Princeton ROTC figures spark debate on student support
A local contributor and The Messenger compare ROTC enrollment and commission rates at Princeton University. Across seven classes 1930 to 1936, 41.9 percent entered the introductory ROTC, 35.6 percent of them advanced, and 98 percent of those in the advanced course were commissioned. The discussion weighs pacifist shares against ROTC popularity and notes a faculty study to broaden the four-year military science program.
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Princeton University
Princeton
The
Messenger
Chicago Tribune
United States Reserve
War Department
Health of Youth and Political Tides Across Campuses
A column argues that youth remain devoted to God and country while resisting radicalism and socialist rhetoric. It notes reverence for the flag, laws, and frontiers for social improvement, urging focus on better schools and economic reform to steer youth away from radical movements.
Behind the News Brandeis Seethes Over Court Ruling
The article reports Justice Brandeis reacting sharply to a Supreme Court decision by Chief Justice Hughes allowing stockholders of power companies to sue the government on Federal power projects. Observers note Brandeis’s agitation suggests a potential Pyrrhic victory and a split appearance in the court’s unanimity.
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Supreme Court
Hughes
Brandeis
Hughes Says Wilson Dam Constitutional for Defense and Navigation
Court lawyers agree the government won the case but warn it could be costly later. Hughes argued Wilson Dam is constitutional as it serves defense and navigation, allowing any incidental power to be sold. He noted Norris, Boulder, Bonneville, and Grand Coulee dams rest on different bases, and stockholders harmed by them could sue.
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Hughes
Wilson Dam
Tennessee River
Norris Dam
Boulder Dam
Bonneville
Grand Coulee
Brandeis Backdrop Includes AAA Decision
Lawyers say stockholders have already sued companies seeking damages over illegal processing taxes. If this angle expands, it could open a Pandora's box.
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Brandeis
AAA
Court Doubts Rise Over Federal Dam Legitimacy Test
Inside views suggest the Supreme Court leans against a federal dam program as Justices Hughes Van Devanter Sutherland and Butler doubt other dams will satisfy the new constitutional test. Even Wilson Dam fails the test per Justice McReynolds. Five justices imply a court majority. Experts warn opinions hinge on each dam's merits for defense commerce navigation flood control and irrigation.
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New Deal
Hughes
van Devanter
Sutherland
Butler
Wilson
Justice McReynolds
Lawyers predict impact of court decision on stockholder suits
New Deal lawyers take a philosophical view noting the Grim Reaper may alter the constitutional test before most stockholders' suits reach the court. They say the practical effect is likely to be increased business for lawyers.
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New Deal
Supreme Court Drafts and Delays Explained
A circulating tale suggests a Justice found the TVA ruling too intricate for his draft. Chief Justice Hughes then authored the final opinion with precise phrasing. While chambers secrecy remains, officials deem the story likely true to account for the unusual delay.
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TVA
Supreme Court
Hughes
Washington
Campus Pioneering Seen Against Despotism Threat
The text warns against ideas that erase religion home and democracy for Old World despotism and calls for a new wave of patriotic, campus led initiative in the United States. It frames those advocating global despotism as pink fanatics and anticipates a robust campus reform era ahead.
Public Forum letters critique coal losses and social issues
A reader laments coal industry losses and urges Captain Tetlow to investigate equipment and practices. The writer questions women’s roles, comments on Prohibition and the Eighteenth Amendment, touches on birth control debates, bachelor taxes, and calls for sensible constitutional amendments.
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Tetlow
United States
District Tales of Long Ago by Mrs cate Robinson
A reminiscence of the old Hamilton mill site and surrounding valley chronicles its destruction by fire and explosion. The author notes landmarks, family ties, and preserved memories from grave markers and local history, with personal reflections on the mill’s grandeur and disappearance.
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Cate Robinson
Thomas Bolin
Edward Jack
Hamilton
Vick Robinson
Bill Hamilton
Robinsons
Mystic Valley
Joe
Tom
Hamiltons
Henry King
Pleasanton
Eli Hamilton
Pleasant Valley
William Hamilton
Herbert McColley
Pratt
Poets Corner A lonely dinner tastes dull with friends nearby
A reader letter from Bess V. Matchmore at 53 S Market St Logan Ohio muses on meals. She notes chicken of ok flavor when shared with congenial company but blandness when eating alone. The piece blends humor and social observation about dining.
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Bess V. Matchmore
S. Market St
Logan, O
Akon reporter details fatal car crash victims
Mrs. Vivian May Miller age 32 and her daughter Vivian May age 18 were killed Monday night in an automobile collision at Darrow Road and Newton Street in Akron. Police are investigating the crash.
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Akron
Vivian May Miller
Vivian May
Darrow Road
Newton St
Chauncey Letter Cites Constitutional Tuition Debate
The author argues that tuition must be paid and warns against acts that may be deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. He asserts the truth of his points and expresses a wish to speak privately to some others. Denzelle Phillips Chauncey Feb 12.
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Supreme Court
Denzelle
Phillips
Chauncey
Cruise To Nowhere
Jane Weston sails on a three week ocean cruise after receiving a paid ticket. She meets Dirk Strom who is penniless and injured while saving a child. On board they meet Snow Shoes the detective who reveals Nora Lane the famous actress carries the Kokinor diamond under a false name.
