Raymond Clapper on Europe as a map of empire power
In a Washington column Raymond Clapper likens Europe to Ambrose Bierce’s satire and argues nations act from power interests. He analyzes Turkey Greece Britain and Russia, suggests Britain’s imperial strategy is outdated, and notes a club rule about card room guests reflecting insiders’ exclusivity.
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Washington
Europe
Ambrose Bierce
Moscow
Turkey
Russia
Mediterranean
Bowmania
Munich
Germany
Bosphorus
Dardanelles
Greece
Great Britain
Britain
Suez
Egypt
Palestine
India
Romania
British
Churchill on Hitler Stalin Pact in Collier's Essay
The piece presents Churchill's view that Communism and Nazism are mirrored systems used to enslave masses. He argues the core people are decent despite regimes, highlights the distinction between ruling elites and ordinary citizens, and warns democratic values survive when others blur ideology with power.
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Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Collier's
Hitler
Stalin
Germany
Russia
Karl Marx
Churchill
Hitler speech at Danzig stalls calls for press freedom
Newspaper men noted Hitler argued democracies allow agitation of war and free press while accusing authoritarian states of discipline. He contrasted Germany’s claim to protect freedom of speech with its past control of presses, and cited Soviet Russia and Nazi allies to defend media openness.
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Hitler
Danzig
Germany
Soviet Russia
Quintuple Thanksgiving Idea Sparks Elkader Proclamations
Amid a Thanksgiving date dispute in Elkader Iowa officials and locals consider proclaiming up to five days to mark the holiday. The presidential Nov 23 proclamation governor Nov 30 traditional date and county Nov 16 are cited with talk of Nov 9 and Nov 2.
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Elkader
Clayton County
Europe
America
President’s Vote Question Persists in Embargo Clash
Bruce Catton reports Washington doubts about the neutrality law changes. Isolationists in the Senate push for maintaining the arms embargo, citing pacifist mail and hope to rally antiwar sentiment. The fight will unfold in committee, senate debates, and mass meetings as public pressure grows.
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Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
England
France
Hitler
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
Johnson
Vandenberg
la. Follette
Congress
New York
Information Service Q and A from The Messenger
Questions and Answers from The Messenger Information Bureau cover topics from air travel and skywriting to glow worms and U.S. demographics. Notable entries include details on World’s Fair air capacity, skywriting height, Civil War figures, and Wilson era senators.
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The
Messenger
13Th Street
Washington, D. C
Messenger Bureau
New York World's
United States
Pippy Shute
Henry Augustus Shute
Wlodzimierz Krzyzanowski
75Th
New York Volunteer Regiment
Lincoln
Bull Run
Public Forum letter questions Athens County relief actions
Chauncey resident D. E. Phillips argues in a letter that Mrs. Clark and the Relief Office misled the public about relief orders. He describes a September 24 emergency issue process led by Relief Director Fred Shafer and labor league officials, detailing how about 200 clients’ orders were prepared for September 1.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Athens
Labor Leagues
Fred Shafer
Shafer
Columbus
Relief Office
D. E. Phillips Chauncey
Football Training Myths and Foot Care Advice
Dr Morris Fishbein warns against saltwater soaks and other myths for football conditioning. He urges prompt treatment for skin infections, strict hygiene for uniforms and towels, disinfection of leather gear, dry feet and socks, and regular washing of braces to prevent ringworm and spread among players.
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Morris Fishbein
Poets Corner Veices From Messenger Readers
A reader poem titled Bring a wreath of poppies red laments war in Flanders fields. It asks to lay a wreath for Sammy, a fallen soldier, and urges quiet about battle and death. Signed by Leda Sams with a name and address.
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Messenger
Liberty
Sammy
Flanders Field
Leda Sams
Slimness Linked to Rice Recipe Says Night Club Singer
Atlantic City notes Gypsy Nina the night club singer credits her slim figure to a strange nightly ritual. She claims she eats no rice and instead dumps uncooked rice on the floor each evening and picks up every grain.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Gypsy Nina
Working Wives Cast of Characters and Tensions
Marian, Dan Harkness, Dolly Harkness, and Sally Blake anchor a scene of marital strain and social debate in a 1950s apartment. Marian confronts fear, job insecurity, and a longing for affection as Dolly provides balance while Randy’s views on women in the workforce spark tension.
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Marian Barkness
Dan Harkness
Dolly Harkness
Dan
Sally Blake
Marian
Dolly
Local News Notes from Portland Area Community
Portland notes report visits relatives and neighbors from Reedsville to Columbus. Local moves include Hiatt family relocating from Sidney Durst property to Dana Browning land, Browning family moving to Columbus. Community members attend a birthday dinner for Mrs. Mattie Henderson and a funeral for P. E. Browning with many distant attendees.
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Portland
F.l Miller
Melridge
Reedsville
E. W. Davis
Hiatt
Sidney Durst
Dana Browning
Columbus
Mattie Henderson
R. S. Henderson
Coolville
Harry Pickens
E. J. Henderson
Wheeling
Sheffield
Ala
Eber
Ralph Henderson
Essie Alexander
A. E. Middleswart
Scott
O'Reilly
South Webster
Wilma Henderson
P. E. Browning
John Browning
Small
Russell Thompson
Ruth Treadway
Dale Browning
Zanesville
William Harness
Paden City
B. E. Allen
Neil
Williamstown
Marty Cooper
Lubeck
C. E. Peoples
Lucy Gibbs
Pomsroy
Allie Orbin
Lucile
Goldie Ritchie
J. Lee
Robert
Marietta
Guthrie
Alfred
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the Public Forum
By Galbraith
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Poet's Corner
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Pete Thorpe
Pete
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