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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1937

Page

4

Washington Faces Third New Deal Congress and Proposals

The third New Deal Congress opens amid debate on social and economic policy, with anticipated focus on minimum wage hours and child labor. President's message hints at budgets neutrality labor policy and possible constitutional changes to empower federal action.

New Deal Congress South America Congress Supreme Court United States Washington Roosevelt Doles White House

Worthy of Emulation in Ohio Game Preserve Efforts

Dr. Holzer’s purchase of several hundred acres in Gallia County advances a state wide plan to create game preserves. The article cites Pennsylvania success in breeding and safety reservations and argues Ohio will develop a public conscience that supports legal fishing and hunting while protecting wildlife.

Ohio Doctor Holzer Gallia County Pennsylvania Holzer

Roosevelt Favored by New Congress Says Paul Mallon

Washington report notes the 75th Congress largely backs President Roosevelt with 105 freshmen and many veterans. Key players discuss wages hours constitutional change and silver policy as the administration seeks direction after the Wagner case. Monetary policy centers on silver reserves and gold authority with little room for new constitutional moves.

Neutrality Law to Enforce War Embargoes and Wider Presidential Powers

The upcoming neutrality law will impose mandatory embargoes on credit arms and travel for belligerent ships and grant the President broader discretion to embargo other goods. It appears likely the bill will pass after debate with Roosevelt expected to prevail. a fast tracked measure banning Case airplane shipments to Spain aims to bolster the President's neutrality push.

Roosevelt Spain

Morgenthau Oliphant Brace for Tax Law Revisions

Southern Democrats push cushion amendments to reduce corporate profits tax exemptions for debt-ridden firms. Morgenthau and Oliphant resist, insisting the new tax law must run a full year before changes. Clash rises with odds favoring the administration as support from the big man may come.

Congress Morgenthau Mr. Oliphant Messrs Oliphant

Predictions for Congress Agenda and Presidency in a Turbulent Session

Experts foresee limited changes: social security act administration to be studied, but not the tax. investment trust legislation likely not to pass. a modified Wagner housing bill for slum clearance. renewal of reciprocal trade authority and RFC. crop curtailment program to be authorized. budget balanced by loan collections with little impact. Congress tilts Rooseveltward at start. session length uncertain with possible July adjournment.

Congress Securities and Exchange Commission Agriculture Wallace RFC PWA NRA Europe

Critics of Social Security Debate Future Directions

An introduction excerpt captures critics asking for clarity on figures and timelines. The dialogue highlights how pension projections and funding models are questioned as the program evolves.

Social Security

Diluted wealth and watered stock in elite campaigns

Dora ponders diluted wealth in campaigns and notes watered stock as a metaphor. She sketches Hollywood parties as lavish affairs with many extra guests, reflecting excess among the wealthy.

Dora Hollywood

Life's Road in a Messenger Readers Verse

A reader contributed poem describing Life's road as a journey from youth to age, following a girl who learns to cope with change and hardship. The piece reflects on growing up, family support, and persistent optimism as the narrator rides on through life despite trouble. Signed by Mrs. Chas H Patton of Nelsonville Ohio.

Chas. H. Patton Nelsonville Ohio

Tonsillitis And Chronic Inflammation Infections

Repeated tonsil infections cause enlargement and persistent infection. Chronic tonsillitis brings difficulty swallowing sore throat and foul breath due to infected follicles. Removal of infectious material requires medical treatment. palliation is not sufficient as risks include ear, joint, or heart infection.

Morris Fishbein

Washington the farmer statesman of Mount Vernon

The essay portrays George Washington as a pioneering farmer and humane planter. It notes his experiments with soil, ownership of 216 slaves, and reliance on indentured labor. It recounts his livestock efforts, fox hunting pastime, and the Mount Vernon estate details, including horses Nelson and Blueskin and hounds Vulcan.

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Infected Tonsils Tied to Heart and Kidney Disease

Repeated tonsil infections may spread through the body, with investigations across hospitals and labs linking tonsil infections to heart and kidney involvement and to peritonitis. Infected tonsils could cause frequent colds ears fatigue nervousness and rheumatic symptoms though not in every case. A quote notes the danger of unconstitutional judicial power eclipsing government limits.

