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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1938
Page
4
A letter argues for a national roll call to identify those with power who hinder prosperity under the New Deal. It critiques alibis and questions whether business leaders or ordinary citizens carry the burden, urging frank appraisal of government policy and accountability of politicians and parties.
Athens County's Northwest Territory celebration showcased pioneer relics in store windows, inspiring museum dreams for the district. Merchants lent displays, proving the items’ value beyond money and highlighting potential for a public collection and preservation.
Two psychologists studied 500 New York college girls finding dominance linked to early life. They note closer ties to fathers, early dating, parental privileges, and independence shaping future behavior. The article urges men to learn these findings and apply them in marriage.
Roosevelt reacted calmly to the House defeat of the Reorganization Bill as Washington cools. The White House mood shifted toward return to constituents and spring politics while some Democrats and Republicans face recriminations for missteps and opposition.
Senator Harrison of Mississippi and Representative O Connor of New York challenged Roosevelt led reforms but were blocked by the President. Both backed a rising anti Roosevelt majority in Congress and gained support as popular rivals. O Connor recalled past defiance at the Rules Committee while facing White House pressure.
A letter from John Humphrey of Millfield argues the recession is caused by graft and anti union forces. He credits Roosevelt for vowing no one will go hungry and warns that layoffs will hurt consumption. He urges support for administration policies over open shop tactics. Signed April 5.
Ten years ago Rev Glenn Hutton of Great Falls Montana visited Mrs Everett Person in Montrose Ave as her brother in law. He spoke at an educational conference in Columbus. DAR delegates Mrs T W Craig and Miss Mary Kahler flew to Washington DC for the Continental Congress with Nabby Lee Ames Chapter. Twenty years ago Prof T N Hoover announced candidacy for state representative in the Republican primary.
Secretary of State Edward Clark estimates ten thousand dollars to remove one hangover from the ox cart era by striking the duelling clause from the Texas oath of office. Officials advertise the state constitutional amendment Tah. Special knives are used to cut rubber trees to allow latex flow.
The Rules Committee chair O'Connor, once third powerful in the House, was sidelined when Sam Rayburn of Texas was chosen by Roosevelt and Garner to lead. O'Connor remained as Rules chair, opposing wage hour reform and guiding the anti reorganization bill effort, which was buried after a 22 vote defeat on his initial motion.
Authorities seek to test the sanity of a Brownsville woman said to have spent thousands on aimless airplane trips. The case raises questions about mental health and public welfare as officials review her unusual spending and travel pattern.
The speaker urges immediate collective action overriding personal interests to protect the community. He targets older men with daughters, calling for firm measures. The plan includes ending pampering, camps, allowances, dating before 15, and treating girls as individuals, with attention to a dominant older woman at home.
The piece argues women with women drop pretenses men force upon them. With men they feign cheer and flattery, listen less, and keep troubles private. When together without men they let down persona and reveal flaws, often boring one another.
Dr. Morris Fishbein warns sore throats in rheumatic children signal possible heart involvement. He urges prompt diagnosis, tonsil removal when infected, sunlit dry rooms, rest, and limited activity to prevent heart damage. notes chorea prompts heart check. The piece closes with a Pennsylvania population fact.
Joyce Milner and Dick Hamilton sail on the Empress from Bermuda to Nassau as a rescue incident unfolds when Mr O Hara falls and his wife Mrs O Hara is dragged from the platform. Joyce hopes Dick will call, while a special mission and a Havana party loom. Dick recalls Obadiah Jones’s boat mishap and reconciles with Joyce.
In a tight knit town Joyce and Dick confront a secret gift that changes their lives. Dick hands Joyce a note and a hundred dollar bill for Obadiah to replace a boat. Mrs Porter pressures Dick into judging the children's swimming events.
Mrs. John Hawk age 75 died Saturday at her home near Alfred after a stroke suffered Thursday. She belonged to the Orange Christian Church and is survived by several relatives including Coy Hawk and Ruther Hawk. Her husband died four years ago. Funeral services were held at Orange with burial nearby.
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