Clapper's Commentary on News and Defense Tax Plans
In a Washington column, Raymond Clapper contrasts Churchill's blunt wartime honesty with Roosevelt's defense funding stance. He argues the nation must face higher taxes or borrowing for defense, warning against evasive budgeting while urging readiness and clear sacrifice. He notes one third of federal revenue already funds defense and urges broadening the income tax to share the burden.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
Commons
Imust
Provident Roosevelt
Prea
Congress
Europe
America
Object lesson from wartime deportations across Europe
The article argues that Britain and France swiftly remove aliens, a lesson for North and South American foreigners. It notes concentration camps in Britain and mass disappearances in France, with similar fears for Americans abroad and the risk of homefront backlash amid wartime pressure.
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France
England
Leason
Scotland
Liverpool
United States
Italy
Switzerland
Balkans
Europe
Josey Fifth Column
Citizenship Day Advocates Living Citizenship in Wisconsin
The article describes Citizenship Day programs in Manitowoc Wisconsin where about 12 000 Wisconsin youths will be welcomed as 21 year old citizens after months of study and training Roy Jefferson Colbert a University of Wisconsin teacher began the movement which is now spreading nationwide A civic celebration in May marks full citizenship for new and existing citizens alike.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Wisconsin
Roy Jefferson Colbert
University of Wisconsin
United States
Trained men needed as spring college grads find jobs
A Northwestern National Life Insurance Co survey of 154 colleges shows more spring graduates sought by employers than last year and higher placement rates, with demand for trained engineers in war industries boosting prospects. The report notes many colleges report 75 percent placement or better, some aiming for 100 percent, easing youth unemployment and shaping the nation’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern National Life Insurance Co
One Thing We Can Do In Times Like This
A call to support the American Red Cross amid Europe's horror and suffering. The piece urges humility and action to feed the starving, rescue children, and aid dispossessed victims, acknowledging limited power to halt the holocaust and urging grateful participation.
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American Red Cross
Organization of Mercy
Europe
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Bruce Catton surveys Taft Dewey delegate strength and the Philadelphia balloting outlook. He cites a New York lawyer’s three vote-count scenarios and notes limited Taft HQ influence. The piece also covers post prohibition enforcement trends and moonshine cases, with regional crime patterns and a Holmes quote on steadfast direction.
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Waser
Taft
New York
Patt
Dewey
Tai
Philadelphia
Questions and Answers in The Messenger Bureau Notes
A fragmentary Q and A page from The Messenger Bureau in Washington outlines inquiry handling and cites scattered questions. It references buried philosophers, Admiral names, and ballistics questions about trajectory, drag, and bullet impact angles with garbled OCR text and crosscutting topics.
Debating National Debt and Civic Spending
The Public Forum column in The Messenger presents a reader’s critique of U S debt figures. It argues total debt across townships cities counties states and the nation reaches trillions, urging scrutiny of expenditures and the wisdom of further borrowing. The letter ends with a signature: John J Southard, Jacksonville, May 15.
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eAitar
Washington
John 1
Southard
Jacksonville
Rocking Valley Railroad Ree TEN YE
A brief notice notes ten year event connected to Rocking Valley Railroad. Named individuals and exact date not provided but the item signals a milestone or retrospective piece. The terse read hints at local rail history and anniversary observance.
Courtship Advice and Marriage Lessons Recalled
A scattered feature on courtship discusses serious choices in love, marriage, and finding a suitable partner. It notes trends, cautions against rushing into marriage, and suggests evaluating character, compatibility, and long term plans with guidance and examples from past era. It references social advice columns and mentions local names and real estate notes alongside courtship musings.
Upper Plains Social And Personal Mention
Upper Plains society notes list Mr and Mrs Dell Arnott of Reedville hosting relatives, Mr and Mrs Coleman and son Ned of Columbus visiting, and Mr and Mrs Leslie Brough with son Eugene from Bellmore. Also, Maxine Osborn returned from two weeks with grandparents in Reedville as the Little Hocking Baseball team defeated the local team 10 to 2.
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Runnins Ruains — Sackson
AML Stara
CCC
Dell Arnott
Reedaville
Fred Osborn
Little ‘Hocking
Tos Iag
Maxine Osborn
Sunny
Mrs
Della Arnott
Reesisville
John Arhaugh
Quitting reporter reveals past and brother’s tragedy
In a tense newsroom scene, Steve Clark learns long time reporter Larry Collins plans to quit. Collins explains he is an orphan from Texas, raised by his sheriff father’s sister, with a missing brother Hugh. He hints a wire desk assignment tied to his brother’s death and a Southwest Coast crash lead.
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cHarren
Lary Oslin
Steve
Tim
Larry
Steve Caner Voce
Steve Clark
Grand Jury
Collins
Leo
Tye
Clark
Collin
Norm
Texas
Hugh
Dad
A. Flood
Hug
Conlin
Highway Patrol
Tom
Fata
West
Ganz
Hoekstout
Mr Wey
Romance Ahead Serial Hook Ends in Highway Case
Larry Collins, Hugh’s brother, heads to pursue smugglers after Hugh’s murder. A safety check on the road leads to a confrontation as a vehicle is hijacked and Larry’s car is taken. The tale continues with him planning to track the gang and uncover Hugh’s killers.
Racine Social And Personal Highlights May Meeting Notes
Racine and personal notices report a May 18 home gathering hosted by Xe Swen Watson and the Happy Hustler class of Racine Methodist Church. Other items mention regular meetings at Mek Owen Watsons home and stewards urged to attend. A letter from James Spencer, stationed at Naval Air Station San Diego, notes four years of Navy service. Funeral notices for Flora Steves and various local greetings weave through a day’s social calendar.
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Avin
Racine Vatrogm Siu
Xe Swen Watson
Racine
Methodist Church
Mek
Owen Watson
Charles. Spencer
James Spencer
Mary L Simson
Lois Thie
Rosalind Beats
Flora Steves
Racing Methodist Church
George. Mecinie
Tochester
Mayme Powell
AR. Woodgerd
Jackson-ogue
Hold. Woodae
Eport
Kate Bell Wolfes
Cleland
Thomas Autherson
Leonard Teena
Spiller
Stew
Charlee Crow
Lancaster
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Mars
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Athens
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Rocking Valley Railroad
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Wwe
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Bigss
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Ward
Geare
Romne
A. C Russi
Boston
Steadlines
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Tel Old Johnson
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