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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1943

Page

4

Newspaper Publisher Affiliations and Subscription Rates

National press affiliations listed for the paper include American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulations Ohio Newspaper Association and Associated Press. Subscription rates shown by mail and carrier vary by duration with discounts for servicemen and different periods. National representatives are John W. Cullen Company with offices in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulations Ohio Newspaper Association John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Abusing Patriotism and News Silence in Wartime Commentary

A critical column argues that News Washington gatekeepers hide troop movements and waste patriotism by secrecy. It condemns official silence during troop movements and calls for limited disclosure to garner public sympathy rather than suspicion.

News Washington

Words of Appreciation for Second War Loan Campaign

Frank E. Tripp urges publishers to oversubscribe the Second War Loan drive beyond the thirteen billion-dollar May 1 goal. Secretary Morgen thau credits newspapers for wide support, and Tripp stresses rallying communities to boost war bond purchases amid a rising anti Japanese sentiment.

Frank E. Tripp Allied Newspaper Council Morgenthau Treasury Department America

Easter travel outlook and war demand strain transport system

The article notes expanded travel to meet Easter demand and warns that highway fuel and tire shortages, plus rail and bus constraints, will hinder post holiday movement. It predicts one third less civilian travel than last year in Ohio and expects heavier transportation use as war mobilization grows. Homecomings may be more uncomfortable.

Ohio Army Navy

War Production Board signals wartime baby carriage boom

Reports from the War Production Board indicate 1940s output will exceed pre war levels for baby carriages and related items with demand projected at 900000 carriages and 163500 strollers and baby walkers. The surge is framed as proof of total war mobilization.

United States War Production Board

Roosevelt era postwar world plans raise Senate questions

Washington editor warns secret four power and eight power councils may shape a postwar system with Britain Russia China and the United States at the helm. He questions what commitments exist and urges Roosevelt to brief the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on any pledges or guarantees.

Washington London United States Russia Great Britain China Roosevelt Anthony Eden Churchill Senate Foreign Relations Committee Britain Saturday Evening Post France Giraud League of Nations Chicago Sun Frederick Kuh Wilson Senate Paris Foreign Relations Committee

Tax Bill Sparks Confusion Over 1943 1944 Payments

Peter Edson analyzes looming tax changes showing how 1943 withholding and Victory taxes interact with 1944 liability. He notes adjustments, credits, and looming bills due as of March 15 1944, with call to bureaucratic calculation and a skeptical closing line about Washington’s ideas.

Congress Collector of Internal Revenue Washington

Rutland High Graduation Is Tonight

Rutland high school will hold commencement Friday at 8 oclock with O. E. Hill Ohio State Education assistant director as speaker. Various local social visits and church group activities are listed. several families in Rutland are noted visiting relatives in Ashland Kentucky and Columbus Ohio.

Rutland Rutland High School O. E. Hill State of Ohio C. O. Chapman Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Ernest Molden Herman Hoppess Will Largent Howard Largent Elmer Largent Ashland Malcolm Kennedy North Carolina Floyd Kennedy Grace White

Supply of aviation gasoline and Hitler’s fuel crisis

The piece discusses Washington debates over Nazi fuel shortages affecting the Luftwaffe. It notes Nazi oil stocks depleted by war, reliance on coal-derived fuels, and potential use of lower octane gasoline, with Luftwaffe operations described as limited but not finished. It weighs whether Hitler preserves fuel for a major offensive or defensive needs.

Washington Hitler America France Luftwaffe Fuehrer

Inflation and Markets Highlight Early 20th Century News

A condensed update covers inflation rising prices including a weaker dollar abroad and admin rule shifts. Commodity data shows rubber and sugar gains, cotton up over a dollar per bale, and silver volatility. Local notices recall Easter entertainments and graduates from Athens with historical records dating to 1859.

U. S

Weekend Visits, Illness Highlight Racine Notes

Racine residents and relatives gathered for Easter and family visits across Ohio and nearby states. Notables include Charles Ihle visiting Quan­tico, Carol Neigler returning to California, Kathryn Philson with Ohio University ties, and Janet Theobald’s 13th birthday celebration. Mrs. Sallie Wolfe’s fall and critical illness prompted hospital transfer, as local sunrise services and Good Friday events proceeded.

Racine Charles Ihle Quantico Will Ihle Carol Neigler Ralph Neigler California A. V. Chittenden Frank Winebrenner Syracuse Guy Neigler Mary Eber Neigler Cuyahoga Falls George McClintock Akron Kathryn Philson Ohio University Athens Fred Philson Thereon Johnson R. D Russell Lee Westchester Lee Rose Christ Hospital Cincinnati Dale Lee Charlie Sharp Wilbur Theobald Gallipolis Mr. Theobald Weber Theobald Rutland Shelton Methodist Church

Fever and jungle peril as Barry meets a Quiche chief

Barry battles fever and heavy rain at the estancia. Allison risks a child's life with convulsive treatment while Lila reveals a Quiche chief seeks a talk at Barry's house about the mines. The cliffhanger ends with Barry recognizing a dangerous summons.

Estancia Lila Berry Barry

Q and A on regulations and history prompts brief answers

Questions cover construction permit limits relocation to regional offices storage of canned foods and historical reference to the Brazen Age and a fictional exile king. Answers note permits required regional handling of applications and lack of UN recognition for King Zogobania.

Washington

Harrisonville Social Notes

Harrisonville residents share illness and travel news with many local names. Welsh remains seriously ill at home while Vern Blizzard and family visited from Maryland. Lorain and Cotteril families appear in gatherings and weekend visits as others prepare for Army induction and Easter observances.

Harrisonville Welsh Vern Blizzard Maryland French Presbyterian Church Bessie Cotteril J Cotteril J. T. Bowles Mattie Halliday Canton Morgan Jones Owen Cotteril Lumbus David French Hiel Norfolk Michigan Set Grafton Stout Homer Lee Friendship Circle W. A. Dye Ralph Jones California Mary Kay Lamind Canton Dale Bailey Cam Bailey Kansas R. A. Diehl Eugene Atkins Don

Concord Man Missing In Action From Pacific Theater

Concord families report Lieut. Paul F. Sayre missing in action since mid month in the New Guinea area. Sayre, born near Concord, was listed on his church honor roll. The Sayre and related families held weekend visits and small gatherings as news of his status circulated amid other local social notes.

Concord FR Sayre Paul F. Say N Guinea Sayre Ing Athens Col Church Newton Russell John Moore Jess Carsey Paul McAtee Pennsylvenia Babe McAtee John Howare F. R. Sayre Sayre Edw. Sayre William Mohring Columbus George Jr Kenneth Chapman Clarine Roofe Sam Williams Amesville Joosman Stella Beal Cec Andeal Victor Dorothy John Antle Joe Antle Huntington Bert Wolfe Riley Gerald Leslie Xe Mary Lou Babetee McAtees McAtee

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Associated Press David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson Rutland High By Dewitt MacKenzie Esther Roberts Erma Betts Mary Kircher Pauline Jones Ruth Jones Merna Mills FE. Cable Hattie Carpenter Sally Cochran Adda Dell Elizabeth McGill Matilda Norton George W. Plantz Helen Walker Oliver Wood Dow Grones Russell Rupp Florence Carr P. O. Nichols Rose Smith Germany Herman Ruhr By Galbraith NEA Service John C. Fleming Goryzignt Renaldo New Grove Moncha Suma Allison Imp of Satan United Nations Papegee Zogobania
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