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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1941

Page

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Bethlehem Steel union approves government plan at Lackawanna plant

The Bethlehem Steel Corporation and the Steel Workers Organizing Committee approved a government drafted settlement plan for the Lackawanna New York strike. The plan calls for full reinstatement, grievances bargaining, and a possible union election at the plant. Violence flared around the picket line as police were alerted to suppress disorders.

Bethlehem Steel Corporation Steel Workers Organizing Committee Lackawanna, N. Y van A. Bittner CIO William S. Knudsen Sidney Hillman Office of Production Management Washington Labor Relations Board Lackawanna

Wheeler Attacks Aid Bill as Threat to Defenses

Montana Senator Burton K. Wheeler denounces the aid bill as stripping defenses and risking a presidential move to war and a global dictatorship. He accuses the administration of seeking an NRA like world system and naval convoys while warning of constitutional damage and unchecked presidential power. He cites public opposition and claims a misunderstanding of the measure.

Washington Montana Burton K. Wheeler Wendell L. Willkie Wheeler Roosevelt Hollywood United States Americas Senate Congress South America

Investigators Probe Atlanta Air Sleeper Crash

Three independent groups began probes into the crash near Atlanta of Eastern Air Lines' near new air sleeper valued at 120000 dollars. Seven people died and nine were injured including Eddie Rickenbacker. He was pulled from the wreck at dawn and was said to be improving. The Civil Aeronautics Board opened a preliminary inquiry and would spend days dismantling motors and inspecting wreckage.

Atlanta Eastern Air Lines Eddie Rickenbacker Rickenbacker Civil Aeronautics Board

Hocking County Plans Delinquent Tax Bonds

The State Board of Tax Appeals authorized Hocking County to issue 15000 in delinquent tax bonds for poor relief and certified that the Union Rural School District of Richland County could issue 14000 in bonds without a vote to participate in federal aid projects.

Columbus State Board of Tax Appeals Hocking County Union Rural Richland County

Fire probe planned after Cen tral High School blaze damaged second floor

Fire department officials planned an investigation today into yesterday's blaze that damaged the second floor of Central High School.

Chillicothe Central High School

A L Johnson Former Athens Official Dies at 78

A L Johnson aged 78 longtime Athens city councilman and county commissioner died Thursday night at the family home 21 Morris Ave after a long illness. He was born on a farm in Ames Township son of John and Rebecca Johnson and married Altha Howard in 1883. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 1 30. Burial in W Union Street Cemetery mausoleum. He leaves wife two daughters Mrs A V Linscott and Mrs Verna J Brown both of Columbus two grandsons Homer L Brown and Homer L Johnson. Two sons Homer L and Harry C Johnson and daughter Mrs Robert Reed preceded him in death. He was active in transfer business farming and enjoyed high school and university athletics. He was a Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen and Izaak Walton League member. Friends may call at 21 Morris Ave. Saturday afternoon.

A. L. Johnson Athens City Athens County Morris Ave Mr. Johnson Ames Township John Rebecca Johnson Altha Howard Amesville Johnsons Johnson Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen of the World First Presbyterian Church Fred E. Luchs A. Y., Wilcox W. Union St

Prominent Gallipolis Business Man Dies

William Spear age 58 a retired prominent business man and bank director died Friday of a heart attack Funeral services will be held at two oclock Sunday afternoon in the Baptist Church Austin Graham age 72 retired Gallia County farmer also died Friday of paralysis Funeral arrangements have not been announced

Gallipolis William Spear Baptist Church Austin Graham Gallia County

Ohio Ranks Fourth In Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Ohio issued 521 963 hunting and fishing licenses last year ranking fourth nationwide. The state collected 526 026 dollars and 75 cents in license fees. Ohioans also purchased 20 680 federal duck stamps at one dollar each.

Washington Ohio Fish and Wildlife Service

Gallian's Estate Left To Methodist Church

Will of the late Aaron S. George filed for probate in Gallia County. He leaves an estate estimated at $20,000 to Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Aaron 5S George Gallia County Grace Methodist Church

Red Cross Institute Outlines Wartime Life Saving Topics

The Red Cross will host a four day Ohio Institute beginning Tuesday in Mansfield. Topics include air raid casualty treatment life saving and defense angles of life saving. Sessions cover aid to families of service members public health nursing home hygiene nutrition first aid and disaster precautions.

