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United Press National
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Ihe
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Ohio
Jesse James
Kearney
United States
Boston
Mass
Rome
Ambrose of
Milan
Ambrose
London
Texas
Herbert Hoover
Congress
Hoover
Clappers Warns Against Queens Honorary Deputy Sheriffs
Raymond Clapper condemns the 1,200 special and honorary deputy sheriffs in Queens County. He argues such squads threaten free speech, warn against a local witch hunt, and urge continued open debate before war or embargo decisions. He praises the FBI’s restraint and calls for preserving democratic discussion.
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Washington
Queens County
N. Y
Queens
New York Herald-Tribune
Europe
Roosevelt
G-Men
Hitler
Stalin
Germany
Russia
OGPU
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Frank Murphy
Straightening Out Western Hemisphere Policy Nears
A Pan American conference in Panama tests how the United States and its allies handle foreign policy amid European war. The piece argues Americans face a unity of stance on neutrality and defense, and questions current leadership aims as the hemisphere seeks a coherent approach.
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Panama
Americas
United States
Congress
China
Hitler
White House
Build Up Amid War Demand Lifts Production and Jobs
The piece argues that wartime price gains, though not a boom, will boost production in steel coal and grains, create jobs, and stimulate repairs and construction. It contends higher grain prices help farmers, mining improves, and the United States should build up as other nations pull apart.
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United States
Europe
German consulate calls Jewish technicians home to Germany
The United Press reports a Belgian German consulate notice inviting doctors engineers and technicians of German nationality to return to Germany regardless of race. The move could target Jews, removing trained personnel from Belgium as Hitler seeks to rebuild. The author doubts many will accept the offer.
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United Press
Belgium
Germany
Hitler
A Ghost Walks Bergdoll Faces Army Court Martial
A dramatic report on Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, heir of German brewer stock, who dodged the draft as war looms in Europe. The army court martial convenes to try him amid public tension and talk of national duty.
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Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Bergdoll
Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene
Washington observers say a European wartime boom has not yet caused a nationwide skilled labor shortage. AFL notes 15 percent metal trades unemployment, unevenly spread, with shortages likely temporary. CIO cites 50,000 skilled and 50,000 unskilled unemployed in electrical and radio trades, plus 10,000 machinists willing to move for aircraft jobs, while auto industry shows displacements and potential retraining as a remedy.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Metal Trades
United States
AFL
CIO
Bergdoll in September 1939 Ghost of 1918 Returns
The text recalls Adolf Bergdoll who fled to Germany, married, raised a family, and came back to the United States just before a new war. It asserts his conduct draws little sympathy, his plea to face any penalty, and views him as a pathetic, unreal remnant from 1918 as war looms again in 1939.
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Germany
United States
Bergdoll
Questions and Answers from The Messenger Bureau
Information column presents Q and A on topics including metal use in the auto industry national postal rates street letter boxes and the origin of the Rome proverb. It notes hoover salary reductions and general government wage cuts during 1932 with specifics on figures and dates.
Old Virginia Creeper Poem Recalls Childhood Ties
Poet’s Corner accepts verses with name and address. In Old Virginia Creeper, a child’s memory returns to a cottage under a creeping vine whose foliage frames a childhood angel. Mrs. Nora C. Hesson, 28 Moore Ave., Athens, Ohio, signs the poem.
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Nora C. Hesson
Moore Ave
Athens
Ohio
War Veterans Republican Club to Host Open Forum Series
Letter from Harry (Buck) Kelley of Nelsonville praises War Veterans Republican meeting Sept 10 and credits committee members Morrison Wilson Cornell Wharton Queen for organizing. Announces future open meetings with speakers Tom Jenkins and Lieut. Governor Paul Herbert and invites public participation.
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the Messenger
Lewis
Coolville
War Veterans Republican
Morrison
Wilson
Cornell
Wharton and
Queen
War Veterans Republican Club
Tom Jenkins
Paul Herbert
Harry
Buck) Kelley
Nelsonville
Health Hints on Football Injury Risks and Preseason Exams
A study across 22 universities reports football as the sport with the most injuries among 44 000 participants. It stresses preseason physical exams focused on heart health and disease history and notes typical weight loss during games and the need to regain weight within 24 hours.
Working Wives cast of characters in a tense party
Marian and Dan drift through their 12th anniversary as friends and guests. Amy Ellen’s poverty story stirs Marian while Dolly’s glow masks emptiness. Randy Means flirts with Carma, Dolly contemplates a dinner, and Marian confronts her unfulfilling marriage.
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Marian Harkness
Dan Harkness
Dolly Harkness
Dan
Sally Blake
Marian
Amy Sands
Sands
Amy
Bill
Randy
Dolly
Amy Ellen
Carma
Amy Elien
Pete
Randy Means
Coolville News: church, school, and social notes
Torch Social And Personal reports a Lady's Aid gathering at Mrs. Pet Hueston’s home. Rev. E B Dean is returned to Coolville Charge. School opens Sept 5 with teachers Mrs EB Alden and Mrs James Malone. Many residents and visitors noted including trips east to the World’s Fair and Washington DC. Property transfers and local moves are listed along with church delegates and a birthday gathering at Vienna.
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Methodist Church
Ladies Aid Society
Pet Hueston
E. B. Dean
Coolville
EB. G. Alden
James Malone
Elma Dewees
George, Lyle and
Bobbie
Washington, D. C
A. B. Bean
Elmer Tom
Athens
Russell Bailey
Howard Dewees
Cyrus Jones
The
Baptist Church
Marietta Baptist Association
Gravel Hill Church
Eva Griffin
Alma Jones
Harry Runnion
R. J. Runnion
L. A. Person
Pomeroy
Orange tree breaks wall to spread roots in California
In Butte County California the historic first planted orange tree is expanding its root system prompting the county supervisors to order the removal of a protective wall that restrained its growth.
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Bidwell Bar
Cal
California
Butte County
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