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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1940
Page
6
Prederick W Son. ouusher weekly paper details
Published every week afternoon except Saturday and a Sunday morning edition. The Aguas Herald Printing Co. lists Gordon K as publisher and GM, Charles H. Harris as managing editor. Ohio publishers audit group and Inland Daily Press Association are referenced. Advertising rates available, obituary cards nominal. Distribution via carriers in Hocking County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick W Son
No Farm Profits in War Warns Agriculture Officials
During a National Farm Institute session in Des Moines Iowa AAA Administrator R M Evans warned farmers not to expect new wartime markets or sudden profit from the war economy. He noted Europe may buy after hostilities but credit and transport woes already cut exports and postwar purchasing power may be scarce, urging price stability and parity for steady income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Department of Agriculture
National Farm Institute
Des Moines
AAA
R. M. Evans
Mr. Evans
England
American Aircraft Industry Gears To War Needs
The United States is expanding its aircraft industry to top speed as Allies place multi‑million dollar orders. Private industry will gear to American war needs by year’s end, with production facilities and skilled workers accelerating to meet demand. France and Britain have ordered thousands of planes while Japan and Russia report smaller purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atlantic
France
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Hitler
British steamer damaged by Japanese shell on Chinese coast
A British-flagged steamer off Chefoo was hit by a shell from a Japanese warship in what was called a mistaken firing. The Japanese claim they intended a blank warning shot and would pay indemnities. No injuries were reported, though criticism of the incident and threats of drastic action were voiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chefoo
Hari Kari
Finland’s Export Boom Ends in War Disruption
The article notes a strong Finnish export surge in January to August 1939, with 5.759 billion marks vs 5.177 billion in 1938, marking a record high for the period. It implies Stalin’s aggression disrupted Finland’s prosperity, quoting Carlyle on adversity vs prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Joe Stalin
Finnish Trade Review
Stalin
Trade Review
Clapper Reproaches Weir On Weirton Steel and Labor Policy
Raymond Clapper writes to Mr. Weir urging alignment with Glenn Frank report on labor reform. He cites Weirton Steel actions in 1933 34 and AF L criticisms, urging Republicans to back collective bargaining and public approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weir
Republican National Committee
Glenn Frank
Republican Finance Committee
la Follette Civil Liberties Committee
Weirton Steel Co
National Labor Board
NIRA
William Green
A. F. of L
Green
Labor Board
Ernest T. Weir
Republican Party
Raymond Clapper
Story of Democracy by Henrik Van Loon
Excerpted passages trace democracy’s rise and fall from monarchy to tyranny, noting how aristocracies and rich elites corrupt equal freedoms. The text, from Plato’s writings, contrasts liberty with humane governance and warns of demagogues leading to dictatorship while civilized leaders fade.
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Henrik van Loon
Questions and Answers from The Messenger Bureau
An information column from The Messenger Bureau answers reader questions on firearms education public school enrollment Puerto Rico old age insurance and U S battleship construction The latest figures show 49 individuals in the United States with income of one million dollars or more for 1937 with declines from 1936 and earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
John Keats
United States
U. S
North Carolina
Washington
South Dakota
Indiana
Massachusetts
Alabama
Iowa
New Jersey
the Messenger
Rose Markins
Bricker
Athens County
Waterloo Township
J.T. High
Greens Run
Trimble Township
Rae
Ohio
Boards of Education
Meigs County
John
Ross
Athens
A. D
Speech changes after larynx removal offer new voice paths
Medical note explains hoarseness signals larynx trouble but not sole cause of speech. After cancer removal, devices and voice training can restore talking ability. A survey of 30 patients over 10 years shows 18 learned to talk, 5 whisper, with varied prior professions, highlighting rehabilitation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Greene
The Ambitious Ann in a City of Promises
Ann Brown, an orphan, finds life with Clara Brooks in a garish city apartment. Paul Hayden, a stockroom clerk, outshines the other men as Ann vows to rise above her working girl world, while Clara pursues marriage for security and Florabelle trades glamour for a sales commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Brown
Paul Hayden
Ann
Clara
Florabelle
Sam
Paul
Neddy
Teddy
Sampson
West Side
Myrtle
Pete
Sheba
State
Dearborn
Mrs. Pringle
The
Mickey Mouse
Garfield
The Last Supper Verse by Edna Baker Snyder
Poet readers contribution recalls Jesus last supper in the upper room. It narrates Judas betrayal, garden prayer, crucifixion and salvation through faith. Akron, Ohio writer Edna Baker Snyder signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Edna Baker Snyder
Akron, O
Middleport
Cafeteria Supper Planned by Local Class
Middleport plans for a cafeteria supper by the Whatso ever Class of the First Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening. The regular meeting was held in the church parlors with 17 members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Cora McBride Mrs. Karl Owens and Mrs. John Dillard. Mrs. J N Humphrey led a devotional service and new members Mrs Edgar Ervin and Mrs Charles Howard were added to the roster. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Cora McBride
Karl Owens
John Dillard
J. N. Humphrey
Edgar, Ervin
Charles Howard
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