Subscription Rates and Notices in The Messenger
Subscription rates listed for various durations and regions including Ohio and overseas. Mentions amendment of rates for six weeks, six months, one year, and two weeks with special overseas pricing. Notices indicate postal handling and second class matter status and reference national representatives and advertising considerations.
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Carriey
Ohio
Messenger
Aphene
Gece
Joke W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
O. Cleveland
Rome
Gossip on height and health in presidential race
The column rebukes gossip about Governor Dewey’s height and President Roosevelt’s health. It argues campaigns should focus on ideas, notes Dewey stands about five eight and Roosevelt, aged 62, is fit to serve. It warns against judging candidates by physical attributes.
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Washington
Dewey
Roosevelt
United States
Stalin
Churchill
America
Germany Will Try It Again by Sigrid Schultz
American correspondent recalls early Nazi rise in Germany, Adolf Hitler's use of propaganda, anti Semitism, and manipulation of dissatisfied citizens. Observes Hitler’s plans to seize power and the role of women and various leaders in building support. Notes arrest of Captain Boehm in 1934 and broader Nazi strategy.
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Germany
Sigrid Schultz
Ier
Tae
Adolf Hitler
Munich
Hitler
Adolf-Viktor von Koerber
Fuehrer
Nazi Germany
Landsberg
Bavaria
George Newton
Chesterhill
Rebecca Jean Webster
Mariet
George Webster
May Williams
Vern Harris
Sharpsburg
Newark
Dana Williams
Boehm Forxample
Shene
Boehm
Reichswehr
Roosevelt shifts stance on foreign force and Iceland
The quotation recalls December 29 1940 when Roosevelt denied sending an expeditionary force abroad and July 7 1941 when he announced U S occupation of Iceland. The contrast marks evolving U S foreign policy as wartime pressures mounted.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Iceland
War fatigue and delay in the western front move
The piece argues that defeat at Arnhem and slow progress after the Siegfried Line have shifted public mood to defeatism. It contrasts wartime optimism with recent setbacks, notes Allied advantages on the western front, and says delays won’t derail the overall campaign planned by Allied Supreme Command.
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Arnhem
Siegfried Line
Cassino
Normandy
Rhine
Churchill
Moscow
Hisenhower
Allied Supreme Command
Wage hikes blamed on politicians to spike the election
A column argues wage increases before the election will harm workers who saved little and will boost prices, while white collar and non-war earners face the worst costs. It accuses the President and Labor Board of using wages to secure votes and warns of a planned political-economic wrecking of the country.
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Washington
Labor Board
OPA
Four weary men form poor company for a dog
A brief humorous note describes four tired men sharing space with a dog, highlighting fatigue and companionship in a light, rural tone. The line stands as a vignette about weathered travelers seeking rest and simple solace.
Letter From Washington heats up Communist charges in PAC ties
The U S Civil Service Commission sent a two page denial to Benjamin Stolberg addressing Stolberg s claim that 110 of 141 National Citizens PAC members were listed as Communist fronts. Stolberg defended his assertion sourcing friends in Washington and unnamed groups, while pressuring for the list.
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Sidney Hillman
National Citizens’ Political Action Committee
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Benjamin Stolberg
New York
Stolberg
National Citizens’ P. A. C
Commission
Denver
Dies Committee
Washington
Ust
Civil Service Commission
Soviet Magazine Criticism of U.S. War Industry Sparks Debate
The piece calls the Republican Party isolationist and pro Axis while noting Soviet gratitude for U.S. arms aid. Critics say the magazine oversteps by attacking major war industries that Russia depends on, risking future support and shipping.
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War
Republican Party
Russia
Dewey victory speech cited as turning point in campaign
A reader letter lauds Tom Dewey after his Oklahoma City speech, calling him a bold, honest, unifying leader who contrasts with Roosevelt. The writer claims the speech marks a campaign turning point and asserts Americans must reclaim their heritage and freedom. Middletown date Sept. 25, signed Chas. B. Timmons.
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the Messenger
Tom Dewey
Oklahoma City
Dewey
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bunker Hill
Gettsyburg
Chateau
Thierry
Spe
Chas. B. Timmons
Middletown
Unclear OCR fragment prompts local note
Fragmentary OCR text references beef, army funds, Argentinian context, and individuals such as Dolores Henderson and W. Williams. Unable to determine a coherent event or headline from the provided passage.
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Arago Igentine
Dolores Henderson
Athens
Dev
Mr. Fields
FDR
Suppression of News Editor and Press Freedom Debate
A pool of actions and opinions trace a push by Congress and major news groups for free non discriminatory access to news sources amid war era censorship. The piece notes a concurrent resolution calling for an international press pact and cites cases of suppression and calls for truth in reporting during Pearl Harbor era. Public notices also reference a local birth and school events with community involvement in Ohio towns.
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the Messenger
Senate
House of the United States Congress
Associated Press
United Press
International News Service
American Newspaper Publishers Association
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Tules
United States
Tice
U. S
Honolulu
Paragraph Letters and Editorials From Roosevelt Editor
A local reader defends F D R against Dewey critics, praises the Democratic cause, and urges support for the President. The letter questions Hoover era price changes and laments overproduction while urging prayer for critics. Also includes poems and a brief note from Annie McIntyre Bartoe of Wilsonville Ohio.
Remembering the Blessenger's Economy Era and Veterans Struggles
The speaker recalls Governor Nelson Rockefeller era economic policies and cuts to veterans benefits, recounting scenes at Dayton Soldiers Home where veterans lacked basic needs. He notes WPA relief disparities, veterans’ hardships, and comparisons of centralization versus county aid during that period.
Deeds of Kindness Verse Column Reflects on Aid
Poet's Corner features verses urging mercy and sympathy as people aid others during disaster. Readers contribute lines about humanity, compassion, and quiet acts of support along life’s journey.
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Bartlett Time Changes for Sunday Services
Bartlett notes October 1 as the start of slow time with Sunday School at 14 a. m and church service at 7 30 p. m. A family dinner honored birthdays of Mrs Carl Secoy and Mrs Herman Cummings and bid farewell to Herman joining the armed services. Delbert Lane, Burma veteran, on furlough with his parents. Local funeral for Isabel Clark attended by relatives.
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Pvt
Delbert Lane
Burma
J. W. Lowe
Lowe
Raymond Ward
Columbus
Don Anderson
Canton
James Johnson
Ranson Gege
Isabel Clark
Treland Sundaw
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