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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1939
Page
4
A commentary condemns government control of media worldwide and touts American press freedom. It warns how Nazi and Soviet regimes manipulate news to shape public opinion, urging continued American noninvolvement and vigilance to preserve free speech.
A study of safety records shows private cars and commercial vehicles improving, with bus drivers also getting safer. Railroads push into quick delivery, and drivers are trained in safety as noise from large trucks draws attention to road conditions and maintenance.
Intelligent economic planning for Bellevue Ohio and surrounding areas shows cooperative effort. Rural councils partner with town business groups to form interconnected communities under one leadership. Modern fire protection ambulance library service and club unity expand to residents and farmers.
The text notes rising U S reliance on a growing merchant fleet as European nations pull ships from trade and passenger service. It cites 332 ships totaling 2,200,000 gross tons available for foreign trade, implying stronger capacity for wartime needs.
Raymond Clapper discusses imminent use of the neutrality act as Great Britain France Poland and Germany become belligerents. He warns American business and travel restrictions apply to vessels and travelers, urging cool deliberation before any war decision.
Washington The Dies committee on un American Activities plans a knockout blow to the Communist Party by proving it operates as a foreign agent for the Russian government. They expect witnesses to show party leaders register as foreign propaganda agents and to cripple Communist activities nationwide. The panel also seeks to study propaganda techniques with Yale professor Harold Lasswell.
A reader notes the nation’s kids buzz over soapbox derby vigor while adults anticipate the 1940 political race. A problem column asks if a 32 year old woman is considered old and a reader says she is only 22 in age answers.
The article notes that breaks are four times the 1918 allocation and more ships are under construction. With war in Europe, these vessels will boost trade capacity Europe cannot handle and serve as a priceless naval auxiliary in emergencies.
The Messenger Information Bureau in Washington answers reader queries on topics from presidential term resolutions to religious affiliations and tax tokens. It lists instances of past congressional attempts at third terms, identifies Jefferson and Lincoln as non denominational presidents, and notes hymn writers, grand marshals, state tax tokens, Indian Summer timing, and the O Henry Memorial Award presenter.
News notes recall a Florida vacation by Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Cullum and a lifesaving haystack incident on the Graham farm as a dog’s bark summoned nearby workers. 4-H winners Arthur Kesler and Max Heston from Amesville earned honors at the Ohio State Fair. Ted Preston received the Eagle Scout Award.
Bernard Parks writes as a traveling salesman about Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy and Athens Ohio. He notes clean streets in Gallipolis with courteous police while Middleport shows disorder and lawlessness. Pomeroy has odor and junked cars. Athens has better enforcement and plans to curb congestion. Local sanitation is highlighted as a priority.
A frail old man sits in shade on a hot day as picnickers offer him a penny for thoughts. He refuses, saying his memories are priceless, worth more than a million in gold. Annie McIntyre Bartoe, Nelsonville Ohio.
Marian Harkness, a 32 year old successful private secretary, resents her husband Dan and a rising rival Sally Blake who has quietly won favor at Grant Fellows Brokerage. Marian fears losing her grip as Sally eyes the private secretary position while the boss, Mr. Fellows, favors the new energy of youth.
The article explains that burning in the tongue results from nervous system pathways and lists causes such as rough teeth, ill fitting dentures, lack of vitamins like pellagra or pernicious anemia, and stomach issues. It notes recent findings linking jaw joint inflammation and metal fillings to tongue burning, and outlines treatments targeting the underlying cause and nervous system.
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