Athens News Chronicle of Southeastern Ohio Circulation
The Athens news sheet covers a population of about 100000 across five counties in Southeastern Ohio. It lists affiliations with American Newspaper Publishers Association, Audit Bureau, and Inland Daily Press Association. It notes AP content rights and local news republication reserves and indicates second class mailing at Athens Post Office.
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Ohio
Nespaper
Athens
Nelsonvilleglouster
Logan- Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Gallipolis
American Newspaper Publishers Association Ito
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Obic Dailies
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Redistribution of income fails as a fix for inequality
The piece argues that broad redistribution of wealth does not raise the living standard. It cites 1929 and 1932 wage totals, shows equal division would cut earnings for many while leaving little for luxuries, and quotes Elbert Hubbard and Charles Kettering to claim high living standards depend on thinking and incentives rather than confiscation.
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Department of Commerce
Washington
America
Elbert Hubbard
Kettering
Time Lock Seeks to Curb Bank Robberies
Early tests of a delayed time lock show it limits loot by restricting access to most cash in vaults. Robberies may still occur but gains are reduced as vaults can only be opened minutes after activation. Small banks benefit by keeping less cash on counters.
White House turn toward hard line frustrates critics
In Washington the White House shows signs of hardening stance across policy. There is less conciliation and more assertiveness in congressional programs on stock market, securities, housing, and the labor board. Democratic senators fear backlash over Tugwell, hinting at possible repercussions for opposition.
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Washington
White House
NRA
AAA
Congressional
Stock Market
Securities, Housing
Land Labor Board
sCchise
Tugwell
Professor Tugwell
Roosevelt Plans Distant Hawaiian Trip Without Inner Circle
President Roosevelt prepares a six week trip to Honolulu breaking tradition by traveling farther from Washington than past presidents. He will not take any of his three secretaries or any newspaper reporters aboard his boat, signaling a highly private voyage.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Mr. Coolidge
Black Hills
Hoover
Mr. Roosevelt
Honolulu
Three press men barred from Roosevelt cruiser trip
Only three newsmen will accompany the presidential cruise, kept three miles offshore aboard a destroyer with radio contact only and no sight of the President. The White House cites space and Roosevelt’s preference for privacy, while observers suspect the trip aims to rest and avoid press attention.
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Washington
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Wilson
Paris
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Wall Street
Nourmahal
Japanese press hopes for Roosevelt Tokyo visit during Konoye trip
During Prince Konoye's visit Roosevelt courted a goodwill gesture with Japan. Officials criticize the maneuver while Tokyo hails Roosevelt’s reported suggestion of a Japanese statesmen delegation in Hawaii. The exchange appears aimed at offsetting Russia's recognition and shaping diplomacy.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Prince Konoye
Russia
Roosevelt
Hull
Tokio
Hawaii
President Japan talks cause White House stir
The article notes confusion after a Japanese spokesman claimed the President did not recall a statement. Prince Konoye suggested a Tokyo visit and the President said it would be impossible. A State Department official said the President would not receive Japanese statesmen in Hawaii or elsewhere, though this denial may not reach Tokyo.
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White House
Prince Konoye
Tokio
State Department
Hawaii
Robbers Abort Three Raids Over Small Stash
In a single state three separate raids aimed at stealing 10 000 to 20 000 dollars found only about one tenth of that sum ready. The robbers fled each time they could not wait for the time lock to be opened, marking a surprising failure across the attempts.
Texan Combines Garden Tools in One Device
A Texas inventor has merged multiple garden tools into a single device, aiming for versatility. The compact instrument promises to replace several separate implements, though users note it still requires effort to operate and adjust for different tasks.
It Seems to Me By Heywood Broun
Heywood Broun narrates a transcontinental tour with stops across multiple states including Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana and recalls engagements with Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan during the Brown Expeditionary Force. He notes not all objectives were achieved and mentions Bridgeport and Los Angeles as future goals.
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Heywood Broun
Manhattan Transfer
N. J
New York City
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Brown
Bridgeport
Los Angeles
Toledo
Syndicate column ideas face sales resistance and secrecy
The writer describes countless contacts with service staff and a newspaper editor who rejects his plan to run a syndicated column. He notes strong sales resistance, considers secrecy as a tactic, recalls Maude Adams as a model, but concludes delaying publication is a high risk and ultimately undecided.
