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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1929
Page
2
In an article quoted from the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology Newman Levy argues that legislative overreach creates conflicting ordinances and hampers swift punishment. He notes anti pistol laws may backfire, leaving law abiding citizens less protected and benefiting criminals.
Twenty one Oregon citizens have tuberculosis and are under care since the Early Discovery drive began April 1. The statewide effort is guided by an Early Discovery Committee with representation from the Oregon State Medical Society, University of Oregon Medical School, State Board of Health, State Tuberculosis Hospital, and the medical profession. Clinicians volunteer to hold free chest clinics and present papers. the Oregon Tuberculosis Association funds clinician expenses from Christmas Seals proceeds. Twelve clinics and four papers were planned. four clinics have been held with two upcoming. In Ashland, Medford, Pendleton, and Bend 66 examinations occurred, 21 found tuberculous and referred to their physicians, with some sent to sanatoria.
Head quarters respond to rumors of a merger among communication firms. Walter S. Gifford, president of AT&T, states the company has no stake in RCA ITT or Western Union and focuses on providing affordable telephone service and international connections. Henry Olney notes forests drive billions in forest product dollars supporting manufacturing.
Reports from the Department of Commerce urged growing trees on millions of idle acres to feed a future wood based economy. Charles Lathrop Pack notes this could convert timber into newspapers, houses, radios, and auto finishes as industry shifts.
Portland police dispersed a roller skating marathon after 55 days at a rink with a prize of 157.50 dollars per participant or 14 cents per hour. Skaters protested the interference while a Norwegian inventor’s “Business Brain” cash register device is mentioned as changing work. Health officials urged May Day participation and swans appeared briefly in the Columbia River near Stevenson, Washington.
The 1908 Athens weekly notes the Democratic county central committee will meet in Pendleton to elect delegates to the state convention and endorse candidates H. I. Watts R. J. Slater and W. F. Shaw. Also reported are horse returns, Shamrocks schedule changes, and local social events.
A vintage ad urges readers to try Cystex for bladder weakness and nighttime symptoms. It claims improved energy, sleep, and reduced pains within 48 hours with a money back guarantee. Available at Mc Fadden's Pharmacy for 60 cents.
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