26 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1942
Page
1
American gains in the Pacific push highlighted by battles in Java and the Philippines. Burma’s grim drama nears a climax as Rangoon reports flames and British defenders ward off heavy attacks. RAF said one Japanese plane was shot down over Rangoon this morning.
Secretary Stimson said the United Nations are mounting a magnificent defense of the Netherlands Indies and have inflicted heavy losses on Japan. He cited submarine torpedoes against enemy transports near the Indies as British reinforcements prepare and Calcutta strengthens air raid shelters.
Construction on the government explosive plant five miles north of Point Pleasant will not start before March 15, a month later than planned. A. F. L. union officials have signed a few workers and report no calls for the large number expected by March 1. Only workers invited by EF B Badger and Sons Co. will be hired, with notices to be issued when jobs are ready.
Washington reports a predicted presidential veto if the Farm Bill passes the House. Senate bloc backs restrictions on government surplus sales. President Roosevelt warns against wartime interference. Senate rejects Brown’s compromise 50 to 23, upholding parity sales prohibition.
Deputy Petroleum Coordinator Ralph K Davies told a congressional committee that orders to convert industrial oil burning equipment to coal gas and other fuels have been submitted to the War Production Board for approval. He cited a growing petroleum shortage along the Eastern Seaboard and the Pacific Northwest as the prompt for action.
Washington reports Army and Navy statements on air and sea attacks against Japanese vessels since December 10. Seven ships sunk and seven probably sunk, with 38 damaged according to the statements.
The State Department of Education asked county city and exempted village school superintendents to survey district populations for sugar rationing expected to begin in March. Elementary schools will issue rationing cards for civilian and family needs while high schools supervise rationing to restaurants and other commercial users. Civilians will register for cards at school buildings on dates to be announced.
Grad uates of the U.S. Reformatory's airplane mechanics school, the first of its kind in a federal institution, are doing their bit to lick the Japs. Two classes have been graduated and these men have jobs in airplane plants throughout the nation, Warden F Lovell Bixby said.
A group of British and Scottish troops at a U S Army post in the New York metropolitan area rose at 5 45 a m to learn about life in the United States. They praised American hospitality and food, disliked beer, and joined local soldiers in activities including tea in mess and Black Jack.
Arthur J. Rosenberg reported losing the ring setting at a basketball game in Louisville. He later found the setting embedded in the sole of a shoe, from a different pair than worn the previous week, after attending another game at the same gym.
In Washington the House considers suspending 17 labor laws tied to the 40 hour week and overtime pay. Rep Smith cites 17,000 West Coast workers and 3,000 CIO shipbuilders who refused longer hours as examples of wartime disruption. Senate calls for Secretary Perkins removal over alleged inefficiency and a national labor policy.
Utica New York Ralph Marlatt national director of the United Dairy Farmers CIO says the drive to organize the nations 3 000 000 dairymen will begin with 5 000 Michigan farmers already voting CIO affiliation and will expand next week to the Chicago Milkshed in Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota and later to New England.
Attorney General Biddle announced the first 1,084 enemy alien cases disposed after FBI arrests. He ordered 448 interned, released 215 outright, and paroled 421. Since war began on December 7, 5,151 German, Japanese and Italian nationals have been seized, with more than 4,000 cases still to be handled.
Elyria mayor fines Clifford Fitzpatrick and Wilbur S Page for speeding. He says motorists must aid the national effort to conserve automobiles tires gasoline and oil by driving slower. An extra five dollars was added to each fine bringing total to seventeen dollars and ten cents.
Soviet dispatches report the ring closing on the 16th German army near Staraya as reserves are beaten back. Red Star notes 12,000 dead, several garrisons wiped out, and German attempts to resupply thwarted by air and anti aircraft fire. London and Stockholm report entrapment efforts and 14,000 Soviet casualties in four weeks amid dense fighting in the region.
J P Seiberling president of Seiberling Rubber Co says Japan has excess rubber and may trade with the enemy. He notes rubber buying is government controlled and no manufacturer may buy crude rubber except from the Rubber Reserve Corporation.
The Cleveland Automobile Club claims that large second-hand sedans can be converted to home-to-war plant buses for about $100. A plan envisions private drivers contracting with war workers to provide neighborhood transport to the plant, saving tires and private cars.
Washington imposes wartime restriction on rubber in clothing production. Use of rubber in women’s corsets and girdles and men’s suspenders and garters is definitively ruled out for the duration.
Washington awards a $736,400 contract for 250 demountable prefabricated dwellings in Dayton Ohio to house war workers. The contract covers delivery and setup as part of wartime housing efforts. Occupancy aims to support industrial staffing and regional production needs.
London reports indicate the 26000 ton Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and the 10000 ton Prinz Eugen were severely damaged after Brest escape and attacks through Dover Strait. Kiel and Wilhelmshaven docks cited as current locations with aerial reconnaissance tracking. The Prinz Eugen was also struck by British submarine Trident off the Norwegian coast in late February.
The United States reports seven more ships probably sunk and 33 damaged in ongoing sea warfare as Japanese seapower faces heavy losses in the Pacific while German U boats continue attacks in the Atlantic.
Reported alarms in Washington at 1 31 am with unofficial mentions of alerts in Richmond Newport News and Hampton VA. Secretary Stimson stated over Los Angeles unidentified planes possibly operated by enemy agents. Navy reports show 74 Japanese vessels sunk or damaged since December 10 with more submarines sunk or damaged in the Atlantic.
Rep. George H. Bender urged using Army officers to supervise civilian defense efforts. He argued only officers who faced bombardment can plan effective protection and criticized local warden classes for lacking materials. He cited widespread frustration among villagers who had attended classes without demonstrations of actual bombs.
Newport Kentucky reports a second body identified as Mrs. Verna Conner of Miller Ohio recovered from the splintered hull of the tow boat G. W. McBride on the Ohio River. Workmen search for 14 others believed trapped in the wreckage.
Prime Minister Churchill warned on Tuesday that UN shipping losses in the last two months show a serious increase. Secretary Knox announced Navy figures: 15 combatant and 38 non combatant sunk, with additional ships damaged. Army bombers added two Japanese transports to the bottom off Macassar. Dutch losses and counts were sketched, noting 24 certain sinkings and 11 damaged ships in a prior tally. Roosevelt and war production officials hailed US shipbuilding progress toward an 8,000,000 ton goal for 1942.
Prosecutors asked a grand jury to indict 17 year old Clarence McDonald for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend Dorothy Broz in a Chicago movie theater balcony. He told investigators the plan formed three days earlier, driven by jealousy and fear she would not marry him.
Columbus report notes Cy Wallace cites expected decline in motor vehicle registrations due to wartime rationing with truck registrations hit hardest. 1942 plates go on sale Monday. early turn over to Red Cross as scrap planned. 88 counties sell farm and truck tags. new policy allows immediate plate installation and relatives abroad may buy tags for cars left at home.
Indianapolis national Americanism director Homer L. Chaillaux warns that Communists seek to infiltrate key defense and government posts during the war. He cites hand bills circulated by the Communist Party in several states urging members to volunteer for civilian defense work.
Columbus Col. C. W. Goble, state selective service director, said the Army’s plan to induct men the same day they pass physical exams likely won’t be adopted in Ohio until sometime next month.
In Athens renters enjoy a wide selection of houses with good tenants choosing better homes. A landlord reports renting an apartment after the first insertion. 2 room furnished apartment with private bath and entrance, utilities paid, hot water heat, garage. Dial 25581.
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