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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1935
Page
4
The piece argues the President may gain only partial concessions as NRA support wanes in the Senate and Supreme Court challenges New Deal policies. It criticizes NRA for meddling radicals, delays, and policy changes, and warns that centralized business control could foster monopoly and stifle competition.
The piece argues Western farmers who backed the AAA gained publicity but remain wary of federal pressure. It claims the average farmer resists collectivism and regimentation, preferring rural independence and sustainable land use, and notes most do not march on Washington this season.
The western Indian may gain buffalo ranges on Pine Ridge and Crow reservations in South Dakota under a new wildlife and conservation program. John Collier, commissioner of Indian affairs, authorizes the plan to bolster Indian morale and self-respect by restoring traditional practices and independence.
The Union of South Africa wants Germany to reclaim its former African colonies and prefers German rule to French. France trains mass Black troops for empire, alarming white South Africans who fear vast Black forces could threaten white rule. A twist of history could restore German colonial power after World War I.
A Los Angeles expert argues that men over 35 have a warped mental outlook making marriage unlikely. The piece wonders if a desperate woman might become the Princess of Wales, and notes the proverb that a word to the wise suffices as long congressional speeches continue.
Washington report notes a mix of AAA marchers including county agents on government pay and affluent landowners. The travel party constellates around Pullman rides and sightseeing, presenting farmers as loyal to the soil while labor leaders are seen as distant from field work.
Investigation shows the AAA unofficially encouraged the farm demonstration and helped it succeed while officially providing the hall and clerical aid. Farmers funded their delegate expenses, and printed programs may have come from the government. County control committees and township groups drove the effort with county agents as secretaries, separate from established farm lobby groups.
A Kansas farmer met Administrator Chester Davis and praised the program, then was put on the AAA payroll to spread his experience. The piece notes a shift away from using relief funds to manufacture goods, mentioning President Roosevelt ordering a halt and Congressman Connery's shoe funding proposal being rejected as the government stops such spending.
The next issue claims Supreme Court Justice Roberts appeared on J. P. Morgan’s preferred list with 100 shares of Allegheny Corporation Common Stock while he was a Philadelphia attorney. The piece ties this to his leading the court against the pension law, and notes financier ties amid Roosevelt era banking scrutiny.
A Columbia professor argues the average woman would require 1,375,000 dollars to practice cannibalism, questioning whether even a radio soprano would charge that much to dine on a screech owl.
A concise jab likens Congress unseeing to Father Coughlin’s sharp oratory as the speaker notes his knack for telegraphing his punches in political clashes.
A historical survey recalls the Carthage Presbyterian Church and related area churches. Rev Hiram Howe organized the church in 1880 with pastors and elder lists including Dr Charles Taylor and families like Rileys Wilsons Hammonds Mills and Caldwells. It notes marriages in the congregation and earlier churches at Tuppers Plains Werren Station Amesville and Rutland Chester with dates, elders and founders.
Ten years ago a northern Ohio region faced rain and hail storms followed by a 70 mile gale. The weather event impacted communities as residents recalled the severe conditions from that era.
Twenty years ago sixty bombs from German Zeppelins fell on England injuring three. Prof Geoffrey Morgan spoke to Athens residents urging a playground project. David Feth of Akron visited his parents. English shoppers favor brighter shirt colors than Canadians.
Signed letter from R A Dalton in Athens May 14 discusses Thomas A Jenkins of Ohio and his growing influence in the GOP. It cites his role on social security debates, committee work, and the approval of his views by Republicans and Democrats, urging constituents to evaluate integrity ability and industry.
A compilation of remarks from Mayor La Guardia on drunk driving and war quotes by C. A. Davila of Romania on Europe. Also commentary urging traditional family roles from Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink and social critique from Leslie Charteris about crime.
Thomas McGraw of Indianapolis locates a pocket book on the sidewalk in front of the Apollo Theater. The discovery occurs in a busy area with many passersby, and the item was noticed without difficulty by bystanders.
Katharine Strykhurst resents her wealth driven household and refuses to work. She accompanies Zoe Parker to a park boat encounter with Gibbs Larkin, a casually impoverished suitor, as Katharine tests her patience and contemplates Michael Heatheroe. John, a quiet observer, stands by as tensions rise.
The article discusses how climate affects health across ancient and modern thought, noting climate is secondary to medical care. It argues that good climate cannot compensate for poor care and emphasizes temperature humidity and air quality as key factors in disease outcomes.
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