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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1932

Page

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Congress Opposed to Debt Reduction Becomes Beer Front

Senator Simeon D. Fess signaling support for submission of prohibition repeal, while Ohio would oppose ratification. Wet forces win the first short session skirmish as Rainey abandons anti beer stance and leaders push for beer at the session. The row centers on Rainey, Garner, Robinson, Byrns and Collier as War and Means pushes beer policy.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Uae Simeon D. Fess Ohio Wets House Rainey Illinois McDuffie Ala Garner Senate Robinson Byrns House Appropriations Committee Collier Way and Means Committee Nas

Five Robbers Steal 7500 From Waynesburg Bank

Five gunmen in two cars robbed Waynesburg Bank at opening time. They threatened cashier Robert Pent with pistols, emptied the teller cage, and fled toward Cadiz with about 7500 dollars.

Waynesburg, CO Waynesburg Robert Pent Cadiz

Prince of Wales visit stirs Belfast crowds for crown

In Belfast, a massive crowd cheered the Prince of Wales outside the governor general's residence as he climbed a wall and beat a drum. The event, seen as a setback to reconciliation efforts and the push for an Irish Republic, showed strong Ulster loyalty to the British crown.

Belfast Northern Ireland U.P Prince of Wales Free State Ulster

Government Acts to Curb Ocean Flight Enthusiasm

Washington November 17 The Federal Government moved to forestall trans ocean flights by inexperienced pilots with under equipped aircraft Col Clarence M Young assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics announced tighter air commerce rules to ensure closer supervision of dangerous journeys.

Washington U.p Clarence M. Young Aeronautics

Insull Papers Sent for Extradition Warrant

The State Department received papers from Illinois Governor Emmerson for Samuel Insull Sr. to issue an extradition warrant. Officials await study of the Illinois papers and could not say when the warrant would be issued.

Hitness Washington U.P State Department Emmerson Illinois Samuel Insull Chicago Athens

National Guard Protection Sought in Illinois Mine War

In Springfield Illinois authorities asked for National Guard protection at the Peabody Coal Company's Corn Mine in Andrew after a second clash in two days between striking miners and workers aided by tear gas. Sangamon County Sheriff Beynon said troops were needed to prevent loss of life.

Springfield Ill U.P National Guard Peabody Coal Company Andrew Wiliam Beynon Sangamon County Beynon and Moody United Mine Workers

Decries Plans of Old World in Ohio Speech

George B. Chandler of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce denounces unemployment insurance proposals before the Ohio State Conference of Credit Men. He condemns what he calls European influenced measures and imported propagandists, questioning England's example on pensions and the gold standard.

Columbus George B. Chandler Ohio Chamber of Commerce Iisted Ohio State Conference of Credit Men Chandler England

Low Pressure In East Ohio Brings Snow Threat

A trough of warm air over Eastern Ohio today kept off yesterday’s blizzard that hit the northwest of the state. Weather officials warned central and eastern areas may see cold and snow as the trough moves northeast. Indiana was buried under a foot of snow with Michigan Illinois and Wisconsin reporting deep drifts. A cold wave trailed the storm.

Columbus U.P Ohio Weather Bureau Indiana Michigan Ilinois Wisconsin

Amy Johnson Mollison Abandons Flight Record Attempt

Amy Johnson Mollison was forced down at Benguella Angola while trying to beat Capt. James Mollison’s England to Cape Town record. She wired her husband saying she would probably have to abandon the flight. She flew a light plane similar to Mollison’s Atlantic machine.

London Amy Johnson Mollison Benguella Angola West Africa England Cape Town James A. Mollison Filer Mollison Atlantic

Philadelphia election probe opens amid bribery and threats

In Philadelphia last week voters paid for liquor to influence ballots, voting machines failed, and threats of violence were reported as the House Committee on Campaign Expenditures opened its investigation. The testimony outlines alleged irregularities tied to the city’s election.

Philadelphia U.2 House Committee On

Three Hunters Hurt in Ohio Hunting Accident

Three men were hospitalized after hunting incidents near New Philadelphia Ohio. Martin Miller aged 40 from Charm lost an arm when his gun discharged as he crawled under a fence. John Lash from Dennison suffered a leg wound when his shotgun discharged on the ground. Brady Millison of Freeport was shot in the head by his son Arthur during a rabbit chase. he is expected to recover.

