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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
4
The Athens Messenger, established 1825, published weekdays and a large Sunday edition. It lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Frederick W. Bush, editor Charles H. Harris, and affiliations with United Press and several press and advertising associations.
Mail subscription rates in advance for Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton and Washington Counties. One Year four dollars fifty cents Six months two dollars and fifty cents Ten weeks one dollar. One week five cents. Extra postage rates in other zones on application.
Paul B. Sommers of the National Board of Fire Underwriters argues that Americans, though only seven percent of the world’s population, own a majority of wealth. He cites home and auto ownership, radio use, bank savings, stockholding, and dividends as evidence of “Double Duty Dollars” fueling employment and national security, while warning against state control eroding civilization.
The piece outlines cost examples for newspaper pages in The New York Times and The Detroit News, magazine space in The Saturday Evening Post and Life, and radio time for Chase & Sanborn on NBC. It notes page rates, back-cover premiums, and regional radio group pricing, illustrating the high costs of big time advertising.
A call to bolster local Boy and Girl Scout troops urges homefront effort for true Americanism. The piece notes shortages of leadership and equipment while condemning state child militarization and depicting Athens County Scouts aiding families in need amid wartime fears.
Raymond Clapper notes Alf Landon’s Boston speech blaming rebels on both sides including business and political leaders who oppose the administration’s policies. He cites collective bargaining and Wagner Act flaws, and explains how opposition halts reforms like wages and hours amendments.
Governor Landon criticizes anti government sentiment and calls for sensible regulation of certain business enterprises. He argues government must dominate when needed but also seek a middle ground to avoid extremes from both sides, aiding recovery and public interests.
The passage notes the U S Chamber of Commerce urging repeal of the wages and hours act while stock market committees push SEC to restore old manipulation practices. The administration resists and vows to roll back reformers with renewed vigor, insisting no concessions. Corcoran then claims vindication as the administration resumes its tough stance.
Bruce Catton notes government cement bidding shifts as Henry J. Kaiser enters cement making with Permanente Corporation. The Shasta Dam award undercuts rivals by over 1.5 million dollars, despite protests over bidder qualifications and delivery terms, with Comptroller General Brown approving the bid. The project is part of the 170 million dollar Central Valley Project on the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers.
The text emphasizes teaching good citizenship from Cub Scouts to Senior Scouts, little regard for gear while a dime at home signifies food. It argues to preserve America’s spirit by engaging every segment of life in youth programs.
A set of Q and A style notes covers personal magnetism of watches, state land for tax delinquencies in Arkansas, oily hair care, Chile earthquakes, foreign tree donations to Washington, college student work earnings, British Commonwealth members, and sending airmail to Brazil via Miami. Each item provides concise guidance or facts from the period.
Instructions advise sending questions to The Messenger Service Bureau in Washington for factual inquiries. It warns that legal and medical advice cannot be given and states an address for correspondence at 1013 13th St. NW Washington D C and to enclose a three cent stamp for reply.
Bart Whittaker and Iris quarrel over dining out and finances then pursue a credit driven plan to stock a shop selling washers radios and appliances. The couple sinks deeper into debt as Bart accepts installment terms to expand the business and they depart for a delayed three week honeymoon with Iris flaunting a diamond ring purchased on credit.
The article urges early tooth brushing with a mixed diet and explains toothbrush choices. It reviews brush size bristle firmness and cleaning efficiency, recommends brushing motions, and stresses cleanliness and proper storage including using two brushes and avoiding travel with a loose stored brush.
Dexter area social notes list visits and gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Harley Amos hosting the Dexter Ladies Aid Society and multiple local families visiting relatives in Middleport Columbus Rutland and Galloway. Ohio University summer sessions attendances and DAR meeting at Mrs. F W Winn are noted along with garden lore about the regal lily.
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