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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1935
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists association affiliations and postal details. It notes nominal obituary care charges and subscription rates by carrier for ten weeks and year, with rates specified and delivery terms.
The editorial lauds Governor Davey for a practical, economy minded approach aiming to curb government waste, resist new taxes, and expand crime fighting and highway patrol capabilities. It asserts the need for experienced, honest public service and urges support for a working administration while warning legislators to avoid evasion of obligations.
The text argues that claims of over-capitalization and over-charging are used by radicals to push Socialistic government ownership. It contends attacks on business are a smoke screen for higher government costs and taxes, frightening investors and risking public revenue. It warns of pressures to socialize business through government-led measures.
Congressional allies plan one line amendments to push Senate confirmation for all emergency appointments paying five thousand dollars or more. They argue confirmation is needed after a period of executive leniency, asserting emergency bureau heads should be subject to the same scrutiny as regular officials. The shift aims to restore Congress’s influence as the mood in Washington shifts.
Cloak room chatter and congressional talks centered on capping Roosevelt era work program wages at 3500 then 5000 dollars, with a revived push amid White House pressure. Fears grow that Interior Secretary Ickes could seize control of a 4 billion relief agency, prompting calls for Senate confirmation and sparking contention over future appropriations and appointments.
The article notes Ben Cohen, long a top candidate for New Deal appointments, may be chosen to fill Ferdinand Pecora’s vacant Securities Exchange Commission seat. It mentions Cohen’s typical last minute setbacks, his recent obscurity as general counsel to the PWA, and Wall Street’s lack of gain from his potential appointment.
The President plans to send a special message to Congress urging ratification of the St Lawrence Waterway Treaty. A rough draft exists and timing depends on the Senate session. State Department talks with Canada about minor treaty modifications could require changes, but not alter the overall plan.
The treasury, stirred by Chief Justice Hughes probing the gold case, has kept its third floor offices lit late into the night. The New Deal's scope has heightened Senate workload, with Leader Robinson assigning a secretary near government departments. War Department feeding costs for soldiers rose from 28.53 cents daily in 1933 to 40.9 then 31.5 cents, with a projected 37.25 cents next year, a contrast paralleled by a wife’s quip about not feeding on 37 cents a day.
The piece argues tax policy shapes public and private operations, citing a 750 million dollar gasoline output and a seven hundred million liouviais tax loss as illustration. It questions who bears the tax burden when government runs gas ventures and asserts removing politics clarifies the tax-exempt public sector versus taxed private industry.
Ten years ago a group of thirty Chamber of Commerce workers gathered at the headquarters to organize subscription squads for the Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium. A headline noted farmers demanded a gas tax to force motor owners to pay their share of road costs. Mr and Mrs Asa Inten of Nelsonville hosted a 6 pm dinner for their daughter Mabel's birthday.
Dr and Mrs R Demers Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson Mr Fred Alderman Mr Jack Sweeney and Mrs H L Atkinson served as hosts and hostesses for the Country Club dance event.
Twenty years ago Mrs. Melvin Kenney and two children left for a visit with friends in Columbus and Groveport. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dowler of New Marshfield were guests of their son and daughter in Athens. Mrs. Malvina LePFavor marked a quiet seventy fifth birthday on January 13. J. B. Allen served as president and James A. Palmer as secretary of the Athens Cemetery Association.
A revival of pamphleteering discusses public questions amid economic gloom. Stuart Chase argues for federal funding to reemploy 10 million workers in durable goods, proposing $15 billion yearly with a revolving fund financed by non-interest bonds issued to states or cities. The piece notes prophetic monetary ideas that resemble Keynesian theory.
Dr Manasseh Cutler a Connecticut born Yale graduate and minister became a key founder of the Ohio Company and Ohio University He urged land donation for schooling and ministerial lands securing income for the university He served as a chaplain in the American army and held terms in Congress His efforts linked to Marietta 1788 meetings and long influence in Ohio Country amid wartime losses and scientific pursuits He died after fifty years of service in one church
The Public Forum reflects on romance as the quiet bravery of medical work. It honors Dr William Campbell Posey a Pennsylvania ophthalmologist who chronicled the fight against blindness from infancy. The piece lauds the German discoveries and the ongoing effort to save sight through simple, practical advances and care.
The article argues babies act by nature not motive, and parents misread behavior as cute or naughty. It urges patience, warns against harsh punishment, and offers safety rules to prevent hazards. Emphasizes play pens, supervised exploration, one safe play room, and gradual self discipline as the child grows.
Yesterday's cartoon explains how hard seed coats of the Black Wattle tree require extreme measures like boiling or brush fires to germinate. It notes wattle's Southern Australian origin and tannin-rich bark. It also highlights Manchu era views on manual labor and a Chinese gentleman's long fingernail record, mentioning Soochow Hospital in 1912 and a 44 year nail cultivation. Tomorrow: "Th ing Indian"
Peter and Ann celebrate the birth of their three weeks old son as family gathers at Ann's home. Grandfather Kendall remains distant, clashing with Peter over acceptance of the marriage. Ann and Peter recall fears and hopes, while Kendallwood tensions and hospital memories color the homecoming.
Dr Morris A outlines a diet approach for rheumatic patients focusing on balanced nutrition. The article emphasizes adequate vitamins salts and calories with a cautious carbohydrate emphasis for those with digestion issues. Example foods include grape juice bacon rye bread butter coffee clear soups meat vegetables fruit and dairy noting portions and variety.
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