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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1939
Page
3
Raymond Clapper argues that Congress must freely debate and judge the administration's recommendations before voting, highlighting democracy’s uniqueness and the duty to test policies with intelligent dissent, mentioning Senator Borah's warnings about repealing the arms embargo.
An analysis predicts Germany and Russia will carve Poland into a buffer as they press expansion in the west and southeast. The piece traces renewed German and Soviet aims since 1918, notes possible wider alliances, and warns Americans miss the looming cautionary signals.
A survey by four national associations covering 138 systems with over 33 000 stores and 3 billion in annual sales shows newspapers attract almost 58 percent of ad spending. Drug chains use 2.24 percent, groceries 56.53 percent, general merchandise 51.35 percent, with radio at 4.3 percent. Small-town papers are read cover to cover by subscribers.
Economists say the European war will not rapidly lift American business conditions. Demand for clothing cotton and luxuries will fall as Europe buys less from the United States, while export grain and meat prices rise. Some industries may gain while many workers in nonessential manufacturing lose jobs. Overall exports and imports balance out in the near term.
Officials in Germany stage lectures for foreigners to obscure internal policies. The government worries natives might revolt if full details emerge. Kansas City police bathe pet goldfish in salt water each Saturday night, a practice paralleled by long use with mackerel.
The piece recalls Sen Robert M La Follette senior's 1917 stand against automatic presidential backing as the Senate voted for war with Germany. It contrasts that stance with modern calls for bipartisanship and warns against hysteria in judging presidential policy.
Bruce Catton assesses Sumner Welles the under secretary of state poised to represent the United States at the Panama peace conference. The piece notes his striking presence, evolving views, and contested reputation as a diplomat tied to Latin America, the New Deal, and Roosevelt’s circle.
A satirical take notes breakfast hungry sponsors in European conflict and jokes an Ohio town paints fire plugs in school colors for banners at the big game. It mentions a California mining town getting its first movie theater with demand for double features and sluice boxes.
The Messenger Information Bureau provides historical Q and A items on topics including alcohol sources in 1938, first steam railway with regular passenger service, Roosevelt Shakespeare quotations during the steel strike, King James I's reputation, Roosevelt's veto of the Patman Bonus Bill, U S petroleum exports to Japan, number of college graduates, astrology inquiries, and Germany’s League of Nations entry and withdrawal dates.
After a two month absence in the East, Ena Nelson resumes duties as Athens County Clerk of Courts. Plans were discussed for a new bridge over the Hocking River south of Athens. “Bull Drummond” advertised as a 100 per cent talking picture played at the Majestic.
A 20 year old Messenger ad shows United States Salvage Company selling Army and Navy Paint olive drab camouflage colors and aeroplane varnish. Miss Letitia Walburn of Athens ran the normal school at West Lafayette near Coshoc ton. Dr G D Swett died in Albany. Syracuse Salt Works in Pomeroy prepared to resume after years idle. Fred H Moorehead of Athens in charge.
Maggie Cook of New Pittsburg Ohio writes about perceived manipulation of school systems by county officials led by Mr Dillon and others. She attacks the neglect of Murray City schools and fears consolidation with nearby districts, urging residents to demand better governance and local involvement.
Messenger readers invited to submit verses with name and address. Excerpt from Ben T. Clouston notes a bookish line of poems titled Love and what its price means. Implicit themes of moonbeams star dust and dreams appear in verse.
German shirt makers reduce fabric by two inches to save material and imports. The new shirts will be shorter than American and English versions and sit roughly between current styles and women's blouses in length.
Marian Harkness a working wife endures a restless morning after her anniversary party Dan Harkness her husband is distant Dolly Harkness his widowed sister in law Sally Blake a young ambitious stenographer A Sunday absence and a note fuel Marian's fear of losing Dan while Dolly hints at golf linked business Dan and Bill Sands entertain possible changes in their marriage and social circle.
Western Reserve University and Oregon students dislike organs such as brains and livers and items like shellfish and certain vegetables. Men favor cucumbers and tuna while women know more foods. unfamiliar items include leeks and okra and some aversions stem from sentiment or health beliefs.
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