Step Toward Western Hemisphere Peace and Unity
A call for better understanding among American nations and support for Roosevelt’s peace table idea. The piece warns against Old World influence, notes Latin American stability, and urges unity between North and South America to resist external commercial and political pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Hemisphere
Americas
Roosevelt
United States
North
South America
Uncle Sam
Russia
France
Germany
Japan
England
Immunity of Business Confidence Amid Political Turmoil
The Cleveland Trust Co official notes business sentiment remains strong despite a flood of political and economic events. Stock markets rise, corporate bonds stay firm, and federal demand holds while manufacturing, agriculture, and employment show gains in late 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Ayers
Cleveland Trust Co
AAA
al Smith
Robinson
King George
Treasury
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Coughlin Rally Threatens Three Billion Inflation Bill
Father Coughlin has stirred House Democrats by attacking the Frazier Lemke inflation bill. A senior House authority, known as Pat, makes defeating the bill a personal crusade. The clash of personalities risks sinking the measure despite lobbying efforts, and a vote may be forced to test loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coughlin
Pat
Louis Ward
McMullen court martial draws high profile attention
Washington buzz centers on Colonel McMullen facing trial under the ninety sixth Article of War for accepting fees from a War Department surplus goods buyer. The defense may argue he was a babe in arms beside others, and threats hint some prominent figures may be drawn into the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMullen
War Department
Washington
Wage woes spark protests and wage disparity debate
The piece describes anger over WPA wages with Ohio and Pennsylvania workers protesting unequal pay in Cleveland Detroit and New Castle. It notes Congressional backlash and hints at monetary policy debates led by Warren of Cornell and untested price controls tied to a proposed gold price shift and congressional formulas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcantonio
New York
Ohio
Cleveland
Detroit
New Castle
Warren
Cornell
Federal Reserve Board
Eccles
Congress
Washington
Ithaca
Digest of 1930s Washington and economic notes
A collage of political and economic vignettes from Washington and beyond. Mentions inflation versus reflation views, New Deal attitudes, corporate access to Warren, a Pennsylvania shoe factory executive, housing and rent fears from government expansion, a 60 day neutralty extension talk, and a hint of German egg hoarding and spring fashions. Also notes a North Dakota cold snap and campaign slogans.
Over-Production Hoax Blamed for Hard Times in Chauncey
A reader letter argues that under-buying power and bank checks drive economic troubles. It urges paying labor in cash to boost wages for miners and factory workers, condemning bank hoarding and restrictive lending. The writer, Denzell E. Phillips, signs from Chauncey dated February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
AAA
Intelligence Department
Hocking Valley
United States
Denzell E. Phillips
Chauncey
District Tales of Long Ago Chronicle of Mill Explosion and Aftermath
A historical recount details the 45 year old mill explosion near Meigs County. Survivors include Mounterville Bolin Elden Brickles Douglas Hudnall Alfred Hudnall and others. Debris scattered across rivers and homes as rescue attempts and a somber funeral followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vice Maninson
Johnny Bolin
Douglas Hudnall
Alfred Hudnall
Old Shep
Dog
Mounterville Bolin
Elden Brickles
Douglas
Allie Shame
Athens
Cruise to Nowhere Opens for Jane Weston on Board
Jane Weston begins a three week ocean cruise after receiving a travel magazine salary as a substitute for pay. She meets Dirk Strom, a penniless man with a detective friend Snowshoes aboard, while actress Nora Lane is rumored to carry Kokinor diamond. Dirk warns of danger as Mannie Jackson makes a dubious visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Weston
Jane
Dirk Strom
Lake Placid
Snowshoes
Nora Lane
Dirk
Mannie Jackson
Mannie
Weight loss by calories and temperament in dieting
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses how temperament relates to overweight and urges willpower in following a scientific reducing diet. He notes men are more active and eat less sugar, women gain weight after childbirth, and advises a daily 500 calorie deficit plus careful meal choices and plenty of water while monitoring with a doctor.
Snowfall in Athens Sets Six-Year Record
Snow fell in Athens for 138 days since October 1 totaling 2 inches, described as the greatest in six years. Theta Chi Fraternity won the Men's Union Scholarship Cup for the fourth straight time. Honors listed include Ted Gerken, Jackson, Lewis Cramner, Athens, John Woodell, Wakefield, and Charles O. Hawk, Felicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Theta Chi Fraternity
Union
Ted Gerken
Jackson
Lewis Cramner
John Woodell
Wakefield
Charles O. Hawk
Felecity
Five-Year-Old Weber Recovering After Auto Accident
Vivian Weber daughter of Dr and Mrs Peter Weber of Middleport is recovering from a deep facial cut after an automobile accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Weber
Peter Weber
Middleport
Poultry Farmer Ralph Ladd Shares Seven Years Notes
Albany poultryman Ralph Ladd spoke about his seven years of experience raising poultry at a meeting of poultry classes conducted by C. N. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ladd
Albany
C. N. Jones
Local BPOE Honors Past Exalted Rulers
The local Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks celebrated past exalted rulers including Judge L. G. Worstell Dr. J. M. Higgins J. A. Fuller Dr. D. Scott Alien R. D. Williams Dr. E. L. Hooper John B. Cross O. L. Hoisington W. H. Logan Alex M. Moore L. L. Deissie and H. G. Jeffer son Those absent were EB Rey Lash Fred R. Baker Charles Demolet Sr and Ura Butcher Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BPOE
L. G. Worstell
J. M. Higgins
J. A. Fuller
D. Scott Alien
R. D. Williams
E. L. Hooper
John B. Cross
O. L. Hoisington
W. H. Logan
Alex M. Moore
L. L. Deissie
H. G. Jefferson
Lodge
EB Rey Lash
Fred R. Baker
Charles Demolet, Sr
Ura Butcher
Columbus
Mrs. Fred Lee Tom Hosts Child Conservation League Event
Mrs. Fred Lee Tom acted as hostess at a Child Conservation League gathering held at her residence 47 Maplewood Drive, inviting members and supporters to discuss local child welfare efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lee Tom
Child Conservation League
Maplewood Dr
Athens flood heroism noted in 1907 Carnegie medal story
Twenty years past Mrs. George W. Hopkins hosted the T N T Club. Contributors to the Athens playground included Elizabeth Nelson Lydia L Evans Martha D Witt Silvus Shoe Co E C Woodworth W E Moler and others. Des Moines reports Walter Si Allen received a Carnegie medal and 1000 cash for rescuing Athens families during the 1907 flood. Allen was an Ohio University student then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hopkins
T. N. T. Club
Athens
Elizabeth Nelson
Lydia L. Evans
Martha D. Witt
Silvus Shoe Company
E. C. Woodworth
W. E. Moler
Owen
James P. Wood
Bates
George A. Coe
L. G. Worstell
J. F. Robbins
Des Moines
Iowa
Walter ‘Si’ Allen
Allen
Ohio University
Charlie Your Mother Is Waiting Poem By Leda Sams
Poem in readers column urges Charlie to contact his mother, who is waiting and grieving. Narrator reflects on lost mother, prairie grave, and longing, urging Sun light and reunion before her life ends. Republican poll begins in Columbus as state GOP chairs seek presidential preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Chertie K
Leda Sams
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New York Music Corporation
Pekin
Ilinois
Paul Mahon
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fuehrer
Milady
North Dakota
the Public Forum
Ed. Jack
Edward Jack
George Clark
Tom
Cruise TO
Nowhere
By Deck Morgan
Tropics
NEA Service, Inc
DR. Morris Fishbein
Poets’ Corner
Messenger
Pame
Addess
R. D
Ed D. Schorr
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