The Athens Messenger Publisher and Rates Notice
The Athens Messenger announces publishers and staff including Frederick W Bush and Gordon K Bush. Subscription rates list mail and carrier options for 1 year to 1 week and service for servicemen. Also notes advertising rates and national representatives in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland. Entered as second class matter 1918 act.
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Frederick W Bush
the Messenger Veblishing CO
Gordon K Bush
Charles H. Harris
Edior Pm
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ohio Newspaper Association
Athens
Joan W. Cullen
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Cleveland
Call for a new aviation committee stirs debate
An article argues against creating a separate aviation committee in Congress. It credits the existing Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and Representative Lea for pioneering aviation regulation since 1923 and warns new committees would waste time and hinder the war effort.
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House of Representatives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Labor
Washington Post
International Airways
Clarence
Lea
Post
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Senator Brooks Defends Free Press Against Administration Limits
Senator Brooks blasts actions perceived as hostile to the press, condemning WPB newsprint cuts and FBI visits. He cites the January 10 percent limit, a dropped second cut, and an AP lawsuit as evidence of government harassment of news organizations. He urges Congress to defend vigorous journalism for the people.
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Brooks
Ill
Congress
America
Senate
Press of America
F.B.I
Associated Press
Gallipolis Braces for Wartime Produce Market
Citizens discuss creating a central produce market to handle the abundant Ohio River bottoms crop. War conditions limit garden growth and rationing, so nearby distribution points near towns would help families access greens this summer and ahead to winter.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Adversity Proves a Man's True Principle
A concise reflection cites adversity as the test of honesty and character, suggesting that hardship reveals genuine integrity. The quote emphasizes personal virtue tested by difficult circumstances.
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Fielding
Absenteeism in industry and liquor prohibition
Washington argues rising absenteeism in war plants ties to labor dynamics and not liquor. It criticizes enforcement schemes and Wagner Labor Relations Law, urges better cooperation between management and workers, and notes discipline and loyalty issues amid union influence and high living costs. Congress should study absenteeism before new laws.
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Washington
America
Detroit
Congress
Senate action signals United Nations leadership push
The Senate moves to advise President Roosevelt on leading United Nations organization. A cross party, nonpolitical resolution aims to show U S intent, needing two thirds for conclusive action. Leaders say it is a Senate act not a political stunt, reflecting grassroots desire to prevent future wars.
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Washington
Senate
United Nations
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt
White House
State Department
Sumner Welles
United States
League of Nations
Joseph H. Ball
Minnesota
Carl A. Hatch
New Mexico
Ball
Lister Hill
Alabama
Harold H. Burton
Ohio
Public Forum letter urges united American aid over war propaganda
BESSIE M. GORSLENE of Athens argues against demoralizing split opinions about the wartime alliance. She says Americans should back allies, praise steadfast vs Germany, and support Russia’s sacrifice, stressing self interest, courage, and shared democratic goals.
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the Messenger
Wendell Willkie
Ambassador Standley
United States
Russia
Run O' the Mine
Kharkov
Hitler
Siberian
Persian
Japan
Tunisia
France
Chiang Kai- Shek
Bessie M. Gorslene
Athens
Japs claim Kiangwan break. county exam top scores noted
Ten years ago reports claim Japanese forces broke Chinese lines at Kiangwan with armored cars and marines shown in pictures. Ruth McCullough leads Athens County in college entrance rankings with 212 points beside John Mingus 214 points.
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Kiangwan
Ruth McCullough
Hollister High School
Athens County
John Mingus
Hollister High
Price declines spark mixed news across goods
The report notes slight price drops in evaporated milk fresh milk oleomargarine fresh eggs bread and some canned foods. Ohio events include the second annual Education Conference at Ohio State University with Miss Mary J Brison Prof R L Morton and Dr E W Chubb and a Priscilla Needle Club gathering with Elaine Roe piano solo.