New Philadelphia Martin Miller Charm John Lash Dennison Brady Millison Freeport Arthur

Advertising Standby for Standard Oil Ad Talk

Toledo reports a dinner meeting where R M Alderman of McConnerick son Cleveland said newspaper advertising has been central to Standard Oil of Ohio campaigns Color will play a big part in newspaper advertising in the future as everyone will want to use it Alderman spoke to the Sales and Advertising Club last night

Toledo Standard Oil Company of Ohio R. M. Alderman McConnerickson, Inc Cleveland Alderman

Fund workers report Payton total for three days

Deyton community chest workers reported a total of 261001 dollars collected over three days. The goal is 8774 dollars and 43 cents.

Payton Deyton Community Chest

Influence of Bankers Pinpointed as Labor Threat

Cincinnati November 17 The influence of bankers in shaping industrial policy is cited as a major risk to labor ahead of the American Federation of Labor convention. James OConnell, president of the Metal Trades Union, urges unions to press for shorter hours and promotion of American-made goods. He praises higher overtime pay for preventing excessive hours and stabilizing employment.

Cincinnati American Federation of Labor James O'Connell Metal Trades Union O'Connell

May Observe Dancing Rule At Otterbein College

Westerville Nov 17 Students at Otterbein College debated dancing rules today with resolutions to end scheduled dances in defiance of college rules. A move to depose the current ban continued while another proposal sought to bar faculty from involving the dance dispute in classes. An instructor asked a student in an exam if they attended the Saturday dance and another said he would not recommend teachers who took part in Monday’s planned dance.

Westerville Otterbein College Wea

Tragic Purdue Football Team Death Rumor Prompts Checks

A radio report claimed seven Purdue football players were killed in an accident. The Messenger received many calls asserting the report but newsroom verification is underway and editors will publish only after thorough confirmation.

Purdue University Messenger

Dentist William T Faston Dies in Akron University Classroom

Dr William T. Faston, a dentist, died in a classroom at Akron University on the night of November 17 while listening to a program by the Manuscript Study Club.

Akron William T. Faston Akron University Manuscript Study Club

Newark Farmer Perry Fowler Dies From Burns After Torture

Newark on November 17 Perry Fowler a farmer died from burns received during an attempt to force him to reveal where his money was hidden Doctors said the burns were on the feet and legs and caused his death endured amid reports of torture by abductors seeking information on hidden funds.

Newark Perry Fowler Farmer Panduse

Cincinnati Woman Dies After Fire and Fall

Mrs. Mae Bayer aged 42 died in a Cincinnati hospital from burns after her clothing ignited on a gas stove. She leaped from a second story window, fracturing her leg in the fall.

Cincinnati Mae Bayer

Community Chest Drive Nears $10,000 Goal

Reported pledges total close to ten thousand dollars as Athens County residents push to finish the drive. Campaign managers and mayors from Athens and nearby towns urge quicker gifts to fund welfare and youth programs across the county.

Tabulated Test Results Highlight Reading and Geography Focus

The seventh grade achievement test covered reading comprehension speed accuracy arithmetic spelling health knowledge language usage history civics geography and science. Seventy four East School 96 Central 4 Rufus Putnam and 3 from other wheels totaling 121 Junior High students.

East Se Achool Central Rufus Putnam

Baby Born to Nye Family in Marietta

A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Earl Nye of Marietta. Mr Nye is a motive of Marietta and poth ehe and her husband are graduates of Ohio University. The boy is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs L C Nye of this city.

Earl Nye Marietta

Predicts Cure of Insanity Through Use of Chemicals

Dr Wilder C Bancroft of Cornell University told the Toledo section of the American Chemical Society at the University of Toledo that certain forms of insanity due to brain chemistry may be permanently cured by chemical treatment. He noted medical opinion varies but cites experiments supporting his theory.

Toledo, O Wilder C. Bancroft Cornell University Toledo American Chemical Society University of Toledo Bancroft

Jury Visits Scene in Downing Murder Case

The criminal court jury for John Downing, charged with murder, toured the home of his victim Mrs. Marie Bonz in Columbus as part of preparation. Marie Bonz is the wife of Dan Bonzo, chief record clerk at Ohio Penitentiary.

