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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1932

Page

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Search for rum runner linked to Lindbergh case widens

Baltimore reports Berton expert Arthur Mills said a rum runner told him the Lindbergh baby was killed and left near five miles from the Lindbergh home. The claim followed records and notes by Col Norman Schwarzkopf as authorities pursue Curtis and other suspects.

Baltimore Bales Rainey United Press Stadt Han Rewark Rogues Gallery John F. Condon, Jr Connecticut Bloch Island Jalsie Pawhuckhat AOL New Jere Col Normin &Schwdryfropl New Jersey Condon Salw Sandbergh Ming Ling Schwarzkopf Arthur Mills Baltimore Post Today Mills Neiis Norman Schwarzkopf

South America Hit by Quakes

An earthquake struck San Salvador and Nicaragua on May 21 causing structural damage and panics. In El Salvador Zacatecoluca reported many houses collapsed with seven dead and 21 injured. communications were disrupted as relief efforts began. Nicaragua experienced an unusually strong quake at 4 30 a m with no lives reported lost.

San Salvador UPR Salvador Zacatecoluca Red Cross Rebef Managua Nicaragua U.P

Fire destroys estate barn in Polo ponies rescued

May 21 a large barn at the estate of William Boat Wood Ten polo ponies and other valuables were saved from the blaze. One horse named Brod, half brother of Burgoo King, and son of Bub Bungmer, perished in the fire.

Piqua William Boat Wood Brod Burgoo King Bub- Bungmer

Lindbergh Stoically Vows To Stay Amid Tax Debate

The column discusses taxes including sales and income taxes, debates over a sales tax and its impact on purchasing power, and comments on Lindbergh choosing to stay to fight amid public glee and criticism. It notes political events in Athens County with Attorney General Bettman and Congressman Jenkins, and references a Senate vote on a beer measure and related taxes.

Arther Brisbane Canada

Operators Oppose Bill Regulation of Bituminous Coal

John Cosgrove of Logan County Coal Operators Association testifies before a Senate subcommittee opposing the Davis Kelly bill regulating the bituminous coal industry. He calls the measure unsound and contrary to American business.

Washington Senate Davis Kelly Bil John Cosgrove Johnstown Logan County Coal Operators’ Association West Virginia

Graft Charge Touches Cleveland Democrats

Mayor Ray Miller suspended three Twelfth Ward Democratic leaders over alleged police protection payoffs. Dr L G Rodgers, city district physician, Mathew M Puntop, club president and janitor of the Policewomen's Bureau, and Ole Catlett, club secretary and City Street department employee, faced suspensions as records were seized purportedly showing protection payments.

Cleveland Democrat Cleveland UPR Twelfth Ward Ray Miller L GL Rodgers Mathew M Puntop Democratic Club Policewomen’s Bureau Ole Catlett

Widening Chauncey Street prompts driver warnings in town

Chauncey mayor warns motorists as Chauncey Street widening continues. Local officials pledge careful traffic management during street improvements amid multiple community updates and weekend events.

Hotels oppose dry law funding court dispute in Ohio

In Columbus on May 21 the Ohio hotel owners association met to raise funds to fight the Volstead Act. The Methodist Protestant Church in session urged the National Hotel Association to reconsider its wet stance. McNaught of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League blamed hotels for failing to enforce prohibition and for fueling illegal liquor parties.

Columbus Ohin General Conference Methodist Protestant Church Po McNaught Methodist Protestant Body Ohio Hotel J CG Willams Ohio McNaught

Widow Receives State Insurance After Airman Death

Ohio Industrial Commission awards widow of Oliver L. Paquette a 6500 death benefit. Paquette, co-pilot and radio operator for Thompson Aeronautical, vanished Aug 9 1933 while airmail pilots Davis Strait Greenland route from Detroit to Copenhagen. Plane believed wrecked off Norway coast.

Minaing Columbus Ohio Industrial Commission Cleveland Oliver L. Paquette Thompson Aeronautical Corporation Paquette Parker Cramer Qalot Detroit Copenhagen Denmark Canada Davis Strait Greenland Iceland Shetland Island Norway

Congressmen to cut aid to win support warns Will

Beverly Hills letter from Will says congressmen face cutting taxpayer aid to gain public support. He argues members, broke like others, will incur more debt and must reduce fiscal help to avoid rejection.

Beverly Hills Congress Will

Met Opera Drops 28 Artists From Lineup

The Metropolitan Opera Company announced the dismissal of 28 performers, including Maria Jerttza and Nayette Guilford, amid reshaping of its prano roster. The move was disclosed today in New York.

New York Metropolitan Opera Company Maria Jerttza Nayette Guilford

Records Mark Lindbergh Anniversary With Notable Feats

On the fifth anniversary of Charles A Lindbergh’s Paris flight, aviation records and mishaps were noted. Amelia Earhart became the first woman to solo the Atlantic, landing near Londonderry after departing Newfoundland. Aboard in Rome Captain Endres crashed on landing, killing Amaide. Endres completed a flight from Newfoundland to Hungary. The airliner Co X also crossed the Atlantic in a direct run to the Azores at 80 knots. Senator Smith Breadhart proposed Congress award a medal of honor to Clarence Chamberlin for his 1927 flight to Germany.

