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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
6
Move to repeal Prohibition seeks swift Senate action with anti prohibitionists rallying for a quick vote. The effort appears as a forerunner to a broader session next spring as lawmakers debate the repeal measure and its political implications.
President Hoover submits a sweeping 1930s program including a universal sales tax proposal exempting food, a 11 percent federal salary cut with exemptions, and a major reorganization of the government and banking system. He calls for wage cuts, budget balance, and international cooperation while warning against excessive federal intervention. The message details cuts, consolidations, and new controls intended to restore confidence and prevent economic disaster.
A garbled report lists 12 of the Ohio delegation voting for the Garner repeal resolution and nine against. It mentions Dayton’s Tyron B Varian representing the Third Ohio district as voting for the measure while describing broad debates in Congress over beer and wine legalization, with discussions of a two thirds vote and Senate prospects for repeal and federal licensing.
The $50,000 slander suit of Clyde J. Knisely former examiner for the Ohio Tax commission against State Senator David Leybath of Cincinnati has been settled. The common pleas court dismissed the suit yesterday with Paul M. Herbert Kniselys attorney stating that the case was completely exonerated and that both sides agreed to withhold settlement details.
Ohio Attorney General Gilbert Bettman and attorneys general for Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin argued before the Supreme Court in the Lake Michigan diversion case. They contend the Chicago sanitary district has failed to obey a court order to build sewage disposal plants and reduce lake water diversions for sewage disposal. They seek appointment of a receiver with power to finance and carry forward construction work.
In daylight robbers in a car ambushed a mail carrier and his guard beside Adams and Glask street near the main post office. They fled with mail sacks containing securities valued between 590 thousand and 2 million dollars, one of the era’s bold daylight heists. The incident occurred shortly after 7 a.m. as Fred Woelsch and Frank Stastny stepped from the subway toward registered mail deliveries at the loop banks. a red sedan with five men pulled up.
Washington reports possible selection of Robert Crosser of Cleveland as speaker candidate with Democratic backing from Representative Underwood. Four other congressmen, Harney, Burns, McDuffie, and Rankin, are named contenders. Underwood praises Crosser as top progressive with strong qualifications and commitment to action for justice.
Geneva Dec 6 AP German delegates judge the American disarmament proposals in their form as unacceptable after talks resume among five leading nations. The dispute comes as negotiators seek a workable framework at the conference.
The Interstate Commerce Commission rate structure for Ohio bituminous coal will be sued next Monday after a recess ordered by Examiner KR. ON. Guernsey Orentz, counsel for Pennsylvania Railroad, asked for a week's delay to clarify issues. The inquiry stems from Ohio's plan to retain competition freight rate differentials over other states.
A rapid temperature drop is forecast tonight and Wednesday for this Ohio section. Rain may change to snow flurries tomorrow. Yesterday a high of 43 degrees was reached after a morning low near 0, with a 0 degree reading early afternoon. Much colder weather expected Wednesday.
Washington reports repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment delayed at Congress. Two thirds vote needed to pass repeal resolution failed by six votes, with many Republicans and Democrats backing the measure only to see it amended in the Senate. Proponents face likely protracted battles in both houses into next session.
Washington D C December 8 about 2300 demonstrators from communist aligned groups are moved by police through blocks away from the Capitol. Leaders protest while marchers demand access to Congress. A parade route begins at 92nd Avenue and New York Avenue to the Capitol and returns, under police supervision.
Anheuser Busch Inc. chief Sc Leu announced a $5,000,000 plant expansion to add 2,500 workers. The brewer aims to produce up to 1,000,000 barrels in 1935 and 14,500,000 in 1938 at an 8,000,000 plant capacity of 2,000,000 barrels a year. Workers began cleanup and testing of machinery, awaiting legalization to begin manufacturing a 3.2 percent beer within 42 hours.
Cleveland Dec 6. City Councilman Joseph A Arth introduced legislation proposing a six hour day and five day week for city employees. The measure aligns with a general push for a 30 hour week in industry advocated recently by the American Federation of Labor. Arth’s plan calls for adoption “as far as practical” by the city.
Hanover Grange will melt into its regular meeting Wednesday at 8 o clock in Hanover township school. Mrs Thomas Moore Mrs Joseph Butler and Miss Mary Skillman will direct the program. All members urged to attend.
The house debated the repeal motion amid a six vote margin. urban members generally favored repeats while a bloc of lawmakers remained aligned with prohibition. Women mothers showed division as Garner calls it the final lame duck session. Governors appear inclined to free dry prisoners with the wet tide in November.
In Lima Ohio on Wednesday the first degree murder trial of Loren Truesdale resumed with jurors selected. He is charged with killing his brother Earl and Thelma Woods whose bodies were found months ago in an abandoned water filled quarry on the outskirts. Prosecution and defense expected to finish jury selection and begin opening statements after more questioning of prospective jurors.
Barlin December 6 General Kurt Von Schleicher appointed chancellor of Germany yesterday faces a first test of authority this afternoon with a decree of dissolution in his pocket signed by President von Windenburg. The move aims to curb powerful politicians. Two goat claims each for five dollars were approved by Butler county commissioners, part of a larger slate of sheep and goat claims totaling 563 dollars submitted quickly.
Tokyo reports 104 dead after the Japanese destroyer Suwarabi capsized off Wormoss Island amid a monsoon. Survivors rescued include 18 from the sea. commander Lieut. Comman der Kengo Kailota presumed dead aboard the ship. Naval authorities ordered investigations and dispatched ships and aircraft to the scene.
In municipal court, Tuesday, Vorost Sinmuonz of Toledo was fined 5 and costs after being taken from beneath a train. Baltimore and Ohio detective G. Cook testified Simmons struggled and appeared to escape just as wheels passed. The case details are unclear due to damaged text.
A new traffic signal was installed at the center of the Seventh and High intersection. It is described as the city’s only light of its type, with the signal changing from green to red. No further traffic conditions or troubleshooting details are provided.
Dr Albert Einstein and his wife will travel to the United States on December 10 after the State Department granted permission. The couple were surprised by the approval following weeks of contention from the Women's Palriatie Corporation of the United States which had objected to Einstein joining communist-affiliated groups and had forwarded concerns to Berlin.
Colin Aukenhaus former signatory and handwriting expert testified in the Raupp case against Walter L. Seward in common pleas court. The trial features expert rebuttal testimony to prove certain invoices were in Seward's handwriting as Mrs. Raupp seeks damages exceeding 30 thousand dollars for alleged conversion of funds and property.
The Indian Supreme Court granted a fourth stay of execution to James Anderson of Brookville for the murder of Dearborn County Sheriff Homan Lange. Execution was set for May 19, 1939, unless the court intervenes or clemency is granted. The original sentence date was October 1, 1990, with a prior scheduled electrocution on December 16 pending court action.
Chicago December 6 Amos Alonzo Stagg will not be appointed again as director of athletics and football. George Veonker the football and basketball coach at Tow State College is considered the inside track to succeed Stagg in the Chicago university role.
Dog license tags will be offered to the public beginning December 2 in the county auditor's office. Licenses for male and spayed dogs cost 1 dollar, while those for female dogs are 3 dollars. The notice outlines the licensing period and required fees.
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