Athens Stressenger Page Four Rates and Subscriptions
Local notices list subscription rates for the Athens Stressenger and related publications. Rates shown include one year four fifty, six months two fifty, ten weeks one dollar, with postage and foreign office fees apply. Access through Rome or foreign offices for obervary card details.
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New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Rome
Carter
It & Week
Athena Gala
Melyn Morgen Vinton
Washington
Failure at the Source Explores Roosevelt Era Hardship
A critical piece argues that six years of New Deal policy have failed the hungry and unemployed. It blames federal spending, misdirected relief, and political promises, urging readers to seek accountability at the source of misery and power.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Time to be cautious on Fourth of July celebrations
The article warns that firecrackers and holiday travel will boost injuries this Fourth of July. It notes burns and tetanus from powder wounds threaten thousands of children during school breaks and stresses avoiding the risks of a multi‑holiday weekend. It urges greater caution rather than repeating risky horse and buggy era practices.
Meeting Draws Big Crowd Promise Free Meal
A free meal incentive is expected to boost attendance at the meeting, as organizers anticipate record turnout. Local officials and community groups promote the event to maximize participation.
Murphy as Justice Chief Faces Criticism and Speculation
Washington observers question Attorney General Murphy's aggressive style and rapid political gestures after his Michigan defeat. They note graft prosecutions, speeches, honorary degrees, and patronage linked to southern senators while doubting fit for the job and hints he seeks higher office.
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Washington
Michigan
Frank Murphy
White House
Murphy
Department of Justice
Tommy Corcoran
University of Louisiana
Richard Lewhe
WPA
Tom Heflin
Alabama
Roosevelt
Lr Southern
Waterway plan could link Pickwick to Gulf via Tombigbee
Washington reports push for a 66 million dollar rivers and harbors bill to carve a nine foot waterway from Pickwick Dam Tennessee to Mobile Alabama with locks and dams to Demopolis. Rankin asserts benefits for TVA flood control and gulf access, tying trade with Japan into broader strategic stakes.
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Pickwick Dam
Tennessee
Mobile
Ala
Senate
Tombigbee
Gulf
Demopolis
John E. Rankin
Mississippi
Tennessee Valley
Mississippi Valley
Tombigbee Valley
Questions and Answers on Librarians Taxes and Aviation
A quiz style item lists answers: U S 1934 35 shows 3808 full time and 8770 part time librarians in public school libraries. Public Salary Tax Act of 1939 approved April 12. solid rubber tires may blow out when overloaded or over sped due to heat from rubber flexing with gases from thermal decomposition. Vernon Castle served a year in the British Royal Flying Corps and flew about 200 missions over enemy lines.
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United States
U. S. Office of Education
Congress
Vernon Castle
British
Royal Flying Corps
The Messenger's Service Bureau notice at 1018 13th St
A public service notice from The Messenger's Editor invites readers to mail questions to The Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington. It states legal and medical advice cannot be given and requests reply stamps for inquiries.
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Washington
Afl
Messenger
Service Bureau
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Flight pilots describe temporary blindness during aerobatic maneuvers
British experts study amaurosis in pilots during high speed loops and sudden turns. Symptoms include blurred vision, blue haze, numb facial area, and weakness, lasting from 1 to 20 seconds. Cause linked to centrifugal blood flow. prevention schemes include body bending and adjustable seats.
Public Forum Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The Public Forum section invites comments on current events. Writers must sign their letters and the contributor’s name should appear with the piece. Letters should be concise so many can be printed daily.
Who Is My Neighbor from The Messenger
Cassius Cloust on writes from Carbon Hill June 23 urging readers to act as neighbors to all, citing Luke and the parable of the Good Samaritan. He criticizes churches for neglecting the needy and argues every soul has enduring value beyond wealth.
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Faditor
Christ
Jerusalem
Jericho
Cassius Clouston
Carbon Hill
Golfing intrigue on the Ganning lawn unfolds
Roy Herring, posing as Baskerville’s cousin, offers golf coaching to Wilfrid Peyton to gain an edge in a match that could decide Barbara Ganning’s future. Barbara pressures Roy on a secret marriage plan while Ronald and Wilfrid press their suits. The scene ends with a deal to be continued.
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Royalton
Augustus Herring
Gey
Scar
Barbara Ganning
Ronald
Wilfred
Barbara
Ganning
Inder Baskerville
Wilfrid Peyton
Ever
Anow
Wilfrid
Roy
Henry Picard
Baskerville
Ron
Herring
Mr. Herring
The Coal Bill and Miner Relief in Ohio Letter
Poets and readers contribute verses about the coal bill and miners relief. Blanche Slay of Glouster Ohio argues for fair year round wages and education funding while a Winnipeg tweak notes a city campaign for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II visit cutting relief ranks by 240 workers.
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Blanche Slay
Glouster
Winnipeg
Man
George VI
Elizabeth I
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