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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1933
Page
4
The Athens Messenger, published weekly afternoon editions and a Sunday morning issue, serves Athens and surrounding counties in Ohio. The paper, founded by Frederick W. Bush and later led by Gordon, Charles H. Ferte, and Wessenger Herald, lists extensive circulation and advertising details as a regional news organ.
The article argues that secrecy and vigilance by secret service protectors around the President and the president elect. It notes that the public may doubt the need for guards but the Miami incident shows such precautions are wise because criminals may target national leaders regardless of perceived risk.
Residents report explosions near the Shade River mouth with fish killed by explosives and seized by seines in Athens and Meigs counties. Longstanding poaching by seiners has eroded protection efforts, prompting calls for increased patrols and harsher punishment to preserve the stream for honest anglers.
The piece argues Americans must rekindle initiative to revive business. It cites 25 to 30 million U S families as potential producers and urges starting small repairs and new construction to unleash jobs and money. It claims private investment and employment outperform tax increases or public aid.
Opinion notes a $25,000,000 paper profit by Samuel Insull and relatives on a trust, urges reflection on past excesses, and warns against repeating such shenanigans. Economists blame prior years for the market’s illness and call for restraint to prevent future rewards for achievement.
Dorothy Dix notes a trend toward modern mothers who balance self and family. Today’s children seek an independent, stylish, sociable mom who stays current, maintains friendships, pursues her own interests, and supports their move toward independence.
Olive Roberts Barton argues that twenty years of making girls into boys through co education and career training misaligns with their likely fate of marriage. She contends girls were trained for earnings rather than romance or motherhood and warns that society pushes them toward uniform roles and paths.
The piece argues that high pay for capable leaders is fair only when earned, condemns insider profit of 25 million from a new security issue, and calls for ending get rich quick schemes seen during the 1929 boom and its aftermath. It urges reforms to restore a sound economic order and lasting prosperity.
The text states Asia covers 16 700 000 square miles and has over 954 000 000 people, more than half the world’s population. It notes uncertainty over Senate action on the prohibition bureau’s appropriation and jokes about pigeons and drinks in the House. It also mentions the U S Langley as the first electrically driven ship and claims candles cost 17 times electricity.
A lengthy cartoon note details Susie Olah of Szolnok and a 105 murder probe involving arsenic. It notes 46 women charged, exhumations of 100 bodies, and death sentences, amid a grim trial record. Also mentions John Gaddi’s 1916 Newark boxing feats and upcoming item about umbrella addicts.
Dr Morris Fishbein warns that hospital insurance schemes threaten quality care through disorganization, underpricing, and reduced physician participation. He urges full hospital and physician participation, free choice for patients, and careful financial vetting of insurers, calling for a revaluation of medical services.
A speaker argues for revamping schooling to nurture grace in girls through eurythmics and refined English. She contends charm, voice, and gesture affect disposition and marriage prospects, urging mothers to cultivate personality beyond traditional domestic roles.
Washington debate over Congress perks turns to the House restaurant and barber shop. Rep John W Summers proposes closing them to save money while Rep Charles L Underhill counters that the restaurant is essential. Debates spill into arguments over library staff and facilities.
Boxing promoters in Ogden Utah adopt barter for fight tickets as stocks run low and gatemen may bar access to cauliflower flowers and lemons. An American economist returning from abroad notes French resentment of U S observers in Europe and cites the 2 000 000 who crossed in 17 18 as largely official. A legislative proposal to require pedestrians on highways to carry red lanterns could aid traffic safety until a driver waits for a green signal.
A horizontal and vertical word puzzle list referencing Irish geography and puzzle clues. Includes Italian town famed for violins and the river powering Irish electricity, plus numerous short clue prompts like drive, hodgepodge, rock, starting bar, an exploit, pool, winged, and more across a broad range of topics.
A reader argues teachers face higher living costs and reduced real income while the farmer’s plight grows. She notes annual salaries of about 1000 dollars, summer unemployment, rising rent, clothing, and needed education expenses, and stresses retirement funds and per pupil costs as crucial.
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