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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1935
Page
4
A critical piece argues motorists fund shrinking highway programs through diverted funds. It cites poor road quality, neglected secondary routes, and high costs to drivers, urging sound planning and public pressure to restore highway investment and reduce reliance on motorist revenue. The author labels the motorist a mystery and sucker for politicians.
The article argues that delinquent assessments and bonds create tax burdens as bonds are first liens on taxes. It warns districts to examine future tax capacity before issuing bonds, noting refunds delay payment and some bonds may never be paid. It stresses bond defaults are serious and urges prudent credit management.
Control of the press and radio by governments creates a populace swayed by propaganda. Dictatorships in Italy Germany and Japan push for war and expansion as citizens are fed government monitored news and public messaging. The piece argues a government supervised press can mold opinion toward conflict or peace.
President Roosevelt would welcome a quiet session yet Congress plans to assert itself amid reform bills and potential controversy. The Spanish War pension, potato control measures, and AAA disputes show Congress pushing independence from White House leadership.
The piece notes an impending vote in January on the WWI war bonus, with the administration opposing it yet Congress expected to act independently and pass the measure. Roosevelt previously vetoed similar reform, while labor groups back broader federal control and industry regulation through bills like O Mahoney and Ellenbogen.
Lawmakers back neutrality measures relief funds ship subsidies rail reform food and drug bills social security liberalization NRA contract rules Wagner wages and hours study and copyright reform signaling a lively session free of administration direction and influence.
The award to build 28 more war ships promises steady work through 1939 for 8,500 civilian staff at the local navy yard. Chicago figures show Donald Richberg may rebuild his law practice there. Chairman Winant says Geneva experience will aid Social Security administration. State Department translation bureau work surges as White House foreign mail increases. International contacts lift bureau output from 8,000 to 22,000 pages in 1928 to 22,000 in 1934.
Representative Sabath of Illinois says the next session of Congress will be longer than many expect and will run at least a couple of days. He cautions lawmakers to prepare for an extended opening.
A German chemist unveils pajamas made of wood, a mockery of wartime fashion. The punchline imagines Adolf Hitler attempting them and being splintered, leaving the chemist safe in a wooden kimono of irony.
The Western University president reports a surplus of janitor and dining room positions as the college shows no football team.
The author criticizes Mussolini and world dictators for misinforming followers about foreign problems. He argues that only a press free from government control serves the people, noting radio in the United States faces censorship through licensing pressures.
New York Central and Pennsylvania announce their top New York to Chicago trains will cover the trip in 16 12 hours, down from about 20 hours. The move aligns with air travel times and signals renewed railroad energy and ingenuity to regain competitiveness.
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Museum curates a numismatic display of early state scrip from charcoal furnaces, banks, and firms in denominations from five cents to one dollar. Public and private issuers include Lancaster, Coshocton, and Kirkland Safety Society signed by Joseph Smith, with certificates redeemable at homes or stores. The exhibit also features Ezra Griswold notes from 1816, store cards from Civil War war tokens, and Jackson Cents from 1832 to 1843 used in the drive to establish a national bank.
Ten years ago Frank Moler returned from a motor trip to Florida. Those leaving Athens by motor truck for Florida included Russell Davis Harry Ambrose and Max Lewis. Their truck labeled The Covered Wagon. Davis planned to enter real estate Ambrose to work as architect and Lewis as contractor. Mrs O E Liggett hosted the Presbyterian Church Home Department Committee. The Messenger announced $1.00 insurance for a $5,000 accident policy for one year.
Miss Frances Finney of Jackson, a student at Ohio University, returned from three months in Europe. She spent two months in London with her brother Herb Finney, and the remainder of the time on a motor trip through France and Spain.
Miss Oascle Chrisman travels to Madison Wisconsin to start graduate work at the University of Wisconsin. Austin Wood Sanford Bundy and Roger Jones go to Columbus to resume studies at Ohio State University. Mac Bethel moves to Cambridge for a Master’s at Harvard, joined later by Arthur Sayre. Piano pupils Beatrice Pennell Lucile Moore Nora Smith Mary Powell and Lenna Lasure played in a recital. Don McVay leaves for Columbus to enter Ohio State University Law School.
Mr and Mrs C F McBee return from a business trip to St Louis. A note claims the modern Oxford Bible is the only book in the world without typographical errors.
W. W. Ankenbrand, superintendent of Rockford Schools, defends his remarks about teacher attractiveness, denounces misquotation by metropolitan dailies, and explains the interview and reference practices used in Rockford. He emphasizes that attractiveness means wholesomeness and pleasant personality, not physical prettiness, and guards against the term battle axe being attributed to teachers.
Lord Strabolgi, a wartime British naval leader, says much of the talk about nations needing to expand is nonsense. He asserts Italy and Germany could sustain their current populations with a sane economic system.
Scientists report that after a lightning flash the surrounding air remains illuminated for a fraction of a second, with high speed photographs capturing the brief glow during the discharge.
Ruth Woodson seeks shelter in a crumbling house as caretaker Penny Gibbs misidentifies her for Elaine Chalmers. Ruth falls for neighbor John McNeill while Elaine at Graycastle College vows to win him. Conflicting disguises, letters, and a tangled romance drive a tale of class, captivity, and pursuit.
Friday departure from college finds Elaine Chal mers planning a weekend with family in New York and a Boston stay. Hortense Stokesbury lingers in Elaine's luxury Graycastle room as farewell plans unfold, with mentions of Canby, Windmill Club, and weekend mail arrangements for West Point and Annapolis.
A collection of opinions from Dr. George B. Cutten, John V. Brennan, and the Rev. Fr. Charles E. Coughlin. They argue democracy must address basic needs, compete with other governments, and acknowledge Huey Long's sincerity despite contentious methods.
A stark warning from Dr. Alfred Rosenberg, a Nazi philosopher, about history's course. The remark emphasizes the need for strong defensive forces to prevent civilization from perishing, likening the fate to ancient Rome and Athens.
A letter discussing whole wheat versus white flour in diets. It argues balanced nutrition with fruits, vegetables, milk, and meats can offset white bread’s lower vitamin content, while whole wheat offers nutrients missing in white flour. Milk in bread improves nutritive value. whole grains better for reproductive health in animal tests.
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