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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1939
Page
4
The piece argues to fix and preserve the existing old age pension in Ohio, noting rapid roll increases and aging population. It warns the Bigelow proposal would raise property taxes and cause chaos, urging reform without politics and protection for taxpayers while ensuring aid to eligible elderly.
Business Week argues the 1939 Neutrality Act ends the domestic breathing spell for business and government. It cautions against a prolonged armistice in politics while urging continued democratic compromise and a timely return to addressing economic and domestic dangers.
A defense of American news citizens against foreign short wave broadcasts. The piece argues these stations spread lies and propaganda while praising American newspapers for accurate reporting and urging listeners to sift through overseas broadcasts.
Raymond Clapper notes how relief systems in Indianapolis face a cleanout as WPA and town- ship relief settle into long term care. Investigations probe township trustees, political interference, and graft while 25 000 relief cases strain direct aid. Housing and health concerns rise as condemned, rent-free dwellings house hard luck families.
Bruce Catton surveys a Washington move to extend civil service rules to state employes via federal spending leverage. Neely proposes denying funds to noncompliant states with merit coverage and political prohibitions, while Hatch plans a constitutional approach to broaden the ban with state funds.
The Messenger publishes a Q A column listing peace organizations with addresses and asks to mail questions for reply. It notes dates like the New York Chicago air route opening on Sept 5 1918 and the 1868 song publication by Robert Brennen. It explains tire placement rear for safety and reviews public recreation spending and Thanksgiving as not a national holiday.
Ten years ago Robert S. Wood won the Athens mayoral race and Mrs. John Bobo was injured when her car overturned on the way to vote in Canaanville. The item mentions a broken arm and bruises suffered in the accident.
WILL C. MERRITT suggests a central Family Day Pension to align reunion dates nationwide. He envisions a federal bureau system with local auxiliary offices to issue keys and translations for alphabetic permutations, aiding civil service prep and promoting broader family gatherings.
Lizzie Sheets describes being knocked down by a mob of 15 to 21 year olds chased from the high school grounds by Officers Allensworth and Lewis. She, recently post operative, says the incident endangers her health and questions street safety in Middleport. Election night in Gallipolis was quiet with no arrests or accidents reported.
Tomorrows chapter in serial story shows Joan Johnson, heiress to J G Johnson, and Dan Webber trapped in a casino gang’s plot. Rocco and Big Ed chase a $10,000 reward while Joan and Dan navigate danger and budding romance under guard.
Doctors explain hard of hearing as loss after speech is learned, noting two main types: nerve damage with intact conduction and conduction blockage from middle ear infections. Tuning fork tests distinguish them, guiding treatment from lip reading to medical removal of blockages and possible surgical options.
A reader poem depicts autumn and approaching winter with lines about frost brown fields and fading leaves. The piece closes with farewell to autumn time and is signed by Mrs. John Cuckler of Athens, Ohio.
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