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Ohio State University
Mary J. Brison
R. L. Morton
E. W. Chubb
Ohio University
C. H. Horn
Sunnyside Drive
Athens
Priscilla Needle Club
Elaine Roe
Angella Woods
Elizabeth Horn
Grace Blake
Frances Hunker
Chase Social And Personal Notes From Athens Community
Mrs Clifford Douglas moves to Richland Ave in Athens while Clifford Douglas joins the Army. Mr and Mrs Earl Martin announce birth of daughter Mildred Alice on March 13. Pvt Edward Foster returns to Camp Barkley Texas after furlough. Lloyd Stanley inducted into the Army March 12. Friends and local families entertained and hosted visits across Athens and nearby towns.
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Camp Barkley
Texas
Ruth Carbaugh
Phillis Douglas
Athens
Chase
Ruth
Mattie Coates
Lloyd Stanley
Eugene Stanley
William Schawilje
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Herbert Tope
Rose Mary
Wyoming
Goldie Cain
Cleveland
Otho Porter
Ella White
Albany
W. B. Woodyard
Nurses Association Meeting Set in Marietta
Ohio State Nurses Association District No 14 holds a meeting at the Betsy Mills Club Marietta at 630 pm on Thursday March 18. All nurses urged to attend. Mrs Elizabeth August executive secretary guest speaker. Delegates to the state convention will be appointed. Several Gallipolis nurses expected to attend.
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Gallipolis
Ohio State Nurses Association
Betsy Mills Club
Marietta
Elizabeth August
Forged orders threaten transcontinental glider plan
Loraine Stuart replaces Pat as passenger on the trans continental glide by forging Captain Carr’s name and ordering Pat to return to Elmira. Ed Bryan confronts the forgery and vows loyalty while Pat resolves to protect Jimmy Carr. Captain Carr will decide after a call from Elmira.
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Loraine Stuart
Pat
Captain Carr
Elmira
Loraine
Jimmy Carr
Chicago
Nehdy
Pat Friday
Hitler
Army
James Carr
O Stuart
Vim Carr
Atlanta
Jimmy
Ed Bryan
Stuart
Bryan
Patsy
Big Ed Bryan
Questions and Answers from a World War II era Q and A column
The set covers toasting bread reducing thiamin by about 15 percent, rosemary for seasoning and perfume oil, finding coal grates via WPB field offices, and a soldier’s equipment valued at about $150 with 79 items issued at reception.
Hitler’s Collapse Seen as Blow to German Militarism
War Today columnist Dewitt Mackenzie argues Hitler’s possible downfall would devastate German morale and that German militarism predates the Nazi leader. He contends Prussian militarists back Hitler and will endure beyond his demise, shaping future German aggression.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Hitler
Washington
London
Anthony Eden
Germany
Japan
Reich
Prussia
Albany Social Notes Highlights Local Church Gathering
Albany sees a March Methodist group potluck planned for March 25 with venue to be announced. Several local residents visit relatives in Columbus Chillicothe and Jackson while Pvt Virgil Bobo is reported missing in action. Community members travel to Millfield Pratts Fork and Athens for family events and religious study groups unite for pre Easter fellowship at local churches.
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Albany
W.s.cs
Methodist Church
Aldine Radcliffe
Columbus
Harley Cline
Johnny
Chillicothe
Will Cline
Virgil Bobo
Marion Bobo
E. H. Lasch
W. E. Stanley
Jackson
John Stanley
Charles P. Taylor
William Colmer
Pratts Fork
Clyde Hooper
Ronnie
Wiiliam Lewis
Everett Lewis
Athens
Mary Lias
Buffalo
N. Y
H. F. Saylor
Ed Brooks
Mike
Cora Brooks
Lloyd Bolin
Albany Methodist and Baptist Bible
Christian Fellowship
Baptist Church
Methodist ‘Church
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the Athens Messenger
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National Dispatch
Raymond Clapper
the Public Forum
Helen Cross
A. H
Lorene Rodehaver
William Porter
Jean Mees
Lindbergh
Charles Augustus, Jr
Hopewell, N. J
Hollister P. T. A
Woman's Music Club
J. N. Hizey
L. V. Brown
Clara Bowser
Carmen Church
Robert Tompkins
Mildred Fowler
Middleport
Margaret Merwin
Mary T. Noss
Hizey
Sirouhee Arpee
By Galbraith
Yin
Fellows
Big Ed
WPB
Albany Social Notes
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