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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1944
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for Ohio and outside Ohio, plus overseas service pricing. It also states The Associated Press news dispatches credit and republication rights, and that subscriptions outside Ohio require acceptance by The Messenger.
The piece dismisses Italian setbacks as part of a larger plan. It notes Allied airfields undermining Balkan morale, massed troops, and possible strikes elsewhere in Southern Europe. It hails future invasions of Europe while urging patience and trust in military leadership.
The piece argues car use should be minimal and purposeful during fuel restrictions. Civilians avoid nonessential trips, conserving gasoline for the war effort, with many cars parked and tires saved. Drivers justify needed local errands and weekly travel to sustain households and commerce.
In Passaic New Jersey a bus crash rescue by Nicholas Malick unfolds like a fairy tale. Fire department safety director Julius Cinamon grants a wish and Malick chooses to become a city fireman, a life he is granted in a magical turn of events.
The piece argues for standardized box scores comparing enemy planes and pilot skill. It questions counting groundkills as destroyed planes and urges European and South Pacific commands to agree on whether ground destruction should count toward ace tallies, affecting leaders and comparisons.
A reflection on the deep joy found when someone truly understands another, emphasizing that sincere recognition and shared empathy bring lasting fulfillment beyond praise for work well done. The quote attributes this sentiment to Victor Ro.
Washington argues the Republican leadership must actively shape a new international organization with U S participation. Britain and Russia seek U S involvement to ensure a balanced security system or risk widespread power blocs, with Senate stance crucial for success and peace.
Peter Edson notes Harold D. Smith defends administrative policing and fiscal restraint. He explains the Budget Bureau curbs waste through regular inspections, while Congress often claims savings already achieved. He warns against politics driven by loud investigations and calls for disciplined, effective oversight.
The Athens Messenger invites readers to submit verses bearing name and address in Poet's Corner. The column urges patriotic, home-front themes and warns against cynical thoughts and missteps by leaders, presenting a somber reflection on war and national dream. Ben T. Clouston Nelsonville contributes.
The Public Forum urges service connected disabled veterans and dependents to press Congress for prioritized benefits and warn against overloading the Veterans Administration. Commander Edward H. Reuter asks Meigs County pension holders to write letters and telegrams now, asking Senators Taft and Burton to back H.R. 3356 for a 15 percent increase in compensation and pension payments.
Poem contrasts a longing for a single night of love with memories of war. A speaker seeks to erase grief from a bombing flight and a grave abroad, asking Father Time to return to a hopeful April night. The piece names Caldwell and Nora C. Hesson.
The Axis taunted Americans as soft and weak yet Henry Leach declares bold resolve. He asserts courage against Hitler and Hirohito despite difficult conditions, saying free men will not surrender while liberty remains the cause to defend.
London report says Gen. Nikolai Vatutin aged 42, a distinguished Russian field commander, died Friday night following surgery in Kiev. His notable victory included the recapture of Kiev last November with multiple bridges across the Dnepr and bold riverfront assaults.
Mrs. Iris J. Weiss of Coolville argues in the Public Forum that the war is not solely the President's fault and urges trust in God and bond purchases while supporting allies. She cites personal connections in service and praises efforts to end the war, urging restraint in criticizing leadership.
Eight Belmont County miners will surrender to federal court Monday on charges under the Smith Connally Labor Disputes Act. The grand jury indicted them for urging inducing or coercing a strike December 18 at the Dun Glen and Piney Fork mines of Hanna Coal Company.
The Army announces larger egg purchases for storage to ease a current surplus and ease future military needs. The Quartermaster Corps says April procurement has been increased by 200000 cases beyond the original plan.
The dialogue centers on hypothetical American involvement in the League of Nations and its impact on global aggression. Old Man cites Wilson’s speeches and McKinley Hay era China issues to argue U S participation would have strengthened the League and deterred early aggressions.
Murray City residents are listed for Army and Air Force transfers and family updates. Pvt. Lawrence Huntley of Murray City, a 34 year old truck driver, serves ten months with the Army and is married to Ann with children Violet and Ralph. Pvt. Everett Short Jr. reports transfer from Camp Carson to Camp Roberts, California. Mrs. Alice Loper Hawk will join Pvt. William J. Hawk in Nashville after his December Air Corps enlistment. Local F. H. A. students honored with Fireside Circle Degrees and a new honorary member Elaine Swyers. Social visits span Columbus, Detroit, New Straitsville, Glouster, and Logan.
Local notes highlight visits and family ties in Tuppers Plains. Clara Barnett of Washington D C spends weekend with the Hardway family. Lt Gerald Stanley leads army intelligence in Cleveland and visits with relatives. Other items cover hospital visits, marriages, commencements, and local social events.
Columbus reports heavy rains delay Ohio victory garden planting. Victor Ries, project director, urges gardeners to spade available patches and plant early crops to meet quota while main plots can be planted later. Southern Ohio shows minimal planting. Archeologists note a lion’s tooth pipe among ancient instruments in central Europe.
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