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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1936
Page
4
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The piece argues that Europe’s political upheaval, from Ethiopia to the Rhineland and Austria, stems from economic distress. It notes Mussolini, Hitler, and German colonial ambitions as consequences of postwar instability, with defense spending rising and peace plans failing. It urges an urgent international economic recovery to avert wider conflict.
Federal aid via PWA has raised bonded debt for small Ohio communities to improve water systems. In Chauncey and Richland regional needs rise while Athens shows completed projects. insurance rates fall as sanitary water supplies cut health risks and boost fire protection. Savings exceed costs over ten years.
The National Safety Council reports 6,850 motor vehicle deaths in the first three months of 1936, down from 7,500 a year earlier. An 18 percent drop in March alone signals improving public driving habits and a predicted 3,300 lives saved by year end if the trend continues.
The piece notes rising female engagement in politics with clubs and county groups discussing reform, civil service, crime, and national issues. It compares Florida and Cincinnati meetings, then highlights district women preparing for the May 12 primary and November elections as men’s attitudes lag.
Paul Mallon reports insider chatter in Washington on the November election with Farley observers and Republican strategists unsure about leadership, appealing to a Roosevelt vs Big Business choice, as veterans await conventions to deploy funds. The piece notes Italian use of mustard gas against Ethiopia and Italy's acknowledgment at the League of Nations.
The article argues Mussolini delayed seizure of Addis Ababa for political reasons not military. diplomats note Haile Selassie met the British minister before leaving, suggesting British influence over his retreat as Italian troops loomed near the undefended city. It portrays moral blame for foreign pillaging and ongoing troop movements ten miles away daily.
The Supreme Court postpones a Guffey coal decision, refereed to locally as the court's little joke. Justices enter solemnly yet the crowd senses the delay. opinions are taking longer than usual with votes and chamber discussions delaying a likely adverse, closely divided outcome.
Kenneth Clark leads a decentralized publicity push for the New Deal as Dr. Tugwell’s associate. Julius Klein of Hoover era warned the country with mail outreach, while Roosevelt organizers quietly rally business leaders and Democratic industrialists in private talks. Roper, the Commerce Secretary, is not yet involved but could be brought in later.
The head of the British Royal Academy states there is no future for painters while noting that several Manhattan chorines have found success on their own.
Little Willie, chastised for his look after street play, aspires to move to Italy after learning Il Duce had praised the Junior Blackshirts, reflecting odd international admiration shading a young mind.
Anita Loos argues that blonds are out of fashion and that a light hair on a gentleman's coat often fails to pass the wife. The remark suggests changing tastes in style and appearance among social circles.
Representative Zioncheck inquires about the impact on congressmen if it became known they consulted a psychiatrist. He frames such visits as part of a broader effort to ensure an informed ballot. He argues this is good citizenship in the making.
J F Love of Millfield writes in support of conservative views criticizing Democrats for 150 years of policy. He cites tariffs, currency, and Civil War era politics, warns of “relief” programs and a Biden-like regime, and calls for action to rid the country of “parasites.”
Assistant county superintendents were re elected by the county board of education at Supt H R McVay office. Those remaining in their posts included D O Chappel L F Miller Edith M Peyton Mabel G Ballentine Carl Porter. Guests Mrs Florence Wilder and daughter Ruby and Mr F L Andrews of Marietta attended. Ohio University President E B Bryan delivered the commencement address to the class of 12 at Stewart with the topic If These Were My Sons and Daughters. Dr W S Gamertsfelder spoke on World Contacts at a Presbyterian service where R H Rupp also spoke.
Mr and Mrs L V Brown entertained the Social Literary Club at their home with hostesses Mrs Robert Woodworth Mrs C T Moore and Mrs Will Moler assisting. Mrs 8 F Hedges hosted the Higley Study Circle with Mrs J L Carpenter reading an article on Jenny Lind. Mrs 8 N Hobson led a reading drive for magazines for Ohio Penitentiary inmates. Mr Russell Finsterwald spoke for the local Beta Theta Pi chapter at the eight and ninth district reunion in Columbus.
Filing new lower rate schedules to comply with the interstate commerce commission order, a group of eastern railroads intends to pursue legal action to test the ruling's validity.
Linda Bourne a 20 year old Newtown social figure loses her father’s death leaves her penniless. Reporter Peter Gardiner helps her enter society writing. Linda loves Dix Carter but he studies singing abroad. She travels to Hollywood, buys Honey Harmon's scenario, gains fame for spotting stars, and becomes a celebrity at the beach party setting with Thorne.
Linda Bourne senses a powerful, dramatic presence in Basil Thorne at their first meeting. His immense frame, crinkly hair, deep voice, and piercing gaze mark him as a figure whose role in her life could be pivotal, no matter how brief.
In a nostalgic poem from Pomeroy, Betty Brown claims top housekeeper status as she cleans from cellar to home. Her zeal clashes with husband Mr Brown who values his pipe above all, leading to comic strife. Betty dies after a lifelong battle with dirt, buried in it. MEFS. W. ly Rice. Pomeroy. Route 1.
The Dionne quintuplets illustrate normal infant growth under careful parental guidance. Walk development varies. many children walk by 12 to 14 months, while some delay to 18 20 months due to illness or limited practice. Factors include nutrition, muscle strength, environment, and fear. avoid comparing to others.
Dr. Herbert Dickson of Dressing Street St Louis notes red cards demand more eye effort to see clearly and suggests a small red card set cannot be analyzed as easily as clubs or spades.
District Tales recounts pioneer life in Gallia County with detail on wooden wagons mills and mills operations. It covers grist mills, grain processing, sugar, deer abundance, travel routes to McArthurstown and Portsmouth, road surveys, turnpike company formation, mail deliveries, and early tax collection practices.
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