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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1939
Page
4
A 1938 Ohio motor revenue analysis shows motorists pay about 100 million dollars yearly with most funds going to state highways schools and local governments. The report criticizes high gasoline and vehicle taxes and notes much is diverted from road use while motorists earn under 30 dollars weekly and face ongoing levies.
An editorial argues year end tax relief is a growing result of strained local treasuries. It warns relief costs burden communities and argues voters resist higher taxes while debts mount. Calls for civic scrutiny of relief agencies and debt creation with hope for sanity.
The article highlights a statewide debate over the best apple pies baked by Ohio granger wives. It notes the difficulty of pleasing all judges and confirms a Hocking Valley baker as a REAL winner, indicating regional skill in pie making.
Raymond Clapper analyzes the 1940 Democratic fight over a third term. He argues Roosevelt would face a brutal convention struggle if he seeks renomination, risking national revulsion and political damage. Clapper notes competing views from Kennedy, Davies, La Guardia talks, and New Dealers on Roosevelt’s intentions and candidates.
Bruce Catton surveys Washington, detailing Thurman Arnold’s push for a broader anti trust program. He argues for a larger staff, about 150, to pursue price reduction and freer trade across sectors, including building, milk, agriculture, tobacco, and retailing, with on the ground state reps.
A reader quiz column lists common questions with concise answers. Topics include pentathlon, federal civil service payroll, milk bottle expansion when frozen, housing shortages, defense armament employment impact, Squaw Winter, and dynamite composition. The piece presents factual summaries attributed to government and historical sources.
The article explains neuritis ties to vitamin B1 deficiency and how infections and poisons affect B1 use. It notes typhoid fever, beriberi, pellagra, and diabetes as conditions with neuritis risk, and lists foods rich in B1 plus supplements like dried yeast and liver. A physician should determine the proper dosage based on the patient and condition.
Corning High School will hold a Christmas Concert on Wednesday December 20 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. The program features new instruments and green and white stands built by the Industrial Arts Department along with band numbers and several solo and accompaniment performances by Carl Lambert Ted Thomas Florence Levione Robert Price Juanita Pierce and Miss Alice Mae Wilson.
A Christmas Eve scene on Park Avenue follows Alice Banks and Jerry Donaldson as family tension erupts over a contested future. Betty Carter, awaiting Santa, glimpses Santa as he transports toys, while Mrs Brown worries about her missing daughter Frances. The story traces love, duty, and holiday magic through a snowy night before continuing.
Sand Run announces holiday services this week with a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. music service, Saturday 7:00 p.m. caroling at homes, and Sunday 9:00 a.m. a children’s Christmas program. Weekend visits include Summers in Columbus Beals in Pittsburgh and more. Lester Beal returns from a CCC camp in Wyoming.
A Albany letter discusses the Christmas Spirit as the outward manifestation of inner thoughts shaping the world. It links Christ's message of dignity and justice to a universal longing for freedom, urging renewed dedication to the Kingdom of God on earth and the humane treatment of all people.
The assembly at Gallipolis High School Friday will be a Christmas carol program directed by Miss Elizabeth Shough school music director and supervised by the faculty.
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