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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1935

Page

4

Athens Messenger and Heraid Printing Co. Note

Daily weekday edition with a large Sunday morning edit. Publisher Gordon K Bush and Gen Mgr Charles H Harris lead the staff. Members include AP and Inland Daily Press Association. Advertising rates available. Obituary card notices offered. Entered as second class matter.

TE Athens Messenger Heraid Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris Jonn W Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Athens

Losing Our Markets in Food Aid Critique

The article argues that AAA publicity failed to show farmers the loss of foreign markets for corn and meat under AAA. It cites 1933 pre AAA exports of 8.8 million bushels and 160 thousand imports versus 1935 projections of 2.3 million exports and 20.4 million imports. It warns of shrinking America’s world market share and increased foreign buying, especially in cotton with subsidies.

AAA Brazil Egypt India America

Where the Money Goes in Banks and Government Loans

The Comptroller General report as of Nov 1 1935 shows banks increased Federal Government loans by 1.145 billion dollars in the last year and other loans by 114.6 million. Banks held 7.494 billion in government securities versus 3.685 billion in other bonds, suggesting policy driven by government borrowing.

Roosevelt Comptroller-General of

Hockey Days Are Gone

A 50 word excerpt notes that school life has shifted away from punitive routines such as hockey play. Edward N Dietrich reports truancy declines as children now prefer school, aided by imaginative teaching methods and better engagement strategies. The piece suggests education is becoming a pleasure rather than a chore.

Edward N. Dietrich Ohio

Poor Inspiration From Naples Sends Veterans To Africa

A dispatch says mutilated World War veterans are shipped to Africa to inspire Italian troops. Generals hope for a morale boost, but the sight of armless, legless, and eyeless casualties may undermine faith in warfare. If soldiers conclude the war is unwinnable, the conflict could end regardless of commanders.

Naples Africa

Colgate professor sees desk feet as thought aid

A Colgate professor claims a man thinks better with his feet on a desk, suggesting the quality of U. S. Washington policy discussion. Turkey reports it never signed a peace treaty with San Marino, a tiny republic, while San Marino’s army may have misplaced a gun. A grandad recalls the kidnaped New York dwelled in a dream where money did not matter, a notion people compare to Washington.

Colgate U. S Washington Turkey San Marino New York Scott Dana Ronnie Moore Ronnie Tana Dr. Osborne Cameron Nancy Sevetion

Senator Nye to Question J P Morgan On Allied Propaganda

Washington reports Senator Nye plans to grill J P Morgan and Company on alleged pre war allied propaganda links and fiscal agency for Britain and France. Nye aims to reveal international banker influence while asserting State Department withheld details.

Nye Morgan State Department Department

Tugwell Sparsely Printed Remarks At AEA Meeting

Prof Rex Tugwell chaired the New York American Economic Association opening, spoke on rigid and flexible prices, and allowed only fragmentary press copies. Reporters gathered for copies, he shook his head, and no new price theories were presented.

Rex Tugwell American Economic Association New York Tugwell

Hoover’s Changing Persona Attracts Comment and Unease

Observers note Hoover’s lighter demeanor attributed to publicist Ben Allen yet largely his own persona. Inside reports claim tax probes target political enemies with potential New Deal bias, while other cases reveal broad concerns over aggressive revenue actions and lingering stigma of income tax prosecutions. An injured Michigan couple seeks legal action after a wreck, as defense cites the driver’s blank mind since the accident.

New York Treasury New Deal Internal Revenue Bureau Michigan

Mercy Killer Myth and Gift Tie Season

A terse reflection questions the idea of a mercy killing by impulsive acts amid the festive season when gift ties and family variety performances test patience and ethics. The tone hints at social scrutiny of impulsive violence and holiday stress.

District Tales of Long Ago in Ohio Flatboat Recall

L C Nye Athens historian and H M Crippen recount early flatboat days in Southeastern Ohio. Crippen recalls building the craft near Broadwell Bern Township, using hand hewn timbers, gunnels, and long planks, with boat turning stages and sweeps to steer. The tale names Hosea Crippen Charles Ogg and cargo such as hoop poles and sorghum molasses, ending with a note to be continued.

