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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1937
Page
4
An editorial praising the steel settlement with its workers as a major improvement in American labor relations. It argues business and labor must earn public trust, praises Steel for wage and hour gains, and warns that political rhetoric harms industry. It calls for broader reforms through stable industry leadership and better homes and education.
The piece argues gasoline taxes totaling 18 cents per gallon, with 13 cents base price, 4 cents state tax, and 1 cent federal tax. It questions the high sales tax rates of 30.7 percent state and 7.7 percent federal, framing gasoline tax as a user toll for roads and not a luxury. It notes federal revenue is not earmarked but may be returned to highways, while state use is suggested for road upkeep.
In Washington a Supreme Court justice questioned whether Senators knew the impact of a retirement pay law that could bar several lawmakers from future judicial appointments. The piece notes recent high court decisions, President Roosevelt's sugar tax plan, and doubts about gold sterilization policy as well as a press club dinner featuring Amelia Earhart and Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes.
Poet's Corner invites readers to submit verses with name and address. This piece muses on the months from January snow through December holidays, listing seasonal scenes and famous names, ending with hope for a joyful new year.
Final arrangements for Court St flag purchase by the American Legion post. Read of operetta Lelawala with many students named from Athens High School. Community activities include library fund gift from Glouster PTA and social gatherings at local homes and clubs.
The Public Forum prints a signed letter praising the American Creed and Constitution. The writer urges modern readers to honor forefathers, Bible faith, and rugged liberty, questioning present complacency and urging timeless moral inspiration. Reverend V Ahlbrand signs from Chauncey, March 2.
The text argues that roads and streets must be supported without harming other public functions. It proposes developing earmarked revenue from untapped sources based on ability to pay to fund public works in Ohio.
Early settlers at Pomeroy Bend established crude schools soon after 1804 to educate youth and build a prosperous community. Samuel W. Pomeroy, from Boston, arrived in 184 after a long journey and led expeditions west of the Alleghenies chasing coal and salt riches. To Be Continued.
Daphne Brett a New York advertising executive rents her late father estate to Larry Smith and clashes with sister Jennifer who pursues Daphne's old beau Tucker Ainsley. Anne Cockerell comments on money ambitions and Daphne fears Jennifer's Village crowd.
Article explains mumps illness causes symptoms and spread. It notes common age range from five to fifteen years and risk in crowded settings like camps and factories. It describes contagion period and isolation guidance and mentions possible recurrence.
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