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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1935
Page
1
An Associated Press report notes that 9 percent of submissions for work relief projects in Ohio were rejected, reducing per capita allocations. The LA director of Administration indicated a broader review could trim funds further, with a $900 per man cap in place and deadlines shifting earlier than September 12.
Sheriff Middleton told Judge Gilbert he had solved the dynamiting death of County Attorney Simon Middleton and asked the grand jury be kept in session. Governor Laffoon offered a $1000 reward. National Guardsmen guarded the scene as investigators searched for the dynamiter in Harlan Kentucky.
The national emergency council announced President Roosevelt signed off on 184 local non federal construction initiatives across 30 states. Total loans and grants reach 88 million eight hundred thirty three thousand and eight dollars with 149 million eight hundred ninety seven thousand eight hundred in outright grants covering forty five percent of costs. In Athens County Shade Rural School District receives 40 thousand eight hundred eighty three dollars for a school building and Buchtel gets 17 thousand seven hundred twelve dollars for a school auditorium and gymnasium with additional loan studies under PWA consideration.
A man claiming to be Joseph Meluch, 26, was arrested in St. Louis after visiting the Central Police Station for shelter. Lorain, Ohio authorities held him on a warrant for the slaying of his wife Dorothy, found beaten in their Lorain home on the night of August 14.
Sheriff and deputy report three Ward Township youths Raymond Windle William Lamar and Woodrow Reynolds in custody Wednesday afternoon over recent chicken thefts in the area. Poultry stolen from William Lomar Sr on August 8 and another theft reported this week are under investigation.
Captain E W Sundstrom of the stranded liner Dixie remained aboard with a small crew after passengers were taken off and transferred to other vessels.
Washington fed time hearings show the Wagner Act faces possible court tests as the newly formed Labor Relations Board reviews complaints against General Motors subsidiaries and Wheeling Steel Portsmouth plant. AFL counsel Chariton Ogburn filed for United Automobile Workers and Amalgamated Association alleging fair labor practice violations.
Carlos Guilliams, 20, accuses his wife of trying to shoot him during a Labor Day ball game as the couple, recently separated, faced custody and financial strain. Mrs Guilliams posted a $500 bond and awaits grand jury action after telling police she sought funds for their sick baby.
Bowling Green county prosecutor Floyd A. Coller pledged full cooperation with Wood County school boards facing sales tax violations. He advised superintendents not to collect tax on books sold to children, arguing conflicts between Attorney General Bricker rulings and the state tax commission.
Police seek two candy eating bandits who walked through the First National Bank lobby in Cincinnati on Wednesday. One man bought candy bars while the other warned with a pistol and took eighty dollars from cigar stand proprietor David Harteveld, who dropped twenty five dollars but recovered the sweets and fled.
The legislative committee of the Midwestern Ohio County Officers Association will outline plans for seeking an upward revision of personal taxes at Sidney Friday.
In Geneva organized labor prepared to address the Italo Ethiopian dispute as the League of Nations council paused for private talks. Italy refused equality with Ethiopia in the league and accused the Ethiopian state of barbarism. The executive committee of the International Federation of Trades Unions may vote to boycott goods to and from Italy if war looms, potentially acting independently of league sanctions.
Columbus reports new regulations granting liquor sellers extended hours with permits to stay open until 2 30 a m daily and Sunday if not bound by local closing orders. The amended liquor act, effective midnight Wednesday, ends night club permits and requires a new 00 permit for after midnight in hotels and similar venues. The move aims to curb bootleggers by widening legal operation hours.
Governor Davey told the Alliance of Poles in Toledo that things are moving to plan. He said Ohio needs $10 million more for schools $89 million for old age pensions and $15 million for poor relief over current tax income.
River boat the T R Roosevelt was delayed by foul weather near Pomeroy. Pilot Barney Brown, a former Wyoming cattleman, was arrested for intoxication after disturbing the peace by local officers Walter Wolfe and Ross Evans. Skipper Whitehead remained aboard as Brown was detained. The voyage to New Orleans aims to persuade Huey Long not to seek the presidency.
Dr George Glen charged with drunken driving. Patrolman McHugh testified to strong odor of liquor. The defendant mocked the odor as tum tuffy candy and offered a piece to Judge Ellett Shepherd who tried it and then dismissed the case after Assistant City Attorney Lilly commented the judge smelled of snorts.
London reports 736 passengers from the British U. S. Dorkc were saved when their ship collided with the French Formigny in dense fog. They were transferred to two British liners, danced through the hours before lifeboats, and reached land by 7 15 a.m. under their own steam. Captain A C Creig was hailed as a hero for coordinating the rescue.
The Sherrill government survey committee reports total recommended economies in state operations of 10.6 million dollars. Governor Davey notes political factors may block many changes. A three member committee identified feasible adjustments after weeks of work. The tax division saw a cut of 28 employees as a result.
Gallia County bound over to the grand jury on a 2000 bond after pleading not guilty to shooting Dan Earl Wagner 15 of Huntington West Virginia. The shooting occurred last Sunday in the Childers melon patch and Wagner lies hospitalized in Huntington.
Joan Blondell wins divorce from George Barnes after a ten minute testimony outlining marital woes. She recalls periods of silence and lack of communication since their 1982 elopement in Yuma Arizona.
The Dixie, grounded on French Reef in the Florida Keys after a hurricane, completes rescue of 372 aboard with 143 marooned passengers removed by life boats. Captain Sundstrom and a skeleton crew remain aboard to keep the vessel, while survivors recount calm, orderly evacuations and shared prayers among passengers and crew.
PORTSMOUTH. A 27 year old general store operator at Franklin Furnace, 1 mile east, shot and killed a burglar identified as a Negro who was looting the store. Highland, a Norfolk and Western detective, ordered him to surrender but fired when he saw a shining object, later found to be scissors. He had fatally shot two others and wounded four prior incidents. Also Tiffin councilman Charles H. Trimmer plans an ordinance barring non residents from locating certain industries in the city.
In New York Patrolman Walter Mitchell found a sobbing beggar whose hand outstretched went ignored. The man spoke of thoughts of suicide and was taken into custody for safekeeping. A search uncovered 375 in cash and bank books showing deposits of 4722.
Two million dollars in state liquor profits are available but require legislative direction before transfer to the Division of Aid for the Aged. The pension fund will still fall short for January pensions, with August need around $425,000. Head of the division Henry J. Berrodin says about $200,000 is on hand.
Nearly five hundred miners will return to work as Lost Run Coal Company opens Mine No 2 today and Syracuse mine Monday. Pine Diamond Co plans to operate old No 7 Mine at Laurecur, potentially employing 200 or more. Forest Run vein opened, with truck coal shipping cited as key to activity.
Hyde Park N Y President Roosevelt enjoyed a quiet vacation at home when Postmaster General Farley assured him that things are all right economically and politically. Farley, DNC chairman, conceded with a grin after reporting the national okay following his Hawaii trip.
Across Xenia and Cedarville region farmers discuss organizing motorized vigilante groups to counter livestock thefts. Cattle and hog rustling rise with rising beef and pork prices, as modern thieves use trucks to herd stock to markets.
Relief officials estimated a hurricane death toll in the Florida Keys ranging from 200 to 500, possibly reaching 1,000 as communication restored. Veterans camp rosters show 675 names. many on leave or missing, with 52 injured veterans brought to Miami for care. Federal relief and local officials seek accountability for evacuation failures amid widespread destruction.
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