No One Man Rule in Crisis Speech Draws Debate
The piece argues Roosevelt seeks one man rule by inviting Republicans and administration leaders to conferences before a special session. It cautions that such unity could bypass Congress and empower the executive, comparing it to a dictatorial move. It urges Congress to resist measures that undermine sovereign rights.
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Roosevelt
Congress
America
Knox
London
Raymond Moley
United States
Washington
Neutrality debate risks war as Congress weighs policy
The discussion on American neutrality stretches weeks as Congress weighs policy shifts. Analysts say Roosevelt may signal a move toward war while public calm is urged. Observers warn arms sales could trigger domestic sabotage and push the United States toward conflict with Germany Italy Russia and Japan.
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Poland
Europe
Asia
Congress
Roosevelt
Germany
Russia
Balkan States
United States
Italy
Japan
Washington
Stalin
Hitler
France
England
Raymond Clapper Warns Against Fatalistic Drive to War
In a Washington commentary, Raymond Clapper argues the 44 percent pausing toward war under a Gallup poll signals danger but warns the United States can stay out. He notes historic conquests and urges focusing on defending the Western Hemisphere rather than risking continental conflict.
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Washington
Gallup
England
France
United States
Europe
Great Britain
Britain
Paris
World
India
Cape of Good Hope
South Africa
Malta
Mediterranean
Bruce Catton on blockades and Civil War echoes
Bruce Catton surveys Washington as he compares the 1863 Civil War blockade to the 1914 Anglo German blockade. He recalls the Springbok seizure and cargo case, noting Lincoln’s broad blockade and later U S protests under Bryan and Lansing as tensions rose over wartime commerce. The piece ties past and present blockades and reports a current British seizure of an American ship bound for a German port.
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Washington
Nassau
Bahamas
Sonoma
London
Robert E. Lee
Chancellorsville
New York
U. S. District Court
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Germany
Lincoln
Confederacy
U. S
Holland
Denmark
William Jennings Bryan
Robert Lansing
America
England
Spy networks in Americas threaten U S policy and war risk
Congressional investigators reveal dictators' organizations built in the United States and the Western Hemisphere. The White House cash and carry munitions plan could worsen espionage threats. Sabotage and covert plans by Hitler's group loom, urging Congress to act as a brake on war-momentum.
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United States
Hitler
Washington
Congress
Questions and Answers from The Messenger Bureau
Information column answers varied queries from Phi Beta Kappa headquarters in New York to how to clean soiled cards and safety of Special Delivery letters. It covers German Bund units, German population by religion, airline licenses, and Antarctic navigation limits with concise official responses.
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Phi Beta Kappa
United Chapters
E. 44Th St
New York City
Bund
United States
Germany
Antarctic Ocean
Antarctic
South Pole
Kiwanians Back Hoover for Lieutenant Governor in Hillcrest Meet
Kiwanians held a Hillscrest Inn pep session to boost T. N. Hoover candidacy for lieutenant governor in this district. Chauncey district lists fifteen mines for work with Poston No. 6 and Black Diamond reopening. Funeral plans set for Mr. and Mrs. Homer K. Johnson killed in an Alexandria Virginia auto crash. son Homer Jr. staying with grandparents A. N. and Mrs. Johnson.
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Hillcrest Inn
T. N. Hoover
Chauncey District
Black Diamond
Homer K. Johnson
Alexandria
Homer Jr
A. N. Johnson
Swimming and Ear Infections From Water Breathing Advice
Dr. H M Taylor of Jacksonville wins the Casselberry Prize for research showing swimming invades a non adapted environment for humans. He urges exhale through the nose under water and inhale through the mouth above water to maintain nasal pressure and protect sinuses and Eustachian tubes. Swimmers should dive with a deep mouth inhale and slow nose exhale to reduce sinus and ear infections. use rubber stoppers as water barriers and avoid prolonged skin contact with water to prevent infections.
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H. M. Taylor
Jacksonville
Fla
American Laryngological Association
Taylor
Community clergy changes and alumni reforms at Athens
Dr. C. L. Strecker was returned as pastor of the First Methodist Church in Athens. Rev. Robert Bowden led the Central Ave. Church. Ohio University enrollments reached 900. Prof. C. L. Mart zolff was installed as alumni secretary. Belford Nelson, Wescott Roach, Donald Hibbard and James Laverty returned to Athens, with the first three reentering Ohio University.
