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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1938

Page

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Bricker Defends Labor Ties In Ohio Governor Bid

Republican John W. Bricker denounces CIO influence on his Democratic rival Charles Sawyer while defending a pro labor record. He cites prosecutions against illegal unions and legal wins on wage, compensation, Hawes-Cooper Act, and prison goods cases. Bricker accuses CIO leaders of politicking and claims the Communist Party orchestrated the broader attack. Sawyer would gain CIO endorsement as political liability.

Columbus U.P Committee For Industrial Organization John W. Bricker Ohio Bricker Organized Labor American Federation of Labor Charles Sawyer C.I.0 Qpueer Hawes-Cooper Labor Communist Party Sawyer C.I.O

Youthful Mob Is Broken Up in Fort Wayne Case

Fort Wayne police describe a group of a dozen youths aged 14 to 23 as a juvenile crime ring following in the footsteps of famous gangs. Capt. John Taylor says they range from petty thefts to armed holdups and slugging, with confessions to holdups in Fort Wayne Richmond Ottawa Bryan and Fayette Ohio. He warns that juvenile crime progresses to more serious offenses in time.

Fort Wayne Ind John Taylor Dillinger Imely Richmond Ottawa Bryan Fayette

Columbus Man Hurt in Fall at Old Man's Cave

Columbus man John Haddock sustained a fractured right wrist and bruises in a 30 foot fall from a cliff at Old Man's Cave at 9 o clock Sunday night. Rangers treated him and a Laurelville physician sent him home. He was saved from more serious injury by striking two ledges of rock in the fall.

Logan John Haddock Columbus Old Man's Cave Laurelville Haddock Rangers

Turner Wins Thompson Trophy Twice At 283 MPH Record

Col. Roscoe Turner became the first pilot to win the Thompson Trophy twice in the National Air Races. He set a new event speed record of 283 mph on the 30 mile Thompson course, surpassing Michael Detroyat of France who held the 264 mph mark since 1936.

Cleveland UPI Col Roscoe Turner Turner Michael Detroyat France

Athens-Pomeroy Highway to be widened four feet

Improvements planned for U S Route 33 from Pomeroy to the Athens County line will be bid soon. Four foot widening and partial resurfacing at an estimated 105000 dollars, with labor about 60000, to upgrade the Ohio worst section with limestone tar on the rough stretch and two foot concrete strips on the rest.

Athens-Pomeroy Highway Pomeroy Athens County Charles Calkins Pomeroy Line Fairgrounds Highway Department Athens U. S Ohio Rockbridge Enterprise

Chilean Revolt Suppressed After Fatal Fighting

In Santiago authorities say about 60 killed and as many wounded after a failed uprising linked to fascist groups. Gunfire continued overnight on the city outskirts as government tanks and artillery sealed off rebels in the University of Santiago and Labor Union buildings before surrender.

Santiago Chile U.P Nacistas National Socialist University of Santiago Labor Union

Logan City School District absorbs Scotts Creek

Logan City Board of Education at a special meeting accepted the Scotts Creek District in Falls Township as part of the Logan City School District. Children from Scotts Creek will attend Logan schools this year, it was announced today.

LOGAN Logan City Board of Education Scotts Creek Falls Township Logan City

Bombing Hit British Freighter at Alicante Port

The Spanish agency reported from Alicante that the British freighter Marvia carrying wheat was bombed and set afire during a bombardment of the port by Nationalist planes.

Paris U.P Alicante

Locals urged to join central labor bodies campaign

Cleveland AP report notes Ed Frank of Canton, federation president, launched a drive for all locals of the Ohio Federation of Post Office Clerks to affiliate with central labor bodies. Key proposals include retirement after 30 years, compulsory retirement at 65, an appeal board for discharged workers, extra pay after 10 years, vacations with pay for substitutes, and widow's annuity.

Cleveland A.P Ohio Federation of Post Office Clerks Ed Frank Canton

Convicts Not Vastly Inferior, Says Psychologist

In Columbus AP report J Q Molsapple chief psychologist for New Jersey says the mad dog school is condemned by the American Association of Applied Psychologists. He notes standardized tests show convicts resemble their social economic group rather than being vastly inferior.

Columbus Mad Dog” School J. Q. Molsapple New Jersey Department of Institutions and Agencies Trenton N. J American Association of Applied Psychologists

French flying boat departs Sands Point for France return leg

Port Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant De Vaisseau Par piloting a French survey flying boat that took off from Sands Point today, initiating the first leg of its journey back to France.

