Notable Break in Party Between Smith and Roosevelt
The feud between Al Smith and President Roosevelt captivates national attention as it signals a split within the Democratic Party. The White House invites Smith, who bluntly refuses to sleep at the White House as a private citizen, underscoring a rift between regular and radical wings. The men clash over New Deal direction and approach, with the nation awaiting Smith’s forthcoming, clear views on both virtues and faults of the program. The split promises to affect social and economic life, reflecting two opposing life philosophies within the governing party.
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al Smith
Roosevelt
White House
Smith
New York State
Democratic Party
Plucking the Feathers Who Pays the Federal Debt
The piece argues the burden falls on the under $5,000 income group as the national debt nears 34 billion dollars. It cites 1934 tax shares showing the lowest earners paid a fraction of total taxes and questions future tax fairness. It notes 272 dollars per person if debt is divided equally and asks where lawmakers will turn for revenue, likely toward the low income group.
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United States News
Washington
Uncle Sam
Henry T. Rainey
House of Representatives
United States
Ohio Fox Hunt Tells A Different Tale Of The Chase
A column contrasts English fox hunting with Southern Ohio practices praising red fox running. It notes cruelty fines in England but defends local hunts where foxes may evade capture and often outlive huntsmen, stressing the joys of the chase and hound cleverness. It evokes hilltop bonfires and night sounds of hounds in Ladytownee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Reynard
Ladi Townee
Roosevelt signs order extending stabilization fund in news notes
Paul Mallon reports from Washington that the press conference highlighted a signed order extending the stabilization fund for another year while interest centers on whether devaluation authority was renewed. The president appeared uncertain on devaluation terms, prompting reporters to seek Treasury clarification.
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Roosevelt
Treasury
President Unaware of Devaluation Rumors Shocks Markets
Treasury adviser Gaston sought clarification in the White House as rumors of London devaluation swirled. Officials noted the President appeared unaware of the matter, creating a mixed glow that spread through financial markets.
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Treasury
Gaston
White House
London
Roosevelt game of signals on devaluation powers
The piece likens New Deal shading to traffic signals in Washington noting mixed messages from Roosevelt and some Democratic Congressmen. It says inflation fears from AAA and a large unfunded bonus bill were debated while Farley praised sound money. It concludes Roosevelt will not devalue unilaterally and that inflation threats were political posturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol Grounds
Roosevelt
AAA
House
Farley
Democratic National Committee
New Deal
Roosevelt seen with reddened skin and unchanged nervousness
Observers note Roosevelt displays reddened skin over the weekend with the usual nervous twitching and blinking. He smokes continually and holds his cigaret holder as hair on the back appears thicker and brown gray compared with his inauguration and Jackson Day dinner photos.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Deer Hunt and Pet Buck End in Bloodied Hands
Richard trails a deer through a valley with his bulldog and nets a young buck. The deer injures Richard with sharp hind hooves as the hunt ends and the party moves on from Fort Henry. The A B men sell gear and press on toward Pennsylvania while recounting their Ohio journey.
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Henry Atkinson
Richard
A. B
Fort Henry
Atkinson
Bowman
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Prayer for the New Year poem by Eleanor Kasler
Poets Corner invites readers to contribute verses bearing name and address. The prayer asks God for wisdom and renewal in the New Year, daily bread, clean water and air, strength for work and play, neighborliness, faith, and joy from service. Eleanor Kasler, Trimble, Ohio, signs the piece. A note adds that seven thousand English widows gave up pensions on remarriage in 1934.
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Eleanor Kasler
Trimble
Ohio
Bonus Vote Sparks Joy and Questions in House
In a high turnout favoring the veteran issue the House approved the bonus, with Speaker Burns leading the pace and voting in support. About 85 lawmakers who opposed the bonus last year joined this time, citing non inflationary justifications though no funding method was set. Notes imply election-year motives and behind-the-scenes flag fixing by Postmaster General Farley and leaders over Philadelphia and Chicago influence.
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House
Burns
Ways and Means
Veterans’ Organizations
Philadelphia
Farley
AAA
Chicago
Senator Guffey
Windy City
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Man Finds Hat Style Challenged by Wife’s Advice
A lighthearted note contrasts a man’s fondness for his hat with his wife urging a replacement. The quip hints at changing tastes in headwear and domestic humor.
Pastor objects to ROTC at Ohio University
ALBERT G. JENKINS, pastor to about 1,000 Methodist students at Ohio University, writes that ROTC training conflicts with the university's mission. He argues Army regulations define ROTC as military training, not citizenship or religious aims, and urges defense of the program be questioned.
