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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1934

Page

4

New Deal campaign targets rich in tax and stock practices

The piece argues the Washington campaign against income tax dodgers and corporate extracts aligns with New Deal aims to discredit the rich. It cites Senate Banking and Currency probes, FTC disclosures, and Attorney General Cummings tax charges as political tools to rally voters and justify reforms.

Washington Senate Banking and Currency Committee Federal Trade Commission Cummings NRA America

Force and Reason in the Automotive Labor Rift

In the automotive industry dispute both sides claim the momentary victory as President Roosevelt proposes a works council in industry. The AF L laborists call the plan presidential labor protection while motor firms hail it as aligned with their principles. The debate centers on pro rata representation and a dispute board as a temporary setup during recovery. The piece urges peaceful methods over warlike tactics to avoid public discontent.

Roosevelt Works Council American Federation of Labor

French smoke screen tale falls apart as navy fears rise

Washington notes challenge the Paris spy story as French government woes deepen. It cites Switz couple allegations about American fortifications and airport plans as baseless, while tracing France’s currency loss and political crisis to Stavinsky fallout and civil tensions.

Washington Paris Switz Robert Switz East Orange Atlantic Seaboard Newark Roosevelt Fields Canal Zone Roosevelt Times Square Brooklyn Bridge Army Navy

Longer lifespan urged by surgeons despite age bias

The Longer Life surgeons claim proper health care can extend an active career to 80 and beyond. They push frequent check ups to detect illnesses early, while noting social bias limits employment for those over 50.

Vacation by the columnist ends two week leave

The writer announces a two week vacation from a world he calls cockeyed and pledges to write nothing during the period. He recalls a clubman claiming a revolution is coming on the ticket and cites Harvard alum James H Rand Jr and Doctor Wirt in Gary School System as figures in a fading plot.

James H. Rand, Jr Harvard Doctor Wirt Gary Rand College

Roosevelt Kerensky Debate Sparks Senate Alarm

A 38 year old heads Remington Rand and critics label Roosevelt as an American Kerensky. Rand, Jr. claims Brain Trusters align with proletarian upheaval, while publishers resist Guild talks citing lack of authorization. Section 7A is criticized for vague labor rights as Washington observers report mixed signals from the press trade group.

Remington Rand, Inc Senate Committee Franklin D. Roosevelt Kerensky Roosevelt Chary America Czar Nicholas Lenin James H. Rand, Jr Messrs Tugwell Wallace Mussolini

Intestinal Blockage Causes and Treatments Discussed

The article explains how intussusception and other bowel obstructions occur in children and adults, including causes such as twisting, tumors, swallowed objects, and worms. It stresses prompt surgical relief to prevent death and notes political commentary on wages and CW A funding.

Public forum letters on CWA wages and food aid

Chauncey March 24 letter from M. Andrews criticizes CWA wage practices and government relief. He alleges workers earned 7.50 weekly with rent and utilities, cites hours cuts and hourly pay reductions, and questions distribution of government foods while some receive more. Chauncey includes rebuttal from a Messenger editor.

CWA the Messenger Chauncey M. Andrews Andrews

It Seems to Me Columnist Urges Rest for Writer

A critic voices fatigue with a New Deal era column It suggests the writer take a two week break and avoid activity to refresh. The letter expresses hope the columnist returns with renewed clarity to a world described as still cockeyed.

George S Woodruff Sings 69th Birthday Radio Program

Independence Indiana broadcaster George S Woodruff presented a 15 minute radio program of songs to mark his 69th birthday. He performed a varied set reflecting his long radio career and local listening audience.

George S. Woodruff Independence

Silent vow of Czortkow stranger shocks Poland and Germany

Reb Israel Frommer, a famed Czortkow resident, never spoke for thirty years after cursing his wife. He died in 1928 amid worldwide reports of his bizarre self imposed penance and feared misfortune. Tomorrow: a “Split” at 63.

Frommer Germany Poland

Nurturing Leadership and Discipline in Dominant Children

The article argues dominant children can be strong leaders yet must learn to respect others' will. It warns against breaking their will and emphasizes discipline through diverse social groups. With experience among peers, the child learns defeat gracefully and gains broader skill without bitterness. Eskimos make ice cream fromish oil, snow, and sugar.

Century-Old San Francisco Turtle Dies at Owner's Request

A 100-year-old turtle living in San Francisco was euthanized per its owner's request after the owner died, prompting sympathy for the long lived reptile left without a caretaker.

San Francisco

Long Ago News: Local Clubs and Events

Mrs Emmet Parker and Miss Thelma Lehew hosted a bridge club gathering. An East Side PTA program featured Paul Saylor William Cooper and choruses from grades seven and eight. The Pallas Club met at Mr Wa A Mathenys home. Nelsonville Kiwanis heard club district reports Dr C B Welch presided and the Athens Kiwanis quartet performed Ray Roy spoke as Athens club president Union Grocery relocated into the former Fulton Grocery building.

Nelsonville Kiwanis Club C. B. Welch Nelsonville Club Athens Kiwanis Ray Roy Athens Club

Union leaders and guests at Jacksonville district event

Twenty years ago United Mine Workers district leaders Robinett and Wein led an executive board with Wyse Mason Jones. A social night at the Elks featured a Blackface Quartet and a comedy sketch while out of town guests checked into the Court House Ladies Rest Room with numerous local attendees listed.

United Mine Workers Robinett Jacksonville Con Wein Murray City John Wyce Athens David Mason Corning Isaac Jones Glouster Sanford Snyder Soles KR. D. Williams T. W. Craig Dick Butts Elks Alien DeMolet Roach Cornell LeRoy Court House Rus England Chauncey Lucy Cundiff M)field Elmer Nida Millfield Cave Dean Mise Margaret Bingett

Quotes on duty and peace from German and Austrian leaders

General Werner von Blomberg extols the fighting spirit and sacrifice of German forces. Rev Frank N D Buchman cites the Oxford movement. Henry L Mencken comments on prophecy. Edgar L G Prochnik says Austria should stabilize European peace and world peace.

Werner von Blomberg Frank N. D. Buchman Oxford Movement

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