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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1944
Page
11
Soviet communique says Axis forces resist as Russian marines push from Balaklava toward Sevastopol. Marines reach near the port, with fires, bombardments, and bridge demolitions shaping a dramatic prelude to the assault.
Allied air forces neutralized the Satawan airstrip in Nomoi Atoll southeast of Truk after a 34 ton bombing Sunday noon. Liberators faced no opposition as they hit bivouac areas and facilities. Allied advances continued along the New Guinea coast with raids on Rabaul and Kai and Mapia islands.
Chicago reporters say Republican leaders hint at a dark horse candidate for the national convention keynoter. While many on the arrangements committee favor Senator Van denberg of Michigan, there are indications a strong effort to elect a western governor may be pursued.
Defense in the court martial of three AAF officers will complete its case today Col Park Holland counsel for one of the accused disclosed The trial began April 3 and covers Lt Col Frank C Greulich Maj Walter A Ryan and Maj William Bruckmann all charged with neglect of duty and conspiracy in inspection practices at the Wright Aeronautical Corp plant in Lockland near Cincinnati
Mrs Evelyn Foote, 26, worked at a Lyon Meta pony plant when a phone call arrived with news her husband Corporal David Foote, 26, had been killed in action. She returned to welding, finished her task, then asked to go home.
Ohio Governor John W. Bricker urged a world free press during a Phoenix to Columbus western tour stop. He said all people should access world news without distorted views from biased foreign press and pressed for postwar Pacific States Japanese deportations and local decisions on return. Bricker spoke at a luncheon and met supporters amid a coast league baseball event.
Washington report on the sedition case against Edward James Smythe publisher of Our Common Cause and 29 co defendants. Opening sessions focused on defense petitions including postponement and courtroom atmosphere. Gerhard Kunze’s counsel distanced his client from actions by a defendant, while photos of Lois de Lafayette Washburn drew remarks from attorneys.
Premier Marshal Pietro Badoglio will travel from the capital to Naples to confer with leaders of six Italian parties about forming a coalition war government. He faces opposition over cabinet personnel and a stalemate, though talks are hoped to ease tensions and clear the air.
Chairman Sabath urged prosecutions and jail sentences for disposal of surplus war material. He spoke in favor of war contract termination legislation that would grant the comptroller general a rigid veto over such actions.
The death of 18 months old Bobby Hale, son of Curtis Hale, occurred when he fell into a cistern at his Kenton residence. Coroner John A. Mooney reports the cause as drowning and notes the incident was announced today.
Fort Worth report states Mrs. Ruth Googins Roosevelt was granted a divorce from Col. Elliott Roosevelt, the president's second son, in a session held yesterday.
London reports the Admiralty announced a new secret weapon the human torpedo a two man riding device driven by electric batteries. The small craft attach a nose charge beneath enemy ships then the operators dive clear before detonation. Four navy men were decorated for a Palermo Sicily raid where a cruiser was sunk and two man crews survived. The weapon relies on a mother ship or submarine and has a limited range about ten miles.
Rescue workers dug through debris after a direct hit blasted one of London’s largest hospitals during a German raid early this morning. Nearly 2000 patients were inside and many feared buried. The attack lasted about an hour despite anti aircraft fire. 13 enemy planes were shot down.
Worth Martin of Campbell faces charges of neglect of minor children after two of his five children died from burns and asphyxiation in a bedroom fire. Fire Chief James Gustinelli said firefighters found the children huddled on a bed as flames and smoldering furniture filled the room. Police say Martin was away visiting a friend while his wife was at a doctor’s appointment.
The British government imposes penalties up to five years in prison and 2000 dollars fines to deter strike instigation. The regulation, effective immediately, follows investigations into mine, shipyard, and other strikes that hindered wartime output for invasion.
Senator Burton K. Wheeler says President Roosevelt’s health will prevent a fourth term. He also argues no military man can win the presidency and predicts Gov. Thomas E Dewey of New York will be elected next fall. Wheeler spoke to reporters in Boston during a speaking engagement.
Charlies E. Nease aged 74 longtime local grocer died at his home in Pomeroy after a brief illness. He operated a grocery for 40 years and was a member of the Methodist Church F and A M and the Eastern Stars. His wife Lula Hood Nease survives. One son preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
In Federal District Court Washington 30 defendants face charges for a systematic propaganda campaign to undermine armed forces morale. Among the leaders named are Joseph E McWilliams New York and Chicago organizer of the Christian Mobilizers and Eugene N Sanctuary New York former Army Reserve colonel and anti Semitic author.
Washington reports that bread rationing for next winter was discounted by War Food Administration officials. Prospects are improved for 1944 wheat, with belt estimates over 800 million bushels plus 300 million carried from prior years. WFA says 750 million bushels would meet domestic and moderate foreign needs.
In Rochester New York a color blind man admitted tossing out both blue ration stamps and red meat stamps while disposing of unneeded stamps. The rationing board found his story authentic and will issue the family five current ration books.
The German news agency urged Rome to be kept an open city and requested Eire prime minister De Valera persuade Britain and the United States to spare the city from air attacks. Allied headquarters in Naples reported heavy enemy traffic moving into Rome from the northeast.
The Navy introduced the Model SB2C-3 Helldiver bomber here a day ago, featuring a larger engine and a four blade propeller. The prior model used a 1,700 horsepower engine and three blades. Despite 75 major revisions across 3,500 parts, production rises and the aircraft will serve on new carriers, a Navy official said.
The National Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to suspend immigration for five years after the war, with limited exceptions.
Pierre Laval, Vichy government head, told a Blue Network audience that massed Anglo American parachutists would land in France and seek French partisan cooperation, risking civil war. He warned that invasion would trigger resistance and internal conflict.
Fourteen bombers were lost as Thunderbolts Lightnings and Mustangs escorted the four engine bombers in a daylight assault around Paris Rouen and Tergnier. The Germans claim 308 dead in Paris and RAF raids followed a severe blow overnight in Western Europe.
Berlin radio reports U S bombers renew heavy raids aimed at rail hubs in France while RAF losses total 14 planes. Allied forces strike Anzio defenses in Italy with intense artillery action and nearly 1 000 sorties by Allied aircraft. In Yugoslavia a two day battle continues against German forces in northeast Serbia despite alleged traitor attacks.
Lieut. Col. Henry L. Shafer of the 37th division describes Bougainville as a prison camp for Japanese troops. He notes the Japanese cannot get supplies or escape, praises American tactics, and says many men will not be rotated home despite hopes for late summer relief.
Akron strikers at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co face possible discipline after International President Sherman H. Dalrymple demanded names of all workers refusing to return. He said the walkout protests transfer of black employees to other departments and pledged to enforce the no strike pledge and anti discrimination orders in war plants.
The War Department reported that the present annual cost of clothing, food and individual equipment for a soldier is $465.06, down from $501.06 a year ago. The breakdown totals $215.35 for food, $173.70 for clothing, $44.70 for equipment and $31.31 for barracks gear.
Youngstown reports a veteran postman, Dominic Del Giacomo, facing difficult doorsteps. He recalls a mother eager for news and a wife demanding a letter from her husband, illustrating the ambiguous reception mail carries.
Ex grid star Lt Charles Pearson of Dartmouth College is reported missing in action in the South Pacific. He captained the football and basketball teams in 1941 42 and earned Phi Beta Kappa honors.
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