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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1935
Page
4
The piece warns that growing deficits and rising debt threaten county and municipal finances in Ohio. It notes defunding, reduced local revenue, and widespread borrowing through bonds to cover obligations. It calls for a pay-as-you-go balance, drastic cuts or new taxes, and an urgent public opinion push to prevent fiscal breakdown.
National statisticians report higher business activity in most major economies with Mexico and Holland lagging. England Germany France and several Latin nations show stronger trade and lower unemployment while world prices for wheat sugar cotton rubber silk and tin rise. Trade volume also increases, suggesting a move toward normalcy after World War I.
Alfred E. Smith argues life insurance is the strongest community resource during hard times. He says private foresight, thrift, and self-reliance protect families better than government relief and pensions, and that most Americans prefer to provide for their future themselves.
Few know an astronomers convention is in Paris. Selecting a list of 1935 baby stars could remedy the lack of public awareness. A woman writer marries a publisher, a move seen as a clever method to dodge rejection slips.
In Washington the Navy Secretary Swanson pushes the Tydings McCormick sedition bill amid red propaganda concerns among sailors. Commander W L Kirkman heads a new anti red squad as Army leaders privately question the bill’s necessity and scope.
The article describes a new judicial style in the Black lobby inquiry with witnesses kept from hearing prior testimony and recalled to confront contradictions. It notes bitter Senate banking committee feuding over the Eccles Bank Bill with Glass Byrnes and Bankhead at odds. Chairman Fletcher unexpectedly plans four amendments.
The remark notes that gas bags show limited success beyond Germany and Washington, D. C., citing the stratosphere balloon incident as a stress test for their viability.
Anselm Holcomb recalls the July 17 1863 Morgan raid through Locust Grove Jasper Piketon and Jackson C H. He describes Gallia County martial law postmaster father John B Holcomb and teen narrator overseeing a country store and post office as militia mobilizes to defend Gallipolis. The tale hints at Morgan’s objective and a possible crossing at Cheshire with deep Ohio River waters.
Mr. Clyde Beverage, a former Athens boy, toured town with prize salesmen while Constable E C Mariner led a raid on a liquor manufacturing plant near Athens after hours of concealment. Gertrude Ederle planned to swim the English Channel described as a major sporting feat.
A vintage music player was sold at Ellis and Hibbard Furniture Store. An American note to Germany warned that friendly ties depended on the Kaiser. A Cleveland man’s second wife sought alimony payments to keep him out of jail. A grandmother used sage tea to darken hair, praised by an Athens druggist.
Letter to the editor argues that floods attract aid while coal market slumps in Ohio destroy homes and livelihoods. Writer J B Williams cites Wheeling Creek flood impact, state relief, and advocates buying Ohio mined coal to keep money in state and prevent further depressions.
Yesterday's cartoon traces the Chinese Eastern Railway's 1600 mile span built by Russia across Manchuria to Vladivostock. It notes a 400 million gold ruble cost and high Chinese labor pay that spurred unrest, contributing to empire overthrow and Russo-Japanese conflict.
Jo Darien after college digs for work and meets Douglas Marsh at Crest Lake Inn. A love triangle forms with Bret Paul while rich socialite Babs Montgomery eyes Marsh, sparking jealous tension as Jo questions her feelings amid a dance night complication.
A collage of opinions from F A Pearson on jobs and housing to Bomberger on cooperation, Hitler on Franco-American liquidation, Emir Abdullah on Tripoli abuses, and Alice F Hutcheson on divorce as peacemaking.
Dr Morris Fishbein notes a surge in US travel with 15 to 20 million visitors to national parks. He outlines health safeguards for tourist camps including licensed water supplies, boiling unlicensed water, proper sewage disposal, mosquito control, clean towels, and adequate garbage and waste management to protect guests. The article emphasizes water quality, sanitation, and guest safety in vacation camps.
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