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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

4

Bite of AGine Fow some mrrion mares: SO eS ame

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Our Way Will Be Hard Capitulation of France and the foes

A Washington opinion piece argues that a future world economy will be strained by dictatorial powers led by Hitler and Mussolini. It urges American unity, defense readiness, and strict immigration checks to prevent sabotage while warning that loss of British and French fleets could invite German and allied dominance and threaten American ideals. It cites Kjell Qvale and Mercury facts as side notes.

France British Iles Hitler Americas United State England Democraciae Germany Italy Japan Pacific Stalin United States Worshop Western West Atlantic Mussolini The America

Raymond Clapper's Comment on News

Washington column warns Latin America could turn to Hitler if the United States fails to aid timely by backing Europe. It argues economic ties, trade and policy risk eroding hemisphere solidarity and US interests, urging a more expansive, less wary approach toward Latin American nations.

Washington Monky Meademe Latin America Allien Wwe Europe Hitler Ehalant Argento United States Latin-America Congress R Op South Ameria Amercan Polticiana Vargas Brazil Roosevelt Musso Police Rio Pulinte Muller Allence Colossasy North Miter

Washington Scene on Army Expansion and Structure

Bruce Catton reviews U S plans to boost peacetime army to about 15 000 men per division and create five regular divisions in one corps and four in another with two cavalry divisions. The piece outlines manpower, equipment, and organization, noting terrain limits for mechanized units and the shift toward a larger army ready for action.

Washawsissie Senate House United States Nea Ehese Hae Army U. S Ulery

Jobs for June Graduates by Walter Hove

Text discusses career growth for new graduates focusing on executives in department stores. It emphasizes personal development beyond training, the role of promotion, and the need for sales and merchandising skills. The piece notes women's suitability for merchandising and advertising roles and highlights creative vision and customer understanding.

Walter Hove Lord Taylor New York Duell Sloan and Pearer Bregin Ind Hiardweovk Jong Nis

Vague Verse on Democracy and War and Wilson's Peace Plan

A poet laments democracy's fate amid invasions and warns against appeasement. The piece references World War and Woodrow Wilson's peace plan, noting failed reason, mobs, and pressures that threaten civilization. It names Charles E. Rs as a signer or author marker.

Woodrow Wilson Charles E. RS

Historical Manifestations The Public Discusses War and Armament

The article recounts a dated public debate on Europe’s armament, predicting that heavy military buildup by nations will invite invasion. It argues that arming society harms peace, cites fear of deprivations from wages and tyranny, and notes the paradox of strong powers provoking conflict. RADCLIFFE mentions a date.

Agai Tan Michie Europe Lear Gs Wien Impraetien Fe Radcliffe

Prospect Jackson Gallia for Oil Discovery

Prospecting for gas and oil extends over about one thousand acres in Jackson and Gallia Counties owned by William and John McKell of Chillicothe. A first well near Latrobe in Jackson County showed gas at 2300 feet, 700 feet above the Clinton sand. The entire tract, known as furnace land, is leased by Pred and William Hurt of Ashland Kentucky and is a cut over area with little agricultural productivity.

Gallipolis Jackson Gallia William John McKell Chillicothe Latrobe Jackson County Clinton Mcreage Pred William Hurt Ashland

Ticket to Hollywood sparks a Parade of American Youth

Francie and Gusty meet a slick promotion man, Matie Koon, who offers a chance to audition for a coast to coast broadcast in Hollywood. He displays a sealed ticket promising entry for a teen from their state to join Parade of American Youth with Degasua Pictures and LBC. The lure of Jerry Finney fame hangs in the air as the ticket rests on the table.

Elspeth City Ant Gusty Francie Jancie Franie Toney Aggie Spitting Image France Matie Koon I. B.C U.S.A Koon Jerry Finney Jerry Finney Hollywood Oath LBC Degasua Pictures Gunty

Q and A on CCC literacy and American institutions

A compiled Q and A covers Civilian Conservation Corps literacy rates, the American Library Association’s role, tractor value comparisons, Native American involvement in the Civil War, Hall of Fame rules for living persons, the term codfish aristocracy, and the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation functions. The dialogue cites figures like 80,000 tutored readers and 1939 versus 1957 tractor values, with concise institutional descriptions.

Civilian Conservation Corps American Library Association North Michigan Ave Chicago Sitting Bull Gerosimo Kit Carson Massacna Home Owners Loan Corporation Congress Corporation

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