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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1943
Page
4
A fragmented page lists newspaper association memberships and advertising terms. It shows circulation agencies and rates for subscriptions and servicemen with varying durations, plus postal classifications and national representatives.
In a national discussion, critics argue the phrase work or fight pressures deferments and public resentment. Experts suggest a civilian manpower system to mobilize essential production, with a civilian reserve and insignia for those in aircraft plants and other war industries.
President Roosevelt calls National Newspaper Week a reminder to rededicate to the freedom to think speak and write the truth. He praises the free press as essential ballast helping the nation weather wartime strain.
A columnist declares the home front has reached wartime strain. He criticizes complacent shoppers blaming government and urges hard choices, belt tightening, and shared sacrifice as Americans face shortages and mobilize for war.
Response to the war needs of the American Red Cross has been satisfactory in Athens County and adjoining counties. Meigs County received national recognition for its record as one of the first to go over the top in the state. Soldiers on furlough report Red Cross services at home and abroad as blood donors are found and families learn of a son’s service. The Red Cross remains a vital link between civilians and service members, with strong civilian support for its war time mission.
The National Safety Council urges practical sticker placement to avoid vision obstruction. Hide federal use stamps behind the rear-view mirror and reserve the left rear window for mileage stickers while placing state and city registrations at the windshield edge and inspection stamps at the upper right.
The A F of L Machinists contract at Warner and Swasey in Cleveland lacks a closed shop. To meet wartime needs, about 350 volunteers from education and professional fields work four hour shifts, ordered to join or quit. most joined reluctantly while some quit. The union admits no right to enforce membership but uses peer pressure.
Raymond Clapper notes both Britain and the United States publish detailed ideas for postwar currency stability. The British propose an international clearing union using bancor, while the Americans seek an international stabilization fund with a five billion dollar gold asset base. Both emphasize national policy freedom and mutual advantage.
The Athens Messenger invites signed letters to the Public Forum commentary column. Readers are urged to keep letters brief so multiple contributions can appear daily.
James R. Sowther of Reedsville writes in The Messenger opposing a April strike for two dollars a day raise for miners. He argues higher coal costs burden the poor and urges living to all, noting his own long mining background and nearing age of eighty by April 20.
A British committee led by Prof. H. Stanley Jevons calls to halt bombing of civilians while preserving strikes on military targets. The writer argues deliberate attacks on noncombatants are illegal and barbaric but notes Cologne’s factories supplied weapons for the war, risking Allied lives and civilian suffering.
Syracuse scene recalls Rev J L Buckley birthday tributes at Asbury Methodist Church with gifts from Teckla Hess H L Holter and Frieda Fields and lay leader Bernice Stowe. Other notes mention W S C S meeting at the church and local residents taking furloughs jobs and moves.
Columbus reports the Ohio Legislature will issue 600 guest tickets for Cantor Eddie Rickenbacker’s address to the House and Senate at 10 p m Eastern War Time Monday. The event highlights wartime morale efforts and honors aviator Eddie Rickenbacker.
In a Congress address President Roosevelt urged creating a Tennessee Valley Authority to implement a broad program for industrial and economic development of the South. The note follows international hints of a debt moratorium as June 15 payment deadline nears. Reverend Father F X Clark of Holy Cross Glouster died April 9 1933. Miss Lillian Kittle of Athens attends Kappa Beta convention at Butler University Indiana. Edward and Mrs Algeo of Athens announce birth of daughter Margaret Ann.
Allison Topping sails to Guatemala to run her father’s chicle plantation while Barry Field tries to dissuade her. A midnight note and a reunion on deck lead to apologies and renewed tension as Renaldo, the plantation attorney, enters the scene.
The Q A format notes Nazis failing to secure full oil output from Romania and estimates poker hands below one pair. It states Nazis get about half the estimated capacity and cites 1 302 540 hands out of 2 598 960 as below one pair.
Chesterhill notes report the funeral service for Mrs. Jennie Stubbs Crew 72 at Stone Funeral Home after a heart attack. Survivors include one daughter seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren with interment in Chesterhill Cemetery. Other items mention real estate transfers navy enlistment news and local movements of residents and defense workers.
S H Volpe deeded 104.23 acres in Section 24 Raccoes Township to Howard and Lou Fellore with a 3500 consideration. P L Stewart of Kentucky recently bought the Kraus farm, 173 acres, in Raccoes Township on Route 5. Willard Grover handled the transfer.
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