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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1939
Page
4
The author recalls 1917 and 1918 when Washington controlled business, prices, censorship, and railroads, warning that emergency government has eroded constitutional democracy. He argues war tends toward dictatorship, noting the era after 1932 relies on emergencies to function and urging vigilance against repeated overreach.
The piece denounces malicious scorn aimed at prominent Americans, noting treasonous accusations and slander as a way to injure reputations. It recalls World War I era smears and warns that success and public service come with a damaging price from contemptible detractors.
The editorial supports government oversight of relief fund collections for European war countries. It argues supervision helps prevent rackets and misuse, cites rumors of relief money misdirected to Communist uses in Spain, and asserts neutral America should inspect organizations acting for relief to ensure real aid reaches suffering people.
Ex Mayor Jimmy Walker says he is glad to be in New York during music week rather than abroad amid wartime horror. The piece notes that after hearing some of the music, some would prefer the war to the counterpoint of the era. It contrasts with a line about French boxers who kissed before fights and the romantic image of prize boxing in this era.
Raymond Clapper notes the State Department approves many European relief fund groups with little investigation. He cites 128 certificates issued, 22 in the last 10 days, risking racketeers and misused donations. Critics urge a Baker style advisory board to vet applicants and protect donors and victims.
Washington observers debate American mediation in the European war. Senator Sheridan Downey cautions against entangling the United States, warning a conference could pull the nation into direct European affairs and limit neutral choice. The piece recalls past mediation efforts and clarifies tendering good offices as a mere go-between without conference duties.
Finland faces a regionwide energy disruption as the European blackout expands its reach. The situation raises concerns over power supply, infrastructure resilience, and potential impacts on residents and services across the country.
A column presents questions and concise answers on language usage German demographics light speed effects azaleas planting and the origin of the name rosewood. It explains dialect use for carry and the counting of Germans in the US with 1930 figures and offers horticulture and etymology guidance.
Messenger Readers contribute verses bearing name and address. A poem from Marguerite Moore of Bidwell Ohio celebrates a baby son, noting his features and mannerisms mirror the father and the mother’s voice as she imagines him calling her name.
Bradbury notes list: Ben Bailey treated at Parkersburg hospital after surgery. Mrs John Seakus funeral in Pomeroy attended by locals. Richard Brooks and Ruth Wolfe wed last week by Rev Don McMillan. Shannon Russell from Charleston visited here. B H Bailey’s mine pony killed by railroad. Ben Morris found potato weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces, 23 inches around. A L Hysell harvested five potatoes from one hill weighing 11 pounds.
Doctors note arthritis and rheumatism cause significant disability and stress that no single cure exists. Injections of vaccines or salt solutions show similar, limited improvements, suggesting the mind and individual care play major roles in outcomes.
Italy accepted Britain's invitation to a five power naval conference. Announcement was made of a pending merger of the Hocking Valley Railroad with the Chesapeake and Ohio.
Petrograd and Kronstadt, Red strongholds, reportedly fell as fighting raged along a 1200 mile front. Webb Miller warned Bolshevik collapse is imminent without winter intervention. Russians Esthonians Letts and Lithuanians opposed a German Russian force amid sugar shortages and hoarding. Albany couple James N. Tewksbury marked a golden anniversary. The Messenger carried Bringing Up Father by George McManus.
Joan Johnson a mysterious coed at Tech encounters rivalries and romance as star halfback Keith Rhodes rises. The Gamma house intrigue grows when Joan learns she is a marked new member while dorm clashes and society rules threaten her place at Alpha Nu.
New Straitsville notes list multiple local visitors and happenings including Braddock Williams's weekend with parents, births announced to Mr. and Mrs. Bird of Columbus, dinners in honor of guests from San Pedro and California, church activities, and remodeling by Red Men's Lodge. Also mentions gatherings, quilting, and a wiener roast with many residents named.
Capetown, South Africa faces bubonic plague fears as brown rats were exterminated leaving black rats unchecked. Health authorities seek a red piper to remove or destroy the rat hordes overrunning the city.
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