Athens Messenger Establishes Local Edition Reach Across Five Counties
The Athens Messenger prints a regional edition serving Athens and five surrounding counties in Southeastern Ohio. Publisher Gordon K. Bush oversees operations with a staff including managing editor and circulation to a 100000 readership. The paper distributes daily including a Sunday morning edition and is connected to the American Newspaper Publishers Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulation. Subscription options include by mail and carrier delivery with weekly and one week rates.
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Athens Messenger
Prederich W Bank
Athens Messenger & Aeraly Printing CO
Gordon K Bush Puniener
Gro Mer Cheries
Parris Manaring
Ohio
Alhens Relsonville
Glouster Logan Fomeroy Middleportcool
STELE
Gallipolis
Roosevelt critique of newspaper code sparks debate
The piece argues Roosevelt’s endorsement of a newspaper code does not waive constitutional rights and defends press freedom. It cites child labor, fire hazards, and obscenity claims as misread by critics, praising papers for safe, efficient workplaces and noting a harsh Washington winter.
Need Fewer 'Careers' In The Business World
A historical view argues women should shift from artistic aims to practical business roles. It notes rising employed married women and urges graduates to pursue general business service, suggesting many talent may best fit practical work over creative careers.
War Games Off California Coast Squadron Readies
The U S fleet conducts large scale maneuvers with about 90 warships and 300 aircraft off the southern California coast. Reports describe attacking and defending forces as training exercises unfold, highlighting sailors and landsmen observing the exercise.
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United States
California
The Hot Dog Boys Push Inside Power On Wall Street Reform
Washington observers note a group dubbed the Hot Dog Boys, young Anthony advocates linked to Felix Frankfurter, exerting influence behind the scenes on policy. Their latest move, the Fletcher Rayburn stock sale reform bill, passes as innocent while concealing a shift of Wall Street into a government role.
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Washington
Brain Trust
Anthony
Hot Dog Boys
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard Law School
Fletcher-Rayburn
Fletcher
Rayburn
Smart
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Congress to soften Securities Act jail term for innocent mistakes
The Securities Act requires full financial accounting to the FTC and threatens prison for errors. Opponents have fought it for months but the Anthony group backs the act. An amendment before adjournment would remove jail sentences for innocent mistakes.
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Federal Trade Commission
Anthony
Congress
Young advocates behind the gold price policy law loophole
The group of about 35 to 40 year olds includes Ben Cohen Tom Corcoran Max Lowenthal and Jim Landis with Herman Oliphant Jerome Frank and Nathan Margold among others. They gathered in private homes and shared living spaces to plot legal steps against existing statutes.
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Anthony
Ben Cohen
PWA
Tom Corcoran
RFC
Max Lowenthal
Pecora Committee
Jim Landis
Federal Trade Commission
Wall Street
New York
Herman Oliphant
Oliphant
NRA
CWA
Friends
Public works program slows as cold weather bites
The PWA results suffer from unusually cold conditions delaying construction across the nation. January contract value hit 103 million dollars with a drop to 36 million in early February, including some CWA work. December, January, and February totals show 207 million, 191 million, and 59 million respectively, with the main employment drive expected to start when ground thaws around April 1.
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PWA
Roosevelt's advisers push risky moves on policy
The piece notes insiders blame Anthony advocates for bold stock market push while air mail cancellation faces likely changes. Postmaster General Farley leads on that issue as Roosevelt enjoys political exposure, including criticism of newspaper publishers, yet remains unscathed and perched on risky branches.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Anthony
Farley
Roosevelt
General Johnson
Navy War Games as Peace Time Practice
The article compares annual war games to football scrimmages, arguing that constant practice is crucial. It notes the navy’s war games as its most important peacetime function and warns that neglect would reduce fighting effectiveness.
It Seems To Me by Heywood Broun
An opinion piece discusses the freedom of the press and potential limits on criticizing the President and other officials. The author cites two New York papers, The New York Herald Tribune and The Daily Worker, as examples in a brief comparison of anti administration sentiment.
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Pope
Supreme Court
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York Herald Tribune
The
Daily Worker
Editorials Contrast NRA Critique Across Papers
The piece contrasts Roosevelt era policy criticism in The Daily Worker and The Herald Tribune. It notes mounting discontent with the NRA amid strike activity and mocks Roosevelt as Genghis Khan. It also praises Tribune editor Geoffrey Parsons and contrasts editorial styles between papers.
