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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists subscription rates and advertising references. It cites associations and national representatives and notes mailing details with carrier and mail prices for Ohio readers, including weekly and longer-term terms.
The article warns Southeastern Ohio faces widespread soil erosion and failing pastures as land is overgrazed and neglected. It argues erosion controls and grass sowing could cut flood water, reduce costs, and prevent silting of dams, noting billions needed for flood repair while neglecting preventative land care.
The piece argues Japan uses cheap labor and efficient manufacturing to flood world markets, hurting nations including the United States. It cites a West Virginia glass plant closure amid Japanese competition and claims tariffs and welfare policies keep the issue urgent as export markets fade and reprisal looms.
A concise defense of maintaining civil liberties amid stress. The piece warns against trading fundamental rights for temporary gains and urges steadfast adherence to democratic principles, citing dangers seen in other nations and the duty of Americans to uphold freedom.
The passage outlines a sequence for public focus in fighting crime, noting banditry kidnapping drugs and possible lynchings. It emphasizes building popular engagement with each phase and states a goal to end criminal careers of hoodlums through a comprehensive program.
Washington insiders weigh potential vice presidential picks with emphasis on the Ohio to Kansas corn belt. Rumors center on Donald Richberg as possible heir and names like Barkley Burke and Clark entering casual consideration amid a shifting New Deal landscape.
Reports describe a vast $250 million Singapore base with two airports and fortified underground storage. More than 10,000 laborers are at work, aiming for completion by year end next year rather than 1939. The sea and land airfields would support about 1,000 fighting planes.
Breckinridge Long handed President Roosevelt evidence of an Italian plot against King Cotton. A Milan textile sample from wood fibre could replace up to 80 percent of Italy's cotton use, with Germany developing a similar product. Roosevelt ordered a private agriculture department study, whose findings will go to the White House.
Assembling leaders reported to the administration that Congress will push bonuses while remaining tame on other issues. A top New Deal strategist warned that failure to shorten those bread lines could engulf them. Four hundred women at Mrs Roosevelt’s Saturday party pledged secrecy about its stunts, including one by the First Lady and Anna Dall, marking a new high in feminine confidence.
The President addressed a national crime conference urging that crime facts remain in view to build public opinion against crime. He called for better detector training, stronger social agency involvement, and a federal structure capable of acting at all levels to prevent and curb crime.
News items from ten years ago note Professor C. E. Cooper of Ohio University Geography and Geology departments leaving for a national meeting in Washington. Emmett Gross couple return from Nashville and local teachers visit. Bryson leaves Athens for the National Safety Conference.
Albany December meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church held at Mrs. Fred Raybold home. Program included Christmas songs and readings. Burial services for Alonzo Curtis conducted at Union Cemetery Hebbardsville with out of town attendees listed. Local birthdays and dinners noted. bake sale by Albany High School class of 99 planned at T W Coe Hardware Saturday.
A large crowd attended the rabbit supper held Saturday night by the Parent Teacher Association at the school. Thanksgiving guests traveled from Columbus and nearby towns to visit relatives and partake in family gatherings across multiple households.
Ann Raymond breaks an engagement with Tony Mickle and weds Peter Kendall after an impulsive Florida trip. Millicent Kendal hosts a society party where Valeria Bennett looms. Ann faces gossip as Peter confronts a tabloid sting and contemplates his future.
Daniel May and Marc W. Haas of Nelsonville discuss urban radio noise from streetcars and motors. They urge filtering devices to improve reception and enable citizens to enjoy radios without cross interference.
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