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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1943
Page
4
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A commentary calls Missouri Senator Clark a numb-skull for labeling the Wright brothers first flight as “the greatest disaster” and argues that aviation aided war, mercy, and postwar transport, noting imagined alternatives in war and steel.
The Treasury seeks a 10 billion tax rise to fund the war and curb inflation, arguing national income is high enough to cover the increase. Congress rejects the plan, faulting old methods and citing four interlocking issues: income distribution, war wage growth, revenue versus control goals, and inflation goals. Cooperation is urged to craft a scientific tax formula.
The piece warns of a front porch racket as gangs target government checks sent to service members dependents. The Secret Service anticipates up to 30 000 forgery cases this year. Advice includes locking mailboxes and having the mail carrier signal delivery. Merchants should require ID when cashing these checks.
The document advocates punctual start and execution of operations. It stresses valuing on time performance and reliability in meeting schedules. It highlights disciplined timing as a guiding principle for actions and outcomes.
The piece argues the press push for prompt ship loss announcements clashes with Navy practice. It notes Liscome Bay families await casualty lists, while the Navy sometimes reveals ship names before full casualty lists due to heavy losses and public criticism. The writer advocates returning to the old policy prioritizing families’ need for complete information.
Washington dispatch argues Hitler rides a volatile Balkans frontier as Bulgaria wavers toward the Allies and a Balkan invasion could force a large German retreat from Russia. It notes Greece and Yugoslavia resist Nazi rule while Turkish support for the Allies grows and Moscow vies in Sofia.
The OPA recruited eleven volunteers in Manhattan out of a requested four thousand snoopers. Women oppose black markets gouging and high prices but fear shortages and feel unable to accept bay tables. The agency will gain some help but remains under the needed count.
The 37th Division linked forces on New Georgia July 24 to August 6 as the 145th and 148th Infantry pressed a southern advance while the 161st met stiff jungle resistance. By August 6 the campaign ended with low casualties and malaria near five men.
The piece argues that Allied decisions at Cairo and Teheran foreclose peace bids from the Axis. It credits unconditional surrender or a costly fight to end the war, contrasts with 1918 armistice mistakes, and endorses the Atlantic Charter and four freedoms as the basis for a just peace.
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Stationed in Texas Chauncey Aviation Student James Gerald Willis, a University of Alabama attendee, informs his mother Minnie Willis that he has completed his studies and will relocate to San Antonio for Primary Flight training with the Army Air Forces.
Rediaw a chemist and professor confronts sorrow when a ghost offers a power to forget. A naked, hungry, stitched boy appears seeking the woman who brought him to Redlaw and demands bread and escape. Redlaw wrestles with memory and fear as the story foreshadows a dangerous gift.
The Pinochle Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Leon Kellar with prizes awarded to Mrs. Bert Hickok and Fred Grey. Local residents made visits, including Mrs. Harry Hoffman in Columbus and Holzer Hospital. Anna Parsons celebrated a birthday with Red and White Store staff. other notes mention Bob Winneberg's furlough and family visits.
In Pittsburgh three miners from Southwestern Pennsylvania were given suspended six month sentences and three years probation under the Smith Connally War Labor Disputes Act. Thomas Malekovich, Eli Worchak, and Ralph CalabrIs were among the last of 30 indicted for wildcat strikes in June and July. Federal Judge F P Schoonmaker imposed the penalties.
Wilkesville announces the honor roll for the second six weeks across grades from Eighth to Fourth. Seniors include Julian Hoff Jessie McElory Betty Fitzpath Katie Osler Edith Smith La Bishop Hanna McGinnis. juniors Ruth Long Dong Penn. sophomores Leoma Mais Margaret Spires Laur Snyder Loren Straushaugh J Schilling Eva Wilbur. freshman Ruby Robert McKenzie.
Dorcas Social and Personal notes list Beegle and Mary Lou Akron as weekend guests of their parents. Twin daughters of Mr and Clyde Wines visited Gr June Beegle Monday night. Mrs Lizzie Bostick plans several weeks with the Johnsons in Parkersburg. Mrs Laura Sayre and Mrs He ard Johnson joined Nellie for dinner. Albert Wolfe to visit from Texas army base for a short furlough. Wellington Parks from Great Lakes employed last season. Sidney Carpenter Ruby Hayman and two sisters played in Columbus and dined with Laura Jason. Creed James of Portland dined with Lieut Salser and sister Marjorie at the home here.
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