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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1932

Page

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Governor May Recalls Troops At Mine District

Governor George White, after meeting Harrison County residents, plans to announce whether to remove the remaining National Guard troops from the Eastern Ohio coal area. He cites miners and operators seeking a peaceful settlement and notes a proposed one year truce. Troop levels started April 14 with about 700 men at peak.

George White Harrison County National Guard Ohio Frank Henderson White

Smith-Hughes Teachers Meet in Chamber of Commerce Rooms

Twenty-one Southeastern Ohio Smith Hughes agriculture teachers met in Chamber of Commerce rooms to review the past year and plan summer work with Dr. Ray Fife of the state department of education and L E Jackson of Ohio State University. District 11 includes Athens Meigs Gallia Union Washington Morgan Lawrence and Noble Counties.

Southeastern Ohio Smith-Hughes Agriculture Ray Fife State Department of Education L. E. Jackson Ohio State University 11Th District of Ohio Chamber of Commerce Athens Meigs Gallia Unton Washington Morgan Lawrence Noble Johnson Fife Jackson Columbus John McClelland

Ohio restaurant owners to elect new officers at convention

Akron May 19. Ohio restaurant owners will elect new officers and adjourn their annual convention. The gathering ended with a large banquet. Speakers said the restaurant cannot rise above its manager. Tea shops run by women are dainty while cafes run by men cater to a voracious male appetite.

Akron U.R Ohio Iste

Curtis Experience Is Just Too Much For Will To Bear

Hollywood letter from a reader ridicules a supposed business man named Lindbergh who was endorsed by a preacher and a retired admiral. The writer laments Americans rushing for straw men and opines on the country’s reputation with biting humor.

Curtis Will Hollywood Calif William Pinkerton Lindbergh America

Rhinoceros Horn and Elk Tooth Trade Referenced

Brief feature noting curiosities about horns and teeth in trade lore. References to Russia exchanges, prayer for improved times, and questions about money. Reflects Arthur Brisbane’s syndicated column style and commentary on economic and social topics.

Russia

Endangered Rhinoceros Horns Debate and Elk Slaughter

The piece argues against killing rhinoceroses for supposed magic powers and contrasts it with the slaughter of elk for teeth. It notes the global nature of the issue, with hunting by natives and non Africans alike, and questions the motive behind such wasteful killings.

Africa

Russia shifts policy to let peasants sell grain and meat

Realizing commerce aids more than wealth, Russia organizes markets and lets peasants sell grain and pork. The shift hints at Stalin's success as men grow more conservative with prosperity.

Russia Stalin

Russia’s Press Boom Under Czars to Communists

The article notes Russia now has far more newspapers and readers than under the Czars. Pravda in Moscow sells 2.2 million daily, Izvestia 2 million, and the Peasants’ Gazette circulates 3 million with fifteen regional editions. It argues there is no free press but people are reading.

Russia Pravda Moscow Communist Party Izvestia

Pope's Encyclical Urges World Prayer for Relief

The Osservatore Romano reports the Vatican release of a pope backed call for global prayers to ease the current sorrowful times. The article notes the encyclical's appeal and mentions continuation on a later page.

THE Osservatore Romano Rome

Lamberson Is Sent to Lima for 30 Day Observation

Charles Lamberson of Columbus was ordered confined to the Lima State Hospital for the Criminally Insane for 30 days to be observed after being indicted by the Athens County Grand Jury for attempted robbery of the First National Bank of Amesville last January. Joe Nicholson pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and received two years probation after the grand jury indictment. John Keplar was found guilty of breaking and entering and larceny with a new trial motion pending before Judge Rowland prior to sentence.

Charles Lamberson Columbus Athens County Grand Jury First National Bank of Amesville Lima State Hospital Joe Nicholson O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Nicholson Common Pleas Court John Keplar Rowland

Warren Resolution Advances On Payroll Inspection

The Warren Resolution directing the clerk of the House to open payroll records kept secret was favorably reported to the House today by the committee on account.

Washington U.P House Committee On Account

Railroad President challenges government to aid business

Fred W. Sargent, president of the Chicago and North Western Railroad, urged the United States Chamber of Commerce to reduce the tax burden and reform expenditures to end the current economic crisis. He condemned government experiments and large-scale public works as ineffective in restoring confidence and growth. In New York, Charles M. Schwab urged expanding credit only with a balanced federal budget and cautioned high industrial taxes. He urged sharp reductions in spending rather than further road and school programs.