Columbus John Downing Marie Bonz Dan Bonzo Ohio Penitentiary

Mort School Survey Report Discussed At Memorial Auditorium

Dr Paul Mort, lead author of the New York school equalization law, will speak Monday afternoon November 3 at 3 in Memorial Auditorium. He outlines an Ohio survey proposing universal basic education and property tax relief via an estate equalization fund funded by indirect taxation.

Paul Ro Mort Mwtudy Hide Schon Crtes Obin Bihon Surevey Coombiasion Memorial Auditorium Kh.ryan Doctor Mort Bohad of Education Columbia University New York New York State Ohio Ohio Bseheat Survey Commission

Jury Selected In Bush Trial In Cleveland

In Cleveland a jury of seven women and five men was sworn for the trial of Francis F. Wuah charged with first degree murder in the 1930s era killing during an attempted holdup at a jewelry business. The case stems from a confrontation at the Keith building where Quinlan and his father resisted an attacker and Norman Townsend was killed by police.

Cleveland Francis FF (Mack) Wuah Herebert Quinlan Criminal Court George P. Waer Keith Edward Bush Norman Townsend Townsend

Deans of Congress Named After March 4

Senator William Borah of Idaho and Representative Edward Poll are set as the new deans of Congress after March 4. Borah began service in 1907 and Poll in 1901, succeeding Reed Smoot and Gilbert Haugen who were defeated in the election.

William Borah Rep Idaho Edward P. Poll Hem. C Congress Senator Borah Representative Holl Reed Smoot Tah Gilbert Haugen Lowa

Youngest Congressmen Spotlight Feels Blurred In Washington

The fragmentary report mentions a 20 year old congressman candidate amid a clash with veteran representative J. Rorra Mh, with unrelated names and locations scattered. The readable pieces reference Davin Et kine Cellese Kikina in West Virginia amid an election claim.

Washington Dehaines Tanguelph Af Davin Etkine Cellese Kikina West Virginia Keodolph J. Row Ra

Rolin Case in Hands of Jury in Athens County Court

In Athens County Common Pleas Court Raymond Bolin faces trial for dynamiting the Daugherty home in Beech Tel. Malachy Byron testified he received dynamite from Bolin and mapped the set off with others, while Deering and Novak denied receiving or seeing the package. The jury began deliberations after testimony wrapped and closing arguments were postponed to the next morning.

Rolin Raymond Bolte Buchtel Athens County Curt Daugherty Beechtel O F Rowland Byron Bolin Charles Deering James Novak Bein Deering Novak Fuse Ilevieck Daugherty Buchte

Hoover Deliberates on War Debts As Roosevelt Looms

Washington reports Hoover weighing policy options on European debt requests with Roosevelt to follow. Treasury data show Britain France and others paying toward principal and interest, while calls grow for debt relief amid postwar financial strain. Geneva dispatch notes disarmament must precede debt revision.

Hoover Gore Franklin D Roosevelt Congréss Treasurypartmente Gov. Roosevelt

Pilgrims Come to Life in Third Grade Thanksgiving Scene

In Central School third grade Miss Greeba Collins leads a classroom enactment of the Pilgrims story from The Magic Clothespon. Pupils craft clothespin soldiers and pilgrims, build log cabins with twig trees and cotton snow, and place a birch canoe among their winter tableau.

Greeba Collins Mise Collins Puplie

Budget Deficit Claim From Hoover Administration

Washington reports an administration spokesman said government expenditures for the current fiscal year exceed the budget estimate with a deficit likely when the books are closed. He declined to specify an amount, noting only the deficit would occur at year end and would be sizable.

Washington U.——Ald Administration Hoover Congress

Will Meet Hoover In Washington Conference Next Tuesday

In Washington on November 17 QBhy will attend a 3:30 p m meeting then travel by motor car to the House for a conference with Kent Hoover. The report notes an approaching snow.

Washington Qbhy Kent Hoover

Republicans gain another seat in Ohio House race

Cincinnati reports Hamilton County Republicans won another seat as Henry Cordes defeated Democrat George Aiden by a narrow margin of 77 votes. The county delegation includes five Democrats at publicana.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Ohio General Assembly Henry Cordes George A Iden Publicana

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