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Maude Adams
Braun
Simpler plan for America and travel reflections
The speaker prefers a simplified view and abandons a plan to make America conscious, noting America has pressing matters. He returns from travels with belief that he is less provincial and cites experiences with newspaper men, skyscrapers, hotels, cops, and culture. Toledo tops his list, Chicago close behind, and St. Paul nearby.
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America
New York
Manhattan
Toledo
Chicago
St. Paul
The Rose Gift on Chicago Street Scene
A narrator recalls a vivid moment outside The Chicago Daily News where a plastered worker carried a pink rose and offered its scent to passersby. Most refused, creating a poignant image of shared beauty amid busy noon traffic, echoing the narrator's own failed attempt to sell violets.
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Chicago Daily News
WILPF Leader Dorothy Detzer Voices Peace and Defense Critique
Dorothy Detzer, secretary of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, argues streamlined transport won’t prevent wrecks at crossings and warns navies defend interests abroad rather than families at home, calling for focus on domestic safety.
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China
Dorothy Detzer
Women's International League For Peace and Freedom
Health Diet Through Time Shows Medical Advances
The article traces medical progress from 1833 to today, noting longer life expectancy, reduced deaths from influenza and encephalitis, and new disease controls. It credits physics, chemistry, and engineering for diagnostic tools, and predicts further gains from nutrition, birth control, and gland knowledge. It also remarks that future generations may be taller and healthier as research continues.
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Tropics
Point Out Dangers To Save Children From Water Tragedies
The essay argues that time dulls children's sense of danger and parents must actively protect them from water hazards. It recommends teaching by demonstration, showing currents, suck holes, cramp, and hidden docks, and stresses safer options like pools with lifeguards. It warns hundreds of children may drown yearly and urges proactive prevention.
Explanation of Yesterday's Cartoon Square and Circle
A diagram notes that a circle of 2.55 inches diameter matches a two inch square in circumference at 8 inches, yet the circle covers about 5.1 square inches of area while the square covers 4. The discussion references an inland seaport near Mon.
Public Forum Editor disputes Buchtel accident report
The Messenger's Public Forum argues the June 2 accident in Buchtel was misreported. It claims Mr. Thompson admitted driving the car and that Athens County officers would have summoned a physician if injuries were real. It also challenges Tolliver’s account of returning to Wright’s car and cites witnesses to support its view.
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the Messenger
Buchtel
Tolliver
Thompson
Laiely
Athens County
Roy Wright
Roaming American Playgrounds offers wide vacation ideas
The book surveys United States and Canada vacation options from coast to coast. It highlights seasides, lakes, rivers, mountains, fishing, quaint towns, resorts, and large highways, urging readers to explore destinations from Nantucket to Mackinac and Atlantic City to St. Augustine.
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John T. Faris
Adirondacks
New England
Nantucket
Mackinac
Monterey
St. Augustine
Atlantic City
Athens County Wolf Bounty and Prison Plan 1806
In 1806 Athens County commissioners set a wolf bounty of 38 dollars per scalp for pups and adults. They hired Joel Abbott for a vacant house to temporarily hold John Fleethart's body. Silas Dean and Samuel Brown petitioned for a road from the 25-Mile Tree on State to near the 34-Mile Tree on the Lancaster Road. Sheriff Robert Lingee petitioned for a road change to Strouds Run and Alvir Bingham.
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Athens County
Joel Abbott
John Fleethart
Silas Dean
Samuel Brown
Lancaester
Robert Lingee
Strouds Run
Alvir ‘Bingham
Arthur Coats
Jehie Gregor
Joseph Gutherie
Troy
Ames
Robert Fulton
Tso
Armste
Athens Township
Samuel Beaumont
Alesenc
Wheelabout
Williamscalp
William
Moses
Salt Lick
Met
Leonard Jewett
Joel A
Athens Country Club Hostess Shapes Local Club Scene
In Otherea denin Greece Athens Mrs Robert Wood hosted a local club at Athens Country Club. Gen Hell'n Maria Dawes stood as Republican presidential candidate at the Cleveland convention. Ed McWilliams known as Mac Pht Ded O A student who with Frank toured the country in Thal legians is here for commence of Mr and Mrs Ralph Lewis Cassie guests at B L Clarence. Liggett attended the 4 convention at Youngston. Ben Fauser longtime owner of the open market here for 13 years. Prof and Mrs C L Martziff Hatch Mrs N Hoteon Mon tored to Cocilville for the period.
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Ed McWilliams
O. A
Frank
Thal Legians
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