Athens Messenger masthead overview and affiliations
The Athens Messenger lists publishers Gordon K Bush and Prederick W Bush with Gerald Printing Co. It serves Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis and surrounding communities in five Southeastern Ohio counties. It is a member of American Newspaper Publishers Association and Ohio Select List Audit Bureau. Postal and circulation details referenced.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Gerald
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr Charles
Barris
Ohio
Albens Nelson Villeglouster
Logan
Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville-Gallipolis
American Newspaper
Oblshers Association
T Bureau of Circulation
Associated Y Prese Association
Onto Dathies
Inland
Darull Lessee
Viegrap Associations
New Billion Dollar Plan Looms In Washington
President unveils a billion dollar program to aid the destitute as NRA debates and tax warnings ripple through Capitol Hill. Johnson pushes shorter hours and higher wages while Rainey laments Senate conservatism and warns of veteran benefits driving taxes. The plan envisions shifting CWA, farming reforms, and six months of local relief jobs amid vast federal spending.
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Johnson
NRA
Rainey
Congress
Capitol
House
Capitol Hill
Ohio Village
Senate
CWA
New Burdens From Proposed Ohio Tax Changes
The piece predicts a universal retail sales tax and an earned income tax as likely next steps, noting Washington may pursue the same. Ohio faces a looming budget shortfall around 64 million dollars with a patched current year program. It warns that a broad sales tax with no exemptions would hit business hard and urges public input to Columbus representatives.
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Ohio
Washington
Columbus
Fractions and New Math Era urged by Eastern School Man
An eastern school leader urged a “new mathematical era” speaking to Ohio teachers. He called for easier mathematics that can be understood by young minds, noting that most adults have hazy knowledge of fractions and algebra. His plea aimed to improve foundational math understanding for students.
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Ohio
Peek Back On Top In New Deal Export Financing Scheme
Washington dispatch reports turmoil at the State and Commerce departments as George N. Peek regains influence. After a brief setback when the plan to fund exports was limited to Russia, the President broadened it to include Cuba and other nations.
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Washington
State and Commerce
Hull
Roper
George N. Peek
Mr. Peek
Russia
Cuba
Peek Tugwell alliance reshapes farm aid plans
A longtime rival undercuts rivals as Professor Tugwell and Mr. Peek team at a White House gathering to push a foreign trade scheme. They propose funding domestic exporters with IOUs rather than lending abroad, aiming to lift farm commodity prices while Republicans cheer veterans and air mail issues. The piece also notes tangle in math education and a royal quip about the Swedish king.
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Mr. Peek
Professor Tugwell
White House
Tugwell
Peek
State and Commerce
Great Britain
France
France, Et al
LO. U.'s
Congress
House
Senate
Reed, Metcalf
Kean
Jim Byrnes
Byrnes
McGraw dies presiding figure of early Giants era
In Miami on February 27 Joe Williams hands a telegram confirming John McGraw's death at 10am. The piece recalls McGraw's leadership, bringing young players from coal mines to major league stardom, and his impact on team culture and hospitality.
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Miami
Joe Williams
Jacksonville
McGraw
Marlin
Matty
Merkle
Larry Doyle
Henry Fabian
Star
God
Brown
The Minds of Freud and McGraw in Baseball lore
The essay contrasts Sigmund Freud and John McGraw with insights on their approaches. It traces McGraw’s impact on players like Merkle and Marquard, notes his blunt management style, and highlights the enduring partnership with Mathewson. It ends with observations on McGraw’s generosity and business dealings.
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Sigmund Freud
John McGraw
Vienna
McGraw
Fred Merkle
Merkle
Marlin
Hick
McGrawe
Rube Marquard
Ferdie Schupp
Alcohol and tobacco relation to angina pectoris
Dr Morris Fishbein reports a study of 1500 adults with and without angina pectoris. Smoking excess shows no clear link to the disease. Alcohol abstainers are common in both groups. heavy drinkers are few among patients but common among those without angina. The author cautions against relying on small alcohol doses for protection, given other risk factors.
About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
Inhibitions act as policemen of character guiding conduct yet can harm when overly rigid. A rigid upbringing in a prejudiced community breeds guilt and unhappiness, while balanced self control allows joy and normal behavior. Conscience should temper impulses without stifling healthy experience for a balanced adult life.
They Say and Social Reflections of Belief
A jumble of quotes and comments on risk taking and religion. Clyde Beatty advocates parachuting for excitement over animal demonstrations while a report critiques the surplus of weak churches unable to fund full-time ministers. The text references John J. McGraw and celestial imagery in a satirical tone.
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Institute of Social and Religious Research
Starchy the starch eater an iconic San Antonio figure
A long familiar San Antonio character named Starchy real name Andrew Jackson kept an odd diet of only starch. Donors included many wash women who saved weekly starch for him, making him a notable local figure in years past.
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San Antonio
Texas
Starchy
Andrew Jackson
Boot
Thies
Public Forum Critiques CWA Real Estate Roles and Mortgage Relief
The writer attacks CWA funding for private property improvements and criticizes how public utilities and regulations affect home ownership. He blames group insurance, federal state bureaus, and money lending for foreclosures and urban decay, urging mortgage relief and preferential employment support.
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the Messenger
CWA
PWA
U. S. Civil Service Commission
New World
America
Treasury Departments
Treasury
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