05 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1933
Page
1
Congress delegates ratified repeal while Utah delayed casting votes delaying the repeal celebration. The decision to delay affected liquor laws in 19 states led to widespread public reaction and concerns over economic loss during the pause.
Armed citizen deputies guard polls as Louisianans open federal election in the sixth district. Vigilante actions disrupt polling in St Francesville, Hammond, and nearby parishes amid clashes with court orders.
Police search for a hit-skip driver after a car strike fatally injures Albride Pert, 45, near Independence village station. Shattered headlight fragments found on the roadway mark the only clues as authorities investigate the incident.
The readable lines describe the birth of Jesus in the city of David with him wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger, as proclaimed by the angel to the shepherds.
Milwaukee reports a major raid by federal agents capturing one of the largest illegal alcohol stills in the state. About sixty thousand gallons of mash and ten thousand gallons of alcohol were seized, with the still’s capacity around one thousand gallons and valued near ninety thousand dollars. Operators escaped.
Weather improves as Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh plan a 1700 mile flight to Natal Brazil. Their seaplane had been becalmed by calm seas and pontoon buoyancy, delaying takeoff from Bathurst Gambia.
Fragmentary text notes the 21st Amendment being accepted to repeal the 18th and end prohibition. The garbled excerpt mentions sections on repeal and ratification and indicates pending action by the states and Congress.
The Gila State Restaurant Association favors state control of all package liquor sales, wholesale and retail, with consumption on premises in hotels, restaurants, and clubs. Restaurant operators vote two to one for full state control, opposing the exclusion of on premise wine and liquor sales for restaurants.
In Westerville the community debates liquor laws as enforcement continues amid calls for repeal. Officials warn against unrest while the public eye remains on the status of prohibition and state actions.
The Republican National Committee issued a formal press release charging the administration with seeking to establish a dictatorship by muzzling hostile opinion. They alleged documentary evidence that radio stations were threatened with license revocation unless they used facilities for the NRA and demanded constitutional free press guarantees be reaffirmed in newspapers.
A fragment notes the signing and ratification process of the 21st Amendment in Ohio. Mentions a signatory and a late night event with references to misreads and civic actions surrounding repealing prohibition.
In Columbus Ohio the state formally ratified the 21st amendment at the House of Representatives chamber. Delegates cast ballots just before noon marking Ohio as the 46th state to ratify the repeal measure. Two hours earlier Pennsylvania acted in a similar fashion.
The Ohio State Department begins construction on a historical trail with crews in Cumberland and Noble county. Foreman George Rath leads workers, with Carl S Smith supervising in Defiance and Albers T. Connor coordinating auditing. Federal inspectors due soon and more labor to be added, signaling a widening project aimed at marking historical sites statewide.
A romance from Lane Island unfolds into a divorce with Corliss Palmer and Dugene Vo Brewster in Brewster’s palatial home. The decree on grounds of neglect is sought, with Brewster claiming the marriage cost him his entire fortune.
Ohio banks rush applications for federal deposit insurance ahead of 1934 deadline. Joe L. Wadsworth of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation says most banks seek US partnership via capital debentures and RFB buy of stock to strengthen balance sheets. A corps of 195 bank examiners works in Columbus and field under L Strocter to implement the move.
Ohio delegates hear the repeal convention call for the eighteenth amendment’s repeal. Governor states two thirds of Congress propels ratification by state conventions, choosing people’s vote on this single issue amid broader liquor policy debates and constitutional limits.
Wheat growers in 16 Ohio counties received 20330 in government checks and compensation for reducing their active acreage under the agricultural adjustment program. About 5400 farmers shared the funds as part of 833,169 to 51909 farmers in 19 states by Dec 1. First payments at 20 cents per bushel for a 15 per cent reduction. second payments at eight cents per bushel after spring planting, with admin costs deducted.
Pennsylvania lawmakers voted in Harrisburg to repeal with a 3 to 1 vote in the state senate chamber. The extraordinary session pushed through rapid action to ratify the 21 percent amendment and place Pennsylvania as the 34th state to participate in the repeal process.
Washington reports a tax shift of 225 million from motorists investors and business men to liquor drinkers after repeal. Liquor taxes are expected to yield over 500 million annually once fully phased in, with initial revenues from domestically distilled liquors and imported spirits building toward the yearly rate.
Washington reports the official American gold price at 3401 cents per ounce unchanged from yesterday. London price was 12 shillings 6 pence, up 10 pence, with the dollar valued at 60.78 cents based on sterling exchange rates.
Senator Olam charged Chase National Bank directors with violations of New York law by voting $100000 in retirement pay to Albert H Wiggin. The dispute arose amid opposition to stricter banking legislation proposed by Winthrop V Aldrich. Aldrich defended the pay as legal and challenged the charge.
Chicago December 5 HeatTy a former convict and cafe manager was arrested on charges of robbing Mae West in Los Angeles. He faces extradition battles after an indictment charging three men with holding up Miss West and taking 3400 in cash and jewelry valued at 17000.
Paul Zachar 42, proprietor of a Columbus restaurant, was arraigned in police court today for violating the Ohio Beverage tag act by failing to affix proper tax stamps. The complaint was signed by Harry Barton, state tax division inspector. Zacharis was the second defendant under the new ISG.
J J Arnold auditor of Mahoning county was elected president of the County Auditors Association of Ohio at the opening of the convention in Columbus. Fred J Schlegel of Chillicothe was named president and A B Peckinpaugh and G Findlay were re elected as secretary and treasurer respectively.
Forecasters expect a damp, cloudy pattern with cooler temperatures across the east and south tonight into Wednesday. Nights stay chilly with potential light rain or drizzle in affected areas.
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