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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1941

Page

4

Athens Stessenger Publication Notice and Rates

Public notice on publication rights and circulation details from Herald Printing Co Athens. Includes member affiliations, rights for republication, carrier and mail rates, zone postages, and national ad representation. Also notes obituary and other notices not charged.

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Fast One but Wide: Germany’s Dilemma in a Long Eastern War

The piece weighs two possible German futures after a new blitz. A quick victory against Britain or a prolonged winter campaign in Russia could follow. It notes Lord Astor’s shift from appeasement hopes to denying any peace with a Nazi-led Germany, stressing that Germany’s army, party, and people are now indistinguishable.

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Norway under martial law after Aalesund upheaval

After 16 months of occupation German troops seize 10 Aalesund leaders and arrest hosts ages as 5 000 protesters gather at the pier. Soldiers restore order as Norway remains under martial law while Britain eyes Norway as a potential first move in a broader campaign.

Norway Aalesund Britain Germany

Shifting Weights in Labor After Ford Victory

The Ford victory reshapes labor power by boosting the United Auto Workers with about 80 000 dollars monthly in checked-off dues and a projected 2 000 000 dollar income. The UAW grows toward 500 000 members, rivaling the United Mine Workers and challenging John L. Lewis influence.

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Raymond Clapper Sees War Clock Quietly Ticking

Washington editor Raymond Clapper, en route to Europe, weighs whether Germany or Japan will trigger U.S. entry into war. He argues America must guard Western Hemisphere outposts and raw materials while serving as a key arming power for those resisting the Axis.

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Corning Board approves Cady resignation and hires Gunnett

Corning Board of Education accepted the resignation of superintendent F A Cady and hired Paul Gunnett of Newport Ohio to fill the vacancy. Gunnett resigns a Newport school post to accept the Corning job and is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with additional study at Ohio State University.

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Plan Rural-Urban Picnic Set for August 14 at Fairgrounds

Plans move forward for a Farmers and Merchants picnic to be held at the fairgrounds next Thursday August 14. Speakers include Mrs Lottie M Randolph from the State Department of Agriculture Elmer F Kruse of the Triple A program and Walter F Kirk Ohio State Grange leader. Logan High School band led by Walter Kinney will perform with the R W A 4 H Club hosting a tent and games and contests planned.

Logan Farmers and Merchants Fairgrounds Lottie M. Randolph State Department of Agriculture Elmer F. Kruse Walter F. Kirk Ohio State Grange Walter Kinney Logan High School R.W.A

Clapper to London and Roosevelt’s strategic moves

Raymond Clapper will be away from The Mes senger for about two weeks starting Sunday with plans to file radio reports from London. He praises President Roosevelt for swift moves and broad strategy including destroyer trades for British bases and Iceland occupation while criticizing arsenal production and administration.

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Treasury Procurement cuts waste with standard kits and reforms

Peter Edson notes the Treasury Procurement division saves the government money by standardizing non defense purchases such as snake bite kits and typewriter ribbons. He criticizes slow paperwork and lack of joint defense council meetings, urging streamlined analysis and centralized clearance.

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Dancing Night Reveals Love Ties at Briar Hill Polo

Dugan and Rod joke about the upcoming round robin polo tourney as Barbara and Larry Grover’s romance unfolds. Barbara doubts Larry’s proposal and resolves to avoid Dugan before he leaves for Oklahoma, while Briar Hill defeats Spring Mountain 8-6 with Dugan scoring four goals.

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Carpenter Social Items Summary of weekend visits and local exchanges

Mrs Alva Rawlings and daughter Freda along with Louis Smith spent the weekend in Copley. Freda stayed for a two week vacation with her uncle William Combs and family. Mr and Mrs C O Whitlatch of Columbus visited friends S F Howery and others here. Nearby families hosted trips to Old Man's Cave and state parks in Hocking County. Various residents hosted relatives from Columbus and Buffalo West Virginia and noted local board actions including Clair Steward hired as janitor and coal supply arranged by J E Radekin.

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