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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1935
Page
4
The piece argues that Belgium's shift away from prewar parity could ease global gold hoarding and unlock currency and credit expansion. It traces postwar monetary turmoil, U S dollar realignments, and France's defense of its level, suggesting a broad readjustment may revive gold as a credit basis rather than vault hoarding.
The piece argues that federal control plans would grant government licensing of food dealers and access to business records, placing broad private sector power under political appointees. It warns that future officeholders could extend such influence and that intent cannot shield this overreach.
Federal conservation officials urge immediate action to protect migratory wild fowl facing decimation from hunters and weather. They seek several seasons of hunting prohibition, increased breeding stock, more refuges, and state help to build a national program for safe propagation and survival of wild ducks. This stance, while less crucial in Ohio, affects sportsmen nationwide.
A popular magazine reports Texas wastes two billion cubic feet of natural gas daily. The gas, worth millions, is squandered as three thousand cubic feet are burned to extract each gallon of gasoline, valued at three cents, suggesting half a billion dollars yearly goes to produce gasoline far less valuable. The piece urges conservation laws to cap unused wells until needed.
Washington reports reveal Congress quietly debating and adding anti administration amendments to a relief bill. A spy-like source hints that Senators Carter Glass and Royal Copeland glued in provisions on work relief spending and Senate confirmations. Democratic leaders privately support the changes though many oppose subsistence homesteads and public power projects.
The account claims Senator Pat Harrison found an NRA bill in his pocket from an open window. Officials say Richberg provided recommendations while the Senate drafting service did the actual drafting. The piece brands the bill as primarily Richberg Whiteside authored yet framed as Senate origin.
Notes detail edits to an initial Richberg-Whiteside draft before Harrison's version. A $1000 daily fine for code violators was removed and hours were blanked after replacing 30 to 40 hours a week. Resources list shifted from lumber to coal oil and gas. A new clause includes small industries under a general code.
White House callers urged to tread carefully near Secretary Early who keeps a yard long pistol in his desk a gun once owned by Billy the Kid and given to Early by a Texas society. The piece dismisses Huey Long’s claim Roosevelt would form a third party in 1932 noting Roosevelt’s control of the pre convention Dem scene and White House policy to not comment on Huey’s statements.
A Tennessee physician attributes rising headache complaints to social pressures and insufficient rest. The discussion widens to tax policy and real estate titles, noting potential impacts if property transfers resemble reckless behavior by an American heiress.
A newspaper note argues that natural gas in Texas is being wasted and urges ster measures to conserve gas by improving extraction of gasoline and oil. It warns millions seek gas and calls for action by Texas producers and oil men nationwide.
Mrs L L Deissie was the honor guest at a six o clock Liberty Club dinner at Mrs H J Brown's home. Mrs J M Hyde formerly of Athens now in Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Carl Beasley. Earl Baker of Nelsonville announces the birth of son David Zari. D D Tritiporeturned from Columbus where they stayed with Mr and Mrs R L Stark.
Cc C Millikan returns from Philadelphia Optical College where he pursued postgraduate work. Miss C Augusta Morse visits Dr and Mrs T L Lowe in Columbus. Mrs O L Moody and her grandson Harold E B Moody spent Easter with Mr and Mrs D L Jones in Pittsburgh. Mr and Mrs W Thomas Edmundson hosted Mrs Edgar K Woodrow and her son. Mr and Mrs Henry Link hosted his sister in law Mrs D W Delay in Columbus.
The author explains contrariness in children stems from resentment and temperament. Emotions shape behavior, with affectionate understanding guiding reform rather than constant strictness. Worry, insecurity, new surroundings, and conflicts at home can trigger obstinacy, while letting a child have modest leeway at times can reduce defiance.
A collection of remarks from Anna Steele Richardson Sigmund Romberg Bernard Baruch Silas H Strawn and Maxim Litvinov touching on diet music mass appeal, national duty, education, independence, and peace near wartime concerns. The quotes present varied views on society politics and international affairs.
Guy Shoemaker argues intemperance underpins social ills from liquor to poverty, foreclosures, and racial tensions. He questions liquor laws, decentralization, birth control, insurance practices, and mass production, urging sober patriotism. Signed letter from Cheshire dated March 28.
Meigs County arose from parts of Athens and Gallia Counties formed in the early 19th century. It lists population growth from 4,480 in 1820 to 32,325 in 1880, notes early industries and tools, the 1853 county fair, and details on coal seams including the Pomeroy Seam with surveys from 1872.
The review lauds The Four Hundred Million subtitled A Short History of the Chinese for its view of China’s resilience. It traces the nation from ancient legends through repeated crises and collapses, noting repeated invasions and dynastic changes and predicting that the current crisis will be another chapter in a long historical arc.
A short explanation of the dragon tree from Lilaceae noting Humboldt’s 7000 year old Canaries specimen, Herodotus linkage to the Garden of the Hesperides, and the misbelief that Hercules’ Golden Apples were oranges. Also mentions Dragon's Blood resin and various local names across countries. Tomorrow's item promises an 11-year flier.
Millicent Graves, secretary to George Drimgold, finds him dead in his office and flees, disguises herself as a brunet with help from Jarvis Happ. She meets Vera Duchene, Mrs Happ’s maid, and learns the household harbors danger as officers investigate the murder and a mysterious woman in black ermine.
Vera Duchene and a companion discuss alibis and movements as investigators probe a murder. The conversation touches on timing, sleep, location, and the type of pistol, revealing gaps in certainty and suggesting a broader web of possible witnesses.
A condensed 1920s style health column examines high school health knowledge via a Michigan freshman survey. It discusses first aid for finger cuts ankle sprains and colds, noting the correct actions and common myths about sucking wounds using saliva antiseptics and rest, with emphasis on safe wound care and gradual recovery.
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