The Athens Messenger Establishment 1825 1929 Publisher Notes
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co lists Frederick W Bush as publisher and Don K Bush as publisher and general manager with Charles H Harris as managing editor. It notes association memberships and circulation audits and provides subscription rates and mailing details for Athens and surrounding counties.
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Athens
Lsslessenger
Frederick W Bush
AS Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Don K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Gullia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Metro
Labor Strikes Threaten National Defense Output
The piece argues that even small labor disruptions disrupt defense production. It notes 1.5 million man-days lost in the first quarter from strikes in defense plants, with nearly 150 strikes affecting vital output and prompting reflection on civilian impact and morale.
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National Defense
John Lewis
General Motors
The Polish Incident and Lessons of Quick Wars
The piece argues that swift military moves often backfire and unleash unexpected forces. It cites Japan’s China incident and Adolf Hitler’s Poland plan, noting Britain and France’s defense, and suggesting Rudolf Hess pondered Europe’s widening conflict beyond a simple incident.
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Japan
China
Germany
Hitler
Poland
Russia
Europe
Rudolf Hess
Educational Bottleneck in U S Public Schools
Senator Elbert D. Thomas of Utah cites 800000 to one million elementary children unenrolled due to facility shortages in areas crowded by defense industries and camps. He urges $300 million to aid districts overwhelmed by wartime arrivals, saying lack of access breeds ignorance and jeopardizes national future.
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United States
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
Thomas
When Philosophers Rule
A reader urges governments be led by philosophers. The piece argues that such rule is impractical and dangerous, noting Plato's historic idea and warning that a world with philosophers ruling alongside a dictator would still face extreme risk and instability.
Privilege of Rich Life Is Self Care Ability
A reflective note argues wealth grants the means to maintain personal well being and independence, emphasizing control over health and daily needs as a marker of privilege.
Senate Keeps Priorities With OPM Amid Defense Strain
Raymond Clapper notes the Senate Military Affairs Committee rejects a House plan to move priorities control to a joint army navy board. He explains the defense drive requires centralized oversight by OPM with Stettinius and Henderson coordinating prices and limits on scarce metals like aluminum magnesium tin and rubber. He warns democracy faces difficulty directing industry and urges cooperation to avoid higher prices and shortages.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senate Military Affairs Committee
R. Stettinius, Jr
OPM
Far East
Navy
Army
Congress
Edson analyzes freezing German assets in U S holdings
Peter Edson explains that freezing $150 million in German assets in the United States is not a cash dump but a licensing regime. He notes assets include stocks real estate and businesses, with profits restricted from being remitted to occupied countries. Treasury controls cost little to owners but prevent asset dumping or Nazi pressure. Major U S firms like Ford General Motors Singer Woolworth ITT and Union Carbide hold about $200 million in Germany, many already seized for war orders.
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Washington
United States
Hitler
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
U. S
Germany
Ford
General Motors
Singer Sewing Machine
Woolworth
International Telephone & Telegraph
Electric Bond
Share
Union Carbide
Thorough Approach to Labor Supply by OPM Official
The quote highlights a comprehensive effort by Thelma McKelvey of the Labor Supply Section at OPM to map the nation's available labor force and how it meets employers' needs. It emphasizes systematic study and policy relevance.
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Thelma McKelvey
OPM
This is my own, my native land
The Public Forum letter urges unity and patriotism in America. The writer Thelma Howard from Middleport Ohio reflects on gratitude for liberty, urging dismissal of partisan conflict, reverence for the Constitution and Statue of Liberty, and a call to seek goodness in others while pursuing national ideals. The piece ends with a plea to unite in wisdom and righteousness.
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the Messenger
America
Europe
Thelma Howard
Middleport, O
The Old Wood Fire Poem by Mrs John Cuckler
A nostalgic verse reflecting on winters past and a family gathered by the old wood fire. The columnist notes the contributor Mrs John Cuckler of Athens R D No 5 provides poetry with name and address.
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John Cuckler
Athens
Hamden Obituaries and Community News Notes
Funeral services for Roscoe Henry Graves 56 were held at Nazarene Church. Graves worked 17 years for B&O Railroad and belonged to several lodges. Other items include school events at Hamden High, births of James Thomas and Charles Wayne, and local family updates.
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Hamden
Roscoe Henry Graves
Nazarene Church
Maurice K. Richardson
Graves
Vinton County
Hattie Graves
Martha Cline
Rhoda Drake
Mary Rheider
Sidney
Chillicothe
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
10.C.F
F.O.E
Hamden High School
Charles 5. Keeney
Harriet Bullard
James Thomas
Frank Calvin
Ernest Tedrow
Vance Tedrow
Calvins
Lester Calvin
Bert Harkins
T. H. Tedrow
Earl Woltz
Columbus
Bert Woltz
H. S. Arnett
Sylvia Vance
Dwight Rice
Ohio State University
Charles Rice
Robert Burns
Margaret Burns
Ohio State
American Legion
James Hunt
John Hunt
Minnie Gibson
Long Bottom Club Enjoys Flower Talk and Plans
The Long Bottom River s ide Garden Club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. J C Swan and eight members. They discussed flower topics and plans for a flower show, sharing a potluck lunch. Next meeting is set for May 27 with Mrs. H C Swan. Dr Kessel of Portsmouth led the last quarterly conference at the Methodist Church.
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Long Bottom
Riverside Garden Club
J. C. Swan
H. C. Swan
Kessel
Portsmouth
Methodist
M. W. Stewart
Turtle Creek
Stewart
Birda Hoffman
E. L. Clark
Clark
Joseph Lambert
Salem Center
Thurman Babcock
A. H. Curtis
Margery Rathburn
Columbus
Virgil Roush
Jimmie Hawley
William Matlack
Pittsburgh
Cardman Saga Advances as Van Horn Faces Campus Clash
In a campus thriller, Paula Jeffers faces Dr. Van Horn over a tabloid photo linking her to a league meeting. The dean debates penalties while Chris Wentrich taunts fate and Kilo stirs revolt as secrets and outside interests loom.
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Bill Jenks
Cardman
Paula
Bill
Kile
Chris
van Horn
Miss Jeffers
Dr. van Horn
League
Wentrich
Jenks
Paulie
Christopher
Kilo
Radcliff Social Notes and Local Updates
Social notes cover Radcliff weddings a double ceremony at McArthur with Arlene White and Bennilyn Peck, and local graduates, high school events, and family updates. Other items include Vinton activities, alumni meeting May 30, a music festival, visits by Minnie Biffle, sports results, performances by Cap Andy and Flip, and naval service moves. Berlin reports a 20 percent cut in Germany’s weekly meat ration effective June 2.
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Radcliff
Arlene White
Joseph White
Norvelle Deckard
Elbert Deckard
Rio Grande
Bennilyn Peck
Stace Peck
Garfield Doddrill
Bessie Doddrill
Vinton
McArthur
Deckard
Vinton Township High School
Vinton High School
Vinton Township
Funk
Minnie Biffle
Columbus
Puritan
Hubert Camp
Ronald Cottrill
Mansfield
Cap
Andy
Flip
WCHS
Charleston
Jack
Glen Jeffers
Lorin
Lorena Jeffers
Clyde Harvey
Frank Dean
Earl
Nancy McManus
Monica
Tex Fain
Dale Wiseman
Bob
Franklin
Mretta Camp
Frances
Campbell
Ted Collins
Wellston
Paul McManus
Great Lakes
Chicago
Carrol Woodruff
Shirley Wells
Wilkesville
W. C. McManus
Berlin
Germany
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