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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1934
Page
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Administrator Harry L. Hopkins outlines a relief plan costing over one million dollars to aid drought areas in the West and upper Midwest. The program includes cattle purchases, forage planting, and crop sowing in South Dakota Minnesota and nearby states with AAA and Farm Administration backing.
The article reports Britain’s leaders arguing in Parliament over sanctions on Japan, noting friction over curbing Japanese expansion. It cites Sir John Simon defending government policy while Labor accuses vacillation and notes calls for stronger measures.
In Athens County three men face verdicts on grand larceny charges tied to a May theft near Cool. One co-defendant was found guilty yesterday, another pleaded guilty, while the third awaits trial as witnesses recount the state case. Names include Roy Paxton, Peter Bou, Har H Rice, John William Cooksey, and others.
The fragment notes a mention of teachers tax collectors and deputies in a short, unclear line about a strike or action. No clear events, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
A broad group of about 100 college presidents led by Ohio figures appeals to President Roosevelt for antiwar legislation. They urge an embargo on trade with belligerents during hostilities, national control of industry if war occurs, no belligerent bonds, and no private armed debt collection. Proposals include World Court adherence, League of Nations membership, and federal control of firearms and ammunition.
Reports tie John Dillinger and his machine gun killers to the 200000 dollar kidnapping of Edward G. Bremer of St Paul. Investigators found a prison near Cuba City Wisconsin used for holding Bremer for 22 days and Dillinger’s presence after a Spider Lake gun battle. Forty DOJ agents have worked here for weeks. discovery of the Bremer prison came during the Dillinger hunt.
In Cleveland on May 18 a strike by tugboat crews from the Tug Firemen and Linemen's Protective Association and the Licensed Tugmen's Protective Association halted work and imperiled the season’s heavy traffic. The walkout spread to Erie, Conneaut, and Fairport Harbors as crews demanded shorter hours and higher wages.
Columbus May 18 West E Frank named registrar of motor vehicles by Governor White succeeding Glen M Daily who resigned to lead the Ohio Automobile Association West has served with the highway department for several years
Chicago May 18 U P Clarence Darrow long foe of monopolies may be hired to defend Samuel Insull in the fallen utility czar s criminal trials it was revealed today.
Classified ad guidance urges readers to phone in before 3:00 p.m. Saturday to ensure inclusion in the Sunday Messenger. The ad-taker line 0242 offers help for buying selling or renting, with available charging options.
In Tucson Arizona on May 18 authorities base the June Robles case on more than twenty fingerprints found on the cage and on jars in the pit. Gerard Engert directs tests, with Washington air mail copies. two suspects held and to be re questioned. A torn letter and a Chicago postmark add clues.
Kentucky lawmakers adjourned over the weekend and face a Monday return as farmer and teacher delegations press the three per cent sales tax bill in the House. Administration leaders expect a counter demonstration by merchants after a revenue committee hearing. The farm bureau federation supports both the sales and income taxes as emergency relief next week.
A Beasley Company truck parked on West Union Street rolled backward near the Post Office around 10 PM and struck a fire plug and lamp post at High and West Union. The emergency brake is blamed for slipping. Damage estimated at 150 dollars, covered by liability insurance on the truck. The fire plug and lamp post were broken and the electric circuit grounded on West Union Street west from High Street.
Ohio relief officials announced allocations of 250000 dollars in federal funds to cover rest of May and 558000 dollars monthly thereafter to support rural recovery. The initial allotment aims to aid 9000 destitute farmers and will finance horses cattle chickens machinery and other farm equipment.
Portland Oregon May 18 voters cast ballots in a primary selecting nominees for 116 offices including the governorship and three congressional seats.
Hollister California scene at the Quien Sabe ranch with forty thousand acres described as one of California’s prettiest. Will Rogers recounts a day among cowmen, roping contests, barbecued beef, and coffee. He notes progress of prunes and easterners in the cowtown and reflects on resilience of cattlemen.
A commission of 12 educators for the American Historical Association urges a new social science approach in U S schools. They call for drastic course curtailment, trained scholars as teachers, ending a separate science of education, and uniting education with broader knowledge. They also propose abolishing the university normal school divide to merge teacher training with universities.
Chauncey E. Fife Gallia County surveyor died after weeks of illness at 4 a m He recently won praise from Congressman Thomas A Jenkins for pushing federal funds to upgrade secondary county roads Surviving are his wife and three children Forest White and Mrs Guy White and Mrs Ross Harding Funeral services set for 2 p m Monday at Court Street home with Rev H H Wilbur officiating burial in Mound Hill Cemetery
In Columbus on May 18, Governor’s office received the resignations of Rep. George J. Kehrer of Crawford County and previously Rep. G. W. Conroy of Steuben. Both Democrats, no reason was given for Kehrer’s resignation, leaving the Ohio House down from 135 to 115 members due to resignations and deaths.
Federal authorities placed a heavy guard around Evelyn Mrechetts, Dillinger's companion, to shield her from possible danger while she is in the federal courtroom. Police reported a tan Studebaker with five men speeding toward the Twin Cities, triggering rushed precautions.
Dr. E B Bryan outlined five qualifications for a successful life at Ohio University Senior Day Convocation, urging health, fulfilling work, honesty, strong friendships, and turning adversity into assets. About 326 seniors marched from Ewing Hall to Memorial Auditorium, the largest class yet.
