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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1935
Page
1
State budget talks reveal pressure on Ohio University and other state universities as committees weigh vetoes and potential salary cuts. Officials warn further reductions threaten operation while exploring restorations and possible increased enrollment funding.
An Ohio court weighs a case about delaying a primary and general election dates. The litigants argue the timing affects campaign strength and political momentum before the election.
Merchants and grocers reached the end of a yearly meeting after voting on a chain store tax and a trade legislation measure. Officials reported continuation of cooperative programs and regulatory reforms under discussion.
Mrs Louise Bauer testified in Chicago about tangled romances that ended in tragedy. She named Mandeville Zenge, a former suitor charged with killing Dr Walter Bauer two weeks after his wedding to Mrs Bauer.
Ohio and three neighboring states launch a farm debt adjustment effort under Rural Resettlement as part of the Farm Credit Administration. Regional director R C Smith notes 150000 cases settled already and that nearly one million farm families face foreclosure, with voluntary county committees aiding negotiations to curb relief rolls by about 500000 people.
An unnamed organization opposing extra taxation formed in Cleveland backed by 26 associations. President G H Charles said the group aims to watch public expenditures, with a 10 week study report as its main tool. If other groups join the 26, the report will be made public.
The Inland Daily Press Association urged the FCC to ban radio news flashes broadcast under advertiser sponsorship. The resolution argues this would preserve true news value and protect listeners from paid and edited broadcasts by advertising agencies.
Commercial fishermen say white fish have fallen afoul their nets in numbers during the past period. The report notes increased catch levels and local activity in the Sandusky area.
Alvin Lt. Muckerhieve, a taxpayer, asks Prosecutor L. J. Schneider to sue to outlaw Ohio sales tax, alleging that exemptions for farmers amount to discrimination.
Health authorities warn against public gatherings as officials close schools and theaters to stem the spread of scar.
Herbert N. Lape of Columbus, head of the How About It Committee, accuses Governor Davey of overlooking survey recommendations that proposed economies exceeding 14 million dollars. Reports on ways to make state government more efficient have been sent to the governor for three months with little action. Davey says 75 percent of recommendations would be a good result and has formed a Get It Done committee. some measures by the Tax and Industrial Commissions have taken effect.
At the American Federation of Labor convention in Atlantic City the craft vs industrial union dispute flared anew. The resolutions committee proposed recognizing both forms, while industrial unionists led by John L. Lewis pressed for mass production industry unions irrespective of craft. The fight centers on whether workers such as car stripe painters belong to a craft union or a general automobile workers union.
Indian summer continues for a week or more in Ohio. Temperatures ranged 57 to 88 degrees over the past four days with a 30 degree variation. Light frosts are forecast for the Athens district tonight as clouds retreat and warmer weather returns Thursday.
Representative A P Lamneck says Senator A V Donahey would greatly strengthen the ticket as a possible vice president in the 1936 election. The suggestion was carried to the White House.
C C Stillman said direct Federal relief would be extended to December for all employables in Ohio who fail to find WPA jobs. He estimated about 200 000 families would need care on Nov 1 as liquidation begins in 36 counties. WPA funds delay slows program nationwide. extensions expected to cover November until WPA work resumes.
Eugene Burlle two died at Sheltering Arma Hospital from injuries from a Saturday night automobile crash on U S Route 50 near Athens Municipal Airport. He drove the car into a buggy driven by Calvin Bean. Burlle leaves a wife and six week old daughter. Funeral Friday at Central Avenue M E Church. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
Dr Cotthill Bronish told a Western Reserve University audience that the enlarged German army increases demand for equipment, stimulating industry and lowering unemployment in Germany.
Sam Hardy respected stage and screen actor died at Hollywood Hospital after emergency surgery for an abdominal ailment. The 52 year old, noted for gambler type roles, collapsed on a studio set while preparing scenes for an Eddie Cantor film.
The Cleveland unit of the American League Against War and Fascism urged President Roosevelt to maintain neutrality in the Italo Ethiopian crisis, arguing for an impartial U S position amid growing international tensions.
