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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1937
Page
4
The piece argues the lack of an unbiased census of the unemployed fuels an unhealthy rise in relief spending and dole fraud. It cites Columbus City Council cutting relief by fifty percent and Cleveland seeking to curb chiseling, while President and Congress debate another large relief expenditure and overall public debt grows.
New York economist B M Anderson says fears of technological unemployment fade as workers shift to new lines. He cites 1925-27 manufacturing job declines followed by growth in services and luxuries, plus rising school enrollment, arguing machines are not a menace to mankind.
A Tennessee mountaineer faced scandal over a 9 year old marriage while a West Virginian hillbilly wins a national pro Roosevelt essay contest. Her prize trip to New York and Havana signals a shift from primitive stereotypes to modern empowerment.
The AFL president William Green vows no tolerance for racketeering after protests by 10 New York locals accuse leaders of employing criminals. The New York case is under investigation as Wagner Act support boosts union organizing, shaping future AFL CIO momentum.
A Senate debate centers on a naval bill while an office blond jokes about kinship with Barnacle Bill. In Oklahoma a baby born in a public library shocks onlookers as a likely top yeller of the season. Meanwhile Britain reopens war debt discussions amid fiscal strains and public concern.
In Washington, heir apparent Mr. Wallace offered the only official cabinet reply to President Roosevelts caution on the budget. He warned the government might have to scrap parts of its farm legislation including tenancy crop insurance and the ever normal granary, though the word might carries doubt.
The nymph of the fields seems ill and western farmers show little concern for tenancy. A $50 million farm tenant bill is likely to be slashed and passed, as Democratic congressmen seek re election. Insurance and granary plans linger in committee amid administration opposition and dislike from House Chair Jones.
The article notes taxes remain uncertain with the President opposing tax revision until next session. A minor bill would extend expiring excise taxes and accept amendments. If Treasury revises around June 15, tax revision provisions could rise or new taxes could be added if extra-budgetary appropriations pass.
A hidden flood control proposal moves among Army Engineers the White House and the National Resources Board to avoid Congress while awaiting the economy initiative. Officials anticipate a fight though the outcome seems likely not to favor a Dill. The same timing pattern is seen with defense bills as the Navy Bill passes while the Army measure awaits action.
The piece notes a fierce internal battle as Pittman sides with a House bill undermining Senate neutrality aims. It predicts the Railroad Retirement Bill passes, the Anti-Lynching Bill stalls for trading gains, and a secretive NRA plan may emerge. Harrison Education Bill is dead in practice, Wagner defends housing principles, and budget discipline tightens across chambers.
A woman discovers a mountain in Asia prompting local husband to question the distance. He quips that a woman can make a molehill into a mountain even at home.
An English woman claims a U S actor resembled a Don Juan acquaintance named Frank Billings of Billings and Cooings. Amid auto accident uproar scrap iron dealers bid loudly. Britons are called odd for barring strip-tease artists and asking ambassadors to show legs. The meek inherit the earth unless grave diggers sit down. A 14 year old Union City girl divorces her 13 year old husband and may gain custody of the dolls.
Hugh S. Johnson criticizes using a panel from the Twentieth Century Fund for tax guidance, arguing for a mixed committee with real business authorities and treasury experts. He praises figures like Robert H. Montgomery and Herman Oliphant and urges practical, nonpartisan, expert-led reform without publicity-driven kibitzers.
The column features signed letters from William Guzan of Chicago and Dr. H M Busch of Cleveland criticizing monopoly of natural resources and urging government to secure equal access to land and resources. They contrast US ideals with global tensions and call for reform to prevent idle labor and overreliance on government.
Dr. Morris Fishbein notes progress since Francis Trudeau's sanatorium era. Open air use remains helpful for pulmonary TB, with cool dry climates stimulating and warm moist ones depressing. rest, proper nutrition, and mental contentment are key, and home care can rival sanatoriums for suitable patients.
A serialized romance centers on Joan Barrett secretary to John Hendry and her engagement to Bob Andrews while Hendry’s niece Sybil Hendry schemes with Philip Hendry to uncover Joan’s background. The plot thickens as proposals test loyalties and motives emerge amid workplace intrigue and a secret wedding plan.
Joan and Bob flirt while the Queen of Bermuda sails past the pier. Hendry’s away, leaving tasks to Joan as Bob proposes a Bermuda honeymoon, but she resists, citing duties and a long to do list before any escape.
After weeks of outlining the biggest Meigs County event, preparations are complete for the Meigs County War Memorial unveiling at Pythian Park Middleport on May 30. Athens Music Club officers were elected. Also reported is the Nelsonville wedding of Charles Warren and Mabel Morris and Carbon Hill’s ten graduate class with an address by Judge Whitcraft and diplomas presented by County Superintendent Coleman.
Canaanville High School featured orations by Mar vella Jacoby Helen Hull Fred Hubler Nella Hubler Margaret Hatch Bessie Hubler Bernice Hill Floyd Hatch and Supt C E Ruth. Stewart High School used music from the Athenian Concert Company. Nearby death draws Mr W S Southerton Mr T H Neutzling and family to Pomeroy. Soissons battles shift control between Germany and France. Athens plans reserve officer camp with exams for Banks Mardis Guy Zenner Murray and Wolfe.
Gallipolis notes show 1898 United Commercial Travelers minstrel program with 50 advertisers, most gone or renamed. It lists officers, later survivors include eight entertainers and members, plus many local businesses and banks that have vanished or changed.
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