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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1934

Page

4

Publisher Association Members and National Representatives

The Ohio publishers association lists members including Associated Ohio Datiles Oe Association and the John W Cullen Company as national representatives. Detroit and other foreign offices provide obituary cards and bank notices at nominal charges.

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Who Pays the Taxes in an Era of Government Economy

The article argues Ohio taxes rose from 183 million in 1920 to 327 million in 1932 with higher estimates for last year. It questions who bears the burden as taxes touch consumers through prices and rents, warns of rising taxation possibly edging toward servitude, and notes every class benefits from spending while often paying more to keep up with others.

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Time and cost of Southeastern Ohio road building

The piece argues that building good country roads in Southeastern Ohio is costly and slow, noting that early roads followed creek bottoms, with poor drainage and curves changed for safety. It warns against hasty federal aid and political overbuilding, urging balanced funding and practical design.

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Ackerman Battles Johnson Over Free Press Stance

Dean Carl W. Ackerman of the Pulitzer School of Journalism urged Southern California publishers to defend freedom of the press after General Hugh S. Johnson accused the press of garbling news. Ackerman defended U S newspapers as impartial and public spirited, warning Johnson’s radio rhetoric aimed to undermine public trust and national confidence in media.

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Henderson praised fall gains as a gamble amid New Deal spending

Washington reports confidential estimates suggest a fall rise stronger than seasonal, possibly seven percent, driven by AAA and PWA outlays. FERA funds replace CWA hands outs, possibly aid 3,000,000 people. Big business bitterness toward Roosevelt grows, with jokes about the New Deal in financial circles.

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Finance chiefs urge clearer New Deal path and tariff clarity

A financial expert argues the government must end policy uncertainty by detailing Social Security costs and tariff impacts. He says the New Deal should stay intact, but business needs a concrete timetable to readjust and move toward a stable, permanent footing. The piece also notes silver policy impacts on Europe and cites a Kennedy anecdote about the motion picture industry.

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Washington correspondents face libel charge over news coloring

The speaker condemns General Johnson for accusing American newspaper men of suppressing and coloring news. He parallels the claim to Hitler’s censorship and argues that free press and public opinion prevent a government-controlled NRA dictatorship.

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Benzene Poisoning Risks Doctors Warn About Workers

Dr Morris Fishbein notes benzene and its derivatives rise in industry and warn of blood vessel and blood cell damage. Acute cases follow accidental exposure in stills or tanks while chronic poisoning brings pallor fatigue and nosebleeds. Removal from exposure and rest with iron and vitamins aids recovery.

About Your Children About Your Children

Olive Roberts Barton argues manners are not the sole measure of courtesy. A child’s decency, consideration for others, and self restraint matter more than polished ritual. Rudeness includes constant apologies, hints, or disruptive chatter in public spaces. true manners reveal fitness, self respect, and genuine kindness.

The Waltz Returns as Dance Trends Grow

The piece notes rising popularity of the waltz alongside the tango and South American music. Quoted figures include Rev. D. S. Coonaha and Arthur J. Lacy on liberty and welfare. Oscar Duryea remarks on evolving dance tastes in New York.

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Public Forum Letter Critiques Relief System

Edna Harpold of Chester argues that relief beneficiaries loaf while farmers toil. She contrasts gainful work in sun with aid dependents who receive bread and butter with little effort, labeling relief recipients as living a “gimme” lifestyle.

Editors Call For Accountability In County Leadership

A letter from Co. E. Scott of Nelsonville dated Aug 9 commends The Messenger editorial criticizing Blackwood’s rulership potential. Scott says the paper should reveal truths for fair dealing with officers and questions whether voters knew the stakes.

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Long Island News Digest Highlights Local Pins and War Echoes

Ten years ago brief items note J. R. Harvey hosting a dinner for Hull Foster Jr. before a Long Beach trip and Ohio officials elected including George W. Rose as state representative. Twenty years back covers tomato contest entry and travels. War-year items recount America planning relief ships to Europe and German advances around Liege with casualties and French mobilization.

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Early Settlement of Raccoon Township Gallia County

History details the 1800s settlement of Raccoon Township in Gallia County including the Buford Tyler origin, 1805 organization, first elections at Adam Rickenbaugh home, early families, the first grist mill at Adamsville, and the arrival of Welsh immigrants in 1818 who settled near Cincinnati and helped populate nearby areas.

Raccoon Township Gallia County James Buford Isaac Tyler Big Raccoon Creek Adam Rickenbaugh Rickenbaughs Reeds Barlows Woodses Ridgeways Steels Jacobses Daniel Boon Adamaville Nehemiah Woods Woods Mill John Jones John Evans Evan Evans Lewis Davis Ohio River Cincinnati Gallipolis Rodney Chillicothe Centerville Galla County Jackson County Reuben Pambo Timothy Jones Adamsville Adam William Rickenbaugh

Beach Club Girl Recounts a Turbulent Night in Larchneck

Boots Rae burn faces social backlash after a yacht club party turns awkward when she is left shoeless and rescued under the vigilant eye of Mrs Waterman. Russ Lund, the club’s swimming pro, helps Boots home as she grapples with gossip and fear of social exile.

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