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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1938
Page
4
The piece argues a housing boom could start this year under federal guidance and easier credit. It notes decade of scattered federal spending without central leadership, with estimates of 135 million spent on under 42 000 community housing units and a possible national home shortage of two to five million units.
Athens County trustees, opposing new road building methods, confront centralized governance as local agencies face limits. The piece warns voters’ indifference weakens control over roads, schools, and local government, noting a Washington bill to reorganize executive agencies would boost federal power and expand payroll while eroding Congress authority.
The editorial argues Americans should avoid European travel amid postwar tensions and dictatorships. It mocks ads urging trips to Austria Tyrol and Vienna while noting war risks, travel restrictions, and the desire to stay safe at home.
Warren E. Emley of the U S Bureau of Standards warns ducks resist intimidation by aircraft posing a major aviation hazard. Canadian honkers are named as the worst offenders as eight pound birds collide with airplanes, flying through windshields and endangering crews.
Raymond Clapper reports readers in Washington warn of growing admiration for Hitler among unemployed Americans. Some praise his promise of jobs while critiquing U S democracy and liberty as people face hunger and poverty. A Rollin Kirby cartoon on relief checks frames the debate.
Dr. C A Dykstra argues on decline of German economics and the need to showcase the American system in full speed to youth. He warns that unemployment and political paralysis feed radical appeal, and cites Hull on well being as protection against unrest and war.
Washington asks what remains of the New Deal tax plan as Senate Finance chair Pat Harrison aims to repeal the undistributed profits tax. The House bill keeps a 20 percent levy on net corporate income over 25 000 with a 4 percent dividend credit. A 100 000 net income corporation pays 20000 tax if undistributed, 16000 if all earnings are distributed, and 18000 if 50 percent is distributed.
The 1936 revenue act imposed a 324 percent rate on retained earnings and taxed dividends at the stockholder level with surtax but not the normal rate. Today individuals pay both normal tax and surtax on dividends, while corporations paying dividends would benefit under the 2016 rule.
Proponents see the four per cent credit as an inducement to pay more dividends while opposing a flat corporate rate. They fear a loss of purchasing power if firms accumulate surplus, creating deflationary pressure and an unfair edge for retained earnings over dividend payments.
Corporations seek to accumulate surplus rather than pay dividends and fear undistributed profits tax could invite future expandings. House Ways and Means hearings heard many witnesses with limited knowledge of the bill and current law, remarks chairman Robert Doughton.
Commentators note that bloc efforts to impose import duties on pork and beef, plus other tax bill battles, revive Voltaire’s line about government taking money from some to give to others. The remark frames debates over redistribution and policy aims amid partisan maneuvering.
A New York woman outlines ideals for a daughter’s life. She stresses self sufficiency, delaying marriage to 25 or 26, avoiding envy, dressing well on a budget, feminine poise, generosity, and making happiness a personal quest rather than relying on possessions or others.
The article explains bone breakage and the need to realign fragments before healing. It notes X rays since 1898 reveal fragment position and replacement success, then splints or casts hold alignment. It warns against restricting blood flow before professional care.
Seven University of British Columbia women pledge to remain unmarried and form a secret society in Vancouver. The club requires members vow never to marry and avoid dating the same man more than four times to ensure compliance.
A note on the curious lancelot, a member of the fishes and Ascidians grouping, described as lacking a definitively recognized heart. The observation highlights its unique classification and anatomy.
A county health report lists February births to local families including Hudnall, Metcalf, Armbruster, Cooley, Dailey, Deeters, McAfee, Shafer, Cone, and Edelman. Howard Goodwin and Elizabeth Garber plan to move April 1 from East State Street into Elizabeth McGrath’s Franklin Avenue residence.
Dr James E Stansbury participates in a veterinary conference held at Ohio State University. The event gathers professionals from animal health fields to discuss recent research and practices.
Twenty years ago an advertisement offered a full pay blacksmith shop with tools a woodworker gasoline engine and ready work for two men. Possession at once and a sale deadline of April 1 1918. Contact P E Shirely East Carpenter Street Athens Ohio Home phone 3 21 3. Miss Ruth Henry and Miss Grace Webb performed a piano duet for the Pallas Club meeting.
Mr and Mrs John Drumbacky announce the birth of a daughter Rose Marie. Carl Whitmer of Reynoldsburg visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Whitmer. Mr and Mrs Albert Hite visited relatives in Nelsonville Sunday. Mrs Orla Fickle and two daughters of Logan spent Sunday afternoon here. E M Rush, Mrs Florence Huston and son Carl guests of Mrs Miranda Christian near Maxville Monday. Pocahontas Lodge met Monday evening. Mrs Lucille Webb of Columbus spent weekend with her mother Mrs Margaret Call. Mary Archibald John Blainey Annis Waldie and Florence Huston with Billy Waldie to St Francis Hospital Columbus for eye injury treatment. Mr and Mrs John Jones Washington D H spent week with mother Mrs Jennie Jones. D B Blankenship CCC camp custodian at Delaware returned home Saturday. Nelle and Tene Abram Columbus spent weekend with parents. Mabel Shuttleworth and Delphis Evans Columbus guests of their parents Sunday. Goldsbury Harrison and Pete Waldie remain in serious condition. Mrs Mabel Woods Detroit called home due to father's illness Dan Hartman. Mr and Mrs Charles Lawson and sons of Columbus weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Lawson. Mrs Raymond Ruscoe returned home after Columbus visit. Harriett Webb Columbus visiting Mrs Cress Webb.
Toledo Industrial Peace Board closed 1937 with a $571 balance. Director Edmund G. Ruffin said the board spent $6,679 of an original $7,250 appropriation.
Constance Maidwell enjoys a dinner with Dr. Mark Rogers who reveals a California plan to fly to Los Angeles with her to calm a disturbed patient. The pair discuss Camilla Wynne and a hospital link as a new crisis looms. The scene ends with an unexpected encounter with Dr Ardmore and a looming deadline.
Mrs E N Wiseman celebrated her birthday with a Monday evening gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs W A Lewis and others from Pomeroy Gallipolis and more. Daughters Betty Hope and Roseanna helped serve a refreshment course and gifts were presented.
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