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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1942
Page
4
Page four carries publisher and editorial staff credits for the Athens Messenger, notes Associated Press rights, and lists subscription prices for Ohio and outside Ohio. Rates include annual, semiannual, and weekly options for mail and carrier delivery, with single copies and international applicability.
The federal government poster urges cooperation amid publicized fights between civilian and military authorities over wartime divisions. It argues both sides overstate needs and delay victory, urging leaders to avoid airing disputes and to seek compromises without sacrificing essential supplies.
The article argues that taxing all wealthy industrialists to cap incomes at 25 000 would fund government for only a few days and that a broader fair tax including low income groups is needed. It notes the House approved bill would leave 40 billion in untaxed lower bracket income and warns of inflationary spending if not addressed. It contends business has been taxed to the limit and additional revenue must come from individuals in lower brackets.
The War Production Board calls for rapid collection of metal scrap from barns yards and debris to feed mills for the war effort. Local junkers note much material lies hidden in weeds and discarded machinery. The piece urges citizens to act now before more sons are lost, stressing the war is fought with both men and material.
Senator Prentiss Brown comments on District 50 led by John Lewis, covering gas coke chemicals and broader fields such as dairy, cosmetics, and explosives. The note suggests potential for a third national union, amid wage control debates. Flight Sergeant Michael Jacobs cites air encounters over Cologne.
In Washington Clapper asserts two recent public confidence abuses. He criticizes theMitchel Field ground marker hoax and casts doubt on government support for Henry Kaiser tied to giant cargo planes. He notes rubber stamp letters and shifting Army Navy priorities hinder Kaiser while officials dodge secrecy.
Peter Edson argues the United States has become a have not nation in less than six months with shortages in sugar coffee and rubber. He cites War Production Board lists of 500 essential commodities and warns isolation is impossible as the nation fights for subsistence and life.
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The Messenger urges residents to give scrap iron rubber and more to Uncle Sam, warning of a possible shortage and calling for maximum contributions. The plea, dated Athens August 5, stresses that excess is acceptable but a shortage could harm the United States.
Ten years ago a Logan birthday party for Pauline Schultz is noted. Gallia County mobilized Red Cross aid delivering seven hundred barrels of flour. Gallipolis executive secretary Mrs. Cc. C. Richards and Athens graduate Roy McClanahan are mentioned along with degree recipients Mary O. Stalder Mary F. Harwick and William J. Davis. A McClure family vacation to Michigan is listed. The John Porter steamer rock shaft linked to yellow fever deaths is described as mounted in Gallipolis City Park, tied to Hill family ownership since repairs in 1878.
Kimberly York Two voters tally primary results with 227 ballots. Democrats 124 and Republicans 103. Elza Cullison Democrat central committeeman with 69 votes. George Dishong 38. William Adams Republican committeeman 70. John Mourne 28. Oral Daugherty 38 write-ins. Perry Colegrove victorious for commissioner with 77 votes. Election board included D J Earl Mourne and others. Local meeting set for Aug 15 at I O O F Hall in Nelsonville.
As debt payments lagged, France proposed taking control of private plants and properties in the Rhineland. The German mark stood at 4225 per English pound or about 856 marks per US dollar. A crowd attended the Coolville Camp Meeting led by Rev. E H Wilson. Mr and Mrs Harry Simmons of Athens announced the birth of Harriet Lee. Foreign correspondent Frank Chariton noted the collapse of the indemnity talks in London, warning of growing Anglo-French drift and threatened entente dissolution as peace treaties of World War I face revision.
A birthday dinner for Ted Orris, 20, was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Orris Friday. Attendees included Gerald Eveland New Lexington Bill McCoy Anna Mae Orris and the hosts. Mary Elizabeth Tharp traveled from Columbus to Tucson Arizona to visit Mr and Mrs Willis Ferguson.
Gallipolis announces Saturdays bean dinner at Rio Grande headlined by piano duets vocal solos and readings. Acts include Mrs Evan Evans Lorena Jenkins Harriett Johnson Dan Johnson Forest Thompson Bobby Allison Mabel Noel and Wen Webbs sextet. Dinner at 11 30 am program at 2 pm dedicates plaque of township service men.
Wealthy Penny Kirk, living as Penny Kellogg, returns to Kirktown to study the Kirk steel mills and its workers. She angles for secrecy as she hires architect Charlie Jones to design a 500 home model village above the site and plans a bold, fast project before revealing details publicly. Penny joins Jim Vickers at the Courier and prepares for her assignment.
Local residents gather for a Rising Park picnic with Nancy Moore and several Smith families from Nelsonville Union Furnace and Columbus. Furloughs bring Robert Smith from Arkansas to visit. Lizzie Green returns from Columbus. families relocate to Arlston West Virginia and Sparnon property. Various callers and travelers including Briley and Hardy families share visits in Lancaster and nearby towns.
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