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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1940
Page
4
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Americans enter the new Congress with mixed optimism and anxiety about seven years of New Deal policy. Breaks in party lines and renewed debate threaten to shape legislative action while world events loom large. The public seeks relief from unemployment and farm distress as officials face global tensions and domestic distrust.
A congressional figure vows to prove seven million Americans are aliens or Reds if allowed to reveal their records. The piece argues many non citizens work in the U S and laments radical elements among smugglers. It notes public access to records could uncover radicals and questions the outcomes of disclosure.
The essay extols British tea culture on the Western Front and links it to national resilience and liberty. It argues democracy and freedom define both Britain and America, noting colonists' roots and resistance to autocratic rule as a bulwark against dictatorship.
The piece argues the public tires of speculation on the third term and predicts an imminent official announcement. It notes candidates awaiting a decision grow sulky and jokes hollow as readers long for a clear resolution.
President Roosevelt ordered added army recruitment as World War II began. By December 15 enlistments reached 210,340, below the 227,000 target set for December 31. Officers point to 30 plus vocations, pay from 21 to 157.50 monthly plus room and board, with mechanization expanding duties. CCC enrolls for replacements, offering room for 60,000 to 70,000, but 167,000 applications on file.
Congress debates army recruitment slowdowns amid war talk and CCC concerns. Navy recruitment under pressure tops up to 145000 by June with 127000 today, while army lags due to pay gaps and insufficient promotion of trades, mechanization, and world travel appeal.
Bruce Catton surveys the Washington scene noting social security will remain controversial in the winter session. He highlights Con nolly and Downey amendments, Townsend plan prospects, Wagner’s health care proposals, and friction with AMA over state versus federal medicine.
During Soviet air raids on Finland foreign correspondents observed a cache of Finnish exclamations and slang. The account hints at new monikers for Joseph Stalin emerging amid the conflict.
East side residents report recurring thefts of a hitching post and warn of tying horses to it. Officials announce Philadelphia curfew on wrestling, marking the first legal attempt to set a time limit on the activity.
A mimeographed circular offers Q and A on topics from heating fuels to university funding. It lists the bureau address in Washington and notes that legal and medical advice is not provided. Queries include the 1932 starting date of the Federal Kidnap Law and definitions of a White Paper with references to academic gifts and a book on the dole system.
Kanauga notes list visits from Paintsville Kentucky to Ward family and others from Clendenin West Virginia Athens Ohio and Dickinson West Virginia. Birth announced for John Edward son of Dewey and spouse with local relatives visiting and resumed work on the John G Britton steamer after holidays.
Dr Morris Fishbein notes studies show raw and pasteurized milk are nutritionally similar with minor vitamin losses from pasteurization. The main benefit is reduced tuberculosis risk in cattle and humans, supporting broad adoption and lower costs through improved pasteurization techniques.
The U S delegation left for London to make a third effort to halt the naval race of the chief powers at the London Arms Conference. Mr and Mrs E F Anthony of Union Furnace welcomed the first baby of 1930 in Hocking Valley. Mr and Mrs Fred E Brown hosted a New Year’s watch party at their Athens home.
Miss Virginia Kircher and Miss Pauline Danford hosted a watch party at the Kircher home 32 Second St. Attendees included Alice and Eleanor Phillips Mary Peoples Helen Peoples Bertine Burson Stella May Witt James Basom Harold Addicott Dana Chase John Bolin Bill Witt John Kircher Lute Evans and Abbott Wilcox. Major W H Henry, brother of Dr J L Henry, sailed January 5 for Siberia with the AEF. Food costs rose six percent from January. bacon cost 55 cents a pound and round steak 39 cents. Mrs Alma B Skinner, former Pomeroy teacher, returned from Deer Lodge Mont to resume local school work. Newly installed Athens Grange officers include Phillip Briley A B Barker Dora Barker Harry Jacoby on Braley Amos Driggs John Radford Mrs Amos Driggs Floyd Hatch Mrs Della Shaw Mrs Ida Johnson Edna Moore.
In a London nursing home during a torpedoed voyage, Mary Carroll awakens with facial paralysis after Dr Lenox treats her. A mirror reveals her lookalike Anna Winters survived, while Mary is believed dead. Vincent Gregg, Mary’s lover, returns as Mary confronts a deadly identity mix up.
Dr Lenox vows to aid Anna Winters as she recovers in London while Mary contemplates a letter from Anna’s handbag. The nurse orders medicine and Mary wonders about Vincent and the truth of Anna’s identity. (To Be Continued)
Mr and Mrs T V King hosted a Sunday dinner with many relatives. Zanesville guests Mr and Mrs W E Chaffin visited Mr and Mrs Guy Martin. Damon Russell is seriously ill. Homer Searls and Hazel Gables wed at the parsonage. Pierson Gibbs reception serenade. School resumed after break. Kauffs returned from Columbus. Church services planned for Sunday at 7 PM.
Christmas guestings and family visits fill Tuppers Plains as neighbors share holiday gatherings. Local exchanges include Arnott Osborn families, Springer relatives in Detroit and Middleport, and visits by Barnett, Beam, Parker, Reed, and Shields households. Evangelistic services planned at United Brethren in Christ Church January 7 at 7 30 p m led by Rev. Melvin Mitchell of Athens.
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