The Athens Messenger Publication Notice and Rates
An old newspaper staffing and rate card lists syndication bodies and associations. It notes second class mailing, member affiliations, advertising inquiry points, and carriage rates by mail and carrier across Ohio counties with yearly and shorter-term pricing.
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Eee
Essa Enced
Biso 1
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Athens
Gallia
Hockingan
Vinton
Washington
Janes
U S Socialism Critique Warns of Hidden Economic Controls
The writer argues Washington economists propose paying workers partly in cash and partly in non redeemable government bonds to curb inflation. They claim bonds would devalue payrolls, inflate state control, and steer the nation toward dictatorship while warning of a stealthy path from democracy to National Socialism. The piece contrasts deflated spending with past free spending rhetoric and foresees limits on personal saving and spending.
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Russia
Washington
U.S. Treasury
Treasury
Europe
U. S
England
Germany
Italy
Tax exemptions under scrutiny as states tighten rules
The article notes rising tax pressure on property long deemed tax exempt for religious educational and charitable institutions. It cites the North Carolina Supreme Court requiring institutional use for exemption and mentions Cooper Union, owner of the Chrysler Building, as an example.
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North Carolina Supreme Court
National Association of Assessing Officers
Chrysler
New York
Cooper Union
Coming year aims for new high marks across fields
The article stresses that 1940 should set records in production, employment, speed, and achievement. It notes progress already surpassing prior records, citing Christmas mail and air express as examples of unprecedented performance, with 1940 becoming a landmark year.
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Air Express
View on negotiated peace during wartime
Raymond Clapper quotes a high official warning against negotiated peace. He argues Britain will fight Hitler to defend democracy, while the United States should back a strong England to preserve seapower and global balance.
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Hitler
Mediterranean
England
Britain
France
United States
Europe
Catton Looks At Washington Battle Over Britain Aid
Bruce Catton surveys Congress and isolationist sentiment as the White House presses a loan or lease plan to supply Britain. He cites low U.S. munition exports and a warning from Senator John Danaher that taxpayers may fund British war needs.
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Washington
Britain
Congress
Great Britain
State Department
U. S
John Danaher
Connecticut
Senator Danaher
Army
Record shipments and jobs to break 1941 highs
The article notes more than 1,000,000 shipments through the medium and predicts job totals will exceed 1929 levels in 1941, with every corresponding government debt record likely to be surpassed.
Public Forum letters discuss wages and routes in Ohio
Letters from Nelsonville and Jacksonville critique living wages, unionism, and local industry. Alva Daugherty notes union pride while reporting his wage at 45 cents per hour. John L. Southard advocates Route 13 and Route 33 to boost local employment and industry in Ohio.
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the Messenger
Larson
Nelsonville
National Fireproofing Company
Alva Daugherty
Dec
Ohio
Wiltshire
Sandusky
Lake Erie
Chauncey, O
Ohio River
Athens
Pomeroy
Williams
Glouster
Thomas A. Jenkins
Robert Taft
British mastery in the Mediterranean seen in war outlook
E W Ross in Athens argues British naval dominance willcontinue to dictate North Africa and Greece strategy. He predicts German troop movement into Italy may aim to stop Greek advances while not altering the war’s outcome.
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Winston Churchill
Brenner Pass
Italy
Germany
Libya
Albania
Mediterranean
Hitler
E. W. Ross
Athens County Roads Pushed by Union Leader
The Messenger quotes John Owens of the UMWA urging building of major military roads for Athens County. The remark, tied to wartime infrastructure, underscores union support for large-scale road projects.
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Washington
John Owens
Athens County
Letter to Public Forum praises WPA era and calls for more funds
Tony McKnight of Nelsonville writes from Dec 20 praising government relief programs including the WPA and CCC. He contrasts his neighbor Lawrence Murphy’s alleged ridicule with a belief in public works, recalling a foreman disciplining loafing workers and urging more WPA funding and shorter hours.
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the Messenger
Lawrence Murphy
Nelsonville
W.P.A
N.Y.A
CCC
Foreman
United States
Tony McKnight
Straitsville Social Notes Show Christmas Activities
New Straitsville notes a carol choir program called The Music of Christmas directed by Herbert Seelbach with Mrs. Thea White at organ. A Monday Christmas party featured Santa and treats, plus church programs, visits, and local gatherings through the week.
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New Straitsville
Herbert Seelbach
Thea White
Santa Claus
Jane Vernon
Jackson Williamson
Detroit
Vernon
Florence Huston
Martha Savage
Bea Dishon
Deloris
Mia
Charles Strain
P. M. Strain
C. D. Strain
Logan
William Edwards
Barberton
Woodbine Rebekah Lodge
Myrtle Wallace
Jessie Orndorf
Lottie Jewett
Eliza Neal
Jessie Ornborg
William Leake
Miller Coal Co
Harriett Webb
Columbus
Cress Webb
John Alexander
Edward Lawson
Eddie
Waverly
Robert Lever
the Apostolic Church
Virginia Osborne
Roscoe Drake
Covington, Ky
Claude Osborne
Robert Byler
Cincinnati
Planetarium Dome and Projection System Described
A circular room features a stainless steel dome overhead acting as a screen. An intricate projector displays accurate stars and objects visible to the naked eye for educational viewing.
Christmas Chaos Settles With Family and New Convertible
Jerry Connelly and family scramble through a Christmas morning mixing church, skating plans, and romance with Val while Mary and Cleo enjoy gifts. The day ends with Mary appreciating a warm, inclusive family tradition and Jerry admiring a new convertible in the basement garage.
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Jerry
Mary
Christmas Confession Sparks Family Shock
In a Connelly family scene, Jerry reveals he plans to quit medical school to marry Valerie Parks. Parents react with surprise and concern while Martha urges calm as they consider the implications for the future of the physician son and the family tradition.
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Hugh
Martha Connelly
Valerie Parks
Jerry
Mary Warde
Val
Mary
Sheila
Martha
Tim
Dad
Mother
Cleo
Army Post
Sandy
Mas
Shanghai
Canal Zone
Pacific
New York
Bill
Kathleen
Dr. Connelly
Aim 4
Medical Corps
Connelly
Hugh Connelly
Valerie
Tru
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Churchill
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
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Jacksonville
Straitsville Social Notes
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