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NRA
Roosevelt
Genghis Khan
United States
Daily Workers
Herald Tribune
Genghis Kahn
The
Tribune
Geoffrey Parsons
Butch Parsons
Clarence Hathaway
Mike Gold
Worker
Hathaway
Otto Kahn
Courage and controversy in New York politics
A New York City observer criticizes Communist supporters and condemns Butch Parsons and Tribune tobacco volunteers while arguing the movement’s goals are lost and ignoble. The speaker likens their actions to petty attempts to undermine Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Communist Party
New York
Butch Parsons
Tribune Tobacco
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Editors and Parsons Clash Over Alliance with Communists
The Daily Worker editorial page is rebuked as Parsons and his supporters dismiss the prospect of a working alliance with the paper. They insist they, as Republicans and rugged individuals, will not team up with Communists until the other side shows more restraint and proper manners.
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Daily Worker
Dowler Return From Visit Precedes Local Lodge Anniversary
Mrs. J. H. Dowler returns to New Marshfield after visiting her son P. G. Dowler and wife at 9 Church Street. Logan Lodge No. 452 B P O E marks 25th anniversary with banquet and program led by Exalted Ruler Edward Collins. Speakers include W. A. Henderson Frank Blasius Edwin Ricketts and Past Exalted Ruler William J. Little.
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J. H. Dowler
New Marshfield
P. G. Dowler
Logan Lodge No. 452
Jack
Melody Lads
Edward Collins
W. A. Henderson
Frank Blasius
Edwin Ricketts
William J. Little
Pi Beta Phi tea honors new patroness Witt
Twenty years ago Mrs. J. P. Wood hosted members and patronesses of Pi Beta Phi for a 5 o'clock tea honoring Mrs. C. E. Witt as a new patroness. Miss Viola Foutch then hosted a dinner.
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J. P. Wood
Pi Beta Phi
C. E. Witt
Viola Foutch
Sunlight Health Warning From Dr. Morris Fishbein
Dr. Morris Fishbein warns that while sunlight can benefit, overuse poses risks including tumor growth, skin eruptions, psoriasis, erythema, fever blisters, and herpes labialis. He urges medical supervision for artificial UV devices and advocates moderation, especially for high power machines.
Complex talk on mind development and repressed feelings
The article surveys the idea of complex as a misused term in psychology, explaining ego society and various emotional areas in the mind, how repression creates a repressed complex, and how shocks or repeated unhappiness can lead to warped behavior or perversions. It lists Chi Omega members present and notes visits and guests over a weekend.
Ninety-Six Year Old Twins Claim World Oldest Status
Hale and hearty at 96 Jacob D Bailey of Stratton Nebraska and twin sister Harriet M Phillips of Grand Rapids Michigan claim to be the world's oldest twins. Born in Port Clinton Ohio in 1838 they faced pioneer hardships and later settled in Nebraska and Michigan. They are described as parents of many children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tomorrow: A Strange Character.
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Hale
Hearty
Jacob D. Bailey
Stratton, Nebraska
Harriet M. Phillips
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Batley
Nebraska
Okewie
Warayana
War and relief anger in veteran letter to the public
In a public forum piece the author, a military veteran, attacks relief officials for mistreatment of veterans and warns of possible future war. He cites Senator Robinson and Huey Long on war danger, blasts Wall Street linked Economy League and profiteers, and recalls veterans suffering under the economy act and hunger amid tax debates. The piece ends noting Athens date and that the article continues tomorrow.
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Huey Long
Indiana
Russia
Austria
National Economy League
Wall Street
United States
House of Morgan
Economy League
Moweygan
Nice
Meigs County Civil War Raids and Homefront Turmoil
Amid Civil War tensions Meigs County faced Confederate raids led by Jenkins and Morgan causing fear and disruption. The army responded with militia readiness while residents aided hospitals and communities as freed people moved northward through Ohio and into Kentucky.
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Meigs
Coleonel Jenkins
Pomerey
Morgan
Cour Est
Meigs County
Colonel Lightburn
Charrestod
Loring
Ohio
Gallipo
Mesa County
Morgen
Union
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