Obituary and Subscription Rates Notice
National Representatives advertising rates on request for obituaries cards of thanks. Entered at Athens Post Office as second class matter in 1018. Subscription rates by carrier and mail in several counties: one year four fifty, six months forty six, ten weeks one.
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Joan W. Cullen Company
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Isc
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
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Taxing Districts and Officials Scrutinized for Waste
The piece decries taxpayer ignorance and officials’ handling of budgets and laws. It argues many districts fail to budget efficiently and stay within limits while posting rising costs. It calls for expert accounting to tame the maze of relief laws and taxes, noting little heed from higher authorities.
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State House
Court House
Hitler
Name for journalists standardization urged by panel
A National Council on Professional Education for Journalism committee surveys American journalism schools to raise standards and considers redefining the title journalist. It notes tension between reporters and journalists and urges adopting a single term and dropping the phrase newspaper game as a business descriptor.
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National Council On Professional Education For Journalism
England
Experts Predict 1959 Utopian Future From Pittsburgh Panel
A group of leaders in business science religion and education met in Pittsburgh to forecast life in 1959. They envisioned full employment, more leisure, rocket travel, remote household chores, photo electric cells, glass houses and cloth, and fewer incurable diseases.
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Pittsburgh
States tax racing bets as parimutuel boom spreads
Twenty two states allow pari mutuel betting with state taxes. In ten representative states bettors paid authorities 7 975 311 in taxes from 213 033 313 in bets during 1938. Legislators accept betting as long as the state gains a share while recognizing mixed public sentiment toward gambling. The system guarantees state revenue even when favorites win.
Taft Attacks Polls as Threat to Democracy in 1930s Policy View
Washington column notes Senator Taft denounces straw polls and public opinion surveys as undermining democratic processes. Raymond Clapper recalls polling errors in 1936 and commentary on Gallup and Literary Digest influences, while stressing that polls do not dictate political outcomes.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Panamanian Merchant Fleet Grows Rapidly Despite US Flag Speed
Bruce Catton notes Panama's merchant marine surged to 159 ships totaling 717 525 tons by mid 1938, a growth driven by economic factors and lax regulation. Many ships list American ports, Oslo, or London as home ports, while few Panama homes are registered under its flag. The article contrasts Panama with the larger US and UK fleets, signaling potential for high rank in world shipping.
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Washington
United States Line
Panama
Lloyds’ Register
Europe
Lloyds
Hitler
Poland
United States
Oslo
London
Hong Kong
Vestfold
Great Britain
Questions and Answers from the Messenger Service Bureau
A long reader Q A column lists varied trivia from birds mating seasons to World War Meuse Argonne soldiers, Empire State Building bricks, Trojan Horse origin, China versus female population, Anthony Wayne dying words, Snow White dwarfs, earthworm depth, friction match inventor, and secretary pronunciation.
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New York City
Helen
Menelaus
Sparta
Paris
Priam
Troy
China
Anthony Wayne
Flagstaff
Presque Isle
Penna
Doc
John Walker
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Autonomy stance and pledge from Charles J Wolfe
Charles J Wolfe writes in the Public Forum reflecting on autonomy for the division and his campaign stance. He notes partial autonomy restoration after discussions with John O Leary and the international executive board, declines mudsling and vows support for the miners’ chosen candidate, outlining his labor-oriented beliefs and a lack of interest in an appointive role.
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the Messenger
William Schoonover
Chauncey
John O'Leary
International Executive Board
New York
Hocking Valley
Charles J. Wolfe
Nelsonville
Christmas tree decorations affected by war supply
War strains may limit Christmas tree ornaments in Canadian homes. Merchants hope to fill demand from existing stocks. if not, naments will be unavailable. Most decorations are produced in Germany.
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Montreal
Germany
Rabies Epidemic Claims Livestock in Meigs County
Ten cows and two horses belonging to C E Blackwood of Bedford Township in Meigs County died during a rabies outbreak. The notice lists nearby figures including Mrs. Amelia Lowry who died at 86 in West Union Street.
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C. E. Blackwood
Bedford Township
Meigs County
Amelia Lowry
W. Union St
Hello Joey leads tense confrontation at Club Chateau
Captain Dawson questions Joey di Torio about Arnold Benthorne's murder. Di Torio denies a lasting partnership while Dawson reveals Benthorne kept a ghost diary exposing rackets from narcotics to numbers games and cross border smuggling.
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Joey
Dawson
Flynn
Alston
di Torio
Benthorne
di Toro
Joely
Bahamas
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
San Francisco
Dave Watson
Marlyn
Marlyn White
Dave
Pete
Night murder at Benthorne estate opens alibi probe
Daw son confronts Joey on the murder of Arnold Benthorne after a midnight killing at the club and ransacked safe. Di Torio insists his post midnight alibi and hints a hidden gun and ballistics twist, foreshadowing a continuing confrontation.
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Jameson
Captain Dawson
Alston
Dawson
Alston Motors
Benthorne
Flynn
Joey di Torto
Rutland Social And Personal Highlights
Rutland society notes list Mrs Roy Snowden hosting the Harmony Circle at the Christian Church with a potluck after a brief meeting. Local residents and visitors are named with several weekend visits and illnesses noted including Charles Grate, Frank Utsinger, and ongoing care for Mr and Mrs Marion Wood.
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Rutland
Roy Snowden
Harmony Circle of the Christian Church
Howard Phipps
Columbus
L. D. Phipps
Almus Rawlings
Ollie Anderson
Houk
Vinton
Kananga
Frank Utsinger
Dessie McColley
Carl Taylor
Carrie Rutherford
Bellville
Weber Theobald
Sulfapyridine Advances Treatment of Pneumococcus Meningitis
Dr. Morris Fishbein notes dramatic improvements with sulfapyridine and sulfapyridine sodium in pneumococcus meningitis. Baltimore hospital data show eight recoveries among 17 treated from 1938 to 1939, compared with near-certain death prior. Regular dosing raises spinal fluid concentration, marking a major medical advance.
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Morris Fishbein
Baltimore
Thankful for My Swell Dad Poem From Minersville
A short poem from Esther Frecker of Minersville Ohio expresses gratitude for home health sun skies flowers snowflakes friends and most of all a loving dad who understands despite moments of mischief. The verse closes with Thanksgiving Day appreciation for her father.
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Dad
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