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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
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Vague lines reference Roosevelt and a two point plan, congressional talk, and public expectations. Fragment mentions dealers, aid in the war, and war-time decisions without clear events or dates.
A source says the $200000 ransom in Federal Reserve notes is hidden in Tacoma awaiting the nine year old George Weyerhaeuser's captors. Parents Mr and Mrs J P Weyerhaeuser Jr, who have urged redemption, believed the boy alive and near release. Police checked a taxicab arrival by three people at the home amid the tense scene.
A fragmentary line suggests Gon pledges support and offers aid, implying reassurance or a commitment to assist in a local matter. The text appears observational and lacks specific names, places, or events.
Washington Curtis, Hoover era vice president, said at least a dozen Republicans could defeat Franklin D Roosevelt in 1936. He planned a western tour and declined to name potential challengers while calling the NRA ruling a strong campaign issue and affirming Republican constitutional fidelity.
Athens County Democrats reaffirmed L. J. Eberle as Nelsonville postmaster at a Wednesday meeting announced by D. A Bardin. Eberle ranked first among three Civil Service eligibles. the others are J. B. Preston and Charles Washburn.
Cincinnati police arrested a man and woman who gave names Guy G Rand 35 and Alberdena Rand 32 at the request of Zanesville authorities. They are under indictment on embezzlement charges after allegedly taking money from a church fundraiser and fleeing town the day of the show.
President Roosevelt signed an amendment to the Home Owners' Loan Act allowing the Home Owners' Loan Corporation to accept new loan applications for 30 days. John H. Fahey, chairman, stated applications will be accepted only from homeowners clearly distressed and threatened with loss of their homes.
Motorcycle Officer Frank Shields pursued three speeding cars within an hour. Drivers identified themselves as G. A. Culler, Mrs. C. C. Culler, and J. F. Culler. No arrests details beyond speeding charges.
Bulletin from Speedway Indiana reports the 50 mile race started at 10 o clock CST with 33 cars as Rex Mays led from the pole after new 25 mile qualifying record speeds. Clay Weatherly of Cincinnati died after crashing over the northwest wall on the eighth lap as crowd of about 155000 watched the event the largest in race history.
An eight year old boy named Ashley Hill was crushed to death at the C. L. Downey Company factory in Cincinnati when he and another boy entered the rear of the building and started an elevator. Police reported the incident occurred Wednesday night.
Mrs America Viola Shoop of Sayre Pennsylvania claims to be the only surviving woman who heard Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address. She spoke at Gettysburg Memorial Day ceremonies recalling her moment on the platform nearly 72 years ago, as depicted in a Fletcher G. Ransom painting.
Police seized a car owned by Marshall Henry at Parkersburg West Virginia on Tuesday revealing two sets of Logan and Nelsonville license plates. The plates may be used as evidence in the federal case against Henry and five alleged confederates tied to recent fake bill circulation in those cities.
A Memorial Day truce in the Canton steel strike quieted pickets after Republic Steel workers in two Massillon units voted strongly against joining the walkout. The halt covers only the use of force, not labor questions, with the company removing imported guards and hiring Canton men.
Two men died and a third was dying from injuries after a gas well fire trapped nine workers on a derrick in the Rich Central Michigan oil field. Victims include William A. Williamson driller from Sistersville and Milton Santee of Cameron. C P Trowbridge Logan Ohio survived with burns. others severely burned include Henry Higleheimer of Columbus and A A Clark of Union Furnace.
The Supreme Court will determine the Perry County clerk election between William J. Davis and Ned Watts after the Common Pleas Court ruled for Watts. The case centers on who holds the clerkship for the Perry County courts.
Rev Dr W H Fowler of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Athens denounces war waste in a Memorial Day sermon at West Union Street Cemetery. He warns nations race to arms as veterans and civic groups participate in a parade and graveside ceremonies in Athens.
Puneral services for William A. Billy Ireland cartoonist for the Columbus Dispatch will be held at his Home on Friday. Burial will be in Chillicothe.
The nation honored war dead across the country with parades and ceremonies. President Roosevelt reviewed memorial events in Washington while Arlington marked Unknown Soldier honors. Veterans from World War I to Korea attended services, and wreaths were cast at sea and in inland memorials.
Hollywood humorist Will Rogers notes business leaders mock NRA at luncheons then celebrate the court ruling to pass bridle, as they call for wage protection and limits on competition. He warns the stock market fell six points after the remarks.
Columbus Ohio Governor Davey faces potential executive action as the Ohio General Assembly adjourns without passing the 97.0 million biennial budget and a pension funding plan. The House rejected the Senate amended budget 47 to 58 after approving a 7.85 million General Revenue Fund pension appropriation.
Governor Davey stayed silent on a lie detector report about Peter Treadway, who seeks a new trial after being convicted of killing Ruth Steese. The testers from Ohio State University noted a high probability of deception but did not establish positive deception. Clevelander C Pbert of Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad announced bids for 11 million dollars of new railway equipment.
Goodyear officials said 3,700,000 cubic feet of bag will reach Rapid City South Dakota by Saturday for the Army National Geographic Society balloon flight.
Phillip Lauder, a Civil War veteran who served under Admiral Farragut, died Thursday at the home of a daughter in Dayton. The report notes his service and his family connection in the area.
Strike orders for 450000 soft coal miners were prepared as United Mine Workers officials sought rapid Guffey Bill enactment to assure wage payments. John L. Lewis said Congress action could preserve income via price control for two years, while operators pushed amendments to align with Supreme Court NRA decisions and curb federal land purchases.
Washington reports 30000 Ohio bituminous coal miners listed by Percy Tetlow as ready to strike in June if no national agreement. He notes no Ohio operator union quarrel but says they will observe other districts before committing wage changes. He cites Guffey Bill as hope to save the industry and avoid NRA fate.
Rev. Joseph Anderson Vance of Detroit lauded the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A for addressing abuse issues as delegates dispersed after a week of debate. He warned critics that church leaders may face judgment in the church courts amid disputes over fundamentalist departures from basic tenets.
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