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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1939

Page

4

Canada U S Air Reciprocity Forging Open Skies Between Nations

The United States and Canada plan a formal agreement to ease airline operations across the border. The accord envisions no legal barriers for US to Canada routes and Canada to US routes, permits non stop flights, and harmonizes licenses and airworthiness checks. It aims to stimulate economic development and connect transatlantic services. The Montreal Gazette notes the shift toward freer air travel within North America.

United States Canadian Dominion Republic Canada Trans-Canada Air Lines New York Buffalo Minneapolis Chicago North America Montreal Gazette

RECORD IS REMARKABLE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO ACCIDENT

The article notes the City of San Francisco streamliner accident as a rare major railway wreck amid a growing fleet. It attributes the disaster to vandals tampering with the track rather than fault in equipment or schedule, while highlighting millions of miles and 67 active streamliners, with 20 more under construction and high reliability in service.

San Francisco United States

The Foe Within A call for self reliance in popular government

Ohio Secretary of State Earl Griffith warned at a national meeting that centralized election power endangers democracy. He urged law reforms to protect integrity and impartiality, stressing public confidence as essential and noting danger from citizen passivity.

Earl Griffith Ohio National Association of Secretaries of State Griffith

Waterless Traveler Finds Water Freeway Rule at Desert’s Edge

Ernie Pyle recounts a near miss in Arizona after abandoning water, buying a thermos the next day, and vowing never to tour without it. He notes park talks in the Western deserts and jokes from saddle-horse guides, which grow less funny with repeated exposure.

Pyle Mesa Verde Park Arizona Bryce Canyon Boston New England

Bruce Catton Surveys National Scene

Bruce Catton notes New England’s mood shifts from lingering postwar lows to renewed activity. He credits the New England Council with data gathering and policy work, reversing factory idleness and spurring 14 million square feet back to use and 38 million dollars in new construction as regional recovery progresses.

New England

Doctors Strike in New Zealand Slows Socialized Health Plan

New Zealand's socialist government pushes free medical care, but doctors refuse to join. Only 22 of about 1,000 signed up, denying a strike while government vows to hire doctors to push the program. The dispute remains a stalemate as nations debate social experiments.

New Zealand Russia Germany Italy Spain Britain Australia

Answers and Advice From The Messenger Q&A Column

The Messenger Information Bureau answers questions on topics from poison ivy smoke to shadow dimensions to salaries for the Speaker of the House. It covers patent questions, pronunciation guides, and fabric fireproofing methods.

The Messenger 13Th Street Washington, D. C Messenger Bureau House of Representatives

Health Hints on Infantile Paralysis Rates and Precautions

The weekly report for July 8, 1939 counts 84 infantile paralysis cases, with eight states over four and three over six. It notes hot weather spread, outlines vaccination limits, and urges keeping children from crowded beaches and parks, plus early symptom recognition and bed rest under medical care.

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Readers Respond to Editorial on Pensions and Reform

Editor, The Messenger, faces a letter condemning coverage of the Louisiana mess and praising Townsend while asking for constructive proposals. ED Campbell of Coolville Ohio argues for a reform plan or alternative to old age pensions, criticizing lack of alternatives in editorials and urging clear suggestions.

the Messenger Bigelow Pension Plan Louisiana Huey P. Long Warren G. Harding Harding United States Townsend Hoover ED. Campbell

Grace raises towering castor bean stalks in Langsville

Mrs Anna Ward of Langsville R F D reports two three castor bean stalks transplanted last spring now stand eleven feet tall with nearly five inch trunks. Leaves and beans are exceptionally large and invites readers to share taller plants.

the Messenger Grace Anna Ward Langsville

Queen Ann's Lace and the Garden Party Allure

Poet's Corner invites readers to submit verses with name and address. The piece celebrates Queen Ann's lace and garden blossoms as symbols of grace vs rivals, ending with the idea that summer life continues and a nest may appear with spring. Bessie M. Gorslene from Athens Ohio signs the poem.

Queen Ann

Murder on the Boardwalk hits a suspenseful turn

Christine Thorenson visits her cousin on the boardwalk and uncovers a web of suspects. Inspector Parsons probes Bill Yardley and George Wilmet as a dagger is found and a hidden note hints at an inheritance dispute tied to Emma Talbert. Christine faces danger while eluding false identities.

Christine Thorenson Bill Yardley Christine George Wilmet Chandra Bill Yardley State Ofice Parsons Amalgamated Mr. Wilmet National Mr. Wilmot Jaspar Inspector Parsons Nevin Miss Grace Nevin Crestview Emma Talbert

Sadie Cain Former Resident Dies In Salem Center

Mrs Sadie Ogdin Cain died Thursday morning and was buried Saturday in Salem Center Cemetery. Funeral conducted by Rev Harley Bolton. Local families and relatives from Akron Wellston Columbus New Martinsville and Dyesville visited or attended services and gatherings surrounding the funeral and burial.

Point Rock Sadie (Ogdin) Cain Salem Center Harley Bolton Rutland Springfield T. E. McLaughlin Lewis McLaughlin Wellston Athens-Meigs New Martinsville W. Way Schupbach Alonzo Vernon New Marshfield Wanda Hatch Athens Madison Vernon Rex Shenefield Clair Dale Stansbury Dyesville J. E. Mulholland Clara Wilkesville John Dearth Union Ridge Howard Knapp Ralph Turner Carl Ogdin Floyd Davis Clair Edmundson Ogdin Wesley Allen Ogdin Vesta Canode Lena

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