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Newspaper
The Peoples Voice
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1935
Page
4
Final petitions force a recall election in Piqua as opponents allege constitutional violations, jailings, and rushed procedures. City officials and bankers are accused of using pressure and misinformation while a small civic group pushes to let the public decide at the ballot box. The battle continues amid threats of injunctions and delays.
Democrats assess the national political situation after a split with big business. They expect Republicans to name a conservative candidate and foresee a potential third party movement before 1936. A western convention, possibly in San Francisco, is considered to hold the party in the West.
An optician tells the profession in Boston that flirting is good for the eyes, noting humor and charm as healthy. Her husband counters with a powerful right, adding a domestic twist to the local quip.
Citizens circulate recall petitions against Sandusky's five city commissioners over a three year gas contract with the public utility. Charges claim they thwarted the will of the people by endorsing high light and gas rates and wasting city funds on water works. George J. Schade is also accused of trying to usurp city manager powers.
A local tale warns of a "human octopus" in Piqua who claims to always get his man. It recounts past victims including a North Main street furniture dealer and a noted furniture maker, plus a bank employee, all blamed on a controlling influence over civic officials and the municipal light plant.
A Columbus report states six million dollars needed for old age pensions in the last half of 1935 cannot be obtained by further savings in the biennial appropriations bill. Officials say the sales tax is used first for pensions, while critics question whether funds reach those needs. The controversy touches referendum tax policy and long term fiscal plans.
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