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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

4

Roosevelt Still May Be Strongest Democrat Says Gallup Polls

The essay notes Gallup polls suggesting Roosevelt could be the strongest Democratic nominee, challenging many editors and politicians who favored other leaders. It discusses poll results with Hull Taft and Vandenberg as hypothetical Republican rivals, and warns of a potential third-term backlash and constitutional questions shaping campaign dynamics.

Wasmunuzun Roosevelt Gallup Hull Paruer Srenon Rewa Pathe Senator Vandenberg Senator Taft Taft Garner Courney Howe Landon Thomas E. Dewey Supreme Court

The Muddling Of Chamberlain And Allied Leaders

War warnings from Europe were ignored for a decade as Britain and France failed to rearm. The piece argues Allied leaders delayed action while Hitler Mussolini and Stalin plotted, Britain and France underestimated Nazi plans, and the United States lagged in industrial prep two years after Munich.

Chamberlain United States Hitler Mussolini Stalin France England Norway Poland Finland Preto Neal Germany Washington Politi Europe Munich

Lovely Lady Handles Large Ohio Gas Tax Receipts

Mrs Easle Ept in the Ohio treasurer's office has received and deposited 540,316,650.30 from gasoline and fuel taxes from 1925 to March 31, 1940. Over fifteen years the state took large sums from motorists earning under thirty dollars weekly, while merchants lost sales. The piece notes war talk, then shifts to spring gardening as amateurs clear plots for 1940 crops.

Easle Ept Ohiotate Ept State of Ohio E=pt Treasury Department Washington Ohio

Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene

Bruce Catton surveys federal spending since 1934, noting sums for relief, highways, and pensions. He discusses FHA mortgage insurance losses, Alaska defense concerns, and looming U S defense spending amid political maneuvering and strategic anxieties.

Bruce Catton Washington Scene

Questions and Answers from Athens Information Bureau

Questions and answers from a local Athens information page touch on almanacs, Confucius, carbon dioxide's role in life and plants, John J. Pershing's presidential prospects in 1920, and Henry W. Longfellow’s commemorative lamp photograph aged sixty three. The quiz references Messenger Bureau at 1013 13th Street Washington DC and requests stamped self addressed envelopes for biographies.

Them Commareely 13Th Street Washington, DC Bereau Sutoes Pavel Stamp EDITO Roger Bacon British ‘Museum Aun Virgin Islands Wiliam Jennings Ryan Confucius John Mesaenger Stever Washington, D John J. Pershline United States Michigan Nebraska Ind Pershing Henry W. Longfeliow

Wigs and Toupees Aid Rival Campaign in Ohio Incident

A fragmented item notes John W. Sheppard near Athens recalling 1808 Klondyke air and Alaska time. An Ohio University band reportedly won a festival cup at Pt. Pleasant. a truck accident near Chauncey baseball park is mentioned. County Engineer Fred Baker and locals discuss trips to Amesville and northern county areas. Victory Institute attendees at Athens Presbyterian Church include Augusta Morris Emma C McVey Kate Blake Helen Laws and others.

Ohio John W. Sheppard Alaska Ohio University Pt. Pleasant Goodson Chauncey Chauncey Baseball Park Fred Baker Amesville Coolisle Victory Institute Thens Presbyterian Church Augusta Morris Emma C. McVey Kate Blake Helen Lawsence Ada Chapin F. Franksmith Emma Woodhouse GF. Morgan J. Mi Alyde C. le Martzolis

How To Eat To Beat Heat Diets for heat regulation and comfort

An old style guide explains how to manage body heat via eating patterns. It suggests regular meals, balanced protein, and foods that release heat to maintain normal temperature. It advocates milk vegetables and moderate fish meat poultry, noting protein-heavy diets generate more heat and can be costly in warm seasons.

Speak Sons of the Dead at War Voice Broadcast

Poem asks the sons of the dead what action to take in liberty’s name. It urges bold support for liberty, challenging aloof bystanders to join the fight and uphold courage over sacrifice. Royer broadcasts Gallipolis Better Land topic set for Thursday noon.

Flanders’ Fields Ana Landers Ips Ashhold Royer Gallipolis Better Landise E.G. Royer Huntirrton

Derby Road Saga Through Sherry and Shep

Sherry Bond and Shep Grant clash over Pepper Boy's fate as May Belter's money eyes the colt. An escort cop clears their route through New York toward Churchill Downs while Sherry faces fear for the horse's Derby future and the temptation of quick money.

Shepint Sherry Bond Downs Shep May Bele Sherry Grant Tony Paul Wharton Shep Grant Ti Belter Churchill T Downs Ted May Belter Sam Colt Eliet Pepper Boy Rise Holland ‘Tunnel Hem Fifty-seventh Street Third Lexington — Park Fifth Avenue New York Raffic Cope Mother Light Lone Tree Stable Churchill Downs Holland Tunnel New Jersey Kentucky

Social Notes from Syracuse Society Page

Social notes from Syracuse list Mr and Mrs Here bert Stobert and Mrs George Rea spending Thursday in Marietta. Mrs C S Kelly of Detroit opens the week end with Mrs Mary Kart and her family. Joe Quisberry of Junction City and 380 percent Ben Quisberry Sunday. Paul Taylor and family of New Matamoras occupy the Mrs George Rea apartment. Miss Marcia Karr spending a week in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Avery Roberts spent Sunday with relatives at Long Bottom. Branch Fleming and family with Mr and Mrs Bob Roberts and son were dinner guests of Ira Fleming and family Sunday. Roger Quisberry returned to Athens Sunday after visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs Christian Baer. Miss Eleanor Karr of Wyoming spent the week end with Mr Irving Karr. Mrs John Cowan and daughters, Mrs George Brady of South Solon, Mrs Ruth Cowan and Elizabeth Cowan of Jamestown spent Saturday with Mrs Helen Anders. Mrs E G Campbell Columbus, Mrs Frank Goldsberry of Athens visited George Henderson and family Wednesday.

Syracuse Herebert Stobert George Long Bottom Branch Fleming Bob Roberts Ira Fleming Roger Quisberry Athens Christian ‘Baer Eleanor Karr Wyomipent Irving Karr John Cowan George Brady South Solon Ruth Cowan Elizabeth Cowan Jamestown Helen Anders

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