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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1934

Page

4

Advertising Rates On Application At Home Or Foreign Fires

Notice lists advertising rates on application for Home or Foreign fires and mentions a nominal charge for obituary and card of thanks.

Death of Hindenburg Shapes Nazi Germany's Course

The article argues Hindenburg's death leaves Germany at a crossroads between right and left. It notes revolters killed, Austrian upheaval, and Mussolini's influence while predicting Hitler will seek economic rehabilitation over open aggression to steady the state and win world favor.

von Hindenburg Nazi Germany Hitler Germany Hindenburg Gibraltar Austria Mussolini England France Europe

Visions of the Future in Federal Relief Programs

The article warns the federal government is spending about one hundred million dollars monthly for relief and hints at broad New Deal plans. It describes a shift toward federally supervised cooperative labor, non profit farming, and factory projects with long term retirement pensions, suggesting a looming national economic restructuring.

New Deal Administration

More Roads and Jobs Beyond the Highway Plan

The nation faces a multi billion dollar road construction program as the Federal aid system remains only partly complete. Athens eyes Carpenter Street rebuilding while roads expand with bridges pavement and repairs crucial to farmers and city residents. Road work currently employs nearly a million people and promises more jobs if road taxes fund further building.

Athens Carpenter Street

Hiring Upward Despite May June Slump Amid Civilian Jobs

The article notes a slow improvement in overall employment despite a seasonal decline in May and June. It highlights more men exiting Civilian roles, suggesting a gradual strengthening of the labor picture.

Hulls Diplomacy Tricks Stir Russia In Debt Talks

The Hull school of diplomacy uses a squeeze play on Russia as George Peek announces a plan to expand an import bank to fund world trade excluding Russia. Hull denies reading the Peek report, while Russia resumes debt talks after sensing the implicit pressure.

Paul Mallon Washington Hull School of Diplomacy Russia George Peek Cubai First Bank State Department Hull Mr. Peek Mr. Hull Walton Moore France M. Litvinoff Roosevelt Litvinoff Moscow Troyanovsky Peek

Health Hints On Common Early Habits and Remedies

This piece discusses finger sucking nail biting dirt eating and bed wetting as frequent early childhood habits. It covers risks such as dental issues infections and digestion disturbances, plus methods like splints mittens bitter substances and attention to correction, with guidance on timing and rewards to discourage bed wetting.

Public power for rural electrification urged by CARL W. Hayes

Carl W. Hayes of Guysville defends public ownership of hydro electric power in canals and rivers, opposing private monopoly. He cites Muscle Shoals rates and Ohio River dams as proof public power can be fair, affordable, and create jobs, backed by the Grange and Farm Bureau Federation. He calls for nationwide adoption and rural roper rights for right of way.

Ohio Farm Bureau Columbus Edward O'Neal The National Federation Ohio River Ohio Valley Muscle Shoals U.S Grange and Farm Bureau Federation Carl W. Hayes Guysville

GM profits steady despite higher sales in Q2

General Motors reports a 58 percent rise in business in the second quarter but profits grew only about 2 percent. Revenue increased by roughly three-fifths from a year ago while profits remained near the same, indicating rising operating costs as the main cause.

Wall Street Blues General Motors

Steel profits surge as price boost spurs demand

U S Steel posted strong profits last quarter as a price increase drew consumers to buy before it took effect. The upcoming quarter is expected to come in differently as demand shifts with the new pricing.

United States Steel

Conservation Corps Sees Private Jobs Rise in May and June

The Conservation Corps reports 10,028 men hired in private industry in May and 10,286 in June. The figures mark a record two month period and signal gradual improvement as employment opportunities expand for CCC enrollees.

Forgotten Youth and the Call for Organization

The piece argues that millions of young people, between voting age and ten years older, left school for careers yet find none and rely on government relief. It warns they could dominate politics if unified and stresses the need for leadership to prevent radicalism, urging sane cultivation by thoughtful adults.

Congress

About Your Children About Fireworks Dangers

Olive Roberts Barton laments reckless Fourth of July fireworks sales to children, urging stricter inspections and labeling. She cites dangerous devices, a burned face incident, and calls for immediate, stronger laws to prevent future injuries.

Olive Roberts Barton Johnny

Local Outing and Birthday Party Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McPherson and son Arthur Jr. and Charles Edwin planned a week at Buckeye Lake. Mrs. Ed Seiper hosted a surprise party for her husband’s birthday. Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Chatley departed for a Chautauqua in Chautauqua, New York.

Arthur McPherson Arthur, Jr Charles Edwin Buckeye Lake Ed Seiper

Athens Fair exhibits led by local residents and officials

Twenty years ago stock exhibits at the Athens County Fair were entered by A L Johnson W E Jeffers Dr T R Biddle Judge Wood J B Halsey and John Stuart. Prof J H Comstock was elected Athens High School principal at 135 dollars monthly succeeding J C Marriott. The new Athens Sugar Creek Road opened for travel.

Athens County Fair A. L. Johnson W. E. Jeffers T. R. Biddle Judge Wood J. B. Halsey John Stuart J. H. Comstock Athens High School J. C. Marriott Athens Sugar Creek

Pius Offers Mediation as War Tensions Rise

Pope Pius I announces readiness to mediate to avert conflict while Russia and Austria pursue direct talks seen as a possible path to peace. Germany withdraws three renowned boats from the Cowes regatta and Germany bans food and coal exports. A Paris dispatch says France must pursue its own interests.

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The text presents a collection of quotable lines from H. G. Wells, Governor Joseph F. Ely, and Captain Albert W. Stevens, reflecting views on open-minded observation, government power, and personal reassurance during balloon or air pursuits.

Washington Moscow H. G. Wells

Beginning and End of British WWI Mobilization and Mons Battle

The British mobilized August 3 1914 and began embarkation to France the night of the 7th. The great 10 day transshipment led to the first clash with Von Kluck and Bulow at Mons Belgium lasting five days. The action marked Britain’s entry to World War I and the recapture of Mons on November 11 1918.

France von Kluck Bulow Mons Belgium Great Britain Britain

Sophies Kerrs Superb Love to Stay Out of My Life

Amy confronts Jane Terry in a tense scene as Jane leaves with fear and Howard lies gravely ill. The Colonel, Professor Lowe, and Mary Jackson navigate accusations, care, and a looming medical consultation while Amy clings to Howard and seeks exit from the apartment.

Sophie Kerr Jane Amy Jane Terry Colonel Professor Lowe Lowe Terry Jackson Janen Rosa Miss Terry Howard Marburg Mary Jackson Tane Jané

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