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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1933

Page

12

Gunsett Bill Passes House and Revenue Measures Move

The Ohio House passed the Gunsett bill amid plans for quick action on school revenue measures if adjournment occurs. Electric companies would be exempt from the new tax due to a prior federal levy, with the tax covering Oct 1 1934 to Mar 31 1935 and payable monthly. The bill affects about 20 companies and prevents passing the tax to consumers. An Annat bond issue bill allows November votes on NRA funds distribution with reduced notice for bond election.

Whittemore Akron Ohio Haynes State Public Utilities Commission NRA

Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Check Altering Charge

Carrie Chapel of Long Run pleaded not guilty before Magistrate C. H. Porter to altering and raising a check from $25 to $500. She was held to the grand jury under a $500 bond.

Carrie Chapel Long Run C. H. Porter

Masons Plan Sunday Picnic At Ralph Barker Grove

All Masons invited to a Sunday afternoon picnic hosted by the Masonic Lodge of New Marshfield at the Ralph Barker grove. The event invites members to gather in a community setting under lodge auspices for fellowship and outdoor activities.

Ralph Barker Masonic Lodge of New Marshfield

Russian U S Pact Near as Morgenthau Named Commissioner

Washington September 21 A reported selection of Henry Morgenthau Jr governor of the farm credit administration as special commissioner to negotiate trade agreements with the Soviet signals a resumption of diplomatic relations with Russia The move follows earlier hints from President Roosevelt and a June 24 Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan of about 4 million dollars to Russia for American cotton expansion of trade with the Soviet is expected Morgenthau would widen economic ties between the two nations

Washington U.R Russia Roosevelt Henry Morgenthau, Jr Farm Credit Administration Morgenthau

Lamson's Last Plea Is Ready

In San Jose California on September 21 David A Lamson prepares for sentencing by Judge R R Syer at 2 p m His lawyers plan to compel admissions of jury misconduct from the five women and seven men who found him guilty of the premeditated murder of his wife Allene They will seek a new trial while an appeal to a higher court is anticipated.

San Jose Cal David A. Lamson R. R. Syer Allene Edwin M. Rea Suboena Lamson Syer

Ohio Welfare Conference to Convene in Cleveland

About a thousand Ohio social workers will gather in Cleveland from October 3 to 6 for the forty third annual Ohio Welfare Conference. The meeting will study welfare work in the state, public health, crime prevention, relief efforts, and social problems, with delegates from all sections of Ohio.

Ohio Cleveland

Annie Besant cremated on sandalwood pyre at Adyar

Mrs Annie Besant leader of 150000 Theosophists was cremated on a sandalwood pyre by Bishop Leadbeater on the Adyar River banks. The ceremony followed a commemorative service at the Co Masonic Temple attended by many Indian untouchables she aided.

Adyar India Annie Besant Bishop Leadbeater Co-Masonic Temple

Depreciation of Dollar Offsets Tariff Increases

The NRA expects the dollar's depreciation to offset tariff hikes aimed at balancing imports with American goods. Oscar B. Ryder, head of the NRA Imports Division, said a dollar abroad yields 62 cents in value, offsetting any likely rise in imports.

Washington U.P NRA Oscar B. Ryder

Canton Holds Record Parade as Mood Lifts

Canton honored America's postwar mood with a two hour parade drawing about 15 000 participants in a mass demonstration that set an all time city record for size and duration.

Canton America

Wheat raisers show interest in crop slash

More than 9 000 applications for wheat contracts were signed by Ohio farmers with the Agricultural Adjustment Administration in the last week. The closing date for filing is September 25. Farmers not applying should file acreage and production records for 1930 to 1932 with the county committee.

Ohio Agricultural Adjustment Administration D.S. Myer County

Austria Goes Fascist New Cabinet Formed

Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss, vested with dictatorial powers by President Miklas, moved Austria toward a Fascist state. He can assume total executive authority and formed a new cabinet after forcing the resignation of the previous one, gaining control of military and police forces.

Austria Vienna Engelbert Dollifuss Wilhelm Miklas

Infant Dies Suddenly in Pomeroy Home

James Evans thirteen month old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Evans died suddenly at home on Rose Hill of heart disease. The mother was formerly Miss Bernice Arnold a well known school teacher. Parents and two sisters survive.

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