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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1934
Page
4
The piece urges Athens and Meigs County youths to engage beyond patronage in elections. It warns of rising centralization and bureaucracy, criticizing socialism and paternalism while urging study of government Power and a duty to participate for purpose beyond jobs under Uncle Sam.
National figures show farmers' income from cattle calves and sheep rising significantly in the first four months of 1934. Hogs lag due to fewer sales though hog tax proceeds exceed 64 million dollars, aiding price support through the corn hog program. Overall gains approach half a billion dollars for producers, yet livestock prices remain low.
Dr. W. S. Thompson of a population research foundation argues a slowing birth rate signals stability for the United States. He predicts a more stable society with slower urban migration, reduced mushroom development, and fewer shifts in residence and occupation as the republic’s population grows more gradually.
Paul Mallon reports from Washington that the Cuban treaty was signed at the State Department on a rushed schedule. The White House briefed the Senate promptly as the Foreign Relations Committee moved to push the treaty through without extended deliberation.
Administration spokesmen defend policy as goodwill toward Cuba while Senate ratification looms. State Department reports indicate Machado faction renewed attacks on U S interests, including shootings at Ambassador Caffery’s residence and embassy staff threats, prompting covert efforts to pressure Havana before Cuba’s sugar allotment news.
Officials warn against harming Ambassador Caffery as rumors swirl about renewed U S action in Cuba. The piece argues the Platt Amendment will be scrapped to preempt conflict and cites U S leverage in South American affairs amid a British challenge to American influence.
The expert argues that a falling birth rate need not spell trouble and may bring calmer population trends with fewer disturbances, offering a more optimistic outlook for society.
A sports columnist recounts his vivid descent into the Indianapolis 500 drama through Wild William Cummings in yellow car No. 7. He describes the machine as taking on personality, the close duel with No. 9, the peril at Dead Man's Curve, and his frantic, hopeful cries of Come on Bill as he projects American literature riding on the race.
A controversial quote contrasts social order with a hostile gang within the broader community. Dr. Walter Beck cites dangers to society, while Harry K. Thaw dismisses awareness of Evelyn Nesbit, reflecting sensational context around early 20th century scandal.
Dr Morris Fishbein stresses water quality and sanitation for vacations. He urges caution with seaside springs milk safety and proper pasteurization, recommends boiled drinking water and clean food from vendors, and cautions against overindulgent hotel meals and travel diets.
Dr Douglas A Thom discusses why older students fail to cope with high level study in his book Guiding the Adolescent He highlights physical limits mental immaturity and gaps in preparation as key factors He advises parental review of individual student needs and possible retake or extra work during vacation to build foundation before college
The note highlights M. B. Thrasher of Frankfort Indiana as a unique swimmer at age 52 still diving from a 15 foot board and swimming daily in summer. The write up also mentions Paul Robinson setting a new hours continuous harmonica playing record in Pa and a quirky image of nose sipping amid the performance.
George Russell of Trimble recounts enlisting in the Seventy-Fifth Ohio and being wounded in the foot. A Confederate soldier spared him, washed the wound, bound it, and left with a hopeful farewell. Russell survived, served through the war, and later recovered under Doctor Dew at Trimble.
Notes recount Athens Township in Athens County not as large as Ames and Alexander, including today’s Athens Waterloo Canaan Swan Brown in Vinton County. Records show 1790 surveys by Jonathan Devol Robert Oliver and Hatfield White from Marietta, hampered by Indian hostilities until 1795 when armed men escorted a surveying party up the Hocking River.
The Messenger notes farmers halted work and raised momentum as workers joined protests and calls for action spreading through the community. The brief hints at collective labor pressure and agrarian participation without detailing the outcome.
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