Sty Brean Charles A Lindbergh Paris Air Amelia Earhart Atlantic Londonderry Ireland Newfoundland Hungary Co-X Azores Washington Thenater Smith Breadhart Iowa Clarence Chamberlin Germany

Senate Books Movie Man on Stock Charges

Washington May 21 Undercover stock operation charges were leveled at Howard M Warner president of Warner Grog, accusing manipulation of the market through newspaper propaganda. Witness William A Gray testified that Warner boosted stocks then bought back as prices fell, claiming a profit of 9.2614 million dollars.

Washington Todea Apgainat Gray Corporation Warner Gold Brown

Chamber of Commerce May Meeting Signals Budget Cuts and War Policy Stance

San Francisco May 21 Members of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States urged reduced government expenditures and took firm positions on soldiers bonus the federal wage law the federal farm bonus and promotion policy A committee will study and report on the prohibition issue The group backed increased federal aid for agriculture and generous aid for those disabled by war service while opposing aid to veterans without disabilities who receive large tuition subsidies.

San Francisco Yhe Chamber At Commerce of the United States Representative Committee

Weather forecast for Ohio Valley and Tennessee outlook

The Weather Bureau issued a forecast for the week starting today indicating showers likely in the Ohio Valley from Tuesday and in Tennessee on Monday. A cooler spell is expected later in the week with a cool Monday in the Ohio Valley and rising temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday before cooler conditions Thursday and Thursday night.

Washington United States Wereter Bureau Ohio Valley Tennessee Ohio

Perilous Flight Over Irish Coast Ends With Tea Aid

A pilot traveling from Newfoundland toward Ireland faces engine and weather failures four hours after takeoff. Fuel leakage and a damaged exhaust threaten landing as the craft wings north toward Ireland, finally landing near a field where Mr Gallaher offers tea and aid. The narrator notes limited funds and support from her husband during the ordeal.

Newfoundland Howe Lo Wall Ireland Edo Gallatier Tim Valentie Fan Gattilerie Field Gallahers

LaGuardia Accuses Whitnty of Misleading Senate on Tax

Representative LaGuardia charged Richard Whitnty of the New York Stock Exchange with deliberately misleading the Senate Finance Committee during debate on the stock transfer tax in the revenue bill. He alleged Whitnty discussed taxes in foreign markets to imply broader implications and noted brokers could move operations to Canada or England.

LaGuardia Washington New York Richard Whitnty New York Stock Exchange Senate Finance Committee Whitnty London Exchange Canada England

Assault on Ashland contractor erupts in mob attack

By May 21, Oliver Moo Elam a highway construction contractor in Ashland was assaulted by two men. He suffered multiple injuries. The attackers forced him to pledge employment for county labor.

Ashland Oliver Moo Elam Lum Wan Uring Anty County

Lot Money Worries Yellow Springs Man

May 21 report from Yellow Springs states George Bock, 71, left a barn and was found by officers after claiming money worries. $2067 in cash and bonds were found in his pockets as investigators assessed his mental state.

Yellow Springs George Bock Pany St

Wife of alleged bigamist says honesty misled her

Blanche Burch, sorrowful Athens resident, recounts marrying a man she knew only 19 days, believing him a widower seeking a Christian companionship. She describes his polite, churchgoing manner and says she was deceived, awaiting word from police after his arrest as an alleged bigamist and automobile thief.

Ry Jane Warner Mra Blanche Burch Athong Cadletteburg Ium Mra Burch Mill Street Athens Michigan

Amelia Earhart Lands in Ireland After Atlantic Crossing

Amelia Earhart solo flight lands near Londonderry Northern Ireland after a hazardous ocean crossing from Harbor Grace Newfoundland. Engine fire and gasoline leak threatened the voyage as she battled storms and fuel issues before a safe touchdown.

Amelia Earhart Ireland

Amelia Earhart Makes Historic Atlantic Flight

Amelia Earhart Putnam crosses the Atlantic from Newfoundland to Ireland, becoming a world famous aviatrix. Her husband George Putnam and relatives react with pride as reports confirm a successful landing near Londonderry.

Medford Mass Amy Earhart Londonderry Ireland Atlantic

Auto Club Pitches Four Cent Gas Tax Cap Amendment

Ohio State Automobile Association plans an amendment to the state constitution to cap gasoline and motor fuel taxes at four cents. The proposal would dedicate gas tax funds and motor vehicle license revenue to road purposes and bond retirement, with funds not diverted to unemployment relief. The plan was adopted at the association's annual convention in Columbus.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Automobile Association Ohio Ohio Assembly State Automobile Association

Akron teacher Mawson Miller disappears after threats

Authorities could not establish a cause for the absence of Mawson Miller a 24 year old Akron school teacher who vanished Friday after reportedly receiving threats. Miller had two telephone calls and spoke with a well dressed man on the street within the past week his wife says. Vernon Miller the father said the case remains unresolved with minimal information available.

Akron May U.pk Mawson Miller Miller Vernon Miller Boys’ Opportunity School

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