The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger published weekdays except Saturday with a large Sunday edition. Located in Athens Ohio, it serves five counties and surrounding communities. Subscription rates include 4.50 per year, 2.50 for six months, and shorter periods from 15 cents to 50 cents weekly.
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Wider executive powers urged to cope with economic crisis
Owen D. Young argued in a Notre Dame commencement speech that the government’s split powers hinder crisis response and proposed considering extraordinary presidential authority. He blamed high tariffs for creating a boom and faulted speculative gains for destabilizing the economy, noting a lack of leadership and trained officials to marshal forces.
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Tax Bill Turns on Gangsters in a Roundabout Way
The article parodies a new income tax provision aimed at illegal profits, noting it could force bootleggers and racketeers to pay tax or face prison. It argues the system is a humorous but blunt tool in enforcing laws against crime for money rather than crimes against life or decency.
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Convicted Caldwell Bank Robbers Face Long Prison Terms
Three men convicted in the Caldwell bank robbery of May 18 face lengthy sentences, two guilty without mercy and one with mercy recommendation. Nearly a dozen customers confronted the robbers but no one was hurt, most funds recovered and returned to the bank, with Ohio’s bank crime record praised as unusually safe and well guarded.
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Rise of Hitler and the Versailles Treaty
The article traces how Hitler and the fascist rise in Germany stems from the Treaty of Versailles. It argues his ascent is driven by broader grievances and political manipulation rather than personal genius, warning that events in Europe may move toward a climactic, uncertain outcome.
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Broadway's shifting tides mark Cohan departure to Hollywood
From Broadway’s own George M. Cohan comes a final note on changing times as his Knickerbocker Building offices are ordered abandoned and staff urged westward to Hollywood. The piece notes other fading eras, new ventures, and a cheery aside about Adolph Lewisohn taking singing lessons.
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Answers to Curiosities From The Athens Messenger
A reader service answers questions on topics from travel of salmon to Marie Antoinette’s daughter and Stonehenge ownership. It explains a cappella meaning, the status of public land value, and air travel classification with concise historical details.
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Buddy Hates Going to School in Poem Verse
A poem describes Buddy a mild boy who resists school and dislikes his teacher. He is gloomy on Sundays and frantic on Mondays, while his elder brothers and many others are eager for books. The narrator admits a similar dislike from past youth.
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Revision of Germany's Treaty Burden Sparks Crises
A call rejects the reparations burden and the treaty's sole war guilt. The author charges the men who drafted the treaty with creating the present crisis and insists Germany cannot bear the penalties alone.
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Germany
Thought for Today: Exodus Quotation and Reflection
A brief devotional note references Exodus 32 33 with a warning about sin and divine response. The line includes a biblical citation and a stray word pitch ers trailing.
Cartoon Explains Mass Ear-Taking in 1598 Korean War
Explanation of yesterday cartoon notes a mound of ears used by Japanese forces after the 1598 battle in Korea. It claims 10 000 pairs were taken as a symbol of triumph with Chinese interference cited. Future panel teased: The Billion Year Old Tree.
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Tax fairness argument for broad sales tax across society
Troy Farmer argues in The Messenger letters page for a universal sales tax to replace or supplement property taxes. He contends farmers bear disproportionate burdens in Athens County and rural townships, cites high school bonds and open markets, and urges all who benefit from government to pay taxes, including motorists facing gas taxes. June 6, 1932. Coolville Ohio.
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Commemd for City Finances by Sid Sherrard
A reader from Athens Ohio commends city finance reporting by City Treasurer Sid Sherrard. The letter argues taxpayers lack information on city and county costs and taxes and criticizes how funds are raised and spent. It notes inspectors visiting a local business and criticizes tax collection, urging change in taxation during hard times. Athens June 6, 1932.
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Athens
Reno buoyancy belt debut with Prudence Edgar demo
The buoyant life preserver touted as one third the weight and three times the buoyancy of a cork belt is presented by inventor Jesse W. Reno. Prudence Edgar of New Ark demonstrates the device.
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Prudence Edgar
Newark
Washington June Beauties Highlight Nation’s Capital
The piece extols Washington in June with parks monuments and magnified views from Potomac Park. It promotes rail and auto travel, shade for families, and a government maintained Potomac Park lodging option. It notes Ulysses S. Grant III’s stewardship of the city’s beauty and urges families to visit with children to see the White House and Washington Monument. It ends with a reference to the Supreme Court chamber and a relocation plan for the court.
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Athens High School joins National Honor Society chapter
Principal Russell Rupp announced Athens High School has a National Honor Society chapter. Sgt. Samuel Woodfill of Kentucky, named by Pershing as a top WWI hero, visited Athens. City bids for a storm sewer contract drew the largest field yet, with Bart Davidson among bidders. A fourth pig club formed in New Marsh field by six boys. After 68 citizenship exams, Athens city clubs will welcome new citizens. Irene Martin of England qualified as the first woman surveyor. Twenty years ago Dr. C S McDougall attended a B and O surgeons meeting in Philadelphia.
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Understanding Children by Sir W Beach Thomas Explored
A review of Sir W Beach Thomas article on child understanding. It argues children see hear and sense differently from adults and questions overbearing modern training. The piece advocates natural development honoring instinct while noting progress from rigid parenting.
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Capitol feud flares as Hoover and Garner clash in debt and relief policy
In Washington the rising feud between President Hoover and Speaker Garner intensifies over debt moratorium talk and pork barrel accusations. Hoover derides Garner while Garner accuses the president of politics, staging a dramatic confrontation amid pension and unemployment relief battles.
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Taft Aims for New Supreme Court House Built in DC
The piece recalls Chief Justice Taft's push for a new Supreme Court building and notes he never saw it finished. It urges visiting the old Supreme Court room in Washington and reflects on a government era of simplicity and efficiency and Washington’s city as the Federal City.
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Two ideas for the old courtroom debated as court’s future
Proposals split between restoring annual sessions in the old room to honor tradition and converting the Supreme Court chamber into a world court annex to issue orders for the United States. The note highlights Folger Shakespeare library nearby as a landmark.
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