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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1939
Page
4
The piece argues relief costs and politics in Ohio reflect a national crisis. It notes rural counties resist higher taxes while large counties face relief shocks, urging honest leaders who accept uncertainty and act despite political risk, praising Governor Bricker as a potential example.
Raymond Clapper argues politics rarely suits business minds and highlights the need for a rare blend of character, tact, and strategic compromise. He cites Dewey, Lehman, Heil, and O Daniel as examples and presses Postmaster General Farley on entry hurdles for businessmen entering politics.
The letter by Co. O. Gibson, Auditor, analyzes Athens County finances from 1929 to 1938, noting tax rates, valuations, and state debt. It argues relief funding pressures, sales tax withholdings, and road fund restrictions limit welfare aid, urging readers to judge their willingness to help. Glouster, Dec. 6.
Bruce Catton profiles Dennis Lewis leader of the CIO building trades drive. Lewis, born Colfax Iowa, ex miner and war veteran, has organized hundreds of locals across many states and argues most U S building trades workers remain unorganized. The piece also notes Navy destroyer design coordination fails and praise for good behavior of Venezuelan and American umpires.
A California driver was arrested and charged with driving while nude. Police said he was unclothed behind the wheel and cited for inattentive or improper conduct as investigators considered the need to change a tire and safety concerns.
The piece argues WPA work relief is hampered by local greed and ignorance. It cites Glouster’s defeated sewage disposal bond to fund a WPA project employing about 340 workers for nearly a year at low taxpayer cost. It notes locals already employed on county projects and some traveling to those sites.
A set of trivia questions and answers covering topics from the first formal salute to the American flag in 1778 to the first nonstop trans Pacific flight by Herndon and Pangborn. Includes meanings of sesquipedalian and Canuck origins, bat vision, and the 36th Division’s organization at Camp Bowie with nicknames Panther and Lone Star.
Captain Dawson closes a layered case as William Alston admits in a farewell letter to killing Arnold Benthorne to protect Helen. The confession reveals a trap with a laundry chute gun and a planned misdirection. Authorities prepare to wrap the fatal game.
Poem expresses a wish to visit Santa Claus at his workshop to see toys, reindeer, and the journey spreading happiness on Christmas Eve. Written by Charles E Sellars of Gloucester, Ohio.
Dr Morris Fishbein notes TB deaths fell from 1900 levels and now number 69 324 in 1937. Prevention through school X rays tuberculin testing and isolating infected children lowers cases. Rest food and fresh air remain key, with possible artificial pneumothorax or surgery in severe instances. Further reductions depend on eliminating infection sources.
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