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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1932
Page
4
A long editorial urges readers to demand backbone from lawmakers in Washington. It criticizes Congress for fear of voters, praises Hoover era economy efforts, and notes scant savings from payroll cuts. It argues for stronger public accountability and decisive fiscal action.
Michigan saw higher homestead land applications last year than in years past. Jobless factory hands sought free five year land to provide food for families, often returning to factories when conditions improved, while the farm offers self sustenance despite poverty.
A devotional line recalls the Lord's promise to save and correct Israel. It emphasizes that while God may discipline, he will not abandon his people and will bring measured correction. This quotation reflects enduring faith and consolation.
A New York report describes rising danger around heiresses like Doris Duke and Barbara Hutton. It notes armored cars, escorts, and public sightings at upscale venues as underworld influence grows in Manhattan. The piece also mentions a narcotics hub on 41st Street, with large-scale cocaine trafficking and police cautions in the area.
A Reader Q and A column covers postage rates before 1883, Donner Expedition losses with 15 survivors, boy pulse norms 5 to 85, Statue of Liberty torch in right hand, Easter Monday egg roll history to White House lawns, Asahi meaning morning sun, Poe at University of Virginia, Royal Courts dates, papyrus volume origin, and Raphael masterwork The Miracle of Saint Mark.
A fragmented poem urges reform as fear and violence loom. It critiques hunters and shadowed threats while questioning rulers and laws. The piece laments harm from man made weapons and calls for change to protect life and future generations.
Letters to the Messenger Public Forum are received unsigned and cannot be published. The writer’s name must be known by the editor to appear in print, with signatures verified in column sections as required.
The piece argues prohibition cost and enforcement burden, noting delayed liquor orders and limited milk and dairy gains. It cites economists from the City College of New York and Governor Smith’s stance, claiming beer would not boost employment and that tax revenue and farm profits favor dairy over alcohol sales.
Alfred E Struth former gator of New York voices at the Jefferson Day dinner in Washington DC that in prohibiting liquor trade the Eighteenth Amendment shows its efficiency. He cites wasted public funds and unemployment among farmers as evidence of the law's impact on grain used for alcohol and industry employment.
The Athens Messenger promotes a Map of Europe to schoolchildren via the Washington Information Bureau. The offer includes a postage charge of ten cents and a folded map fitting 26 inches, highlighting population tables and city data.
A brief notice advertises a map of Europe available for ten cents. The item references two names Buree Frederic J Geskin and Dieter Washington and mentions enclosing ten cents to obtain the map.
Fragmentary OCR passage recounts Civil War events around Chattanooga and Missionary Ridge era. Mentions Sherman and Grant, river crossing actions, pontoon bridges, and a murder execution. Describes unit movements, patrols, and a few named locations and figures with limited clarity.
Local notes recall a Defiance greenhouse project under construction and a 26 year Athens United work streak. The item also mentions a Cleveland coin dealer visit to Athens, a taft roosevelt clash in Boston, and a 1900s rail and mail disruption with a city-wide focus on civic concerns and education.
Health guidance urges supervision for sun baths and sun-suits for babies and children. Parents are advised to limit sun exposure, use shaded play areas, and dress kids in protective clothing when outdoors while avoiding street play. The article notes gradual sun impact on growing bodies and recommends consulting a doctor for proper timing and duration of sun exposure.
Capitol chatter centers on party balance for the 72nd Congress. Republicans seek a Senate majority while Democrats aim to limit losses and prepare for a Democratic president. Minnesota and Missouri projections hint at a potential Farmer-Labor balance and reshaping of House seats amid prohibition-era sentiment.
The article reports on global money fears and proposals, noting the public prosecutor’s inquiry into medical and school matters, Britain's planned use of a large new fund to buy gold, and Mr Mills's treasury borrowing push. It also mentions Germany's plan to build suburban homes with a 40 hour week and U S moves to fund relief while cries of socialism arise.
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