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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1935
Page
4
The piece surveys a fragile recovery outlook as motor vehicle production nears five year highs and retail demand holds, while fears rise that Congressional reforms and strikes could derail gains. Officials suggest an early adjournment of Congress could boost recovery, with industry watching for policy moves and employment trends.
A National Bureau booklet argues poor night illumination raises deaths and costs. It cites 20,950 nighttime fatalities last year, with a $900 million economic loss, and shows cities adding nine cents per capita cut fatalities by 25 percent, while cutting lighting by 19 cents raises fatalities 7.6 percent and losses 69 cents per capita.
A resident street roller skating pair in Cleveland led to tragedy when a motorist swerved to miss one child but struck the other. The piece warns drivers to exercise extreme caution on residential streets where children may dart from behind cars and shrubbery.
In Washington a steam shovel in the Treasury front yard fuels speculation that Treasury officials, led by Morgenthau, are secretly manipulating silver prices. Analysts note Morgenthau bought, never sold, turning the silver bear into a one way profit for international buyers.
A bulletin from the Federated Chambers of Commerce of India criticizes the Indian government for allowing silver to flow out. The piece notes rising world prices and Treasury silver purchases, with discussions of policy options including price adjustments to match world rates and potential dampening steps.
The London agreement caps annual silver sales at 35 million ounces for India yet permits yearly deficits. Last year India sold 30 million ounces, enabling a potential 40 million ounces this year. Other international speculators include Chinese traders, with smuggling reportedly rising, while telegraph links continue to the Montreal silver market.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company emerges as the farmer benefiting most from AAA funds, owning thousands of farms via foreclosures and receiving 500 checks on March 1 for corn, hog, and wheat contracts amid contract disputes and absentee landlord concerns. Meanwhile AFL membership rises to 3.5 million even as unions face growth by company unions estimated at 2.5 million.
The Republican party struggles between sticking to conservative principles or embracing liberal measures in light of a large work-relief fund, with tensions evident as the GOP could scarcely be more liberal than the Democrats.
National Safety Council states a one in a hundred chance of an auto injury this year for residents in the Everglades, highlighting regional risk.
The column mocks gender norms by contrasting the phrase woman’s place with exceptions like the White House and Putnam residence. It praises a gentleman who would offer his seat on the Stock Exchange, signaling a witty defense of progressive gesture within a traditional frame.
Ten years ago notes show Miss Aina Bean visiting Guysville and dinners at the Colonial and Varsity Inn. traffic signs installed in Columbus and a veto on a Dempsey bill. Twenty years ago items include navy recruitment progress, state dental board appointment, and social visits in Athens and surrounding towns. A Zeppelin raid is noted and local residents are mentioned.
Olive Roberts Barton argues happiness stems from inner work and achievement rather than escape through possessions or thrills. She suggests parents use constructive tasks for children, emphasize real jobs done well, and find pride in helping others as true fulfillment.
Mexico is within reach for motorists says Leone Moats with Alice Leone Moats charming guidebook Off to Mexico. It details gas, hotels, safe water and road conditions while urging travel below the Rio Grande. Also praised is Kantor’s Turkey in the Straw, a fine collection of Civil War era ballads.
A reader urges publishing names of relief receivers to expose possible abuse. The writer cites Ohio official estimates of chiseling losses at 250000 dollars per month and notes the calculation of losses per day and per hour, concluding by urging action over talk. April 19 Coolville Ohio.
Doctors differ on kidney stone causes but agree on post operative care. Ensure complete cleaning of all gravel and infection is cleared before concluding surgery. Afterward, tailor the diet with vitamin A rich foods to reduce recurrence and address any urinary tract obstructions or glandular affects on calcium use.
A collage of remarks quotes from Governor Talmadge Clarence Darrow Jess Willard Theodore Roosevelt and others along with a line on optical phenomena and a note about toads playing dead. The items reflect political sentiment death thoughts sport bravado and curiosities about sunrise and animal behavior.
Millicent Graves, secretary to Jarvis Happ, discovers his body and becomes entangled as a stranger offers help. Police and family scramble as a ransom demand and a mysterious woman linked to Happ’s car and missing suitcase deepen the suspense and set up further investigation.
Millicent fears discovery in a hotel room as pounding on her door escalates. Norman Happ arrives, embracing her and kissing her, then apologizes for presumptions after rushing back to the apartment following a chase involving Bob Caise.
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