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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

4

Clapper Warns Republicans On War and Votes

Raymond Clapper decries GOP tactics in Philadelphia arguing Republicans would scavenger for votes. He cites Roosevelt’s cabinet choices as proof of Democratic drift and warns against scorched politics over defense and peace promises. He notes Taft’s defense tax vote and urges unity against Hitler and war threats.

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Britain Faces Perils as Allies Weaken and Axis Rivals Rise

Article surveys British strategic peril as Germany strengthens its grip with naval parity hopes through France Italy and Turkey shifting toward the Axis. It notes Japan drawing closer to Germany and Italy threatening Far East possessions while neutrals bow to the Nazi war machine. It warns Britain must shield itself from bombardment to use its navy for blockade and diplomacy, or face dire outcomes including potential starvation if Axis powers press their advantage.

Britain Germany Mxre England Johie Italy Great Britain Fortune Fuehrer Rumania Carol H Hitler Balkans Turkey Dardanelles Mediterranean Russia Japan Orient Tokyo Nipson Alsions Far East Hongkong United States Spin

Education Pays Dividends in Southeastern Union Education Program

The article extols WPA teachers in the Southeastern Union for reducing illiteracy and boosting education for citizenship, Americanization, and family life. It argues educated adults vote wiser and that access to books from higher quality publications improves citizens, with trained individuals leaving better communities than self-satisfied, formally educated ones.

United States WPA

Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene

Bruce Catton analyzes the economic union plan and Latin American surplus risks for the United States. He questions who bears the cost of a cartel, potential dumps, and a Hitler-led market penetration, highlighting political and religious references and abrupt migrations in global trade.

Philaelps Hitler United State Latin America Uruguay United States Germany Italy Willkie Economic Union Europe Uncle Sam Fulrope Buttore U.S

Public Questions Forum Analyzes Diplomacy's Role

In the Athens Messenger discussion, the piece argues diplomacy shapes world policy more than any single foreign minister. It emphasizes public understanding over secrecy, notes diplomacy operates through global networks, and urges voters to grasp its impact on national well-being and peace.

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Stewart Home Hosts Birthday Party for Joe Junior

Mr and Mrs Joe Frost entertained 43 young people at Stewart Home last Saturday evening for Joe Junior Frosts birthday celebration. The Comrades of the Sun Day School class and Boy Scout Troop 75 led by scoutmaster C F Glazier organized the surprise. Refreshments were served by Mrs Frost and Miss Rath Harrel of Effort. Several relatives and friends from Athens Kanauga and surrounding areas attended, with a few planning future trips.

Mra Frost Aiden i Misa Rath Harrel Eifort Stewart Earl Gorham Athens Stella Dean Toe Frost Leonard Smith M. J."charlton Sydney Stewart Nan’ Withee Kanauga Aire Kate Butis Howard William Bigins Meta. Harrison Piedmont W. Va Mira Charlton Chartle Jarvis Jarvis

U.S. Citizenship Births and Government Roles in Brief

A reader asks if a U.S. president has sat on the Supreme Court. a baby born in Los Angeles to a foreign parent cannot become naturalized until age twenty-one. a child’s citizenship follows birth. Questions cover U.S. and Soviet leadership, territorial legislatures, and city histories. Answers note no single Commander-in-Chief for the Soviet forces, Timoshenko as Commissar of Defense, and territories like Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico with legislatures.

United States U.S. Supreme Court William J. Tat A. No Los Angeles Fish ‘Star Marshall Semyon Timoshenko Peales United Station Alaska Hawaii Puerto ‘Rico Virgin Islands A. Berkeley Calif Mexico Zocalo Square

Ticket to Hollywood ends in a tense roadside night

Francie and Gusty journey toward Circle and Hollywood facing tension over a ticket. A night in the mountains tests their bond as a state trooper halts an intimate moment. Gusty resists, insisting they press on despite danger and judgment.

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Social Notes From Coolville and Nearby Areas

A string of social visits and gatherings is recorded from Coolville and surrounding towns. Mrs Carl Lockhart hosts a bridge party at The Cabin on Thursday evening. guests include Alfred Daugherty and son David Ros, plus families from Welch, Adrian, and Athens. Several trips to Columbus and Marietta occur as relatives visit and care for others, with many local residents hosting or attending family events. A final note reminds readers that lightning can strike tall objects like the Washington Monument during storms.

Luulville Mire Carl Lockhart Welch W. Va Alfred Daugherty David Ros Adrian Rich Oscar Findlingland Ross’ Daugherty EM. Daugherty Daugherty Inlaw C. ‘A. Daugherty Athens Hazel Gantz Marietta EB. Dean Dean Carolyn Lobdell Columbus Har ‘Nette Slane Erson Wright W. J. Bingman Ralph Russell Leniworth W. A. Bingman

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