Akron East defeated Pomeroy 6 to 4 in a state championship Class A game at Columbus. Moore of Pomeroy hit a sixth inning home run. Coudriet and Mitchell, Noga, Jenkins, Navarre, Stark County players cited.
Hamilton County legislators were guests at a Cincinnati Retail Merchants' Association dinner in Cincinnati to celebrate the defeat of the sales tax. Local officials and merchants toasted the victory, underscoring the impact on business conditions in the area.
The Ninetieth Ohio General Assembly may top one million dollars in costs for the 1933-34 biennium. Through last year’s regular and two special sessions, spending reached 820 206 04 with a third session planned for next month. Salaries totaled 554 706 19 while traveling expenses stood at 63 347 43.
Athens City today offered the state a location for a short wave broadcasting station to be set up by the State Highway Patrol. The land above the reservoir on North Hill, 200 by 250 feet, with a power line available, was offered by city safety director Scott Haney with Mayor Len B. McCune's sanction. The patrol already has headquarters in the southeast quarter of the state covering 21 counties and plans a radio station at each district HQ. Other districts are Findlay Massillon and Wilmington. engineers are installing at Wilmington and will finish after this work.
In Flint Michigan on May 18 three armed bandits including a man described as John Dillinger robbed the Glenwood Avenue Branch of Citizens and Commercial Savings Bank taking 25000 dollars. A further 75000 in cash hidden earlier was left behind. Police linked a witness to Dillinger and halted road blocks as authorities suspect a five man plus one woman gang with headquarters in Chicago planning further raids.
Mrs. Sarah J. Copeland aged , died at her home near New England after six weeks illness. She lived in the area most of her life. Her husband John Copeland died 50 years ago. Survived by daughter Annie Copeland and daughter Mrs. Clara Wilson of Amesville and son W. A Copeland of New England. Funeral at Methodist Episcopal Church Sand Rock Sunday 10 30 a m with burial in the cemetery there.
The Navy dirigible Macon moored at Sunnyvale at 10 07 a m Eastern time after a 48 hour flight from Miami Florida. The craft left the scene of fleet war games in Florida and faced rough weather over Texas but rode out squalls as reported by its commander to United Press.
Two Newton officers were seriously wounded early today when a small sedan fired a machine gun as they tried to halt the vehicle. Patrolman Arthur Hoffman and Deputy Sheriff Ray Pitt were assisting. three men drove in and out of the city during the predawn hours.
The Ohio Liquor Department authorized wholesaling liquor at most of the 112 state stores and decided to keep dispensaries open later at night in a move to improve revenue from the monopolies.
About 2,500 Ohio eighth grade and high school students travel to Columbus on Saturday morning to receive recognition for state scholarship testing achievements.
Edward Ward and Ripley Anders, lifelong neighbors within fifty miles, greeted each other at a political meeting in Jackson. Ward is 74 and Anders 75, brothers in law.
Chicago May 18. The drought stricken western farm belt faces another weekend of broiling sun and clear skies with only isolated showers. The weather bureau warns rainless weather since the year's start drains subsoil moisture and risks a major farming catastrophe. A second heat wave pushes temperatures past 80 to 100 degrees, while dust storms threaten vast prairie areas.
Senator Borah in a major speech denounces the reciprocal tariff bill as an unconstitutional grant of presidential power and warns that democracy stands for personal liberty and free speech while fascism and Nazism appeal to terror and fanaticism. Senator Long supports the measure with farm-exemption talks as McNary frames potential amendments.
Three House members and the House sergeant at arms receive daily treatment at Naval Hospital for amoebic dysentery. Representatives McKeown Oklahoma Lehr Michigan Hess Ohio and Kenneth Romney the sergeant at arms also treated. Romney said they stopped at the Congress Hotel in Chicago last October.
Warsaw reports Casimir Ticinski nine year old was held as a boy vampire for allegedly waylaying several small girls, murdering them and drinking their blood. He fought arrest and is in custody of psychiatrists.
Federal authorities announced plans to retry Mrs. Fern Sankey and Mrs. Elvina Kohler this fall after a Denver kidnapping case jury could not reach a verdict.
Hugh B. Johnson announced to newsmen that steel industry leaders and NRA officials have agreed on the terms of the steel code revision with one small point outstanding. The final announcement is expected before May 31.
Roosevelt signals a major social legislation program to cover unemployment insurance and old age pensions. A joint congressional committee may craft a permanent plan this summer, with federal and state coordination, funded by payroll taxes and aimed at stabilizing purchasing power during future downturns.
West Virginia ministers at a state conference debate blue laws. Rev. A J Walton of Morris Harvey College argues ministers should engage parishioners about Sunday activities rather than fight laws, saying the issue is a matter of opinion and dialogue.
In New York on May 1 a desperate, racially charged struggle on a subway platform ended with both men toppled under an approaching train and killed. A lodging house ticket was found in the pocket of the black man.
Tehachapi California May 18 The parole board has decided Clara Phillips will be freed about June 17 next year after 11 years in prison for the murder of Alberta Meadows with a claw hammer on July 14, 1922. The case stemmed from jealousy over alleged attentions to Phillips's husband.
About 1,250 workers in Cincinnati remained on strike as May 48 offered an immediate settlement promise.
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