditors report Mrs. Ethel Kaufman s estate likely exceeds two million dollars after discovery of 200000 in cash and securities in her luggage. Papers show a Paris stored trunk holding about 900000 in foreign securities. Also found were 96000 Federal Farm Loan bonds and 27000 in unt clipped Treasury notes dating from 1935.

Toledo U.P Lucas County Auditor’s Office Ethel F. Kaufman Battle Creek Mich

Juvenile Court To Hear Trial in Dare Slaying

In Cincinnati Mrs. Blanche Tinker 15 admitted to shooting her 20 year old husband Har old after he allegedly dared her to fire. The shooting followed a domestic quarrel on Sunday and the case was moved to juvenile court by Judge Charles W. Hoffman.

Cincinnati U.P Blanche Tinker Charles W. Hoffman Harold

Governor Paid For Inaugural by Columbus Group

A Columbus committee of mostly local businessmen raised 2 500 dollars through 22 donations to pay off Governor Bricker’s inauguration note held by a Columbus bank. The group said the governor signed the note for the January 9 events and sought to ensure he did not bear the expense alone, calling it proof that political shakedown is over and honest government is needed.

Columbus U.P Bricker Republican State

Ohio State Trustees Fail To Name President

The 14th consecutive monthly trustees meeting closed without naming a president. Chairman Harry Caton said the board is making progress toward an appointee with proper qualifications. The report came from Columbus.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University Harry Caton Coshocton

Hebron Grain Dealer Killed in Newark Crash

Harold W. Martin aged 49 and an unidentified man died in a traffic crash in Newark last night. The second victim, believed to be a hitchhiker, was not identified.

Newark U.P Harold W. Martin Hebron

Ace Reporter Says Major European War Inevitable

United Press veteran Webb Miller predicts in New York that a major European war is unavoidable, describing Britain’s shift toward continental commitments and public opinion turning toward military alliances. He notes preparations in London and the likelihood that war could come despite desires to avoid it.

Ace United Press New York U.P Webb Milner Edward VIII Windsor George VI Canada United States Miller Europe America Thar Britain Russia France Poland Romania the Times London

Roosevelt pleads as coal talks stall nation’s supply

President Roosevelt convenes a White House meeting with nine coal executives and UMW leaders to break the deadlock amid a looming coal shortage. 450,000 miners idle as unions press for a union shop and extended contract terms while talks risk a general industry shutdown.

Washington Roosevelt United Mine Workers Union Frances Perkins UMW Perkins White House

Body of Drowned Man Found in River by Dog

A dog along the Ohio River found a drowned man today. Workmen nearby saw the dog jump in tug at the body and bark. The body was tentatively identified as Harlan D. Campbell, 35, of Addyston, Ohio, believed to have drowned last March.

Cincinnati W.P Ohio River Harlan D. Campbell Addyston

Giant Air Boat Completes First Test Flights

In San Diego the 54 passenger airboat built by Consolidated Aircraft completed its initial test flights with satisfactory results. Chief test pilot William Wheatley said he was well pleased with the craft's performance during the test series.

San Diego Calif U.P Consolidated Aircraft Corporation William Wheatley

Stunt Plane Crash Kills 23 in Guayaquil

An army stunt pilot crashed his plane in a crowded Guayaquil area last night, killing 23 people and injuring 50. The tragedy occurred as spectators watched the daring display, prompting investigations and mourning.

Ecuador Guayaquil U.P

Lancaster Man Dies In Traffic Accident

Charles Thrush age 60 dies from a skull fracture after being struck by an automobile driven by Charles Blum of Lancaster in Lancaster.

Lancaster U.P Charles Thrush Charles Blum

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