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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1934
Page
4
Business Week reports early results from the Real Property Inventory showing urban homes in 50 cities lacking essential amenities. More than 62 percent need repairs, with 11.5 percent lacking lighting and 21 percent lacking modern sanitary facilities. widespread gaps imply a large modernization potential and question a return to 1929 prosperity.
The American Psychiatric Association urged major changes to the insanity defense at its nineteenth annual convention. It would end confusing technical evidence and require confinement in an asylum for an indeterminate period for anyone using such a plea, regardless of verdict.
A. W. Robertson argues profits after materials wages depreciation and taxes remain small. Treasury data from 1919 to 1932 show under four cents retained per dollar of gross income across about 87,000 manufacturers with 1919 the best at 6.68 cents. He notes low profits challenge the idea prosperity caused high industry profits and wage shares while acknowledging risk and job creation.
President Roosevelt renews focus on a broad national power program. He asks Interior Secretary Ickes to head a Public Works Administration committee to map closer cooperation among power producers, aiming to unify policy and cut electricity costs for widespread use.
Democrats sponsored a census bill to secure patronage in a campaign year while Republicans opposed it in the House. Senate leader Robinson learned the White House wanted the measure and pressed for agreement to avoid opposition. The GOP reportedly declined, saying they favored him but not that much.
Postmaster General Farley visited the Senate to urge prompt unemployment census work arguing its national value. Republicans refused to delay the project past November or year’s start, insisting on postponement. Farley, a practical man, could not sway them, and the Census Bill failed to pass.
In grim times for Republicans a politician, seeking a berth, lunches in a crowded restaurant. An old friend chats with him and discovers a quiet companion at the table. The friend asks if the man is with him. the politician reveals the man is paying for his lunch.
The piece argues earnings fund social wealth and sustain surpluses during downturns. It discusses how profits finance wages under NRA rules, and support investments by insurance trusts pension funds and government. Without earnings profits, wages taxes and the entire economic structure would collapse.
The article explains how bruises from blunt impacts may hide serious internal damage. It warns that surface bruising can accompany injuries to the brain liver or other organs and urges caution before engaging in strenuous activity after a severe blow. It notes risks of skull concussion bladder rupture and liver bleeding from surface injuries.
A reader from Athens July 14 writes protesting spending despite debt and tax cuts while praising wartime stance. He notes old age pension and five mill land tax levy, questions pool water safety and public bathing, and cites voting for Wilson to keep out of war.
History of this district recounts the First Presbyterian Church of Logan Hocking County founded in Starr Township in 1821. It covers pastors, congregational formation, relocation to Logan 1883, and early church properties on Second Street Hunter Street and related religious communities including St John the Evangelist Catholic Church beginnings in 1839 to 1861.
The article urges parents to let children settle disputes while stopping a persistent troublemaker. It warns that repeated defense can turn to aggression, stresses the harm to sensitive kids, and suggests mothers withdraw bullied children from daily groups to curb the bully. It notes differences in resilience and the need for mothers to act when needed.
Mrs Eliza Statson of Woodbury NJ visited with sisters Catherine Jordan Richland Avenue Margaret Warner The Plains and Ellen Lindsey Buchtel marking a 28 year separation. Plans to replace a dangerous Burr Oak Railroad crossing near Glouster. Hal Wells slight injury on Ohio University tennis court during a match with Win Vernon against Leonard Tinker. Rev and Mrs E D Murch ended a Cedar Point Put in Bay Sandusky and Detroit trip. Senator Simeon D Fess cites U S action on European reparations with next steps for Europe.
Two decades ago at Ohio University Prof S K Mardis became Rural Training School supervisor and Supt Bert Thompson was named associate professor of psychology. James Ginnan left for Cedar Point to organize the 17th district for the Ohio Bottlers Association.
A collection of brief remarks from public figures including Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt in California praising holiday independence avoidance, Sir James Barrie on the gods and humanity, and Ivy Lee defending nonpropaganda stance as futile and objectionable.
A historic oak in Wahrenholz, Germany, was struck by lightning about 75 years ago. Its hollow trunk remains a notable relic, drawing curiosity from locals and visitors alike.
Jane Terry arrives in New York seeking success and faces a buried conflict with Amy Jackson over a child and a fiancé. Howard faces enlistment pressures amid war debates while Amy balances friendship, love, and duty as Commencement looms. The scene shifts between war talk at home and the social bustle of graduation week.
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