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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1934

Page

4

Obituary notice and association directory listing

Fragmented text shows obituary notation and society affiliations with American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio selection, Audit Bureau of Circulation, and national advertising references. Mentions General Motors building and foreign offices, with unclear nominee charges and thanks.

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Stock market control debate stirs Washington row

A nationwide debate on Fletcher Rayburn style stock exchange control unfolds in Washington. Advocates say the bill would curb speculation and aid capital access, while critics warn it could undermine industry credit and push toward bureaucratic control. Industry leaders warn the government must restore private credit flow or risk continued taxpayer-funded jobs programs.

England Germany Wall Street Samuel Untermeyer Committee of the Nation Congress New Deal

Go and See for Yourself Forest Camps Benefit Nation

The Civilian Conservation Corps has sent about sixty million dollars home to dependents in less than a year. Over half a million young men have received constructive work, gaining discipline and responsibility. Camps improve forest conservation, planting, and social resources. From Southeastern Ohio camp visits, leaders confirm solid work and prudent spending. When weather allows, locals should visit nearby camps to verify results.

United States Civilian Conservation Corps Ohio

Should Have More Power For State Highway Patrolmen

Opinion argues state highway patrolmen should gain police powers as conditions have changed rapidly. Rural residents need protection as officers work nationwide to curb traffic abuses, boosting state revenue and ensuring safety for those distant from town police.

Wall Streeters vs Liberals in stock bill fight

Paul Mallon notes limited truth in daily clashes on the stock market bill. Liberals hold the upper hand with key congressional allies, while Wall Streeters, few in number and cautious, struggle to openly back their cause amid ongoing political maneuvering.

Paul Mallon Washington Congress Wall

Lobbying in Washington by the Whitney Redmond group

The Whitney-Redmond stock exchange set operates from a downtown hotel and lobbies Congress through Corcoran Cohen Liberal cheerleaders and Senate Chair Fletcher Rayburn. An undercover ace is Senator Jim Byrnes who speaks for them on the Senate floor. Their main influence centers on Big Bertha Roosevelt, all done in the name of the people without cost.

Whitney-Redmond Stock Exchange Capitol Corcoran-Cohen Fletcher Rayburn Senate House Jim Byrnes South Carolina Big Bertha Roosevelt

Wall Street lobbying targets Congress in stock bill push

The piece describes Wall Street efforts to influence Congress on a stock bill through brokers, employees, and manufacturers. It notes stock holders are affected, mentions labor by liberals, and recalls Rayburn exposing amendments from stock marketers via their mimeograph. It also comments on lawmakers' reluctance to face Wall Street pressure.

Wall Street Rayburn Wall

Stock market bill debate ends with conference action

Charges and counter-charges settle into a plan for a strong market bill within 30 days, with key provisions not drafted in either House. A conference of committees will craft the final form, likely upholding House margin provisions and a Senate independent commission. Expect a 35 to 45 percent margin, and a three‑person Fed appointed by the President. Wall Street may oppose but the plan could work.

House of Congress Senate Independent Commission Wall Street

Roosevelt and Baruch Attend White House Ball Toss

Publicity experts hailed a clever move by President Roosevelt inviting Barney Baruch to the baseball game. Photos of the President throwing out the first ball with Baruch at his right drew wide circulation, marking Baruch’s first White House appearance in a long time.

Rainey and Burns Drive Administration Legislation Turmoil

Speaker Rainey and Floor Leader Burns push a furious admin program amid talks Roosevelt may role change next year. They threaten to kill the McLeod Bill and sway silver policy, with Rainey, longtime silverite, now facing pressure as the silver blue laments the lack of comment on the issue.

Rainey Burns Mr. Roosevelt McLeod Roosevelt

Germany Export Policy Holds Back Credits, Says Roose velts Plan

The article notes Germany’s failure to meet interest payments blocks export credits, while policy makers on both sides of the aisle discuss Roosevelt’s planned independent stock market commission. House leadership issues and State Department bills to Congress regarding French claim payments are reported.

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Jefferson as the first of the Brain Trusters in 1789

The author argues that Thomas Jefferson, appointed Secretary of State by George Washington, began a long tradition of intellectual policy thinking. Jefferson, founder of the University of Virginia, read Rousseau and favored theory and experimentation, often clashing with Alexander Hamilton’s practical business approach.