Mystery at Thunder Mesa Ends in Double Death

The Christmas gathering at the de Forest hacienda in New Mexico ends with Pearl 5AM de Forest found dead from an ancient knife. Pearl Pierre dies next, his body found below a rock ledge with the same knife. Tante Josephine defends the Indian servant Broken Shield as more deaths unfold.

Thunder Mesa de Forest New Mexico Pearl de Forest Brothers Professor Shaw Bob Graham Pearl Sam Ramon Angelique Pearl Pierre Pearl John Broken Shield Tante Josephine Betty

Pueblo ruin mystery deepens at mesa site

IDAR GLEASON examines a solid floor and walls of the old pueblo, doubting his map of the structure. He worries he may be mistaken after weeks of fieldwork to reconstruct the adobe communal house. The cellar’s significance drives him to press on despite no clues found.

Professor Shaw

Thunder Mesa Mystery Deepens in Blizzard Blackout

Tante Josephine’s death stuns the Thunder Mesa household as a blizzard traps prisoners and suspicion grows. Broken Shield vanishes, the Indian's fate unsettles everyone, and Professor Shaw quietly investigates with a hidden notebook and tools in hand.

District Tales of Long Ago A Peach Orchard Remembers

The Webb Summit farm planted 25 000 to 30 000 peach trees and many apples plums quince and other fruit. The 1896 harvest boomed with peaches everywhere and car loads shipped. The 1899 winter killed thousands of peach trees and many apricots while apples largely survived. Continued tomorrow.

Webb Summit Hocking Valley Bethel-Alderman-Dew Ohio Webdle-Summit

Local social notes from the community page

Mr and Mrs J Watt Grover won host and hostess at a watch party for the Married Peoples Sunday School Class. Assisting were Mr and Mrs Herbert Kelley, Mr and Mrs L M Cooper. Miss Beatrice Kinsel returned to Niles after visiting her parents H H Kinsel. Prof and Mrs Cherington and Maria Grover returned to Cambridge Mass for doctoral work. Miss Edna Wallace left for Logan to start nurses training at Cherrington Hospital. Miss Faye Lippincott returned to Cleveland after visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs Alvin Lamborn Mrs Paul Cassey and Miss Authorene Laughlin spent the day in Columbus.

J. Watt Grover Herbert Kelley L. M. Cooper Beatrice Kinsel Niles Mrs H. H. Kinsel Edna Wallace Edward Vernon N. Lancaster St Logan Cherrington Hospital Alvin Lamborn Paul Cassey Authorene Laughlin Columbus

Middleport and Pomeroy Eagles Defeat Athens High 24 to 19

Local Eagles officers Isaac Slaughter president Sam Warren Jr vice president Will A Cameron chaplain Ed Walker secretary W E Riley treasurer Herbert Baird side guard Willis Casley outside guard Fred R Baker T A Snyder trustees led the MCA basketball team to a 24 19 win over Athens High School Players on both sides included Allis Fowler Hamm Wysong Murphy for Middleport and Pickering Davis Chubb Arpee Collins for Athens Miss Margaret Davis and Miss Clara Davis visited Columbus Relatives hosted Mrs Carl Stickney Mrs F M Hutchinson and Mrs Thomas Walsh with daughter Mrs P I Shannon in Columbus Kingston and surroundings.

Order of Eagles Isaac Slaughter Sam Warren, Jr Will A. Cameron Ed Walker W. E. Riley Herbert Baird Ihe Willis Casley Fred R. Baker T. A. Snyder Middleport Pomeroy M.C.A Athens High School Allis Fowler Hamm Wysong Murphy Athens Pickering Davis Chubb Arpee Collins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul Mallon Washington Robinson Mr. Roosevelt Sumners Berry General Johnson Federal Trade Commission O’mahoney Black Lewis Wagner Labor Board Treasury FRB Eccles Poet’s Corner Coleman Merry Dot Pat the Cross Road the Public Forum Sig G. Washington Charles E. Miller Donald Richberg George Clark Heegiocky Idar Gleason NEA Service, Inc Shaw Homer Cherringto Maria Grover Cambridge, Mass Professor Cherrington Faye Lippincott Cleveland Margaret Davis Clara Davis Carl Stickney F. M. Hutchinson Kingston Thomas Walsh P. I. Shannon
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