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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1943
Page
6
The Athens Messenger lists publisher and staff details with association memberships and auditing bodies. It notes subscription rates by mail and carrier, and lists national representation, circulation acknowledgments, and obituary notices pricing guidance.
Nationwide effort begins April 12 to raise 13 billion dollars through war bonds. Treasury officials and Allied Newspaper Council urge rapid purchases to curb inflation and channel funds into government securities. Public participation encouraged across all trades to support the effort.
The text contrasts William Green of the AFL opposing a general draft as involuntary servitude with soldiers who serve without pay or overtime. It argues politics taints labor policy and that soldiers accept duty loyalties, noting a perceived gap between civilian drafts and military service.
War Department data reverse earlier claim of twelve million acres bought by the Army. Only six million acres were purchased, with the larger figure representing transfers from other federal agencies. The purchased land surpasses several states in area and reduces tax-producing potential.
The piece praises 43 year old aluminum worker Lloyd Converse for 20 miles through a blizzard and two eight hour shifts in sub zero weather. It argues for a significant medal to inspire American war workers and to honor his dedication as a soldier of industry.
A fragment notes a duty to walk without going opposite directions, staying alert for something that never occurs. The text mentions Miami Beach and unclear force or place references, rendering a cryptic, inert assignment with no concrete outcome.
Washington analysis argues the Bankhead Bill veto tests inflation control amid war. It notes President Roosevelt’s clash with John L. Lewis and farm bloc power, warning that overriding the veto could boost labor and farm influence and risk economic chaos.
Raymond Clapper argues all parties share blame for tax legislation breakdown. He says Treasury and Ways and Means mismanaged and politicized the issue, hindering a pay as you go plan and leaving taxpayers uncertain about how taxes should be collected. He predicts months of delay with an aged committee chair and obstructive administration.
Irving Karr of Syracuse argues in The Messenger that miners deserve a two dollar per day raise and that government priceSupport should raise coal prices to fund higher pay. He notes miners struggle while other goods rise, urging public support and newspaper space to explain miners’ plight.
Mr and Mrs Paul Robinson hosted guests Sunday including Mrs Robinsons brothers Ralph Joe Irene and Jo Ann Mantle. Several families from Athens Colum bus Dutch Ridge and Tuppers Plains visited or hosted meals with the Swishers, Aligns and Archers amid overall weekend social activity.
Mr and Mrs Charles Stump learn their son Pvt Clifford Stump has been transferred to Huntsville Texas and promoted to Private First Class while attending a clerical school He was recently stationed at Miami Beach Florida Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs De Watts and son Mr and Mrs J C Landis Columbus and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Blum Logan Private Kenneth Stump spent ten days with his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Stump Eleanor Bray Barberton visited Lorrane Jewett and Madaline Starrett Scott Ogens visited Mrs Dora Collins Jerald Williams now a 2nd Lieutenant has moved from Schenectady New York to Madison Wisconsin Ralph Jewett has been ill Mrs Elston Mace visiting Columbus Martha Breeze and her son Thurman stopped by Ralph Jewett’s home this week
The Plains notes announce the arrival of a 124 pound son named Gilbert Gene born March 26 to Mr and Mrs Oakey Phillips. Grandparents are Mrs Kate Bishop of Upper Sandusky and Mr and Mrs Ephraim Huston.
Lila Harrison and Barry Fielding sail under fog toward war time danger. A debutante named Allison Topping taunts Lila while Barry debates Guatemala and a chicle plantation. As tensions rise, a tense farewell on the dock ends with a promise of continuation.
Questions and Answers cover Venizelos birth on Crete and his multiple terms as prime minister. They explain why whole grain cereals matter today including their protein minerals and low cost. A brief note on moire pattern production discusses moistening folding and pressured hydraulic processing that creates the wave-like interlaced design.
LETART FALLS The wses will give a short program at the church Thursday night for the public. Plans were made for the annual Easter bazaar to be held April 24 at the Community Building. Sale of War Stamps at the local school amounted to $68.25 in the last two weeks.
Divorce action of Dorothy Daugherty of Stockport versus Lyle Daugherty, charged with wilful absenting, heard by Judge Riecker and taken under advisement. Also suit for 144 dollars filed by B F Floyd against D R Singer for work on a form, in York township. Probate notes list estate values, wills, and administrators for multiple Bristol and Malta township estates.
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