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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1935

Page

4

Why Hitler Gains Popular Support in Germany

The piece explains German reverence for Hitler as a rational response to postwar humiliation and Versailles Versailles terms. It notes his restoration of military autonomy, Berlin as center of power, and the shift from German dependence to foreign powers seeking German leadership to maintain peace.

Europe Hitler Germany Champs Elysees Versailles Rhine Ruhr London Paris Berlin

Puerto Rico Seeks Statehood as Independence Question Looms

Puerto Rico moves to press Washington for a clear policy on its status. Senate president Rafael Martinez Nadal states the island seeks a definite answer on statehood or independence, arguing their current status is unsatisfactory and they deserve a determined resolution.

Philippines Washington Rafael Martinez Nadal Senate Puerto Rico

Odds on Your Life in Auto Traffic Dangers

National Safety Council experts cite 3500 to 1 odds of dying and 100 to 1 odds of injury in the coming year. More than 30,000 Americans will lose their lives before 1935 ends, urging drivers to adopt extreme care to lengthen personal odds.

National Safety Council

Too Well Remembered Man criticizes U S tax system

In a magazine piece Columbia Law professor Roswell Magill argues the U S tax system fails adequacy economy and fairness. He cites a 3 000 000 000 revenue gap with 7 000 000 000 in spending and higher collection costs per 100 dollars than Britain. He notes excessive income tax litigation and inequitable burdens.

Roswell Magill Columbia Great Britain United States

Rival coal interests defy NRA price rules for contract

In Washington a bidding clash over a $600,000 public utility contract saw Eastern Pennsylvania coal operators slash prices to win. The NRA refused an emergency cut, so southern firms dropped prices for one day to secure the deal before restoring the prior levels.

Eastern Pennsylvania Washington NRA Pennsylvania

Private meeting exposes NRA limits on coal code enforcement

A Pennsylvania operator argued the NRA cannot prosecute coal code price restraints before June 16 when the act expires. An observer warned that the coal price structure could die, triggering a rush to phones and market upheaval as silver and rupees gain melt value. Officials acknowledge potential inefficacy of price-cut restraints amid global currency shifts and a looming stabilization conference.

Pennsylvania NRA

Hoover not preparing articles on banking crisis

A circulating report claimed President Hoover would publish magazine pieces detailing the banking crisis and alleging New Dealers closed banks per his plan. The report is false. Hoover is not preparing such articles.

Hoover

Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey Probes 7000 Households

The underused census idea shifts to a quiet cost of living study in 30 cities using 3 316 questions. About 200 government agents interview 7 000 families for several hours. No harm reported as agents avoid intimate questions and seek a rough estimate.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Norman Happ Richard Gentry

Senate Apprentice Buddy Rodgers and White House Letters

Near Senator Holt of West Virginia is nicknamed Buddy Rodgers by colleagues for resembles. He attends Senate sessions in an ex officio role awaiting eligibility. A cabinet textile committee plans a May 15 preliminary report on emergency phases and basic studies will take months. A white collar project for negroes is planned under the new works relief program to study Negro business opportunities. Trate Townsend letters flood the White House, denouncing the administration program, though they have not moved Congress or New Dealers.

Huey Holt West Virginia Buddy Rodgers Senate New Works Relief Trate Townsend White House Administration Social Security House Administration Congress

Prince and the Pauper Reflects Royal Life and Marriage

A reader suggests the tale centers on a royal heir’s life before and after marrying an American heiress. The remark adds that nations caused the last war and foresee the next ending civilization, dismissing the claim.

Tax System Critique Calls for Reform Across Governments

A critique argues that government bonds and tax structures at federal, state, and municipal levels are wasteful and outmoded. It contends that tax systems fail to distribute costs equitably and urges a thorough, realistic reform of national taxation.

Athens Faces Budget For Municipal Building

City officials declare Athens can afford a new municipal building. Fragments note Floyd Collin’s body removal efforts and local social visits including Mr. James Laird returning to Columbus after a trip with friends and relatives.

Athens James Laird Columbus

History of This District in Gallipolis Settlement

Early Gallipolis faced harsh winters and hunger as French settlers learned to clear land for farming. They built local governance, defended order, and relied on Scioto Company aid. many later moved or shifted trades after land rights disputes and Indian raids. The Stock Exchange's role is noted with Charles R. Gay’s nomination as president.

Gallipolis Scioto Company Ohio Ephriam Cutler Manessah Cutler Ohio Company The Stock Exchange Charles R. Gay Exchange

Public Forum Letters Welcome Signatures Required

The Public Forum invites readers to submit signed comments on current events. Letters should be concise to fit multiple contributions daily.

Proper terminology for high school graduation events

In a message from editor H Fadeley the Messenger argues graduation exercises should be called graduation, not baccalaureate or commencement. He urges schools to avoid college terms and to present a sermon to the graduates and proper class programs while preserving tradition.

Messenger H. Fadely Racine, O

Political quotes and civil reform sentiments from 1930s era peers

William Allen White comments on Democratic stalemate with the NRA and AAA as two years of at bat with two men on base. Grenfell contrasts heart fueled religion with intellectualism. Howard Scott criticizes Roosevelt Fairbanks era Tammany machine for patronage distribution shaping national politics.

NRA AAA William Allen White Howard Scott

Entertaining History Cards From Coldwell Lawn Mower Factory

A description contrasts the Newburgh factory’s sixth floor entry with riverfront access and a private trucking road, noting ground floor water and land shipping. It also profiles Auguste Comte, detailing his genius, descent into insanity, and prolific yet memory based writing of The Course of Positive Philosophy.

Coldwell Lawn Mower Co Newburgh N. Y Hudson River Auguste Comte France Besquirol

The Dark Blond Begin Here Today

Millicent Graces, secretary to George Drimgold, finds him dead. Jarvis Happ, a stranger, guides her into disguise and danger. Millicent and Norman Happ uncover embezzlement and plot as they chase the killer and conspirators across a web of deceit.

Millicent Graves George Drimgold Jarvis Happ Happ Norman Robert Caise Millicent Mahoney Ermine Phyllis Faulconer

Mystery Confession Sparks Liquor Store Heist Plot

In a noir exchange, Carleton hints at a confession tied to a crime. A woman insists on seeing a document while they discuss a plan to retrieve evidence from a liquor store safe. They plot to secure the item and move it to a suitcase as Jones appears.

Drimgold Happ

Fletcherization and the health of chewing habits

The piece discusses how chewing affects digestion and salivation with reference to Horace Fletcher and his idea that foods should be chewed to a liquid state. It notes variations in jaw strength, the role of saliva, and how chewing influences the movement of food through the esophagus and stomach.

Horace Fletcher

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