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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1937
Page
1
Lancashire readers doubt the Duke of Windsor s German visit and prospect of an American tour. They debate genuine housing inquiries versus plans to irritate English leaders, while noting the trip drew press attention and crowds like old days.
A treasury conference completed plans to finance corn loans without altering the budget figures. The exact loan amount and payment method were not disclosed, preserving the stated deficit of 695 million dollars for the year.
Logan officers report a midnight break in at the Logan Theater. A rear door was forced open after staff left, the safe opened, and a lobby candy machine was smashed for its contents. No clues were released.
FE Dimity, friend of Amelia Earhart husband George Palmer Putnam, announced a new sea search from San Francisco within five weeks. He said he is not yet convinced Earhart and Noonan perished after their South Pacific flight near Howland Island last July.
Violet Wells Norton, an English housewife jailed in California for accusing Clark Gable of paternity and seeking support money, was expected to be freed as the U S Circuit Court of Appeals reversed her mail fraud conviction saying there can be no fraud if neither party is aware.
A survey of 277 Athens residents shows 81.5 percent ready to back fire-fighting bonds among 205 respondents and 66 percent prepared to support refunding bonds among 192 respondents. About one quarter did not state a view on either issue. a 65 percent majority is needed for approval.
BAY CITY Mich An Anthony Chebatoris found guilty of murdering Henry Porter during a bank robbery by a federal court jury. He slashed his throat in an apparent suicide attempt as he faced the death sentence under the 1934 National Bank Robbery Act, to be the first under this act.
The Athens County League of Women Voters sponsored a courthouse meeting where candidates for city and township offices spoke on qualifications. Candidates included Bolin Hawk Easler Grosvenor for trustees long term Lowry Rutherford township clerk Dowler for city board of education Wooley Sherrard Gray Wilson Kelly Fulton for council seats Hutchins Krecker Penn Bauer for council and ward seats. Mrs Bird spoke on the county three mill levy.
In Cincinnati the state nears its case against Anna Marie Hahn for the murder of 78 year old Jacob Wagner. The defense weighs whether Mrs Hahn will testify, as 95 witnesses have testified over more than two weeks. A handwriting expert from Northwestern University testified that Hahn forged a will leaving Wagner's estate to her.
Irina Skariatina once Countess Keller and Empress maid of honor spoke at SOKA events in Athens and stayed at a Lancaster Street tourist home when hotels were full. She travels with husband Victor Blakesley who’s been ill in Philadelphia. She survived imprisonment after 1917 revolution and now advocates peace amid global tensions.
Ohio River crested around 23.8 feet at East Liverpool with dam crest forecast at 29 to 30 feet by night. Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Monongahela watershed rain eased flood risk to 28 feet. In Ridgely West Virginia 400 people evacuated while Buckhannon Sutton Weston roads flooded. Conemaugh and Stoney Creek near Johnstown leveled, highways to Charleston opened. state road crews expect full clearance by late afternoon.
Maurice Duperrey of Paris, president of Rotary International, arrives in Miami during a North and South American tour. He will meet American civic club leaders and continue to Chicago Ontario Canada and New York before returning to France.
In Vinton Iowa six persons died and three were injured in a head on automobile crash last night. The dead include Mrs Raymond Brown 28 of Cedar Rapids Marcia Lee Brown 3 of Cedar Rapids Mrs O A Newton 75 of Grundy Center Mrs Bud Shaw 24 of Grundy Center Mrs Harry Newton 51 of Grundy Center and John Roach 60 of Vinton.
The Rural Electrification Administration announced withdrawal of the Ohio Farm Bureau from cooperation in Ohio REA projects, affecting joint efforts and local electrification plans.
Washington report states the American Federation of Labor will stay neutral in upcoming city elections while continuing its battle with the Committee for Industrial Organization at the polls. President William Green says local AFL units keep political autonomy through November 3 and into January. A peace accord is unlikely as talks stall and Lewis signals no revival.
Mrs Elizabeth Eaton Guggenheim thirty two and John Fry junior twenty three her farm hand escort were attacked and robbed by two men as they left a Queens eatery near the Red Circle murder site.
A 12 year old boy Paul Cooper son of Patrolman Bryan Cooper suffered a probable skull fracture after being struck by a car driven by 16 year old Samuel Brookhart at a football pep rally in Gallipolis yesterday.
The annual state convention of the League of Young Democratic Clubs of Ohio will be held in Columbus on January 20 and 21.
Dr Ralph Sockman of Christ Church New York challenged educators at the Southeastern Ohio Education Association meeting to wage peace as war is fought urging a new patriotism that uses wartime methods for peaceful ends. He warned against propaganda and stressed truth about ordinary Japanese citizens while criticizing current Japanese policy as damning.
About 140 Class I railroads met in Chicago to approve proposed passenger and freight rate hikes. A rate plan was drafted by the Association of American Railroads and the Western Association of Railway Executives. Freight increases require ICC approval. last week the ICC approved $47.5 million annually, which rail officials call only a start toward needed funds.
Anthony Chebatoris, a Michigan gunman, faces possible execution under a new federal law for murders during bank robberies. He was brought to trial in Bay City and allegedly shot a truck driver while fleeing a Midland holdup. He attempted suicide by slashing his throat after a guilty verdict.
Senator George McGill reported an overwhelming farm leader majority across 13 states favors immediate passage of the ever normal granary plan. He said hearings in Ohio Indiana and Michigan show about 90 percent support and predicted bill passage within three to four weeks after the special session opens November 15.
Kenton Ohio dispatch reports Carrington T Marshall former chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court was under guard at $200 bond awaiting investigation on a charge that he was driving without a license.
Violence marked New York's statewide milk strike as hundreds of gallons were dumped along highways while farmer pickets formed lines. The action disrupted traffic as authorities monitored the protests across the state.
Hollywood actors urge the Board of Tax Appeals to deduct travel, entertainment, and personal care costs as business expenses. Richard Arlen sought Europe trip deductions to regain work and publicity, arguing car type signals publicity. Wallace Beery with wife previously petitioned, Elissa Landi pressed for deduction of maid expenses citing nerves.
In Shanghai a Japanese shell attack on the British outpost near the International Settlement killed three Ulster Rifles soldiers and wounded three. The strike also hit the French Concession, prompting a high foreign official to warn of swift action.
A Foreign Office spokesman in Tokyo stated Japan will not accept third party mediation in the Sino Japanese war. He added Japan would consider proposals from China if submitted directly, but none have been received yet.
Reports from Shanghai describe intense fighting around Chapei and Soochow Creek with Japanese artillery and naval actions. A Chinese Girl Scout raised the flag at warehouses under siege as international tensions rise and civilians face danger in the International Area.
Ohio dry forces, led by the Ohio Anti-Saloon League, express pessimism over victories in 37 counties where local option elections occur next Tuesday. Superintendent S. P. McNaught says many strong dry areas have already voted out beer and liquor, predicting a smaller win rate this year.
Albert Wagen knecht aged 40 a special deputy sheriff for West Toledo residential police was found dead in a drive way the victim of a suspected hit and run driver authorities reported.
Columbus U P The State Tax Commission approved the Western Rural School District Meigs County board of education to issue 4800 dollars in bonds in anticipation of delinquent tax collections.
The international convention of the Disciples of Christ today recorded its support for forming a world council of Christian Churches, signaling approval of closer global church cooperation.
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