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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1941
Page
4
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The piece argues for massive tax increases to fund government, taxing middle and lower incomes to replace reliance on the rich. It warns that indirect taxes hide the cost of government, while direct taxes will educate citizens about their stake in public spending and deficits. It labels current policy as exposing Santa Claus as the taxpayer.
The Education Department proposes programs to counter propaganda and organize groups to explain their role in defending American institutions. Critics note the administration ignores Communists in shipping, radical strikes, and youth intimidation targeting Washington.
A reflective article argues that Italy’s battlefield failures stem from a weak leadership under a socialist emperor. It contrasts home defense valor with campaigns in Africa, noting bravery requires belief in a worthy cause and praising Italian Americans in uniform.
State Board of Water Conservation warned Ohioans for years about new water supplies and pollution impacts. Some large industries reacting to defense orders push for a water resources agency as they invest to secure reliable sources. Firms facing scarce water relocate to find adequate supplies.
The Washington commentary notes Churchill's Sunday broadcast that America will not field manpower this year or any year. Gallup polls show limited desire for war across age groups, while public sentiment backs supplying tools of war, not troops. The piece compares views of Governor Landon and Roosevelt on aiding England versus full engagement.
Peter Edson analyzes Tokyo's rice rationing and Indo-China deal as Japan seeks food security. He details hard and soft grain varieties, mixed-rice policies, price doubles since 1933, and the impact on Japanese households amid wartime shortages and inflation.
The article notes that without new conservation projects the old water levels cannot be restored. It warns that national defense pressures renew the water issue and that some districts risk losing industries while others may fail to attract them.
Dr Harold Burtt at Ohio State University reports striking findings on early childhood impressions. A father read Sophocles to his baby in Greek and later, at age 8 1 2, the child showed a 30 percent saving on verses heard in infancy. By 14 the saving dropped to 8 percent and by 18 nearly vanished. The experiment suggests impressions made in infancy can affect later learning.
James R. Lowther of Beedeville writes about WPA relief, Bricker’s pensions, and voting for FDR. He contrasts past leaders with current programs, praises Bricker’s on time pensions, and urges peace while defending American values.
A farmer and columnist shares practical pine growing tips for Ohio districts. He advises avoiding recently cut land and competitive weeds like black locust and blackberry briars, warns against Scotch pines due to sap suckers, notes red and white pines as better options, and reflects on costs and private nursery purchases. He mentions about five thousand pines planted and ongoing efforts to keep them weeded.
A poem exalts silence and divine will with imagery of stars, moonlight, and peaceful sleep. The piece is attributed to Rev. Mary Karch from Lakeview Ohio and ends with a separate verse by Vv. W. Miller about private nurseries and freedom from papers and red tape.
April Burnett brings Kent Carter home from leave by train. Kent mistakes April for Ann due to blindness, revealing a shared bond and April's secret she must reveal. The moment solidifies their ties as Ann’s name blurs into April’s life amid wartime strain.
April and Kent share a tense road trip as he reveals eye surgery after a bombing accident. A rookie’s dud bomb nearly cost Kent his sight, and April faces a choice between Ann and Kent while a glossy nickname sparks jealousy, leading to a dramatic cliffhanger.
Logan resident Mrs. C A Richey organized a benefit party for the Logan Relief Association. Pomeroy City Council faces a $30,000 borrowing need to cover year end water and electric light bills and plans to shrink services to balance the budget. Trimble Grange No 1830 installed Eben Gillespie as master with officers A O Wolf Madeline Boudinot Eugene Post Cella Boudinot D M Sawyer Roy Kasler Henry Forsbach Emma Sawyer Helena Gillespie Cella Post.
John Feffis of the Athens Candy Kitchen left for New York to sail for Cuba and later to Greece. Dr E W Chubb acting president of Ohio University was in Columbus on business. Furniture prices are highlighted with a three piece suite reduced from 375 to 249 and a two piece overstuffed set at 237.50. Judge H T finished eight years as Athens County Probate Court Judge. Plans were made for the joint meeting of Class Six and Mrs Martzolff s Class of the First Methodist Church with 400 and 600 expected respectively at the morning session.
The Gallipolis high school faces lighting problems due to fluctuating electric current. An improved transformer will be installed to rectify conditions and fluorescent fixtures may be added in study halls. The grade schools are not affected. Some students say cloudy days hinder study when artificial light is needed.
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