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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1936

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Four New Jersey Couple Welcomes Quadruplets

The Papa family of New Jersey celebrates the birth of quadruplets as Frances, a baby girl, and four boys Frank Felix Ferdinomeqt and another set of triplets arrive. Papa Kas par, 47, works as an assistant on the Erie Railway while Mama Kas par cares for the newborns and their siblings. The event draws national attention as the first New Jersey couple to have quadruplets.

Caspar Papa New Jersey St. Mary’s Hospital I. J Papa Kaspar Ameneckick Efrie Raiilroad Mama Bos Frances Frank Felix Fiten Ratit Mama Eaespar

Duce's Delegates Are Called Home

Premier Mussolini withdrew Italy's delegation from Geneva and warned the League of Nations to treat the Italo Ethiopian conflict as closed if Italy is to cooperate. Chilean delegate Manuel Rivas Jicuna called for lifting sanctions on Italy as the withdrawal sparked global sensation and a scheduled council meeting proceeded to consider delaying discussions.

Geneva Benito Mussolini League of Nations Italy Chile Am Alia Manuel Rivas Jicuna Ethiopia Calles Itate

Lemke Confident His Bill Will Pass

Rep William Lemke optimistic as the House begins six hours of debate on his 3 billion dollar farm mortgage refinancing plan The measure moved to floor consideration on a 20 to 153 vote with House leadership surprised by the decision and O Connor predicting speedy passage

Lemke North Dakota Washington Plains of North Dakota William Lemke House John J. O'Connor

Roosevelt to Consider Work for Handicapped Workers

A New York delegation from the League for Physically Handicapped left for home on WPA funded railroad tickets after occupying Harry Hopkins WPA office. They demanded that President Roosevelt personally consider giving work relief jobs to the handicapped, lifting the siege on Hopkins’ office.

Washington Roosevelt League For Harry Hopkins New York League Hopkins

Guthrie to speak at Athens teachers dinner meeting

William S Guthrie supervisor of the NYA student aid program in Mio will address the Athens County Teachers Association during the school year opening meeting at the Athens Christian Church Wednesday night at 6 30. He will speak on student aid programs and YMCA activities.

William S Guthrie NYA Mio Athens County Teachers Association Athens Christian Church

Amesville Driver's Rights Suspended After Guilty Plea

Herschel Wolf of Amesville was fined 100 dollars and costs and had his driving rights suspended for six months after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated before Mayor Len B. McCune. He was arrested Monday on East State Street by Athens police. Additionally Dick Webb Eldon Mahaffey and William Martin were fined five dollars and costs each for intoxication, while Richard Hughes forfeited 13 dollars and 70 cents for failing to appear for arraignment on an intoxication charge.

Herschel Wolf Amesville Len B. McCune Athens E. State St Dick Webb Eldon Mahaffey William Martin McCune Richard Hughes

New Technique Revives Heart Action Demonstrated

In Kansas City Dr William B Kouitz of St Louis presented a method reviving a human heart similar to pulmotor resuscitation. He said results are preliminary for physiology of heart and circulation and may not yet restore full bodily life.

Kansas City American Medical Association William B. Kouitz St. Louis Konitz

Misses Apple on Boy's Head Injures Eye

Seattle report of a 9 year old boy Charles Lee Jr being treated for an eye injury after a companion attempted to knock an apple from his head with a bow and arrow. The incident mirrors William Tell style in a playful misfire.

Seattle U.P Charles Lee, Jr William Tell

Business leaders urged to keep politics educational

Secretary of Commerce Daniel Roper appealed Monday night to organized business groups to not inflame partisan passions as the New Deal election season approaches. He urged business men to keep political campaigns educational and warned against private influence on government. He said current signals show business may gain in the president’s term, countering the expected post election slump.

Secretary of Commerce Ceati Roper

Moore Ewae ethers Killed When BR-ues Hit Auto

A fatal crash near Rushtown, eight miles southeast of Portsmot, left two men dead, one age 23, when their motor vehicle was struck by a train. The locomotive was damaged and a second engine was sent to Cincinnati to haul away the wreckage.

Moore Homer Moore Azee Za Maetag Hte Burlin Rushtown Imtoo Cincinnati

Election Returns From Ohio Reported By The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger will provide special election service with United Press wire results from across Ohio. Staff in Athens County receive returns at the election board as they are reported. For latest returns call The Messenger at 244 0245 or 1246. Officials expect first Athens County returns by about 10 tonight, with other areas earlier.

Athens Messenger Tomieaht United Press Ohio Athens County Election Board

Ohio primary sets stage for 1936 presidential race

Columbus dispatch reports a projected record turnout in Ohio with over one million votes cast in the combined state presidential primary. Governor Davey predicts a 5 to 1 renomination margin over Congressman Young, while Robert Taft is the main rival for the Republican delegates to the nomination.

Columbus U.P Ohio Roosevelt Borah Robert A. Taft Cincinnati Davey Stephan Young John W. Bricker

Hindenburg Aims for New Trans Atlantic Speed Record

The Hindenburg departed the North American coast for Frankfurt with favorable winds aiding a new speed record attempt. Observers Lieut Commander J M Thornton and Lieut H T Orville joined Capt Ernst Lehman and Tr Hivago Eckener as the airship sailed toward New York and then Frankfort on Main. Eckener praised American help and hinted at Goodyear plant involvement while Roosevelt’s stance on subsidies was noted.