Ohio L. C. Nye Athens H. M Crippen Mr. Nye Mr. Crippen Athens County Dayton Crippen Broadwell Bern Township Marietta Run McCune Mill Pond Federal Creek Hosea Crippen McCune and Barrows Mills Charles Ogg Sand Rock

Aluminum Pots Safe in Diet Says Dr Morris Fishbein

Health column explains tiny metal amounts from aluminum copper iron and tin utensils are harmless and may be beneficial. Copper aids iron absorption. foods like oysters beef liver mushrooms currants split peas pork and lobster supply copper. Sick individuals may need extra amounts.

Morris Fishbein

Pneumatic arch supports urged to be prescribed by doctors

A health column notes that while pneumatic arch supports may exist, their value depends on fit to the condition and should be used only on physician advice. Experts increasingly favor correcting footwear over relying on special supports.

Logan installs new water pump in Logan city

Ten years ago the city began installing a new Logan water pump with a daily capacity of 1,500,000 gallons. The Salvation Army aided 1,213 persons with clothing in 1925 and groceries were given to 1,481 during the year. Lieutenant Horace Palmer of Quantic, Va., visited his parents. Mr and Mrs J A Palmer along with Miss Elizabeth Foley and Miss Martha Stewart hosted a San Souci bingo gathering. Guests included Miss Josephine Kircher, Miss Mona McKinley, and Miss Maxine Williams.

Logan Salvation Army Horace Palmer Quantico, Va J. A. Palmer Elizabeth Foley Martha Stewart Josephine Kircher Mona McKinley Maxine Williams

Local figures travel for science meetings and weddings

Twenty years ago Dr. W B Bentley left for Columbus for the National Science Association meeting. Fred Fenzel Jr returned to his Toledo factory job after Christmas with his parents. F W Bush and spouse went to Columbus for a wedding in Fargo ND. Clara and Amy Weihr came home from Hamilton visit with L D McGinley family. They attended the AAAS meeting in Columbus. Judge J B Drake and wife left Goshen IN after visiting Judge L G Worstell.

W. B. Bentley Columbus National Science Association Fred Fenzel, Jr Overland Automobile Factory Toledo Mrs Fred Fenzel Clara Amy Weihr Hamilton L. D. McGinley American Association For the Advancement of Science

They Say and Sentiments on War and Policy

A compilation of opinions from figures including Daniele Ware Walter C Teagle Nicholas Murray Butler Gerald L K Smith and Sir Ronald Lindsay. The remarks touch on looming European war potential American aid to England taxation for low incomes and questions about national unity and leadership. The voices reflect prewar anxieties and divergent views on policy and power.

Metals in foods and lead exposure noted by physician

A physician notes metals in foods including manganese and chromium found in milk and vegetables. Lead intake from beans apples cherries sausages and meat is typically one fifth to one half of a thousandth of a gram daily with equal elimination. Curry powder contains about twenty spices as part of India's curry dish.

Rival Lovers Test Dana and Scott Amid Family Turmoil

Dana Westbrook marries Dr. Scott Stanley against her grandmother Mrs. Cameron's wishes. Paula Long, Scott's patient, hopes for their breakup while Dana's half sister Nancy dislikes Ronnie Moore, Dana's former rival. Ronnie challenges Scott's worth as Dana faces temptation and emotional strain, with Osbornes welcome but tense loyalties.

Williard Cameron Dana Westbrook Scott Stanley Ronald Moore Dana Nancy Ronald Paula Scott Cameron DR. Osborne Scot Sow

Fragmentary Night Echoes in a Turbid Message

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a boy named Stephen Smith and a public park in Ottawa, with scattered phrases about years, dreams, tears, and drifts. The text is incoherent, lacking a clear narrative or date, and reads as damaged newspaper copy.

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