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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1933
Page
1
Incumbent measure on tax loss legislation faces a pivotal vote today while the Senate supports a three million dollar allocation from a national fund to bolster financing for weak schools.
The Ohio General Assembly weighs a bill to raise revenue for education, with lawmakers split on a sales tax proposal. Supporters push for passage to aid districts, while opponents warn of widespread tax impact, and a vote is tentatively set for immediate consideration.
In Philadelphia 1932 Noyes Jr. trimmed a 3 down deficit, birdied the 1st, 8th, and 9th holes to square the match and force a halved morning round near Yale standout, as the pair proceeded toward quarterfinals with a tight 79 score.
A terse notice states county security duties shift yesterday to Harlingen with orders to proceed to Cin and remain on standby. No details on agency names or exact timing are provided.
New York staged a peace-time demonstration for the National Recovery Program as General Hugh S. Johnson predicted an additional one million unemployed would be back at work by October 1. He said the psychology of unemployment has shifted to re employment and noted the mass show of confidence with a Fifth Avenue march of more than a quarter million people.
Pomeroy Baptist Association held sessions at the First Baptist Church in Gallipolis with Aten Shain as moderator and O E Sayre as clerk. Rev F C Kreager led morning devotionals and Rev George Wiggins delivered the annual sermon. The program included talks by Mrs W S Lincoln and a women’s work discussion, a young people banquet at 5 30 p m, and evening addresses by Rev W T Packer and Rev F L King on church purpose and world mission.
New York stocks rose 1 to 5 points as early trading stayed buoyant. Homestake Mining hit a new record high at 319 as quotations later cooled after a busy session.
Albert Fowler 31, son of an Alliance minister, was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to the murder of Lester Milhorn 56 in Beldua. Common Pleas Judge E. E. Lindsey imposed the sentence yesterday in New Philadelphia.
Washington reports rush on fair price schedules for gasoline and crude oil to serve as the basis for Federal price fixing. Interior Secretary Ickes warns that the government will apply its strengthened powers if price wars continue, as industry drafts territory and grade differentials under the oil code.
Charles M. Schwab, steel executive, said he was in full accord with Robert P. Lamont's resignation letter as president of the American Iron and Steel Institute. Lamont's exit stems from doubts over government NRA supervision affecting his usefulness.
Mrs Elizabeth Stimson of Congo sister in law to Mr Michael Collins Sr died at her home on Wednesday Funeral services set for St Bernard s Church Corning Friday at 9 00 a m burial in New Lexington She leaves four sons and four daughters Patrick Ambrose J A M E Stimson Catherine at home and several daughters in religious orders including Sister Mary Bead Chicago Sister Mary Nartina and Sister Elizabeth Patricia Nazareth Ky
Funeral services for Mrs. Floyd Frazier 23 die suddenly at her Columbus home will be held Friday at 8 PM at the residence. Burial will be Saturday at 1 PM in Canaanville. She was Luella Williams before marriage, daughter of Warren and Mrs. Williams of Canaanville and Athens. Survived by husband, parents, and son James Warren Frazier, age three.
Applications for milk dealers licenses have been received at the office of Dr J M Higgins Athens County health commissioner and are available there for all persons required to have the permits in their business.
Walter Carr 42 treasurer of a Dayton varnish company was shot in the abdomen last night while surprising three men attempting to steal his car.
A reader urges Los Angeles to implement a visitor crime registry to curb repeat offenses. The letter argues that criminals travel widely and should be required to register, with six months in jail for noncompliance, noting parolees may be exempt to avoid injustices.
In Havana Col Fulgencio Batista ordered all provincial troops to protect about 1200 Americans across the island, 750 of whom were affected by strikes. President Grau San Martin and his cabinet labored to restore normal conditions and avert U.S. intervention as plans for land reform and peasant land distribution were discussed. Reports said some Americans faced de facto house arrests in interior areas, though the government claimed widespread tranquility.
Senate leaders Fletcher and Harrison pressed the administration to raise commodity prices amid an inflation storm. Harrison warned Congress would compel an inflationary policy if action is not taken before the next congressional session.
The City Savings and Loan Company, a major Cleveland lender with assets of 10.186 million in 1932, was taken over for liquidation by the state. The institution served about 24,000 depositors, 2,492 stockholders, and around 1,000 borrowers.