Mansfield National Defense Ohio Red Cross Institute

Ohio Retailers Report Increase in Business

Ohio independent retailers saw January sales 19 percent higher than the same month a year ago. Department stores, reported separately, posted a 7 percent rise. The figures come from the Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research.

Ohio Columbus Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research

Britain Can Maintain Food Status With Reduced Imports

The Agriculture Department states Britain can keep current rations of essential foods even if sea warfare cuts imports by 40 percent from pre-war levels.

Washington Great Britain Agriculture Department

Cos Tello Estate Bequeaths 35000 to St George's Church

James W Cos tello died Saturday leaving an estate valued around 250000. He left 35000 to St George's Church. The will lists other bequests and designates the remainder to heirs. Probate proceedings were initiated in Lisbon.

Lisbon James W. Costello St. George's Church

King Alfonso of Spain Dies in Rome Exile

Alfonso 54 dies in Rome hotel room where he lived in exile. Present at his side were Queen Victoria, his heir Don Juan, son Don Jaime, and daughter Beatrice. Daughter Maria Cristina summoned from Turin could not reach before death. Born May 17, 1886, he reigned until April 14, 1931, then left Spain a day later amid civil unrest.

Victoria Don Juan Don Jaime Beatrice Maria Cristina Turin Rome Alfonso Spain

England Tries New Bombers Against Germans

London reports that four motored short Stirling bombers have been sent against Germany for the first time a few nights ago. Aeroplane magazine says the planes combine heavy load capacity with speed and strong defensive armament.

London Aeroplane United States

Ginger Rogers and James Stewart Win Academy Awards

Ginger Rogers and James Stewart are named best actress and actor for the 13th Academy Awards. Rebecca is named Best Picture. Walter Brennan and Jane Darwell win supporting acting honors. John Ford takes the directing trophy. Roosevelt addressed the industry from the White House. Rogers born Virginia McMath in Independence Missouri a year shy of 30. Stewart, once seen as lanky on MGM lot, wins for Kitty Foyle and Philadelphia Story.

Ginger Rogers James Stewart Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Ginger Kitty Foyle Stewart Rebecca Academy Walter Brennan Judge Bean Kentucky Jane Darwell Virginia McMath Independence M.G.M. Studio

Adequate Steel Production Declared by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt announced a report from the office of production management stating ample steel facilities exist to meet domestic defense civilian and allied democratic needs. He said there is no need to set steel production priorities now and production could rise if required while endorsing congressional probes of the defense program.

Washington Roosevelt Office of Production Management Guest Congress

Truck Upset on Route 33 Hurts Woman Near The Diamond

Mrs. June Rowe, 22, of Marion Route 4, suffered leg lacerations when a coal truck driven by her husband Vernon Rowe tipped onto its side after a southbound car driven by Will England, 65, Logan Route 3, left turned and struck it. England received a citation for unsafe operation and Mrs. Rowe was treated at The Diamond store.

June Rowe Marion Vernon D. Rowe Diamond Hocking State Highway Patrol Will R. England Logan England Dallas Kinser

J M Graham Ohio Kiwanis Dean Dies at 90

J M Graham a Portsmouth based Kiwanis leader and veteran of the shoe industry has died at age 90. The longtime local figure was known for community service and business contributions in Ohio. Funeral plans were not listed in the report.

Portsmouth Ohio Kiwanis J. M. Graham

Britain Turkey reach full Balkan accord in Ankara

War today notes Ankara reports Britain and Turkey have full agreement on Balkan and Mediterranean issues. The piece questions if Turkey would arm against Nazi advances while detailing Germany Britain moves to pressure Bulgaria and Yugoslavia as possible routes to Greece. It also discusses Japan pressuring France over Indo China and Siam to extend occupation near the Philippines.

Dewitt MacKenzie Ankara Britain Turkey Balkans Mediterranean Germany England Bulgaria Russia Yugoslavia Greece Japan France Siam Nippon Singapore Philippines

Theater Collapse in Kunming Kills and Injures 200

A theater in Kunming China collapsed shortly before midnight causing about 200 deaths or injuries. All known victims are Chinese.

Kunming China

Lay Plans To Hike Price Of Major Crops

Senators Bank head and Russell back a broad price pegging plan for government loans to lift prices of cotton wheat tobacco rice at 100 percent and 85 percent on corn. Administration officials may reveal March 8 if major crop control policy changes are planned as Roosevelt Wallace and Wickard address farmers on the AAA anniversary.