George Washington Thomas Jefferson Jefferson University of Virginia Alexander Hamilton Washington America

Long Before Tugwell and Jefferson Politician Minds

The piece compares Thomas Jefferson and Guy Rexford Tugwell, noting Jefferson’s two presidency terms and political shrewdness against calls at Jefferson Day dinners to replace intellectuals with practical politicians. It highlights Tugwell’s address to editors, which defused a lingering critic campaign sparked by Doctor Wirt.

Tugwell Thomas Jefferson Guy Rexford Tugwell Jefferson Democratic Party Hamilton Aaron Burr Brain Trust Doctor Wirt

Critics clash over Tugwell era and NRA influence

A columnist argues that critics like Walter Lippmann misread the Washington scene and Tugwell’s role in the New Deal. The piece contends the NRA was not solely Tugwell’s creation and notes differences between Tugwell’s philosophy and broader New Deal aims. It cites Lippmann’s Today and Tomorrow column asserting blanket code costs raised production expenses ahead of industry capacity.

Doctor Wirt William Randolph Hearst Walter Lippmann Mr. Lippmann Washington NRA Tugwell Roosevelt Henry Wallace Rex Tugwell Felix Frankfurter The Herald Tribune Lippmann

Hearst urges delay on wage and hour reforms

The writer critiques Hearst and similar views that business should bear no wage or hours costs until executives secure profits. NRA limits have not forced real cost increases, and workers will not wait for belated “midnight lunches.” The piece argues workers’ stake in the economy is strong and demands action.

Hearst NRA Lippmann

French War Debt Policy Stalls Claims in House

Report notes that bills will not reach the House while the French war debt policy remains. Indian Bureau officials in the new Post Office Building discuss rationing on paths and for callers who stray. A nickname for Labor Secretary Perkins is mentioned but not completed.

Fairs Committee House Indian Bureau Nick Perkins Labor Department

Healthful Diet and Exercise Cut Indigestion Waste

Dr Morris Fishbein argues Americans waste over 50 million dollars yearly on preventing indigestion and urges normal bowel action through diet and exercise. He warns against habitual laxative use, noting both saline and vegetable cathartics irritate the bowels and can cause damage, with sedentary lifestyle also contributing to constipation.

Morris Fishbein United States

May Day and the drive for child health gains national scope

Olive Roberts Barton notes May first marks Child Health Week with nationwide meetings promoting prevention and cure. Citing Ray Lyman Wilbur, the piece argues against letting the weak perish, urging persistent health education to build a fit future generation and early medical screening to root out lingering diseases in children.

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Hollywood Divorces and Noted Voices Mixed in Snippet

A fragmented clipping mentions Joan Crawford amid a divorce from Douglas Pairbanks Jr, notes Dr. Sigmund Spaeth on music lovers, cites Archdale Parkhill in Australia, quotes Coach Lou Little from Columbia, and alludes to Britain’s government with a curious phrase about meeting Black and Brown shirts.

The Public Forum Sparks Editor Comment

A Messenger editorial column critiques modern politics and social roles in Albany on April 21. It laments politicians clinging to tradition while praising invention and personal mastery and jokes about the bachelor button as a celebrated invention.

Sun Spots Forecast and Cold Winter Echoes in Weather

The article notes spring delays in outdoor work and coal demand as winter lingers. It discusses sun spot theory linking a cycle of harsh weather to sun activity, suggesting a return to a decade of unsettled conditions. It cites historical cold periods, including 1917-18, and explains how failing crops can raise prices and alter normal patterns. The piece connects solar activity to mood, farming, and energy demand.

Editorial Briefs on Longevity Fashion and Weather Fears

A Montreal physician suggests anyone can live 100 years, but reaching that age may bring regret. Hairdressers say the Garbo bob is out. scientists warn of sunspots signaling more storms. The Bronx cheer is banned in films, while astronomers forecast harsher weather.

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Marriage News and Fraternity Invitation Amid Los Angeles Movement

News notes the marriage of Marth ard Mason daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hamilies in Los Angeles and invitations issued for the new Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Also mentions key locals including Dean Irma EK and YWCA Student Assembly plans, with various names and places across city notice items.

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