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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1944
Page
4
A damaged column mixes names and snippets of church, poetry, and social notes with a bold policy editorial urging harsh punishment for German war crimes. It argues that allies should avoid overreach and let victims pursue justice, warning against universal German guilt and advocating decisive action against Nazi leaders.
The column presents a reader verse titled A Cat's Dream by Bessie M. Gorslene. It narrates a Persian night dream of love and reunion across realms, ending with the speaker meeting a princess again in a destined afterlife. The piece reflects a lyrical romance with vivid imagery and a reflective ending.
Cordell Hull announces a war aims and peace plan aimed at preventing World War III and keeping military action under civilian oversight. The policy emphasizes unity among the United States Great Britain China and Russia, while inviting bipartisan congressional input to shape a concrete proposal for an enduring international organization.
Secretary Hull warns stability in Europe hinges on France's unity as De Gaulle ousts Giraud, ruling the army, and pushes the Committee of National Liberation as the sole provisional government. Loyalists vs Vichy factions threaten postwar France with possible trials and bloodshed once Axis control ends. General Eisenhower would need unfettered command.
House Minority Leader Joseph Martin appoints a 25 member tax study group, signaling possible GOP control after the next election. The move aims to prepare for postwar taxation and revise the complex tax system, while showing constructive steps after earlier opposition without alternatives.
On April 14 marks the 50th anniversary of the first public kinetoscope display. Lombard rented ten peep-show devices, set them in a New York shoe shop, charging a quarter per view to fund his dinner, taking 120 dollars for the impromptu premiere. Edison’s lawyer urged patenting in Europe, but Edison declined saying it wasn’t worth 150 dollars.
A new British security ruling blocks American soldiers from writing to lonely hearts clubs and bans chain letters, aiming to shield invasion plans from leaks. Critics call censorship harsh, but supporters hope the policy may join postwar peace terms.
Peter Edson outlines fears that 9,000,000 acres of government owned farmland could flood the market after the war. While some tracts will stay, consignments at Camp Stewart, Jefferson Proving Ground and Camp Pine loom. A plan to break up land into 20 to 40 acre units would offer long term credit with preference to former owners, veterans, or small farmers.
Chicago report cites Owen M. Richards of the American Dairy Association urging vigorous advertising and research to prevent a postwar slump. He warned of a potential 10 to 15 billion pounds of surplus milk unless markets expand. OSU Professor Derwin W. Ashcraft dies at 48 after 20 years teaching at Ohio State University.
A Colorado family endures a black blizzard and dust bowl as drought and debt force continued farming. Old Jan clings to independence while a pneumonia claim and relief aid reshape life. migration and survival mix with CWA headlines and wartime era outlook.
Oscar Albaugh leading a field of applicants for the state Department of Industrial Relations mine inspector exam with Noah Andrews and Martin Falkenstein close behind. Several local residents report illnesses and family moves, with multiple notices of travel, service and relatives visiting or residing in Ohio towns.
Mrs. Ella Sawyer of New York City visited her cousin Mrs. A B White Tuesday and Wednesday. Bascom Ohio residents Mr. and Mrs A W Creeger came Monday to spend Easter with son D A Creeger. Frances Haning of Columbus guests of Mrs. W A Bridges. Myrtle Runion of Washington DC stayed Friday to Sunday. Abe Burdette left Saturday to visit son-in-law and daughter in Akron. Cpl Ronald R Bailey returned from Fort Sumner NM on a 20 day furlough. George Shoemaker wintered with niece Mrs C B Kincade and then visited Ed Davis at Bethel Ridge before Canal Winchester. G O Shanks and Harry Gibbs hosted Friday night dinner.
William S. Knudsen head of the Office of Production Management shared a postwar approach saying not to sell the hide before shooting the bear. He toured Pittsburgh war plants and planned further visits from the Midwest to the Pacific Coast. British papers have reduced consumption to about one sixth of prewar levels.
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