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Jane Weston
Jane
Dirk Strom
Lake Placid
Dirk
Snowshoes
Nora Lane
Miss Lane
Kokinor
Madame Doremus
Dutch Lenz
Mannie Jackson
Tino Rossi
Ken Martin
Linda Bayes
Cruise Ship Romance Sparks on Sun Deck
The fat man departs in laughter as passengers sunbathe and swim, while Ken Martin, Linda Bayes and others mingle. Ken proclaims his love and asks Linda to marry him, only to be playfully rejected. The scene shifts to cruising life and a dancer’s breezy talk as gossip swirls.
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Jane
Dirk
Ken Martin
Linda Bayes
Ken
Linda
New York
Mermaid on Deck in Tropics aboard Mystery Ship
Jane awakes to sunlit portholes and Gulf Stream proximity as she encounters Dirk Strom aboard a warm southern voyage. They share coffee and banter about Snowshoes and Donald Duck, then swim in an indoor pool where he steadies her in the water amid unfamiliar swimmers.
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Jane
Gulf Stream
Tropics
Dirk Strom
Myrna Loy
Lake Placid
Donald Duck
Mickey Mouse
Local Social Notes Highlight Neighborhood Hosts and Visits
Mrs. John Stewart hosted the Ladies' Aid. Mrs. Frank Rife and children visited Mrs. Margaret Ball in Buchtel for dinner. A birthday dinner honored Mr. James McClelland at Taylor Ridge. Mrs. Lawrence Garrett and son stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sapp at Pratts Fork. Esther Young returned to Broadwell School after illness. Dale Stansbury family returned from three weeks with relatives in Lancaster, Baltimore and Millersport.
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Frank Rife
Buchtel
Margaret Ball
James McClelland
Taylor Ridge
Mr. McClelland
Lawrence Garrett
Little Son
Athens
Alex Sapp
Pratts Fork
Esther Young
Broadwell
Stewart
Dale Stansbury
Ejilene
Lancaster
Baltimore
Millersport
Athens County Tops State in Coal Production Twenty Years Ago
Athens County led Ohio in coal output with 2,485,155 tons mined during the year. Belmont, Guernsey, and Hocking counties followed in production.
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Athens County
Belmont
Guernsey
Hocking
Winners Class Triumph Over Nelsonville in Narrow 13–12 Victory
Winners Class basketball edged Nelsonville M C A 13 to 12. Key players for Winners included Banks Chubb Earich Young Shaf er Jordan Littler with Nelsonville missing complete line names listed as Preston Volkenberg Kantner Evans Pierce Betts.
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Nelsonville ¥. M. C. A
Banks
Chubb
Earich
Young
Shafer
Jordan
Littler
Nelsonville
Preston
Volkenberg
Kantner
Evans
Pierce
Betts
Valentine Luncheon At W. W. Coe Home In Guysville
A four course luncheon was hosted on St. Valentine’s Day at the W. W. Coe home in Guysville. Guests included Mrs. C. C. Fordyce Mrs. W. E. Moler of Athens Mrs. L. H. Smith and Mrs. Harry Leeper of Stewart.
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W. W. Coe
Guysville
C. C. Fordyce
W. E. Moler
Athens
L. H. Smith
Harry Leeper
Stewart
Leap Year Party Staged by Class at Local Church
Like Class of the Christian Church hosted a Leap Year Party at the church. Sixty young people enjoyed the evening. Chaperons were Mrs. EB. L. Church and the class teacher Mrs. Fred Kiltau.
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The
Christian Church
EB. L. Church
Fred Kiltau
Miss Faye Lash Visits Columbus Guest Of Miss Olivia Wrigt
Miss Faye Lash travels to Columbus as the guest of Miss Olivia Wrigt, enjoying social hours and local hospitality during a short stay.
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Faye Lash
Columbus
Olivia Wrigt
Health Hints And Diet Fads Across The Nation
The piece warns of dangerous weight loss trends among women from dinitrophenol to thyroid preparations and milk based regimens. It cites cataracts from drug use and hyperthyroid symptoms, urging caution as rapid, unsuitable diets deplete minerals and iron, leaving women pale and weak.
Why do skin loosen and teeth feel sensitive with age
A reader asks about aged hand skin loosening muscles and sensitive teeth. The answer notes loss of muscle tone and thinning fat under the skin from aging, but teeth sensitivity is not explained by age. It advises a dentist exam and a thorough physical checkup yearly.
Untested weight loss claims raise health concerns
The passage notes unrealistic rapid losses of 10 to 15 pounds, with women later gaining 19 to 15 pounds back to problem areas, leaving disappointment and potential health risk as the sole takeaway from such experiments.
Senator Vandenberg Calls U.S. Government an Executive Decree
The Michigan senator condemns current U.S. governance as undemocratic, arguing the nation acts under executive decree rather than republican principles. He frames the trend as more akin to regressive European systems.
Taxed Cars Alter England Travel Rules
Melvin C. Bender, counsel to the New York State Automobile Association, warned that heavy car taxes in England have effectively erased car use and warned travelers to expect similar restrictions here on their roads.
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England
Melvin C. Bender
New York State Automobile Association
Has Lewis Criticizes U S Allies in Speech
In a sharp address, U S Senator J Has Siton Lewis of Illinois laments lack of true friends for America among other nations, urging stronger international bonds and greater diplomatic effort.
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America
U. S
J. Hassiton Lewis
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