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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1933
Page
6
An Ohio Anti-Saloon League official says his group will not discuss post repeal liquor control, keep to complete prohibition, and rejects defeat or any specific plan. The piece argues dry leaders should offer practical methods to curb liquor traffic during repeal debates.
The article notes Russia’s inability to feed itself despite vast farmland and many farmers. Officials recruit children up to 16 and elderly 60 to 80 to harvest, with gleaning after reaping to boost output and guard against sabotage. It suggests Russia needs American farmers and machinery to raise wheat.
The piece outlines rapid, high pressure reforms in Washington, from banking expansion and federal aid to local governments to industry reorganization and labor changes. It questions the long term effects and ponders the destination of this accelerating policy trajectory.
The London Herald reports Nazis offered 4,550 for Dr. Albert Einstein’s head prompting witty and grave remarks. Einstein quips he didn’t know his head was worth so much while commentators weigh the moral and scientific value of a living thinker. Belgium guards the professor’s safety amid speculation about the price.
Dorothy Dix argues for a measured hand up for children, citing the harm of denying support and the need for parental duty. She contrasts two schools of thought, recounts a story of a wealthy father's neglect, and urges assistance while children are young and needy to open opportunities and protect family heritage.
Mr and Mrs Nelson France of Nelsonville celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs W A Landis returned from Columbus with her baby son James Carrol one of twins. The Woman's City Federation elected Mrs Robert L Woodworth president. Plans for the Faculty Women's Club at Ohio University were made. N E Mille returned from Cincinnati where he attended the livestock market. Peer notes show school enrollments in Athens and local awards at the Athens County Fair.
The article notes Berlin leaders welcome statements by a scientist who rejects politicizing Hitler’s anti Jewish policy. It implies that attacks on non resident scientists would not bode well for the new German regime and highlights the negative impact of such assassinations on astronomy and mathematics.
The item notes a Cromwell Indiana man named Mr Swaney who traveled to California in 91 days under a odd wager beginning with no money and including a dog and weight equality. It also mentions Congressman Shoemaker of Minnesota who served a year and a day for calling a banker a robber and was seated in Congress after a bank litigation favoring orphans and widows. Tomorrow a Human Ice Pail.
Dr Morris Fishbein emphasizes birth certificates as essential for health statistics and citizenship. Immediate physician action at birth includes eye treatment, airway clearance, warmth, and accurate identification. Prompt reporting to health authorities ensures accurate mortality data and aids disease prevention efforts.
Olive Barton argues the oldest child often becomes spoiled and dependent due to parental overindulgence. The arrival of a younger sibling shifts attention, creating two children to be catered to and diminishing the elder's autonomy. The piece examines the downside of early favoritism and dependency.
The American Federation of Labor convention opens in Washington with early registrations surpassing the usual, a ceremonial memorial for Samuel Gompers planned, and delegates expected from new Federal unions. Secretary Morrison notes the vast workload and humor permeating the capital as officials prepare for the event.
The article argues that a parent's habit of giving help and guiding every move does not quickly change. Older children feel this and may resist domination by younger siblings who gain independence as time passes. As families grow, independence rises, with the oldest receiving advantages that push younger ones toward self-reliance.
Puzzle style clues reference a picture of a college sports teacher, with entries hinting at sports terms, geography and common words. The row lists many short definitions and cross clues pointing to a framed sports figure associated with Southern students and a Trojan team.
The column reminds contributors that unsigned letters cannot be considered. It requires full name and address as evidence of good faith with each contribution.
Pearl Bolin argues in Meigs County that 16 million unemployed workers and small farmers deserve fair aid from the Federal relief program. She calls for redistribution of taxation to those who can shoulder it, warns against overproduction harming prices, and urges unity to end poverty without benefiting the rich.
Editorial from The Messenger stresses lifelong problems such as prejudice and ignorance while examining the industrial era. It warns that labor, capital, and monopolies shape prosperity and argues for wisdom and justice, proposing legislation against abusive corporate practices and likening corporations to hogs nose-ringed by government. Albany writer PF. E. Radcliffe signs Sept 30.
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