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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1934

Page

4

Newspaper Associations Cite Shared Circulation Goals

Members from the American Newspaper Publishers Association and Ohio press groups join the Audit Bureau of Circulation and United Press Associations in a joint report on circulation practices. The Associated Ohio Dailies and Daily Press Association coordinate testing through the Ohio Select Test and Full Leased Telegraph Wire Report services.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select Test Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Ohio Dailies Intend Daily Press Association United Press Associations

New Program on Economic Security for the Wage Earner

The piece argues that economic security for workers and employers is a key but distant goal in the New Deal era. It stresses living wages, union rights, collective bargaining, and social programs like old age pensions and health insurance as foundations for lasting stability, urging a sensible social program over self-interest.

Because Tax Delinquency Prompts New State Taxes in Ohio

A view argues that Ohio faces higher taxes due to widespread tax delinquency. Public officials are blamed for not publishing delinquent lists, which allegedly reduces payment rates. The piece advocates publicity, cites examples of unpaid taxes amid dividends, and urges legislators to confront dodgers to ease the burden on compliant taxpayers.

Ohio

Governor Lehman Urges NY Court Reform

Governor Lehman urged New York's legislature to revise court procedures citing delays as a scandal from Shakespearean times. The message calls for faster justice and changes to the state's court system.

Shakespeare Rebelais Lehman New York

Indictments Expected Against Noted Financiers and Republican

Washington reports three new indictments likely within days involving two well known financiers and a prominent Republican who have faced banking troubles. The Justice Department team has quietly built the case and believes indictments are certain, tying the trio to the Mellon Lamont Walker Sidle income tax quartet.

Washington Justice Department Mellon-Lamont-Walker-Sidle

Morgenthau silver data to Pecora inquiry fuels Democratic heat

Prominent Democrats face scrutiny as Treasury Secretary Morgenthau may hand over silver speculation data to Prosecutor Pecora for a public inquiry. A related stock market matter could emerge soon, potentially increasing political pressure. The decision hinges on data sufficiency for public exposure, with no evidence of political obstruction. The silver issue is seen as likely to cast a dark lining.

Treasury Morgenthau Pecora

Anthony Advo cates and the reform ideal in politics

The text discusses the Anthony faction as reform minded young advocates trained by Felix Frankfurter, their willingness to serve in government for modest pay, and contrasts with Old English stage naming. It then shifts to resignations from the Democratic National Committee, House cleaning, labor strikes, public opinion, and the railroad code debate signaling broader political economy tensions.

Anthony Felix Frankfurter Villian Mr. Snake Democratic National Committee National Committee Frank Walker Arthur Mullen Nebraska Mullen A. F. of L

Governor laments court delays slow justice in Ohio

The governor notes delays of up to four years before trials or hearings in many states. He cites Ohio where court and commission delays in gas and telephone rate cases stretch beyond four years, leaving thousands waiting a decade for decisions. The result is public condemnation of courts and commissions.

Lehman Ohio

It Seems to Me By Heywood Broun

Heywood Broun writes from Miami about his self critique as a journalist and the city’s winter retreat of retirees on jury lists. He muses on aging work life, economic shifts, and the idea of paid idleness after age 50, noting effects on laborers, doctors, and reporters.

Miami Bablyon Los Angeles

The Delights and Doldrums of Retirement in New York

A columnist muses on retired life and leisure among middle class and capitalists in New York. He notes chimney corner warmth, horseshoe pitching, and restlessness, contrasting it with F. P. A. and George Ade. He argues writers deserve pay for their days and jokes about proprieties of retirement.

New York Miami George Ade Ade Mr. Ade

Ade and Dooley: Reflections on American Letters and Satire

The speaker compares George Ade to later writers like Lardner and Runyon, noting Ade's dated slang yet lasting place in American literature. He recalls Dooley and Riley jokes, praising Ade's relevance while acknowledging the era's shifting style and the enduring mystery of Riley's mortician anecdote.

