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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces subscription rates and distribution details. It lists delivery by carrier and mail, with county coverage including Meigs and Washington. Publisher credits, associations, and office information appear in the faded masthead.
The piece argues Mussolini excuses German actions in Austria and warns England and France failed to stop the surge of fascism. It notes Italy ignored Austria’s seizure, Ethiopia’s fall, and Spanish conflict as powers lose guardian status. It frames Nazi aggression as tragedies and dramas for the world.
The piece argues railroads in Southeastern Ohio pay taxes that raise local costs. It notes ICC freight rate hikes, cuts to payrolls, and a crisis where stopping interest payments would not cover operating costs. Tax impacts would hit property owners hard in Athens and nearby counties.
Virginia lawmakers back a plan to build side walks along busy highways. The state highway commission will fund construction with county cost sharing and expect per mile costs of seven to eight thousand dollars. Over 550 lives were lost to auto incidents in the past three years nationwide, with Athens County and nearby counties repeatedly affected.
English author John Langdon-Devies notes the Spanish conflict is a global human tragedy, extending beyond its borders and affecting international observers and readers who follow the war closely.
A sweeping assertion argues that among all human activities business is the most openly selfish as everyone aims for profit, leaving little room for altruism or communal motives in enterprise.
The figure suggests vast radio reach as comedians joke about air time and broadcast humor. The estimate highlights the ubiquity of radios worldwide and the potential audience for punchlines.
A Montana town celebrated the arrival of the first child in 21 years, marking a rare event for the community and highlighting the hoped-for future of local families.
In Paris and London officials seek to pressure Hitler to halt actions in Czechoslovakia. They remain unsure of his immediate plans while certain of long term objectives, amid rising apprehension with no 24 hour physical changes reported.
France pledges to fulfill its treaty with Czechoslovakia and may fight Germany if attacked. Russia signals similar aid but may be complicated by its internal situation. Britain edges toward support for France. the U S signals disapproval while avoiding action. Hull prepares a public foreign policy address to reiterate opposition to treaty violations and force.
High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt will resign his post in the Philippines by summer’s end and undertake a global tour via the Suez Canal with stops in Europe. He will report back to President Roosevelt on his observations in London. Friends say Roosevelt encouraged the trip to keep him in the public eye, while Farley is expected to oppose his presidential ambitions.
The article notes Indiana University figure McNutt on leave, possible return to preside, and still assessing a candidacy. Observers see increased seriousness of his national prospects, while he avoids a bandwagon. A discreet dinner with John L. Lewis hints at backers seeking a moderate Democratic path.
Southern members threaten to block a wage hour bill while the President moves to adjust WPA pay. High WPA Northern scales are cut, officials say they were too high though by other regions. Soon Roosevelt boosts some low WPA scales in the South, though they remain criticized as keeping workers from private low-wage jobs.
Minister Edgar Prochnik faced a sudden order to raise the Naz swastika on Austria's legation flagpole. Lacking a flag he borrowed one from the Germany embassy, a gift rather than loan. Prochnik, in Vienna for 15 years, faces uncertain future as Austria's absorption by Germany looms and possible closure of the legation.
A reader from Glouster writes on why two churches split, listing differences such as missionary societies instrumental music in worship and organized Sunday schools. The letter also notes past unity and urges adherence to biblical practice. A separate Tokyo Asahi note requests publication of a desire for harmony between nations.
A Tokyo editor denounces American press bias on the Sino Japanese clash. He argues reliability rests on balanced reporting and urges U S readers to consider Japanese sources. He says Japan desires peace, rejects conquest, and warns against communist influence in China.
John L. Southard argues for dredging rivers five feet deeper and digging parallel lakes along major Ohio River corridors. He proposes locks at lake ends to trap floodwater and release it after floods, maintaining 25 mile long by 0.25 mile wide lakes up to 30 feet deep, plus larger 40–45 foot deep lakes between Cincinnati and Louisville. He claims floods would be prevented over 55 years and waterways would boost motor boat manufacturing. Jacksonville, March 15.
William Cosgrave and Eamon De Valera sent St Patrick's Day greetings to America. Wayne Kenney of Athens Route 5 brought a Sept 24 1868 Messenger issue noting French pattern bonnets in vogue. D Zenner carpet bars offered exclusive line. Marjorie Tompkins celebrated her seventh birthday at 59 Elmwood Place.
The War Chest parade featured a brass band and 10 torches guided by boy scouts. Horse drivers were cautioned to be careful as the torches could frighten their animals.
United Press reports a surge of Irish American ties as flotilla crews off the Irish coast woo Irish maids and weddings near one per day over the past month.
The Ohio Valley Dental Society led by secretary Dr. W. W. Lee joined the Preparedness League of American Dentists to repair the teeth of all drafted men free of charge as part of the mobilization effort.
In Birmingham Michigan checkers among high school students outranks ping pong hockey and badminton as the favorite pastime amid general store culture and open cracker barrel surroundings.
Connie Maidwell lands a job as a stand in for Lucille at a chic club. A tiny manager eyes her potential, a rival taunts, and she follows Gertrude to observe seasoned models before her stage debut.
Poet sections invite reader verses bearing name and address for the column. The piece, titled Miracles of Nature, highlights scenes from dawn and dusk, blue skies, birds, dew, crops, moonlight, stars, vines and blossoms, urging appreciation of nature’s beauty as shared by Eleanor Sewell and others.
Advice urges women to be themselves in dating and marriage, warning that pretending to fit a man’s tastes harms happiness. It argues genuine compatibility matters and that changing to please a partner leads to strain and possible fallout when romance fades. Seek a partner who accepts you as you are.
The article warns against quick fixes for backache and stresses identifying the exact cause. It notes that factors include body structure weight control and daily activities, with no single reason sufficient to explain pain. It advocates a comprehensive patient evaluation before treatment.
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