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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1935

Page

6

Tax Attitudes Divide Farmers and Nation Over New Burdens

A district meeting warns of heavy taxes and notes the national pattern of self interest in tax policy. The piece argues all groups share government costs and benefits, with lobbies pressuring to minimize their own payments while the public ultimately bears the expense.

Isolation and Navy Policy Voices in Washington Clash

A religious group urges caution in Pacific naval maneuvers, pushing for distance from Japan. Critics warn of risks if a conflict escalates, while discussions of passport bans and war zones hint at renewed American isolation that could harm future trade and business.

Federal Council of Churches Pacific Washington

Air travel safety advances with weather service gains

Commercial aviation in the United States is growing safer as weather related accidents drop. Gregg chief of the Weather Bureau notes the 3,400,000 miles per accident in 1932 versus 1,600,000 in 1931, crediting coordinated efforts of airlines and weather services and more trained meteorologists guiding safe flight decisions.

United States W. R. Gregg United States Weather Bureau

Never Improved Upon Samuel Gompers

The piece cites Samuel Gompers calling Socialists unstable and pessimistic, noting modern labor leaders echo the distrust of vague promises. It argues unions favor tangible records and businesslike credibility, seeking capital with a proven track record rather than empty forecasts.

Samuel Gompers Gompers

Roosevelt faces congressional mutiny over social security bill

In Washington, President Roosevelt confronts heavy opposition within the House Ways and Means Committee as most Democrats resist the social security measure. House leaders push to advance the bill this session despite fears of Senate inaction and constitutional doubts.

Washington Roosevelt Social Security Congress House Roosevelt Fo-Castle Ways and Means Committee Huey Long Doctor Townsend Republican House Senate

Tradeoffs of profits and public sentiment in labor markets

The piece argues that Al Smith and Hoover, both tied to the same insurance employer, are unlikely to pursue political aims and may be used for advertising. It claims labor resists legal interference with profit, hoping to become producers, and notes profit as the country’s prime motive with growing moves to share profits to expand consumer bases.

al Smith Hoover

Public Forum for readers letters welcomed and signed

Readers may submit letters on current events to the Public Forum column. Each contribution must be signed with the writer’s name, and the signature appears with the letter. Shorter letters allow more pieces to run each day.

April in Middleport by R B Carson

The writer imagines April’s arrival in Middleport Ohio with spring scenes of gardens and violet searches. He recalls harsh winter, hopeful nature, and playful reflections on weather, gardens, and daily life. He signs the letter as R B Carson from Middleport dated April 8.

April R. B. Carson Middleport

Arena yearbook goes to press at Athens High School

Miss Vienna Roush editor announces Arena yearbook for Athens High School is in press. Artwork by Lowell Robinson Verle Kenney Russell Slaughter and Bernice Stanley. Child's Conservation League meet at Mrs. E J Person home. City bond on new municipal building discussed by Roger J Jones and F Rowland at Rotary Club.

Miss Vienna Roush Arena Athens High School Clifford Moriarty Lowell Robinson Verle Kenney Russell Slaughter Bernice Stanley Roger J. Jones Athens City Council F. Rowland Rotary Club

Funeral notices for Dr. W T Cherry and family guests

Mr and Mr Joseph L Pickering and Mrs Frank Pickering attend the funeral of Dr W T Cherry of McArthur. Mrs Cherry is a niece of Mr Joseph Pickering. Mr Henry Pilcher of Memphis Tenn was guest of Mr and Mrs T M Pilcher on East Union Street.

Joseph L. Pickering Frank Pickering W .T. Cherry McArthur Cherry Joseph Pickering Henry Pilcher Memphis, Tenn T. M. Pilcher East Union Street

About Your Children About Your Children

Olive Roberts Barton advises mothers of 16 year olds facing moodiness and aloofness. She urges patience and practical support, suggests engaging hobbies, and seeks strong male role models to inspire responsibility. She cautions against nagging and recommends meaningful chores to build self respect.

Quotes on truth honesty and guidance from leaders

Nelson Macey of the Navy League debates truth in international affairs while Dr. Fred Eastman criticizes profit focus in film making. Actress Mary Brian argues that freedom rather than stage training benefits youth.

Nelson Macey The Navy League Mary Brian

Easter Story of Jesus Washing Feet and Betrayal

The narrative recalls Jesus washing the disciples feet, instituting the Eucharist, and predicting Judas’s betrayal. Jesus tells them to love one another, while the disciples fearfully ask who will betray him as Peter pledges loyalty. Judas departs after receiving the sop.

Jesus Peter John Apostle Judas

Polish Edison Moscicki Celebrates Long Scientific Career

The Polish Edison Ignacy Moscicki has led Poland since 1926 and marked his 30th year as a scientist and inventor last year. Born in Russian Poland, he left for political reasons in youth and held academic chairs worldwide, with about 500 inventions in electro chemistry and electrophysics and 53 patents. He maintained scientific work while serving as president, after a career in Switzerland. Tomorrow: Tre One.

Edison Ignacy Moscicki Poland Moscicki Poli Tical

Icy Night Revelations in a Web of Secrets

Millicent Graves discovers her employer Drimgold dead. Jarvis Happ sends her to a beauty shop and to his home, introducing her as his secretary. At the house the note the woman in black mine is here signals danger as Millicent aids a police case and a tense confrontation unfolds between Millicent and Bob Caise over a confession notebook.

Millicent Graves George Drimgold Jarvis Happ Happ Norman Robert Caise Ermine Millicent Mahoney Bob Caise Drimgold Calse Felding Vera Duchene

Showdown Over Notebook Ends With Tension and Threats

Millicent and Bob Caise clash over a short hand notebook amid murder suspicions. Caise presses for the book claiming it links Millicent to two killings while Vera Du ehene bursts in with sharp reproach, escalating the confrontation.

Vera Duehene Millicent Bob Caiste Caise

Fragmentary dramatic scene from 1935 Carleton story

The text sketches a tense moment with Vera Duchene Millicent and Daisy among tense actions and an improvised alibi. Vera resists a plan while Millicent considers escape as doors close and suspects loom, hinting at pursuit and danger in a constrained setting.

Bright's disease and kidney treatment basics by Dr Morris Fishbein

Bright's disease is a chronic kidney inflammation with multiple types. Diagnosis relies on kidney excretion analysis. treatment varies by type and aims to protect kidney function, regulate fluids and pressure, and manage symptoms in acute and chronic forms.

Bright

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Paul Mahon House Committee Justice Department the Public Forum the Messenger Olive Roberts Barton Mrs. Barton Hal Martha Smith Boy Scouts Ee O Fred Eastman Chicago Dramatics Kadiak C.w.owens San Francisco Hawthorne Chicago Kober PVES Aount Torghatten Torgen Norway Bill Ogle Spokane, Wash Switzerland Carleton i Stu Eve Daisy Vera Duchen Norman Happ Morris Fishbein
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