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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1934
Page
4
The government plans a nationwide hydro electric program threatening coal miners jobs and billions in mine investments. Officials estimate taxes rise as private utilities suffer while workers face layoffs and local industries adjust to government competition. Experts argue coal plants offer cheaper, more employment heavy options.
The piece argues Mrs. William Langer may seek the North Dakota governorship but urges women to build own careers rather than acting as proxies for husbands. It cites Florence Allen and Frances Perkins as examples of independent female leadership and critiques spouses serving as alter egos.
The article argues that corn in southeastern Ohio does not reflect national harvests but shows how planting areas respond to expected shortages. It notes abundant corn in the Athens district due to rain and heat, and suggests higher livestock prices could let farmers avoid processing taxes while utilizing 1934 corn gains.
The piece argues the slogan Drive So As To Arrive promotes safer motor piloting. It notes veteran speedway figures and a veteran race driver urging caution against gambling 17 million minutes and 17 million dollars for marginal gains. It predicts Five So As To Arrive will spread in future safety campaigns.
Canada basks under cooler breezes while Mexico sees hot southerly winds. The description suggests a shifting heat pattern affecting nearby areas as weather systems interact. The fragment indicates a developing heat flow between regions and anticipates more detailed forecasting.
Washington dispatch notes shifting roles of Brain Trust figures as Raymond Moley remains close to the President while O. M. W. Sprague resigns from the Treasury. W. S. Myers of the Farm Credit Administration plans to return to Cornell, seeking academic duties over public service.
The article questions why Recovery Administrator Johnson left the Pacific Coast for Washington abruptly, noting illness in the family is лише an indeterminate excuse. It cites NRA frictions, such as the Harriman Mills Blue Eagle controversy, and says the timing predates his departure, leaving the motive unclear.
The article notes ongoing mail complaints to the president, with responses routed to appropriate agencies. It highlights that the Pacific Coast longshoremen strike raises costs for the Agriculture Department as export bounties for Northwest wheat are affected, leaving cargo in rail yards and incurring daily demurrage charges that could reach about $5,000.
Weather Bureau experts blame a heat wave on a northward低 pressure system north of the country and a high pressure area to the south. Warm dry winds from the south linger with no cool northerly breezes to interrupt the cycle, causing daily temperature rises and stagnant air.
Secretary Swanson ordered 17 older destroyers scrapped including five famed vessels that first carried American firepower to the European front after the U S entered World War I. The destroyers Conygham Porter McDougal Wainwright and Davis are to be retired, marking a historic end.
The article explains diabetes may be inherited through heredity and notes twins show higher concordance. It urges regular bladder sugar tests every six months, highlights the role of overweight high carbohydrate diets and stress on digestion, and mentions relatives of diabetics have higher risk. It cites a Boston clinic finding 26 diabetics with twins and emphasizes early detection and diet control.
A reader attacks alleged Communist influence behind labor strikes and U S Soviet aid. The letter cites figures such as Baruch and Hillman, mentions Amtorg and Brookwood College, and questions Russia’s portrayal in magazines and the press. The writer vows to publish his firsthand account if not silenced.
A family supper scene shows Mr Blank fussing over food while mother remains largely unseen. Homer and Hortense eat little while Jim frets over cheap cuts and the plan for ice cream, highlighting a strained domestic dynamic and a mother neglected in the meal.
Mr and Mrs H T Wise and son Edward drive to Urbana Illinois to see their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Harold Wise. E R Lash Jr RE B Jacobs Dr H M Taylor Arthur Feffis and A Sloane meet at Ralph Daltons home to mark his birthday. Judge and Mrs E D Sayre leave for Neebish Michigan summer home. Dr Phillip Zenner returns to Cincinnati after visiting his sister Julia Friday. Mr and Mrs A B Roe return from a month in California. Gene Tunney prepares for world title clash with Carpentier.
The note outlines Canton Ohio’s Bill Sims who started driving in 1911 and has logged over a million miles with no accidents. It highlights his three rules to stay safe: control, slow at crossings, and do the right thing when others err, suggesting this approach could curb vehicle incidents nationwide.
Jane Terry arrives in New York to prove she can succeed after her broken engagement with Howard Jackson. She enters real estate, begins an affair with Roger Thorpe, and faces Amy Jackson’s secret about Nancy while awaiting Howard’s wartime duties.
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