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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1936
Page
4
A long critique argues the ROTC controversy at Ohio University harmed the institution. It blames opportunistic opposition inspired by liberal coercion and religious groups, praises university leadership, and notes public support expressed via silence and ballots.
With a telegraph company contributing only $6,000 to their fund, Democrats plan a cautious strategy to influence Congress through first class channels rather than bold political maneuvers. The article notes limited corporate backing shaping early legislative lobbying efforts.
Two reporters visited Chester Davis of the AAA to probe a patchwork plan for soil conservation. Davis, worried about constitutional limits, learned the act may sustain most AAA powers. within hours a detailed new program emerged, credited to the reporters’ scoop and Davis’s quick action.
Democratic senators expect a presidential veto on the baby bond bonus bill with no active effort to block its passage after the veto. Last year the White House pulled key wires to block enactment, but this time those wires are loosened and drift loose.
Non partisan authorities who studied Woodrow Wilson’s Foreign Relations Committee testimony label it a diplomatic evasion rather than a falsification. Wilson faced Senators Borah and Johnson, his sharpest opponents on the League of Nations issue, and did not disclose all he knew.
During a lull at the Morgan hearing William B. Shearer known as the Big Bass Drum, a former shipbuilder lobbyist, approached J. P. Morgan and shook hands. Morgan did not recognize him and the moment was captured by photographers who were asked not to release the images. The negatives were destroyed amid lighthearted tension as Shearer kept lobbying and hosted Congressmen in his apartment, a practice once famous at Geneva.
Federal fiscal authorities are quietly studying a possible reopening of the domestic gold and silver markets. A silver proposal appeared in a bill by Senator McCarran, while the gold idea originated within the group. The plan remains in early talks and is unlikely to advance.
Josephine Joan Burns on sabbatical from Mount Holyoke College led the data preparation for pre World War events. Senators who used the material praised it as an excellent job.
Democratic authorities in Louisiana say the Long machine will win the state primary on Tuesday. Anti Long men privately concede slim chances. The House investigative committee will not send observers at the polls but will review complaints if any, signaling cautious action.
The Southern congressman told the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee that assistance would come by keeping bureaucrats from acting against him. Separate note reports Egypt’s Fuad government preparing a protest over Italian bombings, linked to potential Kentucky Funds involvement.
A column notes Roosevelt’s absence from the Manhattan directory and jokes about Herbert Hoover having the president’s number. It mentions police trailing Alvin Karpis by five minutes, compares Venus distance to that delay, and references a new play “Three Men On a Horse” with a quip about a Scotch polo team.
Poets' Corner welcomes verses from Messenger Readers bearing name and address. The Parting laments a lonely farewell and distant road, while A Thought expresses lingering ache after a departure. Mrs Oakley Addis of Athens Ohio and Bess V Mutchmore of Logan Ohio sign the verses.
A short verse by Bonnie Sams eight year old notes a ship coming to shore and returning from distant lands as winter nears the ice. Poet Ed Athens provides the postmark style address and the signature.
The Corning oil discovery unfolds as a railroad water project near the round house yields an unexpected oil strike. Driller Tate and crew push to 1000 feet. oil appears just as they near the surface with the rope dripping oil and the crew shouting excitement.
The letter from Lillian Dean of Nelsonville recalls owning a cloth bound 1853 volume of the Ladies Repository and notes prior owners, including connections to Rochester, N Y and family history. Dean references Mrs Benson Davis and Mrs Julius Fischer who mentioned 1868 71 editions in earlier Messenger issues.
Leonard F. Graham of Athens writes that WPA laborers did not all receive three days of paid vacation and that skilled workers do not get a $63 base pay. He notes many workers travel up to 44 miles daily and sometimes have no work, yielding about eight to ten dollars over two weeks to support families and travel costs. He asks for correction in The Messenger.
A collection of statements from Dr Edward Spencer Cowles Senator William E Borah and evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson on leadership judgment power and the role of gender in preaching. The remarks contrast character brains experience restraint and the dangers of dictatorial power with a view on sex and clerical authority.
Men women and children fled to the round house in a panic as a perceived industrial breakthrough spread from Rendville to Glouster. Miners and farmers left tools and farms in a mass exodus amid rumors of a dawn of a new era.
Julia Craig secretary to George Woodford of Woodford and Brooks pursues a night club singing career. Amy Sanders doubts her chances while Peter Kemp woos then coldly rebuffs her. Royal Nesbitt promises help but vanishes, leaving Julia to push through agency and radio rejections and pursue her singing dream.
A fire caused 12000 dollars in damage at the Green and Schultz Mine in Sand Run starting from a gas explosion at 7 am. Major Sam M. Johnson taught a boys class at the Christian Church, which has 100 members. The Futures averaged 75 in attendance on Sundays, while John Stanley of Albany reported 26000 dollars in poultry and eggs business. Eggs from P V Coe Vale Martin Wales Mills S H Beckley Bolins Mill sold to Pittsburgh averaged 35 cents, 20 to 60 cents. Athens Perry Hocking talent heard on Station WAIU Columbus with performers including William J. Davis Montague Kling Raymond Kessler Jack Bobo Ralph Parks Jack Raybould Nelsonville M H Cherrington L G Jones and C S Clark. Winners of an old time dancing contest in Cleveland were announced, featuring Howard Lucas and Mr and Mrs Fli Matheny, former Nelsonville residents.
Twenty years ago the Social Literary Club gathered with Mrs F C Landsitter. Mrs T A Cotton presented a paper titled Italian Characteristics as shown in Folk Songs, discussing cultural expressions through music.
Miss Lillian Horn daughter of Mr and Mrs Rob Horn of N Congress Sr and a junior at Athens High School won the Red Cross meat seal sale prize during the holiday drive. She belongs to the Lillie Class of the Christian Church and is active in church activities.
Mrs Ella Pickering Osborne principal of East Side School died at her nephew Charlies Pickering Carpenter 81 home. She had taught in the Athens Schools for 40 years. Mrs Dix Preston and Mrs E C Burchfield were guests in Logan at the Sewing Circle meeting hosted by Mrs Harry Bartlett.
A Baltimore nutritionist notes cafeteria menus lack balance and dairy, urging proper combinations. He cites meals with meat pies and biscuits, then promotes salads and fresh vegetables, fruits, and fats as needed. The Vermont survey shows 19 of households lack dietary variety and choice.
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