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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1945
Page
4
In a Maine village a doctor father proposes buying the shuttered American House hotel for 1500 dollars with a manager to run it, saying the new road will bring more business. his wife worries the venture risks poverty and disapproval while recalling their close, practical upbringing.
Washington analysis contrasts Franklin D Roosevelt’s global impact with Harry S Truman’s ascent. The piece notes FDR’s unparalleled leadership, Truman’s different yet grounded approach, and the shift in governance after war. It highlights Truman’s common-man background, his path through adversity, and the anticipated cooperation with Congress amid postwar labor and farm challenges.
The author warns of extended waits for consumer goods as military needs dominate. Civilians face rationing, railroad and utility strains, and months-long delays for cars, radios, and appliances while planners push reconversion and Congress weighs practical limits. Brakes on production threaten job markets as Britain and Japan influence postwar plans.
A political column criticizes the Republican Party for neglecting duties and alleges a near disaster from the manpower bill. It cites 27 GOP votes in the House, contrasts Senate actions by Senator Burton and Senator Taft, and notes Democrat allies helped defeat the measure. The piece calls such narrow outcomes unacceptable.
The piece warns that Ohio will have over half a million fewer cultivated acres and fewer farm workers due to the draft. It notes planned canning crops and rising national demand for canned foods, risk of mass shortages for Europe, and a sharp drop in Ohio vegetable crops and beet sugar, with frost damaged fruit and fewer hogs and cattle.
Historical reflection compares the 1865 transition after Lincoln with the 1945 shift after Roosevelt. Andrew Johnson and Harry S. Truman were compromise choices from border states to appease divisions, facing reconstruction and postwar readjustment. The piece weighs Lincoln and Roosevelt’s timing, speculates on Truman’s legacy, and cites Woodward’s view of Johnson as an honest patriot who surprised radicals by pursuing Lincoln’s policies.
The War Price and Rationing Board in Westfield New Jersey saw its volunteer price panel resign en bloc after two years of effort to enlist merchant and consumer support. They concluded price control failed mainly due to public disinterest and lack of cooperation, reflecting a nationwide pattern of black markets and civilian shortages. The piece defends the government's rationing idea while condemning scapegoating of the OPA.
The article recalls American forces uncovering Nazi gold folding money and art, plus manuscripts stolen from German Jews, while British troops discover Hermann Goering's luxury automobile. It comments on German failure to hide treasures and references Mary Baker Eddy.
The shortage of space after printing rationing limits requires careful election of contributions to the Public Forum and shortening letters to express opinions. If your letter does not appear, it is in the interest of the department to pursue candidacy and editorial policy.
The Messenger asks if Truman should forget party lines and include Herbert Hoover at the San Francisco convention. The letter praises Hoover as honest, fearless, and experienced in relief, food administration, and dealing with European suffering, urging Republicans to cede to his leadership for world destiny. CHAS. B. TIMMONS Middletown, April 13.
Mrs Ida Hill Millfield entertained Sunday at dinner with guests Mrs Mabel Smith and Mrs Jessie Fulton, both residents of Millfield, as part of a social gathering.
Ninety Athens County men gathered at Glouster High School for the first class in the Boy Scout Training Course. H C Pendry welcomed attendees as Athens School Superintendent. The program included remarks by Roger J. Jones Athens City Council president and a talk by Joseph E Thackeray from Ohio University on experiences in fundraising for the campaign. Ray Shitz of Athens was named a special representative.
Chauncey stores closed Saturday and Sunday for the funeral of the late President F D Roosevelt. A memorial service was held at the First Church of Christ in Chauncey with Analee Vore leading and hymns Faith of Our Fathers and Abide With Me sung. Guests included Mrs Kathleen Mingus and Ray Sanders visited Columbus.
The Plains Methodist Church will host a Crusade for Christ program Sunday April 22 at 7:30 pm. Rev. Charles Caffrey will speak, with church choir music and a radio playlet. An offering will be taken and a candlelighting service held for men in service. The event aims to dedicate funds and honor local service members.
Mrs Charles Redmond Hazel Dean and daughter Judy of Mallory West Virginia have spent two weeks in Millfield at the home of Mrs Redmonds parents Mr and Mrs John Dean. Upon leaving Tuesday they will be joined by sister Mrs Leo Oskey and twin sons Dean and Gene who will visit Mallory West Virginia.
Union Furnace residents and visitors are listed with Sunday calls and visits among local families. Mrs. Dan Jones hosts Church of Christ gathering with plans noted for a Wednesday meeting at 1 30 PM led by Mrs. Carl Shafer.
Mrs Lois Dean of Millfield is advised that her husband Ralph Dean, formerly stationed at Camp Atterbury, has been transferred to Fort McClellan Alabama.
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