Rich in deceit in Bigelow pension plan debate
A critical analysis argues the Bigelow amendment taxes property value per acre at over 20 000 even for small home sites and business buildings, threatening many homes in Athens Nelsonville and Glouster. It warns that land tax could drive industrial plants from Ohio and targets the wealthy while harming common landowners.
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Bigelow Pension Plan
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Ohio
Akron
Trouble in Offing Me Miswarines Lurking Along Neutral Sea
Reported along the Battsmerican Coast neutrals as a sea zone imposes constraints on shipping to Germany and Russia. Americans fear violations as fuel ships may aid belligerents while a German raider lurks in South Atlantic waters. The piece weighs neutrality's practicality and global ripple effects amid wartime tensions.
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Me Miswarines
Battsmerican
Mericas
Germany
Russia
Warple Sens
Coast Guards
South Atlantic
Atlantic
Americas
Raymond Clapper on Europe and the home front
In a wide-ranging message Raymond Clapper praises European events for sharpening focus on domestic democracy. He cites Roosevelt and the Community Chest campaign as vital to preserving democracy at home, arguing the home front must be strengthened through support for social services and family stability.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Roosevelt
Home Front
Mr. Roosevelt
Community Chest
Catton surveys Washington on isolationist shift in neutrality bill
Bruce Catton reports that isolationist leaders grow more optimistic as Borah and Johnson agree to the embargo compromise to beat repeal of the cash and carry plan. The bloc foresees a quicker Senate vote amid time-selling tactics and hopes Europe’s war may end if embargo stays. Also a quip on Noah Webster’s dictionary and mispronunciation.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Johnson
Nye
Vandenberg
England
France
If Rain Returned Oceans Would Not Dry in 3000 Years
Science reports that without evaporation returning ocean water, oceans would dry up in about 3000 years. The text then hints at a solution to a submarine problem, implying a breakthrough or method addressing underwater engineering or propulsion.
Questions and Answers from The Messenger Information Bureau
Readers inquire about unexplored regions color motion pictures and Bunker Hill flags. The Bureau provides historical notes on geography early cinema and Revolutionary War insignia. It lists Senators who voted against the 1917 war declaration.
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Antarctica
Greenland
Arctic
Siberia
Arabia
Australia
Belgian Congo
Chad
Africa
Tibet
Gobi Desert
Asia
Upper Canada
Labrador
United States
Our Service Bureau
Thirteenth St
Washington, D. C
G. A. Smith
Charles Urban
Battle of
Bunker Hill
Germany
A. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Grenna
N. Dakota
Norris
Nebraska
Stone
Missouri
Lane
Oregon
Vardaman
Mississippi
Columbus Day Verse From Messenger Readers
Poem reflecting Columbus discovery and the founding of America. Signed by Anna Lee Brown age 11 from Hollister Ohio. Verse urges freedom and prays for America to remain free from dictators across the sea.
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America
Anna Lee Brown
A Letter on Americanism and Civic Duty
The writer argues Americanism is under taught and misdirected by leaders and schools. He urges daily prayer and pledges to instill patriotism, warns against Nazism and Communism, and calls for citizens to reclaim governance and flag education for tomorrow's citizens. Denyell E. Phillips signs from Chauncey on Oct. 9.
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the Messenger
United States
Denzell E. Phillips
Chauncey
Chauncey Seeks Water Works As Nearby Towns Act
Letter from John L. Southard of Jacksonville urges Chauncey to install water works citing 1930s water value. He notes Chauncey’s 1260 residents and government match of 75 to 25. He compares to Ames Bern Rome and other townships and mentions Glouster Trimble Jacksonville stadium projects.
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Phillips
Chauncey
Jacksonville
Ames- Bern
Rome
Glouster
Trimble
Nelsonville
Athens
John L. Southard
Beggar's Trick Exposed In South Carolina
A beggar in Rock Hill, South Carolina, attracted coins with a bandaged hand but police arrested him. They uncovered the ruse after removing the bandages, finding a hunk of raw beef concealed in his hand.
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Rock Hill
S. C
Joan Johnson Joins Tech Sorority Alpha Nu
A cryptic telegram announces a transfer to Alpha Nu as Keith Rhodes, Dan Webber, and Carol Reid welcome new member Joan Johnson. The Arlington campus tale follows Joan’s arrival, the rush week, and her icy exchange with Webber as her rooming arrangements unfold and campus gossip swirls.
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Joan Johnson
Tech
Keith Rhodes
Dan Webber
Keith
Alpha Nu Sorority
Carol Reid
Carol
Northwestern
Joan
Alpha Nu
Arkansas
Connecticut
Dan
Web
Mister .Webber
Troop Three Girl Scouts elect new patrol leaders
Patrol leaders for Troop Three include Alvena Davidson Mary McCune Betty Hoyt McCoy Margaret Alice Guthrie Mary Eleanor Morton Thora Olson Ann Beasley. Editorial staff for Athens Junior High School publication Preamble lists Mary McCune Billy Leaders Joe Gill Harold Van Dyke Donald Harvey Merritt Preston Phillis Jordan Mariann Shuler Kenneth Romine Helen Hayes Leland Hughes Marian Danford Joe Bardin Lucille Martin Tom Quidor Mary Alice Cowan Alice Robinson Joe Verity Agnes Kilpatrick Tom Kircher John Romine Eleanor Roe Dorothy Doty Charles Mitchell Gilbert Shannon Jim Hunsicker.
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Alvena Davidson
Mary McCune
Betty Hoyt McCoy
Margaret Alice Guthrie
Mary Eleanor Morton
Thora Olson
Ann Beasley
New Athens
Billy Leaders
Joe Gill
Harold van Dyke
Donald Harvey
Merritt Preston
Phillis Jordan
Mariann Shuler
Kenneth Romine
Helen Hayes
Leland Hughes
Marian Danford
Joe Bardin
Lucille Martin
Tom Quidor
Mary Alice Cowan
Alice Robinson
Joe Verity
Agnes Kilpatrick
Tom Kircher
John Romine
Eleanor Roe
Dorothy Doty
Charles Mitchell
Gilbert Shannon
Jim Hunsicker
Surprise Birthday for Beatrice Burch Noted
Mrs. Asa Sutton hosted a surprise party for granddaughter Beatrice Burch with forty children attending at the C. L. Strecker home. The report highlights Bessie A. Grover as the first woman member of the local American Legion post and notes Ohio University enrollment exceeding one thousand.
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Asa Sutton
Beatrice Burch
The
American Legion
Bessie A. Grover
Amesville
Grover
Naval Yards
Norfolk
C. L
Health Hints on War Time First Aid Care
wartime guidance from Great Britain on handling shock and hysteria at first aid stations. Attendants reassure frightened patients and, if needed, use sedatives under physician supervision. The aim is to calm, restore function, and avoid prolonged institutional confinement by returning patients home.
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Ministry of Health
Great Britain
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18Th Street
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U. & Pry
the Public Forum
Joan OF Arkansas
Jerry Broadfield
NEA Service
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Kay Granger
Chesbro
Elaine
Kay
Marianne Burrowes
Marianne
Cincinnati
Elaine Chesbro
Fordue
Webber
Iver
Helene
Ohio University
Jennie O'Dell
Lindley Hall
DR. Morris Fishbein
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