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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

4

Third American Revolution to unite Hemisphere Under Willkie View

Raymond Clapper writes that the United States should lead a rapid third American revolution to knit the Western Hemisphere into a single political and security unit. He argues for inter American defense planning, Monroes Doctrine expansion, and strong federal leadership to deter Nazi and Japanese influence and defend against political invasion. He cites Willkie as a presidential candidate and emphasizes unity over separate national paths.

Washington America Sale Aly Miler Ure Iefense Palwal SCG Inter-American Tetenae Committee Wendell Willkie Sandburg John Flake North America Greece Panama Canal Hemisphere

Shocks Ahead in Defense Effort Warned by Editor

The piece argues that infantry and labor problems threaten national defense, with production lagging in precision machinery, apprentice training weak, and plant capacity uneven. It warns of clashes over wage laws, calls for massive new investments, and stresses need for industrial expertise over political rhetoric.

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KEEP THE LIBRARIES FREE

The American Library Association plans to counter censorship by forming a formemiller unit to support local library boards facing book bans. Libraries must be universal for all people, since every book may be both banned and sought by different groups. Group dictation could destroy libraries and harm their value to the public.

American Library Association Fomemiller A. L.A

Peppery Farmers Turn to Paprika in Louisiana

A group of 350 farmers in Louisiana responded to U S imports of six million pounds of paprika peppers by forming a seed cooperative and starting a new industry. If other farmers followed this example the surplus problem would ease and many farmers would prosper. The piece notes the value of practical brains and education in forming character.

Louisiana United States

Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene

Bruce Catton discusses possible postwar tax measures in Congress including an excess profits tax and removal of tax-exempt bonds for war issues. He cites Oklahoma Senator Josh Lee’s proposals to curb profits and tax exemptions, describing potential impacts on capital, bonds, and the economy amid war financing debates.

Washington Josh Lee Oklahoma Voles Senator Lee Sc-Odd Senor Lee Lee Treasury

Information Service Q and A from The Messenger Bureau

A reader’s questions seek quick facts from The Messenger’s information service. Topics include historic sites Washington monuments clock accuracy naval observatory output and biographical queries about Doug Fairbanks.

Athens Messenger 13T Street Washington, D. C Messenger Bureau

Hamden News Notes Vacation Bible School under joint church sponsorship

Vacation Bible School began Monday with enrollment of 53. The school operates under joint Hamden church sponsorship led by Rev. Raymond S. Daniel with Mrs D M Bryson assisting. Four departments use full facilities as boys and girls work to their abilities. Epworth League picnic and vesper service at Lake Hope drew 31 youths with sponsors. Memorial Day observed in Zaleski with Boy Scouts and veterans. memorial address by Rev. Daniel, music by Mrs Blanch Steele.

Namden Tamgten Vacation Bible Binie Hamden Raymond S. Daniel Methodist Church D.M. Bryson Thelma Brown Kathryn Bagley Mist Margare Calvin Mas Jean Bagley Misa Ol- Tie Marie ‘Teddrow Batheer Mae Bryson Hamden Epworth League Lake Hope Passon Zaleski Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Raymond Danial Blanch Steele

Birthday Dinner Held At Trimble Sunday

Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Le 0. Chappelear to celebrate the 77th birthday of Mrs. Kim Chappelear of Ringgold. A noon basket dinner followed, with numerous family members and friends from Corning, Columbus, Ringgold, Glouster, New Straitaville and Tram attending.

Trimble Chappelear Kim Chappelear Ringgold Bob Deaver Robert Mise Shirley Estep Corning Dean Deaver William | Harris Columbus Rank Wright Jimmie Elien Virgil Mates Donald Stemm Larry Walter Halbert Glouster Harold Embree Shirley ‘Smith Peans Harry’ Grimes Jean Bernice Goodman Flanbeth Love Jesse Chappelear Raymond Fionnie Winnie Ruth Lois Betty Sara Chariens Sandra Roy Chappetear Erma Jin Caron Byron Grimes Daugh Ter Mary Lou Chappetear John Tear New Straitaville Kate Martin L. C. Chapnelenr Maxine Barina Mason Seldon Tram

Courtship Love and Marriage Second Wind to Romance

The article discusses how romance fades after marriage and the need to develop a second wind to sustain happiness. It contrasts habitual, passionless marriages with couples who adapt, grow, and endure the changing stages of married life. It emphasizes depth of character and commitment to meet new opportunities together.

Graduation notes and social updates from New Strattsville

Social notes from New Strattsville on June 5 list graduation exercises at Columpag Fuenday for nurses of Grant Here pital and other local mentions. The item includes names of graduates and attendees, visits, weekend gatherings, school reunions, elected officers, and various family and community movements across nearby towns.

New Strattsville Nulvand Ince Anenthursday Roy Palmer Marsha Ann Goldie Otstot Guentg Mian Gene de- Rolph Johnstown Davia He Ingaworth Pittsburgh Norma Backus Barberton Business College Winona Brad Blankenship Anna Ashbauhy Neve Ex ‘Natn Treaauer II St. Cin Logan Dore Bienkenshin Grover Backus Ethel Wohrle Arthur Woods Los Fun Route Mra Catherine Mier Bremen Nancy Dunkie New Arlington Oscar Kings GW Hite UL Granville Virginia Ara Taylor Atom Mire Rey Palmer Slaughter Clarence Palmer Henry ‘Thompson Mtr William Abram Columbus Apent James White Hin Sie Sohn Owings Mand Samuel Nixon

War News Destroys Dreamlike Peace in Poets Corner

A fragmented verse recalls tranquil scenes of apple blooms and birds before a sudden street clamor. Newsboys cry of war and mass suffering intrudes, as the narrator, AURA B. Posten, shifts from dream to grim reality amid a shattered calm.

Dream of war planes haunts Public Forum editor

The Messenger editor recalls a haunting dream during the Germany and Ale lies era. A vast air war unfolds with many planes and one unique, large craft. the dream hints at fate and history being forged by aerial assault.

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A College Plot Unfolds In Hannah and Rossy

In a boarding house turn, Hannah Shrider arrives at the college with plans and pride. Rossy McAfee, watching from the stairs, faces jealousy and secrecy as Hannah confronts rumors about Dr Tolliver and family tragedies. The tension deepens as Hannah declares her intent to study and Rossy wrestles with trust, loyalty, and a risky past.

Rossy McAfee Hannah Shrider Dr. Tollivar Judy de ‘Tolliver The Allege Hannah Tolliver Tudy Kingsley Anye Judy ‘Tolliver

Chase Circle Of Ruth Has Meeting

The Chase Circle of Ruth met Thursday May 30 at Mrs Hoyt Haning home for an all day quilting and visiting session. At 2 PM 14 members and one guest, Mildred Haning, attended. next meeting set for June 27 at Grace Lynch home with June Brides as program chair. Also noted were oblique local notices and personal items including deaths and visits.

Chase Ruth Hoyt Haning Mra Mildred Haning Versgene West Mattie Coates Emma Robinson Maud Martin Della Stanley Bernice Graham Wilda Martin Minta Chase Grace Lynch Mary ‘Chase Florence Robinson Ruth Carebough Esta Carbaugh Haning

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