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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1944
Page
1
House military committee members see in latest selective service figures an indication that draft calls for the rest of the year will be filled mostly by men under 26 if the fighting fronts hold. Chairman Costello notes prediction depends on battles yet to unfold.
Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey says a re screening of 38.6 million men classified as unfit will begin due to changes in acceptability standards. He warns few may become acceptable even with treatment, while draft subcommittee members note heavier callups could target older men if strategic needs rise.
Chicago firm Montgomery Ward and Company with a CIO union at its Chicago plant seeks Washington action amid talk of government seizure. Sewell Avery signs a telegram to the White House pledging to maintain wages and hours while cautioning that extending the contract could undermine workers free choice of bargaining reps.
Lt Chauncey Hicks who survived three combat missions over Nazi Europe wed Virginia Silvey in Huntington West Virginia last night The couple had two witnesses Sgt Robert Adkins of Pt Pleasant and Georgia Merritt Shepherd a bride cousin In Washington three Ohioans were among 29 officers and four enlisted men honored by the Soviet Government the War Department announced
Washington AP The House Appropriations subcommittee heard Fowler Harper warn that coal mine seizures could generate millions in claims over five to ten years. J Potter said coal shortages persist with fewer workers and rail disruptions, stockpiles at about 50 million tons, and plans to push midwestern coal to keep mines running.
Col. Lynn Black 45 longtime Ohio Highway Patrol superintendent died at Mt. Carmel Hospital from a kidney ailment. Appointed in 1933 to organize the patrol, he built it into a premier law enforcement agency. born Morganfield West Virginia in 1898, served in World War I, led the Indian Hill rangers, and was deputy sheriff of Hamilton County.
Wilford F Wright, a Florida traveler known for joking about gas rationing, starts his yearly voyage to Nova Scotia riding a tricycle. He reported beginning this trip on April 19 from Bay Pines and aims to reach the province again this July.
The Ohio Legislature convenes in a special session called by Gov. Bricker to enact soldier voting measures. The plan includes simplified registration and extended ballot return time for soldiers stationed abroad.
An Army correspondent recounts a February night when Japanese forces pressed the 37th Buckeye Division on Bougainville. Despite heavy losses, American casualties were only five as the enemy left hundreds dead and burial space became critical. The 310 bodies found amid the front fortifications illustrate the ferocity of the attack and the continued vigilance ordered by Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler.
Dr. John M. Lowry aged 70 a native of Pomeroy Ohio and former Portsmouth resident died yesterday in Huntington West Virginia He was a retired druggist and a former president of the West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association Lowry came here from Portsmouth fifty years ago.
In Pennsylvania Republican primaries Dewey leads with 95,669 votes from 5,375 of 8,197 precincts as MacArthur and Martin trail. Roosevelt, unopposed, tops the Democratic slate with 187,211 votes and wins 72 delegates toward the national convention.
Ohio industrial employment has leveled off yet acute labor shortages remain in foundries forge shops and chemical plants and in distribution and civilian service establishments a Department of Commerce survey shows. Between June 1940 and early 1941 Akron employment rose 129.7 percent Columbus 108.2 percent.
Directors of the Associated Electric Co announced the sale of its wholly owned Ohio Midland Light and Power Co unit in Canal Winchester to three rural electric cooperatives for 2.115 million dollars. The South Central Rural Electric Cooperative Union Electric Cooperative and Inter-County Rural Electric Cooperative made a joint bid that beat a 1.9 million offer from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co.
Washington reports that iron and steel industry representatives declared strong resistance to CIO United Steel workers wage boost demands of 17 cents an hour plus concessions as they opened their case before the labor board.
Director Ralph H. Stone of the Ohio State Council of Defense said Ohio salvaged 1,757,504 pounds of tin in February, up from 1,231,260 in January, a gain of 526,244 pounds. The fifth civilian defense region including Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia reported a 3,657,278 pound increase.
Gov. John W. Bricker of Ohio defends postwar world order via military strength of the United States, Great Britain, Russia and China as independent sovereigns. He calls for preservation of strategic bases, UN exploratory steps for a cooperative structure, and a study of currencies and trade toward a future gold standard.
Linwood J. Noyes, president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, urged at the ANPA annual meeting that censorship should be limited to military security only. He insisted it must not serve political aims or conceal inefficiency or blunders.
Nearly complete returns in the Massachusetts presidential primary show support for a fourth term for President Roosevelt. The Democratic slate led by State Chairman William H. Burke carried 13 of 14 congressional districts while Ely supporters failed.
New York report notes four American transit companies fear rationing ending abruptly leaving about 2 billion ration tokens in circulation as of the Feb 27 start date. The American Transit Association says transit firms have collected at least 12 000 token pieces in fare boxes with the total possibly tripling.
American Sixth Army sweep nears Hollandia with artillery range on the Hollandia airdrome. Reports say Japan may have pulled many of its 60 000 troops from Central and Northern New Guinea as Ujelang atoll seized and Wake Island plan viewed.
Allied observers report a broad Russian offensive along the lower Dnestr River aiming at the Galati Gap to seize the Balkans. The air invasion continues with German losses mounting and 33,000 Allied planes used in 11 days, while the Soviet aim remains to push into Germany with Allied support.
Headquarters of the Alaskan Department disclosed details today on the occupation and fortification of Shemya Island, a small but important outpost in the far western Aleutians.
Democratic and Republican gubernatorial hopefuls push into Cuyahoga County where local party groups withhold backing. James W. Huffman named James R. Devitt to rally support for the Democratic bid, while 43 Cleveland Republicans created a county committee backing Cincinnati Mayor James Garfield Stewart for the Republican nomination. Milo J. Warner urged nominating a veteran for governor to win in November.
Elza M. Brown age 75 died this morning at his Langsville home after a long illness. A Meigs County farmer and retired New York Central engineer he belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Middleport Masonic Lodge. Survived by wife, daughter Grace Gross of Roseville California, brother Elmer Brown of Athens and sister Martha Haskins of Vienna Oklahoma. Funeral plans to be set on arrival of daughter Mrs. Gross.
In Manchester officials held mass funeral services at Grenier Field for 10 officers and men who perished when a bomber crashed into Delight Mountain and exploded near Epsom New Hampshire on Monday.
Columbus report indicates findings for recovery totaling 2431 dollars against Dallas County Community College. Shute, former clerk of Burlington Rural School District in Lawrence County, is mentioned in relation to the case.
Senator Clark charges that House inaction on the 3.5 billion G I Bill of Rights stems from hatred of colored soldiers. He says unemployment insurance and other benefits for veterans depend on preserving these provisions. Rankin defended committee scrutiny and pledged no rushed action, while Clark urged accountability if benefits are withheld from all veterans.
The Methodist Quadrennial Conference convened in Kansas City to mark the church’s 200th anniversary. Bishop H Lester Smith of Cincinnati presided at the opening session with Bishop Herbert Welch conducting a communion service for 762 delegates.
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