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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1942
Page
4
The Athens Messenger details publication staff and affiliations led by K Bush and A Harris. It lists circulation rates, domestic and international pricing, and notes Associated Press rights and obituary fees.
A regional survey argues farmers and workers back national sacrifices with price freezes and heavy federal taxation. It credits Donald Nelson’s leadership in boosting war production and urges removing lobby blocs from Washington to unite the war effort against Japan and Axis aims.
The piece links the Little Steel wage boost by the War Labor Board to new strikes in war plants. It argues wage stabilization among high earners fuels inflation, notes the President's stance on standards of living, and questions broader pay raises for nonunion workers amid ongoing cost of living increases.
A wartime shift eases bans on foreign educated doctors as Illinois rescinds its restriction and several states admit to practice after US schooling or internship. About 5500 immigrant physicians have entered the country since 1933, with over a third serving in smaller communities facing shortages.
Reports from several communities describe bicycle courts run by youths to punish offenders their own age. Police aim to educate young riders on traffic laws and safe riding, noting many know more than parents about rules.
The New York Times runs paired items on Roosevelt weighing Lehman for wage arbiter and Lehman backing Mead, dropping Poletti, signaling political realignments. The piece notes Roosevelt avoids political theatrics, yet the stories reflect ongoing maneuvering.
Raymond Clapper argues that wartime victory requires hard work and production. He warns against chasing easy fixes like cargo planes or cargo submarines and notes the limits of materials, plant capacity, and time. He compares Allied efforts with Hitler and Japan, stressing perseverance, imagination, and pedestrian effort over miraculous shortcuts.
Peter Edson notes Wright Gary of the Office of Petroleum Coordinator for War finds idle refinery equipment capable of forming 30 plant sites. This faster path could add 200,000 tons yearly butadiene for Buna S rubber, given 90 percent ready units needing 10 percent more materials.
Leland Powell was elected principal of Nelsonville High School. Charles Nye of Cleveland headed for a fishing trip in Canada with friends. Athens couples returned from trips. multiple political ads appear for Athens County offices. Funeral services were held for D L Martzolff, OU history head and church teacher. Capt W W Walsh led 55 men of Company L for Camp Perry.
Local notes report no August gathering for the Hannah D Bible Class of the Congregational Sunday School. Community items list a picnic and swimming party by the 4 H Toppers Club at Hendersons home, visits from relatives, travel to Florida, and scattered family events in Coolville and Troy.
James Gillingham son of Mr and Mrs Garland Gillingham has chosen Denison University for college this fall after considering Oberlin College. He graduates this year as an honor student.
Murray City notes list residents visiting relatives and guests from Columbus Dublin Logan Zanesville and Detroit. Entries mention recent trips to Buckeye Lake Old Man's Cave and Muskingum River cottage, plus a death notice for Mrs. Ed Powers and local hospital treatment for Gene Brown.
A short lyric details a lone boat adrift from shore beneath a gray quiet sky. The speaker finds calm in still water with only waves lapping and no other sound as distant land fades. Laura B Foster of Columbus Ohio signs the verse.
Stephen races to the plant after a blast injures workers. He finds Jan in the smoky wood working department and helps a badly hurt girl as nurses and guards contend with the emergency. Back home, Christie and her parents await Jan and Stephen’s return to share the tense rescue and reunion.
Broadwell residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Mrs Lotte Brill and family called on Mrs Ola Kenny at Layman while Edward Westbrook’s group spent time with Albert Thomas family in Schley. Additional visits occurred among Sprouse White Dorr Thomas Ogg Van Dyke and others with travels to Belpre Parkersburg Columbus Morgantown and Dayton. Sunday homecoming at Haga drew local attendees.
Gallipolis reports the state welfare department lifted a ban on transporting surplus commodities by private trucks effective August 1. M R Allen notes a renewal contract to Vance Baker at ten cents per mile. Most commodities come from the Athens storehouse with trips often made to Iro nsen and Portsmouth. Also mentioned is the 1940 U S grapefruit seed oil production at 90 000 pounds.
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