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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1939
Page
4
The piece argues the United States will emerge as the world’s creditor after the war and must decide how to use its vast gold holdings and production capacity. It warns that leadership will press on, unemployment will recur after conflicts, and neutrality offers both opportunity and risk as America shapes postwar rebuilding and economic policy.
The piece argues Americans face a world where Hitler Stalin and other powers seize territories for spoils while nations debate roles. It contrasts European and Asian ambitions with the American ideal of fair dealing and questions the United States' place in a shifting global balance. It notes Poland, the Philippines, and protectorate ideas as part of the new international reality.
An editorial argues for strict driving cautions citywide noting East State Street fatality, slower speeds at town edges, and 1920 era center city speeds. It credits reduced speeding in Athens after officials changed duties and highlights youths on motorcycles as main offenders.
A Texas man proclaims Hitler as his nephew amid a cache of old time gags and political frugality. The piece notes a politician who filed a campaign expense report of two cents and weds wary humor to public trust.
In a viewpoint on U.S. neutrality, Henry Ford’s stance is critiqued as foolish while arguing the new Senate draft tightens cash and carry and broad safeguards. The piece notes loopholes, danger zones, and stronger reports to Congress, aiming to keep belligerents from exploiting open American commerce.
Bruce Catton notes an extraordinary session in an inactive Congress limited to the neutrality issue awaiting Senate action. He observes House recesses with little business and a mood of nonwarlike restraint, while volunteers seek roles in resolving the global crisis. A Massachusetts woman offers herself for public sacrifice to end the war if Europe calls it off.
A reader Q and A feature from The Messenger Information Bureau answers questions on antimony uses in industry mirror light reflection limits Roosevelt appointees and backgrounds psychiatric specialist addresses origin of a Euripides proverb capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800 Philadelphia Bryn Mawr college status and gender definition.
Public forum accepts current events letters to the column. Writers must sign names, signatures appear with each contribution. Letters should be brief to fit multiple items per day.
Agnes Clark of Glouster writes in The Messenger detailing alleged waste at the Athens County Relief office. She claims July August expenditures reached about twelve thousand dollars monthly, far higher than during the worst prior year, and cites misuses of red and green posting cards, missing clothing and rice, and favored individuals receiving surplus commodities.
E R Lash sent buckeyes to E W Reenie of Grand Junction Colorado to share a Western view of the buckeye. Mr and Mrs Frank E Goldsberry toured the East while Mrs M L Kimmey spoke at Carpenter Experiment Farm homecoming. Ohio University started a new course Contemporary Thought with Prof George Starr Lasher.
Twenty years ago Eva W Henry was elected president of the Athens WCTU. Other officers named were Lavenia W Sloane Mary E Richards Helen C Lawrence and Clara McAdoo. The piece notes a YM YW reception and War-Stamps quota of 750 in 1919. A terrapin with carved initials of Elmer Bingman was found on Thelma Bingmans grandfather's Troy Township farm.
Dietary experts and officials from the League of Nations and U S nutrition groups back a quart of milk daily for those up to 24 years old. Dr H C Sherman reports growth and vigor benefits, while Dr Lydia J Roberts notes added milk accelerates child growth beyond those not receiving the extra pint. Milk supplies essential dietary elements and supports pregnant and nursing women.
Poetry excerpt by Bent Clouston speaks of hope and a hidden place where longings are found. It suggests faith as the guiding key to entering a bright gate, amid mist and unseen paths. The piece centers on spiritual ascent and inner conviction.
Marian fears Carma will explode when she sees Pete and Julie at the club. Pete defends Carma, while Marian sees trouble brewing as Carma arrives with a shady escort. The table scene hints at a public blowup to come, with Marian powerless to intervene.
Troy High School seniors choose Charlene Bingman as president Alma Chap man as vice president Murl Jackson as secretary John Kayser treasurer Leland Daugherty historian Everett Webb reporter with colors Blue and Gold. Juniors elect Raymond Fairchild president Lucile Reed vice president Marguerite Clark secretary Betty Shanks treasurer Edith Martin historian colors Red and White flower Red carnation. Community obituaries and social notices follow including Fred J Barth death Bucyrus and family travel to funeral. Additional local visits and gatherings noted at Newberry Needle club and farms Bureaus.
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