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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Era Details and Rates

The Athens Messenger shows 1825 founding by Frederick W. Bush Prolisher, 1896 to 1929 run details, weekday editions plus a large Sunday issue. Publisher Gordon K Bush and editor Charles S Harris lead the paper, with affiliations to U P and circulation audits and订 rates for subscriptions.

Frederick W. Bush THE ATHENS MESSENGER @ HERALD PRINTING CO Gordon K Bush Charles 5. Harris

Right Direction for Youth Camp Sparks Community Hope

A call to create a summer camp for underprivileged children urges generous support and public awareness. The piece argues lack of privilege drives crime costs and that expanding use of public buildings and leadership could trigger broad community programs for youths and adults alike.

Warning of censorship in press columns fronting White House access

The notice warns newspapers that confidential weekly letters to editors will be discontinued. The White House Correspondents Association bars members from sharing behind the scenes views not yet fit for publication after a correspondent’s libelous letter reached the President. Such action is to protect standards and President’s influence over news releases.

Washington News White House Roosevelt Correspondents Association Washington

Washington Eyes Labor Push Among Federal Workers

Washington weighs a shift as the CIO moves to organize federal employees, challenging AFL influence amid millions on the federal payroll. Officials fear new unionism could boost demands for higher pay and job protections, shaping political leverage for job seekers.

Republicans Stir To Life After Election Silence

Raymond Clapper notes a quiet revival in Republican activity under Senator Bridges. They push to defeat Roosevelt Court plan and press Administration to prosecute alleged mail interference amid steel strike tensions.

Raymond Clapper Washington Roosevelt Supreme Court Senator Bridges New Hampshire

Republican Party Revives Campaign Drive Amid Shifting Alliances

Senator McNary of Oregon issues a critique of the Roosevelt era and invites anti New Deal Democrats to join a revived Republican push. Senator Vandenberg leads renewed activity advocating social security revision and labor reforms to curb labor power and balance employer obligations.

Republican National Committee National Committee McNary Oregon Senate Jefferson Island William Hard Charlie Michelson Senator Vandenberg Senate Judiciary Committee

Unemployment Census Sparks Washington Debate

A surge of support and bills prompts a push to define unemployment for a nationwide census. Analysts foresee a cumulative, up to date tally, possibly aided by the US Employment Service, with a postman delivering monthly statistics. The Court Reorganization bill faces a sharp Judiciary Committee critique and a large distribution by Uphold the Constitution.

Senator Black Alabama Jefferson Island White House United States Employment Service National Committee To

Debate Sours in Public Square Over Administration Bill

Opponents struggle to find champions as public debate is sought with the Administration. The Columbia Broadcasting System offers air time for the first week of July while Senator Wheeler agrees to meet challengers. Attorneys General Cummings Interior Secretary Ickes and Agriculture Secretary Wallace are reportedly unavailable.

Columbia Broadcasting System Wheeler Cummings Interior Ickes Agriculture Wallace

President Aims at Federal Reorganization Amid Labor Backdrop

In Washington the question of payroll and work drives gains for unions. Workers oppose any economy that would cut pay and show interest in CIO leadership under John L. Lewis who helped oppose the President. The President plans to reorganize federal bureaus to save costs. The coming weeks promise political drama.

CIO John L. Lewis Lewis Washington

Public Forum on rights and the CIO strike in Ohio

Athens reader J D Markman argues Governor Davey acted to protect all sides in the steel strike and questions the demand to sign CIO contracts. He warns mob rule threatens American rights and cites fear of Communist influence and lost wages.

the Messenger Davey CIO John Lewis Russia Germany Italy O. K Ohio Congress Senate Guv J. D. Markman Athens

Summer and history notes from Athens County

A compact column recalls events from ten and twenty years ago in Athens County. Highlights include Miss Ruth Jones and Miss Dorothy Woodward at Clarkston Michigan, a Dayton Girl Scout Camp swimming instructor, Margaret Devlin’s approaching wedding shower, and Dairy Association picnic plans.

Ruth Jones Dorothy Woodward Clarkston, Mich Louise Daggett Dayton John DeMolet Charles DeMolet Margaret Devlin T. H. Johnson S. C. Hartman Ohio Athens County Dairy Association

Reducing menus show 1000 to 1200 calorie plans

Diet outlines by E M Geraghty provide three day reducing menus. Breakfasts feature orange grapefruit and cereal with milk, lunches include jellied salmon or moek-turtle soup with fruit and salad, dinners pair roast veal or fowl with vegetables and fruit.

Morris Fishbein E. M. Geraghty

Modern Judaism on workers rights and arbitration stance

The passage cites Rabbi Barnett Bricker affirming workers inviolable rights and a push for arbitration over conflict, Chamberlain urging caution to preserve world peace, Lady Astor noting fewer strikes but rising protest, and John Barrymore describing himself as a family man despite multiple marriages.

Barnett Bricker America Lady Nancy Astor

Fire ruins Market House and City Prison in Gallipolis 1870

In Gallipolis on April 28 1870 a fire destroyed the Market House and City Prison. Prisoner David Viney died in the blaze after being left asleep in custody. Allegations pointed to arson by Jesse Warwick, who fled the county but was later released, and Warwick faced examination. The building later served as a fire station and finally a tinsmith shop.

Gallipolis Market House David Viney Marshal Langley Viney Langley Jesse Warwick Harrisburg Warwick Third Ave Charles Leeper

Little Lads in Overalls and a Caution on War

Poet's Corner prints a reader verse by Messenger Readers about boys in overalls loving fireworks and toy soldiers. The piece laments war's horrors and hopes area children remain detached from real conflict, urging peace and care for mothers.

Brookdale Farm Heiress Returns Amid Debt and Auction

Carol Clayton returns to the Brookdale horse-breeding farm in Saratoga after two years in London to face her father Jim Clayton's death and a $76,000 debt held by bookmaker Duke Bradley. She plans to marry later to pay him, and auctions Moon Bay, her grandfather's last colt, to raise funds to cover the debt.

London Carol Clayton Brookdale Saratoga Claytons Hartley Madison Jim Clayton Duke Bradley Jim Carol Duke Moon Bay Grandfather Clayton Mrs. Madison Harvey Hartley

Moon Bay sale fuels Brookdale duel over Moon Ray

Carol Clayton brokers a high stakes horse sale at Brookdale Farm where Hartley Madison wins Moon Ray for ten thousand dollars. Duke Bradley plays crowd gambit while Carol faces risk of scandal and vows secrecy as romantic tangle thickens.

Carol Duke Hartley Moon Ray Brookdale Hartley Madison Newport Mrs. Madison Duke Bradley Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Corp

Largest limestone coffin weighs sixty tons in Cairo museum

A 60 ton limestone coffin, measuring 12 feet 6 inches by 7 feet 6 inches by 4 feet, has been placed in the Cairo museum. It was discovered in a Cairo tomb.

Cairo

Talent Gets Full Sway Roller Skate Tap Dancer

In San Leandro California the parents of 19 year old Vicky White consented to her pursuing a lifelong ambition shared by her mother and three sisters to become a roller skate tap dancer. To train she and family members moved from an apartment to a private house.

San Leandro Cal U.R Vicky White

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