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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1930
Page
4
The Athens Messenger reports on a proposed Ohio taxation overhaul including income tax for earners, vehicle taxes, and elimination of personal tax, with critics fearing hardship. It urges careful county and township budgeting to fund road work and public improvements through the season, stressing employment and prudent spending.
A short devotional line reflects on divine judgment with a biblical verse from Deuteronomy 32 2 36 and a Byron quotation questioning human justice. The note presents two esteemed voices on the nature of judgment.
Special writer reports on Manhattan efforts to curb noise from traffic and urban life. The City plans car muffler reforms and new measures to reduce decibels, claiming noise affects children and baldness, while observers question the committee's approach and rationale.
Arthur Nrisuane discusses how noise levels affect daily life through coconut trees goats and trucks at 150 points of sound measurement. He introduces the decibel as a scientific unit and notes the high noise from riveted machinery and new buildings.
The Civil Service Commission, tied to merit over politics, shows Western influence through leaders like Governor Thomas Campbell of Arizona and former President Deming of Wyoming. Campbell’s appointment embodies a tradition of Western reform and adherence to strict examinations to curb patronage.
A narrative of a young man named Campbell who left school in Prescott Arizona to work varied jobs from wrangler to cook and rodman then studied engineering at St. Mary's Oakland. He entered public service and politics rising to assessor and State Tax Commissioner before being elected governor twice as a Republican.
Major SM Johnson and Major J WH Comstock visited Glouster for a local American Legion meeting. Mrs. Nell Roach arrived from Chicago for a ten day visit with her family before visiting Mr A T Lawhead. others drove to Chillicothe for Sulphur Lick Springs. The Rev F M Swinehart left for Lancaster for a three week camp meeting. Nearby notes discuss Ohio political maneuvering around Senator Fess and party leadership with mentions of Lucas and Shouse as national figures and preparations for 1932. Gladys Thompson returned home after a weeks visit with local friends and relatives.
Report notes KMBC headquarters nearing completion atop the Pickwick Hotel in Kansas City. Three studios and offices will occupy the new facility, with a twin consols pipe organ installed as part of the upgraded equipment.
A reflective piece exploring appearances in nature and humanity. The author notes fear and caution in encounters with creatures like sharks and centipedes, urging readers not to judge by looks as the world presents odd contrasts.
The text notes horse racing as a royal amusement since ancient times. It mentions Thothmes I bragging of conquering Megapotamia and acquiring horses, Greek adoption of racing, and kings buying Arab horses for high sums. It also references later royal and ceremonial associations with horses and racing.
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