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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1940

Page

6

Athens Messenger and Herald page details

Page four of the Athens Messenger and Herald lists publication details for 1929 1920s era. It notes established 1929 and publisher Frederick W Bush with Gordon K Bush as publisher and general manager and Charles H Hatrin as managing editor. Also mentions affiliations with news associations and subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery.

Athens iHessenger Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Hatrin American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Onico Newspaper Association Intand Daily Press Association

Abolition of Army Navy game urged by Rep Shafer

The article reports Representative Paul W. Shafer proposing ending the annual Army and Navy football game due to cadets and middies rivalry harming the services after graduation. A humorous aside recounts a wartime tale about Engeltweet thwarting a late Army victory and a dismissive response from an admiral about sending destroyers.

Army and Navy Paul W. Shafer Rep Mich Engeltweet Ensign Admiral

Love Can't Be Helped A Chicago love affair case

A Chicago hardware store worker loses his job after a glamorous counterwoman is hired. The man claims misconduct and unemployment benefits are approved, with the state noting love as involuntary. The case ends with the worker receiving compensation amid broader wartime concerns.

Illinois Chicago

Okies and relief floaters in New York

New York City faces a migrant problem similar to Oklahoma’s Okies. Known as relief floaters there, these jobless people left home seeking work, wandering to New York for relief. After years with little opportunity, they are sent home to rely on local communities for relief. The plight is tragic as they return in despair.

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Protecting Pedestrians in Traffic Shared Responsibility

In a San Diego incident a pedestrian jay-walker was ticketed and warned that only pedestrian lanes are safe. Moments later he was struck while walking in a pedestrian lane, illustrating that both drivers and walkers must exercise greater caution.

San Diego

Airlines finally make money in the U S

Major U S airlines report profits after years of losses as passenger numbers rise. Last year 1 860 000 flew, up from 168 000 in 1929 and 48 000 the prior year, with traffic about 40 percent higher than 1938.

United States

Republican maneuvers keep presidential race unsettled to convention

Raymond Clapper reports party leaders at a national committee meeting favor unpledged convention delegations to allow insiders to decide the nomination. Republicans and Democrats alike keep voters from a real choice, with Roosevelt and Dewey seen as testing the field while insiders maneuver for control before Philadelphia opens the nominating conventions.

Washington Republican Party National Committee Philadelphia Mr. Roosevelt Democratic Party Vandenberg Taft Dewey Harding

Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene

Washington notes that Britain cut American munitions licenses in 1939 while total exports reached 31 million dollars. December licenses fell to 66 thousand dollars as France and Finland received large figures. Also profiles Senator Taft and wife Mrs. Taft with farm life and civic work. Brief on American Youth Congress discredit and Murray bill prospects.

Washington England Britain Finland France America Ohio Robert A. Taft Cincinnati Taft Girl Scouts National League of Women Voters Cincinnati Children’s Hospital American Youth Congress Congress Owen D. Young Youth Congress Murray Bill

Divorce suit filed by Jimmy Roosevelt in Hollywood

Jimmy Roosevelt files for divorce and is described as having become a true Hollywood figure. A line notes a book about cutting income tax and suggests the only sure way is to earn less.

Jimmy Roosevelt Hollywood

Questions and Answers for the Brookings Inquiry

Information Bureau at 1013 18th Street Washington offers Q and A. Topics cover Brookings Institution origins two institutes and training division. Other queries include the Statue of Liberty tablet date Pan American student exchanges Mellon tenure and 1940 census start date.

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Charity Should Start at Home Says Millfield Letter

Clarence J. Adams of Millfield argues the United States faces unemployment and destitution at home while aid goes abroad. He condemns relief limits, praises the Salvation Army, and urges Red Cross and government charity to prioritize local families with barefoot children and missing shoes.

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Moonlit valentine verses from Messenger readers

Poetic verse with a note that readers must include name and address. The piece features a lilting valentine image of moonlight, trees, hills, a lace-like river, and a pledge of love and friendship. The byline names ANNIE MCINTYRE BARTOE of Nelsonville Ohio.

Messenger Valentine Annie McIntyre Bartoe Nelsonville Ohio

The Captain's Daughter in a Social Turmoil

Marie La Porte a canalboat captain's daughter and Dan Donovan the playboy son of a rich Irishman clash over love in a New York luncheon. Lynda Martin talks of uniting fortunes while Marie contemplates leaving the glamorous circle for life on the barge.

Marie LA Porte Dan Donovan Marie Tommy Ryan Lynda Martin Dan Baptiste LA Porte Varner's Varner Lynda Miss LaPorte East River

Health Hints on Rickets and Vitamin D

Dr. Morris Fishbein explains how rickets spread with indoor living and ultraviolet light loss, then outlines prevention via sun exposure, cod liver oil, viosterol, and vitamin D fortified milk. He ranks vitamin D as crucial, alongside historical use of lamps and irradiated milk. Rain harms date palms, which prefer underground moisture.

Morris Fishbein

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