Columbus reports Governor Davey persists with a 20 million state building program during a special session. The plan seeks 3 million state funds to match 2 million PWA money for hospitals and additions but awaits House action after Senate redrafting. Clarence Brown calls financing move a legal violation and cites debt limits without a voter vote.
Workers in the Athens Salvation Army drive for 3000 dollars meet at Hotel Berry for luncheon Thursday to prepare first reports. Most canvassing is expected completed by then. final reports likely Friday. Envoy F J Keegan of Parkersburg WV arrives to assist, speaks nightly at Army Hall and plays piano accordion at Thursday luncheon.
Milton Campbell of Cincinnati, state commander of the American Legion, told Cleveland Post No. 2 that the Legion would be the saving factor in national government in the coming years, saying it had served as the balancing factor in government for the past five years.
Hugh S. Cummings Jr., son of the U S Attorney General, is a war observer for the State Department. He acts as executive assistant to Secretary of State Hull during the Italo-Ethiopian conflict.
Washington reports $56,274.78 released for highway and grade crossing elimination work. Approved projects span 41 states and D C from a $200 million allotment, with total highway and grade crossing sums of $27,557,700 and $8,717,050 respectively. Contracts issued total $8,532,412 as of state approvals. Ohio shows highway project of $435,000 with no grade crossing work.
Adam C. Bauer, head of the Farm Credit Administration district office in Columbus, announced that no more seed and crop loan applications would be accepted after October 31. He reported about 250 loans to farmers in 19 western Ohio counties.
The Ohio Welfare Conference at its 45th annual gathering in Columbus heard Perry P Denne, president and OSU sociology professor, say mass relief worsens morale among the needy and creates paupers, describing a “broken spirit of many thousands.”
In Columbus the sale of state prepaid sales tax stamps climbed past the one million dollar threshold last week, reflecting rising consumer purchases and tax collection activity.
Italian forces push toward Makale as roads to the front are completed. Emilo De Bono plans field HQ near the line while Eritrean road works ease supply traffic. Makale 60 miles south of Aduwa seen as key. Regine Haile Selassie Gugea switches allegiance. Prices rise in Aduwa as authorities claim civil population returns and chieftains may submit to I Duce's troops.
Ethiopian tribesmen invaded Italian Somaliland at two points with Oddur town occupied. Somali tribesmen joined Ethiopians as bombing planes assisted an Italian push toward Makale in the north and toward Harar in the east. The emperor proclaimed Ethiopia undefeated on all fronts while backfilling strategic hills.
Reports from Rome and London describe an imminent Italian advance toward Makale and a faltering French bid for peace as Ras Seyoum’s forces prepare to make a stand from Ala to Lakota. Ethiopian tribesmen invaded Italian Somaliland near Dolo, advancing about 45 miles, while Britain debates stronger Locarno guarantees.
Emperor Haile Selassie declared Ethiopia undefeated on all fronts and dismissed Italian gains at Aduwa and Aksum as militarily inconsequential. He warned Italians may advance toward Ethiopia’s main defensive line but asserted Ethiopians would trap De Bono’s forces in rugged terrain. Ethiopian authorities welcomed signs Italy’s army faltered amid bombs and fast armored cars.
Paris reports say France and Britain pressed Washington to commit to a possible restriction on Italian imports if the League of Nations imposes sanctions on Mussolini's regime. Britain Eden urged a league wide boycott as the Economic Sanctions Committee debated the plan with support from the Netherlands Belgium Sweden Russia and Turkey.
President Roosevelt visits the Panama Canal Zone aboard the U S S Houston after crossing the canal last year. He invites Panamanian President Harmodio Arias and Senora Arias for a visit before a motor trip to Madden Dam.
W H Logan, Athens business man, ill with pneumonia at Sheltering Arms Hospital, is reported to be improved. He had suffered an acute cold for weeks and was unable to leave his room at the Hotel Berry before being moved to the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
Wellington T. Leonard of the State Liquor Board said the board probably would not approve a proposal to eliminate half pint liquor sales from liquor stores in Columbus.
Hundreds of Masons from across Ohio assemble for the 126th annual meeting of the Ohio Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Akron.
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