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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
4
The piece argues that federal and state highway funds for 1935 may be insufficient to renew Southeastern Ohio state highways and fund new work. It warns that motorist taxes could be raided for other state needs, delaying essential repairs and road expansion while officials weigh how much to take from highway accounts.
An anonymous letter advocates better treatment of CCC Camp enrolles and highlights Athens edge of the city benefitting from the forestry camp. The piece notes local appreciation, calm behavior, rough quarters, and the positive business impact, with residents and police reporting favorable perception of the young men in khaki.
Mississippi Governor Conner personally interviews forgotten prisoners who lack money family or friends to advance their parole cases He aims to hear at least 150 long term inmates and push for fair consideration beyond influence in parole decisions.
A recent speaker in Athens described picking up a young hitch hiker who waited three hours for a short ride. The tale contrasts public transport waiting with a motorist’s generosity and aims to illustrate a broader point for older residents who listen.
Washington examines relief dynamics as unemployment changes while relief rolls surge. Analysts cite savings depletion, part time work, and graft concerns. Delays in Roosevelt program pass under scrutiny as Congress stalls on major measures beyond relief.
The piece describes how Roosevelt aims to push the remainder of his program through Congress with sessions extended to clear all items be quiet for the campaign. Rail officials fear government ownership and discuss compensation while rumors claim Eastman privately backs Wheeler’s government ownership push delaying rail inquiry until August.
The piece argues Huey Long opposes the relief bill fearing New Deal aid would favor others at his expense in Louisiana. It warns of a federal photostating truck to replace field investigators, noting more than 100 agents across a single bureau and government scrutiny of records.
The author laments a rise in youth reliance on others for motive power and protection. It argues that many young people avoid hard work, imitate parental government dependence, and fail to push themselves, predicting future social costs from widespread encouraged dependency.
A recollection column lists ten year old items from Chillicothe families. Frank McVay visits his mother Mrs. F F McVay. Florida winter trips are noted for Mr and Mrs F W Gold and son Leon. Pallas Club hosted by Mrs H G Good. The Gross family visits and Prof William Fenzel travels to Ann Arbor to install a Sigma Pi chapter.
Dr. Manaseeh Cutler influenced the Ohio Company Purchase by securing two townships for a university endowment. He helped organize education in the Ohio Country, drafted the 1802 act establishing the first Northwest University, and advocated a compact with trustees living on campus. He favored a Latin School and limited campus buildings, rallying ministerial lands for wilderness preachers.
A review of General Hugh 8 Johnsons new book The Blue Eagle From Egg to Earth. It blends Johnsons boyhood and army career with his NRA support and candid views on government officials. The piece notes entertaining episodes and bold personal diplomacy ideas amid mixed agreement on policy.
The public forum invites readers to submit signed letters on current events. Writers must include their signature, and multiple letters may be published daily to share diverse viewpoints.
A reader asks which Lord's Prayer is intended, noting Jesus taught the Disciples, cites John 17 and Gethsemane, and references Christ's crucifixion phrasing. The writer expresses interest in hearing a Reverend discuss these themes for contemplation.
A reflective essay urges parents to balance love and authority in child-rearing. It warns against overreliance on psychology as fad or cure-all and cautions against extreme regimentation, advocating sensible guidance and practical, experience-based parenting.
A collage of remarks from Bernard Baruch Nick Romoff Mrs Roberta West Nicholson Gen A W Greely and Senator H T Bone touching government aid a world safety crusade wartime authority and constitutional limits in a 19th century style roundup.
Yesterday’s cartoon highlights Fernando de Cordoba a 15th century figure famed for flawless memory he memorized the Bible by age ten and by twenty knew Aristotle Aquinas Scotus de Lira Hippocrates Galen Avicenna Magnus He spoke 17 languages and was famed swordsman and scholar his life paired study with military prowess and papal encounters tomorrow teased a $1 000 haul.
Millicent Graves, secretary to George Drimgold, finds him dead and flees. Jarvis Happ helps her transform into a brunet and positions her as his secretary. Millicent suspects Vera Duchene, the maid, of black ermine power and possible murder, while a tense chain of clues points to Vera as a prime suspect. The murdered chauffeur and missing car keys deepen the mystery as Millicent navigates danger.
Millicent questions why Harry Felding’s car keys and a woman visitor feature in the night’s events. The butler hints at a possible visitor from the family circle as police inquiry continues and Millicent weighs new leads.
A survey of University of Michigan freshmen reveals widespread health misconceptions. It shows poor high school health education, with many students giving wrong answers about rabies after dog bites and about fainting causes and sweating. The article stresses Pasteur treatment and basic physiology as vital knowledge now.
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