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Finland Pays War Debt to United States
On December 15 Finland, facing extinction by a great power, submits a check for nearly a quarter of a million dollars to repay wartime debts to the United States. The piece argues acceptance would honor a faithful debtor and urges Congress to return the funds to impoverished Americans if possible.
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Finland
United States
Congress
Europe
Uncle Sam
Hatchets Won't Heal The Strained US Business Ties
In a critical view of the New Deal era, the piece argues that era-driven hostility between government and organized business worsens national unity. It praises industrial leaders for worker welfare, consumer relations, and employer responsibility while condemning political attacks that hinder recovery from the 1929 crash.
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Ickes
New Deal
Ambassador Kennedy Says America Has No Place In The Fight
Joseph P. Kennedy, back home for the holidays, says the United States ambassador to England supports Britain and the Allies but will not push for American involvement. He cautions that there is no place for the United States in the war and that it will be difficult already.
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Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
England
Kennedy
Britain
America
Frank
Supreme court rejects wire tapping evidence
Raymond Clapper reflects on two Supreme Court rulings rejecting evidence obtained by wire tapping. He contrasts U S freedoms with spies in Moscow and Berlin and notes the anniversary of the Bill of Rights while warning against intolerance and political misuse of surveillance.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Russia
Germany
Moscow
Berlin
Joseph E. Davies
America
Dies Committee
Congress
Hugo Black
Bruce Catton Reports Washington Plan On Selling Idle Ships
Bruce Catton outlines a plan to sell many idle American merchant ships to Great Britain amid wartime shipping constraints. Ambassadors Kennedy and administration sources weigh risks of ceding routes versus replacing them with American vessels. New ships are built at fifty a year while older ships near obsolescence face retirement and junking. A stray note recalls a railroad refund after 62 years.
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Washington
Great Britain
Kennedy
England
Maritime Commission
Kennedy Advice Cited For Possible Future Consultation
The speaker notes there is no current reason to involve themselves but acknowledges Mr. Kennedy’s duty to know and suggest. He offers Kennedy’s assessment to keep handy should consultation prove necessary.
Questions and Answers from the Messenger Bureau
Informational exchange listing answers to varied queries including the Chief Justice, a 14 sided figure, U S ports openness, The Queen of Flowers, CCC enrollment, Joseph Conrad language, U S debt figures in 1933 and 1939, and the Alimony Payers Protective League with address in New York.
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United States
Civilian Conservation Corps
Joseph Conrad
Poland
Roosevelt
Association of Alimony Payers
A. Alimony Payers Protective League
E. Tremont Ave
New York
N. Y
Diabetes a major death cause in the United States
Diabetes remains a leading cause of death in America as insulin and diet help prolong life. The article notes 1937 deaths at 30,587 and about 1.5 to 2 million affected, with life expectancy for diabetic children rising from under a year to over 30 more years.
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United States
America
Public Forum Letters Welcomed With Signatures
Readers may submit signed comments on current events to this column. Signatures must appear with the letter, and writers are urged to keep notes concise so multiple submissions can appear in a single day.
A County Responsibility for Welfare Levy Support
Editor notes voters to approve a 2.18 mill welfare levy on Dec 16 to fund the Children’s Home. Since 1881 the county has maintained the home, now housing 60 children and caring for over 500 over 20 years, with 20,000 earmarked for the home and all funds restricted to welfare use.
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the Messenger
Children's Home
John Fowler
Fowler
Grosvenor
Brown
Vorhes
O'Bleness
Allen
Rose
Lash
Kiltan
LeFever
Poston
Bethel
Boden
Minear
F. H
Margaret B. Krecker
The Holy Star Poem by Alice Barnes
Poet's Corner readers submit verses bearing name and address. The hymn celebrates a holy star guiding to the birth of a king and calls for heavenly light to cleanse souls. Athens R D No 2 is listed as the sender.
Jerry Donaldson Rejects Family Plans In Christmas Drama
In a Santa Claus Brown serial segment set in Southbury, Jerry Donaldson returns home for vacation and rejects his family’s plan for a legal career and a life of privilege. He asks his mother to let him find his own path while tensions rise over expectations and money. Betty Carter awaits Christmas magic as Alice Banks helps convince a skeptical child.
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Alice Banks
Jerry Donaldson
Betty Carter
Santa Claus
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Donaldson
Jerry
Southbury
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Dundas Couple Wed In Ashland Quadruple Ring Ceremony
Mrs. Ruth Vickers and Floyd Watson wed Thanksgiving Day in Ashland Kentucky with Rev. M A Peters officiating. The bride, a Wellston High School graduate, works for Hercules Trouser Company. The groom attended McArthur High School and works for Austin Fuels Company. They will reside in Wellston amid family celebrations and local social notices.
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Dundas
Preston Vickers
Wellston
Ruth Vickers
Floyd Watson
Charles Watson
Ashland
M. A. Peters
Methodist Church
Watson
Faye George
McArthur
Ed Warner
Eva Easterling
Celia Smathers
Robert Saltz
Columbus
Amy Saltz
Junior Onsley
Lawrence Onsley
Lloyd Spires
Mary and
Evelyn
Lucille McGee
Ora Murray
Elizabeth Bishop
Josephine Eberts
Jim Salmons
Bernadine Peck
Marriage of Lucille Mason and Fred Peterson
Announcement from Corning notes the marriage of Lucille Mason daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mason of Corning to Fred Peterson of Shawnee in Greenup Kentucky on December 7. The bride a moss green outfit and unattended is a Corning High School and Columbus beauty culture graduate and manager of the Mary Lucille Beauty Salon in Corning. Peterson is assistant superintendent at the Claycraft Brick plant in Shawnee. They will reside in Corning.
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Corning
Lucille Mason
James Mason
Fred Peterson
Shawnee
Greenup
Corning High School
Beauty Culture School of
Columbus
Peterson
Mary Lucille Beauty Salon
Henry Spray Jr Moved After Injury In Crash
Henry Spray Jr. was moved from Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville to Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus by J. G. Blower ambulance. His condition was reported as serious. Santa Claus event in Corning offers a free kids show at the Corning theater on Saturday December 23 at 2 pm with a visit to the Legion home at 4 pm to give treats.
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Henry Spray, Jr
Bethesda Hospital
Zanesville
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
J. G. Blower
Santa Claus
Corning
American Legion Post
Corning Theater
Legion
South Valley St
Local Club Meets As Doctrine Leader Attends Sessions
New York Central Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will meet Monday night with a grand lodge official present. Numerous local residents report visits and activities across Columbus Zanesville Glouster Mount Vernon and New Lexington. Community members attend plays visit relatives and attend church events with upcoming bazaars and soup supper funds scheduled for December 16.
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New York Central Brotherhood ‘of Locomotive
Grand Lodge
Sneeze Costs $103 in Auto Crash Near Amarillo
A. F. Morris sneezed while driving to work in Amarillo Texas. The sneeze caused his car to strike a curb and hit a tree, costing $103 in repairs. Morris avoided hay fever but faced unexpected vehicle damage from the sneeze.
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Amarillo
Tex
A. F. Morris
Morris
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