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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1935
Page
4
Ohio moves to grant conservation officials authority to adjust seasons and limits by region. Sportsmen have begun using the new powers, arguing a blanket law cannot fit the state’s diverse conditions. The piece urges public support, licenses as duty, and broad sportsmen’s organization involvement.
A broad Inter organization Conference on Ohio Tax Situation urges no new state taxes for 1936. It argues existing tax sources can fund pensions schools highways and government, and supports re enacting current taxes that expire end of 1936. The plan is non partisan and seeks to limit further tax tapping while ensuring budget needs.
A Communist Party purge in Russia removes Comrade Mikhail Saveliev, former private chauffeur to Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovitch, after his boastful fondness for the pre revolutionary life prompts questions about class and freedom. The piece hints at irony and a broader social shift from aristocratic servitude to egalitarian ideals.
President Roosevelt and Budget Director Bell plus Treasury Secretary Morgenthau have met repeatedly to shape the budget. The plan adds about 500 million for public works and 300 million for civilian conservation corps, expanding the permanent budget toward four billion. The fate of the emergency relief section remains undecided as the President plans to delay final figures until January.
Louisville court ruling on the Guffey Coal Bill shifts federal interstate commerce limits. Legal experts note Judge Hamilton adopts a new constitutional stance, with Borah unfamiliar, and predict the decision may not withstand scrutiny. Supreme Court scholars contrast it with the Schechter ruling.
Political observers say Senator Borah mirrors Hoover in aiming for a real chance at the Republican nomination and to shape the next ticket and platform. Borah’s favored candidate remains Senator Vandenberg, with Governor Landon possibly joining his private list. Both men intend to keep trading candidate talks while blocking the other from winning.
The article notes a new, sharper public style from Mr. Hoover attributed to publicity adviser Ben Allen. It contrasts Hoover with his past plain speaking and links the move to a trend among modern politicians. Roosevelt reacts to budget forecasts after a one hour and a half private briefing with a Washington journalist.
Senator Borah replies to a question about tuning in on radio to Mr. Hoover’s address saying he would rather read it. The remark reflects a candid stance on consuming presidential material through writing rather than broadcasting.
The piece notes President Roosevelt has designated Thanksgiving for Thursday November 28 and mentions planning for the holiday meal. It also alludes to a London political meeting where a pipe nearly struck a U S congressman and quotes remarks by Secretary Wallace asserting people are more important than pigs. It ends with a market report foretaste.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a human comedy but lacks sufficient names places dates or events to form a complete newspaper card with distinct facts.
The piece surveys Harrison Township Gallia County origin stories 1812 1816 settlers list early families Mccall Easter Strait Waugh and other names. It notes the first school Smith School clay lick log building and the first post office on Big Bull Skin Creek with Cornelius Holley. It recalls a centenarian preacher and local churches and a perennial sulphur spring near a giant poplar.
The issue notes F. J. Beasley Co began erecting a garage on Factory Street by the ice plant for their trucks and Carl Beasleys home in Grand View Heights. Also mentions Red Grange’s final Illinois game, local trips to Columbus, and birth of Willard Elmer Poston.
Miss Faye Dartt led the pretty girl contest at Shade School social while Clyde Pinkerton and Harley Pierce finished first and second in the homeliest man contest. Ohio University Philomathean Society program included Robert Conner Pauline Ewing and others. Birth announced for a nine pound son to Mr and Mrs Pearley Gaskill. Grand Jury list includes Clarence Juniper York Richard Shirley Athens Emerson Stout Carthage and others.
A romantic lyric by Ruth O'Shea from Millfield Ohio vows unwavering devotion. The speaker compares love to being held in the beloved's hand and contemplates leaving for another land if love cannot be returned.
Health column notes a 95 year old North Carolina father whose condition surprised doctors. It contrasts modern medical methods with Old Parr of England who reportedly fathered children at extreme ages, while pointing to doubts about Parr’s age and life events.
Chicago alderman Jacob M. Arvey argues for shifting the city to Eastern Standard Time, asserting that man creates time and can adjust it. He pleads for a time standard change to align with the region.
Jean Dunn is captured by the Red Jackson gang after fleeing toward town and ends up in a mansion by a lake. She faces coercion from Jackson and Sandy Harkins, who pressured her into joining the gang. She refuses unwanted advances and grapples with fear, guilt, and uncertainty about escape.
The fragment from a Washington General Fart ment page shows stockpile related text with unclear names. Even so it hints at a military or governmental inventory note.
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