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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1935

Page

4

Time To Take Stock In The New Era

A newspaper column argues for a stock-taking of the New Deal era detailing critiques of Washington reformers and government overreach. It contrasts elder prudence with youth boldness and warns of job losses and national muddle if current policies continue. It calls for renewed work ethic and support for home industries.

Hugh Johnson Harry Hopkins Huey Long McKinley Cleveland Lincoln Washington

Spring Clean Up to Cut Fire Risk and Boost Home Value

The piece urges spring cleaning to remove winter clutter from homes and attics. It links debris to fire hazards and advises donating usable items to charity, burning rubbish on a windless day, and organizing closets and basements to reduce risk and improve appearance.

Huey Ickes clash tests states' patience with New Deal aid

Washington dispatch notes Democratic lawmakers privately back Huey Long in his spat with Ickes while avoiding public stance. States resist Washington bills from PWA FHA NRA FERA FDIC FCA as 21 legislatures adjourned without enacting much. PWA warns cooperation may steer funds, while noncompliant states risk poorer access.

Washington Huey PWA Ickes Roosevelt Mr. Ickes FHA NRA FERA FDIC FCA Pwa-Ers

New Dealers Say Bills Were Sent On Request

President Roosevelt urged governors to push FHA laws and has achieved success in 37 states while Ickes and Perkins deny coercion, saying bills were sent mainly on request and not tracked after delivery.

Ickes Perkins FHA Roosevelt

Yank traders face mixed bets in Brazil Germany deals

Trimmings from world marts show the export-import bank backed a Pullman Co bid to Brazil. Pullman underbid German rivals who then lowered bids further, trading Brazilian cotton for German cars. Germans won the contract, while Yankee traders note Brazil protested the same principle.

Pullman Company Brazil Pullman Germany

Treasury Tax Plan Aims Wide Tax Reduction Proposal

Treasury brains discuss a three part plan to cut rates under five thousand dollars, curb exemptions to tax low income earners, and raise middle and inheritance taxes. The idea, seen as politically timed before elections, may wait to next session but informs Speaker Burns and House discussions.

Treasury Congress Burns House

Inside contest for FHA job in Houser Moffett era

The article describes a high level struggle among candidates for Houser Moffett's FHA position. Ward Canaday leads active factional work with 86 12 ton shipments of FHA literature in six months. He reportedly has backing from Commerce Secretary Roper and has secured a Farley supporter.

Houser Moffett FHA Ward Canaday Commerce Roper Farley

Ickes Attacks Huey Long With Sharp Wit

Secretary Ickes calls Huey Long a rival of intellect, joking that Long has “halitosis of the intellect.” The remark signals the tense political feud between the Roosevelt administration and Long’s faction.

Ickes Huey Long Huey

Forgotten woman looms as Europe faces new mobilization

After storms and turmoil, commentators warn that ongoing mobilization could shift focus from Europe’s broader issues. The idea that the continent’s crisis risks becoming dominated by a single neglected figure gains traction as attention shifts.

Clean Up Basements to Prevent Fires This Spring

Basements house many fire starters. keep papers rags and inflammables away. Spring is ideal to service furnaces and heating equipment in preparation for fall. Clean up lest you burn up.

Local Society Notes Highlight Columbus Guests

Mrs M B Shepard of Columbus visited Gen and Mrs Grosvenor while Mrs C D Gist Mrs H V Porter and Miss Helen Townsend toured Columbus. Judge H T Phillipe lectured at New Matamoras Masonic Lodge during the visit. Ten years ago L W Kerts hosted the Needle Club while Harry Larch and family announced daughter Julia Mae birth in Ohio society roundups.

M. Shepard Columbus C. H. Grosvenor C. D. Gist H. V. Porter Helen Townsend Mrs. Gist Vaughn Lloyd H. T. Phillipe New Matamoras Harry Larch Julia Mae

Health Hints on Prenatal Care for Expectant Mothers

Dr Morris Fishbein advises regular prenatal checkups to safeguard mother and baby. He emphasizes early exams, comfortable clothing, limited strenuous activity, daily light exercise, rest, baths, and a balanced diet with meat or fish daily. He also recommends cod liver oil and calcium, limits smoking to five to ten cigarettes daily, and notes risks from inhaled smoke to the infant.

Morris Fishbein

Public Forum letters critique relief, roads and politics

The writer laments flu illness and criticizes the Ohio Examiner jail coverage, road fixes, and relief bills. They urge farmer unity, note government spending, and question leadership while citing local figures like Edna Harpaid and Governor Davey amid April Millfield concerns.

Edna Harpaid Mr. Johnson Sandusky Davey Columbus Billy Ireland Jerry E. Gillespie Millfield, O

Tools of Tomorrow reviewed as hopeful look at tech and happiness

Jonathan Norton Leonard argues that society wastes vast technical potential while chasing material abundance. A traveler’s tale of Tibetan lamas with unused goods illustrates how financial and political concerns cripple progress. Leonard sees limitless resources but calls for mobilizing labor and reform to unlock benefits. Senator Vandeaterg of Michigan is mentioned in context.

Jonathan Norton Leonard Mr. Leonard Leonard

The Dark Blond begins with Millicent in danger after murder

Millicent Graves finds her employer George Drimgold dead and encounters Jarvis Happ who sends her into a web of disguises and pursuit. She escapes through a fire escape with Happ’s books, flees the apartment, grabs a cab, and seeks a safe hotel while being pursued by Richard Gentry and Bob Caise. The pace stays tense as she hides and plans her next move.

Millicent Graves George Drimgold Jarvis Happ Happ Norman Robert Caise Millicent Mahoney Ermine Phyllis Faulconer Richard Gentry Gentry Dick Gentry Drimgold Bob Caise

By Carleton 1935: Fragmentary Notebook Prose

A damaged OCR fragment notes a vague scene with a room, a dollar, and a woman named by Carleton. The text is incomplete and challenges identification of full context or event. No clear publication details or outcome emerge from the legible lines.

Local School Fears Spark Debate On Safety

Unclear OCR segment hints at concerns among students or staff about safety in schools and possible gatherings. No clear entities or dates are readable.

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