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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1935

Page

4

We Must Decide on How Closely to Follow the Founders

The piece argues whether to keep original American governmental functions and adhere to the Bill of Rights amid rising centralization. It cites the NRA debate in Washington, noting the founders favored limited central power and states’ rights as industrial life binds regions together. Ex-President Hoover warns of centralized government.

United States Washington NRA Herbert B. Hoover

The Way of Germany and Its Unemployment Cure

The article contrasts Germanys Nazi driven unemployment remedy with Americas approach. It notes a 36 hour week, prohibited overtime, limits on spousal earnings, bans on certain machinery, and wage confiscation to aid the unemployed, describing it as a harsh, temporary program. It concludes Americans will favor their own method aimed at maintaining or raising living standards.

Germany

Mark Audubon Birthday With Closed Season On Waterfowl

The American Nature Association urges a fall closed season on migratory waterfowl to preserve hunting for future generations. It notes 6,000,000 hunters record-heavy activity and warns that geese and ducks face drastic decline without limits.

John James Audubon American Nature Association United States Alaska Association

Senator Tydings Proposes Washington Conference on Postwar Issues

Millard E. Tydings calls for an international conference in Washington to tackle postwar problems from war debts to armament limits and currency stabilization. Public opinion worldwide may delay such a move, but it signals the scope of the challenges. Until a sensible settlement ends the currency headaches, world prosperity cannot return.

Millard E. Tydings Washington

The News Behind the News fight in Washington

Paul Mallon reports on New Deal lawyers mumbling behind the scenes over President Roosevelt's Supreme Court stance. He notes Richberg as a central figure, urges a broader constitutional fight, and questions White House leaks about General Johnson's return to Washington.

Washington Roosevelt Supreme Court Richberg

NRA drops New Deal lawyer over proposed substitute bill

A New Deal lawyer was quietly dropped by the NRA after distributing a proposed substitute NRA bill. The bill reflected only his idea of presidential action, but his official rank suggested the measure was officially under consideration. NRA superiors felt he overstepped and sent him out.

New Deal NRA

Subsurface Moves for Currency Stabilization Advance

A New Deal authority says informal contacts among principal nations should begin soon to frame an international currency stabilization agreement before a general conference. The plan aims for an official foreign approach, with capitals in Europe receiving an off the record transmission. Officials expect limited progress until France resolves its gold predicament.

Europe France

White House Pushes Wage Policy Data and New Deal Split

The White House asks the labor department to compile all wage cutting and hour change reports for public use to back the administration stance. Republicans threaten to weaponize Roosevelt era speech as they press to curb federal power in a divisive national planning debate. Four of the eight Federal Reserve board members near seventy as calls to reform federal agencies grow.

White House Labor Department New Deal NRA Roosevelt New York Supreme Court Federal Reserve Board

Library theft puzzles authorities amid book disappearance

Authorities are puzzled over motive behind the disappearance of books from the Congressional Library as Congress members recall reading them. Boston bandits known for exploiting modesty may be behind the thefts, with warning of potential risk if they target burlesque performers.

Congressional Library

Portable farm brings cow to Broadway for city viewing

A portable farm visits Broadway offering New Yorkers a rare chance to see a cow among bulls, bears, and goats. The display aims to bring agricultural life to urban crowds and spark curiosity about farming.

Broadway

Hitler Expands Claim to Restore Colonies Citing Nonwar Stance

Hitler states Germany seeks its former colonies but offers no war plans and warns only an anti bandit expedition remains as an alternative option.

Hitler Germany

Echoes of Rio Grande College 1877 Anniversary Programs

Long ago ornate programs from Rio Grande College Gallia County unearthed in Jackson recall the first anniversary in June 1877 funded by Nehemiah and Permelia Atwood. Proceedings showcase valedictory by W J Fulton, salutatorian Ida B Haning, essays and declamations by T J Morgan Jennie V Giles Lucinda Sawyers J W Johnson and more with speakers from Jackson Rio Grande Oak Hill Thurman and Cora.

Rio Grande College Gallia County Jackson Nehemiah Atwood Permelia Atwood Atwoods Rio Grande Shakespearean and Ladies Literary Union W. J. Fulton Ida B. Haning T. Jay Morgan Jennie V. Giles Lucinda &. Sawyers J. W. Johnson T. E. Phillips America C. J. Chase J. D. Gillian Trudie B Haning Madge Frye Fulton Miss Haning Johnson H. A. Brandyberry T. J. Morgan Oak Hill L. L. Evans Thurman Thomas D. Davis Cora

Poets Corner Seeks Readers Verses for Messenger

Poets Corner invites Messenger readers to submit verses bearing name and address. The column includes contributors such as Robert Stewart from Tuppers Plains Ohio with hopeful lines about hope helping us bear ills and looking toward better things.

