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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces its publication details with staff names and affiliations. It lists subscription rates for various counties and explains postage zones and rates for copies sent by mail or carrier.
The piece critiques Congress and the President amid budget fights and rising debt rhetoric. It cites a 45 billion dollar debt cap, warnings of spending as a disease, and calls by Rep. Tom Jenkins to repeal business taxes. It argues cautious hesitation clouds policy and business risk.
The piece argues successful publicity blends a small act of showmanship with clear signaling to the public. It cites Barnum Diogenes Boniface Bryan Champ Clark Roosevelt and a Cleveland rabbi to illustrate how unusual actions attract attention while vulgarity should be avoided.
The piece notes refugees arriving in Baltimore sample butter as a vivid contrast to life under Nazi government. It argues that simple, tangible conditions like access to butter are more convincing than charts and speeches, and predicts intensified Nazi propaganda with the Dies committee hearings ahead. It also mentions stalled German trade and wary public opinion toward economic aid to democracies.
New York column argues that France Britain and the United States may aid Russia with supplies or troops if needed but warns against treating Soviet Russia as a democracy. It notes Russia’s past hostility toward American government and religion and questions a potential alliance with Nazi Germany versus supporting democratic nations.
Bruce Catton explains American foreign policy as preserving peace and upholding international law, treaties, and co operation. He highlights reducing armaments, removing trade barriers, and expanding foreign trade through Hulls agreements to raise global living standards.
Report says naval planners consider a dedicated cup design to catch champagne at ship christenings. Flower researchers note gladiolus scent appeals may be enhanced while ragweed nose appeal faces allergy concerns.
T R Biddison of Kingsport Tenn voices pride in Ohio public servants and questions license allocation practices. He cites Dave Johnson as an example of a trusted citizen and laments inconsistent license numbering while criticizing state authorities.
The letter argues America has abundant resources but underuses capacity in industry and farming. It notes idle mines and low consumer purchasing, contrasts $5000 potential annual production per family with 1937 per capita income of $522, and urges opening steam throttles and boosting coal, metals, and factory output. CHARLES E. MILLER. Athens, March 21.
Still against it the writer argues that towns like Athens and Nelsonville overreach with vendor licenses, claiming state funds are used to WPA street projects while merchants pay and vendors are forced to compete. The piece contends towns reap the revenue, deny living rights, and should redeem license fees and tax stamps.
In Ukiah California young Nancy Ward looks ahead to social life with a witty habit. She will often begin conversations by recalling her appendectomy performed at age three.
The nine laboratories are in Baltimore Boston Chicago Los Angeles New Orleans New York Philadelphia San Francisco and Savannah. They analyze sugar ores metals textiles fixed oils fats and suspected opium and narcotics.
A citizen inquiry service advertises the Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington offering general information. It states legal and medical advice cannot be provided and requests mail to be sent to 1013 13th Street in Washington, D C.
Emily Warren seeks divorce from Alan Warren, a country doctor, while Dr Farrell argues to preserve the home. Farrell recalls Alan’s mother and urges Emily to become “Mrs Doc” by sharing in medical life, supporting her husband and his patients. Alan interrupts with a demand to speak with Kane.
A reader asks about wens or sebaceous cysts common on the scalp. The article explains causes including blocked glands, potential infection, and outlines that permanent cure requires surgical dissection removing the cyst lining to prevent recurrence. It also notes Soviet Russia’s birth rate and population projections.
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