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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1939
Page
4
Chefs meet in New York to propose standardizing menus for American diners. The movement aims to remove foreign language barriers and dress requirements, offering simpler fare and clearer descriptions. Diners risk confusion when items like eggs benedictine turn out plain eggs and spinach. The push seeks to broaden access to meals for a broader American audience.
The piece contrasts militarist aims to extend death with scientists seeking to preserve life. It notes a cancer treatment lowering deaths, a synthetic male hormone for troubled youth, vitallium skull repair, and a synthetic fatherless rabbit birth as a new eugenics milestone.
Norway’s action freeing the Nazi prize crew and returning the ship to its American crew is praised as wartime heroism. The nation, neutral in World War II, acted without pressure or gain, challenging international law and setting a precedent echoed by Russia.
An Athens incident highlights dangerous headlights and the need for proper illumination on motor vehicles. The piece notes intensified yet often misfocused lights on many cars and suggests safety lens technology and improved glass may reduce glare for oncoming drivers.
Sportsmen will judge the fall staggered hunting days plan as Ohio conservation leaders seek long range planning. The piece argues population growth strains wildlife, urges funding from license fees for propagation, and cautions against politics in hunter recruitment.
Raymond Clapper reports on Democratic national and state campaign managers jockeying for Roosevelt renomination. McNutt and Garner factions push for early spring delegates as the Indiana base endorses McNutt while Roosevelt remains central. McHale coordinates with Indiana banks and Farley faces internal friction.
Washington scene notes the Wagner Act’s impact on strikes with Bureau of Labor Statistics figures. It compares 1928 and 1938 strike counts, workers involved, and days idle, cites Senator Elbert Thomas, and mentions upcoming Smith committee hearings and Republican research work. It also discusses Ohio game and fish management by sportsmen.
Questions and Answers section presents mixed Q and A items from 1913 1962 era. It covers topics from Jewish population counts to maritime losses in 1914 1917 and White House conferences after the 1962 election, with miscellaneous science and tax note entries and a reference to beer limits and a World War I troop transport.
The article warns hunters to avoid cold related injuries from slipping on ice and to assess ice thickness before crossing. It urges older people to install hand rails and keep steps clear, noting broken hips can be fatal. It covers proper wound care to prevent blood poisoning and stresses medical attention for gunshot wounds.
Denzell E. Phillips of Chauncey criticizes liquor amendments and tax levies, arguing repeal, local option, and constitutional changes would lower taxes and curb alcohol damage. He cites wartime costs, penalties for drinkers, and urges village and township adherence to wet positions in elections.
Pasadena report says Mrs. Marie Garma chased her stolen car after spotting it, jumped into a taxicab, and pursued. A taxi driver forced the car to the curb, the driver fled, and bystanders joined the chase to capture the suspect.
Dan Webber anchors Tech’s defense against Pitt in a ferocious game. Hal Forrest powers Pitt with bruising runs while Keith Rhodes breaks through for a late heroics on an almost impossible scoring drive. Dan’s block on Forrest seals the win and Joan introduces her father as Dan heads to dinner after a tense clash.
A reader’s verse recounts assembling a puzzle of memory and sky. An old man appears, guiding the speaker to patience and faith, as the sky becomes Heaven’s blue and the ground green with dew. The poem ends with the idea that God helps solve life’s puzzle.
CENTERVILLE Mich UP Officials in St Joseph county prepared the 1940 calendar with February 28 days by error. Printer Joe Cox said he meant to spare bachelors from the leap year proposal and County Clerk Marvin noted the mistake puts everyone a day ahead.
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