Athens Editor Demands Government Explain Minefield Route
The Athens Messenger republishes Raymond Clapper urging Washington to reveal why the army transport American Legion must pass through minefields en route from Finland to New York. He notes German warnings, diplomatic exchanges, and the risk to 90 refugees aboard the vessel, including notable civilians.
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Washington
American Legion
United States
Germany
Emassy
Scate Island
Thenemy
Finland
New York
J. Borden Harriman
Norway
Frederick A. Sterling
Sweden
State Department
Navy Department
Iceland
Faeroe Islands
Washingtong
Berlin
Delayed Defense Push Criticizes U S War Production Pace
An editorial argues that despite funds for defense the United States lags in mobilizing industry and personnel. It warns that payment terms, profits, and amortization slow plant expansion while Congress delays risk guarantees and excess profits taxes. The piece calls for practical leadership to cut red tape and accelerate rearmament before November.
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Congress
France
England
United States
Canada
Hitler
Italy
Washington
Leaven
Cam- Mitta
Why Wheat Is Cheap Amid World War Shock
The article explains vast wheat surpluses in the United States and Canada due to war disruptions. It notes two billion bushels on hand, with North America consuming only half that, while European buyers are blocked, forecasting potential economic distress for American sellers as the Nazi regime reshapes global trade.
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Rhine
United States
Canada
North America
Atlantic
Europe
Americas
England
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Washington column discusses senator Wagner's proposed Social Security amend ment to cover domestics and farm laborers. It weighs stamp versus payroll record systems, notes international views, and mentions political and wartime undertones including Willkie campaign letters and Nazi strategy.
Letter to the Messenger on wartime doom and religious direction
Leonard Tucker of Athens writes in the Messenger forum criticizing prior letters by Miles and Others on prophecies of doom tied to war. He questions sensational doom claims and urges readers to consider what America should do to avoid global troubles, noting long exposure to Kingdom messages. The letter laments alleged stubbornness and invites clearer prophecy.
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the Messenger
Emi Parker
Hev
Weil
Jehovah's
Mes Miles
America
Miles Haan
Kingdom
Leonard Tucker
Athens
Pension Moves and Davey Accusations in Ohio Letter
A reader recalls a paper by ex governor Martin L. Davey arguing pension cuts to fund other needs. The letter accuses Davey of misleading about hatchet men and questions where millions in pension funds went. Citizen Ward King urges caution toward Davey’s statements and motives.
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Ditor
the Messenger
Martin L. Davey
Obio
Ohio
Davey
Jim Banks
Ohio Inn
Beautification work ready to begin on Eureka sector
Gallipolis Kenasiae Beau tification will start on the newly completed Eureka sector of State Highway No 7. The county engineer's office states the beautification is included in the general contract but may have been sublet. Work includes seeding berms and banks and planting trees shrubs and vines with an extension of six to eight miles planned.
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Gallipolis
Kenasiae
Eureka
Superstitions About Love From Dr Cartwright at Oklahoma
A feature on common love superstitions collected by Dr B A Cartwright of the University of Oklahoma. Beliefs include wearing a Chinese jade necklace on Friday to win a desired partner or dog, touching fingertips to marry, stepping on a cat’s tail delaying marriage, and other charms like yarrow, five leaf clover, and salt rituals. notes warn some charms fail if misused or countered by luck or timing.
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Farrar
Beau
B.A. Cartwright
University of Oklahomaa
Murder in Incognito Chapter One Aboard the Case
In a convoluted frame of deception two detectives question Mardell about a plotted crime tied to Sayler. Jed and Hazel clash with hidden motives as Barbour reveals an unexpected door opening without a hand touching it. The case moves toward George Barbour and a pivotal encounter at his Spencer Road estate.
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Tna
University of Texas
Joe Col
Betty
Axtong
O'Leary
PLC
Sal' Leighton
Hazel
Solarium
Jed
Clarary
Los Angeles
Sayler
Marrige
Sayer
Thad
Carroll
Nick
Rand O'Leary
Mises Ueighton
Mardell
Welch
Welcher
Fom Sayler
George Barbour
Cleary
Barbour
Law Partners Fallout Drives Man to Quit Practice
O leary and Arroll confront Barbour about missing funds from a partnership. Barbour admits to taking money, claiming justice for Martin’s alleged dirty business. Sayler’s audit threat forces Barbour to promise to leave the city’s legal practice. The search continues as Sayler’s executors review the partnership. Miss Waters has checked out, prompting a quick exit for O’Leary and Carroll.
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Riggs
Martin
Carroll
Sergeant Carroll
O'Leary
Barbour
Arroll
Ler
Sayler
Cleary
Rose
Hanford Arms
Miss Waters
Detective Interrogation Leads to Photo-Electric Door Tricks
From a Columbus, Ohio letter, detectives question poet Winslow Muara in a hotel lobby about a $35,000 debt to Martin Sayler. The suspect explains a hi tech setup using photo electric cells and hidden doors, while a poem by Laura B Foster hints at seasonal imagery as the scene unfolds.
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Winslow Muara
O'Leary
Martin Sayler
Mardell
Sayler
Eittler
Dancing marathon and mortgage burned at local church
A history of events from ten and twenty years ago notes a dancing marathon in Chicago, a mortgage burning at Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church with Rev. J. L. Cartwright, and a campus update in Athens. It mentions a feed grinder demo at the Athens County Courthouse, a Cunard liner trip by Mrs Saran Wilms Joos, hair puff fashion among students, and OSU alumni leaders elected in Athens.
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Chicago
Richland Avenue Methodist
J. L. Cartwright
Athens County
Saran Wilms Joos
Atiaclc
Cunard
Carolina
Athens
W. B. Barteis
Jtorney
H. W. August
Messenger
Ohio State University Alumni Association
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NEA Service
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