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Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charles 8H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Athens Considers Extra Levy to Sustain City Services
Athens faces tighter finances as tax reductions cut revenue. The council weighs a levy beyond the ten-mill limit to fund police, fire, and street repairs while maintaining a “little college city” image, with relief rolls rising and remaining funds dwindling.
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Athens
College City
Long Step Forward in Gallia County Cattle Program
Promoters in Gallia County require farm youths to show erosion control efforts before receiving fine young heifers. The piece argues that maintaining good land is essential for beef cattle and notes Southeastern Ohio’s erosion damage, the value of hill pastures, and the link between land stewardship and long term profits in livestock. It compares eras of good and bad prices and urges continued attention to pasture soil.
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Gallia
Ohio
Wayne National Forest signs along Route 31 impress Hocking Valley residents
Local readers along the Hocking Valley note the first Wayne National Forest signs near Haydenville extending toward Athens. The signs spark awareness of a large forested area and a shift toward conservation mindset as Ohio undertakes a government project. Residents express admiration while awaiting fuller details.
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Hocking Valley
Wayne Forest
Haydenville
Athens
Ohio
Wayne National Forest
Jowans Urges Stalking Tall Corn for Prosperity Clues
For those seeking signs prosperity has returned Jowans proposes watching this summer's tall corn as an indicator. The idea links crop growth to economic confidence and renewed farming activity in rural areas.
Not War Yet Fight Deepens in Shanghai Seaport
Raymond Clapper reports amid Shanghai’s panic as Japanese air raids and ground fighting intensify. Civilians, including 200 women and children, flee the city while officials debate whether a state of war exists and how the Neutrality Act would apply, with broad limits on arms, loans, and travel.
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Washington
Shanghai
Japan
China
Roosevelt Trims New Deal Aims To Speed End Of Session
Rodney Dutcher analyzes how the 1933 scramble to pass New Deal measures mirrors four years earlier with NRA AAA and court battles. The piece notes attempts to curb and reshape programs like wage hour laws crop control and social reforms, and observes a potential court shift despite defeats.
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NRA
AAA
Supreme Court
Senate
Congress
District Tales of Long Ago
Malcolm Hartley recounts Syracuse Meigs County history from mid 19th century boom years driven by the Syracuse Coal and Salt Company. The firm built coal yards boat yards a shaft and slope mine a salt plant and factory store with brine pipes using gum trees.
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Malcolm Hartley
Meigs County
Syracuse
Syracuse Coal and Salt Company
N. Y
Hartford
Conn
Public Forum letter attacks CIO and labor autonomy
Emmett Sorrell of Glouster R D 4 writes in support of Governor Martin L. Davey and critiques the CIO as a rebel organization led by John L. Lewis. He defends craft unions, urges worker self election of officials in Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys, and accuses local labor leaders of undermining autonomy. He cites petitions and calls out Hoskins and Willis.
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the Messenger
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Committee For Industrial Organization
CIO
John L. Lewis
A. F. of L
Hocking
Clarence Willis
Millfield
Willis
Hoskins
Hay Fever Treatments and Allergens Across Regions
Dr Morris Fishbein notes ragweed and pollen patterns vary by region with winds and rainfall driving spread. He cites dust free rooms with filters since 1934, air conditioning reducing pollen in enclosed spaces, and desensitizing injections as a scientific option alongside nasal and eye relief. removing causes offers the best relief.
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Morris Fishbein
North Pacific
Cascade Mountains
California
Southwest
Florida
Winnipeg
Upper
Saskatchewan
Canada
Long Strong Arm of the Law Battles Crime
A poetic meditation on law enforcement’s reach and resolve as officers confront crime to protect public safety. The verse likens officers to a swift, decisive power guarding roads and communities, ends with LEDA SAMS and a note on the carp’s reputation among sportsmen.
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Earth
Leda Sams
Dream of Youth Clashes With Guest List in Gloversville
Bob McTavish dodges the Duchess and a suave Egyptologist as Kathleen wrestles with attention from Bracey. The Duchess stalks with charm while Pat the janitor observes, and Bracey hints at a costly jewel and danger as Schmatz causes a destructive distraction.
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Kathleen O’shan
Bob McTavish
Pat
Cupid
Professor Bracey
Bob
Duchess
Kathleen
Schmatz
McTavish
Bracey
Weekend Travels Mentioned In Dayton Notice
FE. J. Morrison returned to his home in Dayton after a visit with his sister Mrs. Harry Burns and family at 21 S. College Street Miss Sue Woolley daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Woolley was in Columbus visiting her cousin Miss Irene Woolley Mr and Mrs Carl Neff with his mother Mrs Walker L Neff Albany left for a trip to Missouri and Texas
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Kathleen
Mr. McTavish
Europe
FE. J. Morrison
Dayton
Harry Burns
S. College St
Sue Woolley
J. J. Woolley
N. Congress St
Columbus
Irene Woolley
Carl Neff
Walker L. Neff
Albany
Missouri
Texas
Theodore Dean
Harry Crayne
H. A. Hatch
Frances
E. B. Morrison
Buckeye Lake
W. E. Moler
Lyne Cottage
Birthday salute amid duty and dining in Franklin Ave scene
Mr and Mrs James Foraker hosted officers of Company L and the Machine Gun Company with Capt Oatley muster officer for Lester Foraker s 13th birthday. Colleagues and neighbors attended while other residents moved on to Buckeye Lake and local board members met. Resignations were filed by several staff including Miss Mohler Sullivan Sigler and Dr Farmer and janitor Williams Blackburn. Over 100 friends marked the 20th anniversary of Vic and Mrs Robinson in Albany.
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James Foraker
Franklin Ave
Oatley
Lester Foraker
C. S. McDougall
T. R. Biddle
C. M. Copeland
Athens Board of Education
Blanche Mohler
Margaret Sullivan
Ada Sigler
A. G. Farmer
Williams Blackburn
Vic Robinson
Albany
Stars Forecast a Prosperous Year for Thursday's Birthday
A prolonged influence of good fortune and unusual achievement is seen in planetary omens. Contracts and correspondence, writings, publicity and promotions flourish. Those born on this day face a lively year with success in publishing advertising and promotional ventures. A child born then shows versatility in trading, business and public life.
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Genevieve Kemble
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Wagner
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FCA
SEC
TVA
Maritime Commission
Wilson
League of Nations
Hughes
Roberts
the Public Forum
Emmett Sorrell
Glouster, R. D
Poet's Corner
Messenger
ARM OF the Law
George Clark
Heegiver
Idarmner Gleason
NEA Service, Inc
Gloversville
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