Governors George White of Ohio and H G Kump of West Virginia will speak at Buffington Island Memorial State Park near Portland on Oct 1. The ceremonies include unveiling a park monument on theBuffington Island Battle site, rededication of a prehistoric Indian mound, and remarks by Congress member Thomas A Jenkins and Ohio historical leaders.
NRA canvassers in Athens will convene at the City Building Sunday night with the Athens League of Women Voters to review the city recovery drive. Final checks on the house to house canvass in 17 districts will be followed by planning for the re employment drive.
The World Series will begin in a National League city on October 3 or October 4, decided at a meeting in Commissioner Landis' office with representatives from both major leagues.
Governor White declared he will not run for a third term as governor and said he will seek the U S Senate if he runs for any office in 1934. He denied rumors of another gubernatorial bid.
The Ohio Taxpayers Protective League works to add 35,000 names to a 266,351 signature petition to place a 15 to 10 mill real estate tax referendum on the November ballot. About 35,000 names were invalidated. 35,000 more are needed by Sept. 23.
Chairman Harrison of the Senate Committee forecast that wines liquor and beer would generate 700 million dollars for the Federal Treasury in the first year following repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment.
Ohio Farm Bureau predicts farmers will sow at least average wheat acreage this fall despite only 8 to 9 percent sign-up for the wheat allotment program. Wheat prices rose three cents on inflation talk, nearly closing at a one and a half cent premium over last week.
Valley View Lunch and the Athens Welding Shop signed the NRA agreement in Athens today, according to Harry W. McKinstry. The event adds local businesses to the accord and underscores community support.
Harrisburg reports Gov Gifford Pinchot will deploy about 680 national guardsmen from western Pennsylvania to coal regions after 15 people were shot and many injured in clashes. Miners halted work in a 25 000 tally, with union leaders uncertain how far the holiday will spread without a signed code and UMWA recognition.
Treasury officials work on expanding legal liquor production and easing imports to ensure ample supply when the Eighteenth Amendment is repealed. Commissioner James M. Doran says an adequate supply would be available by December. Additional allocations to distillers and imports of foreign brandy and whisky are under review.
POMEROY Sept 14 Frost in less than two weeks is predicted by John Gans a longtime gardener. If true many gardens will be destroyed replanting followed dry spell. He cites almanac corn husks thick and maple leaves falling early as signs of a long cold winter.
J W Wilson Athens County surveyor attends a Columbus meeting to learn prospects for Athens County to share in Ohio federal road funds under the National Industrial Recovery Act. The county seeks 377800 for eight months of work, including bridges, grading, and tar and oil road surfaces.
Berlin reports the Nazi government will mount a massive internal propaganda push to counter foreign criticism. About 150000 public meetings are planned within two months with Chancellor Adolf Hitler to lead. All in high government service must give 15 speeches, and non government Nazis 25.
The Daily Herald reports a notice at the London Club for Nazis urging to kill the 33 Germans stripped of citizenship. It says if encountered, kill them and if they are Jewish, break every bone in their body. The warning was described as posted publicly at the club.
John Henke aged 16 confessed to fatally injuring Oliver Barly an insurance broker in Cincinnati. Juvenile Judge Charles W. Hottman ordered Henke committed to the Ohio State Reformatory.
President Roosevelt assumed direct control of the coal code dispute and ordered a probe of Pennsylvania unrest. Labor and Justice officials were sent to Uniontown as Pinchot denounced operators as obstructive, while a revised code draft awaited NRA approval and a full operator meeting.
POMEROY Ohio September 14 Beneficial results are anticipated from the new Ohio fruit and vegetable standardization law set to take effect Friday Geo W Kreitler Meigs County agricultural agent says the measure will curb unscrupulous dealers and protect consumers The law requires federal grading for produce and marks on packages while producers may sell ungraded products if conspicuously labeled per their standards
The New York Stock Exchange weighs shifting most trading to a tax free floor across the Hudson in New Jersey if New York City imposes another stock transfer tax. Officials refuse public comment but privately signal sympathy for the plan.
In Del Monte California September 14 Herbert Hoover long a backer of prohibition repeal privately favored repealing the Eighteenth Amendment during his presidency. Arthur Race of Boston reported to 400 American Hotel Association delegates that Hoover told him Hoover urged repeal as soon as feasible in a private Washington conversation.
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