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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary text from a 1898 Athens Ohio newspaper shows publishing details, circulation notes, and subscription rates. Mentions staff roles and contact lines, with pricing for six and twelve week periods and advertising mentions. The readable fragments reference the Avenger and a publisher's imprint with union of offices in multiple cities.
A World War II era analysis argues Hitler must gain Soviet aid through food oil and minerals while Soviet military strength is overrated. It claims Stalin seeks peace with Finland but relies on German staff to resist Finland and notes US skepticism of Soviet power.
A citizen observes confusion in farm policy as federal bureaus buy surplus commodities while tariffs on those goods are set by the state department. Senator questions policy coherence and Secretary Wal lace defends Hull reciprocal treaties, but critics say government actions clash harming both producers and consumers.
Polls show three fourths favor birth control information through government health agencies. Birth control clinics proliferate nationwide and several states include it in public health services. Leaders from medicine religion science education and business sponsor Planned Parenthood, arguing it raises future happiness and living standards.
An editorial cites insurance figures showing 32 100 highway fatalities last year due to driver negligence. It notes most drivers have over a year’s experience, are male, and roads were clear or dry in the vast majority of crashes. It rejects blame on weather or service stations.
The Washington columnist explains American views on Britain’s blockade in World War II. He notes broad sympathy for the Allied cause, warns against harsh enforcement that harms U.S. neutrality, and supports cooperative efforts to make blockade effective without pushing US interests.
Henrik van Loon argues that autocracy follows bad democracy and that history moves in waves. He cites Greece as a case where democracy faltered under foreign domination and internal revolts, challenging romantic views of ancient Hellas and warning that Pericles and his era led to dictatorship rather than lasting liberty.
The Messenger publishes a Q and A column from its Information Bureau at 1013 18th Street Washington DC. It answers questions on temperature expressions the Crypt of Civilization at Oglethorpe University wealth per capita 1936 acid in Edison batteries safety of dynamite versus nitroglycerin and Prohibition era New England rum proof.
Pearl Stem of Nelsonville voices concern over WPA, NYA, and relief programs in a March 9 letter to The Messenger. She argues workers face cold, hunger, and transportation costs while officials claim to care for health.
Poet Leda Sams contributes a stark lament from a husband to his late wife Christine Leroy. He recalls spring buds unfolding on her grave, notes a betrayed heart, and longs for rest and forgiveness as he imagines reunion in the churchyard.
The piece discusses common workplace disabilities with cold as the leading factor, followed by gender related disturbances, digestion issues, and psychological strain. It notes failed inoculation, shower therapy, and dispensary treatments, urging plant studies to locate departmental spread and tailor remedies for reduced absences and improved nutrition.
Ann Brown, an orphan daughter of a gambler, plans a grand night at the Athens Club with an improvised white and gold dress. She works with frugal ingenuity to craft elegant attire, while Paul Hayden supports her as Steve Claybourne schemes a lark.
Murray City hosts a steady stream of visitors and family gatherings. Bob Sands of Athens visits his mother Mrs. Irene McGurty. George Archer and family host Clarence Archer in Columbus. Mrs. Jesse Sensehbaugh of Mt. Vernon visits her mother Mrs. Charlotte Kinnison. and many locals welcome relatives from Lancaster Dresden Columbus Nelsonville Spencerville. Supt. and Mrs. Joe Stone attend Gone With the Wind in Athens.
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