Comment on News. Republicans Driven by Hysteria at Convention
Raymond Clapper assesses the Republican National Convention, noting hysteria over Willkie and fears of Roosevelt war policy. He cites excommunication threats, intra party tensions, and skepticism about platforms, urging measured stance and reliance on presidential judgment amid fast unfolding events.
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Washington
Wael
John Hamilton
Republican National Comennties
John
Lewin
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Romevelt
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Lewle
Willkie
Delewaten
Senate
AXA
Fifth Columnists and Fear Shape Public Opinion in Spain War Echoes
The term Fifth Columnist, once linked to the Spanish Civil War, is discussed as a global tactic to sow confusion and panic. The piece warns that Moscow and Berlin use agents in the United States to disrupt government, prompting potential rounds ups, protests, and hysteria as public opinion shifts toward punitive measures.
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Spain
Emerst
Madrid
Europe
Mitine
France
England
United States
Moscow
Berlin
Essex
Debate Over Testing Federal Dam Power for Jobs and Costs
Coal operators and miners press for testing the fed or dam plan to generate cheap electric power for years to gauge its democratic impact. Thousands of displaced miners worry about government planners, while beneficiaries argue lower rates come from dams funded by taxpayers. A hardheaded accounting is urged to reveal who truly pays for cheaper government power.
Time to Be Serious on War Opinions and Tensions
The piece warns against public displays of disloyalty and sectarian objections during wartime. It argues for restraint amid rising tensions and cautions against provoking neighbors or taunting worried citizens. It urges those aligned with dominant views to refrain from inflammatory expressions.
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United States
Germany
Russia
Taly
Crions'baalsens
America
Ting
Inok
Taxes top payroll in a 1939 oil company report
An American oil company shows a 1939 payroll of 76,099,012 and taxes of 115,330,760. The piece argues that these taxes are hidden taxes paid by the public through the priced products, highlighting the public’s overlooked role in financing government.
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Bruce Catton critiques the Washington scene amid economic strain and wartime policy. He notes high unemployment, a looming budget deficit, and debates on how to fund defenses. Rural relief plans and broader living standards are discussed as part of mobilizing the economy for national needs.
War’s Horrors and the Call for Peace From a Paris Arrival
Ruth Mile quotes Made leine Carroll urging mercy for women and children harmed by war, while condemning the system behind it. Earl T. Scott discusses faith, obedience to God, and the need to pursue peace to spare mothers and children from further losses.
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Kaitor
Ruth Milelett
Madeleine Carroll
Act Rem
Paris
Iidiary
Sherman
Hell
Tarelan
Hall Periah
Howe
Eriptoven
Madeve Carroll
Christ
Earl T
Scott Portland
Sunset at Sea by Marguerite Moore
A poem describes watching a ship sail away into a calm sea at sunset, expressing loneliness and longing. The speaker laments being unable to accompany a close companion who has always stayed near, praying for guidance home as the unseen shore approaches.
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Marguerite Moore
Bidwell
Long-ago presidential primary details and trivia mix
The text recounts a 1880 Republican convention scene with Grant and Blaine, notes a dark horse entry, and touches on questions about inflation, medical terms, Greenland geography, and historic monetary standards. It blends electoral history with scattered factual prompts and obsolete quiz items.
Athens club talk and local notes from ten years ago
Dr Elmer Dent spoke to the Athens Rotary Club while Miss Helen Kittle neared end of her term as Richwood schools music supervisor Attorney John W Bolin won a Kiwanis delegate seat at an international convention George Gabriel Sr and wife celebrated a golden wedding anniversary An open house honored 150 seniors and Warren a Republican candidate spoke at a local meeting J P Wood chaired the event with additional speakers in Athens
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D. A
Athens
Helen Kittle
Richwood
John W. Bolin
Kiwanis Clube
Auntie City
George Gabriel
Lower Plain
Ticket to Hollywood ends with Gusty’s determined journey
Francie and her family confront Gusty’s ticket mishap as he aims for Hollywood. John Weston pays Gusty’s fine in advance, urging Francie to choose honesty or aid. Gusty writes a defiant note thanking them and pledges to reach Hollywood on his own, insisting he’ll prove himself without help.
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Francie
Hal
Gusty
John Weston
Mrr. Weston
Pops
Purgatory
Harald
John
Weston
Athens State Hospital
Ohio
Hollywood
George Wallace
Darwin
Athens
W. J
Mind Hines
Race St. Wallace
Guisty
Pope
Hhe
Hhome
Justice of the
Nim
Tina
Vox
Francie John Weston
Anita
Papa
Fran Wteetan
Maleate
Elapeit City
Theleve
Elspeth
Jany
Jerry Finney
Jerry’ Finney
J. P
Francie Battie
Gusty in peril as Francie plots delay for broadcast
In a tense scene Francie and John Weston debate Gusty’s chance at a big broadcast. Francie plans to confront the studio for a ticket while risking her own fame and a potential delay that could ruin Gusty’s chance. John warns Gusty faces a bad time and a failed plan looms.
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Gusty
John Weston
Francie
Pops
Carnival Celebration in the Athens Brick Yards
A Carnival Celebration was held at the Athens Brick Yards featuring shows Fides and a band concert with free acts for attendees.
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Athens
Rutland Social And Personal
Rutland social notes recount visits and gatherings involving Mrs Rath Mrs Don Anderson Mrs McKinzie Rev and Mrs Phipps and others. Enrollments, visits to relatives in Columbus Cleveland and Columbus are noted along with local entertainments and club activities.
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Bertha Rath
Don Anderson
McKinzie
Phipps
Helden
Tom’ "Porter
Halle
Thomas
Will Phummer
Iaa Fapier
Will
Mtn
Steein
Ma ‘Wayne
Ambry Vear
Pleasant Bradford Powell
Ohio University
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Ais
Raymond Johnson
Columbus
Ate
Mra el Jordan
Armatrong
Nea Sartot
Carrie Hall
Howteten
Myre Hartett
Cleveland
Elsa Barton
Sar
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Columbes
Mesa County
Carl Denison
Rathburn’ Ghul House
Bert Beard
Severn
Mont Price
Ellen Kennedy Trewtay
Clarence Chase
Jg Boo
Nymin
Dwight Kennedy
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