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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1939
Page
4
A Southeastern Ohio perspective argues unemployment stems from population growth and cheap production methods. It criticizes politicians for promising cures, urges a return to enterprise on frontiers, and calls for understanding economics beyond rhetoric.
A columnist lampoons modern love as a habeas corpus stunt to see a beloved, citing a New York broker case and parental clashes. The piece laments lawyers in romance and concludes old fashioned wooing remains the only truly romantic path, while gossip persists regardless.
Raymond Clapper discusses the American Youth Commission report urging government action to provide employment for youths aged 18 to 24. He highlights signatures from Owen Young and Ralph Budd among business leaders and notes the need for public works and NYA expansion to stabilize youth morale and democracy amid job shortages.
Bruce Catton reports Washington considers reviving a processing tax idea from the original AAA to finance parity payments for wheat, rice and cotton. Instead of treasury funding, mills and processors would collect the tax from cotton purchases, enabling certificates to growers based on yield or market need.
The column invites concise letters on current events for quick daily publication. Readers are encouraged to contribute short remarks so multiple letters can appear in each issue.
Harold Linscott of Athens R D 4 voices opposition to two tax levies for a special election. He recalls past tax burdens, criticizes county officials and jail conditions, and argues against increasing taxes to fund perceived government waste. He warns of a reckoning and urges voters to resist the upcoming vote.
The Messenger Information Bureau offers general Q and A on origins of Halloween and right angles. It explains water pressure rise per foot depth and discusses birthday definitions. It notes skin color descriptions of American Indians and assesses sawdust as an insulation material with vermin risk.
Wayne Dailey aged two was cut in the head by his uncle's car in the Dailey home driveway in The Plains. Richard Householder and Florence Householder, both 70, wed at New Lexington. Roy Gerald Bowersock of Haydenville made OSU honor roll. Henry Spray aged 70 was killed by a northbound Hocking Sunday Creek Traction car south of Nelsonville. Gretchen Easler was guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Walter Wilson with attendees from Athens Nelsonville Glouster and Logan. A guest group viewed guests traveling to Columbus to become chief electrician for Dunkle Overland Company.
Five people plot Benthorne's murder. Detective Dawson suspects Joey di Torio killed Benthorne to silence him. Nick Smith the taxi driver aids the pair and becomes a suspect. Ara Johnson, the mystery girl, aims to flee with John Douglas while Dan Flynn closes in. The scene ends with Flynn arresting Ara Johnson at her hotel.
Poet contributors welcome with name and address. Verse honors God and trees, referencing Kilmer and biblical imagery, noting faith, aging, and prayer. Signed by Mrs. Nora C. Hesson, Athens, Ohio.
Health notes discuss chocolate milk and flavored drinks for children. Experts differ on sugar and vitamin A content with some praising flavor aid for encouraging intake while others warn of excess sugar and lower juice content.
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