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Slavery Under Nazi Occupation Expands Across Europe
Dark hints emerge that Germany aims to deny independence to conquered nations. Commerce reports show looting through control of banking and currency, seizure of mines factories and farms, and heavy occupation costs. Banks and safes are looted while exports are German controlled. Even nominally free peoples live under gilded, leash like bondage.
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Germany
Walter Darre
Berlin
Department of Commerce
American profit system and dividend survivors
A writer notes 577 of 829 common stocks paid cash dividends last year, but 252 did not due to federal red tape and government restrictions. He argues private enterprise still finds life, yet many small businesses suffer from Washington plans uncertainty, affecting relief rolls and investor confidence.
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Washington
Grim Davy Jones reviews vast wartime shipping losses
The passage of 1351 merchant and naval ships to the ocean bottom is described with 17 000 deaths and five million tons of shipping wiped out. The article suggests this is only a beginning and foresees future air fleets replacing most freight.
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Davy Jones
Astronomer Walter Adams Describes Turbulent Stellar Atmospheres
Dr Walter Adams of Mt Wilson Observatory reports studies suggesting the atmospheres of the largest stars boil with violent motion. He notes rising and falling gas speeds differing by about 12 miles per second, linking cosmic turbulence to Earth's weather.
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Walter 8. Adams
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Earth
Bullitt outlines postwar air and sea power shaping world order
William C. Bullitt argues Europe cannot endure two hostile air forces, urging buildup of ships and planes to dominate air and sea. He notes American and British collaboration as future policing, with the aim of securing air superiority to defeat Germany and control Europe and Africa.
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Africa
Peter Edson Warns War Delays With Japan Despite Preparations
Washington columnist Peter Edson argues that heavy war prep by Britain and the United States signals readiness for conflict but also deters direct war with Japan for now. He notes Japan’s uncertain plans, internal factionalism, and external pressures, while highlighting England's potential danger if Germany occupies Britain. The piece stresses long-range naval routes and key transits like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Manila.
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Malaya
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Best Man at the Bottom Quote by V H Jones
A maxim attributed to V H Jones proclaims that reaching the top comes from excelling at the bottom, offering a philosophical view on effort and progress.
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V. H. Jones
Public Forum Letters Welcomed for Daily Page
Readers are invited to send signed letters on current events with brief contributions to fit multiple items per day. Signatures must appear with each letter and submissions should be concise for inclusion.
GOP Nominating Taft or Willkie Debate in The Messenger
Letter from John L. Southard in Jacksonville argues the Republican Party should have nominated Robert Taft of Cincinnati instead of Wendell Willkie. He claims Taft is a true Republican and accuses Willkie of courting Democrats and playing both parties to win the presidency.
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Cincinnati
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Willkie
Taft
Washington
Point Rock Personal And Social Mention
Mrs Audra Swett and Mrs Estella Radekin helped Mrs Vaneta Radekin quilt recently. W R Holcomb and family were Sunday guests of Harley Pickett Jr. Miss Doris Radekin was in Pomeroy Thursday. W B Martin and Emerson Bigony went to Columbus Sunday. The Ogdin Morris and Ca nod e families were in Pomeroy on business Wednesday. Frank Westfall and Wayne Turner returned to Maryland Tuesday. Mrs Vaneta Radekin and others spent Wednesday quilting. Eva Morris spent Thursday with Mrs Ogdin and quilted. Harley Pickett Jr spent Wednesday night with his parents at Darwin.
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Point Rock
Audra Swett
Estella Radekin
Vaneta Radekin
W. R. Holcomb
Harley Pickett, Jr
Doris Radekin
Pomeroy
W. B. Martin
Emerson Bigony
Columbus
Clarence Ogdin
D. V Morris
W. M. Morris
Day Canode
Frank Westfall
Wayne Turner
Maryland
Ova Nelson
Neva Ogdin
Eva Morris
Ogdin
Harley Pickett Jr
H. B. Pickett
Darwin
Shower Held For Mrs Gladys McDaniel At Hemlock
A stork shower was given for Mrs Gladys McDaniel at Mrs Laura Hodgson’s home on Wednesday night. Attendees included Otto Tharp Ena Kehl Marie Fowler Gladys Faires Lena Stallsmith Renetta Hodgson Josie Osenbaugh Mae Hupp Hazel Flowers Margaret Orris Dorothy Starbuck Edith Fitzer Grace Russell Goldie Conn Violet Essex Mary Hodgson Helen Abbott Laverne Toki Ida Dennis Nell Cottrell Alice Tharp Ethel Tharp Sara Mae Kehl Laura Hodgson and Lois Hodgson.
