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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1934

Page

4

Ohio Newspaper Publisher Associations Report

A compact notice lists the OhioSelect members and affiliated bodies including American Newspaper Publishers Association Audi Bureau of Circulation Associated Ohio press groups and wire services tied to United Press Associations.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audi Bureau of Circulation Associated Ohio de Financiaily Press Association The United Press Associations

Europe Erupts Over Disarmament Collapse Amid Blame Game

Leaders across Europe declare the end of disarmament efforts as Britain and France clash over aircraft limits and Rolls Royce engines for German planes. Paris seeks a Geneva adjournment formula while Germany hosts two Japanese missions and Britain pushes to expand its air force.

Europe Great Britain France Germany Paris Geneva Britain

Costly Lesson on Soil Erosion and Government Action

The article warns that soil erosion and gully washing have ruined millions of acres of farmland in the United States. It notes the CCC projects including dams and tree planting to conserve land, and argues neglect costs taxpayers and future productivity, urging action and reform.

Ohio CCC United States

Think This Over on Government Railways and Taxes

A railroad worker argues against government ownership by noting railroads pay about one-fifth of county taxes and asserting public operation would create deficits. He cites Post Office mismanagement, Mussolini, wartime controls, and warns of lost competition, worse service, and taxpayer burden.

Sam Post Office Department Mussolini Italy Uncle Sam Athens County

Roosevelt Faces Silver Compromise Drawn Out in Nation’s Policy

Washington May 10 Agony marked President Roosevelts expression as he verbally consented to a silver compromise with silverites The plan involves paying 50 cents an ounce for silver held by speculators and may cost around 100 million dollars The alternative plan would set a 25 to 75 silver to gold backing over decades with uncertain timing and impact The piece argues the silver backing goal could take 30 years and notes risks of excess reserves aiding speculation at Federal Reserve Banks

Washington Roosevelt David Harum White House Senate Treasury Morgenthau Stabilization Fund General Fund Senator Wheeler Senator Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Board

Equality in Brains Says Poor Children Equally Intelligent

Dr Ethel Kaw of the Institute for Juvenile Research Chicago reports tests on 62 Hull House nursery children and Winnetka public school youngsters show no average intelligence difference. Environment and education determine what they do with their brains.

Ethel Kawin Institute For Juvenile Research Chicago Kawin Hull House Winnetka

Final Farewell Tour Plans Narrowed to California Visit

A columnist describes delays to a trans continental tour with mixed public doubt and bookmaker odds. Braun’s on route indicated by a red light while McKinley’s re election noted by a white beam. the trip shifts from Broun conscious to uncertain in light of changing plans.

California Christopher Columbus Magellan Braun McKinley America Shakespeare Milton

Travelogue of a Journalist on a Cultural Education Trip

The narrator outlines a 1927 educational tour to learn about wheat, blankets, cider, and cinema. He plans dawn over Lake Michigan, inspecting Navajo production, and spells Navajo by trip’s end. He selects a 1927 Buick “Eddie” lent by Ruth Hale, with Earl Wilson as chauffeur, recalling past travels with Jascha Heifetz’s valet duties.

Lake Michigan Ruth Hale Eddie San Francisco Los Angeles Earl Wilson Jascha Heifetz Heywood Broun

Incognito Journey Reflections by a Rusty Reporter

Heywood Broun writes of travel by car with anonymity, noting tame sights compared with distant rivers and famed hosts. He jokes about avoiding admirers and laments the limits of quick roadside observations on American life and politics.

Earl Bosphorus Nile Amazon Harl Ohio River Heifetz Heywood Broun NRA Franklin D. Roosevelt Moscow Gus

Frayed Farewell Before a Quiet Departure

The writer hints at a mix of restraint and resolve as he prepares to depart. He mentions a possible return to practiced skills from years past and notes plans to begin soon, asking others not to cry and to allow him to handle part of the farewell himself.

Editorial Briefs Spark Simple Money, Moral Views

A man in Alabama forgets he has $3,000 in the bank. Others elsewhere might do the same. Wheaton College president condemns chaperoned girls as poor wives, linking to Hollywood’s failures. Doctor Cornish of UC seeks more time to revive a dog through experiments.

Alabama Wheaton College Hollywood Doctor Cornish University of California

Cancer of the stomach in youths emphasized in report

A survey notes two stomach cancer cases in youths aged 13 to 20, highlighting that the disease, though rare in young people, progresses rapidly. Early diagnosis, use of X rays, and ongoing scientific research are stressed to improve outcomes for this serious illness.

When Dogs Are Pets and Perils for Children

Olive Roberts Barton argues dogs vary by breed and training guiding suitability for homes. She cautions against cooping hunting or watchdog breeds in small yards, notes most bites arise from mis care or misfit surroundings, and urges humane treatment and adequate space to prevent accidents.

Phrases on Romance Liberty and Europe from Notables

A collage of quotes from Mme Ganna Walska Judge Edward J. Jeffries Walter Hagen Mussolini and others. The remarks touch romance statements national liberty golf philosophy and Europe’s future amid political tension.

Yesterday's Cartoon and A Fire Alarm Note

A historical note recounts the Hesquiat Wolfman Kilm-ith-ka born in 1832 on Vancouver Island and his wolflike life. It also mentions Fred Hopton Jr of Allegheny Cemetery born in West View and a 1931 fire alarm at Huizen De Kruidhof delayed by Sunday rest, with a return to Naarden. The piece ends with a teaser: TOMORROW The Solar Candle.

Vancouver Island British Columbia Hopton Allegheny Cemetery Fred West View Huizen

Repeal Era Alcohol Roils City Traffic

Public Forum argues repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment worsened urban traffic, linking higher fatalities to drunken driving and pedestrians. It notes reduced police presence, more nightlife, late‑night speeds, and urges stricter enforcement and personal responsibility for drivers.

Metropolitan Police Department America

Holy Murder biography of Porter Rockwell reviewed

Worthwhile Books offers Holy Murder a gripping biography of Porter Rockwell, chief of the de mens. The narrative delivers a straight good story of bloodshed and destruction, reflecting the odd vagaries of human nature under peculiar conditions.

Charles Kelly Hoffman Birney Porter Rockwell

Destructive Actions of Rockwell in Early Mormon Circles

The account traces Rockwell’s role among Mormon figures from New York to Ohio to Nauvoo and Utah with Brigham Young. Estimates place his killings between 10 and 40 Gentiles and others he deemed enemies, done with efficiency and no mercy. The narrative questions his devout image as he reportedly died after drinking himself to death.

Rockwell Joseph Smith New York Ohio Nauvoo, Ill Utah Brigham Young

Birthday Surprise for Jine Mae at Five

Long news item lists Clifton Roberts at zens Bank Hamden involved in a collision near Gillespie. Charles Wolfe and wife host a birthday party for daughter Jine Mae on her fifth birthday. C H Harris of The Messenger visits Columbia Missouri as a guest of Bush, a Missouri journalism student. The Coolville orchestra performs at Stewart class night. W P Hinton takes over from J Detwiler at the Western and Seance Life Company in Athens.

Charles Wolfe Glouttt Jine Mae C. H. Harris the Messenger Eft Columbia, Missouri Bush University of Missouri of Journalism W. P. Hinton J. Detwiler The Western and Seance Life Company Athens

Mother's Day Services Feature Local Church Choir

An event at the Methodist church included a quartet with Mest wig Mrs Fred Kiltan and others singing at Mother's Day services. Rev E D Murch organized the program and traveled from Rantoul, MI to participate.

Mre Martzofffs Professor Martzoffs I Dunkle Rs Torax Ramos Fred Kiltan Christ

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