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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1939
Page
1
Soviet Russia strikes Finland with ground, naval, and air forces in about ten sectors from the Gulf of Finland to Lapland. Finland fights back as leaders fear absorption similar to other vanished states. Molotov rejects mediation while Europe eyes broader fallout amid Japan and Balkan tensions.
United Press correspondent in Helsingfors reports a severe aerial attack on the city center. Fires erupted, buildings damaged, windows shattered, and casualties suspected as anti-aircraft guns opened fire. Observers noted thermite bombs possibly used and multiple blasts near the railroad area.
President Roosevelt returned to Washington as Finland accepted the U S mediation proposal while Soviet Russia rejected it. Secretary Hull informed the President that the good offices would aim to bring the two sides together on their own terms without altering claims. State Department officials deem the Finland incident highly serious.
Cleveland councilman Clarence L. Young filed libel suits for 112000 dollars against campaign backers James C. Colonel Thomas A. Walsh and Chester Zuris for distributing handbills alleged to contain false malicious and defamatory statements urging his defeat in the 22nd ward election.
Albert J. Fitzpatrick, former ward Democratic worker, was jailed as the board of elections and Safety Director Eliot Ness investigated ballot tampering in the Collinwood district. The probe surfaced irregularities involving defaced ballots that could threaten councilman Anton Vehovec’s seat.
Samuel Cunningham, 81, died yesterday from burns suffered when his night shirt caught fire in front of a small open gas stove.
Dallas County grand jury cleared Corrine Maddox of murder charges after investigating the shooting of lawyer Brooks Coffman on a busy street. Maddox, nicknamed two gun girl, fired on Coffman with pistols in each hand. no bill returned.
Toledo's creditors on a large poor relief bill consider pursuing a judgment against the city. The city owes about 900000 for food fuel clothing and shelter provided for indigents.
Ohio unemployment benefits totaled 19,935,068 paid to nearly 200,000 workers from Jan 31 to Nov 31. H C Atkinson, administrator of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, announced fund balance at 123,469,638 and contributions totaling 143,404,706 from 45,000 employers.
Newsweek poll of 50 Washington correspondents forecasts President Roosevelt will be renominated next year and defeat Republican Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan. Sen. Rush D. Holt of West Virginia announces plans for an anti third term resolution in the next Congress. Holt says postponing conventions is a straw in the wind and previously backed a Senate resolution against a third term.
Walter Bud Lyons star Colorado State College fullback was shot by a 19 year old co-ed, Lois Jeanne Vannersdel, after he said he had jilted her. Lyons, 20, remained conscious in critical condition as police investigated the early morning attack in Fort Collins.
More than 200 young cattle raisers gathered for the 15th Cleveland Livestock Show as exhibitors awaited the award of the grand champion cup for the best steer in the event.
Fritz Kuhn the Nazi leader in America is found guilty of grand larceny and forgery for handling the German American Bund funds. He faces up to 30 years in prison. The Camp furniture moving scheme and forged entries formed the trial’s highlight as Mrs. Florence Camp testified Kuhn sought to marry her and used the alleged divorce to justify moves and payments.
In New Philadelphia Ohio two Chicago cemetery lot salesmen were sentenced to one to seven years in the Ohio Penitentiary after conviction for grand larceny. George Spero and Leonard Saget were convicted by a Tuscarawas County jury and jailed by Judge Robert Putnam. They defrauded Eva Price of 5537 in July 1938. Spero awaits additional sentencing in Cincinnati for a related mail fraud case connected with Arlington Cemetery lot sales.
In Detroit Chrysler plants restarted assembly lines after nearly two months of idleness. Workers returned under a new union contract while production runs at low gear as parts plants catch up with supplies.
Ames Bern Rural Schools add five streamlined buses with 52 seats each and shatterproof glass. The second bus, bought by G E Moore of Amesville, arrived from Lima and three more arrive Friday. Buses are Ford V eight with Mercury motors by Superior Body Co. in Lima and operate from Moore’s Amesville garage transporting about 255 to 260 students starting Monday. Drivers include Ernest Grosvenor William Simons Basel Sedgwick Denver Brown G E Moore and substitute Harry Lee.
Gallia Leader Judge W R White of Gallipolis will supervise a federal grant of 10 000 dollars for a 1940 celebration. The city will also raise a large sum for the event to be run by a Chamber of Commerce committee led by Dr Charles E Holziter.
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation plans to disapprove the Legislature by urging four year terms for county officials be set off presidential elections. It favors merit based local elections and seeks TVA power extension and stronger rural electrification. It also pushes budget balance, means tested old age pensions, and opposes gambling legalization.
William G. Ryan of Milwaukee testifies before Dies Committee that the American Youth Congress is controlled by the Communist Party and acts as a front for influence extending to the American Student Union. He links several groups to Communist control and cites his service in Spain.
The Ohio secretary of state announced that former Democratic Congressman Stephen M. Young of Cleveland has applied for nominating petition forms for both United States senator and congressman at large. He previously sought the Democratic nomination for governor in 1936 against Gov. Martin L. Davey.
Mayor Charles B. Mugford aged 56 who led the Newcomerstown tax strike against Muskingum Conservancy District assessments died last night. He directed local opposition to district levies and was a prominent civic figure in the town.
Ernest Stewart 33, an Ohio Bell Telephone Company repairman, was electrocuted yesterday when he touched a live power line while on duty near Groveport, Ohio.
Soviet forces pounded Helsinki with air and naval strikes as Finnish defenses mobilized under Premier Cajander and Army Chief Mannerheim. Reports describe hundreds dead in the capital and Russian land and sea incursions across the frontier from the Gulf of Finland to the Arctic coast. Western capitals urged resistance while the U S Legation prepared contingencies near Grankulla as Finland declared a state of war.
Cleveland officials sought federal relief relief aid in Washington and Columbus. Mayor Harold H. Burton flew to talk with WPA administrator Col Harrington. City officials hoped to issue up to 1 million in delinquent tax notes to fund relief. CIO leaders joined a statewide delegation to urge a special legislative session. Crowds filled relief offices as workers described orderly lines.
Springfield, Ill. officials seek William Bioff extradition from Los Angeles to serve a Chicago pandering conviction from 1922. Bioff heads the West Coast branch of a major AFL allied union, tied to earnings misappropriation involving Bernice Thomas.
Buford Loney, 15, of Hepburn is held for investigation after his shotgun discharged while the boys were running, killing 16 year old Arthur Combs Jr. The coroner said the shot struck Combs in the head.
Louisville investigator held cafe owner George Volz on an open charge after 28 year old Paul O Bryan was found dead with a bullet wound near the heart outside the cafe.
Thanksgiving for 25 states included a Thanksgiving Day second celebration in five states Nebraska Colorado Idaho Texas and New Mexico while 20 states delayed. New England led with Plymouth Mass as Memorial Hall held a Pilgrims and Indians feast with 80 participants and 46 states sending foods. The football highlights featured Texas A&M vs Texas U. at College Station and Tennessee vs Kentucky at Lexington.
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