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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
8
President Hoover seeks to balance the federal budget with government employee pay cuts and economy measures while exploring a sales tax as the main new levy. Congressional leaders disagree on beer taxes and whether to favor a broad sales tax to replace several existing taxes, with farm commodities and implements exempted.
The piece reports on European countries pressing for debt installment postponements with Britain delivering a new note to Secretary Stimson in Washington. It notes Prime Minister MacDonald traveling to Geneva for a disarmament conference and ongoing US refusal to promise moratorium, while payments from ten countries amount to over 128 million dollars due by December 15.
Columbus leaders from major cities unite to demand a larger state share of gasoline and motor vehicle tax revenues. They call for reallocating receipts, reenacting relief measures, and seeking new revenue to aid the poor, with action anticipated when the legislature convenes in January.
Athens December 1 workers at Athena street railway quit work following box workers leaving and gan workers and bakers expected to join the action.
In Toledo a downtown machine gun attack wounded and killed. Louise Bell, 24, was fatally hit while a man, Kennedy, 24, was targeted but escaped injury as shots shattered windows at the Toledo interurban station. The assailants fled.
Ohio Supreme Court upheld the county court order removing Sheriff Salzmann of Carnhog(e) city from office. The ruling found malfeasance in issuing operation permits to North Randall Thistledown and Granwood tracks after a gambling probe at a be drack last spring. The ouster affects Salzmann’s current term, with a new term set to start January 1.
Charles A. Lindbergh and Pan American Airways officials outline plans to dominate intercontinental air travel within two years. They intend a fleet of efficient, medium sized airliners to open transocean routes from America to Europe via Newfoundland and Ireland, Bermuda to the Azores, and Pacific paths via Hawaii.
In Hillsboro Ure and Dee of 2 thieves tried to steal a 400 pound stove from Meehan’s house but found the doors too narrow. They escaped with plumbing fixtures and a hot water tank.
Washington discusses the lame duck amendment as to who would succeed if a president elect dies before inauguration. A committee report notes the current constitution would admit electors chosen in November, potentially electing a president despite a nominee's death. The debate continues about constitutional necessity before ratification.
Barbara Hutton, 19, heiress to the Woolworth fortune, says she is very restless and unhappy. She travels constantly, rarely stays in one home, and prefers hotel life. She notes her mother’s death when she was three and her father’s business as influence, denying engagement rumors and avoiding parties while donating to charities and collecting old furniture.
Henry Ford illness first thought a strangulated serotal hernia with infected appendix, now appears to be a rare medical case. Physicians warn the diagnosis challenges standard textbooks as doctors review the sequence of events and treatments.
Kenosha Wisconsin reports a bartender named Neil Hamel ink suffers severe injuries after handling a wounded gull brought to a soft drink parlor. The incident occurred when the bird allegedly struck him as he attempted to assist it, leaving Hamel with noticeable marks and inquiry into the bird’s condition.
In Roosevelts circle at Warm Springs Virginia Senator Glass is tipped for treasury post. Cary T. Grayson, chair of the inaugural committee, discussed the simple inauguration and economy, with Roosevelt and key callers present.
About 500 marchers head toward Washington from Youngstown and Pittsburgh area after spending the night with local sympathizers. A second group of roughly 160 moves east from Steubenville as officials say the contingents seek donations of food and lodging with some aid from private citizens.
The Ohio Manufacturers' Association in Columbus endorses no new taxes and supports a plan to defeat proposed pay mons to fund education and other purposes. The group opposes old age pensions and unemployment insurance while stressing the need for stable funding amid state fiscal concerns. Chars TH. Murray of Middletown signed the stabilisation committee report.
The American Federation of Labor moves to rally its forces for unemployment insurance and a 30 hour work week in every state. The plan would be employer funded and administered locally, with near unanimous approval. Delegates backed rapid repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and immediate modification of the Volstead Act.
The Ohio Tax Commission reduced Hamilton real estate values by ten percent and Middletown by fifteen percent, with rural Buller County districts cut by twenty percent. Delegations argued for no cuts or smaller reductions, but the commission proceed with the lower adjustments, lowering Hamilton’s duplicate tax to about 63 million and expected operating revenue around 160 thousand.
Chicago December 1 The grand champion steer of the International Livestock Show Texas Special sold for 1.26 per pound to John P Bowles of Tinais Packing Chicago. The 1200 pound Hereford, top animal at the exposition, will net owner G M Largent and son of Morkel Tex a 1500 dollar check from the packer.
New York City authorities testified in the trial of Conrad F. Mann head of the Eagles and co defendants charged with federal lottery violations. About 1.78 million dollars from alleged lottery ticket sales funded charity claims. Witness Eugene J. Balsiger detailed records showing proceeds shared among Mann Bernard Metnire and others. Evidence cited tickets sold through 300 lodges with prizes paid to ticket holders and salesmen. The defense noted a contingent reserve fund for events and profits sharing with outside parties.
A detachment of self described hunger marchers arrived in Cincinnati from the West and planned to move on to Washington, hoping to reach there by December 4. Led by Charles Guinn, 28, of Denver, they stated no plans to rely on relief agencies as they pass through cities, and planned a stop at DarKersburg, West Virginia, before continuing tomorrow.
Mansfield Dec 1 joke Jones 47 a well known Mansfield banker died here today after a brief illness. He was treasurer of the National Provident Association.
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