Athens Messenger Page Four Includes Rates and Publication Notes
The Athens Messenger announces publication details for weekdays and a large Sunday edition. Subscription rates are listed for carrier and mail in multiple Ohio counties with varied terms and zones.
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the Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
Taxation Abroad Compared to American Tax Burden
The piece compares Britain’s new income tax increases with U S tax levels, noting Britain imposes a $0 71 2 per dollar rate on a $2 000 yearly income and outlining brackets up to $25 000. It contrasts Britons paying higher taxes with American lawmakers maintaining a class tax system and cites projected government spending in Britain, the United States, and France.
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United States
Great Britain
Congress
England
Germany
France
America
Ohio congressmen praised for Wayne National Forest expansion
Southeastern Ohio representatives respond to local demand for expanding and planting the Wayne National Forest. Residents in about twenty hill counties back continued land purchases to bolster reforestation, flood control, and wildlife protection, linking conservation to regional progress.
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Southeastern
Ohio
Wayne National Forest
Ohio Hill
Ohio River
Wayne
Wayne Forest
Ohio Valley
Washington
Bricker Prunes Ohio Payrolls Amid Debt and Pension Pressures
The Ohio governor faces millions in inherited debt and aims to trim payrolls to reduce burden. After two years, layoffs continue though replacements occur, with concerns over school debts and pension costs. Democrats who filled jobs under Davey risk removal as reform efforts intensify.
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Ohio
Bricker
Davey
Senate Increases Appropriations Amid Silent Economy Rhetoric
Raymond Clapper reports the Senate, in a five hour session, approved 108 increases to the Agriculture Department appropriation with no roll calls and little debate. Figures show about $381 million above the House total, with several named senators present but silent on cuts.
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Washington
Senate
Agriculture Department
House
Roosevelt
Bailey
North Carolina
Taft
Ohio
Glass
Virginia
Burke
Nebraska
Bridges
New Hampshire
Byrd
Tydings
Maryland
Vandenberg
Michigan
Ashurst
Senate Agriculture Committee
Cotton Ed Smith
King
Utah
Mississippi River
Barkley
Hull
Denmark
Tobacco Inspection Service
Bruce Catton analyzes Washington's social security scene
Bruce Catton surveys how pending revisions to the Social Security Act would alter old age benefits and payroll taxes. He notes the plan’s shift to earnings based benefits, the cautious reserve fund outlook, and potential freezes or delays in tax increases shaping a long term deficit or surplus.
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Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Treasury Department
Rockefeller student lacks funds for tennis game
David Rockefeller, a University of Chicago student, faced a moment of embarrassment when asked to pay for a tennis match and found no money in his pocket, illustrating a rare real world penny‑pinch moment for a member of a prominent family.
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David Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Rockefeller
Questions and Answers on History and Facts
A historical quiz compilation presents concise questions with answers on topics including US Communist organizations numbers, infant death rates, Napoleon in Louisiana, Alaska gold, currency cleansing, the Jefferson Memorial, Puerto Rico name origin, Eel River name, rural US families, hands in Oriental ceremonies, film lengths, and WWI troop transport costs.
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United States
Newark
Pennsylvania
California
Ilinois
Ohio
Washington
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New Jersey
Massachusetts
England
Napoleon
Louisiana
Spain
Ildefonso
Victor
Alaska
Treasury Department
Treasury
Jefferson Memorial
Washington, D. C
White House
Thomas Jefferson
Puerto Rico
Eel River
U. S
Europe
Messenger Service Bureau Address Notice
An old newspaper notice directs readers to mail questions to The Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington with a three-cent stamp for reply. It cautions that legal medical advice cannot be given and no extended research will be undertaken.
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Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
Washington, D. C
Health Hints on Pilot Medical Examinations in 1936
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that major air lines used comprehensive medical departments to cover pilots, stewards, and radio operators. Tests include metabolism, blood work, X rays, hearing, glare tests, blood pressure, and parasite screening, with ongoing rechecks and strict hygiene rules for staff handling passengers.
