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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1945
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Prime Minister nominee seeks a strong war cabinet to confront potential Russian entry into the Pacific conflict. Elderly Admiral Baron Kantaro Suzuki faces hurdles in forming a defense leadership including high ranking officers.
Tokyo signs a cautious note that a new Japanese war cabinet remains unnamed while reports cite Suzuki as premier-designate and peace feelers possible. MacArthur forces push in the Philippines and Okinawa with heavy air and sea actions. numbers show substantial Allied gains and Japanese losses, including dozens of ships sunk and aircrews killed or wounded.
Mrs. Nancy Louisa McGregor age 88 mother of Miss Virgie Major a teacher in Middle Port schools died at her home in Wikesville Thursday. Funeral services likely Sunday with interment at Poplar Ridge Cemetery. She had been living with her daughter for the past year.
Republican vice presidential candidate John W. Bricker denounces the Bretton Woods plan as unsound and an invitation for nations to delay tackling their own economic issues. He spoke before the Chamber of Commerce of New York.
Washington AP reports John L. Lewis and soft coal operators faced a final bargaining meeting with a government seizure threat looming. War Labor Board signals possible seizure to end strikes, as 40 percent idle in Ohio and 40,000 miners idle nationwide. UMWA pushes new runs to pits in Western Pennsylvania.
DEEP RIVER Iowa 47 A 28 year old farm woman apparently worried over the draft fatally burned her self and three children yesterday Poweshiek County Coroner said The wife Elsie Krakow poured gasoline and set fire to her six weeks old baby Michael Carol and Mary Ann then ignited her clothing The tragedy was discovered by the husband Carl Krakow who was working near the house Mary Ann died about six hours later
Red Cross reports over 5,000 families evacuated as Natchitoches residents join volunteers with shovels and sacks to shore up the town. New danger spots appear along the Red River tributary as floodfront fears rise across the region.
Washington reports total casualties since war start at 892 909 with Army losses 798 383 and Navy 94 526. An increase of 20 047 since last week. Also notes the 28th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I and a fire destroying a three story brick store beside a bank, with losses estimated at 115 000.
Washington lawmakers discuss restricting youth under 19 from combat and extending the Selective Service Act while nurse draft legislation awaits action. Sen Johnson warns expiration may come May 15 though Hull urges maintaining war effort, linking to a pending U S Mexico water treaty.
The article reports Allied leaders debating the fastest path to end WWII Europe with Hitler's removal seen as key. Moscow’s move against Japan raises expectations of Soviet involvement in the Pacific after the Nazi threat subsides, while MacArthur and Nimitz plan Pacific offensives and joint chiefs direct strategy.
Washington report says red ration points are sold freely in New York City for six dollars weekly. Senator Wheeler reports data to the Senate agriculture committee, noting a large meat black market and plans for an on the scene House investigation.
American Fifth Army troops push through mountains near the Italian west coast and gain almost two miles north of Azzana as heavy fighting continues. Near Porta, forces from Strettoia were driven back by a Nazi counterattack. Initial reports did not confirm if the action was part of a major offensive.
Allied forces drive east toward Weser and Hannover with U S First Army breaking ground on a 22 mile advance. Ninth Army armor crosses the river near Hamelin as Berlin approaches and Bremen looms. Luftwaffe and rail targets face heavy bomb and ground assaults amid rapid German retreat.
Ohio fruit belts report light and spotty frost damage to peaches plums and cherries after a night with freezing temperatures as low as 26 in Akron. Earlier warm spells had promoted budding which growers hope will limit overall losses with warmer weather predicted by the government forecaster.
In Sandusky Ohio William Woodward, Erie county's last surviving Civil War veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday. He enlisted at 16 in the 4th Ohio Division and fought at Chickamauga. Conflicting war fronts report Allied advances from Arnheim to Vienna and ongoing Soviet push into Vienna’s periphery.
B O Skinner of Marysville labels Senate Bill 139 an opportunistic war emergency rush to color oleomargarine yellow. He warns the measure would threaten postwar farm security by permitting yellow coloring, undermining consumer butter imitation safeguards.
Ernest Kovacs, 16, was indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury for second degree murder in the February shooting of 16 year old Carmella Ventriglio. In a confession the youth said he fired at the girl because she made a good target.
Fifteen two family dwelling units will move down the Ohio River today from Point Pleasant enroute to Charlestown Indiana on barges towed by the Steamer Arthur Hilder of Cincinnati.
Interior Secretary Ickes backs a 50 percent increase in gasoline allotments as Deputy Petroleum Administrator Davies notes a plan tied to a powder plant project. The proposal targets civilian use with an expected rise of 100000 to 200000 barrels daily, affecting workers connected to Neighborgall Inc. and related facilities.
Moscow announces end of the five year nonaggression treaty with Japan. Russian officials say Japan allied with Hitler and aiding Germany in the Soviet war. Tokyo notes suggest the move may portend a broader breach in relations as observers weigh the implications.
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