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Ethel Tharp
Sara Mae Kehl
Laura Hodgson
Lois Hodgson
Arnold Williams
Betty Williams
Columbus
Charles Kehl
Mansfield
Russell Faires
Russell Brown
George Vanhorn
Verna
Corning
Nina Davis
William Murday
Juanita
New Straitsville
Paul Williams
Jack Williams
Myrtle Allen
Glouster
Helen Allen
Arthur
Fred Steele
Canal Winchester
Forrest Dennis
William Baughman
Lena Stalismith
Kanauga Brief Notes
Mrs. Harvey Bishop and her son have returned home after months away. Walton Brownell has departed for Columbus for a new position. Leslie Deem and Berkeley Wright swapped properties on Ferry Street.
Perry County Court Notes Adds Naturalization Class
Perry County announces a June naturalization class with many new petitioners from Hungary Lithuania Czechoslovakia Italy Belgium Congo and England. Registrars of motor vehicles stay mostly the same with Marie C Cole replacing Enid Van Atta. Court actions include estate appraisals real estate foreclosures and several divorce and marriage filings along with sheriff sale notices.
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Perry County
Steve Olie
Corning
Hungary
Estelle Bernadin Norrocky
Rendville
Lithuania
John Enezi
Junction City
Sylvester Cappoccio
Somerset
Italy
John Bafi
Congo
Stever’ Toth
Joel Toth
Elizabeth Murray
John Daido
Czechoslovakia
Odaaf Vandenbusche
Glenford
Belgium
Susie Bartuseck
Suse Lucas
Crooksville
Janos Kopsco
William Wright
England
Marshal Wright
Marie C. Cole
Enid van Atta
Court House
William J. Jenkins
Charles Weaver
Howard Henderson
Sarah E. Melick
Reading Township
Rebecca Jane Cotterman
John H. Kelley
Omie J. Letherman
Thornville
Casper Hazlett
Hopewell Township
C. L. Co . Glouster
Route One
Ira Coffman
Monroe
Semmeeen Choo
Love and Secrets Rise in Pattonsville Trial
Winkie Appleman sues April for damages after a hidden romance with Ann’s betrothed Kent Carter. April faces a Friday hearing while Ann prepares for a quiet Saturday wedding at home. Dad vows defense. the town grows curious as hints of April’s disguise circulate.
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Winkie Appleman
April
Kent Carter
Ann
Hal Parks
Bond
Lower Court
Winkie
Dad
Kent
Casa Blanca
Nip
Carter’ Place
Octavia
Pattonsville
April Burnett
Hal
Daffy
Vivana
Corning Social Notes Fenneken Taken for Emergency Operation
Charles Fenneken of Kyle Addition was removed to Grant Hospital Columbus in the J G Blowers ambulance on Sunday morning for an emergency operation. His condition is reported satisfactory.
Corning High School Names All-County Band Members
Chester Lehman selects Corning high school band members for the all county concert in Junction City on April 17. Ensemble includes Carl Lambert Eugene Pierce Geraldine Gladden Ted Thomas Mona June Wright Don Latta Christine Rodgers Neil Clark George Rodgers Joe Briggs Bob Price Dee Swisher Rodger Briggs Margaret Pierce Marjorie Hoffman Constance Chapman Glenn Wright Hortense Preston Lois Hill Florence Levion Phyllis Mindigo Leon Levion and Jean Post.
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Chester T. Lehman
Corning
Junction City
Carl Lambert
Eugene Pierce
Geraldine Gladden
Ted Thomas
Mona June Wright
Don Latta
Christine Rodgers
Neil Clark
George Rodgers
Joe Briggs
Bob Price
Dee Swisher
Rodger Briggs
Margaret Pierce
Marjorie Hoffman
Constance Chapman
Glenn Wright
Hortense Preston
Lois Hill
Florence Levion
Phyllis Mindigo
Leon Levion
Jean Post
Thelma Frasure Hosts Bridge Club Night
Mrs Thelma Frasure entertained the bridge club at her home Thursday evening. Two tables competed with prizes to Virginia Lamb first, Lu Brown second, and Eleanor Spence floating. Refreshments were served.
