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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1939
Page
4
Citizens of Glouster eye a bond issue for a sewage system and disposal plant as government aid covers 75 percent of costs. Support cites local WPA and PWA programs waning and promises job opportunities while acknowledging small tax increases to fund a $51 000 local share.
The piece argues the Hatch Bill emerged from a 事 campaign inquiry into WPA and federal jobholders political activity. It claims lawmakers and President Truman supporters wanted cleaner politics and enforcement to curb using federal employees to influence elections, reshaping conventions and candidate selection.
The governor vetoes a bill prohibiting two hour plus movie show lengths, calling it a misguided fix to a business issue. He argues public health concerns are not served by mandatory limits and favors leaving such matters to producers, distributors, and exhibitors.
The Columbus Foundation of Youth operates as a community-wide program with private and public agency cooperation. It serves youths aged 9 to 17, uses public pools gyms and parks, and runs a full activity program with nominal dues. The plan emphasizes inclusion and reports a 50 percent drop in juvenile delinquency over several years.
Ernie Pyle portrays Kayenta Arizona and the Wetherill family famed for discovering ancient ruins. John Wetherill led Roosevelt to Rainbow Bridge in 1913 while managing tours and a store with Clyde Colville. The community centers on the Wetherills with a single trading post post office 145 miles from Flagstaff.
Bruce Catton surveys the recent session to name lawmakers who shaped policy. He highlights Eugene Cox and Howard W. Smith on the Rules Committee, Martin and Woodrum on WPA bills, Vinson and May shepherding defense measures, and others including Vandenberg Borah Nye and Taft for neutrality, economy, and reform efforts.
A Q and A column from The Messenger covers presidential qualifications constitutional limits, Riviera location, handling misdirected mail, territorial distances from New York, Italian immigration and naturalization figures 1930 1938, and the introduction dates for plain postal cards with the first designs and stamp details.
Dr C E Cooper of North Hill famed for his garden and cucumber expertise in southeast Ohio. Ezra Walker aged 90 spoke of his family and garden in a morning interview, the county's oldest resident. Three Railroad Street Hamder buildings burned. losses near $20000. photo shows 1902 Ford owned by Milton Francis Shawnee dealer.
Miss Nellie Brooks and two other yeomanettes greet the Pacific Fleet's Haiti departure in Norfolk Virginia. Miss Teresa Caruthers marries Lt. Col. W Townsend of Louisville Kentucky. Sgt Homer Johnson discharged at Eagle Pass Texas, son of Mr and Mrs A L Johnson. Donald M Clutter returns from France.
A reader urges voters to pause on the sanitary sewer proposal for Glouster, warning taxes and rent hikes if passed. The letter questions costs and state guarantees, noting engineering estimates of 248 966 and 51 000 with doubts about final figures and funding.
John P. Moore of Glouster objects to a letter from County Health Commissioner Dr. Higgins about sewage disposal. He questions why Athens cannot bear pollution controls and accuses local officials of neglect and greedy motivations while urging cleaner alleys and proper garbage disposal.
Linda Storm faces a tangle of love and duty as Jimmy Cooper heads to sea and Marcia’s wedding is postponed. Linda hides her true feelings from her father while George’s quiet devotion tests her future. Jimmy’s imminent departure looms as Linda contemplates a choice.
With hot weather, people drink more fluids and need about eight glasses daily. Cold water does not cure thirst better than warm water, but large amounts of ice water can cause temporary GI discomfort. habit and convenience drive drink temperature, not health concerns.
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