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John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
M . Morgen
Vinton
Wwon
Garner Campaign Moves Quietly Toward 1940 Showdown
In Dallas Garner campaign managers plan a silent push to place Garner before the 1939 convention. Texas leader E B Germany says Garner will run to confront Roosevelt while Sam Rayburn leads the convention fight and James A Farley coordinates relations with the party. The strategy centers on staying out of the limelight while building state by state support and a poised, “silent” candidacy.
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Washington
Uvalde
Garner
Roosevelt
E. B. Germany
Texas Democratic Executive Committee
Dallas
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House of Representatives
Ander
James A. Farley
Paul McNutt
Mr. Farley
McNutt
Indiana
Hull
Tennessee
Germany
Mr. Garner
Time to rethink neutrality policy reshapes U S posture
The piece argues the United States should maintain export sales to all buyers, rejects the notion of a war party, and warns against reacting to propaganda. It recalls 1917 lessons, urges careful policy considering war length, and stresses sea power as a safeguard for national safety.
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United States
Washington
Hitler
Maginot Line
France
Channel
Germany
Europe
Versailles
Britain
Pacific
Japan
Great Britain
Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene
Washington observers compare textile industry labor dispute solutions to auto plant stoppages. The Division of Conciliation of the U S Department of Labor uses government technical staff to study operation speed, compare with other mills, and propose adjustments that satisfy both labor and management.
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Washington
Chrysler
Division of Conciliation
U. S. Department of Labor
Wallace Defends Call for Roosevelt Third Term
Secretary Henry A. Wallace says he does not apologize for urging a third term for President Roosevelt. He argues his wish to remain in office for another four years should be accepted as support rather than fault.
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Henry A. Wallace
Mr. Roosevelt
Passage on freedom and defense against brigand powers
A fragment reflecting a belief that liberty depends on a strong defense behind a bulwark and that security can be achieved without fighting in Europe. The note cites safeguarding free institutions as the purpose.
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Europe
Chicago Daily News
Answers from the Messenger Bureau on spelling and government policy
The Messenger Bureau answers reader questions on British versus American spelling, parcel post etiquette, gold reserves in the U.S. Treasury, eligibility for civil service exams for discharged service members, the origin of Thanksgiving Day, and grammar with a concise, period‑tone Q and A format.
Public Forum Letters Guidance for Readers and Writers
The column invites reader comments on current events and requires signatures to appear with each contribution. Letters should be concise to fit multiple items per day, encouraging timely civic dialogue.
Cooperation urged on alcohol licensees in Dover Township
Editor letter praises Dover Township liquor permit holders for voluntary regulation and moral conduct on election day except one merchant who refused to close. The writer urges broader cooperation and notes Athens County citizens should support these efforts amid pending regulations and taxpayer burdens.
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the Messenger
Dover Township
Athens County
Social notes from Point Rock and area visits
Mrs Emma Wilson and family from White Hall visited Mr and Mrs Howard Bolton. J M Bolton of Orient vacationed with his son and family. Mrs Mattie Morris traveled to Aurora Indiana to visit her convalescing son G L Morris. Ray Halliday and mother Ellen Litle visited Rev H C Litle and family at Ironton. Fern Radcliffe Lauren Hoffman and son Owen hunted pheasants at Jake Howser’s in Union County. Ed Harvey and Emmet Harvey visited Lloyd Harvey inSheltering Arms Hospital after a mine injury. his wife was also hospitalized after an auto wreck. G A Radekin and Estella Radekin went to Romeroy on business. W M and D V Morris visited Athens on business. Owen Kennedy also went to Athens.
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Point Rock
Emma Wilson
Octa Caster
Lawrence Fern Caster
White Hall
Howard Bolton
J. M. Bolton
Orient
Mattie Morris
Aurora
Ind
G. L. Morris
Ray Halliday
Ellen Litle
H. C. Litle
Ironton
Fern Radcliffe
Lauren Hoffman
Owen
Jake Howser
Lloyd Harvey
G. A. Radekin
Estella Radekin
Pomeroy
W. M
D. V. Morris
Athens
Owen Kennedy
Public school penny shows draw disapproval
Norma Brandeberry of Coolville criticizes school fund raising in Ath ens County. She argues children without pennies should still attend shows during school hours to prevent humiliation and potential petty theft, urging equal access for all students.
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Athens County
Norma Brandeberry
Coolville
Poets Corner Plea Against War by Laura B Foster
Poem laments brutal war urging reconsideration of bloodshed and calls for a higher universal plan. Speaker Laura B Foster appeals for mankind to reject slaughter and seek constructive, peaceful purpose.
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Laura B. Foster
Tech stars gain unexpected job for Dan Webber after big game
After Pitt game drama Dan Webber learns Acme Pottery now part of Johnson Industries offers him a top ceramic engineering position. Joan Johnson and her father boisterously reveal the deal at the Regent hotel as Dan wrestles with the idea of earning his own way.
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Joan Johnson
Tech
Keith Rhodes
Dan Webber
Keith
Pitt
Panthers
Rhodes
Dan
Joan
Acme Pottery Company
J. G
I. G
Acme Pottery Products
J. G. Johnson Industries, Inc
Pop
Quinsy and Tonsil Abscess Care Guidelines
The article explains quinsy as a tonsil surrounding abscess with uvula and soft palate swelling. It warns against early tonsil removal during an abscess, favors prompt drainage by a doctor, and advises definitive tonsil removal after healing to prevent recurrence.
Hockingport Social Notes Roundup
Hockingport residents share visits and travels with Marietta Athens Parkersburg and Columbus. Mrs Jane McLaren and Mr James McLaren spent Friday in Marietta while Edith Humphrey joined in a Pomeroy gathering. The guild met at Ora Randolph's home and several locals attended a Lubek horse sale.
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Hockingport
James W. McLaren
Marietta
Lewis Humphrey
Garden Club
Reedsville
Dorothy Biddle
Athens
F. M. Medley
Sardis
FE. L. Davidson
Parkersburg
Edith Humphrey
Theodore Reed
Pomeroy
Reed
William Hobart
Cleveland
Russel Bailey
Coolville
Charley Cowdrey
Stewart Farm
Hall
J. W. McLaren
Columbus
B. O. Robinson
Lubek
W. H. Lyons
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Poet's Corner
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Jerry Broadfield
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