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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
1
Congress shows broad support for Roosevelt's demand to ramp up armament production and lend or lease weapons to Britain and other democracies. Lawmakers expect details on funding in the 1941-42 budget, with debate over whether aiding democracies could lead the United States toward war.
Fragments of a broken headlight glass helped detain a man accused of a New Year Eve hit skip that killed 59 year old William Ankeney. Prosecutor Marcus Shoup said a manslaughter indictment would be sought against Howard D. Evans of near Osborn.
A fire at the Gibisonville general store and post office operated by Billy Moore damaged the second floor after a overheated flue. CCC volunteers from Camp Hocking joined a bucket brigade to save the building. about $200 loss to contents. The post office and merchandise were removed. Moore, postmaster for years, has long operated the establishment near the Hocking Cave region.
In Columbus the Senate Republicans agreed to expand minority representation, granting Democrats extra seats on the judiciary military affairs and political subdivisions committees and allowing reshaping of other panels. Minority Leader Boyd called it the lesser evil as the 94th General Assembly begins. A six month $77,766,000 appropriation bill with $3,500,000 in elderly pension increases and slight department cuts was introduced for reference after committee formation.
Dudley Burnside aged 57 died when slate fell in Heines Coal Mine on Route 33 while working alone Monday. He lived in Rock Springs and is survived by wife Florence two sons Leslie Ath ens and Harold Pomeroy and daughter Frances. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Rock Springs Methodist Church with burial in Rock Springs Cemetery.
Kroger Grocery & Baking Co reported a 5 percent increase in sales for the last four weeks of 1940 compared with the same period in 1939. The announcement notes stronger demand in Cincinnati and surrounding markets.
The War Today analyzes risk of Hitler invasion of England and Britain's need for naval help from the United States. It discusses a possible Balkans diversion, the Dardanelles threat, and the Arsenal of Democracy role while warning of the Nazi submarine menace and Italian warnings to Washington.
Supreme Court upholds labor board authority to require written contracts. CIO president Philip Murray and AFL leader William Green praise ruling as a rebuke to lip service bargaining. Analysts expect more steelmakers and others to sign CIO or union contracts after the Heinz Co. case decision.
President Roosevelt reportedly proposed in the 1941 budget to provide 212 million dollars for farm parity payments, matching the 1940 level. The plan would offer 50 million in cash with the remainder borrows from lending agencies, supplementing 500 million in soil conservation checks. Parity aims to restore farmers' purchasing power to 1909–14 levels.
Amid a construction surge to support defense industries, housing shortages intensify in coastal towns and near military training centers. Major factories show mixed results with cities like Pittsburgh Bridgeport Philadelphia Hampton Roads and San Francisco reporting from bad to acute conditions. The federal push includes 28,527 houses in 29 states and 6,446 more approved by Roosevelt with about half in outlying possessions, plus at least 40,000 more planned by the U. S. Housing Authority.
Nieces and nephews of Isaac Miller who died in 1909 battled retired mail carrier J. Oscar Reinbolt in probate court today over possession of a keg of silver coins valued at 555 dollars and three cans of gold unearthed in Miller's basement. Relatives claim the assets as Miller’s heirs while Reinbolt asserts ownership through a purchase of the property.
Sixteen defendants named in a $110000 damage suit filed by David Bennett of Columbus alleging they caused his wife to separate from him. Defendant Everett G. Royer of Gallipolis among those named in the case.
The National Youth Administration announced plans to register 100 or more young men on Wednesday for roadside beautification work in Gallipolis County. The program aims to provide employment opportunities and public improvements in the area.
New York police raided a scene where three men allegedly attempted to coerce craps players with a gun. Officers intervened and arrested the trio, ending the confrontation with the authorities taking the win.
Gov John W Bricker announced at a press conference that all cabinet members will be re appointed when he begins a second term next Monday ensuring continuity in state leadership across his administration.
Ohio Fair Managers Association holds sessions in Columbus January 15 16 with panel discussions for junior fair administrators and exhibitors focusing on education and guidance.
Mrs. Daniel Sayre aged 88 died Monday at her home near Portland. She leaves five daughters and three sons. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 30 A M at the residence with burial in Longdale Cemetery West Virginia.
Amy Johnson Mollison Great Britain's renowned aviatrix is drowned in the icy Thames Estuary near London while on a wartime service flight. Her career included record flights to America Australia Africa Japan and China.
Detroit report cites Charles M. Noble urging immediate express highway system serving 65 percent of industry 50 percent of valuation and 40 percent of population. He supports Walter A. Jones’s plan for luxe transport from the industrial Midwest to Atlantic ports, costing about 860 million dollars financed by revenue bonds.
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Rasp who died Monday will be held Wednesday at 3 PM at Peace Church with burial in St. John’s Cemetery. Friends may call at Ewing Funeral Home until noon Wednesday when the body will be taken to the church.
A Norfolk and Western brakeman C E Shoe maker aged 45 from Portsmouth Ohio died after a fall in front of a passenger train in Williamson West Virginia last night.
British desert troops have reached El Adem near Tobruk as Mussolini reaffirmed Italy's alliance with Germany. Italian losses in North Africa were heavy with 70,000 prisoners. 400,000 Turkish troops massed in Thrace threaten Balkan junctions. Germany poised for new Southeast Europe move amid Allied warnings. Bad weather slows aerial war as raids hit a Midlands town.
Youngstown Rep. Martin L. Dies accuses Communists of fronting for Nazis in the United States. He cites New York bank records showing 15 million dollars moved from Russia to Germany in two months and warns of a well funded Fifth Column. He cites local references to Youngstown and promises further evidence.
Berlin dispatch reports Capt. Charles Davis Morgan, a U.S. citizen and Roosevelt friend, in a German prisoner camp. Morgan, whose wife Louise Warfield Morgan of Baltimore is Duchess of Windsor kin, was captured early June while serving with the British army in Flanders.
A strike of 550 workers halted production at the Pittsburgh Valve and Fitting Corp a Pitcairn Co division with naval contracts. The AFL union called the strike first in the Akron district to affect defense production as wage adjustments were sought through individuals rather than the union committee.
In London a million arms workers petitioned an arbitration tribunal for a three pence per hour raise to offset rising living costs. The request targets improved wages amid postwar inflation pressures.
A five member Ohio committee proposes stricter driver licensing standards including mental and physical fitness tests, a permanent examiner force, compulsory accident reporting, and alignment with other states. Current patrol exams are criticized as overload and not conducted by a dedicated expert staff. Chairman Robert Hoffman said introduction would occur next week.
In Farmingdale New York 212 aircraft workers at the Ranger Engineering Division of Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation threaten to strike Thursday night if talks fail with Local 661 Aviation Division of the United Automobile Workers. The union seeks a 5 cent hourly raise, higher starting wage, and general reclassification after a recent $1 478 000 navy contract.
Kansas City dispatch reports Sgt. Bill Fabian a 20 year old with West Point hopes rides a National Guard train to Camp Robinson Ark. Twenty minutes after departure his mother learns of an Army appointment to the academy. Officials say he could accept.
Charles E. Wilson of Minerva Ohio was elected president of General Motors to replace William S. Knudsen who resigned to aid the national defense program. Wilson is 50 and from Ohio.
Mrs Samuel C Malone aged 65 died from injuries suffered when a lamb on her Marion County farm attacked her last July 4. The incident occurred at the family home and her death was reported today.
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