Ohio University Faces Budget Cuts Amid Governor Davey vetoes
The piece critiques Governor Davey's budget vetoes in Ohio arguing they slash state institutions including Ohio University. It accuses him of political expediency and failing to adopt efficiency reforms from the Sherrill Investigation while pushing for old-age benefits and relief through potential new taxes. It warns against diverting funds from education and public services to fund partisan jobs for Daveycrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Ohio University
Ohio
Sherrill
Poulson
State of
Costs and Conflicts of Civil Service Reform
The piece argues the civil service law has become a double edged tool favoring subordinates over politically appointed chiefs. It notes federal bureaus create red tape and a tangled system requiring experts, while pay fidelity and fear of political change hinder advancement. Billions are spent on maintaining the system.
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Fidelity
Man's Inhumanity and the Funny Race
A dramatic vignette contrasts Americans saving a starving puppy in a blizzard with the callous speed of motorists who ignore suffering. The piece rails at public empathy misapplied and blames indifference masked as power.
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Pennsylvania
Speed
Black fires up election theater with explosive satire
Washington column notes Senator Black allegedly stockpiling "Facets" of presidential insanity and a secret cache of gasoline as campaign drama. It cites Emil Hurja advising focus on four states, and reports a war bill trims military funds while defense remains top concern.
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Paul Mahon
Washington
Senate Lobby Committee
Black
New Jersey
Farley
Emil Hurja
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Roosevelt
East
South
West
Entertainer Irene and Odd News From The Convention
A. Emanuel Smith threats at the Democratic convention are eased by elevator workers strike. Norma Constantine Eugene Cotton textile industry debates Little NRA. A punny line about an orphan, a sequel to Boy Meets Girl. A stuttering comedian splits from his wife. Early to bed and rise makes a healthy enemy of daylight saving time.
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A. Emanuel Smith
NRA
District Tales of Long Ago Part II
A historical narrative recalls the Hamilton mill tragedy of January 13 1891 when a boiler gas explosion killed engineer Edward Jack and left families to bear loss. The piece traces the mill’s decline ownership and the Hamiltons fate amid community memory.
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Mr. Hamilton
Wesley
Morgan
Hamiltons
Hamilton
Nettie
Bill Hamilton
Jamey F. Wood
Eli Reeves
Mr. Reeves
Edward Jack
Take Courage Weary Heart Poem From Messenger Readers
Poem urges resilience in 1936 cold season. Verses signed by Nelle Bell from Athens Ohio R D 7. Expresses hope through hardship and faith, noting blizzards and fuel shortages and a belief in divine mercy.
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Messenger
Naffe
Nelle Bell
Athens
Ohio
R. D
Public Forum urges rural school support in Sharpsburg letter
Lillian Rardin of Sharpsburg writes about wartime preparedness and state that rural schools deserve better funding and facilities. She argues for improved Hermon School and warns against railroading farms into consolidation, urging preservation of rural life and transportation practicality. She signs Feb 10.
Messenger letters debate freedom of speech and truth
A Plains correspondent questions the idea that freedom of speech is a complex mediated concept. He asks where such a notion comes from and dismisses the concept as simple as a thing being true or not, drawing an odd analogy to a wall-eyed horse.
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Black
Roosevelt
Senator Black
the Messenger
the Plains
Cruise to Nowhere on Oceanic Aboard a Diamond Heist Plot
Jane Weston boards the Oceanic for a three week cruise after a suspension of her employer’s publication. Dirk Strom, a ski jumper with a troubled past, rents a royal suite and trades quips with Jane as Snowshoes the detective notes actress Nora Lane is aboard. A mystery man tails Dirk as a rumored gang war simmers aboard the ship.
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Jane Weston
Jane
Dirk Strom
Lake Placid
Snowshoes
Nora Lane
Miss Lane
Kokinor
Dirk
High Sierras
Truckee
Mirk
Sierras
California
Andes
High Sierra
Old Lars
Rockies
Middlewest
East
Europe
Ens
Quotations Trace Political Tensions Across Nations
A collection quotes from leaders and public figures including General Andre Niessel, Col Frank Knox, Rabbi Stephen Wise, Mrs William Cashin, and President Lazaro Cardenas. They discuss German military aims, democracy's safety, religious duty, and US New Deal politics amid global labor issues.
Diet and Health Hints by Dr Morris Fishbein
Diet guidance warns against sugary foods and rich dressings while outlining a 1016 calorie plan. It stresses moderate exercise and avoiding rapid weight loss, detailing meals with grapefruit, eggs, bread, cereal, milk, tea, fruit, and lean proteins for steady loss.
Improperly Fitted Shoes Harm Health and Child Foot Care
Properly fitted footwear prevents discomfort and disability by avoiding interference with foot function. Children should have their feet examined as soon as they enter school and at intervals thereafter to protect normal development and correct abnormalities while still treatable.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Congress
War Department
House
Johnston City
Senate
Norma
Constance
Eugene
Mrs Vick Robinson
Poets’ Corner
the Public Forum
Heaven
Old County
Bern Township
Sharpsburg
Hermon
Amesville
Bartlett
Lillaan Rardin
George Clark
Pat Oe
Italy
Germany
France
Japan
Russia
U.S
England
Try
China
Monaco
Bali
League OF Nations
Cruise TO
Nowhere
Deck Morgan
Attac
Deck
Chapter
Andre Niessel
Rabbi Stephen 8. Wise
Col
Frank Knox
William F. Cashin
St. Andrew's Church
New York City
Lazaro Cadenas
Mexico
Morris Fishbein
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