Athens Messenger Publisher Information and Rates
The Athens Messenger established 1825 published weekdays and a large Sunday edition by The Messenger Publishing Co with Gordon K Bush as Publisher and Gen Mgr and Charles H Harris as Managing Editor. Rates list carrier and mail options for Ohio and out of state subscribers, with overseas options and print-paper limits.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
the Messenger Publishing CO
Gordon K Bush
Mgr
Charles H. Harris
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Ohio
The
Messenger
Form or Substance In a War Torn Election Year
The piece argues for real policy over empty rhetoric amid a global war. It calls out vague terms like Isolationist and Democracy and warns voters face heavy losses if campaigns rely on passion over substance. It envisions thoughtful public scrutiny ahead of November elections.
Political Harmony and the Hillbilly Vote in Louisiana
The piece surveys Jimmie Davis winning the Louisiana governorship on a music driven campaign blending hillbilly songs with homespun appeal. It notes Roy Acuff and W Lee O Daniel as similar figures, cites Davis tunes You Are My Sunshine and Bed Bug Blues, and contrasts musical campaigning tradition with political power.
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Bartlett
Jimmie Davis
Louisiana
Jimmie
Roy Acuff
Tennessee
Roy
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville
W. Lee O’daniel
Ohio
Texas
Mr. Hoover
Nero
Henry VII
Frederick the Great
Goering Concentrates on War Plants in New Bombing
The piece notes German raids focus on London like 1940 41 but Britain and Berlin targets did not topple either side. Allied air offensives press on against key industries and aircraft plants, while Goering shifts to new terror tactics.
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London
Berlin
Britain
Germany
Hamburg
Leipzig
Marshal Goering
Government agency power over jobs debated by columnist
David Lawrence argues the Supreme Court will decide if a government body may force employers to sign union contracts and compel workers to remain on the job despite personal choice. He traces constitutional limits, citing the War Labor Board and past statements by President Roosevelt.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
National War Labor Board
War Labor Board
Roosevelt
Congress
Supreme Court
Americans may split on Argentina under Chile’s move
Washington notes a split with Argentina after Chile recognized General Farrell’s regime. Stettinius withheld recognition, citing aid from UN inimical interests. Argentina’s axis ties persisted, but beef supply concerns once masked the issue. Chile’s action may trigger wider shifts in Uruguay Paraguay Venezuela and Colombia.
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Farrell
State Department
Santiago
Claude G. Bower
Bower
Spain
Washington
Edward Stettinius, Jr
United Nations
Argentina
Ramirez
Farrel
Axis
Buenos Aires
Britain
America
South America
Combined Food Board
Uru
Paraguay
Venezuela
Colombia
Offense in Burma and India Outlook by Dewitt Mackenzie
Mackenzie reports on American troops with Brigadier General Frank Merrill alongside Chinese forces in Burma and notes famine relief in Bengal. He discusses India's political crisis, Dominion status on hold, and Gandhi and leaders remaining confined until stability returns.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Frank Merrill
Burma
Japan
India
Uncle Sam
Southeast Asia
Bengal
Bay of Bengal
Mahatma Gandhi
All India Congress
Local Blue Lake News Briefs Highlight Soldiers and Families
Blue Lake reports several local service members in German prison camps and recovering at home. Pvt Albert Sheets and Pvt Cox note prison status. Hudson Saunders and Donald Saunders return home errands. Carrol Caldwell recovers from illness. Geraldine Sheets visits parents while healing.
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Blue Lake
Clinton Daniels
Columbus
C. E. Sheets
Sara Whittaker
James Hazlett
Albert M. Sheets
Virgie Talley
C. Cox
Salerno
Carrol Caldwell
Eleanor Sheets
Peggy Hazlett
Pvts
Hudson
Donald Saunders
Philomina Queen
Polly
Liston Halley
Gallia
Initiation Ceremonies Highlight 93rd Beta Theta Pi Event
Beta Theta Pi held its 93rd annual initiation in Ew ing Auditorium marking the first initiation in a college building since the early East and West Wing fraternities. Thelma Jones announced engagement to Francis L. Martin. William C. Bryant spoke on Southern Plantations to the Sayre Study Club at Maude Fenzel's home. The Thursday Bridge Club met at Mrs. John e s home for St Patrick's Day prizes awarded to Mrs. Clay ie lar and Mrs. Harley Moler. Mrs. George Banks attended.
