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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1942
Page
1
In Rio de Janeiro and across Brazil public anger rose after five Brazilian ships were sunk by Axis submarines. Lifeboats with survivors arrived as government denounced the attacks and pledged punishment. Ships named Baendy, Annibal Benevelo, Araraquara, Arara, and Itagiba were reported lost. casualties expected high.
The Office of Price Administration set residential rents in Marion and Gallipolis at the March 1 level, effective September 1. Landlords must register properties by October 16 with local rent directors named by month end. the move aims to stabilize living costs amid nationwide rent reductions.
Margaret Herlihy, 4%-red hair, remains in Douglas county hospital after her father Lt. Col. E G Herlihy posted 5000 bond on murder charges against her fiancé Capt. David D Carr. Herlihy says injuries came from an assault during a trip from Agua Prieta Mexico. Carr, 27, anti tank unit officer at Fort Huachuca, was shot at the Herlihy home early Saturday.
A promotional plea urges readers to consult the Classified Ads now for bargains and to place sale or rental ads by phoning the Messenger Classified department. The message emphasizes timely action and easy contact for listings.
A French potato-growing center near Villers-Bretonneux faced mob action as weekend visitors overwhelmed gendarmes and coerced farmers into selling potatoes under threat. Three farmers were fined 5,000 francs each for yielding amid rumors ration tickets would not be required.
A resolution to suspend dance permits in Columbus liquor and beer establishments during the war will be submitted to the city council. Col O M Baidinger, Commandant of Lockbourne Air Base, alleged a "combination of women, liquor, and dancing" interferes with training glider pilots.
Charles Arthur was named to day to succeed Judge Andrew Stormont on the Gallia County draft board, a staff special report from Gallipolis.
Washington officials study zoning based meat price ceilings to ease shortages and correct maldistribution. The Office of Price Administration aims to level prices so packers balance output across areas rather than favor cities with higher ceilings.
In Moscow it was disclosed that Col. Vassily Stalin, son of the Soviet premier, commands a pursuit aviation group on the southern front. On June 21 he was reported to have received the Order of the Red Banner for bravery in frontline combat.
Rudy Vallee, 41, received the oath of allegiance from Lt J H Snydow and was made a chief petty officer in charge of the Coast Guard Band in Long Beach California.
American bombers led by Brig. Gen. Ira Eaker attacked Rouen rail yards in France, with 12 Flying Fortresses and 6 diversions, all 18 returning safely. Maj. Gen. Carl Spaatz praised the effort as a beginning of intensified American attacks supported by RAF and Allied fighters.
United States Army air forces disclosed Aug 14 and 15 operations by heavy bombers against Tobruk and in the Mediterranean and that American medium bombers joined in their first raid on Matruh. The bombers set fire to targets as part of the campaign.
Washington The United Steelworkers and U S Steel testify before the War Labor Board over wage increases for nearly 300000 workers in five mills. Citing the Little Steel case as a basis, the board aims for a speedy decision with oral argument a week after certification. Negotiations broke down over demands for a 50 cent per hour raise retroactive to February.
In Cleveland the Democratic party shows unity as Ray T. Miller of Cuyahoga County backs Walter F. Heer for governor. John McSweeney, the governor nominee, receives Miller’s praise after winning strong support in the county.
Martin W. Coffey of Middletown a Philip Carey Co. sales manager and World War I veteran was chosen State Commander at the 24th annual American Legion convention. Rossiter S. Williams of Oak? was elected vice commander and Charles McBride of West Salem was named treasurer.
The Navy reports a British merchant vessel sunk off the northern coast of South America in early July. Brazil also confirms five coastal ships, two with troops, lost near its shores in the last three days as Axis submarines move from the Caribbean to South American waters.
Detroit report quotes Alvan Mc Cauley president of the Automotive Council for War Production saying the auto industry is producing weapons of war at a rate of 5 billion dollars per year. He projects a future of 12 billion dollars annually if materials remain available.
Miami Beach Florida Corporal Clark Gable arrives at the army air forces officer candidate school after being told regulations ban mustaches on officers below first lieutenant He promptly had his mustache shaved at a barber shop to meet the rules.
Moscow reports Soviet forces counter-attacked southwest of Stalingrad, driving back German troops and retaking an important line. Russians regained ground on hills above Kotelnikovski, while Kuban River crossings were forced in the Krasnodar sector as Red Army troops pressed toward the Don bend and lower Volga defenses.
Senate approved a House measure to allow immediate living allowances to dependents of service members. The bill removes a delaying provision and, with the June 1 allotment law, enables a private to allot $22 monthly to a wife with government matching $28. Funds also cover support for children and other dependents.
Detroit police hunted today for the young companion of Warren Heyser a 42 year old bandit with a long record and under indictment for two Ohio robberies He was slain in a gun battle with Patrolman Harry Irvine who was wounded by Heyser Inspector John Whitman said Irvine then felled Heyser as the youth fled unidentified and escaped as the officer collapsed
The army's fifth service command announced more WAACs from Ohio will begin training at Fort Des Moines in Iowa. The group, consisting of officer candidates from Ohio, will start the course on August 24 at the women’s army auxiliary corps training program.
Gallapolis staff report Ernest Smith 33 and Pearl Smith 30 jailed today charged with assaulting Ella Sisson 49 and robbing him of an unspecified amount in a case described as an assault and robbery.
Gallipolis reports bartender James Tippy of the Silver Dollar severely injured with a skull fracture after a Tuesday night assault by Wy mond Call, a furloughed soldier. Call is jailed. police report two prior verbal encounters and multiple witnesses. Tippy’s prognosis is uncertain with even chances of recovery.
A government spokesman told reporters today that renewed United States actions in the Solomon Islands will ease Japanese pressure on China. He called the fighting an epoch-making battle with expected repercussions, arguing Japan must redraw its campaign in the Pacific as forces are drawn away.
In Los Angeles, comedian Frank Fay faced his former attorney seeking $600 in fees. By court order, Fay turned his pockets inside out and showed only $3 in cash on hand.
Washington D C chairman Bone of the Senate Patents Committee said W S Farish president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey would appear before the committee to answer charges that his company joined a pre war patent pool under German control.
United States Marines secured key footholds in the Guadal canal Tulagi area as Allied airmen bombarded Japanese ships and harbors. The Navy stated the first phase ended in Japanese air, shore, and sea setbacks with at least 38 Japanese planes destroyed and minimal U.S. losses.
Columbus reports the Republican Party of Ohio has a 10870 surplus to begin the fall election drive. Treasurer Hugh Huntington, of the Republican State Central Committee, provides the figures.
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