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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
4
Page four header shows publishing details for The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. The notice lists publisher Frederick W. Bush, Gordon K. Bush, and editors George Mer, Charles G. Harris. It includes associations, circulation audits, and office locations. Subscription rates are provided for various regions and timeframes.
The Supreme Court rebukes Jersey City's Mayor Hague for restricting civil liberties and free speech and press. The piece argues constitutional freedoms rely on public scrutiny and warns rulers that truth requires open discussion and multiple viewpoints.
In testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee Secretary Morgenthau labels the undistributed earnings tax as an irritant rather than a hindrance. The current form raises only limited revenue and may anger corporate controllers, while overall tax savings for average firms remain elusive.
A survey shows independent private merchants still thriving despite rumors of decline. More than four fifths of U.S. stores are privately owned and employ more help than labor groups, countering fears of centralization. Bob Burns welcomes a new baby son. Spain gives Hitler oranges as Mussolini praises Italy's military women.
In a Raymond Clapper column, the Supreme Court rules against Jersey City Mayor Hague’s suppression of free discussion tied to national labor law debates. The piece notes rising intolerance in Congress, immigration bills, and espionage tweaks, and mentions Hoover aiding Jewish victims of Nazis while publicizing the intolerance fight.
Bruce Catton reports Dr. Francis E Townsend expanding a mobilization to target lawmakers who voted down the Townsend bill. Flying squadrons of Townsend Club organizers will form 60 new clubs per district, starting in Southern Illinois and Texas, aiming to win more than 175 votes in Congress. Townsend says 2,000 clubs formed this year and 25-cent cards signing at 6,000 daily, with a June Indianapolis convention expected to draw about 14,000 delegates as a possible prelude to a new political party.
A collection of quiz Q and A covers topics on the National Railroad Adjustment Board size and selection, the gold standard era, atmospheric tides, the SATOR AREPO TENET OPERA ROTAS palindrome, magazine mailing costs, illiteracy rates among African Americans, cinema attendance since 1930, Farm Security Administration functions, and Canadians paying entry head tax in 1917.
A faded notice from a historical paper instructs sending questions to The Messenger’s Service Bureau in Washington. It warns that legal and medical advice cannot be provided and asks questions be mailed to 1613 IMB St. Washington, D. C., with a three cent stamp for reply.
In a city hospital many disturbed patients lack body water, with signs like dry lips and reduced urine. Salt administration, orally or by IV, plus fluids, lowered death rates and shortened agitation periods in cases tied to alcoholism and nervous disorders, under expert supervision.
In a tense confrontation at the police commissioner's office, Mary Franklin asserts she killed Duke Martin while Clem Shirley confesses the same into a chaotic scene. Fenelon and the commissioner question motive, then declare the case unsolved with Condon set to testify. Ladd, realizing the truth remains hidden, plans a risky next move as the story closes.
The Public Forum invites signed comments on current events. Writers should sign their letters and the signature will appear with the contribution. Please keep letters brief to allow multiple items daily.
Charles R. Larson of Portland Oregon writes The Messenger voicing concern for unemployed single men who cannot qualify for NYA CCE or old age pensions. He questions relief eligibility for singles, urges defense service fairness, and asks readers to share ideas on relief and military duty.
Taylor Ridge Church of Christ will host evangelistic services each evening this week led by O. W. Williams of McArthur with Rev. G. B. Courtney Chauncey in charge. Attendance rose Sunday evening and visitors were present. choir director Mrs. C. M. Anglin will provide music nightly.
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