Jenkins Seeks Billions in Nondefense Spending Cuts
Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins campaigns in the House to reduce government outlays, urging that non-defense spending could be trimmed by at least one billion dollars yearly. He cites Morgenthau and warns of mounting deficits, inflation, and a looming March 15, 1942 tax impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Jenkins
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
House
Ways and Means Committee
Jenkins
Morgenthau
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of the Budget
Engel
Births and health notes from Sheltering Arms area
At Sheltering Arms Hospital a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Headley of Amesville on Sunday morning. The Plains welcomed a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Garth Miller this morning. Mrs. Jessie Fair of Athens Route 2 underwent major surgery this morning. Families listed include Mrs. Louise Williams, Glouster. Eva Mae Ziegler, Hemlock Grove. Mrs. Edna Glass and infant son, Athens Route 5. and Mrs. Carol Evans and infant son, 5 S McKinley Ave, released today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Headley
Amesville
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Garth Miller
the Plains
Jessie Fair
Athens
Louise Williams
Cherry St
Glouster
Eva Mae . Ziegler
Hemlock Grove
Edna Glass
Carol Evans
S. McKinley Ave
NAA resolution seeks single National Defense Department
The Washington Newsletter of the National Aeronautics Association reports a proposed Roosevelt delivered plan to unite Army Navy and Air Corps into one cabinet department. Drafted by a subcommittee led by Frank A. Tichenor, the resolution backs a three-division structure and cites Aero Club of Birmingham and pending bills. The piece notes interest from Rep Jenkins and details travel and training actions in Athens and Columbus with local pilots, instructors, and flight activities surrounding Civil Pilot Training and cross-country courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Aeronautics Association
NAA
Roosevelt
Department of National Defense
Army, Navy
Air Corps
NAA Board
Frank A. Tichenor
New York
Ohio
Earl L. Johnson
Cleveland
Aero Club of
Birmingham
Senate
House
Thomas A. Jenkins
Civillian
Chicago
Athens Airways
Harold J. Peterson
Northern Airways
Whitebear Lake
Minn
W. R. Peters
Harrington Air Service
Mansfield
Carl van Dyke
Tom Winfield
Northeast Airlines
Boston
Mark Athens
Winfield
CPTP
Automobile Salesman Fined for Excessive Speed in 35 Zone
Robert Moore of 20 Franklin Ave. paid a $10 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to excessive speeding. Mayor Cliff Cornell ordered the penalty following his arrest by Officer Joseph McBride for driving 65 mph on East State Street in a 35 mph zone.
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Robert Moore
Franklin Ave
Cliff Cornell
Moore
Joseph McBride
E. State St
Clowes
Leroy F. Bright
Columbus
Une
34 Will Leave With Dow for Trip to South
A group of 34 Ohio University students will embark August 8 on a 20 day field geography tour of the Southeastern United States led by Dr Clarence Dow. The chartered bus route includes the Kentucky Bluegrass Districts the lower Mississippi New Orleans Gulf Coast Florida Everglades Silver Springs the Black Belt Great Smokies Blue Ridge Cumberland Mountains and the TVA District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ohio University
Clarence Dow
Athens
Kentucky Bluegrass
Cave
Lower
Mississippi
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Florida
Everglades
Silver Springs
Black Belt
Great Smokies
Blue Ridge
Cumberland Mountains
TVA
Scout Requirements Change for First Class Title
Local Boy Scouts and Scouters will see changes to First Class requirements effective January 1 1941 announced by James E West chief scout executive. New rule requires enlisting and training a Tenderfoot for his troop or train another scout in at least three Second Class skills if enlistment is not possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. West
Summer student arraigned for 80 mph on State Street
Everett Tracy, a summer student at Ohio University, was arraigned before Mayor Cliff Cornell for driving 80 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone on East State Street. Tracy, arrested by Officer Joseph McBride, pleaded guilty and was fined $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Tracy
Pomeroy
Ohio University
State St
Cliff Cornell
Tracy
Joseph McBride
Athens History Teacher Dr Clarence Samford Profile
Dr Clarence Samford, history teacher at Athens High School since 1931, reflects on his career and background. An Illinois native, he trained at four colleges including Eastern Teachers’ College High School Charleston, Southern Illinois State Normal University Carbondale, University of Michigan and New York University. He praises Athens and Ohio University, enjoys golf and bridge, and lists memberships with several educational and civic organizations. The Samfords live at 98 Sunnyside Drive with three sons.