Port Washington N. Y de Vaisseau Paris Sands Point France

Boy's Dog Follows Him To School Promoted

In Frankfort Kentucky Spot a five year old collie owned by Harry Kavanaugh Rogers Sr accompanied his son to school for four years culminating in a promotion to the fifth grade Miss Nelle C Shaw principal notes Spot has an exemplary conduct perfect attendance and a promotion certificate reading Spot Rogers first through fourth grades conduct A faithful to his master and kind to all.

Frankfort Spot Harry Kavanaugh Rogers Mary’s Little Lamb Young Rogers Murray St Ond St Murray Nelle C. Shaw

Ohio pensions administrator misses hearing on aid abuse

Washington AP report says the Ohio old age assistance administration failed to appear at a Federal Social Security Board hearing to address charges of maladministration and political use of pension funds. Board chair Altmeyer calls nonappearance an admission of truth. hearings will decide whether federal aid to Ohio should be withdrawn.

Washington U.P Ohio Old Age Assistance Administration Federal Social Security Board Ohio Arthur J. Altmeyer Altmeyer Henry J. Berrodin Ohio Division of Aid For Berrodin Social Security Board Martin L. Davey Robert P. Bingham

Holiday Week End Violent Death Toll Hits 349

A Labor Day week end survey fixates the nation’s violent death toll at 349 with traffic deaths totaling 240 and drownings 34. New York leads with 33 total deaths and 21 on highways, followed by Ohio 30, Michigan 28, Illinois 27, California 23, Indiana 22, Pennsylvania 21. Several states report no violent deaths. A notable fatality is Edward Ray, 61, who died while parachuting at an air show in Roanke Roanoke Ill.

New York Ohio Michigan Illinois California Indiana Pennsylvania Arizona Maryland Nevada New Mexico Rhode Island South Carolina West Virginia Edward Ray Terre Haute Ind Roanoke, Ill

Boy runs away with family jewelry over school dislike

A Houston 14 year old, Robert Simpson, fled to Chicago after taking several handfuls of family jewelry. Police questioned him when he attempted to sell items near a pawnshop and found revolvers and shells in a bag, with no clear explanation.

Robert Simpson Houston Tex Chicago Robert

Shake Up Rumored in Jap Diplomatic Circles

In Tokyo authoritative sources report a broad reshuffle of Japan's diplomatic corps. Foreign Minister Kazushide Igataki plans to replace ambassadors in London Berlin Rome Moscow and possibly Washington. Recall of Ambassador Hirosi Saito from Washington is under consideration.

Tokyo Japan Kazushide Igaki London Berlin Rome Moscow Washington Hirosi Saito

Freer Reappointed to FTC Seven-Year Term

The White House announced that President Roosevelt has reappointed Robert E Freer of Ohio a Republican member of the Federal Trade Commission for a seven year term.

Roosevelt lauds free press in US in letter to Eagle publisher

President Roosevelt expressed faith in the free press in a letter to Frank D. Schroth, new publisher of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. He said the public would see papers serving truth, and that belief in truth and justice strengthens democracy and national prosperity across newspapers large and small.

NEW York U.P Roosevelt Frank D. Schroth Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Rules Against Mileage For Imaginary Trips

Columbus Ohio. Common Pleas Judge John R. King ruled that legislators may not collect mileage for imaginary trips between their homes and Columbus when not in session. Judge King ordered State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson to reclaim 5,557 paid to state senators and issued a permanent injunction restraining further claims totaling 21,507 from the House for similar mileage allowances.

Columbus U.P Common Pleas John R. King Ohio King Joseph T. Ferguson House of Representatives

Japs Open Offensives on Yangtse River Banks

Japanese troops pushed along both banks of the Yangtse River amid fierce Chinese resistance in Juichang northern suburbs. Chinese reports said air bombing west of Huangmei lasted ten hours, while Chinese forces claimed to have repelled the attack.

Yangtse Shanghai Juichang Huangmei

Body Found in River Coshocton

The body of Henry Elliott, 80, missing from his Coshocton home for two days, was recovered from the Tuscarawas River on Monday.

River Coshocton U.P Henry Elliott Tuscarawas River

Roosevelt Restates Liberal Aims In Maryland Drive

President Roosevelt urged agricultural and industrial labor to unite politically to keep the Democratic Party liberal. He campaigned for Rep. David J. Lewis to unseat Sen. Millard E. Tydings, denouncing a conservative minority that would wedge farmers from city workers. He urged a national coalition of liberals across party lines and pledged to keep the party liberal.

