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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1932
Page
4
The piece praises temporary relief efforts in cities and counties that fund work programs for heads of families and those in distress. It notes bonds and employment agencies as civic tools, especially where gasoline taxes fund road work, while warning these expedients cannot last indefinitely. It mentions India’s rebellion and UK government crackdown as context.
An experienced city observer notes few taxpayers question municipal expenditures or attend public meetings. He argues officials lack accurate input from voters, citing Western counties reorganizing to cut costs and urging citizens to engage with local government rather than gripe.
New York reports tension in Tin Pan Alley as publishers and composers clash over credits and royalties. Radio stars allegedly steal songs and credit others, sparking a push for stronger copyrights and protective associations with leaders named including Berlin Romberg and M Koenigsburg.
The piece presents a Q and A style column where readers pose varied questions from geography to history and science. It references the Athadt Messenger Information Bureau in Washington and cites examples about Oregon ponts watermelons vinegar archipelago Helena Montana first airplane flight to Nicaragua and the Land of Cake riddle with Scotland as answer.
The narrator recalls golf trips to Glen Eagies Versailles and St Cloud noting rough terrain and weather. He shifts to current events, predicting widespread interest as Gandhi's peaceful yet decisive approach enters a pivotal phase and the world watches.
A fragment from a Thought for Today entry discusses shame consuming the "Yehour" of Jar Path and references youth themes with unclear phrasing and missing context.
A historical cartoon notes the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico as famed footrunners, with a couriers’ network between Chihuahua and Batopilas 278 miles away. It mentions Albert Tangora, former world typing champion, achieving 160 words per minute and performing demonstrations in Chicago for Underwood. Tomorrow features the fastest sailing vessel.
Editor urges Athens to form a single large civic organization named the Athenian Club to streamline effort and replace numerous small clubs. The piece argues current groups are inactive, lacking results, and calls for unified action on police, fire, health, education, farmers, and youth welfare to aid local problems.
The Athens Messenger promotes a booklet narrating Washington’s life from revolutionary leader to first president and notes the upcoming 200th anniversary celebration. Readers are invited to send ten cents for a copy, with stamps preferred, to obtain the booklet and details of the birth bicentennial observance.
Washington reports that in 1920 farmers could retire a mortgage with 1000 bushels at 3.4 dollars per bushel, while late last autumn low prices would require 12,000 bushels. The Federal Farm Board notes most retail-price reductions hit producers’ margins, with pork, bacon, and lard showing declines. The article cites Chicago live hog prices and New York pork costs, urging narrower producer–consumer gaps.
Genieve Kemble notes planetary configurations favor ambition, profit, and rising status for the day. Those with birthdays may see growth through mental acumen and confidence, while those near power could gain access and praise. Notable nativity: Jock London author.
The body of Floyd Bolin, who died in France from pneumonia, was due to reach Athens January 11. He served in Company L before transferring to the Rainbow Division. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Bolin of 75 Central Avenue.
A reflective column argues that society exposes and mutates truths, dragging innocent matters into the light. It critiques coverups and social pretenses while noting children observe parents’ fibs and hypocrisy in households, commerce, and law.
Britain proposes a state controlled radio system using government owned wires and a loudspeaker on subscribers' phones to call a station. The idea sparks questions about practicality and control.
A consular official, Culver Chamberlin, was attacked by Japanese agents while traveling to Harbin to meet American representatives. Reports say he was beaten and left badly injured as authorities promise a thorough investigation. The incident occurred near Mokden and involved multiple assailants.
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