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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1941
Page
4
An essay argues that business exists to make money and to justify its role through profit. It contrasts the doctor’s unpaid service with business goals, stating commerce aims to conserve capital, improve production, facilitate exchange, and balance supply and demand.
Raymond Clapper analyzes Japan's Diet positions as Tokyo's envoy Kurusu arrives in Washington. He notes Premier Tojo and Foreign Minister Togo harden terms, suggesting only an agreement to disagree, while US policy must reverse to satisfy Japan and avoid war.
The piece argues that while many Germans support the Nazi regime, millions of youths were educated under strict Nazi control and the arts and sciences suffer. It notes casualties in Russia and questions broad German unity behind Hitler, suggesting remaining Germans may resist excessive Nazi influence.
Congressman Martin J. Kennedy of New York proposes paying members 825 per day for days in session, instead of the annual 10,000 lettuce leaves salary. He argues this would cut pay to about 5,000 and model self sacrifice, but colleagues are likely to reject the idea and maintain pay.
The plan, led by Col Lawrence Westbrook of the Federal Works Administration and backed by the federal government, sells equity shares in the entire Audubon Park community. Buyers pay 24 to 36 dollars monthly into a fund that amortizes a 1.5 million dollar mortgage, after which holders gain paid up ownership in the community rather than a single home. The concept could transform real estate practice and is being tested for eight similar projects. Experts expect rapid travel to maintain standing as these new methods spread.
Peter Edson examines how a half million name mailing list aided Nazi propaganda in the United States. The piece traces how reprints circulated under franking by several congressmen, the use of government expense, and a federal grand jury indictment of George Hill, assistant to Rep. Ham Fish.
Athens writer Dorothy McDonald argues the State Liquor Department inflates “net” profits by ignoring losses from liquor use. She cites drunk driving crashes, broken homes, violent deaths, and child impact, urging accountability and prayer for guidance. Editor notes department follows state law.
In Columbus an Ohio National Guard rabbit feed was held in honor of an inspecting officer. David Johnson, deputy registrar of motor vehicles in Athens County, attended a meeting of registrars in Columbus. The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd hosted a reception for its new rector the Rev. Lloyd Clarke and Mrs. Clarke. Frank B. Dilley Jr. was born to Prof. and Mrs. Frank B. Dilley of Columbia Ave at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Ohio ex service men were mailed World War II bonus claim forms. Fourteen Ohioans were injured on opening day of hunting season. Mrs. Carman Church sang at Hobson Study Circle and Miss Louise Kerr hosted Queen Esther Circle.
Bidwell M E Church held a Thanksgiving sermon by Rev J F Brown. Bidwell Springfield schools dismiss Thursday for Thanksgiving. Miss Daisy Glassburn resumes teaching after five weeks from surgery. Mr and Mrs Ted Moore and others were Sunday guests of the Moores. George Smith and family visited. Harlan Frederick on a hunting expedition in Northern Ohio.
Murray City notices record plays and gatherings at the Junior Class production “I m in the Army Now” with cast listed. Neighboring visits, family announcements, travel, and illness notes Mention birthdays, hospital stays, Armistice Day visits, and moves. Local residents including Sayre birth, Martin furlough, and trips to Columbus Logan Barberton Detroit Akron Oroville New Straitsville Nelsonville.
Miss Beulah Blessing and Miss Betty Mae Young of Charleston W Va visited the Youngs Sunday. A surprise birthday party honored Mrs George Albert Radekin with forty relatives and friends Monday night at Radekin home. The Radekins received gifts. Leslie Canode and family visited in Toledo and with Clarence Canode Rob Turner. Lewis McLaughlin and daughter Sandra spent Sunday with D V Morris. Emma Wilson and Oda Caster visited Neva Ogdin. I F Radcliff and Lauren Hoffman spent the weekend with relatives in Marion County. J M Bolton of Orient were here on business Friday.
The column invites readers to submit verses with name and address. A lament about thanks for war and hardship shifts to a Thanksgiving memory recalling 1621 and Myles Standish as Pilgrims and Indians bowing in prayer. The poem ends with a reflection that giving thanks is a privilege for brighter tomorrows.
Diana Tucker loses her job after a sharp confrontation with Richard Thorpe and a taunting remark from Stephen Curt. She leaves in a blaze of anger but contemplates returning to apologize or seeking another position in the bustling city, weighing pride against staying in the exciting environment.
A Perry County term heard 15 witnesses in 11 common pleas cases including six non support matters. Probate appointed Robert Sines executor of Minnie Sines estate valued at 500 real and 700 personal. Several uncontested divorces noted, marriages licenses listed, and multiple realty transfers recorded. A dramatic personal encounter ends this segment with a cliffhanger.
Zaleski residents and friends share visits and guest callers. Mrs. John Schneider sustained a painful street fall Thursday evening. Numerous locals from Beaver Columbus Nelsonville Wellston and Warren visit, host, or travel for weekend or winter plans.
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