History shows no third term for presidents
Congressman Tom Jenkins cited historical precedent against a third White House term. He noted Democratic leaders and past presidents such as Washington Jefferson Jackson Grover Cleveland opposed a third term, arguing it dangerous and unpatriotic amid ongoing economic stress.
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Tom Jenkins
Columbus
Democratic Party
Jenkins
Roosevelt
White House
Calvin Coolidge
Rush Holt
Borah
Barkley
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Labor Board Under Fire From CIO and AFL Forces
The CIO joins the AFL in pressuring changes to the Wagner Act. Congress debates amendments, with CIO and labor groups urging revisions while opposing employers back the attack. Commentator notes NLRB’s middle path and calls for a balanced approach to labor peace.
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National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
C.so
A. F. of L
William M. Leiserson
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Southeast Ohio Timberland Revival and Federal Buyback
Renewal of government purchase of wood lands in Southeastern Ohio aims to restore forests and boost wealth. Reforestation projects will increase timber value and private landowner education will improve land use. The region, once depleted, stands to gain from renewed hardwood production and conservation.
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Ohio
Hitler on world order and art dreams
A satirical remark imagines Adolf Hitler pursuing painting and Wagner operas once the world is settled, joking about buying him an easel and a season ticket had the offer been known earlier.
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Hitler
Adolf
California race system shifts on last three finishers
A new horse racing format in California awards the last three finishers as winners. Riders must swap mounts before races and face uncertainty about who rides whom. The era sees women turning to aviation and girls’ schools offering flying courses. Elsie Dinsmore’s era feels distant.
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California
Elsie Dinsmore
Remembering Heywood Broun in Conservative View
Raymond Clapper reflects on Heywood Broun's life and impact as a dissenting public voice. He notes Broun's outraged conscience, committee zeal, and influence on journalism and politics, while contrasting New Deal criticism with democratic resilience and the need for goading voices.
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Heywood Broun
Heywood
England
Weir
Braun
Catton reports on registry moves and Dies inquiry
Bruce Catton analyzes Washington moves to shift eight United States Lines ships to foreign registry with US Lines retaining control. The letter to Emory Land shows preapproval steps and State Department signals while J. B. Matthews leads Dies Committee scrutiny of consumer groups. Roosevelt third-term talk ties to upcoming primary filing in states.
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Washington
United States
John Franklin
Ship Line
Emory S. Land
U. S. Maritime Commission
Maritime Commission
Panama
State Department
Admiral Land
Roosevelt
Public Forum Tightens Signatures on Letters
The paper announces new rules for letters to the editor requiring a witness signature to verify the writer’s name and address. The second signature need not be published and questionable signatures will be checked before publication, with uncheckable ones not published.
Republican concerns about Athens County leadership in 1940
Frank Morgan of Nelsonville writes to The Messenger criticizing Republican leadership, questioning appointments of a Democrat as state highway superintendent, and urging stronger party organization as 1940 approaches. He cites Dike Wilson and Ferguson, notes burdens on Republicans under Democrat foremen, and calls for more attention to Athens County Republicans.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Dike Wilson
Robert Beckler
Brown
Martin L. Davey
Wilson
Ferguson
Marietta
Columbus
Sf&y
Frank Morgan
Poet’s Corner verses from Laura Foster Columbus Ohio
Messenger Readers submit lines about Jesus walking the hills of Galilee and his gentle acts. Laura B Foster from Columbus Ohio signs the verse with reverent imagery of olive trees and heavenly harps and a message of love and sacrifice.
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Galilee
God
Laura B. Foster
Columbus
Ohio
Geese Head North In Unusual Corrigan Flight Near Toledo
Hunters in Toledo report a large flock of geese that normally would migrate south instead performed a rare Corrigan and turned north, startling residents and prompting observers to note the anomaly.
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Toledo
Questions and Answers From The Messenger Bureau
Questions and Answers from the Messenger Bureau cover topics from Hauptmann's conviction to language origins and cat gestation. It notes David T. Wilentz’s 1939 second term as New Jersey attorney general and provides figures on U S Veterans Administration staffing and tax exempt official cars. It also explains gas combustion moisture and the chemistry of water vapor.
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David T. Wilentz
Hauptmann
New Jersey
U. S. Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C
United States
Itch mite and preventive treatment steps outlined
Dr Morris Fishbein explains the itch mite spread by direct contact or contaminated items. Diagnosis is via magnifying glass between the fingers, followed by benzyl benzoate treatment after a warm bath. Reinfestation risks from clothing and linens are high. use under doctor supervision and boil or sun-dry laundry. Sulfur preparations are also described as traditional treatments.
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Morris Fishbein
Canada
Santa Claus Brown in a Christmas tragedy
Jerry and Alice cause a late night accident involving Santa Claus Brown the beloved figure of the town. Brown is injured and slips toward death as the town reflects on miracles and the festive spirit in the wake of the crash.
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Santa Claus Brown
Alice Banks
Lerry Donaldson
Betty Carter
Santa Claus
Mr. Donaldson
Jerry
Palais Royale
Mrs. Brown
Alice
Carters
Betty
Mr. Brown
Carter House
Prince Charming
Brown
Mrs. Deakin
Mr. Middleton
Mrs. Eakin
Papa
McCoy
Santa Brown
WCTU Christmas Party and local notices in Syracuse
The Syracuse WCTU held its annual Christmas party at president Miss Marcia Karr’s home with ten members and one guest attending. Two members were added, and January February membership drive planned with a $5 state budget payment. Also noted are church events, guests, and property moves in the Syracuse area.
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Syracuse
Marcia Karr
N. J. Karr
Ira Fleming
Charles Nease
Clarence Naylor
A. M. Roberts
Dana Hysell
Glenn Teaford
L. H. Bridgeman
George Hayman
Pocahontas Lodge
Marvin Roberts
Bellefontaine
Loyal Helper
Methodist Church
Peter and
Ira Baer
Huntington
Christian Baer
Christmas Serv ice Planned by Local Churches
COOLVILLE The Methodist and Congregational Sunday Schools plan a union Christmas service at the Congregational Church on Sunday evening December 24 at 8 o clock. The white gift offering for the Methodist Children's Home and the Methodist Home for the Aged will be received Sunday morning. Various local families hosted gatherings and guests, including the Reed sisters and the Kinl eade family. The Troy Township High School basketball schedule features games at Shade and Marietta, and well drilling continues on the Tedrow farm near Coolville.
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Coolville
Methodist
Congregational
Congregational Church
Standard Bearer Society
Lucille
Marjorie Reed
Methodist Sunday School
E. B. Dean
Methodist Children’s Home
Methodist Home For
Russell Bailey
Torch Methodist Church
Frank Jones
Myrtle Kinleade
Akron
Judith Ann
J. L. Shepard
Leo Anderson
Baltimore
Floyd Anderson
Russell Pemberton
Huntington
W. Va
Ira Fairchild
Fairchhild
Ruby Ampentehour
Dayton
E. M. Daugherty
Dale Reed
Mary B. Stout
Nelsonville
P. O. Smith
C. E. Snyder
Athens
Charley
Shad High School
Shade
Marietta High School
Marietta
W. E. Moore
Parkersburg
Jim Welling
Ridgeway
Patterson Drillers
Tedrow
Geneva Dean
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A. J. Isserman
Newark
U. S
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Dies Group
the Public Forum
Poet's Corner
Messenger
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Corrigan
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Taft
Mildred Gilman
NEA Service, Inc
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Coolville News
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