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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1935

Page

4

Patterning After Europe in Wealth Redistribution

The writer argues against wealth division through taxation and debt expansion, citing Europe and the United States. He critiques government borrowing, tax cuts, and high government income spent on offices, claiming these policies redistribute wealth from savers and workers to others. He warns Congress already takes a fifth of income and suggests reductions in investment incentives.

Russia Germany Italy Europe United States Ethiopia Uncle Sam Congress

Forests Reflect On Carbondale Growth And Caution

The Carbondale forest has grown from seedling beginnings to acres of tall trees. Foresters warn that careless smoking could destroy years of work and emphasize transmitting forest wisdom to youth to protect natural resources and yield future spiritual and financial profits.

Carbondale Carbondale Forest

Road Costs and Choices For Better County Highways

A dated opinion urges motorists to inspect local roads and the cost of upkeep. It argues voters favor new programs over taxes for roads, noting funds go to schools and pensions first. It contends high quality highways require paying the price through taxes and prioritizing spending.

Peter Paul

Salt From Ocean Promises Nationwide Value Reveal

The article posits ocean salt could fund the nation, equating its value to a deep one and a half miles of wealth, while noting how politicians' statements influence perceived worth.

Joe Louis Faces Calls for Rest Between Fights

A delegation of heavyweight boxers seeks a breathing spell for Joe Louis, while the President may be urged to approve pauses. Rumors suggest Italy could face trouble if it withdraws from the league and confronts Ethiopia.

Joe Louis Joe Italy Ethiopia

Upton Sinclair Relic Shelters in Pasadena Hideaway

Paul Mallon reports Sinclair’s quiet Pasadena home draws curious gossip as political circles note Olson leading EPIC influence across California. Despite retirement rumors, Sinclair remains a figure with grand plans, while access to him is by appointment only.

Pasadena Calif Upton Sinclair Rockefeller Busch Family Anheuser Los Angeles Colbert L. Olson Olson Sinclair

Sinclair and EPIC Plans Survey National Play for 1936

A political analysis argues EPIC founder Sinclair aims to spread his plan via a national lecture tour while building autonomous state groups. He backs Roosevelt selectively, seeks EPIC delegates in the Democratic primary, and contrasts production for use with New Deal funding.

Huey Long Sinclair Mr. Sinclair Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt New Dealer TVA Farley-McAdoo Federal Treasury

Passenger poll shocks Los Angeles broker aboard ship

A Los Angeles broker returning from San Francisco conducted a presidential preference poll among first class passengers. Results showed 51 for Roosevelt, 14 Republican and 8 Communist, sparking a harsh note about communism in the state and a quip about Mussolini’s motto.

Los Angeles San Francisco Mr. Roosevelt

Unlucky Jaywalker Tied to 35.5 People Per Mile Comment

A survey reports 35.5 persons per square mile in the United States. An Oklahoma bank robber was sentenced to life after his lawyer sang Home Sweet Home. The jury reportedly mishandled the defendant.

United States Oklahoma

Adulterated Hamburg Charges Stir New York Noise Fight

A newspaper item links dip soup to Mayor LaGuardia's noise abatement effort and notes Pennsylvania lunch stand owners charged with adulterating hamburg. It questions how facts emerged while hinting at government experiments with youth under a pay-for- restraint plan.

LaGuardia New York Pennsylvania Hamburg

District Tales of Long Ago by George & Thompson

A memoir sketch on pioneer life outlines how sheep aided early settlers in Perry County Monroe Township aiding subsistence and defense. It recalls wolves as night raiders and the scarcity of firearms among Irish emigrants and a preferred weapon the shillala. The piece highlights George Thompson known as Squire as the first justice of the peace, serving over forty years.

Emerald Isle Monroe Township Perry County the Messenger George Thompson Squire

Ten Years Ago and Years Ago in Athens News

A roundup summarizes social events and travels in Athens and nearby areas. Miss Juanita Tefft hosts a party at her aunt Mrs. Emmett Parker’s home. Miss Ruby Mercer leads a music club discussion. piano numbers are performed by local youths. Judge Worstell and family visit Cambridge for Lawrence Worstell’s Harvard Law enrollment.

Juanita Tefft Emmett Parker Ruby Gladys Mercer Judge L. G. Worstell Lawrence Cambridge Mass Harvard Law School

Health Hints and Diet by Dr Morris Fishbein

An emergency brain hemorrhage requires immediate action. Keep the patient flat on the side to prevent choking, call a doctor, and ensure quiet to preserve heart and brain blood flow. If recovery occurs, paralysis may follow and will improve with careful, guided muscle movement and nursing.

Poets Corner Verse by Mrs Wahl Glouster Memoir

Poets Corner reprints verses titled MY SHEPHERD presenting a devotional piece. The contributor is Mrs Mary Wahl with a return address listed as R F D No 4 Glouster Ohio. The text promises divine guidance and comfort through faith, ending with a vow to dwell in God’s house forever.

Mary Wahl R F. D Glouster Ohio

Nightclub Intrigue In Dover With Jean Dunn

In Dover 1935 Jean Dunn a stenographer for Donald Montague and Bobby Wallace car salesman visit The Golden Feather nightclub with Sandy Harkins and Larry Glenn a lawyer. Tension rises as Lanning Montague and two men discuss a potential assignment and danger looms over Jean and Bobby.

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