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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1941

Page

4

Publication and credit note for Athens Post limited use

The notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive tie for the feed of all news dispatches, credited or not, and that the paper is entered at the Athens Post Office as Second-Class Matter under the 1918 act. It lists newsroom associations and press affiliations.

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Government by Denial and Undeclared War Hints

The piece argues President Roosevelt and Congress evade public scrutiny by pursuing undeclared war tactics and an “unlimited national emergency.” It questions secrecy around Iceland garrison plans,wartime controls, and draft extensions, warning of hidden taxes, price controls, and unfair priorities shaping policy without democratic oversight.

Roosevelt Congress Administration Iceland Mr. Roosevelt Henderson Office of Production Management

Deportation Rowels of an Unnaturalized Alien

A news writer laments the deportation of a venerable alien who served a prison term and did not naturalize. The piece argues aliens who vote or receive relief in American cities should depart if they lack commitment, claiming native citizens gain advantages while others exploit benefits.

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Democracy's Duty Weighs Heavy on Every Citizen

A quotation reflecting on the burden of defending democracy, noting that living for democracy is harder than dying for it as it requires a constant sense of responsibility. Attributed to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Franklin Dd Roosevelt

Raymond Clapper Sounds Alarm On US War Situation

Washington columnist Raymond Clapper argues that the nation’s leaders and the public are fully informed about the peril facing the United States. He contends that military facts are not secrets and cites Iceland, Ireland, Bolivia, and Atlantic defenses to illustrate the strategic stakes and necessary force level.

Washington United States Wheeler Iceland Taft Ireland House Senate Army Navy Senator Austin Vermont Representative Wadsworth New York Panama Canal Latin America Bolivia South America Africa Atlantic Hitler Russia England Portugal Spain Azores Canaries Cape Verde Islands South Atlantic

Roosevelt era warnings on war fears rejected by some

The speaker rejects claims that disclosing military secrets or truth about the situation would push the country into war. Warnings from Secretary Hull since Munich are cited as sound, yet some refuse to listen and insist Roosevelt seeks war, despite repeated, clear truths told to the American people.

Bunk Hull Munich Roosevelt

Roosevelt trade blacklist eases Latin American commerce

Peter Edson explains the new Latin American trade blacklist relaxes U S controls, allowing exporters to trade with all nonlisted firms in Central and South America. A general license now covers most transactions, with exceptions for financial transfers and temporary licenses for certain blacklist firms.

Washington Roosevelt U. S South American General Treasury Europe Argentine Brazil Latin America Treasury

Gibbon’s Rise and Fall Sermon Reaches Nelsonville

In a Nelsonville union service the Rev. Lloyd Evans cited Gibbon on Rome’s decline and warned that divorce, high taxes, gambling, liquor, and militarism threaten America. The piece cites education versus liquor expenditures in 1937 and notes camps preparing for war. Charlie A. Freer signs from Nelsonville July 21.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Gibbon Roman Empire Rome America Fletcher Dobyns Charlie A. Freer

Murray City Personal and Social Notes

Murray City notes report community events and visits. Thirteen 4 H Club members meet at the school with Betty Wilson. Lena Mae Dixon named assistant reporter and to demonstrate baking at the county fair on Aug. 14. The club plans to attend the fair. Several local residents and visitors are listed with weekend and Sunday visits to relatives and friends in towns including Nelsonville Barnesville Canton Akron and Columbus. Birth announced for Teal Wilson of Carbondale: Janice Lynne.

Murray City Betty Wilson Lena Mae Dixon Dorothy Wilson Susie Abahazie Nelsonville Sandy Abahazie Dana Simmers Sand Run Janice Lynne Gordon James New Straitsville James Charles Shaffer Warren Darby Orient Darby Emma Tippie Charles Shaffer, Jr Coshocton Howard Bush Ralph Currens Loudonville William Currens Vivian Peacock Logan Clarence Archer Columbus George Archer Ralph Walters Akron Barney Penn Cora, Walters Bess Lovett Dick Smith Sally Riggs G. M. Jones Lewisburg W. Va John. Campbell Camp Shelby Mary Campbell Ernest Kadel Ruth Cleveland

Birthday Party Honors Bob Kern Age Three

Mrs. Jack Kern of Athens entertained a birthday party for her son Bob, age three. Will Rogers commented on the London Arms Conference as a hard luck testimonial with each country claiming poverty and Germany offering a loan of its last ounce.

Jack Kern Athens Son Bob Will Rogers London Germany

Poets Corner Verse Promotes Yoo-Hoo Support

A reader contribution from Annie McIntyre Bartoé of Nelsonville Ohio defends cheerful “yoo-hoo” greetings by young soldiers training for protection amid looming war. The piece argues the cheer is harmless and humane, amid calls for public patriotism.

Yoo Annie McIntyre Bartoe Nelsonville Ohio

Murder on the convoy ends with Joan Davaar under arrest

In a war era serial, Greg Rollins uncovers a murder plot aboard a moving ship. A night betrothal plan with Joan Davaar leads to a fatal confrontation where Lieutenant Miley is killed. Joan confesses to one killing as Rollins reveals a link to an Ottawa German embassy office.

Miley Rollins Greg Joan Davaar Joan Gregory Rollins Aldershot Camp London Greek Street Soho Oxford Circus Madeleine, Carroll Ottawa Harry Miley Stephenson Syd Tees Tees Sister Davaar

New Plymouth Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Upcoming Wedding

Miss Opal Wharf of Boston visits New Plymouth relatives. Local families host and attend gatherings at Ash Cave and Fairview. Anneouncement of Doris Blackmore and John M. Anderson marriage slated June 28. Jean Haas visits grandparents. Emma Weede returns from McArthur. Calvin Heinlein on nine day furlough from Egbert Field.

New Plymouth Opal Wharf Boston Mass Fred Price Jean Beall Zaleski Stevenson Ben Allen Somerset Fairview Josh Jarvis Chillicothe William Gibbons Gallipolis Calvin Heinlein Aviation Egbert Field Pensacola Fla Columbus Ash Cave Cecil Weede Boney Weede Floyd Frakes Herbert Weede Ray Kearns H. Weede Camp Shelby Thomas Weede Etta Largent Walter Campbell Logan Doris Blackmore Lancaster John M. Anderson A. C. Young Fifth Ave. Church of Christ Opal Jones James Koon Anderson Lancaster High School Emerson Blackmore East High School Martin White Fern McGathey East Mound St White John Anderson Earle Heinlein Jean Haas Ll. R. Haas Emma Weede McArthur

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