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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1941

Page

4

Athens Messenger and Baldnting Co Publication Details

Publication history and staff of The Athens Messenger and Baldnting Co including publishers Gordon K. Bush and Charles H. Harris. Notes on association memberships, circulation agencies, and resumed postal details. Rates listed for carrier and mail subscriptions across Athens and nearby counties.

Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Baldnting CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris Athens Gallis Hocking Vinton Waianen

Natural Resources and War Arsenal of Democracy

Discussion of how minerals oil coal and other natural resources power modern warfare and industry. Emphasizes U S resource wealth as essential to peacetime production and wartime armament through private enterprise, enabling America to be the arsenal of democracy for allied nations.

United States

Michigan co ed finds new life as wife and mother after spotlight

The piece recalls a Michigan co ed who rose to fame by writing against men then married a man described as unlike others. Now a mother to a young daughter she embraces marriage and motherhood as natural, while noting an Ohio peer briefly challenged those views. The article reflects on changing perspectives with maturity.

Michigan Ohio Beatrice Anthony Toby Vera Terry Jake Simon Sam McArdle

Opinions differ over paying Willkie campaign bill

The piece notes Republicans urge paying a $13 000 bill from a doctor who helped during the Willkie campaign while public opinion splits. It argues the 1941 campaign cost taxpayers billions, and the public reaction to financing speaking equipment for a defeated candidate varies, with harsh comments about the bill and broader questions of freedom of thought and speech.

Wendell Willkie Willkie

Unlisted Defense Cost And Traffic Toll Rise

The National Safety Council calls February the second worst month for traffic deaths. It attributes at least half the rise to defense activities including more vehicles on the road and hundreds of military transports. Counties with new defense industries show marked traffic accident increases. The piece urges measures to cut losses and notes hospital bed hours lost equal those on picket lines.

United States National Safety Council

US Drought of Exports Surpassed by Farm Imports

The January balance shows the United States importing more farm products than it exported for the first time in history. War disruptions hinder overseas buyers, turning American-imported foods such as coffee tea pepper and cocoa beans into a larger flow than exports. The piece notes lingering belief in the U.S. disharmony with European events and its effect on trade.

United States Europe

Labor strife blamed on both sides in U.S. strikes

Raymond Clapper argues that labor unions and management bear responsibility for current strikes. He cites Ford Bethlehem Steel and Allis-Chalmers, notes the legal push to collective bargaining, and criticizes Bethlehem Steel for forcing company union elections that worsened production clashes.

Ford Bethlehem Steel Allis- Chalmers OPM la Follette Civil Liberties Committee National Labor Relations Board Labor Board

Ford Strike Erupts Into Violent Standoff

The Ford Company, after four years of refusing union talks, faces a growing strike led by the C I O. Harry Bennett and Henry Ford criticize unions while production halts and violence spreads, drawing national concern and warnings about democracy and labor unrest.

Ford Ford Company Associated Press Harry Bennett Michigan State Labor Board Henry Ford Hitler

Truman to lead 70 man defense probe on 40 billion

Washington gears up for Senator Truman's 70 member committee to investigate national defense spending. The hearings open April 7 with defense officials and OPM leaders testifying. Investigators Fulton and Clark, famed for prior probes, will direct the inquiry into contracts, subsidies, labor effects, and fundraising practices.

Washington Harry S. Truman National Defense Missouri Defense War and Navy OPM Hugh A. Fulton Charles Patrick Clark Fulton Associated Gas and Electric Roly Poly Utilities Howard C. Hopson Clark Gillette Truman

English View on War Amid Christmas Hope

A reader's English friend writes from wartime Britain in December. He notes harsh times yet steadfast morale and belief in victory, mentioning Roosevelt's election and the enduring English spirit despite personal losses. Signed by Charles R. Larson Athens R. D. Martha.

the Messenger England O.K Roosevelt Charles R. Larson Athens R. D. Marth

Notre Dame Coach Rockne Dies In Kansas Plane Crash

Ten years ago Knute Rockne, famed Notre Dame football coach, was killed in a Kansas airplane crash. The notice recalls the tragedy as part of a local history recap.