Fsanrancisco U.P Fred W. Sargent Chicago and Northwestern Railroad United States Chamber of Commerce United States New York Charles M. Schwab American Iron and Steel Institute Schwab

Bank Robbery Suspects Held At Noble County Bank

Bank officials report three bandits stole 11000 in currency from the Noble County National Bank in Caldwell Ohio yesterday. A. C. Okey, the cashier, saved 5000 by moving a package to a corner. The robbers used a car stolen in Akron and abandoned it in Noble County hills. a second car is believed hidden outside town. The bank resumed operations today.

Noble County

Bank Robbery Suspects Nabbed in Bridgeport

Three men arrested in Bridgeport after the Caldwell Ohio Noble County National Bank heist. Deputies stormed a hotel room, two claim to be Akron brothers, one from Medina, matching the robbers’ descriptions. No money or weapons recovered.

Bridgeport U.P Noble County National Bank Caldwell Ohio Belmont County Akron Medina

Timely Values in Classified Today

Classified ads list an odd offer for sale or trade of a team of gentle males and 9 years old for cattle under classification 48. Nearby room for 14 summer students is advertised as light and airy near campus under classification 57. A spray material sale from Albany Ohio is under classification 56. Nelsonville garden hose deal offers 500 feet with nozzle and connections for 3.50 under classification 64.

By the Messenger Albany Ohio

Freshmen Triumph in Athens Senior Day Tug of War

Ohio University freshmen seized the chance as 367 students hid behind trees on the Athens State Hospital grounds. At the signal the freshmen surged to win the big rope while the sophomore class president staged a pond moment and the sophomores staggered away to their spots.

Ohio University Athens State Hospital Hospital Athens

Planes Pursue Bank Bandits Across States

In a dramatic chase a group of four bandits fled across two states after robbing a South Dakota bank. They kidnapped cashier Chester Doolittle and forced him to ride with them. An Ipswich bank president M Plin Beebe was injured but stable in Aberdeen hospital as air units tracked the fugitives overhead.

Bginford N. D U.P Heer South Dakota Chester Doolittle Bank of Ipswich M. Plin Beebe Aberdeen S. D

Dry political slate eyed for fall run in Ohio

Ohio Anti-Saloon League plans to back independent dry candidates for governor U S senator and at large congressmen in the fall. McNaught asks dry workers to meet next week to discuss action after strong telegrams urging an independent ticket and adds key nominees are deemed unsatisfactory by the League.

Columbus U.P U.S Ss. P. McNaught Ohio Anti-Saloon League Robert J. Bulkley Cleveland Gilbert Bettman Cincinnati U. S Anti-Saloon League David S. Ingalls George White League

Birth Control Gets Support of Church

At the Western Unitarian Conference closing session in Cleveland on May 19 a unanimous resolution backed the national birth control movement. It urged changing federal law to allow physicians and reputable labs to mail contraceptive information, stating intelligent use under physician direction is essential for a vigorous population. The body also approved resolutions on a merger with Universalists, recognizing Soviet Russia, and a federal probe into bituminous coal mining conditions.

Cleveland Western Unitarian Conference America Universalist Church Unitarians Soviet Russia United States

Stock Inquiry Reveals Radio Corp Profit Sharing

Senate Banking and Currency hearings disclosed a stock market scheme around Radio Corporation of America profits. John J. Raskob and others allegedly split millions. witnesses Bragg and Gray described a pool that contributed about 9.67 million dollars for 551 thousand shares and yielded 3.22 million in aggregate gains including Raskob’s one million investment.

Washington U.P Radio Corporation of America John J. Raskob Senate Thomas E. Bragg W. E. Hutton and Company Senate Banking and Currency Committee William Gray Bragg Gray Raskob Charles M. Schwab Herbert B. Swope W. F. Kenny Nicholas F. Brady P. J. Moro PD. Sarnoff Radio Corporation

Meeker to Stand Trial for Wife's Murder in June

Herbert Meeker, 23, a Wayne County farmer, will go on trial in common pleas court at Millersburg on June 13 for the murder of his wife Gertrude.

Millersburg Herbert Meeker Wayne County Gertrude Common Pleas Court

Democratic Victory Dinner Planned in Athens at Hotel Berry

Governor White and Charles Hogan headlined speakers for the Athens County Democratic Victory Dinner next Wednesday at Hotel Berry at 7 p m. Dan A Bardin chaired the event with county candidates giving brief talks. Committees for receptions, banquet, decorating and music were announced with Ruth Burdette in charge of tickets. Republican friends invited to attend the reception and banquet.