Blue Lake Social And Personal Notes
BLUE LAKE The Rev James Call is holding a series of meetings at Clay Townhouse. Mr and Mrs Ambrosia Dorton have purchased a lot on Garfield Ave in Gallipolis and will build a home soon. Mr and Mrs Russell Sheets were recent guests of Mr and Mrs James Hazlett at Providence. Dewey Wooten has moved his family to Tiffin for employment. The Rev Herman Lewis will preach at Elizabeth Chapel Sunday evening March 9. Mr and Mrs Everette Saunders have moved to the S A Cottrill farm. James Smith is employed at a Huntington glass factory. Mr and Mrs Delbert Boster and daughter Hilda visited relatives. Miss Geraldine Sheets visited Mrs Wogan at Letart Falls. Mrs Letilla Wooten is ill. Mr and Mrs Fes Cofer have returned to Pittsburgh after visiting relatives.
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James Call
Clay Townhouse
Ambrosia Dorton
Garfield Ave
Gallipolis
Russell Sheets
James Hazlett
Providence
Dewey Wooten
Tiffin
Herman Lewis
Elizabeth Chapel
Everette Saunders
S. A. Cottrill
James Smith
Huntington Glass Factory
Delbert Boster
Hilda
Geraldine Sheets
Wogan
Letart. Falls
Letilla Wooten
An Ee Fes
Pittsburgh
Sophomores Host Class Party at Corning High School
Sophomores at Corning High School held a class party in the home economics rooms Friday evening. Chaperons were Betty Lamb Lenore Young and Steve Benedict. About thirty persons attended and refreshments were served.
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Betty Lamb
Lenore Young
Steve Benedict
Miss Hester Latta Hosts Shower for Latta Couple
Miss Hester Latta entertained at the Latta home on Saturday evening with a bridal shower for Mr. and Mrs. Ned Latta. The event also marked Mrs. Latta's 19th birthday with gifts, games, contests, and refreshments for a list of attendees including Julia Eickel Jo Martin Florence Wilson Amelia Mason Lurline Schottelkorb Catherine Eickel Jean Eickel Hazel Eickel Dona Jean Woods Jean Tharpe Edna Plant Norman Latta Lily Brown Merchant Latta and the honored couple.
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Hester Latta
Merchant Latta
Ned Latta
Mrs. Latta
Julia Eickel
Jo Martin
Florence Wilson
Amelia Mason
Lurline Schottelkorb
Catherine Eickel
Jean Eickel
Helen Eickel
Hazel Eickel
Dona Jean Woods
Jean Tharpe
Hemlock
Edna Plant Norman Latta
Lily Brown
Miss Latta
Fire destroys washhouse in Mon Valley Street home
Local fire department answered a call from the home of Mrs Selvin Deime on S Valley St Monday morning when fire broke out in a washhouse at the rear of the residence. The blaze caused by an overheated stove gained headway before firefighters could save the building or its furnishings, including a washing machine and a radio.
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Selvin Deime
S. Valley St
Longstaffs Host Anniversary Dinner for Family Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Carey Ellison of Columbus and Mrs. Lena Crucks ham of Leon West Virginia visit Mr. and Mrs. William Longstaff. The gathering honors the couple's seventh wedding anniversary and Mrs Ellison birthday. Mrs Amy Thomas remains ill at her East Hill home.
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Carey Ellison
Columbus
Lena Crucksham
Leon
W. Va
William Longstaff
Social Notes from McArthur and Nearby Towns
McArthur figures include former Vinton Theater manager McARTHUR-ROSS Reed visiting last week. Ohio State students Betty Fornwalt and Joan Herrold spent the weekend with their families. Chillicothe visitors include Hamrick Wrightsel and Geraldine Wrightsel as Lantz Wrightsel recovers from surgery.
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Mcarthur
Ross Reed
Nelsonville
Vinton Theater
Betty Fornwalt
Joan Herrold
Ohio State University
Ralph Fornwalt
Claude Herrboid
Charles Hamrick
Geraldine Wrightsel
Chillicothe
Lantz Wrightsel
Chill
Robert King
George Pilcher
John Gill Jr
John Saltz
Theodore Kuntz
Delbert Johnson
Nellie Leach
D. A. Martindill
Colummbus Hospital
H. D. Chamberlain
Florida
Herbert Hamilton
Columbus
Florence Coffman
Cincinnati
Paul Coffman
Charles Palmer
Barbara
Dayton
Frances Coultrap
Ralph Robinson
Norman
Lancaster
Effie McCarley
Clarence Thomas, Jr
New Jersey
Oyster farming in Prince Edward Island 1939 counts
In 1939 Prince Edward Island had 594 oyster farms under cultivation up from 26 six years earlier. Production reached 4300 barrels of oysters during the year.
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Prince Edward Island
Canadian Province
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