The Athens Messenger Publisher and staff listings
The Athens Messenger details its publisher Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush with Charles B. Harris as managing editor. It notes association memberships and agency affiliations and lists subscription and advertising information for readers in Ohio counties and beyond.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles BH. Harris
Curtailment of Federal road program hits tax policy
The piece argues President Roosevelt should cut federal road spending to balance the budget. It warns motorists' gasoline and vehicle taxes fund schools and other general expenditures, diverting funds from road construction and risking job losses in construction and related industries. It asserts roads cannot be funded if motorist taxes are diverted to non road uses.
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Roosevelt
Ohio
Christmas Seals sale supports Athens County TB fight
The Athens County TB drive stresses annual Christmas Seals to fund testing and treatment. Hundreds have already been tested with funds raised last year, and organizers urge broader participation this season to extend health messaging and services.
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Athens County
Committee On Sale
Butterflies and Royals Stir American British Social Pulse
A dramatic digression traces Mrs DeBunk filing for divorce to marry a man tied to Wallis Warfield and Edward VIII. It notes American and British social circles around the ex king, now duke, drifting from court life as royal duties loom and political life tempers gossip.
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Edward
England
France
Italy
Duke of Windsor
Promoters React as World Tabs Edge toward Bluff
The piece notes Florida promoters likely craft a catchy phrase to challenge the situation while Japan claims China dodged the warning. In Detroit Tony Sarg showcases puppets seen as fitting a modern depiction of life under a dictatorship.
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Detroit
Tony Sarg
Roosevelt shifts toward Hoover era economic caution
In Europe Raymond Clapper notes President Roosevelt’s housing and economic stance mirrors Coolidge Hoover policies. The plan favors private enterprise with government guarantees, seeks to cut highway spending, balance the budget, and avoid direct government competition with private business.
Roosevelt shifts course as critics push housing funding debate
The administration faces internal splits over the New Deal. Some argue for more government spending, especially on housing, while Roosevelt signals a trial of market-led policy. The Liberty League could revive with a constructive role amid the evolving strategy.
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Roosevelt
Social Security Reserve
Florida
Liberty League
Behind the Scenes In Washington
A Washington snapshot recalls Roosevelt's 1937 fishing trip and its political risks as Congress stands balky again. The piece notes leadership weakness, potential rollbacks to New Deal programs, and the lure of quick business action. It covers O Connor's refusal to discharge the wage hour bill, Green of the AFL, Greenbelt tensions, and Ivy League grid teams.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Hbalky
Labor
League
C. I
John J. O'Connor
House Rules Committee
O'Connor
American Labor Party
LaGuardia
New York City
Green
A. F. of L
Farmers Told Farm Bill Aims At Crop Control In Congress
Carl W. Hayes of Stewart Ohio writes that the farm bill aims to compulsory crop acreage reduction, threatens 30 million acres from production, and pits farm bureaus and Grange leaders against growers. He urges farmers to choose leaders and stay true to cooperation.
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the Messenger
Congress
Wallace
O'Neal
American Farm Bureau
Murray D. Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau
Farmers’ Union
National Grange
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Grangers
Grange
Ohio Farmer
Dallas Trains Speed Through City Prompting Fine Question
Dallas police question how far to enforce a speed ordinance. An 12 mph limit carries fines from 10 to 200 dollars for trains running too fast within the city as streamlined trains move to and from the union terminal.
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Dallas
Union Terminal
City Park Seeks Try at Lions With Lambs Pairing
Zoo officials weigh pairing lions with lambs after smoothly housing wolves and bears together at City Park.
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Denver
City Park Zoo
Poor Man’s Car Tested in Berlin A Berlin auto
German mechanics perfect a compact sedan known as the People’s Car. It speeds at 50 miles per hour and travels 40 miles per gallon of gasoline during tests.
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AUTO
Berlin
Rotary club meets at Hotel Berry in Athens
Frank L Beggs governor of the 22nd District of Rotary International attends the Athens club meeting. J H McClure is introduced as the new member of the organization. Birthdays for Dr W N Alderman Dr T R Biddle and W H Logan noted with a cake. J P Porter discusses war factors and prevention before Round Table and faculty. The Athens County Board of Elections receives praise in a letter from Clarence J Brown to clerk David Johnson for election work.
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Frank L. Beggs
Newark
Rotary International
Athens Club
Berry
Rotary Club
J. H. McClure
Athens National Bank
W. N. Alderman
T. R. Biddle
W. H. Logan
J. P. Porter
Psychology
Ohio University
Round Table Club
Fine Arts
Athens County Board of Elections
Secretary of State
Clarence J. Brown
David Johnson
Local visits and a near fatal car train collision
Mrs J E Bain and her young daughter returned from a visit with Mrs Rector of Oklahoma City. Mrs Harry Beckley stayed in Columbus with her parents, Mr and Mrs George Harlan. A taxi carrying Mrs William Lee was struck by a B and O train at East Mulberry Street crossing but both the driver and Mrs Lee escaped before impact.
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J. E. Bain
Harry Beckley
Columbus
George Harlan
William Lee
East Mulberry St
Cave peril dramatizes bold exploration in unknown tomb
Robert Barry and Melissa Lane explore a vast cliff dwelling cave with a lantern. A misstep causes Melissa to drop the lantern and fuel explodes, plunging the pair into darkness as they face an uncertain exit. The scene ends with a cliffhanger.
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Bob
Melissa
Holliman
Bob Barry
Mary Melissa Lane
Hades
Lissa
Mary Melissa
Tomb Cave
Carlsbad
Fleas and Their Control in Homes
Fleas breed in moist soils and sheltered areas and enter homes mainly via pets. Eliminate fleas by washing animals with appropriate solutions, scrubbing carpets and furniture, and using safe repellents. The plague is the primary disease carried by fleas, though largely controlled in the U S. Proper treatment for bite itching should be directed by a physician due to irritant ingredients.
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United States
First Volume of Soviet Atlas of the World Published
Publication of the first volume of three Soviet Atlas of the World is nearing completion. This volume features more than 350 maps illustrating the physical structure of the seas and oceans, stellar systems, oil and mineral wealth, and global climate.
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Moscow
WE THE WOMEN AND THE DANGERS OF TOO MUCH HELP
A humorous profile contrasts Helen and Bob with Sarah who insists on telling others for their own good. The piece warns against meddling well meaning friends who push plans and pry into personal affairs, risking broken relationships and betrayed trust. It ends advising gentle suggestions without pressuring or checking up on others.
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Bob
Helen
Sarah
Sophie
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John W. Cullen Company
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Gallia
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Morgan, Vinton
Los Angeles
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China
Raymond Clapper
Europe
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Coolidge
By Rodney Dutcher
Supreme Court
Justice van Devanter
Joe Robinson
Greenbelt
Eastern College
the Public Forum
Carl W. Hayes
Stewart, O
Robert Barry
Melissa Lane
Barry
Honey Bee Girl
Hades Jones
New Mexico
Tucson
Rob
DR. Morris Fishbein
World Atlas
George Clark
Ruth Millet
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