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the Messenger
Athens Messenger
Ohio University
War Department
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
United States
Army
Army and Navy Register
Albert G. Jenkins
Methodist
Athens
Figures and Voices on Prosperity and Morality
A compilation of quotes from public and religious figures on economics, wealth, virtue, and societal values. Critics and leaders discuss dividends, markets, commandment ethics, self respect, and cultural influence across political and religious spheres.
Doctors End 18-Week Deathlike Sleep for Hartless
In Lynchburg Virginia physicians announced Lucille Hartless aged 15 has awakened from an 18 week deathlike sleep and shows signs of returning to normal life after the long medical coma.
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Lynchburg
Lucille Hartless
Dana and Ronnie Elude Plans with Dana Missing Dinner
Mrs. Cameron and Aunt Ellen confront suspicions of Dana and Nancy as Ronnie departs with Dana to marry or elope. A telegram reveals Ronnie and Dana are off to find a parson, calming Agatha’s fears and restoring a fragile, bittersweet peace in the Cameron household.
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Ronnie
Mrs. Cameron
Ellen
Aunt Ellen
Agatha
Scott
Dana
Nancy
Scott Stanley
Agatha Mrs. Cameron
Ming
Cameron
Gran
Andy
Parkersburg Rig and Reel hires more workers at Pomeroy plant
Parkersburg Rig and Reel Company adds twenty five men at its Pomeroy facility, bringing total employment to 140 under County Farm Agent George Kreitler. In December Vernoon Nease of Minersville posts the top poultry record with an average 14.9 eggs per hen from a 253 bird flock. Social notes report Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett of Chauncey hosting the Christian Endeavor Society while Nelsonville and York Township births occur in December to several local couples.
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Parkersburg Rig and Reel Company
Pomeroy
George Kreitler
Vernoon Nease
Minersville
Nelsonville
York Township
Wert Mason
Leonard McClean
George Denney
Melvin Bruce
Millard de Long
Clem Keplar
William Evans
Barry Pritchard
Clyde Lanning
William Hammon
Charles Marsh
Twenty years ago visitors from out of town in Athens
Those from out of town in Athens for the day were Mary L. Phillips R. D. 4 Olive M. Brookins Millfield Mrs P G Hibbard Sr Mrs Albert Mulligan R D 1 Mrs H A Nichols New Marshfield Miss Goldan Hanning Mrs Bessie Cuckler R D 1 Mrs Charles Cray Guysville Mrs W S Stewart Albany Mrs Nettie Evans Chauncey Mrs Hazel Burchfield Poston Mrs Carrie Alexander Millfield R D 1 Mrs Martha Bingham New Marshfield Mrs R A Andrews Trimble
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Athens
Mary L. Phillips
R. D
Olive M. Brookins
Millfield
P. G. Hibbard
Albert Mulligan
H. A. Nichols
New Marshfield
Goldan. Hanning
Bessie Cuckler
Charles Cray
Guysville
W. S. Stewart
Albany
Nettie Evans
Chauncey
Hazel Burchfield
Poston
Carrie Alexander
Martha Bingham
R. A. Andrews
Trimble
LMN Club Elects Davis President In Union Street Meeting
The LMN Club met with Mrs. Elizabeth Davis on West Union Street and elected her president. Mrs. Rosa Hill was named secretary. Izora Creamer won first prize and Mabel Graham finished second.
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Elizabeth Davis
West Union Street
Davis
Rosa Hill
Izora Creamer
Mabel Graham
Bride Mrs Jean Hoyt Rhodes Weds Manning Coultrap
Miss Jean Hoyt Rhodes and Manning Gebhardt Coultrap wed in a ceremony. Don Coultrap served as best man. The Athens Thimble Club held a meeting with Mrs. E R Lash.
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Jean Hoyt Rhodes
Manning Gebhardt Coultrap
Don Coultrap
Athens
Thimble Club
E. R. Lash
President warns Americans as U S enters Mexican area
President Wilson stated Americans may face risk as U S forces enter Mexico after the killing of two American citizens in Santa Yaable MA SRAcre, signaling heightened tensions and potential military action.
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Wilson
Mexico
Santa Yaable MA@SRAcre
Nutrition and Vitamin A in Diet Effects on Health
The article discusses how diet mimics bodily infection impact and lists Vitamin A sources from carrots milk and butter. It notes carotene conversion to Vitamin A and claims milk and eggs provide substantial units daily. Adults and children have varying daily Vitamin A requirements and dietary intake affects resistance and growth.
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En Oy
Tee
Ohio Way
Paul Mallon
Poets’ Corner
Messenger
the Public Forum
Wesley Foundation
Charles E. Coughlin
Joseph T. Robinson
William T.* Manning
E.L. Thorndike
Charles P. Taft
Leopold Stokowski
George A. Sloan
Consumers Goods Industries Committee
George Clark
Sam Tippett
Christian Endeavor Society
Morris
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