Clappers view on national defense and Hemisphere danger
Raymond Clapper comments from The Athens Messenger on Roosevelt war powers and defense. He reports Washington concern over Western Hemisphere threats, public ignorance, and broad support for defense taxes and aid to Allies, with mediation options and labor views shaping mobilization.
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Columbus
Western Hemisphere
Hitler
Somme
Fidence
Washington
Roosevelt
National Guard
Europe
Usio
Liberty Under Siege by Reds in America
A speaker warns of two million Americans ready to aid Germany and Russia against the Allies. He cites whisper campaigns, Communist influence, and calls for stern congressional action and internment camps to curb radicals while urging defense and civil liberty limits.
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United States Secret Service
Germany
Russia
United State
Ohio
Communist Party
East
Poland
Hitler
Stalin
G-men
United States
Metcalf Favored for Court of Appeals Seat by Ohio Voters
The piece endorses Verner E. Metcalf for the Court of Appeals in the fourth district noting his strong primary win by about 12,000 votes, success in 13 counties, and 14 against rivals. It praises his support for Ohio University and administrative experience, urging support in November and highlighting his role as Board of Review chair for unemployment compensation as preparation for appellate work.
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Verner E. Metell
Court of Appeals
Mr. Metcalf
Southerstern
Ohio
Athens County
Metenlfan
Ohio University
Metcalf
Board of Review
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Court of Appeal
Route 3A Repairs Urged After Increased Crashes Near Athens
Readers urge immediate remedy on Route 3A east of Athens at Cannonville where several accidents and hospitalizations occurred in a fortnight. They note halted contract work left rough ends and lack of warning signs. Call for resurfacing, red lights, and faster safety measures.
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Athens
Cannonville
Canaanville
Young
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Bruce Catton surveys Washington on wartime food costs labor bottlenecks and anti trust action. Arnold and La Guardia push a milk study with limited funds while Roosevelt may fund from defense accounts. Pacifist groups press for restraint as isolationist letters and June conference platform shape policy outlook.
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Arnold
la Guardia
New York City
United
Cone
New York
Roosevelt
Correas
Questions and Answers Information Service For All Readers
The Messenger hosts an information bureau at 1013 13th Street Washington DC. The editor notes legal and medical advice is not provided and shares a selection of reader questions about science and history. Topics include thermometer radiation effects palm Sunday Ireland prophecy glass breaking projectile impact explosive atmospheres and historical aircraft purchases.
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the Messenger
13Th Street
Washington, D. C
White House
China
Roosevelt
Ireland
St. Pate
U. S
Wright
U.S
Bureau of
Bureau of Bleological Survey
Chair Comes and Goes in an Oak Shadowed Tale
Laura B Foster of Ohio recalls a family chair that dominated space in youth. Despite repeated moves and worn leather, father insisted on repairs and the chair’s sturdy oak frame. The poem muses on changing fashions and lasting sentiment for a favorite heirloom.
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Lather
Laura B
Foster ‘5
Ohio
Merchandising the oldest yet newest career field
An early 20th century piece discusses merchandising as a vital business art linking factory or farm to consumer. It notes the endless opportunities for June graduates in chain stores or independent proprietorship, and stresses choosing commodities and delivering value while removing costly steps in the supply chain.
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Fotka
Svein
Crete
Jouept
Ton
Lane
Ind
Fie
Costa
Fragments From Long Ago High School News and War Planes
A garbled pastiche reports Middleport High School class officers Raymond Neal and Eugene Grate. Dr Hubert Hyde serves as toastmaster at Nelsonville High School Alumni banquet. speaker Dr Ville Parsons. Frances Kourl cornet solo and Robert Hurnefeld saxophone. Twenty years ago Louise Baughman gave a senior recital. Athens Chamber of Commerce speaker Rev E D Murch. Bombing plane description notes Liberty engines and 12 cylinder motors, total horsepower 1,200, cruising 110 mph, payload 7,775 pounds.
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Middleport
Clase
Raymond Neal Eugene Grate
Louise Talbot
Hubert Hyde
Nelsonville High School
Jackson
Drville Parsons
Louise Baughman
Sho University
Ornag
U.S
A Mountain Feud Resurfaces On Ball Field
Rossy McAfee travels from campus to a mountain town as rival clans the Tollivers and McAfees clash over a baseball game. A tense crowd, a fatal hit, and a town’s feud reignite, ending in tragedy and a decade of continuing grudges.
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Rossy McAfee
Old Leacock
Leacock
Giants
Rosny
Judy
Hanna
Hurd
Rossy
Mountain City
Mint’s Creek
Ofice
Pappy Mint
Ebenezer Church
McAfees
Tollivers
Ebenezer
Vaat
Rosy
Oliver
Dliver
Uly Ape
S Jeng
Prime
Tmconining
Sadia
Ecoelous Oy
Ha Taika
Ikea A
Paul
Mao
Romy Andi
Jose
el Randstand
Rosey
Steve
Steven Hogg
Ussy
Ossy
Hogg
Mr McAfee
McAfee
Steve Hogg
Jorsy
Tony Ball
Liege
Fannah
Lincoln College
Sock
Tolliver
Jay McAfee
Chester Personal and Brief Social Notes
Chester residents visit Middleport to view gardens for June. Paul Kimes makes a business trip to Columbus. Mr and Mrs Roy Bush and Mr and Mrs Frank Holter spend Sunday with Ward Kimes. Mrs Cecil Kimes hosts dinner with Mrs William Greaser, Pomeroy, and Mrs Bradford Maag Minersville. June 8 the Chester recreational club plans a Racine Melody Makers program. Gloria Ferander, freshman at Arizona State College, is the lone student enrolled in industrial arts class and crafted an elaborate cedar chest.
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Chester
Chester Garden Chuir
Middleport
Paul Kimes
Columbus
Roy Bush
Frank Holter
Spiller
Ward Kimes
William Greaser
Pomeroy
Bradford Maag
Minersville
Cecil Kimes
Esther Hutchinson
Athens
Rot P. Halk
Racine
Melody Makers
Hell
Flagstaff
Ariz
Gloria Ferander
Arizona State Collegore
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