Washington Bankhead D-Ala Russell D-Ga Roosevelt Wallace Agriculture Wickard

Airmen Missing in Zone's Fifth Bomber Crash

Seven U S army airmen three officers and four enlisted men are missing after a bomber crashed into Panama Bay in the Canal Zone. Two occupants reportedly bailed out but rescuers found no trace during searches last night. This marks the Canal Zone fifth Air Corps crash this month.

Balboa Canal Zone United States Army Panama Bay Air Corps Canal Zone

Today Is Deadline for Buying Tax-Free Bonds

The last day to buy tax-free baby bonds and any tax-free federal securities under a Roosevelt signed law. Baby bonds are on sale. taxes apply only to interest when cashed, not to principal value. Public rushes expected at post offices nationwide.

Washington U Treasury Roosevelt

Midget Trucks Hit Volume Production At Ford

Detroit report states the so called pigmy truck with a load capacity of a quarter ton is being produced in volume on Ford assembly lines. The small vehicle is described as portable enough to be carried by large bombers.

Detroit Ford

Army moves 10,500 to Camp Barkeley in mass exodus

ABILENE Tex A mass movement of 10 500 soldiers from Ft Sill Okla to Camp Barkeley near here the largest motorized movement in the national defense program under way.

Abilene Tex Ft. Sill Okla Camp Barkeley National Defense Programy

Inquiry Group To Investigate Georgia Crash

Senator Clark announced a special committee will probe the Georgia airliner crash that killed seven, amid calls for investigations in Congress. The crash wounded Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and killed Rep. Byron of Maryland. critics link the Civil Aeronautics Authority’s 1940s reorganization to the disaster.

Washington Clark D-Mo Georgia House Senate Capitol Rep Byron Maryland Eddie Rickenbacker Eastern Airlines Congress Roosevelt Civil Aeronautics Authority Commerce Department Bender Rohio Federal Aeronautics Agency

U S Rearming Pace Deplored by Bullitt

Former ambassador William C Bullitt told the Overseas Press Club of America that America is not arming rapidly enough in defense against threats. He argued the nation should produce all needed weapons quickly for the United States and allies Britain China and Greece. He recalled a remark from Joseph Stalin about the difficulty of persuading 130 million Americans to act promptly.

New York America Rmer William C. Bullitt Overseas Press Club of America Bullitt France Soviet Russia Joseph Stalin United States

Registration Proposed For Insurance Concerns

Washington report notes Sumner T. Pike urged compulsory federal registration of life insurance companies with interstate business. He favored phasing out industrial insurance via lump sum death benefits under social security or government insurance through postal channels.

Washington Sumner T. Pike The Securities Commission Pike

Highway Contract Letting Set After Funds Arrive

A $2,000,000 road construction program was ready for a March 18 letting after an eight week delay awaiting legislative funds. The project aims to advance Columbus area highway work.

Columbus

Japan Threat Looms Over Indochina Crisis

Vichy timeout passes without French reply as Japan gauges response and plans an extraordinary conference with Indo China delegates. Tokyo massing ships near Saigon and Phnom Penh prompts evacuations of Japanese, with Chinese leaving Saigon. Britain and Berlin warn of Balkan tension as Italian forces suffer reverses and U boats prepare to surge.

Japan Thailand Cambodia Laos

Free Hamilton Man in Wife Slaying Trial

Robert Forbes aged 56 was acquitted of manslaughter in the death of his wife Edith 44 last Christmas Day. The state alleged he struck her and pushed or caused her to fall from his auto.

Hamilton Robert Forbes Edith Forbes

Westinghouse to Build Canton Naval Ordnance Plant

Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing of Pittsburgh will receive 425000 dollars as a fee to build and equip a 16150000 dollar naval ordnance plant at Canton Ohio.

Canton Washington Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company of Pittsburgh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bethlehem Associated Press Hillman Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co Milwaukee Ford Motor Company Lincoln Rouge Highland Park Cio-United Automobile Workers Michigan Labor Mediation Board Willkie Athens Gallian Methodist Red Cross Frank C. Caldwell King Alfonso of New Bombers Jimmy Stewart Ace U.S Vichy Tokyo Greater East Asia Saigon Indo-China Saiegon Gulf of Siam Pnompenh Reuters Great Far Eastern George W. Rendell Juba Somaliland Albania English Channel Adolf Hitler Berlin British Isles
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