Peter Dunne Mr. Dooley Philosopher Archy Road Lardner Mencken Winchell Runyon Hemingway Ade George Ade Kaufman and Ryskind Sulu James Whitcomb Riley Undertaker Riley

Sea serpent washes ashore with odd fusion claims

A scientist near France reports a creature with a sea lion neck and a dugong body, while another at the University of California asserts a two-note singing talent and hints at double crossers. The account blends fantastical anatomy with implausible claims.

France Ananias University of California

Your Health Diet By Dr. Morris Fishbein

Community health guidance describes preventing amebic dysentery through clean water, proper sewage disposal, food protection from flies, and regular examination of food handlers. Boiling heavily contaminated water is advised over chlorination, and treatment options include chimoron carbarsone vioform and emetin under physician supervision. Diagnosis requires laboratory microscopic proof to confirm Entamoeba histolytica and distinguish it from other amebas and bacterial dysentery.

Six Year Olds and the Turning Point in Childhood

Olive Roberts Barton argues that six marks a pivotal shift from preschool growth to purposeful learning. She notes a child’s emerging individuality, attitudes, and mental habits, encouraging parents to guide rather than overshadow with nature doing much of the tutoring. A Massachusetts motorist was arrested after kissing his wife at 80 mph, a separate incident.

Madame Nature Nature Jimmy Jean Massachusetts

Golfer An O Haver Makes 135 Yard Hole in One

Bloomington player Tom O Haver during a wet August round at a Sullivan Indiana course used a No 6 iron to break the club in two yet still sank a 135 yard par 3 hole in one. Laura Henninger of 14 Villa Avenue writes two letters simultaneously with both hands in mirror reverse style and claims no practice. Tomorrow: The Ever Changing U

Tom O'Haver Bloomington Indiana Sullivan O’haver Laura Henninger Villa Avenue

A closeup of Polygamy and related opinions

A public forum item in Harper's is cited arguing polygamy could reduce divorces by offering a different homeopathic remedy. It questions legality, notes historical polygamy figures, and references biblical guidance, with dated commentary on political leadership and social timing.

the Messenger Harper's Kemal Mussolini Roosevelt

Random Pickups and Labor's Spring Drive in Politics

The piece surveys the President's pace and public reception, noting Mrs. Roosevelt as a key influencer. It warns of intensifying labor troubles and unions gaining life with the New Deal, while farm relief prompts bandwagon optimism and debates over acreage reductions and fertilizer use.

American Federation of Labor

Ohio boys to return after California trip

The Messenger reports the local boys basketball team, of thirteen players, won fifteen of their games and scored 460 points. A farewell party is planned for March 19 before their departure to Ohio and homes. a camp photographer captured team photos in Boulder Creek, California, on March 11.

Fornia Ohio California Boulder Creek Calif Merch Jeet

Ten Years Ago Bankers Association Officers Elected

News notes recall W B Golden elected president of the county bankers association with Fred man as vice president J Sherrard and C G O Bleness as treasurer Mrs T R Biddle visits relatives and others recover from illness Reverend and Mrs bore host to a Tuesday event Harris spoke on the Leese of Natio and a committee arranged for a Country Cue card event

W. B. Golden Ens County Bankers’ Association Fredman J. §. Sherrard C. G. O'Bleness Bore Harris Leese of Natio

Advertisements and names from Cincinnati social notes

A fragment lists individuals including Millikan, Hick, Abdella, and Hart at a Cincinnati venue. Mentions Miss Beckley dancing at Ohio University and a Florida trip by Mr. and Mrs. Zenner. Also notes Ethel Beckley and her father Jey, and various club officers and positions in local organizations.

Messenger Wolfe Lostro Millikan and Hick E. T. Abdella Tom Cotton Farel Hart Ethel Beckley Jey Cincinnati Beckley “ Dent Ohio University Henry Zenner Florida Helen Uliom Columbus

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