Governor White Democratic Charles Hogan L. J. Eberle Athens County Berry Govenor White Charles M. Hogan Congress Dewey M. Goddard Mari Cowan Dan A. Bardin Central Committee Frederick C. Shaffer Clark B. Hunter Harry Duss Walter McComba Kelvins. Young James T. Tolliver Wayne Wingett Ruth Burdette Frank Cross A. K. Walker White Mr. Hogan

Relief Funds Discussed for Ohio Probation Group

The Ohio Probation Group 12 met in Judge Garrison's McArthur office with county commissioners and White House Follow-up Conference guests. Charles L. Sherwood announced Supreme Court approval of relief bills enabling bond issuance and up to 30 million dollars for five years.

Ohio State Ohio Probation Group Supreme Court Athens Perry Hocking Vinton Meigs Couries Columbus Hannah Protzman Ohio State White House Athens County Miss /our French Red Cross R.c J. Marlow Viola Fe Ann Morcan Claire Cavanaugh Higgins Athens County Health Bureau Pomeroy

Italian Killer to be Deported After West Virginia Mining Years

Giovanni Carrea, 50, described his escape from Italian justice and confession of killing Piedro Di Monaco and Maria in 1916. Arrested in Cinderella, West Virginia, he faces deportation after federal court action to send him back to Italy to answer for his crimes amid his 12 years working as a miner in West Virginia and savings of 35,000 lire.

Charleston U.P Giovanni Carrea Italy West Virginia G. W. McClintic United States Court Stimson Carren Cinderella Mingo County Washington Piedro di Monaco Piedro Maria Campo Boaso Carrea Monaco France America Bell County

Tydings Threatens Tariff Fight Over Tax Bill

Senator Tydings of Maryland warned the tax bill could become a broad tariff battle with 500 tariff amendments ready to be introduced if the Senate continues to embed tariff measures. He has pushed copper coal oil and lumber tariff provisions into the pending legislation.

Washington Tydings Dem Senate

Mrs Spaulding Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Nancy J Spaulding formerly of Athens spent four days at Mt Carmel Hospital in Columbus for examination. She returned Friday to her North Lewisburg home and is resting and improving. She lives with her sister Mrs Sarah Boyles.

Nancy J. Spaulding Athens Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus North Lewisburg Spaulding Sarah Boyles

Arch Brooks Taken To St Francis In Critical Condition

Kimberly May 19 Arch Brooks, staying two months in Columbus with his sister Mrs. Peter Schneider, was rushed to St Francis Hospital Tuesday in critical condition.

Kimberly Arch Brooks Columbus Peter Schneider St. Francis Hospital

New Jersey Doctor Resting as Kidnap Murder Probe Continues

Bulletin reports investigators work with federal and local police to solve the Lindbergh kidnap case involving Dr John F Condon. The 53 year old educator who paid a $50,000 ransom has been ordered to rest by his physician and will be questioned again to identify the attacker after the period of recovery.

New York Long Bheurs and Co John F Jassie) Condon Customel Lindbergh New Jersey

Lindbergh faker arraigned as Norfolk author faces charges

Hopewell New Jersey May 19 confessed Lindbergh hoaxer Curtis was arraigned in the home of grieving parents and held in Flemington Jail. Prosecutor Hauck says Curtis sought a $25 000 deposit while a Norfolk police theory claims he lied about the crime. If convicted Curtis faces up to three years and a $1000 fine. The case will move to a grand jury later and guards were placed at his cell after reports of self harm.

Hopewell N. J Lindbergh Flemington H. Norman Schwallekopf New Jersey Linsbergh Norfolk John Condonla Curtis Anthony M. Hauck Hunterdon County East Amwell T

Norfolk preacher in custody over Lindbergh ransom case details

Rev. A Dobson Peacock says John Hughes Curtis proposed a joint deposit of 26 000 dollars in Norfolk with Curtis Admiral Burrage and Peacock to satisfy mythic kidnappers. Curtis allegedly told Peacock the money would not be paid until Lindbergh approved the baby's returned and safe. Peacock testified at Hopewell under police guard at his own request.

Norfolk A Dobson-Peacock John Hughes Curtis Curtis Hopewell Peacock Lindbergh Admiral Burrage Linndsbergh Curstis Ute

Curtis and Peacock in Negotiation Strain Amid Silent Inquiry

Reporters note Curtis faced pressure to withdraw from talks while Peacock resists comment. Friends question why Curtis did not pull out a week before a meeting with Col. Lindbergh in Hoboken. Only Curtis knew if statements attributed to him were true or false.

Peacock Curtis Bie A&j Hovewell Col. A. Lindbergh

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