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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1940
Page
4
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The article argues Britain's plan to open the Burma Road for war-materials to China could trigger a Japan showdown. It notes American public opinion favors China and questions U.S. hidden roles and possible deals with Britain, while Britain signals potential axis pressure unless U.S. fleet aid persists. It warns of broader confrontations involving Japan, Russia, and the axis.
The piece contrasts British and American taxation experiences, noting heavy levies in Britain and debates over a sales tax in Ohio. It argues Americans must confront national debt and reform costs from 1932 to 1940 to build a sound economy.
The piece notes six lesser candidates contesting the White House besides Willkie and Roosevelt. Earl Browder seeks a presidential term while jailed, Norman Thomas returns as Socialist candidate, John W. Aiken runs for Socialist Labor, Roger W. Babson for Prohibition, and John Zahnd for Greenback though not on ballots.
Hugh Johnson criticizes doposter polls for pre electoral weighting and private profit. He questions accuracy, timing, and wording, calling for public regulation while noting limited predictive value and the influence of WPA roll counts on outcomes.
Bruce Catton discusses a quiet shift in defense policy as Attorney General Jackson rules the National Labor Relations Board can determine Wagner Act violations for defense contract eligibility. He notes board members and associates aligned with a sympathetic political stance, potentially shaping the labor program during wartime.
Traffic on the opening day stretched to an hour and a half to travel a mile on Pennsylvania's famed highway. The once heralded route became a nightmare for drivers as delays mounted.
Corning social notes announce a dance and party by the American Legion Auxiliary on Friday night October 18 at the Legion Home on South Valley Street. Vernon Levering, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Levering, has enlisted for three years in the U S Army and is stationed temporarily at Fort Knox Kentucky with the 68th Field Artillery division.
Citizens may submit brief letters to the Public Forum on current events. Each letter must be signed and the signature printed with the contribution. Multiple letters can be published daily.
Edward Campbell of Coolville criticizes a pro Nazi pacifist sheet claiming Hitler would redeems the underdog while preserving democracy. He argues democracy must resist fascist influence and cites Rep Reynolds and policies urging war avoidance immigration control and deportation of aliens.
Charles R. Larson of Portland argues against a third term citing Representative Jenkins and Carter J. Jenkman backing Willkie as the best path to defend democracy. He recalls Jefferson and asserts loyalty to the republic and party as he pledges to vote Republican.
The text notes horned toads shift color with temperature and sun exposure. Light-colored during the day reflects heat, while cooler mornings and evenings bring a dark color to absorb rays.
A large framed woman fell to 109 pounds and feared foods, suffering rash from milk and illness from wheat. After hospital therapy framed around mind over body, she learned to trust food, regained normal weight, and pursued work with renewed will and health.
Erwin Matheny was elected commander of Logan Post No. 78 of the American Legion. Mrs. Fred Stauffer of 208 W. State St. was elected delegate to the State PTA Congress. Chester Yates of Logan was pinned under a car that overturned near Floodwood. Nyal Ralph escaped injuries and Yates was taken to Cherrington Hospital.
Twenty years ago Fred Beckler won approval to spend 41094.40 on the Athens to Nelsonville highway. Gallipolis beat Athens in a high school football game at the Ohio Stadium. Man o War defeated Sir Barton over a mile and a quarter for a 75000 dollar purse and a 5000 dollar gold cup. Harry L. Davis was the Republican candidate for Ohio governor.
Duane Rosser of Athens visited his parents, J E Rosser. George C Snyder of Cincinnati spent the weekend in McArthur. Arlin Graves Max Howell visited Miss Mary Lillian Gorsuch in Huntington. Jackson Garrison Marietta stayed with Earl Foreman’s family. Fern Rowland taught in Athens over weekend with her father. Robert Sparks on ten day Navy leave with his mother. Harry Westerman and family from Columbus visited. Mrs Ora Rogers of Columbus visited her mother Mrs Margaret Sharp. Harvey B Sage suffered acute indigestion Friday evening. Miss Jean Van Gassel and Earl Smith of Columbus were weekend guests of G C Smiths.
Sidney Braitwood and Marta Hempfield join Adam Langdon at Langdon Knoll for a weekend. Marta loves Adam, but Adam hides a marriage to Patricia Langdon. The tense group, amid a jungle room and a locked hall door, awaits dinner as secrets and a chilling household dynamic unfold.
In honor of Charles Schlingerman's 64th birthday an outing planned by his daughters Sunday to Old Man's Cave Logan featured a picnic dinner. Afternoon inspection tour at Boys Industrial School Lancaster followed by wiener roast supper at Rising Park Lancaster. Attendees include the Allen and Ross families plus Hodgson and Schlingerman relatives from Nelsonville Shawnee Hemlock and nearby areas.
The report lists multiple family visits and weekend guests across Ohio. Everett Dunlap and relatives visited in Vinton County, Betty Jane and Billy Dunlap spent time with kin, and Edna Louise Dunlap also visited parents. Other guests came from Canton Columbus Flint Mich Wellston Zanesville Athens wellington. Henry Spray Jr returns to work at Sunday Creek Coal after months out due to auto accident injuries.
Convention of District No. Four of the Pocahontas Lodge drew a large attendance in Murray City. Mrs. Ollie Loper and aides conducted services. Millfield participants listed. Ill student Vera Wemmer hospitalized with appendicitis. mumps reported among local children. W.C. Mingus and others returned from medical stays. various locals visited or returned home. (To Be Continued).
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