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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1934

Page

4

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The notice lists pricing details for subscriptions under the American Newspaper Publishers Association and affiliates. It references offices in Athens and outlines advertisement and obituary care terms.

Letter Echoes From Home Drive Roosevelt Social Policy Push

A congressional survey shows over ten million letters in three months urging the President to pursue jobs wealth redistribution new taxes and more. The First Lady says women letters cover home loans pensions tariffs war labor and global issues, supporting the President as he tests social and economic legislation before November.

White House Congress Roosevelt Washington

Advertising Upturn Signals Busy National Market

The latest month shows a national advertising volume up over one third from a year ago, indicating business activity. Experts warn selling is tougher and costs may push prices higher, but producers must adapt or lose market share to aggressive rivals.

Paul Nystrom Columbia University Bewails

Interior Secretary Warns Grazing Bill Protects 173 Million Acres

Secretary Ickes says 173000000 acres of public land face erosion and possible desertification without Congress passing the grazing bill. The bill would regulate grazing, maintain use to capacity, and preserve land for future generations.

Secretary of the Interior Ickes Congress France

House Cleanings And Roughage Grow Popular

Amid rising interest, households explore new roughage trends as a health option fueling debate and adoption across communities. Experts weigh benefits and challenges while users report varied results and accessibility.

Oil Code Clash Racks New Deal Officials Near Supreme Court

Washington April 29 The back-stage fight among New Dealers over the oil code centers on three Texas independents cited for code violations. The case, first struck down by a Texas judge as possibly unconstitutional, was appealed to the Supreme Court for May 7. NRA official Donald Richberg and Justice Department lawyers clash over pursuing code violators while Interior Department officials face potential resignations if the government drops the case. The Texas defendants listed on the docket include A W Smith and associates Roy Taylor John M Kerr W B Gossage Marvin Jones.

Washington Petroleum Advisory Board Texas NRA PAB Supreme Court Defendents Donald Richberg Justice Department Richberg Mr. Richberg Icke Margold Interior Department Department of Justice Roosevelt A. W. Smith Et Als Roy Taylor John M. Kerr W. B. Gossage Marvin Jones

Wall Street secrets and a silver list explained

The piece says the silver list was a joke and banks did not buy for themselves but for clients whose names were kept secret. Insiders allegedly profited by buying early when prices were low and selling to customers at higher market prices. Many lawyers are thought to be dummies for clients and shows two agitators used a secretary and a bodyguard to buy silver.

Wall Street

Britain ready to lead in Far East against Japan says White House adviser

A White House official privately signals support for Britain taking world leadership against Japan in the Far East, noting London's deeper stake in China and its Yangtze concessions. The piece contrasts Britain's past Shanghai role with current readiness to act, suggesting a shift in regional leadership.

White House Great Britain Japan China Yangtze River Shanghai

It Seems to Me by Heywood Brown Speech Pause Turns to Prodding

A shy writer recalls attending the thirteenth annual Bureau of Advertising dinner of the American Newspaper Publishers Association. Notable speakers include Mayor La Guardia Professor William Lyon Phelps and Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt. An LA worker’s snub sparks Brown to draft a speech.

Bureau of Advertising American Newspaper Publishers’ Association La _z Guardia William Lyon Phelps Franklin D. Roosevelt Newspaper Guild Los Angeles

Defense of Freedom of the Press and Its Limits

A writer reflects on the freedom of the press and criticizes selective enforcement of free speech. He cites Voltaire, questions Hearst's stance, and notes restrictions in Soviet Russia and fascist regimes while opposing Nazi propaganda laws in America.

Voltaire Hearst Soviet Russia Hitler Germany Mussolini Italy America

Those Who Also Serve in the Free Press

The piece argues printers and reporters are essential to a free press and its integrity. It stresses that publishers defend freedom of speech, while writers and printers act as shield troops ensuring fairness and truth. Security and courage from all newsroom ranks sustain press freedom.

The Free Press and Union Rights Debate

A Los Angeles newspaper owner clashes with organized rights rhetoric, arguing over freedom of the press and the right to organize. The speaker recalls Fort Sumter and vows to fight the issue, betting on Guild growth to influence the discourse this year.

NRA Los Angeles Calif Fort Sumter Ulysses S. Grant General Grant Guild

Understanding arteriosclerosis and its causes

The article explains arteriosclerosis as hardening of arterial walls and its link to high blood pressure, heart and brain effects, and notes uncertain causes. It emphasizes hygienic living and prompt infection treatment to prevent the condition. It mentions factors like alcohol, smoking, overeating, and familial tendencies.

Mothers Boys Need Self Government At Home

A mother with many quarrelsome sons is advised to use a student government style self rule. Elect governors and lieutenants, draft simple laws, and enforce duties and punishments. The mother acts as final court, then steps away to rest while the household runs on a rotating authority system.

Yesterday's Cartoon Explains Rail Safety Record

An Interstate Commerce Commission report shows steam railroads carried 480,717,777 passengers and 16,997,426,362 miles with only 23 fatalities, equating to about one death per 739,018,537 miles traveled. The cartoon notes the railcar as among the safest places and asks what happened to the flower tomorrow.

Flower

New CCC Camp 1913 Relocates Near Spokane

The Messenger reports CCC Camp 1913 men arriving from Cincinnati and Cleveland to replace those who went home March 23. An advance party of 25 will depart April 24 to set up at the new Redwood Park site in Idaho, about 65 miles southeast of Spokane, with the rest to follow in about twelve days. All new men are California-born and Camp 1508 lies a few miles north.

the Messenger Cincinnati Cleveland CCC California Redwood Park Idaho Spokane 1913 Company 1508 California Boulder Creek Calif COC Co Jedd Smith

Careful Reader Questions The Messenger Political Rhetoric

A reader critiques recent Messenger commentary asserting Reds in the White House and conflating socialism with communism. The piece cites Heywood Broun and Dorothy Dix, argues about state capitalism and fascism, and notes concerns over political reform and the deception of political figures.

the Messenger The Messenger Professor Newland White House Karl Marx Gene Debs Heywood Braun Socialist Party Heywood Broun

Rhetoric on Economy and Japan Reflects Public Sentiment

A fragmentary column in Millfield discusses unemployment homelessness and poverty while railing at bankers and nations. It cites Japan and China trade tensions, mentions Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce, and closes with a reflection on historical figures and optimism for bloom in Washington.

Japan China Ising Mallon Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce England Crozier Will Rogers Washington

Marriages and notices from local residents in Athens area

News item reports Eva Lonas, Miss Eva Lonas and Lawrence Fakie ley tied in marriage. Frank Roach and spouse traveled from Tinsville Indiana after some time away. Reet Word, a fall pupil in Athens, joined the United States Marine Corps at Vera Cruz. A horse and buggy are noted in the closing fragment.

Athens United States Vera Cruz

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