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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
4
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In a wartime argument, the speaker questions England's reliability to the United States. He warns that sending aid could strip America of defense, leaving the nation vulnerable whether England wins or loses. He questions British resilience, motives, and future alignment with powers like Russia, urging American independence.
A leading educator argues defense programs will not derail true education. He notes many youths will gain skilled industrial training in Ohio before war ends, stressing vocational education's rise and the need for both research and industrial workers after the war.
An educator in the Hocking Valley warns that public tolerance for rising school costs is thinning as demands for pre vocational programs, visual aids, free texts, a health nurse, and transportation rise while operating revenues fall. Officials must balance expanding needs with solvency amid growing enrollment and testing trends.
After the war nations will push new international air routes as surplus planes and pilots surge. Canada reportedly plans an airway to Asia via Yukon, Alaska, Nome, and Siberia to the Far East, with Canadian Pacific involved.
Raymond Clapper analyzes the U S move to end the moral embargo on exports to the Soviet Union. He weighs the options—pressure on Moscow versus playing along—assessing Britain’s stance, Nazi threats, and the gamble of using license controls to influence both sides while hoping to hinder Hitler and slow Japan.
Bruce Catton portrays Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox as energetic and unusually influential at 67. Knox personally monitors divisions, uses daily 15 minute exercises, and keeps pressure on officials to accelerate work across the department. He leverages political appointment to maintain motion and accountability.
William Rhodes Davis, an international oil operator, appeals for a negotiated peace to spare civilians, protect human rights, and preserve global wealth from destruction and moral decline. He warns outcomes threaten lasting liberties.
Professor Robert C. Brooks of Swarthmore College laments that neither major party included a constitutional amendment guaranteeing all adult citizens livable wages. He argues for a public employment program funded by the state to ensure work and fair pay.
The text notes partial cooperation with the United States, with much route work across Alaska. It emphasizes daily links between U S and Canada and cites a Canada Alaska Orient airway as another straw in a strong wind.
Signer Leda Sams from Athens omits praise of WPA and questions the feasibility of budgets under 22 dollars monthly. She argues bread and milk alone would cost over thirty dollars monthly for a seven member family and fears federal control may fail to prevent suffering in Ohio and beyond.
A reader letter from Mrs Lethia Robson of Nelsonville dated January 28 denounces WPA supervisors as abusive and unsafe. She contrasts her husband’s experience with a harsh boss, urging better treatment and condemning labor abuses in America.
Verses signed by Rev Mary Larch from Lakeview Ohio urge trust and prayer. The column invites readers to submit poems with name and address and promotes moral living and daily effort.
Athens residents Charley and Belle Brown have sent boxes of roses to hospitals for more than 25 years. The article notes a long standing charitable gesture reported by Dr. Edith Wray in The Christian Advocate.
Twenty years ago fourth to sixth graders at East Side with perfect attendance were Olive Carpenter Scott Neutzling Vance Andrews Esther Harris Elnore Haning Virginia Larimer Earl Wilson Lucile Dalton Doris Day Ruth Herron Katherine Sherman Frank Cunningham Fred Gibson Frederick Mansfield Vern Andrews Willard Russell Mona McKinley Helen McLaughlin Louise Pierre Christine Porter Ruth Stone Rosa Williams Lucy Warner. At Hallene Woods birthday party the guests included Annette Huff Helena Antoinette Frances Clutts Anna May Fenzel Pauline Swanson Nellie Hunkerford Wilma Lostro Mary Beulah Mohler Edith Humphrey Angella Woods New Victor records at Home Furnishing Company featured Margie Broadway Rose Twelfth Street Rag Let the Rest of the World Go By Oh Gee Say Gee You Ought to See My Gee Gee.
The Plains school seventh graders plan a dinner party under student teacher Miss Robinson from Old Mystic Conn. Eighth and ninth graders work on notebooks and aprons for foods labs while tenth grade girls finish a personality study followed by an open forum on social problems with university assistance. Local residents visit and city families are noted among guests and relatives.
Martha confronts Bill in the guardhouse after resigning her job to stay with him. He blames her for jealousy over Paul, while she reveals the sacrifice she made for him and the years of strain. She declares she will return to work, ending their troubled unity.
Radcliff community notes. Raoul Roof family moved from Oreton to the Corn Arbgugh property vacated by Virgil Wiseman. David Griffis died after a long illness. funeral held Sunday at Radcliff. survived by Minnie Riffie and four children Emma Billy Jacob Elsie. burial at Radcliff. Grange installed juvenile officers and hosted 19 members at Union Grange. Local visits and family gatherings noted. one car wreck near Puritan injures Breta Eberts. Vinton Township teams beat Washington Township teams on home floor. A G Albin named to teach manual arts science and mathematics replacing called-to-active-duty Cooper.
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