Goats Run Wild in Hawaii National Park Fight
Former domestic goats turned wild roam Hawaii National Park as CCU engines up a campaign to herd and remove them. In the past year about 5000 goats were moved to alternate browsing grounds. The national flag may fly day and night over the U S Capitol building only.
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Honolulu
Hawaii National Park
CCU
United States
National Capitol
Washington
Public comments on relief and politics draw editorials
The May 10 column includes reader letters criticizing WPA relief totals from 1933 to 1938 and mass unemployment. It laments tax burdens and urges action to put unemployed to work, while a separate commentary from George S. Thompson discusses Ohio politics and favorite son dynamics ahead of national conventions.
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the Messenger
New York State
Dewey
Askiance
White House
Green House
K St
Teapot Dome
Ohio
United States
Senate
Cave
Pennsylvania
Smith
Illinois
Glass
Johnson
Borah
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bricker
Ohio Coal Foundation
West Virginia
Panhandlers
David Powers
Jefferson
Jackson
Davey
Johnstown
el Chico
George S. Thompson Glouster
101-year-old woman bans mirrors in home
Mrs Eliza Kirk aged 101 at Owmby near Market Rasen Lincolnshire bans home mirrors to avoid reminders of aging. She says she wants to think of herself as she was and has seen herself for the last time. In a separate note, an unsigned 50 cent letter claims a thief repented after thirteen years.
Ten Years Ago and Twenty Years Ago in Nelsonville
News items recall local events from ten and twenty years ago. Attendees at Vocational Day at Nelsonville High School include R A Dean C W Thompson and others with Mayor Eberle and Dr C E Welch noted. Candidacy filed for city solicitor Republican ticket. Henry C Cameron and Carlos H Cameron families traveled to Cincinnati. Twenty years ago Mrs Clyde K Dean learns of husband Private Deans safe arrival at Newport News. Elks Banquet program lists I M Foster Alston Ellis J P Wood Captain J B Allen and G F Morgan. Victory Loan drive staff noted with $18 400 subscribed. Mildred Brown Yeomanette stationed at Norfolk and John Demolet first Athens County volunteer navy man at Knights of Columbus banquet.
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Nelesonville High School
R. A. Dean
C. W. Thompson
James Sheppherd
Orrin Thacker
Edward Johnson
P. X. Morris
William Morgan
Mayor Eberle
Ralph Parks
C. E. Welch
Harold Mechem
John Demolet
Athens County
Knights of Columbus
Mother Praise at Nelsonville Union Meeting
Poem by Lillian Kirk Russell from Millfield Ohio recited at a Nelsonville church union meeting for Mother's Day. It extols the mother as caregiver healer and lifelong supporter and urges kindness and remembrance on Mother’s Day. The piece closes with the author’s name and hometown.
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Lillian Kirk
Union Meeting of the Churches of
Nelsonville
Lillian Kirk Russell
Millfield, O
Woman Collects 28000 Buttons From Around World
Mrs Gertrude Patterson of Malaga New Jersey is believed to be the nation's top button collector. Since taking up the hobby two years ago she has amassed more than 28000 specimens from all parts of the world.
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Buttons
Malaga
N. J
Gertrude Patterson
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Geiect List
Audio Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Presb Metional
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Raymond Clapper
Bruce Catton
Ene
de Ma
By Galbraith
DR. Morris Fishbein
the Public Forum
Social Security Board
WPA
William Swindell
Glouster
Bloomsburg
Ray G. Pensy
Henry C. Cameron
Carlos H. Cameron
Cincinnati
C. H. Horn
Sunnyside Drive
Clyde K. Dean
Newport News
Private Dean
Elks
I. M. Foster
Alston Ellis
J. P. Wood
J. B. Allen
G. F. Morgan
F. M. McPherson
Alexander Township
Mildred Brown
Richland Ave
Norfolk, Va
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