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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

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Airport Bill Sparks Senate Split Over Air Port Construction

Washington AP The defense appropriations bill for peacetime conscription and army expansion faces trouble over the 80 million dollar airport construction item. The House approved 200 million War Department civil functions bill would fund 4 000 new air ports but was trimmed by the Appropriations Committee, prompting opposition from administration allies.

Washington Senate Congress War Department House Appropriations Committee Adams D., Corp Navy Atlantic Hawaii Pacific Navy Department United States Fleet Knox Britain F. H. la Guardia Boston Canadian-American Defense Board New England Shanghai Far East Singapore

Roosevelt to Speak on National Defense From Dayton

The White House announced President Roosevelt will deliver a non political national defense address from Dayton Ohio, starting at 9 p.m. It will be carried free by three national radio networks and aimed at audiences in the United States and the 21 American republics.

Washington White House Roosevelt Dayton Ohio Stephen T. Early Early United States

Taft Questions Roosevelt Defense Competence

U S Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio charged that the Roosevelt administration is incompetent to be trusted with American defense He said there is no comprehensive defense plan no financing plan and no evidence there will be one while Franklin D Roosevelt is president in Milwaukee report

Milwaukee U. S Robert A. Taft Ohio Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt

Ohio Airports Won't Be Built With Federal Funds

Columbus AP report says only one major project, a $1.1 million Cincinnati field, is likely to get federal support under an $80 million bill. Officials call the Civil Aeronautics Administration survey a plan, not a promise, noting 4 000 locations exist while Congress funds only a few hundred fields. Defense needs will dominate allocations.

Ohio Columbus State Bureau of Aeronautics Cincinnati Federal Administrator of Civil Aeronautics Congress Connolly

Threatened Strike of Radio Artists Halted

American Federation of Radio Artists reaches wage dispute pact with three major broadcasting systems preventing a nationwide strike. Higher basic fees for performances and rehearsals were pursued, terms of the agreement not released.

American Federation of Radio Artists

Sale of River Bridge Halted by Court Order

Special Circuit Judge George S. Wallace granted an injunction restraining sale of the Huntington-Chesapeake Bridge to Cabell County Court for 2,000,000 dollars. The order contends the price is excessive and the court acted without authority in the purchase.

Huntington W. Va George S. Wallace Huntington-Chesapeake Cabell County Court Courh

Elder Newsom Dies Suddenly After World Series Game

Henry O. B. Newsom, 68, of Hartsville South Carolina father of Louis Buck Newsom, died in a Cincinnati hotel room less than 12 hours after watching his son pitch the Detroit Tigers to their first World Series victory over the Reds. The death, attributed to a heart ailment, occurred as Newsom planned to remain with Detroit for possible series service.

Cincinnati Henry O. B. Newsom Hartsville S. C Louis Buck” Newsom Detroit Tigers Cincinnati Reds Newsom Detroit

England Aid of Chamberlain RAF Fliers Bomb Nazis

Nazi Germany Italy and Japan rally for a possible assault on Singapore while Britain, under Churchill, reshapes the war cabinet as Chamberlain resigns. Luftwaffe strikes London corridors as Haarlem endures a pre-dawn raid. Britain reports new air defenses and secret weapons in response.

England Chamberlain RAF Benito Mussolini Japan Britain Far East Singapore United States Germany Italy Il Popolo D'Italia London Winston Churchill Labor Neville Munich George VI Churchill Adolf Hitler Hitler Mussolini Haarlem Holland English Channel Apt Eton Harrow Benares Hertingfordbury Hertford

Rowe Walters To Battle In Game Today At Crosley Field

Cincinnati fans, disheartened by a Reds defeat, return to Crosley Field for the second World Series clash against Detroit. The Reds rely on Bucky Walters while the Tigers counter with Schoolboy Rowe as weary crowds and muted enthusiasm greet the matchup.

Rowe. Walters Crosley Field Cincinnati Detroit Redleg Cincinnati Reds al Schacht Reds Bucky Walters Tigers Rowe

Gallipolis Man Dies In Baltimore Brain Abscess

Gallipolis resident John Mootz Jr., 24, died in a Baltimore hospital from a brain abscess. He is survived by his wife and one child. His father John Mootz Sr. had just returned from Baltimore. a brother and sister were en route. Funeral services likely Sunday.

Gallipolis John Mootz, Jr Baltimore John Mootz

Judge Okeh Sets 16 Cent Cigarette Minimum

Common Pleas Judge John M. McCabe granted an injunction for Leo Rayess and local vendors restricting sales of standard brand cigarettes below 16 cents per pack. Lane Drug Co. must comply with the minimum price.

Toledo Lane Drug Co Common Pleas John M. McCabe Leo Rayess

Hocking Draft Board Named in Logan County

Judge Phil Henderson Ed Ewing and Fred Hull announced the Hocking County draft board. Members include George Carr Charles M Pratt Curtis C Cole Virgil Durant and David Thorne. Advisory board members are Virgil Martin Horace Weinrich and Fred Murray. Harry J Stevenson named government appeal agent.

