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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
4
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The commentary argues France is not a republic under Petain and Laval. It notes German occupation, questions legitimacy, and cites Petain's view that the state rests on work family and fatherland. It contrasts liberty with regulations on religion family youth speech and press.
The piece notes Trotsky born Lev Bronstein to a wealthy Jewish family in czarist Russia. It discusses whether his killer was a revolutionary agent or a disturbed individual. It argues revolutions sow conspiracy and trauma, and urges memory of his background when bias accusations arise.
The piece recalls Tennyson’s futuristic poem and its “Parliament of Man” as it notes prophecy’s pull amidst modern warfare. It questions whether the imagined federation of the world might arise, citing the groaning “ghastly dew” as a warning from a nearly century old verse.
A performer at a Cincinnati side show faints during a routine drawing audience concern. Spectators recall the common cause is blood rushing away from the head, explaining the sudden collapse and cautioning onlookers.
A noted Australian sprinter is passed up for military service due to flat feet. The brief report notes the decision amid wartime debates and public interest in fitness for service.
Raymond Clapper notes the Willkie McNary exchange shows candor and conviction despite party splits. Both sides defend core beliefs on conscription the New Deal and British aid, with Willkie repudiating Father Coughlin and moving campaign from Wall Street to Main Street.
Bruce Catton surveys wide threats to U S unity from unsigned hate mail and anti semitic slurs directed at Senator Nye and German American fears. He cites Nye’s Senate rebuke and argues prejudice jeopardizes national welfare while noting a pending Latin American trade bill expanding Export-Import Bank powers to boost rubber and mineral supply.
Readers are invited to submit signed letters to the Public Forum on current events. Contributions should be brief to allow multiple entries per day and must include the writer's signature for publication.
A reader letter questions Health Board actions on milk in Athens County. He argues dealers push excess supply, inspectors compel producers to fix up and lose sales, recounting a neighbor who spent over $300 to prepare for sale without ever selling milk. He urges fairness and alternative outlets for producers.
Chester Sanborn of Glouster writes to The Messenger to correct a statement in the Aug 28 issue that a meeting was set at the mayor's office on Aug 30. He says he is not secretary of any organization and urges county projects for families and school clothing.
Miss Violet Collins and Mr James Householder married at the bride’s parents’ residence 70 N High St. A wedding breakfast at Hillcrest Inn followed. Blanche and Delle Finsterwald shopped for fall millinery in Columbus and Cleveland. Irma E Voigt, Ohio University Dean of Women, returned from Europe with a party of twenty five students. Frances Wilson Welch of New York City visited Mrs F W Bush at The Beeches.
Mrs W L Slutz and family returned from Lan caster Camp Grounds. Beasley family with son in law and daughter Rev C L Strecker home after three weeks motor trip through the East. Athens County Harding Republican Club organized with J P Wood president and Bartels secretary. Fair week called marriage week. eleven marriage permits issued to young couples.
A historical note explains mastodon teeth resembled human teeth in shape, leading to the belief that these enormous teeth belonged to giants until more accurate understanding emerged.
Ruth Farrar reports that Dr. B. A. Cartwright of the University of Oklahoma and two Columbia professors, after four years of research, conclude most popular beliefs about traits are unfounded. The article lists dozens of common superstitions and counters them with scientific findings.
Mrs. Billa Ely hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fulton of Fostoria and Mrs. Eunice Matheny of Columbus. Visitors from Akron and Gallipolis joined relatives here for the home-coming at Poplar Ridge. Ralph Burnett sold property to Paul Blake and moved to Middleport.
Carrie Lane arrives to homestead near Rock Creek under dust and sun. Ashton Oaks, a land agent, presses investment in Sioux Springs amid looming railroad plans. Oaks hints at danger from Mark Deuel while Carrie resists his pressure and stands firm on her claim.
Newt Gale notices a mysterious figure near the land office as Carrie and Taylor wagon depart. Ashton Oaks is spotted in the dark, his sudden dash past the building leaving questions in this ongoing tale.
Poet’s Corner contributions require name and address. Tribute to Hocking Valley extols natural beauty and mining wealth in Haydenville Ohio. Poultrymen invited to Ohio State University for the seventeenth annual judging school September 16 to 20, 1940.
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