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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1939
Page
4
Ohio Governor John Bricker speaks against political manipulation of relief funds and defends his steady, plain-spoken approach. He emphasizes rural support, fiscal restraint, and a quieter path to the presidency, contrasting with New Deal pressure and urban critics.
The piece warns that per capita government debt rose from 59.28 in 1913 to 432.65 in 1938, predicting federal debt could reach 45 billion in nine months. It argues Americans face higher taxes than Britain and calls for spending cuts to avoid bankruptcy.
Superior Court Judge Clement L. Shinn upheld the father's right to let the 10 year old boy go barefoot with shirttail out. The judge noted barefoot tradition endures despite modern concrete pavements and praised the Tom Sawyer spirit in the child.
Sheep herding shifts to motorized help as flocks grow used to a spluttering exhaust. Vehicle guidance replaces traditional herding, signaling changing methods for rounding up livestock.
A high school girl wins a trophy with a 41 yard punt while male rivals fail to reach the mark. An Illinois thief steals razors from a barber shop and is wished luck in disposing of them.
Raymond Clapper notes Roosevelt's recent high quality federal appointments, especially to the circuit and lower courts, amid controversy over the Supreme Court fight. He highlights Armistead M. Dobie and Francis Biddle, plus the ongoing battle for vacancies and the role of Attorney General Murphy in steering appointments.
Bruce Catton reviews congressional hearings on Dr. William M. Leiserson and Dr. A. E. Morgan from Antioch College. Leiserson’s NLRB criticisms and internal notes suggest efforts to reform the board, including dismissing the secretary, Nathan Witt. The piece notes a calm demeanor but sharp testimony and hints at broader anti trust probes into a major industrial firm.
The Messenger Information Bureau answers questions on patents and extensions, U S canal plans, San Francisco geography, the first business schools in the U S, arms embargoes in the Italian Ethiopian war, snow to rain ratios, and Navy Day origins. It notes 17 year patent terms, 1916 canal treaty, Wharton School 1881 and Eastman Commercial 1842, August 24 1935 embargo, and Theodore Roosevelt’s Navy advocacy plus Oct 27 1939 Navy Day centennial.
Dr Morris Fishbein outlines first aid for electric shock or drowning victims. Artificial respiration should be rapid, 12 to 15 compressions per minute, with a two second cycle of forward and backward pressure. Continue until natural breathing returns or a physician declares no hope.
An urgent appeal invites Nelsonville Rural and York Township residents to donate toys for needy children this Christmas. Floyd Brown, Kimberly, coordinates drive for the Athens County relief administration with pickups by county relief trucks.
In a small town boarding house on Christmas Eve, Alice Banks faces a renewed reunion with Jerry Donaldson while grappling with love and fate. Mrs. Brown and the Carter and Deakin households provide backdrop with Santa Claus folklore and holiday hardships shaping the lives of neighbors, teachers, and the city’s poorer families.
George Bowers of Pomeroy writes to The Messenger urging cooperation between labor and capital, calling for dismissing non certified WPA workers beyond five percent. He notes county reform is needed, urges cross party unity, and announces upcoming elections for county officers December 19 and year 1940 committee posts in Meigs County.
Marshfield CBS installs new officers led by retiring matron Bertha Steinmeyer. New officers include Mildred Judy as worthy matron and A. E. Judy as worthy patron. Also noted are memorial services for Rachel McKee and Louise Holdren and updates from the Methodist Church and Garden Club activities.
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