Messenger Robert Stewart Tuppers Plains Ohio

Notable quotes on industry and government figures

Dr. Robert Drew faults morons doing most work while Norman Bel Geddes warns of a radical era shift. Mayor LaGuardia cites government’s top role as preserving life as the federal response advances.

Robert 8. Drew Detroit LaGuardia

The Public Forum Letter Encourages Election Day Choices

Ada G Morris signs a 1935 letter urging readers to support Edna on election day while contrasting Effie and Edna. The writer implies national policy and daily struggle, using rural imagery of the sod, dew, mud, and gravel as metaphors for the ballot. Chester, May 31, 1935.

Effie Edna Ada G. Morris Chester

Redpath Chautauqua to Open in Athens June 27

Announcement was made of the Redpath Chautauqua to open in Athens on June 27. At the Pomeroy High School alumni banquet, officers elected included Clarence Hamm as president and R. G. Webster as second vice president with other officers named. John Bolin of George Washington University Law School was home for a two weeks’ vacation.

Athens Pomeroy High School Ralston Russell John Luts J. Ruppert Jefferson Nora D. Buchanan Ben Neutaling Clarence Hamm Aten Shain R. G. Webster Herman Kuntz Wyatt G. Plans Gertrude V. Stowe Louise Ebersbach Allen Chase John Bolin George Washington University Law School

Founders Day Banquet At College Aids Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Gamma Delta held a Founders Day banquet in the college cafeteria with alumni including Helen Copeland Grace Foster Maude Walker Grace Junod and Blanche Moler along with patronesses Mesdames Henerson Chubb Copeland Alderman Jones Grosvenor and Noss. A list of new telephone subscribers features numerous individuals and businesses such as W B Bartels Frank Clutts William Dailey Charles DeMolet Professor F C Landsitter Dr James E Stansbury Miss Ella Putnam Harry M Roach H Hildebrand Harry Jordan Emmett Carpenter and Butcher Buick Co. Athens High School participants included Harold Bentley Howard Bobo Mary Antoinette and Roy Goings with Fulwider Bobo Briley and Goins in the male quartette. Father John Josphe Fagan son of Mrs Mathew Fagan and Mt St Mary Seminary graduate appeared at his first mass as the parish’s first ordained priest.

Alpha Gamma Delta Helen Copeland Grace Foster Maude Walker Grace Junod Blanche Moler Mesdames Henerson Chubb Copeland Alderman Jones Grosvenor Noss W. B. Bartels Frank Clutts William Dailey Charles DeMolet F. C. Landsitter James E. Stansbury Ella Putnam Harry M. Roach H. Hildebrand Harry Jordan Julia Day Emmett Carpenter W. H. Brooks Elizabeth Beatty W. W. Clendenin Buick Company Athens High School Harold Bentley Howard Bobo Mary Antoinette Roy Goings Fulwider Bobo Briley Goins John Josphe Fagan Mathew Fagan Mt. St. Mary Seminary

Exemplary Sea Captain Inspires Cartoon Portrait

The piece profiles Captain Peter Johnson, 15 at shipboard start, 48 years as master with no profanity, liquor, or tobacco. He views his new vessel, the Floating Hospital of St John’s Guild, after May 13, and engineers note the ship’s 140 000 horsepower could power a city.

Peter Johnson Tonsberg Norway St. John's Guild

Katharine Forgives and Forges Escape With Michael

Katharine, entangled in love and danger, warns Michael Heatheroe of detectives seeking him. She devises a plan to help him flee to Harmon, then confronts a contentious kiss and a confession. Amid gossip and a doomed engagement to Sally Moon, their resolve tests amid the countryside lane and looming peril.

Katharine Strykhurst Michael Heatheroe Katherine Ber~tine Zoe Parker Katharine John Kaye Sally Moon Michael Sally Bane Michael Heatherpe

Fragmented OCR Note on Campaign and Dates

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a campaign and dates with unclear details. It suggests a discussion of political action and names but lacks complete identities or specifics necessary for full summarization.

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Paul Mallon Rosevelt Chambers Messrs Poets’ Corner Norman Bel Geddes the Public Forum Edna and F. E. Harshman Warren Border East State Street Alexander Howard Helen Border Columbus Harvey C. Baker East State Street Paul R. Brown George Clark E.D. Conway Louisville, Ky Fe Syndicate Grane Booteen Rgher Edinburg Milton Theoe Port Elgin Ontario Lew Mye Bradley Berd Wy PiTcHep Normandie General Electric Co Mabe McElliott Ca Harmon Minnesota
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