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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1939
Page
4
The piece reflects ongoing trouble over the Bigelow scheme from the last election. It notes opposition by civic and school groups as individuals rather than as groups, cites tax and morale concerns, and praises the shift toward personal responsibility. It adds that federal support will rise from $30 to $40 a month after January 1.
The article argues Capone’s release signals more gang murders in Chicago and other cities. It claims newspapers overstate Capone while numerous crooks exploit men and women nationwide. It links prohibition to mob activity and notes business owners pay tribute to protect their shops from mob violence.
United States Senator George Norris of Nebraska sharply criticized labor leaders John L. Lewis and William Green, calling the current split in the labor movement disheartening after years of friendship with labor. Norris says he remains a friend of labor but distrusts its leadership and urges reunion to regain public support. The piece notes broader dissatisfaction among rank and file workers over the division and concessions to end the split.
The column urges early shopping to avoid last minute crowds on December 23. It notes stores lack extra stock for early buyers and says frantic shopping harms Christmas spirit while sales staff suffer holiday stress. Early purchases can make the season more enjoyable.
Observations on how lovers and business men treat airmail seriously, noting how resolved plans falter when faced with daily pressures. The piece argues that what benefits business should benefit all, including readers and taxpayers.
Raymond Clapper notes White House press guidance has grown strong under Roosevelt. Reporters face frequent warnings and rebukes as stories are dismissed as “newspaper stories.” He recalls Hyde Park officials warning against speculative reporting during a third term discussion and a joke about a crutch in a memorial speech.
The piece notes Roosevelt’s January 1941 joke about attending the memorial dedication, contrasting U S openness with dictatorships where succession is taboo. It lauds democracy for允许 leaders to joke about continuance while criticizing reporters for overreacting to the harmless quip.
Bruce Catton reports from Washington that officials acknowledge a rapid South American export boom is unlikely. A Commerce Department survey after three conferences finds no immediate opportunity, noting U S money must flow to South America to boost purchases.
American travel spending could shift from war impacted Europe to South America, with potential export gains. Steamship executives, Commerce Department analysts, and South American officials discussed diverting tourists, urging stronger advertising, looser entry rules, better interior-city lodgings, and special cruises to boost the regional travel market.
A three week old conference on retail trade signals South America as a potential source for finished goods now bought in Europe. Chile has hides and skilled labor, suggesting a thriving glove industry with American input. A mission by an American retail expert, a stylist, and a production engineer could assess markets and report feasibility. credits and new U.S. investment are seen as essential for expansion.
The Messenger Bureau answers questions on film roles, pensions for so called basket cases, gold production by country, Lawrence of Arabia writings, Eiffel Tower uses, and neon tube patents. It notes Robert Young’s two roles in Honolulu, sixty one pensioners for war service, South Africa as the top gold producer, The Mint publication due 1950, Eiffel Tower as meteorological and radio station, and Georges Claude’s 1915 neon patent.
Burlington Wisconsin hosts the Liars Club with Otis Hulett reporting a global mail surge as 3 600 entries flood in ahead of New Year The defending champ Gilbert Boettcher from Milwaukee spins a tall tale about barking dogfish and steam powered by barked fish All entries come from varied states and countries as contestants prepare for a year end lie contest
Honor Messenger carriers Gilbert Shannon Bob Gilson Kenneth Romine Max Davis Kenneth Steward Edward McBride Don Rowland George Kilpatrick and Mrs E D Shrout new Athens residents were complimented on their wedding anniversary Guests at the 23rd anniversary party included Mr and Mrs C O Gibson Mr and Mrs Vance Springer Mr and Mrs O U Terrill and Mr and Mrs R G Palmer Friends and relatives attended the 23rd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Frank Junod.
In Middleport for the district convention of Pythian Sisters were Mrs. O. G. Jordan, Mrs. W. O. Jones, Mrs. W. H. Radford, Mrs. Earl Marquis, Miss Bertha Vickers, Miss Elsie Finsterwald, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cowen, moved to a farm north of Columbus. Rev. Strecker, J. D. Brown, Principal Russell Rupp spoke at a Mohican Class father son banquet of the Presbyterian Church.
Poet readers may contribute verses bearing name and address for the Messenger Readers column. The Potpourri piece titled A dash of romance A cup of joy A sprinkling of sweet surrender A measure of wine drained to the dregs is labeled a potpourri of November with Laura B. Foster noted.
Captain Dawson investigates the shooting of Arnold Benthorne at the Benthorne estate. Helen Benthorne and William Alston offer alibis and motives as Alston worries over willful control of Alston Motors. The arrival of gangster Joey Di Torto with an alibi adds new tension to the case.
Winter skin care stresses reduced bathing and added lubrication. Use gentler cleansing, add Bran or cornstarch to bathwater, and apply oil based creams. Treat frostbite with gentle rubbing and gradual warmth. avoid snow or ice immersion and avoid alcohol. Psoriasis worsens in winter due to less sun exposure.
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