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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1940
Page
4
Page four of the Athens Messenger lists publication details and wartime style notices. It shows publisher Frederick W. Bush and editors, association memberships, and subscription rates by district. The piece serves as a standard newspaper masthead with pricing for one year and shorter terms.
The piece portrays a tight election battle with Roosevelt expected to speak on peace while opponents warn of war plans. It discusses anticipated policy moves, possible resignation rumors linked to Henry Wallace, and tensions over U.S. relations with Germany as Britain aid looms.
Treasury data show that at most one in six dollars goes to feeding the hungry, while federal payrolls and non-defense spending grow. Critics warn against Big Government waste, bureaucrats who act beyond law, and inflated debt. The piece argues the public can reduce expenses without starving the needy.
The article outlines a broad draft expansion with psychologists and personnel experts guiding a long classification process. It notes Uncle Sam will spend millions on training and housing, and build hospitals and recreation facilities as part of preparing thousands of young men for both defense needs and civilian employment after service.
The column condemns Brigadier General Davis's one year to serve as a political move. It argues promotions should reflect long service and merit, not age or race. It cites Charles Young and Joe Louis, urges maintaining white officers in cavalry regiments, and warns such acts undermine discipline and national defense.
Col. Philip Fleming revived the wage hour division, increasing plant inspections, back pay recoveries, and court actions. Left wing critics accuse him of sabotaging the law, arguing his policy changes and strict learner certificates shifted enforcement away from broad staff rulings.
A fragment notes that many misfits in civil life exist for reasons not specified here. The remark hints at public dissatisfaction with societal norms and personal conduct without detailing specifics.
A signed column from John L. Lewis and local reader Pearley Gaskill critiques eight years of Roosevelt's leadership. The letters debate party labels, Willkie, and miner concerns, citing John L. Lewis’s Oct. 25 speech and calls to vote for Willkie on Nov. 5.
A reader denounces John Lewis and the Democratic stance on labor funding and policy. The letter recalls miner wages under Hoover and Roosevelt, questions Lewis’s loyalty, and questions preparedness for war while criticizing press coverage.
Patrol leaders for Athens Boy Scouts for the year were John Pickens, Boris Woolley, Walton Davies, Donald Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Sprague. The Spragues at 41 W. Washington St. celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. G. W. Hopkins, former janitor at Chauncey Grade School Building, died in a Columbus Hospital. New American Legion caps were worn for the Armistice Day parade by K. T. Crossen Post.
Women voters headed to the polls for the first time on Tuesday. They met women judges and clerks serving in this historic moment. Executive board candidates for the Meigs County Red Cross were announced including Dr George Lasher George P Daniels Mrs Sadie Miller Dr Arthur Lawrence Miss Grace Horton Mrs W F Reed Mrs Ruth J McCroria Jed Hartinger and others.
Miss Martha Koehne state nutritionist spoke in Gallipolis on Monday to the Housekeepers Aid project and the Welfare Council. She emphasized proper food for growing children and urged rural schools to include lunches, noting current service in Rio Grande Vinton Morgan Little Bullskin and Cheshire districts.
Sidney Bra itwood waits for Nella to wake as the murder case tightens its grip. Nella speaks through tears of fear and memory while Marta and Dr Bowman monitor her condition. Sidney believes Nella holds the crucial truth that could unmask the killer, as Pat and Gundrum loom in suspicion.
Poem by Logan O. extols unwavering faith amid sorrow doubt and loss. Repeats trusting God as the guiding secret, promising endurance and hope through trials until the journey's end.
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