McCune elected Athens mayor as Republicans gain council
Democrat McCune won the mayoralty of Athens by 41 votes over Republican incumbent Jordan, becoming the city’s first Democrat to lead. Republicans swept several council seats with Cornell and Evana leading tickets while other offices and at large posts shifted to GOP majorities.
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Addie C. Young
Erskine
Harry A. J
War reelected in Virginia with 39,116 votes
The precinct report shows War reelected by a large vote margin. He secured 39,116 of his total 87,1 votes in a statewide contest.
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Young Church Members Defy Utah Prohibition Mandate
Early returns show Utah voters repealing the Eighteenth Amendment with 68 048 to 42 022 amid a youth led revolt against church leaders Heber J Grant and Reed Smoot. The outcome joins 35 other states in ending national prohibition as Brigham Young’s pioneers had long shaped state policy.
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Reed Smoot
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Council of 12 Apostles
Hines Re-Elected and Chauncey Vote Results
Mayeor W D Hines was re elected in Chauncey after heavy village voting. The village went wet with Burke Withem defeating Taylor Blair for constable and Hollis Stalder elected clerk. Lucille Rivers became treasurer and council members include Fennell Cunningham Shafer Johnson Nye and Dew.
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Soviet Delegate Opens Trade Parleys in Washington
Soviet Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinov began formal trade talks with U S Secretary of State Hull at the State Department in Washington. Security was tight as more than twenty Secret Service officers patrolled corridors while Litvinov was ushered in by Undersecretary Phillips.
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Repeal Debate Voices Shift Toward Public Opinion
Washington figures dispute repeal drivers with Shouse saying public opinion led repeal while Howard Russell notes voter deceit by liquor interests. Andrew Volstead defends enforcement acts as tax changes threaten bootleggers and the Anti Saloon League leaders warn of political pressure and a stalled debate.
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Washington
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Carolinas Reject Federal Prohibition in Referendum
North Carolina and South Carolina cast dry votes on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. In North Carolina anti repealists won about 251,501 to 111,250, breaking the usual party line. South Carolina joined in opposing repeal, a narrow result by about two thousand votes.
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Roosevelt Plans to Put 2 Million Off Relief Rolls
President Roosevelt approved plans to move about 2,000,000 people off relief and into wage earning work by November 16, using at least 400 million dollars in government funds. Projects will expand beyond current relief work to a broad range of employment initiatives.
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McCune Wins Athens Mayor Race By Narrow Margin
Democratic candidate McCune defeats incumbent Robert S. Wood by 41 votes in a spirited local election Tuesday. Only McCune and one other Democrat beat Republican opponents, shaping city leadership.
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Athens
Robert S. Wood
Gallia County Race Declares Tight City Commission Contest
Gallipolis voters produced a near tied city commission result with four of five seats decided by small margins. I E Myers led with 1 130 votes, Gilbert Bush 1 075, and L C Bean and Clyde Ingels tied for third at 1 070 each. Frank Shaw trailed with 1 090 votes.
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Ari Lloyd
Homer Beck
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Village votes 3.2 beer out after heated campaign
Arlington, Nov. 8. In Hancock County a village of about 400 residents voted 200 to 150 to ban 3.2 beer. Proponent Banny Hindall planned a beer garden after applying for the sole license, but churches led by the county WCTU pushed the measure to the ballot.
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Hancock County
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Vare Machine Faces Unprecedented Voters Revolt
Philadelphia voting produced a striking challenge to the Vare political machine as the long dominant group suffered a near wipeout. Only one Vare candidate appeared to triumph in the election turnout.
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America
First Cooking School Class Attracts 600
More than 600 cooks and budding cooks gathered at the Athens High School Auditorium for the Mes senger’s four day cooking school. Mrs Ednad Ferguson demonstrated cakes pastries and kitchen science using a model home stage. One lucky 22 attendees drew names for bags of food as prizes.
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Ednad Ferguson
Ohio Adopts Old Age Pensions Plan by 2 to 1 Vote
Ohio voters approved an old age pensions measure becoming the 26th state to adopt such a law. The act authorizes state aid up to 25 dollars monthly for those 60 years or older who cannot support themselves and earn under 200 dollars yearly, with funding to be provided by the General Assembly and county boards.
