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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

4

Abused Freedoms At Ohio University Editorial Clash

An Ohio University Post editorial condemns preparedness and mocks national defense, labeling the campus radical cadre un-American. The piece accuses the university of tolerating Fifth Column activity while criticizing conscription and the Burke Wadsworth bill, urging administration control and highlighting political bias in campus coverage.

Ohio University Ohio University Post Europe Franklin D. Roosevelt America Ohio France Norway Great Britain Cutler Hall Davey Bricker Athens Post S.A.T.C

Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene

Bruce Catton surveys wartime road planning and infrastructure politics as officials allocate funds for 1942 and 1943. The piece weighs highway priorities, materials, and mechanized army needs while noting debates over transcontinental expressways and evolving road science amid conflict.

Bruce Catton Washington Scene

Hugh Johnson on naval strength and the danger of war

The writer critiques US policy and naval strategy, arguing that surplus destroyers are not truly available and warning against entering a war under false pretexts. He contends the public stance is not to be aggressors and questions the push toward war without clear necessity.

Fernec Ae Britain Major Eliot Eliot Knudsen Bottieenecke Roosevelt

Winter oats gain favor in Southeastern Ohio fields

In Southeastern Ohio the public forum reviews new small grain crops, especially winter oats. Tennessee Tenex winter oats yielded 1 579 bushels per 40% weight per acre from plantings in 1939 and 1940, with Lee C roof variety showing prompt growth. Winter Turf remains common though grain is smaller. oats offer higher yields and soil benefits, but require careful planting and weed control.

the Monternet The Public Forum Ohio Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station S. Dept. of Agriculture EI Sarpenter

Athens area news reports weather toll and birthdays

The column notes a Denver visitor complimenting locals, a farmer stating a corn yield fell 50 percent due to dry weather, a seventh birthday party for Geraldine Parry, and Edna Copeland returning from three months in Europe. It covers a volleyball game among Athens businessmen and local street improvements near Fern Street and Congress Street.

Mra. G. Putnam Mary Wheeler Denver Colo Frank Biddle Athens

Learn What's New From This Office Aid Catalog

Handy office helps debut on the commercial scene to solve common problems. The article lists a combined letter seal and opener, a one ounce inkless balance, a rubber band tray, a plastic case with a feeding slot, and a cellulose film for protecting documents. Polaroid desk lamp and heated ink innovations are noted for faster, clearer printing. Long distance writing via radio typewriter advances, with hopes of networked mail from many machines.

WM Wilson Handy Jerome Walters Cranlonmichie Rina

Praise for a man by Eckels and Judge Rowland

A neighbor recalls Mr Eckels speaking highly of a man who embodies all a man should be The text likens his wisdom and kindness to the great Judge of all and notes mercy for sinners as a guiding standard

Mr. Eckels Rowland

Fire on Cape Cod Theatre Sparks Courage and Return of Antiques

Johnny bands together with Rex Arnold to salvage the damaged set and restore precious Cape Cod antiques after a blaze at the Wharf Theater. Jean Beynosan leads a brave effort guiding flames and crowd to safety while Johnny contemplates his future and loyalty to his locals.

Johnny Helsing Jean Beynosan Molly Jean Carstairs Bank Heaven Rex Arnold Dunbars Masters Bart Dr. Warren Old Man Earl Regan Reynolds Carter Earl Cape Cod Rex’ Arnold Wes Andre Miss Reynolds Monty Rex Arnold Ieral Meltons

Cameo Gift Sparks Pledge Amid Conflicted Hearts

In a tense scene Mildred Williams reveals a request to hand over a cameo as a wedding present. Jean confesses a shift in feeling and Johnny admits his role in the dispute, realizing the cameo was borrowed property not yet returned. The moment hints at love, loyalty, and a pending continuation.

Jean Molly Masters Johnny Trisleey Johnny

Langsville Social Notes Full of Weekend Visits

Social notes from Langsville recounts weekends with relatives in Springhel and Columbus Streets Wendel Miler and daughter of Columbus visited Friday with Mrs Maynard Davie and daughter Sue of Charen ese, Mr and Mrs Willam Philip, and others. Marvyn Jeffers and son from Cincinnati spent the week with Men Fiore. Mr and Mrs Frank Braley and family visited Cheshire RD. Mrs and Mr Ward returned from visit with daughter and son. Graham returned to alts Monday after visit with Mand.

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