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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
4
A long editorial outlines shifts in industry from rail to motor, coal to oil, and rayon versus cotton, stressing labor as public today. It warns unions, urges employer worker balance, and notes deficience appropriations force careful budgeting to avoid future deficits.
The General Code of Ohio requires the director of education to draft a teachers schedule for state aid districts with a maximum pay cap. If state aid funds fall short of the established salaries, payments will be pro-rated. The legislature has set a three million dollar annual appropriation for current school expenses, and no extra funds will be allowed beyond this. Boards may not incur bills beyond budget, and only 25 percent more than salaries may be used for other expenses except transportation and tuition for non state-aid districts. Previous years saw boards incurring obligations beyond budgets in state-aid districts.
Opinion notes party interest waning in this country as primary and convention traditions fade. The U S Senate cited as a key instance where party lines blur and legislative action sees frequent coalitions. Predictions ask whether a return to conventions and stronger leadership will revive two-party systems.
The text argues that meeting idols in person often disappoints as many celebrities fall short of heroic ideals. It warns that publicity comes whether wanted or not, and public figures should beware appearances. Some true superstars deserve the spotlight, but most celebrities should avoid exposure to protect their image.
A New York Daily review laments the hollow glamour of Broadway in hard times. It notes aging performers choosing pocket money over Broadway comebacks, scandals from cheap productions, and the lingering hope amid costly glitz. The piece highlights chorus weddings among peers and a famed Ziegfeld performer marrying a columnist, underscoring the era’s shifting fortunes.
The piece notes Illinois voters favor Mrs McCormick amid discontent with male senators as a group. Mrs Schlesinger of Chicago, kin to Joseph Medill, argues the point and suggests she should serve in the Senate.
A dense, dated column blends religious quips with international tensions. It critiques British bases in the West Indies, critiques Mexican securities declines, and laments Wall Street while weighing American “Uncle Sam” policy. It references Japanese Russia relations and warns against European intervention in Asia, noting cautious future conflict.
Health and diet guidance from Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health includes weekly menus with varied meals from breakfast to dinner. The column also covers questions on height appearance Adam's apple neck development and digestive issues with brief medical commentary. It cites exercises, soy bean muffins, and caution on driving with heart conditions.
Reports note Japan will proceed cautiously in relation to the Russian invasion of Chinese territory. Authorities emphasize measured steps, avoiding hasty moves while monitoring regional dynamics and potential impacts on security and diplomacy.
A quiz excerpt explains the first g in gigolo has the sound of the letter j in French. It notes canning origins from Nicolas Appert in 1745 with Napoleon prize money and explains Appert used wide mouthed bottles and cork stoppers. It also covers municipal gambling regulation since 1880s and John Paul Jones burial site details.
In a Washington briefing, the National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement, led by George W. Wickersham, argues crime stems from social conditions such as unemployment and housing, marking a rare official acknowledgment of causes long known. The Hoover era commission also notes officials sometimes violate laws and warns federal enforcement relies on state cooperation for Prohibition.
A column teaching daily vocabulary and usage errors and corrections. Includes guidance on word misuses mispronunciations and misspellings with examples and an emphasis on clear, precise English through practical tips and a daily word.
Mrs George I Wenzel announced plans to start building a six apartment flat block on North Congress Street behind her home next Monday. Attending are Dr Ellis and the dean of women at a university party planned for this evening at the Armory.
Puzzle clues mix terms from daily life and language, listing numbered hints such as Petty, Face of a clock, Musical work, To corrode, Eggs of acts, Divisions of fishes, Era words, birds and objects, and geographic references including Persia and South Carolina, forming a cryptic crossword style grid with many obscured entries.
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