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U.P
Ohio
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General Assembly
Pope Pius Plans Encyclical On German Catholic-Nazi Tension
The Vatican announced that Pope Pius will address world opinion with an encyclical condemning Nazi efforts to impose Protestant supremacy in Germany, hindering Catholic associations.
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U.P
Pius
Germany
Detroit selects Frank Couzens mayor in landslide victory
Detroit voters chose Frank Couzens 31 as mayor over veteran former mayor Philip Breitmeyer by a near two to one margin.
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Frank Couzens
Philip Breitmeyer
County Ballot Results Highlight Repeal and Dry Towns
Athens County vote totals show repeal support for state and old age pension while ten mill limits and county home rule failed. Several towns including Albany Coolville and Amesville voted dry as new mayors and council members are listed for Athens City New Straitsville and others with multiple ind candidates and write ins.
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Amesville
Ohio Votes Wet Favors All Special State Issues
Ohio voters backed repeal of federal and state prohibition by a wide margin and approved a series of state measures. They endorsed pensions for the aged, county government reform, and a 10-mill property tax cap, with results showing strong turnout and shifts in fiscal policy.
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White
Ohio Voters Back County Home Rule Amendment
Ohio voters approved the County Home Rule Amendment to the state constitution paving the way for optional county governments. The measure aims to replace century old uniform systems with county tailored governments and authorizes the legislature to create varied local structures.
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Ohio
Two School Bond Issues Fail in Athens County Districts
Two school improvement bond issues were defeated in Athens County with Stewart and The Plains approving their measures and New Marshfield rejecting theirs. Stewart vote 283 to 141 in favor while The Plains bond carried about a 3 to 1 margin. New Marshfield failed by 8 votes as Athens Township ballots remained to be counted.
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Agricultural Department projects 1933 cotton output
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates 1933 cotton production at 13,100,000 bales, down from the previous year's level. The forecast reflects conditions across major cotton growing regions as markets respond to weather and acreage data.
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U.P
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Repeal of Prohibition Nears as Carolinas Stand Dry
Utah, Pennsylvania and Ohio push repeal with wide margins as North and South Carolina stay dry. Kentucky vote count to follow. observers credit Roosevelt admin for sweeping victory and anticipate nationwide shift toward liquor controls and a Dec 5 date for repeal effective.
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Uncle Sam Forces Price Hikes Across Nation Today
A spirited Beverly Hills column mocks current inflation and government intervention. It notes Mussolini’s aviation prominence, Balbo’s reception in Italy, and hints at Italy’s planned aviation show at Chicago. It remarks gold’s rise and claims government meddling fuels price increases.
Students Vote Challenge Sparks Poll Delays in Athens
Eight Ohio University students had their ballots impounded in Athens as clashes erupted at four polling places. Election officials consulted Secretary of State George S. Myers, who ruled that voters may be challenged at the polls with a majority of precinct judges agreeing. Bardin notified precincts to follow the ruling, as heat flared at City Building, Ward Four Fifth Precinct, and Second Ward Precinct Two.
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Athens
Dan A. Kardin
Athena County Election Board
Bardin
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Myers
Athens City Votes Wet In Tuesday Election
Athens city voters chose to repeal the 18th Amendment, unofficial tallies show wets leading by 238. The MM precincts totaled 17,560 for repeal and 15,?2 against, with seven precincts for and seven against. The 1919 wet margin was 418 votes.
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Municipal Ownership Movement Suffers Setback in Votes
New York Nov 8 The movement toward municipal ownership of power plants faced a temporary setback as voters rejected four of six municipal ownership proposals in six cities. The results indicate strong resistance to public control of utilities amid the election day roll.
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U.P
Yeaterday
Vous
Rutherford Leads in Township Clerk Election
Dwight H. Rutherford topped the vote count with 1881 at noon to win the Township Clerk post. Alva Haning gathered 805 votes and Mrs. W. A. Mills 597, giving Rutherford a 1076 edge over the next two candidates and a 479 lead over them combined. At 28, he is described as the township’s youngest successful candidate.
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