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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
4
American war correspondents who toured U S defense plants say no other nation matched the speed of American preparation. They warn against defense stoppages and fear public backlash while urging fearless enforcement of existing laws to protect the right to work in defense.
Ambassador Douglas Fairbanks Jr joins goodwill efforts in Chile and other South American nations. He notes widespread democracy and rejects the notion that the region is ruled by dictatorships, praising the people’s liberty and dignity amid concerns over foreign despotism.
A compact reflection on repetitive phrases in lengthy discussions and a nod to old New England witticisms about social scenes. It notes a habit of frequent disclaimers and observes who attends civic welcome events, end with a terse social quip.
The piece argues the U S government remains steadfast against Hitler, pledging total victory. It notes measures to close German propaganda and seize Axis assets, with concern over war duration and cutbacks in auto production signaling a long conflict ahead.
Peter Edson surveys the looming railway wage demand conflict involving 1.153 million workers, the potential $750 million yearly cost, and the government machinery designed to avert a strike. He outlines direct negotiations, mediation boards, arbitration, and possible White House intervention under the Railway Labor Act of 1934.
The Athens Messenger invites signed letters to the Public Roman Victory Arch Forum. Readers may comment on current events, with brevity encouraged to accommodate multiple contributions each day.
Editor Dick White of Trimble sent a public letter denouncing Adolf Hitler as mad. He cites Goering's remarks and derides the Nazi regime, urging Allied action to stop the dictator and describing allied urgency as war aims intensify.
Troy Grange held Children’s Day in Coolville on Saturday June 15 featuring violin accordion and piano music songs and readings. Over 60 people enjoyed homemade ice cream and cake as community members and relatives gathered for the event.
Howard and Neil Bowman crusted by authorities after terrorizing Southern Ohio for two years were captured in Higginsport along the Ohio River. Ohio University summer enrollment stood at 1,233 and Violet Thomas counted 1,444 school age children in Athens, nine fewer than last year. Harold Rose, son of Mr and Mrs George W Rose of Glouster, graduated from Cincinnati Law School.
Twenty years ago Mac Bethel of Cleveland visited his parents Judge A S Bethel and wife. Mr and Mrs Herbert Bush were guests of Mr William Fenzel at 34 W Washington St. Ferol Strickland read the class history and Josephine Wuebben read the class poem during Senior Class Day. Noble Shilt presented the Class of 1921 gift of 500 dollars to the University Chimes Fund.
Corning social pages list Buckeye Boys State attendance by George Arthur Rodgers chosen for leadership and scholastic standing. Visitors include George Elliot Lamb returning to Pittsburgh, Frances Long visiting Cheshire, and Miss Gertrude Steffen from Brooklyn on vacation with her parents. Other entries note business visits in Akron, gatherings at Nelsonville, cross state visits among families, and relatives staying with local residents.
In early Plymouth colony beef scarcity drove cow ownership to be shared by six or more men, reflecting the high value of cattle at the time.
Angus drags 230 pounds of butter to New York to find Adoreen. A highway bust and a butter drenched trooper lead to a fist fight in Manhattan. Police swarm the scene as Angus flips from escape to capture, ending with him knocked out in the street.
Rutland brief items list visitors from Huntington Akron St. Peters burg Callipolis and Columbus. Daughters of the American Revolution gathering in Marietta. Infant son of Harald Schwartz buried. Lucille Johnson of Rutland is mother. Families including Lanning Pettibone Schoonover and Schoonover are noted. Extended visits to Ruth Pettibone and Hoppes family mentioned.
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