Hindenburg Frankfort Main U.P Germany Lakehurst N. J New York Times Square Frankfort-on-Main New Termnus J. M. Thornton H. T. Orville Ernst Lehman Hivago Eckener Washington Eckener Roosevelt Goodyear Rubber Co Akron

Roosevelt Open to Compromise on 803 Million Tax Bill

President Roosevelt favors a compromise on the administration tax bill while New Deal officials defend the corporate surplus tax before the Senate Finance Committee. He would accept keeping the core idea of forced distribution of corporate earnings as taxable dividends and retaining the original revenue target of 1.137 billion dollars. Secretary Wallace warned the revised bill could force refunds of processing tax collections from the AAA era.

Washington Roosevelt New Deal Senate Finance Committee White House Henry A Wallace Twntessa

Wheat crop forecast eyes 270 million dollars

Preliminary figures from the agriculture department project a 463.7089 million bushel winter wheat crop for 1935 36. Based on a September wheat price of 84 1 2 cents on the Chicago board of trade the potential value is about 270 million dollars.

Washington U.P Agriculture Department Crop Reporting Board Chicago Board of Trade

Health Officer Warns About Emptying Water

Athens residents have been emptying waste water into streets and washing machine drainage along curbs, violating a city ordinance. Sanitary Inspector R L Marlow states drains must be channeled into sanitary sewers via a vent or trap. noncompliance will be compelled by the Athens Health Department.

Athens R.L. Marlow Marion Athens Health Department

Death penalty sought for Thomas H Robinson Jr in Stoll kidnapping

Louisville officials announce federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Thomas H Robinson Jr the latest captive in the Justice Departments crackdown on kidnapers He was captured in Glendale California and flown to Louisville with G men awaiting arraignment and possible trial as early as mid June Judge Elwood Hamilton and U S Attorney Bunk Gardner consider holding him without bond The case ties to the 1954 Stoll kidnapping in Louisville involving Robinsons father and mother in law complicity charges were previously acquitted after an extradition fight

Louisville Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Department of Justice Alice Speed Stoll Louisville Society United States Bunk Gardner Gardner Elwood Hamilton Robinson G-men Glendale Calif Hamton Lindbergh Tennessee Stoll Mrs. Stoll Louis Ville

Oxnam Withdraws From Bishop Race At Church Conference

Dr G Bromley Oxnam president of DePauw University withdrew as a candidate for bishop at the church general conference. He was among the leaders with five or more votes on both ballots. Wilbur Hammaker became the high minister after Oxnam's withdrawal with Flint and McPherson also high on the second ballot.

Hammaker The Methodist Episcopal Church Church Dr. Oxnam Methodial Federation For Social Service Oxnam Wilbur E. Hammaker Youngstown Charles Flint Syracuse University Harry W. McPherson Ilinois Wesleyan University

Rudy Vallee Fay Webb divorce talks near settlement

Fay Webb former actress and Rudy Vallee publicized a divorce dispute in Hollywood Supreme Court. Webb had earlier rejected a $10 weekly alimony but now indicated willingness to accept it as talks progress. They separated in 1933. Haile Selassie reportedly confined to his suite at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem.

Hollywood U.P Fay Webb Rudy Vallee Miss Webb Vallee Emall Haile Selassie Jerusalem King David Hotel

Pope Urges Leaders to Combat Global Communism

Pope Pius urged world statesmen to fight communist influence spreading to Spain Uruguay and Brazil. He warned that red doctrines threaten individual dignity family sacredness and especially Catholicism and the Catholic Church.

Vatican City U.P Pope Pius Spain Uruguay Brazil

Uncensored Dispatch on Addis Ababa Occupation

A frontline report chronicles the Italian occupation of Addis Ababa with witness details of looting, civilian casualties, and food shortages. The correspondent describes ambushes, executive police actions, and the British legation’s barbed wire barriers as war spreads through the city and countryside.

Italan Addis Abana Legations Legation Itatians Addidis Ababa Galadia

Scotchman Pays Even Enjoys It On Hindenburg Return

Paul Mack Hale, a passenger on the Hindenburg's return flight, said he was traveling to Frankfort on Main for a day of fishing. He noted the trip cost $720 for a round trip fare.

Lakehurst N. J U.P Hindenburg Paul Mack- Hale Frankforton Main

Quiet voting across West Virginia polling places

Voters filled 2347 polling sites to nominate candidates for the United States Senate and congressional seats, plus a governor, state senators, the house of delegates, and other state and county offices.

Charleston West Virginia United States Senate House of Delegates

California Kidnapper Admits Violence On Capture

Washington reports Thomas F. Robinson Jr admitted after capture in California that he beat Mrs. Alice Speed Stall with a lead pipe during captivity. FBI agents relayed the admission, making Robinson eligible for the death sentence under the federal kidnapping law.

Washington Thomas Fr. Robinson, Jr California Alice Speed Robinson J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Stoll

Private and Corporal Killed in Fort Hayes Car Crash

Corporal George Over age 32 from Elk City Oklahoma and Private Bryce Reynolds age 22 from Mannington West Virginia were killed Monday night in an automobile collision at Fort Hayes. They were pinned beneath one car and their heads crushed.

Columbus U.P George Over Elk City Oklo Bryce Reynolds Mannington W. Va

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