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Clarence Samford
Athens High School
Samford
Athens
Eastern Teachers’ College
Charleston
Southern Illinois State Normal University
Carbondale
University of Michigan
New York University
Illinois
Springerton
the Mounds
Ohio University
Dr. Samford
Florida
Christian Church
Masonic Lodge
YMCA
Phi Delta Kappa
National Education Honorary
National Supervisors of
Sunnyside Drive
Patriotic Rally and Picnic Planned by Athens Catholics
The Catholic community will host a patriotic rally and picnic at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday August 3 starting at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Athens Council Knights of Columbus the event includes songs games contests a short address and a 530 dinner with free coffee and lemonade. George Civille is grand knight and Fred C. Sanders chairs the picnic committee.
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Athens County Fairgrounds
Athens Council
Knights of Columbus
Ner
George Civille
Fred C. Sanders
Baker divorce suit filed in Athens common pleas
Cecil E. Baker sues Thelma F. Baker for divorce citing wilful absence after a Jan 1 1937 Belpre marriage. Court records show separation begun Oct 15 1937. Separately Athens water service will be shut on Richland Ave between eight and eleven during hydrant work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil E. Baker
Thelma
F. Baker
Torch
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Belpre
Athens City
Richland Ave
Ator
City Service Department
End of Week Patrol Nets Fourteen Arrests Across Region
Athens substation reports fourteen arrests over the week end with multiple injuries and $500 damage. Notable cases include Ora Hill of Letart Falls treated for back and head injuries on Route 338, and arrests of John Phillips of Columbus for reckless driving. Several drivers faced fines and jail time in Meigs, Logan, Lancaster, and McArthur for offenses including unlicensed operation, DUI, speeding, and public intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
State Highway Patrol
Ora Hill
Letart Falls
Albert Hill, Jr
Miller
Thompson
Mays Street
Nelsonville
Shirley Ann Street
Luccasville
John H. Clowes
Clark St
Banner
Buchtel Brief Social And Personal Notes
Mr and Mrs Wayne Mock and Mary Newman spent a month visiting relatives in Buchtel and Logan before returning to Arizona for health reasons Mr James Kinnear once WPA employe now brakeman on New York Central in Columbus Mrs Kinnear and son visited Columbus with Mr Kinnear Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson stayed with Fay Green family in Columbus The family spent the weekend in West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Wayne Mock
Mary Newman
Logan
Arizona
Mock
James Kinnear
WPA J
New York Central Railroad
Columbus
Kinnear
Ralph Wilson
Fay Green
West Virginia
Small steamer and rail link across five hills noted
A small steamer running between East and West Prussia travels by canal then climbs over a hill by rail. Five hills are traversed on the journey. Census figures show Connecticut’s population rising from 1,606,903 in 1930 to 1,710,112 in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West Prussia
Connecticut
Prunlax Laxative Claims Quick Relief for Bowel Ailments
An advertisement touts Prunlax as a vegetable and herb laxative that relieves constipation gas pain and bilious headaches. It promises dramatic relief from sleepless nights and backache linked to bowel disorders and urges readers to try the product.
Montana cyclone trails earthward tour in 1925
A Montana origin cyclone on February 23 1925 circled the globe and dispersed in the Gulf of St Lawrence roughly a month later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Excavation at Nevada Prison Site Reveals Prehistoric Fauna
An excavation in a hillside bowl shaped site in Nevada uncovered a large elephant fossil with further finds of prehistoric animals. The report notes that steaming wood to bend it without breaking has been common since the Middle Ages.
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Nevada
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Port Columbus
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Stockport
Norton
Curtiss-Wright
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Pearl Helwig
N. May Ave
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Taylorcraft Aircraft Corporation
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Gallipolis
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Charles Wheaton
Allen McPeeke
Zaleski
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Speeder
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Athens Pharmacy
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Clarence Lamford
Albany
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Phillips
Clyde Wolfe
Racine
Meigs County
Henry I. Thompson
Lancaster
George A. Miller
Kinser
Logan City
James F. Johnson
MeeArthur
W. E. Collins
McArthur
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Collins
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