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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1925
Page
4
Medill McCormick, brilliant yet frail in body and fiercely public minded, dies at 47 after a life in politics and diplomacy. His sister Ruth Hanna McCormick, widow of a leading statesman, is praised as a potential carrier of his progressive influence for public life.
Senator Borah calls for an immediate extra session of Congress to tackle unfinished work. He argues Congress must be organized to act, and that better men could handle the task, rather than waiting until next year.
The text argues that without Congress reform into an operable body, it will avoid extra sessions as long as it has no functioning structure. It asserts that until reorganization occurs, lawmakers will resist convening additional sessions even when tasks await action.
The text critiques overreliance on labels like mere lawyer and mere politician. It argues to move beyond mere ness amid specialization, praising the rare Rooseveltian figure who is an intelligent amateur of many things. It contrasts rank amateurs with mere specialists who know little beyond their niche.
A critical pamphlet-like piece argues that some lawmakers profess loyalty to the law while opposing its enforcement and align with the party only for perks. It condemns senators and representatives who betray the party in a major national campaign yet seek credit from its victory.
The Pan American Union launches two monthly radio programs to introduce U S audiences to Latin American music. Latin composers and artists perform, with English translations of love songs, and future nights will feature Mexico and Pershing discussions. The effort aims to deepen cross continental ties through music.
The piece reflects on future development and the 112,000,000 people present, urging hard work and hopeful progress reminiscent of Calvin Coolidge era values. It frames the nation as a land of opportunity and growth with emphasis on perseverance by men and women.
The Supreme Court rules the act constitutional, granting the national government power to protect fish and game interests. Monterey Fish Products Co must stop diverting fish fit for human consumption into fertilizer.
The proposal targets exploiters who turn underage labor into profit, seeking stronger penalties and oversight. Advocates argue protecting children from economic coercion is essential, while opponents worry about enforcement burdens.
The Supreme Court split on upholding a child protection act while some justices supported it. The court did affirm protections for fish and game, but the broader child safeguards may come later.
Vice President Dawes did not disappoint his allies and jolted the Senate on his inaugural day. He vows not to be kingly nor allow senatorial frogs to perch on his back while denouncing the one man filibuster and raising the sacred nature of Senate rules above other laws.
A fragment notes praise as gratifying to all and describes men as red blooded, yet warns that excess would be inappropriate or harmful. The tone hints at moderation amid strong bias without specifying people or events.
The passage criticizes filibusterers while praising lawmakers like Borah and La Follette. It notes Long Beach California creating a flying base and landing field for hydroplanes, urging other cities to follow as a national flying policy remains unsolved.
In Texas between Quana and Stamford, explorers report the world’s greatest potash beds with a superior grade to German potash. The beds contain fossils of extinct monsters, later deemed useful by Providence. The discovery promises Texas can sustain large scale cultivation and feed the earth’s population.
Miss Sharlot M. Hall, famed Arizona poetess, wore a copper mesh gown to the inauguration. Designer Mrs. Susan Patton of Phoenix created the copper dress, highlighting local pride and copper mines.
A collage of Q and A items covers officials in the president's cabinet, Ada Jones on tour, Sino Japanese relations post Washington Conference, U S pavement miles by state, Liberty Bell weight, potato bug spread in 19th century, world languages, first opera Daphne and Euridice, cable link Seattle Sitka, Godey Lady's Book 1831, railway postal clerks exam corrections, maple tree pruning, and a note about Indiana accidents.
Eastern standard time listings show WEAF New York and many sister stations scheduling stories, concerts, lectures, and hourlong programs including Victor Hour with international acts, college talks, and orchestras. Also note silent stations and management reserves discretion.
The body of Helen Reichert of Canton ill, a music student who had been missing, was found at noon today in a small stream flowing through Leipzig's city center. Her parents had traveled from the United States to aid the search.
Everett Sanders of Indiana succeeds C Bascom Slemp as private secretary to President Coolidge on March 4. The 43 year old ex congressman from Terre Haute must blend diplomacy with loyalty, handle access to the president, and keep his own influence discreet, while winning trust from lawmakers.
Concord Mass March 11 city prepares 150th anniversary of the Concord Bridge battle opening April 19 and 20 with a parade flags floats and a reenactment at the Old North Bridge. Congress funds support events and Marine Band engagement sought along with track meet baseball game and fireworks.
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