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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1939

Page

6

Four Steps to Strengthen U S Policy on Europe Threats

A Washington outline urges 24 hour naval production, rapid purchase of essential war materials from friendly nations, upgrading Panama Canal defenses and strengthening ties with South America and Canada. It also pledges U S support for any honest European effort toward orderly peaceful adjustments.

Naval West Virginia Arkansas North Carolina Congress Manila United States Panama Canal South America Canada Europe

Bringing Problem Home and the Relief Dilemma

The piece argues that until private employment absorbs relief costs, government must bear the burden from township to Washington. WPA layoffs increase local relief needs, reducing funds for roads policing and services. Union dues finance strikes, affecting relief for idle workers. Voters may demand more private jobs and less federal experimentation as relief funds shrink.

Washington WPA Miners’ Union

Mussolini’s Spectacles Signal Shifting Threshold of Power

The article notes Mussolini, age 56, now wears spectacles for reading and close work. It observes aging and common ailments as leaders near 60, questioning whether physical feats used to judge officials will remain the criterion as he advances toward 60 and stomach ulcers. It hints at a possible move toward valuing contemplative, mental fitness over sheer physical prowess.

Mussolini Italy

College cops proposal faces training needs for modern era

The American Bar Association committee urges colleges to offer police training courses. It argues police administration grows complex with technology and crime evolving, stressing that officers must understand citizens rights in a republic.

American Bar Association Committee On Police Republic

Roosevelt Speech Signals Neutral Yet Pro Western Hemisphere Policy

Raymond Clapper outlines President Roosevelt's broadcast stance on Europe’s war. The plan aims to keep the United States out of conflict while allowing moral judgment, condemning Germany’s aggression, and tying American security to the Western Hemisphere. The president warns against war profiteering and suggests domestic measures to curb profiteering from war orders.

Washington Roosevelt Europe Great Britain France United States Germany Poland Western Hemisphere Americas America

Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene

Bruce Catton reports on European air war outlooks as crisis looms. Military experts foresee formation fighting over dogfights with bombers targeting industry and railways while civilian centers are protected. Anti aircraft defenses and escort fighters shape bombing effectiveness along with balloon barrage concepts around London.

Washington Spain England France U.S Britain London

Police training cited as public service duty

The passage argues every policeman on the beat and their superiors deserve respect for training in college. It emphasizes policing as an important branch of public service and suggests newspapers can include useful, understandable information like pollen counts with weather reports during hay fever season.

Questions and Answers in The Messenger Bureau Q&A

The Messenger prints a Q&A feature from its Information Bureau in Washington. It provides brief factual answers to general knowledge questions on topics from pronunciation of yeast to the Long Tom cannon and Civil War nicknames.

The Messenger 18Th Street Washington, D. C Messenger Bureau

Coal mine at the Ohio State Fair appears in readers poem

Poet ANNIE McINTYRE BARTOE from Nelsonville Ohio recalls a coal mine featured at the Ohio State Fair. The verse celebrates miners in their dark work where bank lamps and bank cars are shown to fairgoers. She expresses desire to return if a coal mine returns.

Annie McIntyre Bartoe Nelsonville Ohio

Aluminum cooking utensils pose no health risk say experts

A Seattle reader asks about aluminum cookware. Authorities report studies from Britain Germany and the United States show no harm from aluminum in food. Traces stay in the body and are excreted. no link to cancer is found. FTC actions target false health claims by cookware makers.

Seattle Wash British Ministry of Health Toledo Germany Federal Bureau of Health Federal Trade Commission

Corning Upgrades Fire Service With New Truck

Corning receives a newly purchased fire engine moving from eighth to seventh class insurance rating. The old truck remains in service, making Corning the only town of its size with two engines. Community notes list local meetings and visits from residents across nearby towns.

Corning Mayer M. R Brown Dewey Beaver Henry Spray Guy Lamity Columbus

Working Wives: Marian Harkness Faces a Tight Life

Marian Harkness, a 32 year old Chicago businesswoman, frets over aging, finances, and a stalled marriage with Dan while a younger, ambitious world looms around her. In Chapter 1 she contemplates career, security, and contentment as rent comes due and expectations clash.

Marian Harkness Dan Harkness Dolly Harkness Dan Sally Blake Marian Manning Chicago Carma Pete Manning's

Murray City Social Notes

Murray City residents host and visit relatives across Ohio and nearby states during Labor Day weekend. Local families welcome out of town guests from Athens Toledo Columbus Barberton Dayton and Pontiac while Owens and Nelsonville connections frequent travels through Kentucky Virginia Tennessee and the Carolinas.

Murray City Raymond Storer Cleveland Ray Storer Paul Shelton Pontiac, Mich Matt Shelton Effie Jonas Cora Davis Nelsonville Kentucky Virginia Tennessee Carolinas Charles Walters Land Athens Cora Walters Arthur Peacock Pritchard Peacock Toledo Charles Hoffman John Currens Charles Lloyd Detroit Labor Day Lemma Lloyd Corella Lloyd Grant Tippie Cadiz Emma Tippie Dorothy Riggs Columbus Sally Riggs Margaret Anne Popoczy Clara Keyes Tom Johnson Longstreth George Shaffer Charles Robinson Richard Coleman George Langley Indiana Dave Hogan Pittsburgh John Hogan Hogan Robert Bell, Jr Portsmouth William Bell Logan Robert Bell Vaughn Collins Port Shuttleworth Barberton Mae Folen Joe Teylor Rolland Sweazy Roseville Sylvia Sweazy Chester Mitchell Sylvanus Conley George Conley William Cook Dayton Park Cook Mary Jeanette Roberts Lucille Koon Dicky Koon Akron Fred Koon Becky Thomas Fred Collins

Grass Run-Side Hill Social and Personal Highlights

Miss Margaret Amos visiting from Columbus. marshmallow roast at Oren Hugg farm near Dexter. Alta Will attended the Ohio State Fair. Frank Braley and family of Orient visited the Saxton home. Cc. F. Anderson ill. Earl Gilmore works for William Bachner. Athens clergy guests at Amos home. Moonlight baptismal services at Judd Bradford farm. Howard Folden of Dyesville building a barn for Floyd.

Patty Fair Lancaster Nona Shaffer Ralph Bob Columbus Jess Latta Earl Simmers Mary Elizabeth Toledo John Hodgson Margaret Schlingerman Louise Wemmer Zanesville Marguerite Stinson Congo Wade Young Julian Lilley Young Lloyd Young Kentucky Marie Miskell Herman Forshach Clyde Meyers Mason Building Main St. Joe Miller P. L. Alien Nelsonville Char Margaret Amos Dexter Alta Will Frank Braley Orient Harry Saxton Earl Gilmore William Bachner Neil J. Crawford Chaney Robinson Athens J. P. Miller Bradbury C. H. Amos Marvin Chase Mt. Union Wiliam Nicholson G. O. Will Crawford Judd Bradford Howard Folden Dyesville Floyd

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