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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

4

We must not trust Japan in Western Hemisphere policy

The piece argues against appeasing Japan and warns a bilateral deal would mirror Munich. It calls for independent strength, avoiding entangling alliances, and insists on arming the United States as the Western Hemisphere guardian rather than relying on diplomacy or treaties with aggressor powers. It frames fascist and communist world revolutions as threats.

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Independent War Aid Through Domestic Chemistry

American chemists push to end dependence on foreign materials by producing synthetic rubber and other essential goods at home. The plan includes silk substitutes and new production aims to shield the nation from trade-driven wars while expanding pacific material flow to factories.

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Striking Latin American Note on Brazil Leader Speech

A US editorial rebukes President Vargas of Brazil for defending Europe’s dictators. It argues Latin Americans generally reject dictatorial rule and warns such rhetoric undermines democracy while the United States defends the hemisphere against foreign aggression.

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Training for Public Service Apprenticeships Expand in Cities

The article notes reforms in public service training, citing Wisconsin under Gov. La Follette and a seven year Los Angeles program. Apprenticeships pair student work with study, leading to both part time and later full-time roles in city and county government. It argues public service must be trained and intelligent to meet future needs.

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Suffer Little Children and the Wartime Refugee Plan

The piece argues that Canada should welcome thousands of refugee children from Britain France and Holland driven from home by war. It recalls the medieval Children Crusade and invokes a biblical call to “Suffer the little children” as a moral justification for humanitarian action.

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Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene

Bruce Catton discusses Washington politics amid isolationist sentiment in Congress and the President's chances for foreign aid, noting Hoover's central role for peace groups and Republican stance as pivotal to any move toward war. The piece cites Frederick Libby and several peace organizations while underscoring political calculus in Philadelphia.

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Questions and Answers on Federal Work Programs

Questions and Answers cover December 1997 figures on scrap exports and aviation contributions in World War I. The text notes 46 percent of scrap went to Japan in 1637 and 1938, later 87 percent, and cites the Liberty engine as America's chief WWI aviation contribution.

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Athens Team Beats Wabash 11 40.6 In Semi Pro Hall Match

Zimmerman led Athens with three runs as A Wolle hit a home run and King and Whaley pitched for the win. Seiple caught for the losers while A Wolfe and W Wolfe formed the battery for Charles P. Kireher and son John Kireher were injured in a car accident near Wren Rushville and Lancaster. Murphy Motor Company of Gloster opened a new garage on High St. Twenty years ago Mary Pickford showed in Woliganoa at the Majestic and Hell's Half Acre played at the Columbia. John Hancock High School seniors presented And Home Came Ted at the Opera House, with Male and Female shown later.

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Jobs for June Graduates in Athens Sham Hollywood Light

Foes in Athens caution June graduates about chasing Hollywood. The article urges practical training before attempting film or theater work, noting sound engineering and costume design require extensive experience. It suggests Mohawk Brame Festival and Union College as paths, advising graduates to gain real studio skills first.

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Social Notes Of Broadwell Social Notes Of Broadwell

Local Broadwell social column lists gatherings and visits as townsfolk—Mr and Mrs Don Har e, Mary J. Eric Me, and many neighbors attended events at homes and churches. Residents from Dir England and Italy travel to Springfield, with news of guests, Sunday visits, and community acknowledgments.

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Eye for a Gal closes in a mountain feud tale

Ross McAfee, a rising star pitcher, bonds with Judy Tollivar after a breakthrough game. Coach Hurd hints at college aid and the Tollivar family reveals a deadly clan feud behind past killings. The tale shifts to a dawn drive to Hell'n Damnation as Ross learns his father’s death was tied to a clan plot.

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McArthur Civic Club breakfast near Lake Hope update

McArthur social notes record about twenty six members and guests attending the annual breakfast at Lake Hope on Saturday morning June 8. The item lists several farewells and visits including Mrs Davis farewell at the Methodist Church, Linnie Arnold greeting, Esther Guild gift to Mrs Davis, and travel plans for Mrs Pilcher and family to Boston. Nearby residents and visitors are named with multiple trips to Columbus, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Toledo, Huntington, and Marion as they visit relatives and conduct business.

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