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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1934

Page

4

Obituary Card Rates and Subscription Note

A fragmented notice lists obituary card rates and subscription details. It references the American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio select list, wire reports from United Press Associations, and mentions application for advertising rates at home or foreign offices and Athens Post Office second class matter.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Associated Ohio Dailies Niane Daily Prese Associat Fol United Press Associations Oterec Athens Wie

The Responsibility Is Labor's in a National Labor Showdown

A national narrative frames the fight over unions and the Wagner bill as Congress debates the right to collective bargaining. Critics blame rackets and company unions while praising orthodox AFL leadership. the outcome hinges on clean leadership, public trust, and a revived motor industry as a test case.

Washington National Automobile Chamber of Commerce NRA American Federation of Labor A. F. of L Receult Wagner

Press Agents in Stock Measure Debate

In Congress the pending stock market bill faces critique for threatening press freedom while penalizing false securities information. The argument shifts to the press agent, questioning how such agents influence public perception when a powerful pool seeks to shape market narratives.

Congress

Train Journey Notes From The Northbound Passenger

A traveler writes from a Florida train heading north to the managing editor. He recalls a kindly old lady offering milk and a graham cracker to her grandson who frets at the antics on board. The author mentions Bill Corum, a racing expert, and his success with fifteen winners in twenty bets, while the traveler laments not affording a ticket.

Paul Mallon Florida Hialeah Park Bill Corum

Heywood Broun vows return after round with life intact

Broun states he survived a tough fight with life, rising from a near floor at seven and continuing to punch. He jokes about bets, races, and headlines while planning to report to New York early Monday, noting duties ahead and avoiding press speculation about his escapades.

Miami New York

Alfred and a trainroom wager over a Derby bet

A narrator schemes to win a boy named Alfred to name a number for a nickel while threatening a bet on Bay Valet in the Derby. Corum moves from the caboose roof to the diner's rods and the boy remains sullen. The speaker muses on cards and a Braun system for beating the races.

Alfred New York Mr. Corum Bay Valet Carter's Braun

Braun System bets and a stock pitch end in loss

A narrative contrasts a betting scheme for horses and dogs with a critique of a stock pump scam. The narrator jokes about needing capital and names figures like Einstein Paddock and Rockefeller, then mentions Tropical Park opening in Coral Gables and exposes a phony press agent promoting a merger or contract to inflate stocks before insiders profit.

Braun Florida New Oreans Houston Hot Springs Albert Einstein Charlie Paddock Einstein Paddock Rockefeller Tropical Park Coral Gables

Roosevelt Signals End of Cat and Mouse With Congress

It seems Roosevelt has stopped playing cat and mouse with Congress as stalemates or standoffs fade. The president’s calm approach on issues like the St. Lawrence Treaty, veterans bonuses, and pay cuts suggests plans may unfold quietly, possibly southward, while Congress remains in session and the political drama continues.

Washington Roosevelt Congress St. Lawrence Capitol

Mice in Politics and a Whispered Silver Turn

A satirical look at congressional re election games as mice and cat allegories. The piece hints the silver bill fate shifts after Speaker Rainey receives a covert White House call and a shifted mood on policy.

Morgenthau Warns on Silver Politicking and Storage Strains

Morgenthau argues silvers politics are overstated as bullion holdings rise in New York storage facilities. He denies implying silver bloc members invested in silver stocks. The piece notes aggressive betting by speculators after gold gains and political fallout from his remarks.

Morgenthau Wall Street New York House Silver Bloc

Morgenthau Aims to Transform Treasury In White House Shakeup

The new Treasury official Mr. Morgenthau defies early views as an errand boy. He takes the post seriously, reforming the department from top to bottom and removing long standing influences across parties and presidents. He has stepped on many toes, drawing both liberal and conservative opposition.

Morgenthau Treasury White House Department

Securities Act revision faces Senate ride to aid private capital

Word from Senate Administration sources says an amendment to the Securities Act will pass as a rider to a general bill. It changes the culpability clause to promote private capital investments. Mentioned names imply political figures and a tense Capitol atmosphere.

Morgenthau Senate

Marriage advice echoed by Mayor Key and Prof Groves

The remarks advocate relying on women to marry and raise children as a civic duty, praising marriage’s success while criticizing careless handling. Mayor James L. Key of Atlanta and Prof Ernest R. Groves of the University of North Carolina are cited in the discussion.

Prof Ernest R. Groves University of North Carolina

Birthmarks Types and Treatments for Identification and Health

Birthmarks vary in type from port wine stains to strawberry marks and moles. Most are harmless and treatable with modern methods, especially strawberry marks with early radium care. Port wine marks may respond to freezing, while moles may require electric needle treatment to prevent cancer risk.

Standard and the Cost of Perfection for Children

Olive Roberts Barton argues that the drive for standard and perfection harms boys like Jimmy and Richard. She urges praising effort over results, easing expectations, and patiently guiding children as they mature. The piece warns against excessive demands that push children to stress, burnout, or truancy.

Jimmy Richard Oy Standard Loye

Farmers Union urged to join and boost economic freedom

A public forum in The Messenger urges farmers to unite under the Farmers Union to combat over production fears and economic hardship. It praises the union as national, educational, and capable of influencing laws, cites bills like Frasier and Swank-Thomas, and invites membership with radio programs and local meetings led by John A. Simpson Carpenter and Andrew Hoyt on March 24.

NRA AAA Farmers’ Union Washington Bette Farm Union John A. Simpson Carpenter Andrew Hoyt

Long Agd Miss Bowles and Community News

Miss Helen Bowles of Dexter, a longtime teacher, features in local news. A Rudla Schools soloist performed in a radio concert broadcast from Columbus. Mr and Mrs Harry Foster D Cuiere traveled to Miami for vacation. A picnic dinner and quilting party occurred at Mrs V Ahlbrand’s home. Thirty five couples attended the dance at Harvey Dane Pavilion Chauncey.

Helen Bowles Dexter Rudla Columbus Harry Foster D Cuiere Miami Harvey Dane Pavilion Chauncey

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