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C. L. Strecker
First Methodist Church
Athens
Robert Bowden
Central Ave
Ohio University
C. L. Martzolff
Belford Nelson
Wescott Roach
Donald Hibbard
James Laverty
Darrel Sams
Chicago
Minnesota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Late Summer Garden by Laura B. Foster
Poem describes a hot late summer scene in Columbus Ohio with vivid imagery of a sunlit garden. It depicts scorched fruit bees restless vines bugs and withered corn while sunflowers shade iron weeds and a cat naps near the gate.
Grange to Initiate Members Saturday Evening
COOLVILLE-Troy Grange will meet Saturday evening September 23 for initiation and deputy master inspection. Members should bring sandwiches and apple pie. Troy High School formed its Girls Glee Club with officers Lucille Reed president Edith Martin secretary treasurer and Charlene Bingman librarian.
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Coolville
Troy Grange
Bethel Ladies Aid
R. M. Gordon
Neva Doak
Marietta
E. H. Stout
Clyde Parrish
Alfred Parrish
Parkersburg
H. C. Parish
Belle Milhoan
Winfield Russell
Delaware
Russell
Howell's Grove
Virgene Pollock
Harland Russell
Columbus
W. A. Bingman
Ruth Russell
J. L. Shephard
Linda
W.W. Burton
Carl Lockhart
Welch
W. Va
Hope Walden
Frank Miller
Sistersville
Ella Wise
May Tenthorey
Burr Oak Briefs
Burr Oak items note a Spencer Ridge Church home coming on Sunday October 1 with an all day basket dinner at noon. Also: Mr. and Mrs. John Dodgson and family visited Grant Post Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Faye Ivers and family visited the William Frazier home. Mrs. Flossie Ball of Wrightstown stayed with her aunt Mrs. Eva Ivers last week.
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Burr Oak
Spencer Ridge Church
John Dodgson
Grant Post
Faye Ivers
William Frazier
Flossie Ball
Wrightsytown
Eva Ivers
Weekend Rift Between Marian and Dan Harkness
Marian, feeling neglected as Dan spends Sunday with friends, battles loneliness and resentment while Dolly prepares for a date. The couple clashes after Dan arrives home late, exposing Marian’s insecurity and a rift that ends with Dan declaring he may turn away, setting up a confrontation to be continued.
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Marian
Dan
Bill Sands
Dolly
Randy
Dan Harkness
Public Forum welcomes signed letters to the editor
The Public Forum invites readers to submit signed letters on current events. Writers must provide a signature for publication and keep comments concise to allow multiple contributions in a single day.
Chauncey Voters Urged to Back Waterworks Plan
D. E. Phillips of Chauncey calls residents to support a local waterworks and sewage project. He compares Chauncey to Athens and explains bond funding with five percent locally, seventy-five percent federal, urging neighbors to unite for the municipal upgrade.
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the Messenger
Chauncey Village
Chauncey
Athens
Will
D. E. Phillips
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs West In Rural Albany
A birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. West was hosted at Worley Wests home with many relatives present. Residents including the West family, Collins, Bolton, Bodkin, and Sickers joined gatherings around meals and visits while several relatives traveled from Piqua and Athens. Floyd Bolton remained in Sheltering Arms Hospital in critical condition.
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Albany R. D. No. 1
G. W. Collins
Harley Collins
Lancaster
Dale Scott
Lucile Carpenter
George Scott
Preston Bolton
James Bodkin
Arnold Bolton
Tommy
Piqua
Eana Bolton
Mr. Bolton
Floyd Bolton
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Harold Sherlock
Betty Joe
Bettina Collins
George Davis
Londonderry
Davis
Black
Pasetor
Townshouse Church
Athens
W. P. Collins
Gladys Sams
Pearly West
Arlene
Eloise
Merwin Mansfield
Lake Hope
Zaleski
Belle Fought
Earl Baughman
Pomona Grange
New Marshfield
Fred Elliott
Guy Wingett
Etta Elliott
Gerald Sickers
Delmar Sams
Long 80 Foot Sled Built in Fond du Lac for Alaska Mines
The Michler company unveils an 80 foot long sled weighing over 9000 pounds. The diesel powered craft will be used by an Alaskan mining company. The feature highlights the project as a world class marvel in sled design.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Michler Company
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