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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1944
Page
4
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The article notes Vice President Wallace aiming to visit Chungking in late spring or early summer as the President's representative. It recalls Wendell Willkie's prior similar trip and a shorter Wisconsin visit, suggesting Wallace may reassess journeys toward Lake Michigan via China amid upcoming Chicago conventions.
The document lists subscription prices for Ohio and outside Ohio, including yearly, six month, and weekly rates. It notes overseas service rates and that outside Ohio acceptance depends on paper supply. It provides postal classifications and mentions representatives in major cities.
In Southeastern Ohio a coal town named X suffers under manning shortages and draft delays. Business owners face closures or sale while families cope with uncertain futures. The draft disrupts plans, coal output declines, and a nationwide pattern emerges of wasted time and men in service.
The article outlines a coming clash as Secretary Ickes seeks three billion dollars to reclaim 16 million desert acres and build about 200 hydroelectric plants in 17 western states. Pro and anti arguments cover jobs, coal impact, costs, and the private versus public ownership debate.
The piece assesses how General MacArthur’s public correspondence with Representative Miller jeopardizes a potential Dewey MacArthur ticket. It notes Democratic exploitation of military politics, speculates on possible military censorship, and argues for a uniform rule barring active duty officers from political writing, regardless of party.
Peter Edson argues that federal agency inspections are inadequate and highlights the large bureaucratic cost of auditing and budgeting. He notes the General Accounting Office will spend about 38 million dollars with 12 000 staff to reconcile 250 million checks, while the Bureau of the Budget with under 800 staff shapes and trims every agency proposal and conducts quarterly and monthly spending reports.
The article reports Soviet advances around Sevastopol in the Crimea and the capture of the Tarnopol railway junction after 38 days of heavy fighting. It notes the broader push toward Lwow, the Vistula line, and potential offensives into Romania and beyond as the Red Army presses the Axis on multiple fronts.
Athens County Corn Hog Control Association held a meeting with committee chairmen present including Lee Elliott F W Vernon Edgar Dixon Frank Pugh Fred E Dorr and Clarence Morris confirming local leadership and activity in agricultural oversight.
Pupils Maxine Cooper Ruth Ramsey and Donna Lou Dupler performed with puppets. Adults in charge of refreshments and scenery included Dick Paynter Aldena Davis Kay Parrott Junior Coffey Joe Cox Bobbie Mills Louis Hansen Rea Dell Downey Ruth Ann Littler Thomas Bobo Cope Vickers Beverly Brumley.
Mrs W S Shepherd and Mrs Emma Battin attend the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs spring conference in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Henry Trimmer and W Hunter St Logan celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. John O Cole’s Steubenville home dynamited in alleged liquor vengeance plot. Mrs W B Edgar hosts dinner for her mother Mrs Leoline Sibert and long‑time friends Mrs Sarah Dowler and Mrs Sarah Silcott. Japanese Ambassador denies threatening US over exclusion act. Marriage licenses issued: Elton Coffman Beatrice Border Pearl Wicks Mina Mourne Arthur Triplett Maude Henry Kenneth Coen Bessie Lonas Roosevelt Hughes Edna DeLong.
Mrs Gaynelle Clark returns from Camp Forrest Tenn to visit Sgt Earl L Clark. Easter sermon ends weekend meetings at the Methodist Church with a large sacramental service. Families and friends visit, travel, and Sunday greetings replace news from town.
Harrisonville notes list local visits and travel. Members Mrs. Norma Lee and Mrs. Emma Dye hosted devotions and recreation led by Mrs. Ruby Halliday and Mrs. Nelle Pickering. Several residents visited relatives, relatives’ hospitals abroad, and funerals were attended in nearby towns.
Paul A. Mc Naghten aged 43 died from suffocation and burns after dozing in a chair a lit cigarette fell from his mouth igniting the chair and his clothing. Police report the accident occurred yesterday in Columbus.
Narrator recalls a wartime evening and old Jan’s talk on America's soul unity. He meets his father by chance in a Pueblo hotel after learning of his grandfather’s passing. The story then shifts to his imminent enlistment and the looming Pearl Harbor era, closing with reflections on national duty and personal ties.
Cpl Carroll Randolph arrived from Camp Bliss Texas for an eight day furlough with his wife and parents. Pvt Cecil Dillon Jr and his wife and baby plan to leave for North Carolina Wednesday after a 22 day visit. Sgt Norma Petty visited relatives in Reedsville while on furlough from Tampa where she works in the postal service. Local families and visitors are noted, including Oren Childers and relatives, club meetings, plant topics, crop sprays, and several residents returning or visiting from wartime postings.
Letart Falls P T A met in the grade school auditorium to plan a second operetta performance The Windmills of Holland set for Friday April 21 A chicken dinner grants a free ticket to the show Dinner chairmen are Mrs Bertha Robinson and Mrs Mabel Shields Local residents attended events and visits listed include the Hills Dukes Crow Berry Miller and Roush families among others with several furloughs and hospital stays noted
Haydenville hosts a Tuesday party at Rotto Roller Gardens run by Buchtel School with Mrs Ernest Weede assisted by Bob Hutchison and Allen MecMillen. Sunday visits include the Yarbers and Baileys as Mrs Guy Bailey held a birthday for granddaughter Sandra Sue Yarber.
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