Washington Ill.p Roosevelt Denton Maryland Millard E. Tydings Senate David J. Lewis Tydings United States South Carolina New York Georgia Lewis

Union Against Rail Wage Cut in Ohio Convention

The Ohio State Association of Letter Carriers announced opposition to a proposed 15 percent wage reduction for railroad workers. The convention condemned managements, warned of an inevitable strike and mail service disruption, and sent the resolution to Congress and AFL-CIO leader William Green. The group also supported higher second-class postage in line with first-class rates.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Association of Letter Carriers Congress William Green American Federation of Labor

Signals for Turn Left Ended In Arm Amputation

Cambridge report states John Aleshire, 28, of near Byesville, was hospitalized in fair condition after a truck severed his left arm at the elbow while he attempted a left hand turn from his car.

Cambridge John_ Aleshire Byesville

Kidnap Victim Ordered Slain Declares Fearful Boss

Marysville California U P report says the kidnapper known as The Boss ordered the murder of Mrs William R Meeks and to throw her body into Bear River. The gunman balked fearing implication in the crime. The 55 year old guard said The Boss urged brain destruction if captured. Mrs Meeks remained exhausted and improving after escape.

W. R. Meeks California Marysville Calif U.P William R. Meeks Bear River Loyd Hewitt

Cardinal Hayes Lies in State

New York mourners moved past the cardinal’s bier as Patrick Cardinal Hayes, 70, lay in state at his residence drawing room. He died in his sleep of a heart attack at his summer home near Monticello, New York, and a solemn pontifical requiem mass is planned with cardinals Mundelein O’Connell and Dougherty among the attendees.

New York U.P Patrick Cardinal Hayes Monticello N. Y Mundelein Chicago O'Connell Boston Dougherty Philadelphia

Son of Exiled Spanish King Dies in Auto Crash

The Count of Covadonga, three year old son of the exiled king of Spain, died in a Miami hospital after an early morning automobile accident in which he was injured.

Miami Fla Covadonga Spain

Roosevelt at Summer Home for Six Weeks

President Roosevelt arrived at his Hyde Park summer home for a stay of several weeks, signaling a contemplative break during his presidency. He will use the time at the estate to rest and plan national affairs away from the capital bustle.

Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y

St Anthony School Opening Delayed for Family Funeral

Dayton U P reports the opening of St Anthony School is postponed until Wednesday after a traffic accident killed four members of one family, causing a funeral to be held.

Dayton U.P St. Anthony School

Labor Day Speakers Urge Peaceful Union Settlement

Labor Day speakers urged immediate peace between the American Federation of Labor and the Committee for Industrial Organization. William Green called for rededication to unionism while John L. Lewis warned of ongoing civil war to destroy the labor movement. Francis Perkins urged unity, Elmer F. Andrews praised the Fair Labor Standards Act, and Frank Morrison and Philip Murray weighed in on the rift amid calls for harmony.

Washington U.P Organized Labor Labor American Federation of Labor Committee For Industrial Organization A. F. of L William Green CIO John L. Lewis Green Federation Francis Perkins Boston United States Elmer F. Andrews Frank Morrison Philip Murray Steel Workers Organizing Committee Jeteel Usuy

Hitler Rejects Czechoslovakia Talk as War Talks Move On

Europe braces for action as Hitler fails to mention Czechoslovakia in a Nuremberg rally address while Britain mediates the crisis. Runciman weighs a Prague minority settlement and the League of Nations meets to test democratic unity against German moves.

Europe Great Britain Adolf Hitler Hitler Nuremberg Germany Czechoslovakia United Press Nevile Henderson Berlin Joachim von Ribbentrop France Henderson Rome England Viscount Runciman Prague Runciman League of Nations Council Italy Viscount Halifax Geneva

Japan Seeks To End Chinese Leader's Rule

In a long United Press interview from his official residence, prince premier Fumimaro Konoye states Japan will keep fighting in China until Chiang Kai-Shek led anti-Japanese government falls. He emphasizes determination and policy from Tokyo.

Tokyo AUP Japan China Chiang Kai-Shek Fumimaro Konoye United Press

Meet NENT in Dayton Zanesville 1999 reunion planned

Veterans of the 37th Division Association chose Dayton as the site for their 1999 reunion after a three day meeting in Zanesville on Monday.

Dayton Zanesville R— Veterans 37Th Division Association

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Bricker Lands Federation Raps Sawyer Old Man’s Cave Rner Thompson Barbara Marston Atlanta Central Labor Bodies Flying Boat Returns Ohio Pensions Ohio Division of Aid Bingham Free Press Union Against Cardinal Hayes Great Maginot Line Rhine Siegfried Line North Sea Battle Station First Line
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