LOGAN Hocking County Phil Henderson Court of Common Pleas Ed Ewing Fred Hull George Carr Charles M. Pratt Curtis C. Cole Virgil Durant Laurelville David Thorne Carbon Hill Virgil Martin Horace Weinrich Fred Murray Harry J. Stevenson

Missing Judge Sought in Vain About Detroit

Detroit police intensified a search for Judge Robert E. Sage after a fatal shooting of Ralph Nadell and wounding of Al Nadell and Maurice Smilay. An open letter urged Sage to surrender, signed by broker North J. Bourne and friends. Sage, 41, fled from his office where he served as common pleas judge. the four men were linked to a recreation park project.

Detroit Robert E. Sage Bob Sage North J. Bourne

Two Invasion Alarms Spark Fog Screen Over English Channel

New York dispatch reports two invasion alarms along the English Channel in six weeks, Aug 25 and Sept 7, prompting Allied forces to mobilize. Vincent Sheean cites fog screens and censorship by British authorities, noting uncertain landings amid heavy property damage in London and limited military losses.

New York English Channel Vincent Sheean Lisbon Sheean United States England London

United States committee campaign called off over Britain's decision

A money raising campaign by the United States committee for the care of European children has been called off due to Britain's decision not to send any more children.

New York United States Committee For the Care of Britain

Tigers Have Edge On Power In Opener

In the World Series opener the Detroit Tigers dominated the Cincinnati Reds. Big Bob Newsom shut down the Reds with steady pitching while Rudy York and teammates produced decisive hits. Cincinnati faltered as Derringer was knocked out in the second, and the Tigers built a five-run inning that sealed the game.

Tigers Cincinnati Reds Big Bobo Newsom Big Berthas Pinky Higgins Ripple Goodman Rob Gehringer Mike McCormick Rudy York Ival Goodman Werber Bruce Campbell Paul Derringer Bartell McCosky Gehringer Deacon Bill McKechnie Redlegs

Willkie Seeks Ohio Pennsylvania Win On Campaign Swing

Willkie, aboard a Willkie train, drives through Cleveland rallying crowds of about 200 000 and says the Roosevelt administration is politics with preparedness. He urges strong defense measures, economic cooperation with Latin America, tax reform, and unity to avert war while stressing no social security would be paid if Roosevelt wins again.

Willkie Pittsburgh Wendell L. Willkie Ohio Pennsylvania Roosevelt Verimluus AI Vilepeuls Great Britain Canada Latin America America United States Panama Canal Youngstown George H. Bender Cleveland Wilkie Bender George White National Democratic Newton D. Baker George J. Matowitz

Paralysis Spreads Across 61 Ohio Counties

Ohio Health Department reports infantile paralysis cases across 61 counties. Van Wert County tied to a fire case. Montgomery County adds three. Ross Morrow Cuyahoga Jackson Clark and Green counties each report one. Active cases rise from 78 to 81.

Columbus Ohio State Health Department van Wert Montgomery County Ross Morrow Cuyahoga Jackson Clark Green

French Confine Jobs To One in Household

Vichy France decreed an emergency measure to distribute scarce jobs more equitably by prohibiting more than one family member from holding gainful employment.

Vichy France

Representative Woodruff Blames Roosevelt for Hoodlum Demonstrations

Rep Woodruff of Michigan accuses the Roosevelt administration of fostering class division and stirring up hatred that greeted Wendell Willkie in Michigan. He argued in a prepared statement that such "hoodlams" demonstrations are the direct result of Roosevelts policies.

Washington Woodruff Mich Roosevelt Wendell L. Willkie Michigan

Willkie Campaign Parade Draws Large Crowd at Public Auditorium

Silver fox jacketed crowd cheers as Willkie’s procession ends at the Hollenden Hotel. Mrs Walkie declines to speak or write if her husband is elected. Willkie also wires Michigan officials seeking leniency for a student expelled after an egg was thrown at his car.

Union Terminal Euclid Huron Ave Hollenden John Wasie Walkie Willkie Ponetiac Mich

Ohio Defense Roads and Bridges to Be Rebuilt

Hundreds of miles of key Ohio roads will be improved and bridges strengthened or replaced to enhance national defense. Routes include 14, 20, 40, 23, 42 and 25 linking major cities from East Liverpool to Cincinnati with some work by the Works Progress Administration.

Washington Ohio Buckeye East Liverpool Ravenna Cleveland Conneaut Toledo Wheeling Zanesville Columbus Springfield Dayton Portsmouth Chillicothe Delaware Findlay Lima Cincinnati Works Projects Administration

Tragic Fall Claims Dorothea Lee Hew In Lima

Mrs Dorothea Lee Hew died after a 60 foot plunge from a railway bridge in South Lima yesterday. Police report an accidental fall during a transport route incident. Further investigations are underway.

Lima Dorothea Leehew

Uncovers Nazis in Defense Factories

Newark hearings reveal hundreds of Nazi sympathizers employed in defense industries after tests on camp Nordland visitors. Rep. Joe Starnes, Dies subcommittee chair, calls permitting aliens to work in vital defense sectors blindly idealistic and foolish.

Newark N. J Joe Starnes D.-Ala Dies Atlantic Seaboard Starnes Bund Nordland

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Near East Taft Hank Greenberg Higgins Tiger Hank Billy Sullivan Jimmy Wilson Elder Newsom THE Associated Press Assptia Okehs Hocking Draft Board Robert Sage Wayne County Mitch G. E. Mitchell GOP Ohio ‘Defense
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