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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
1
The Senate approved a bill authorizing the President to muster the National Guard and Army Reserves, a vote of 71 to 7. Senator Burke disclosed an amendment proposing universal registration for men aged 21 to 44, while the committee set 21 to 30 as the eligible ages. The measure strengthens options for active service mobilization.
American Airlines investigator renewed inquiry into Rosemary Griffiths assault aboard a westbound Nashville jet after crew failed to explain the midair incident. Griffith, a 24 year old Flushing stewardess, said she was struck in the lounge and later found unconscious in the rear luggage area. She reportedly swallowed a key to the plane's mail compartment amid threats. Postal inspectors cleared all 14 passengers of suspicion and kept passenger names confidential.
Washington AP reports America's aircraft plants are turning out 10 800 warplanes annually. Production chief William Knudsen said last night that current output is about 900 planes per month and will rise to 1300 by January 1 with steady increases thereafter.
Akron hosts a dedication ceremony for a new stadium seating 35,600 at the airport area. WPA laborers carry chromium picks and shovels in the pageant as officials recognize their role and the project’s impact on the region and defense related industry.
A joint meeting discussed plans to cut the national deficit by adopting an excess profit tax. Speakers argued the levy would target wartime profits and channel funds toward defense costs, urging swift action by lawmakers. The proposal faced questions about exemptions and implementation timing.
Washington reports that the Army secured contracts for only 83 of 4,000 aircraft due to legislative uncertainty. The War Department chief testified at a congressional tax hearing that the blame lies not with the Army, and that no preparations were made to meet specifications and designs.
The Syracuse village council approved overtime to speed water system construction. The plan includes mobilizing labor, up to 12 overtime hours weekly, and hiring additional mechanics to prepare plans and equipment for the new water system project.
Earl Willock and his spouse, bereaved after their 14 year old Eat died after a bicycle accident last week, took four surviving daughters to Lake Milton hoping to lift spirits. A swimming outing ended tragically when five year old Donna ran toward deep water, vanished, and was recovered five minutes later, but could not be revived.
Niagara Falls New York State Police report a 75 year old woman was found bound to a wall in an unfinished cottage room. Troopers say Louise Carpenter was discovered yesterday with hands tied behind her back and a metal chain padlocked around her abdomen. Authorities charged the couple with two counts related to the alleged confinement.
Gallia County Grand Jury, convening August 23 in Gallipolis, will consider charges of forgery and embezzlement against Lola C. Neal in a case tied to local real estate matters. Budge W. R. White summoned the panel for the inquiry.
New York U m Thurman Arnold, assistant U S attorney general, said a federal grand jury found evidence suggesting German controlled patents vital to United States war industries may slow defense. Ohio officials report wage code debate in beauty industry. debate among operators on fair minimum wages persists. The draft code would affect about 25 000 operators and may be reconsidered by the state board.
Frank Wires was treated by a physician after an accident in his yard. He mis judged distance while annoyed by a bee during shaving, struck at the bee with a razor, and severely cut himself about the head and neck.
Forest Run funeral services set for Sunday at two o'clock for Mrs. Mary Rhodes 76 who died at home. She is survived by Ernest Rhodes, Mrs Jacob Baer, both of Forest Run, and Albert Rhodes of Athens. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery after services.
Marion J. Warrington of Newark described an assault and robbery by five Black men in Columbus near Bexley last night. He was forced into a car at gunpoint and robbed of $22 and his suit while in his underwear when deputies arrived.
President Roosevelt spoke at a press conference criticizing a defeated Senate amendment to permit the Guard and organized reserves for federal training. The plan would place 24 million people under registration, with 21 to 30 year olds eligible for immediate draft. The measure would authorize training anywhere in the Western Hemisphere and faces a likely prolonged Senate and House battle.
Pomeroy staff report funeral plans for Ella ser sohooled injured at the Pomeroy Sait Corp Plant with services Sunday near Minersville. Florence Arizona reports indicate Robert Burgunder died in the lethal gas chamber at dawn after fatal desert heat events.
Berkeley, California. Dane Coolidge famed Western novelist and authority on Indian and cowboy lore has died aged 67. His career spanned several decades with popular novels and extensive contributions to Western history and literature.
Health officials in two states warn of a poll deadly paralysis spread in the Ohio Valley where more than 40 cases have appeared in two weeks. In Huntington West Virginia 26 cases are listed with six nearby counties in the zone. Louisville and Kentucky report 20 active cases in Eastern Kentucky near Ohio and West Virginia. Ohio's Dr. R H Markwith says no new cases yesterday though ten people are stricken in Portsmouth and one in Ironton. Authorities confer to determine if the disease is entering Ohio from West Virginia.
WaxDE Park New York reporter states ED plans a three day defense tour starting today from his Hudson Valley estate. The itinerary includes Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy Yard Boston Navy Yard Watertown Massachusetts Watertown and Newport Rhode Island Navy Torpedo Factory Groton Connecticut New London Connecticut submarine base. stops cover ports and factories as he surveys defense sites.
Crowley Louisiana reports Southwest Louisiana cities flooded by nearly two inches of rain over the past 48 hours prompting calls for outside aid as residents cope with rising waters and road closures.
From Rome and Cairo comes word of the largest air battles over the Libyan Egyptian desert and over the English Channel as British and Italian forces clash. Both sides claim victories amid shifting German and Italian tallies, with British air losses and shipping damage cited.
Columbus firm offered twelve state highway improvement projects estimated at 508000 to contractors today. Small projects in Meigs and Washington counties failed to draw bids. Bidders include Hocking-Husley and Holderman of Columbus bidding 46542 for grading and brick paving on a concrete base of two miles of U.S. 33 in Logan.
A charge of assault against Felix Rudis was dismissed after his fiancée Agnes Slicksitis refused to prosecute. They plan to marry soon as Rudis works a ditch digging job. Two women convicts reportedly fled toward Joliet after being seen hiking toward the city. Eleanor Jarman and Mary Foster, noted criminals, fled from reformatory before lunch yesterday. The Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Will Whaley will be celebrated Sunday at the state park between Athens and Pomeroy.
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