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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1943
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces publication details for page four in 1929 with rates for mail and carrier delivery. It lists circulation terms, subscription prices, and service classifications including obituaries and notices. It notes Associated Press use and national representatives.
A opinion piece arguing newspapers should reveal how government processes work. It warns against overbearing secrecy in the upcoming food conference and urges journalism to inform the public despite costs to press freedom. The author compares press duties to keeping democracy moving and challenges self imposed limits on reporting.
The piece criticizes wartime spending and relief costs, arguing the nation wasted billions on dole while neglecting military prep before Pearl Harbor. It contends political machines supported wasteful policies and calls for proactive defense rather than reliance on handouts.
Easter across Southeastern Ohio brought deep significance as churches filled from sunrise to night with the story of the Resurrection. Families reunited at home altars after long separations to pray for loved ones serving far away in the war. Roads were busy with home-returners, and the week began with sunshine and renewed hope.
The piece argues that World War II alters common views on food and nutrition. It notes rationing makes eating a scientific concern and cites candy as a required ration in multiple military menus, supplying nutrients like milk fruits cereals nuts eggs and minerals.
The vast difference between what the owner believes the house is worth and what buyers are willing to pay signals a monumental gap. Most people expect price movements to settle near a specific hour, with few exceptions noted in market chatter.
David Lawrence notes President Roosevelt faces defeat as John L. Lewis leads coal miners in open rebellion amid wartime production pressure. The piece discusses potential government seizure of union assets and temporary administrators to resolve strikes and enforce policies.
Peter Edson outlines a long standing fight over grade labeling for canned foods tied to price control orders. He notes past efforts from the canners, Copeland bill standards, and current disapproval by House committees while Prentiss Brownhee signals possible nonenforcement.
Citizens remark on wartime thrift and question when wasteful habits will return. The piece notes cutting small luxuries like two inch cigarette butts to stretch resources and sustain individuals and the nation.
The Public Forum letter from Frank Butts of Gloucester urges nationwide support for the victory garden drive to boost food production. He warns stray dogs defy local laws and threaten gardens, arguing dogs jeopardize food supplies more than children and calling for keeping dogs off neighbors’ victory gardens.
A quiz format covers sport event waivers for damages at Mt Van Hoevenberg Lake Placid bobsled run. It notes a liability release by Ama teur Athletic Union New York state and Elba town for accidents. It cites 1942 railroad grade crossing casualties over 2000 killed and 4600 injured. It then urges Victory Garden size of at least 300 square feet with sun and fertile soil.
The piece surveys postwar strains with Soviet Russia severing ties to the Polish government in exile and the United States weighing war with Finland through Finnish cooperation with Germany. It notes Finland’s stance could influence peace conference outcomes and warns of possible quick shifts in allegiance.
Community news from New Straitsville on April 28 covers visits by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Strain and others, illnesses, shopping trips, church soup sale, and Red Cross fund contributions. Local youth buy bonds and stamps, brick yard workers start, and post office staff attend to duties. A dance team known as Carlson and Robinson is noted.
Renaldo juggles fires, latex vats, and brick stamping while Allison presses for more zoot caps. Lila, forced into plantation duties by Allison, endures heat and pests as she plots an escape to New York. Barry remains loyal as tensions rise.
State Health Director R. H. Markwith said rivermen who docked after visiting Jefferson County where 26 smallpox cases are reported are seeking vaccination at Marine hospitals in Pittsburgh Evansville Inn and Logisville. He warned transmission risk extends to all contacts from Steubenville area outbreaks.
Ten years ago Miss Alice Beasley presented a senior recital at Ohio University School of Music. The audience heard the lead role in a Russian play at OU with performers Perer Swanson Margaret Farmer and Ena Nelson. Raymond Clapper served as Was! correspondent noting political questions about the President’s leadership approach and the revolutionary program.
The report lists state and county prices for livestock crops and dairy including bi price 47 cents, corn 34, whole milk 50 per hundred, hogs eight dollars per dred pounds, hay 9 to 13, March 15 corn 76 cents, eggs 23 cents, beef 6.50 and wheat 1.25. It also mentions Mrs Charles Demolet hosting the Child Conservation League program, local club activities, and talk of national program costs and political dissatisfactions with Harding Hayes Hoover policies.
A Ragged recap of Langsville social notes lists visits and moves. Families and neighbors such as the Snyder, Maynard Davis, Entsming, Miller, Morris, Grapes, McCane, Gard, Gorby, Sansbury, Wright, Pickson, Reeves, and Nelson are mentioned with travels, arrivals, and Army inductions. Local residents host relatives in Columbus and Carroll, attend family gatherings, and report livestock losses and work changes.
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