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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1937
Page
4
A Sharpsburg observer argues for returning to McGuffey Eclectic Readers to restore fundamentals in spelling writing pronunciation and reading. The piece criticizes modern schooling for neglecting grammar and language basics and praises the readers’ practical, moral stories and explicit pronunciation and elocution drills.
John Lewis challenges the entrenched pie-counter by planning to organize state county and municipal workers without strikes or pickets. He faces opposition from powerful interests who control patronage and job distribution under political leaders.
The Senate and House back an immediate emergency project authorizing twenty five million dollars for flood walls levees and drainage. The plan aims rapid relief with stopgap measures while surveys for a long term flood control program are planned. Army engineers should start quickly on projects long urged to reduce future flood damage.
In a noisy blend of rumors, the piece notes boloney sandwiches at a Democratic island outing amid political chatter. Michigan reports sour cherries at the highest price in five years as the off year for election tasting is discussed. The piece also mentions frog jumping tourneys and a champion keeping secret methods, while England’s unusually clear air aligns with the Ryder Cup conclusion.
Washington report notes Jim Farley dodges a direct answer on Roosevelt’s third term while observers in Denver and Washington debate the issue. Farley asserts only Roosevelt can address it, as aides and supporters signal possible maneuvering for a third term.
The writer speculates Roosevelt may retire but hints a crisis could force him to stay in office. Friends argue a third term would quash internal party fights and safeguard his program, while critics warn term limits would be better than a life presidency.
The ongoing silence about Roosevelt's reelection plans corrodes Washington politics. The doubt fuels belief in a possible third term, and the uncertainty grows as the White House offers no clear answer.
The text argues that critics lack conclusive proof Roosevelt would violate the nation's political tradition by pursuing a third term. It notes his vague remark about returning to Hyde Park on January 20, 1941 as a routine non candidacy statement common among hopefuls.
Rodney Dutcher reports the Roosevelt administration seeks Garner support to pass key measures. Wary of New York finance influence, Garner opposes wage-hour bills, sitdown strikes, the CIO, and WPA spending. With Sen Joe Robinson dead, the DOJ and Assistant AG Joe Keenan loom large in court battles.
Close allies urged him to join the Robinson funeral train to Arkansas for strategic reasons, but President Roosevelt declined. Critics, including political opponents, portrayed the choice as a misstep though later news reports framed the trip as a long political conference. The main topics were Senate leadership vote canvassing and court bill talks.
The Messenger prints a signed letter from Lillian Bardin of Sharpsburg dated July 19 urging teachers to fix neglect in schools. The writer cites stories of missing math knowledge and a pupil who cannot read or spell, urging improved reading and math instruction without personal attacks.
A compilation of statements by Franklin D. Roosevelt Michael Gromovy A J Carlson Mary B Gilson and Leon Blum discussing government funding for rural and urban betterment union rights democracy and international affairs in historical context.
The Hocking River has a history of destructive floods in 1847 1852 1858 with high water at Lancaster Logan Athens and Margar e t s Creek and Federal Creek. May 31 June 5 and June 11 brought renewed deluges and the river again reached its peak since 1847 with limited damage the final freshet leaving little to destroy. (Continued Tomorrow)
Mr Harrold Morgan visited Columbus to see friends. Mrs Dale Whaley attended a surprise birthday party at home. A group including Don Peden and others traveled to Jackson for the Southeastern Ohio golf tournament. Foster Cornwell and Jack Wadley returned from Cleveland after a convention. Mrs F X Rauch returned from a two week visit to Athens and Columbus. Prof C C Robinson spent a weekend in Indianapolis. Twenty Years Ago items note hospitality for A D Townsend guests and others. James W Gerard described knee breeches at London coronation.
Carol, a wealthy fiancée, wins big at the track to pay a $76,000 debt owed by her Duke. He suspects her of using Hartley for money, while she foils a plot to exploit Hartley. On the Derby train she falls ill and the Duke nurses her, stirring doubts about his true feelings.
Carol confronts Duke after declaring love so far. He treats it as feverish mischief, but a sudden vulnerable look reveals hidden feelings. She rushes to break her engagement with Hartley, while Duke plans to help her recover and face the future together.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains kidney stone varieties including sand like grit and triangular stones. He describes renal colic severe pain radiating from back to abdomen and ureter with possible faintness nausea sweating and blood in urine. Diagnosis via X ray and treatment range from passive passage to surgical removal and hydration and diet changes show limited prevention.
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