Opposed to World Average Wages Despite Economic Dreams
The piece argues against federal plans for a world average wage, warning it would drag up global wages at the expense of American living standards. It laments wage reductions, slumping purchasing power, and rising government control while praising American workers' stance in recent years. It critiques socialist aims and warns of nationalization of property and unemployment doles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Europe
Easing the Way to Death in Alabama Clemency Policy
The piece argues capital punishment remains cruel with Governor Bibb Graves delaying notice of clemency denial to condemned prisoners to preserve hope until the last moment. It notes strong disagreement but credits Graves for humane intent and acknowledges the overall cruelty of executions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibb Graves
Alabama
Prices Rise Amid Recovery Push Says Wallace Forecasts
The piece notes rising living costs as the recovery lags, with Secretary Wallace predicting meat prices up 32 percent by 1936. Beef and pork projected up 22 percent by July 1, and porterhouse and bacon likely to become scarce by year end. The Consumers Lobby warns shoppers bear the heavy burden.
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Wallace
People’s Lobby
AAA
Master Spy Von Sosnowski Faces An Uneasy Escape
The German government beheaded two women for espionage and then captured Baron George Von Sosnowski, the so called mastermind. He was not executed but sent to Poland and freed in exchange for German spies held by Polish authorities.
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New York
Baron George von Sosnowski
Poland
von Sosnowski
Centenarian’s Short Crop Hint Cited In City Opinion
A 101 year old Chicago woman says longevity hinges on minding one’s own business and cautions that attention to personal affairs explains the broader trend. The comment reflects a broader postwar push toward reform in people and businesses.
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Chicago
The News Behind the News on Europe’s Balkan Fault Line
Paul Mallon surveys how the Greek crisis echoes through Bulgaria Turkey and France as a web of alliances and amplifiers. He notes hidden legal tricks in New Deal publicity and TVA voter qualification schemes reflecting broader power plays and manipulation risks.
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Washington
Europe
Bulgaria
Aegean Sea
Greece
Turkey
France
Italy
Jugoslavia
Congressman's Bribe Charge Rejected Over Airfield Post
A Commerce Department official suspected a bribery attempt by a Congressman who urged reappointment for an airfield inspection employee. Secretary Roper found a misunderstanding, reinstating the employee. The Congressman, if any value existed, secured the job without offering a bribe.
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Commerce Department
Air Field Inspection Service
Commerce
Roper
Return to the Good Old Days of Private Affairs
The piece argues private affairs should be sacred and that meddling neighbors are to be snapped back with a response. It contrasts past self reliance with current mass action against private business conduct and urges individuals to resist outside interference.
Community notices and social events from Athens area
A 44-person country club bridge party produced prize winners Mrs Alonzo Palmer and Mr Charlies Pickering. Sayre Study Circle meets Saturday at Mrs R J Studer’s 155 Grosvenor. Athens Boy Scouts to direct traffic Saturday afternoon and evening per Athens County Automobile Club. Fashion notes foresee fuller higher skirts. Home Guards gather 2 PM Saturday at the Methodist Church. Miss Mabel Poston of Nelsonville visits Miss Margaret Lax. Ohio University Alumni Club formed Thursday with Thurman L Morgan elected president. Mrs G R Walker and Mrs J A Palmer host T N T Club dinner. Friends surprise Miss Mildred Banks for birthday. Dr and Mrs W N Alderman return from Daytona Beach. Mrs L Poston accompanied them to Florida and stops in Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs George Whipple arrive from Columbus to visit niece Mrs P B Lawrence and nephew Mr G T Whipple.
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Ohio University Alumni Club
Commercial Club
Thurman L. Morgan
Moscow Carrousel review reflects on the Communist experiment
Eugene Lyons, after six years in Moscow, offers a observational book that favors impressions over statistics. He records talks with workers, parades, factory scenes, trials, and party meetings to let readers judge for themselves. He notes Communist achievements and rejects a slide toward capitalism, while warning against stagnation and rigidity.
