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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1943
Page
6
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Secretary Morgenthau proclaims 96 cents of every dollar goes to war costs and urges Americans to buy bonds to fund a $70 billion annual target. He champions volunteers selling bonds and emphasizes the commitment of workers in shipyards and factories. He frames the conflict as a moral fight against German and Japanese tyranny with Allied forces as the strongest military power in history.
The article declares 11 million men must prepare for service by year end under new rules. It outlines essential classifications, occupational deferments, and shifting draft status as fathers and childless men face tightening timelines, with farm work and hardship only delaying induction after July 1.
In Washington, critics argue Roosevelt misuses power by approving the public debt bill without a signature. The piece contends the rider was constitutional, while challenging the President’s reasoning and calls for clarity on executive orders and legislative riders.
Secretary Morgenthau rejects using stabilization machinery for broader tasks. the British favor a wider union with potential postwar roles. The Keynes plan envisions a clearing union financing relief, policing, and trade cycle management, while the British demand greater sovereign surrender. Both sides seek a balanced give and take as the public debate continues.
Crown City resident Mrs. Della Burcham died at home on Saturday April 10 after several months illness. She was 70, born March 22, daughter of Frank Ours, widow of Dave Lewis then married to John R. Burcham. Survived by husband, sons Stanley Lewis and Everett Burcham, sisters Louisa Simms and Lydia Sheets, and many relatives. Funeral at M E Church with Rev. Perl Dials officiating.
Dewitt Mackenzie argues the $13,000,000,000 war bond push fuels Allied advances in Tunisia. He notes equipment stockpiles, air superiority, and combined British French American assaults driving Rommel from southern and central Tunisia, with bombers degrading bases and communications.
A quiz from a historical page covers Bulgaria’s odd war stance with the United States and Britain while at peace with Russia. It notes Henry Armstrong as a three title holder and credits Bob Fitzsimmons with achieving three weight class championships. It also cites Army studies on weather affecting appetite and a legend about the aspen tree linked to the Cross.
Laura B. Foster from Columbus Ohio notes in a poet's corner vignette how market stalls glow in warm spring sun. Women in aprons banter about planting and growing as mustard greens are bought, capturing the season's activity and spirit.
Zaleski social page notes visits from Navy and Army personnel including Charles Alberry in training at Great Lakes and Pvt Albert V Pennell Jr stationed in Arkansas. Family gatherings feature Mr and Mrs John Martin Knox Township and Mrs Eula Pope and son Eugene visiting Waverly. Several residents plan travels and church events across McArthur Columbus and West area communities.
Allison Topping travels with Barry Fielding and Renaldo through a Guatemala jungle toward a chicle plantation. Rain, mud, and dangerous mules test their endurance as Allison faces fear and stubborn resolve while a baggage train struggles in a treacherous swamp.
Miss Nancy Saunders nine burned by an open grate. Funeral at Providence. Rev Wayne Tumbleson and a year old son fatally near Point Pleasant. Mercerville High School graduate play on the 20th. Frost harms small fruits. James Smith moves west. many family notes amid scattered local notices.
Vernon M. Clifton of the U S Coast Guard Marine Inspection Service Office bought the last of three Jefferson Avenue houses built by R A Campbell of Parkersburg. The other two were purchased by John Clay Hutchinson and Captain Moten Stanley. The homes have four rooms full basement furnace heat and garage. Sales handled by Hu Thomas Agency.
Sern George Norman of George Ill and his wife Clarice Liton visited his parents in Hockingport. W C Whitlatch attended a funeral in Gary Indiana. Fay Frazier and son from Columbus stayed with the Whites. Junior Rockhold of Grean Lakes Naval Training Station took a week’s furlough with his parents. Mr and Mrs Cowdery hosted relatives, and a birth of Linda Kay to Mr and Mrs Renee Crawford of Columbus was announced. The Whee family and Garnet Cowdery were also noted.
Eve Bessie Goodin underwent an appendicitis operation at Arms Hospital Sunday. Urban Parker visited Ed Bro Sunday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Coe spent Sunday with Mr TM John Goodin near Pleasant Valley. Six o clock dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Peatwee, Mrs John Bolin and children Berly and John, Mr F Patt, Mr W H Logan, Dr TH Ye gan, Miss Betty Gilhm, Frieda Doty of Athens. Roe Zenner of Athens and Mrs Lloyd Bolin of Albany attended an afternoon gathering.
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