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Beta Theta Pi
Ewing Auditorium
William C. Bryant
Athens High School
Sayre Study Club
Thursday Bridge Club
John E
Clay Ielar
Harley Moler
George Banks
Ohio University wins debating triangle with four votes
Ohio University clinched the Miami Cincinnati Ohio debating triangle by securing four of six votes. The team was coached by Prof. W H Cooper Dr L E Crossman Prof Raymer McQuiston and Dr Wilmer C Harris. Theodore Moorhead left for Dallas for an indefinite stay with his brother and sister in law. Complementing Mrs J G Belcher five tables of bridge and a dinner were hosted by Miss Helen Allom and Mrs George Parks. Sixty attended the Phi Delta Theta Father’s Day celebration at the Varsity Inn. Mrs Virgene Henry Kahler of Detroit visited her mother Mrs H D Henry at 6 South College St with Miss Alice Henry also a guest.
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Ohio University
W. H. Cooper
L. E. Crossman
Raymer McQuiston
Wilmer C. Harris
Theodore Moorhead
Dallas
Texas
W. A. Moorhead
J. G. Belcher
Chicago, NL
E. B. Bryan
Helen Allom
George Parks
Virgene Henry Kahler
Detroit
Mich
H. D. Henry
South College St
Alice Henry
Mound Street School
Columbus
Racine Social And Personal Notices Highlight Local Military Departures
Miss Mary Jean Watson receives a V Mail from Pfc Floyd Hoback Jr noting arrival in Oahu Hawaii. Several local residents like Marion Easterday Bernard Eynon James Simpson James Jividen Owen Watson Robert McClintock and Otis McClintock visit relatives before leaving for camps defense plants and new assignments. Happy Hustler Class to meet March 15 at Mrs Owen Watson’s home.
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Racine
Mary Jean Watson
Pfc
Floyd Hoback Jr
Oahu
Marion Easterday
Baltimore
Carl Easterday
Bernard Eynon
Aluetian Islands
Eynon
R. D
Camp White
Ore
James Simpson
George Simpson
Tampa
Fla
Athens
Clara Laughlin
James Jividen
Emma Jividen
Portland
Camp Peary
Gallipolis
Clark Jividen
Emma Jean
Harold Weatherholt
Owen Watson
Mary Jean
Knoxville
Tenn
Robert McClintock
Otis
Ashtabula
Veatrice McClintock
Letart
Guy Neigher
George McClintock
Akron
Flight plans near public property shakeup in June crisis
A detailed account recalls plans for a trans Atlantic air route with bases in Labrador Greenland and Iceland to deliver fighters and bombers to England. General Hunter and staff push to expedite approvals cut red tape and adjust to evolving threats while weather and a dangerous crash landing tested the route. The June 1 alarm over a California refinery raid prompted hurried deployments that were later reversed as the invasion threat faded.
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Monk” Hunter
England
Atlantic
Labrador
Greenland
Iceland
Monk Hunter
Hunter
Washington
Manchester
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Air Force
General Hunter
General Arnold
California
Arnold
United States
Mason City News Notes
Mason City reports list social visits and military family updates. Sgt Paul Douglas Nease on furlough from Homestead Florida visits relatives. several town residents attend birthdays and family gatherings in Letart Point Pleasant and Pomeroy. Local residents, including Dr E R King, Mrs Myrtle Lewis and Lieut R H Brightwell, are noted with travel, hospital, and assignment details.
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Mason City
W. Va
Paul Douglas Nease
Homestead
Fila
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