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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1940
Page
4
A critical assessment argues the President’s address favors labor radicals, overemphasizes preparedness, and neglects credit to employers and voluntary settlements. It contends the speech echoed union rhetoric, ignored peaceful settlement, and rewarded government aid to strike actions.
A historical critique notes how made work and relief funds spike before elections and taper after, with both parties accused of political manipulation. It argues relief spending, defense budgets, and voter attention are used to sway outcomes, while war news diverts focus from domestic needs.
A cryptic wartime remark proposes letting Adolf name the 50 destroyers, suggesting a provocative counterpoint to Allied naming conventions and stirring debate over neutrality and branding during the conflict.
In Washington the Senate backed a bill to furnish the Export-Import Bank $500 million for hemisphere economic defense. The House had tied in RFC lending authority of $1.5 billion for defense at home, which the Senate dropped. The piece argues Latin America remains key to peacetime trade, facing British blockade and German pressure, with Pierson of the Export-Import Bank heading to South America to assess options.
A large portion of Republicans in both houses oppose the measure calling it a waste of money. They warn spending billions on military buildup while risking South America tying into Europe’s economic system under restrictive arrangements. They argue for ensuring normal free exchange between South America and Europe.
Comments on current events are welcomed in this column. They must be signed by the writer and the signature appear with the contribution. Letters should be as short as possible so that more than one may be used each day.
The Messenger denounces claims that public apathy blocked conscription while praising public desire for defense. It argues the White House has fueled the debate, contrasts a peaceful America with a dangerous antiwar voice, and warns England's fate hinges on shared courage and freedom under law.
Bruce Catton discusses the U S government push to reestablish rubber growing in Latin America as part of the hemispheric defense plan The Agriculture Department seeks 500000 for research and field expeditions across the Amazon Colombia and Yucatan Local governments cooperate The plan aims to break the Anglo Dutch Far Eastern rubber monopoly and reduce U S rubber costs but effects would likely appear only after eight to ten years.
The remark notes that British and Dutch growers, secure in their monopoly, could have allowed themselves to be tied to an obsolete plant, illustrating how market power can lock in outdated technology.
The actor John Barrymore claims his split with Elaine is final and irrevocable, predicting it will last only a week this time. A new book of military geniuses excludes Robert E. Lee, but promises a forthcoming list of top steamboats.
In Tuesday's Messenger, a notice from a Nelsonville resident disclaims William Nelson as her son after rumors linked him to gasoline theft from a county roller. She lists her actual son Clarence and three other children, Catherine Betty and clarifies Betty is William’s sister living in Millfield.
A verse column invites readers to contribute with name and address. The poem calls patriots from all regions to answer liberty and defend the nation, urging immediate action and vigilance against threats, with a closing signature by LEDA SAMS.
A fragmented verse by Wanda Jean Cline age 10 from Chauncey Ohio expresses a longing to return home to the hills. The text includes a parenthetical by Mrs Goldie Nelson and a line about not wanting to raise jail birds.
Sue Mary, a stenographer, enters a city group named Youth Progress led by Vera and Nick Alexander. She becomes drawn into campaign work for Fritz while Joe Stefanski pursues her, and she contemplates the thrill and confusion of political activism versus her past life.
Miss Hallene Woods leaves for Grand Rapids to become curator at Kent Scientific Museum. Mr. and Mrs. George Banks return to Cleveland after visiting Edward and Mrs. Banks at 37 Franklin Ave.
Twenty members of the Lostro Band traveled to Parkersburg to perform at the fair. An accident involved W A Casley’s automobile losing a wheel in a collision with a car driven by Dr Howe. Attorney and Mrs Peters drove to Lexington for a brief visit with relatives. R G Page piloted the first airplane to carry mail between New York and San Francisco.
Local residents are listed visiting relatives and attending services in nearby towns. Names include Forrest Dennis, Glenn, Charles Steele of Canal Winchester. Blanche Strausbaugh and Ronnie of Columbus. S. T. Conn and family. Richard Lanning and daughters Dorothy and Edna Sue. Gene Goodin and son Douglas. Nina Davis. Glenna Williams. Rev. Henry Stoody of Corning. W. H. Hoon family. Noah Bray family. Sammie Conn starts a job at Mills Restaurant in Columbus. Rev E J Williams of Lancaster.
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