Knute Rockne Notre Dame Kansas

Britain hit by miners strike paralyses industry

Twenty years ago Great Britain faced complete paralysis of industry as a million miners struck. Local Ministerial Association arranged a Christian Citizenship Institute to discuss moral questions at the Christian Church. Prof. and Mrs. A. A. Atkinson hosted the Reading club. Clifford C. Cornell left for National Retail Clothiers School in Chicago for one week.

Washington Great Britain Christian Citizenship Institute Christian Church Clifford C. Cornell National Retail Clothers School Chicago

Life Begins Tomorrow Verse and Reader Poems

Poet column features two reader verses with names and addresses. Vivian Donaldson of Logan Ohio writes Life Begins Tomorrow about turning to a brighter day. Mrs Henry Lauer of Route 4 Athens Ohio shares a comical verse about childhood illnesses.

Vivian Donaldson Logan Ohio Henry Lauer Athens

Morgan County Court Notes

Morgan County court records show divorce petition filed by Maurice Weiner against six minor children from Deerfield Township, and a pretrial in a civil assault case brought by Mrs. Walter Blackmer near Stockport. Estates of Alice E. Phelps and Ada F. Parkins valued, real estate sales proposed, and several marriage licenses issued in Morgan and Meigs counties.

McConnellville Maurice Weiner Deerfield Township Common Pleas Court Walter Blackmer Stockport Wallace Blackmer Alice E. Phelps Chesterhill Daniel H. Phelps Ada F. Parkins Laul M. Wright J. O. Miller J. J. Evans Meigs Said Oglevee Place Gray Farm Oglevee Gray Place Chester Sears Louis Sears California Myrta Harris Roselina Miller Mabel Farr Marguerite Lawler Ida R. King Italia Sears Patricia Sears Penrose

Rev Green to Preach at Union Sunday Evening

Social notes report Rev Green will preach at Union on Sunday evening April 6. It also lists visits and guests including Mr and Mrs Wilber Thomas Union Furnace and Anna Grace King of Bradbury staying with Mr and Mrs Harley Carr, plus other local visitations and weekend guests.

MT. Union Green Wilber Thomas Union Furnace Earl Charles King Anna Grace Bradbury Harley Carr M. A. Epple Bunker Hill Delbert Turner Dyesville Glenn Turner Earl Jordan Thomas Jordan Ramey Saxton Middleport Vaughn McKnight Shinnston W. Va George Harmon Jesse Stewart Charleston Howard Stewart Oak Grove Oak Grove Church Bill Jolley Morris Lowery Laura Hartman Rev Wm. Brown Mona Donna. Hartman Harrold Lowery Joan Mary Campbell Verna Wachenschwanz Elizabeth Cagg Donna Brown York New Redic Grange Junction City Charles Hartman Howard Williams Langsville Charles Wendell C. &. Wolfe Floodwood Minnie Perry Logan Arlo Weiss Jack Hankinson Roanoke Charles Levering Jr Virginia Charles Levering Charles Jr Floretta Chillicothe Charles Huddy Oral Daugherty Kimberly Sunday Creek Co Gertrude Gill Tommy Dan Gill Coate Pickett Myrta Hartman Jake Shaw George Thornton T. F. Lowery Gerald Pickett Ollie Wolfe Esther Allen Tom Mills Ross Nanna Eber Mathena

Beatrice Faces Change and a Night Out with Friends

Beatrice resolves to push for store changes with proof while Anthony battles disappointment. A spontaneous party to lift spirits leads to a bold night at the Danceteria, revealing a democratic, youthful crowd and Beatrice’s growing sense of responsibility.

Beatrice Bruce Sheldrake Anthony Bee Grandfather Toby Masters Toby Comptroller’s

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