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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1943

Page

4

Newspaper pricing and syndicate notices from an Ohio publication

The fragment lists Associated Press credits, subscription rates by carrier and region, and international rates. It notes abroad subscriptions require acceptance by The Messenger and mentions offices in Columbus Cleveland and Chicago with unspecified representatives. It also references obituary notices and cards of thanks with nominal charges.

Associated Press Associated Presse Ohio Messenger Gee Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Nonsense Must Cease and Inflation Control Debate

An editorial argues that inflation requires expanding production of consumer goods and less red tape in distribution. It criticizes price ceilings and austerity measures, calls for simpler rationing and removal of price fixes, and warns that restrictive policies will cripple industry and boost black market activity.

Washington

Sound War Bond Drive Urged As Smart Public Policy

The third War Loan drive should be oversubscribed as funds flow from banks and family reserves for postwar needs. Congress will not raise new taxes this year, so voluntary war savings via bonds remains the sensible path, accommodating varied personal finances and future income volatility.

Congress

No Short Hope Germany Victory In World War Discussion

Allied officers warn that Germany remains strong and that victory will not come soon. They foresee fierce battles in North Italy and possible fighting in the Balkans as bombing of Germany continues. War lengthy, food scarce, and more men drafted as the year ends.

Germany Italy Balkans England

The Farmer Has Won In Southeast Ohio War Years

Weather is favorable and farmers in Southeast Ohio anticipate abundant harvests this year despite wartime labor losses. The district story shows old fashioned hard work by families with wives and children aiding in field labor as townspeople largely kept to their own gardens. The farmer’s family endured a tough spring and has prevailed through resilience and collective effort.

Ohio

Franklin D Roosevelt risks politicizing wartime leadership

The column argues President Roosevelt's wartime radio speech blurred lines between duty and politics. It claims advisers shield him from valid criticism and that recent remarks hint at a fourth term draft. The piece urges focusing on commander-in-chief duties and demobilization policy rather than political campaigning.

Washington Roosevelt White House Executive Mansion Chicago Harry Hopkins Kelly Commission Congress Mussolini Army

Destruction in Palermo Harbor Shows Air Power's Reach

Clapper reports from Palermo Sicily on the harbor ruins after air attacks. Destroyed ships lie on piers, waterfront houses demolished, and city hall and civilian offices need reconstruction under AMGOT administration.

Palermo Sicily AMGOT

Murray City Social and Personal Notes

Murray City aug 2 social notes report visits to Mrs Lara and Nelsonville relatives. multiple locals and nearby towns feature travel, family, and employment changes. Navy induction for Arthur Wilson noted along with several visits to Columbus Logan Cleveland Bryan and Detroit.

Murray City James Frank ‘Lara Nelsonville James Frida Ruth Carsner Columbus Jean Rowland Detroit Frank Walters Ogan Cora Walters Walters Carolyn Sue Ralph Coleman Thildren Barberton Frank Coleman Chester Mitchell Charles Herbst Beile Clendenin Arthur Wilson Cinda Lou Elmer Evans Wanda Rosalie Dayton Lawrence Short Logan Paul Cupp Newark Oscar Hellyer Harry Jonas New Straitsville Elroy Short Helen Wilson Almeda Moody Milton Campbell Willoughby Seth Huntley Pvt Lawrence Huntley Camp Robinson Ark Camp Campbell Opal Lanning Delores Mary Crooks Oscar Helyer la Donna Lloyd L. E. Baird Daisy Currens Elza Sapp Betty Navy Hattie Cook Jennie Shunkwiler J. J. Sisler Athens Thelma Hutchins Goiter Stewart Cleveland Clinic Grace Ehrnfield Cleveland Jack Slater the Plains C. A. Slater Richard Bryan Betsy Wooten Joan Hellyer James Smart Floyd Keeton Irene McGirty Charles Shunkwiler Kathryn McFeely William O’rourke Donald Shunkwiler Billy Lois C. H. Hutchins Bobby Lester Cook Sandra Minnie Willis Lucille Lanning Virginia Kathleen Mingus Hazel Tracy Millfield Joshua Matheny

Axis collapse may prompt new governments in Europe

War Today argues Mussolini's fall weakens Axis morale more than a unified defeat would, warning that nations like Romania and Bulgaria may rapidly topple, and asking what governments Axis countries will choose in postwar rehabilitation.

Dewitt MacKenzie Mussolini Germany Bulgaria Rumania Hungary Finland Balkans Romania Hitler Axis Black Sea Italy Ploesti United Nations Europe

Nabby Lee Ames Grave Marked in Amesville Cemetery

The grave of Nabby Lee Ames was marked in Cutler Cemetery at Amesville. She was a pioneer woman and mother of 12 and the Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R was named for her.

Nabby Lee Ames Cutler Amesville The

Athens residents and relatives visit kin amid national events

W B Johnson and sister Mrs Lucy Chadwell of Trimble visited sister Mrs Ida Hart of Export Pa. Palmer Wood, son of Judge J M Wood, is mentioned. Athens reports a paralysis stroke and President Warren G Harding death Aug 3 in San Francisco. Battery E of Athens was chosen for guard duty at Marion for Harding's funeral. Mr and Mrs O B Murphey of Athens left for two weeks at Lakeside.

W. B. Johnson Lucy Chadwell Trimble Ida Hart Export, Pa Palmer Wood J. M. Wood Athens Fort Knox Marion Harding O. B. Murphey Lakeside

Soviet Yugoslavia pact and Moscow diplomatic shift outlined

The narrative traces April 1941 events from Stalin's pact with Yugoslavia to Moscow breaking relations with Belgrade and Norway, exposing German invasion plans. It notes appeasement signals, Stalin's rise to prime minister, and tensions with Britain as Germany prepares to attack.

Stalin Matsuoka Yugoslavia Germany Hitler Soviet Union Europe Russia England Milan Gavrilovich Belgrade Budapest Gavrilovich Kremlin Balkans Legation Graf Friedrich Werner von der Schulenburg Berlin Moscow Graf von der Schulenburg Andrei Vyshinsky Narkomindiel Ankara United States Diamantopoulos Perood Molotov Council of People's Commissars Italy Japan Tass Great Britain Stafford Cripps Vyshinsky Statfort Stockholm London Sia Britain

Lottridge Social Notes Highlights of local visits and family events

Local residents share social rounds with guests from nearby towns. Families visit at the John home and at Robinsons while others attend camp meetings and gatherings in Stoutsville, Athens, and near Belott. Charles Robinson heads to Fort Hayes for Army induction.

Lottridge R. M Wi Tenney O.L. Davis de Snyder Tarlton John Hood Glen White Guy White Stoutsville Charles Ro Athens Robinson Isadore Mantle Harvey Scott Snodgrass Alfred Pfe R. Carson Jr Marietta F. C. Cobb Belott R. C. Boss Beulah Carson Boges, Jr Dan Donna Grace Boggs Campner N. C Cmi Ira Bessie Robins Paul Robins Chi Robinson Bessie Robinson Pearl Robinson Charles Robinson Fort Hayes Columbis Army

Questions and Answers Notes from a Vague History Q&A

A series of fragmented Q and A items discuss rad death underground movements and exiled monarchs. Questions reference Pierre, Queen Wilhelmina, Zita, and a Austro Hungarian empires, with stray mentions of “Battery acid” and The Yellow Kid from turn of the century culture.

Wilhelmia Holland Canada Zita

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