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Eugene Lyons
Moscow
Lyons
Stalin
About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
A mother seeks help for her misbehaving son. The oracle notes children seek attention and a fence between parents and child. Advice: pause criticism, engage in the child’s interests, such as ball, books, knots, or scrap albums, and read together to build trust and better family relations. Confidence between parent and child is key.
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Johnny
Unemployed Leagues Form American Workers Alliance In D C Visit
Athens Unemployed League delegates joined twenty two states in Washington March 2 to March 4 for a national convention. David Lasser of New York chaired the meeting which established the American Workers Alliance and a national executive board to coordinate unemployed leagues. Russell Michael of The Plains Ohio reports on the trip and the courteous reception by congressmen including Thomas Jenkins, Huey Long, and Senator Borah.
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the Messenger
Washington
David Lasser
New York
Athens Unemployed League
American Workers’ Alliance
Thomas Jenkins
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Jenkins
Huey Long
Borah
Supreme Court
Russell Michael
the Plains
Ohio
Early Gallipolis Figures in Ohio History
Joseph Vanden a Gallia County patriot of War of 1812 led locals and witnessed the first steamboat on the Ohio River. Adalide Maguet a French immigrant recalled Indian captivity. Francis Valadin became wealthy after arriving via Maryland and Gallipolis. Jean Baptiste Bertrand narrowly survived an Indian attack at his mill. Rene Carel, salt works founder near Chickamauga Creek, died in 1843 after a long business career.
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Joseph Vanden
Holland
Gallipolis
Europe
Vanden
Gallia County
Colonel Safford
Ohio River
James Lane
Adalide Maguet
France
Mons
Francis Valadin
Maryland
Jean Baptiste Bertrand
Bertrand
Ohio
Rene Carel
Harman Blanerhassett
Carel
Chickamauga Creek
Explanation of Yesterday's Cartoon and Tiny Railroad Train
Explanation discusses conservation of energy and how storage batteries convert chemical energy to electrical energy while charging reverses. The second item describes a tiny clockwork model train by J maker of Waltham, 13-8 inches long, about one foot, moving at three miles per hour. Tomorrow tease mentions Walt human bones.
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Waltham
Silken Spindles Chapter XLVII Moment of farewell and national outcry
Steve Meyers dies after defending a meeting of mill workers as national protests rise. Headlines link the death to alleged mill management complicity and prompt editorials, sermons, and cartoons. Gale Henderson learns Phil will return home, aided by a young lawyer who uncovered crucial evidence including a gun in police custody.
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Steve Meyers
New York
San Francisco
Meyers
Joseph Gillaspie
Washington
Churchill
Gale Henderson
Gale
Phil
Voices From The Era On Power And Property
A collection of quotes from 1935 figures including President Pierce of Kenyon College and Gov. Earle of Pennsylvania. Norman Davis and Marriner Eccles voice caution on credit and national mobilization while Prajadhipok’s secretary hints at royal risk and Huey Long attracts both flame and praise.
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Superman
William Foster Pierce
Kenyon College
Ohio
Liver as chemical factory and storage organ explained
Dr Morris Fishbein describes the liver as a large, multi function organ involved in bile secretion, blood cell destruction, coagulation, fat storage and release, glycogen production and conversion, toxin breakdown, and blood fluid regulation, noting its central role in digestion, metabolism, and heat control.
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Wallops
Paul Mallon
New Deal
NRA
PWA
FHA
Tennessee Valley Authority
Alonzo Palmer
Charlies Pickering
Sayre
R. J. Studer
Grosvenor Street
Athens Boy Scouts
Athens
Athens County Automobile Club
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mabel Poston
Nelsonville
Margaret Lax
G. R. Walker
J. A. Palmer
T. N. T. Club
Mildred Banks
W. N. Alderman
Daytona Beach
Florida
L. Poston
Aldermans
Cincinnati
George Whipple
Columbus
P. B. Lawrence
G. T. Whipple
Russia
Olive Roberts Barton
the Public Forum
Anc
Hooper
Lebanon
Kan
Los
Eugene Lehuquet
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Great Britain
Steve
Laura Louis
NEA
Grov
M. Smacksman
Prajadhipok
Siam
Norman Davis
U. S
Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
George H. Earle
Pennsyvan
DR. Morris Fishbein
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