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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1944

Page

16

The Messenger Establishes 181 Prederrick W Bush Publisher 1896

The page provides masthead details for The Messenger newspaper with publishers Gorton K. Bush and Dick outside? It lists staff roles, office alignment, and membership in press associations along with varying subscription rates for in state and out of state and foreign service terms.

Prederrick W. Bush and & the Messenger Gorton K. Bush Mgr Charles BH. Harris Ohio Gurion Messenger Far Sin Ap Coos

Wartime progress of American airlines praised by Truman Committee

The Truman Committee reports in 1943 that U S airlines increased passenger mileage and mail and express ton miles despite halved fleet. With 186 Army loaned planes they carried over 1.425 billion passenger miles and expanded mail and express ton miles. They flew more hours per plane and retained safety, earning credit for management and staff. The committee urges returning more of the 160 borrowed planes to boost war effort.

American Commercial Airlines Air Transport Command Truman Committee Senate

Women urged to join US auxiliaries for war effort

The piece argues American women should enlist in military auxiliaries to support the armed services, noting propaganda abroad about low female enlistment and addressing reasons why women hesitate. It compares Allied responses and stresses women’s patriotic duty to safeguard homes and freedoms against the Axis.

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Nobody Said No The Constitution The New Trend In Philosophy

Constitutional lawyers argue that the Constitution restricts federal power to express grants and prohibitions. The piece notes a shifting belief that anything not forbidden becomes federal prerogative. It questions the idea and cites President Roosevelts potential term plan and resignation as speculative context.

Roosevel United Nations

Swedish scientists claim infrared device guides bombers

A Swedish scientist describes a rapier-like apparatus with infrared rays enabling bombers to lay eggs accurately through thick soup. The claim appears logical, suggesting Nazis may have planted a guess and await confirmation.

Congress Back Home Visits Reveal Public Sentiment On War

Congress members report home visits give clearer insight into citizen views on war related issues. Constituents press on furloughs for service members and ship availability, while Washington must balance military needs with political pressure. Members gain perspective for guiding policy for months ahead.

Washington Congress Europe Senate House Army Navy Japan Capitol

Clapper Reports on MacArthur as a Possible Presidential Candidate

The column discusses General Douglas MacArthur as a potential Republican nominee, noting wide speculation and calls to enter his name in primaries. It highlights his past ambivalence about politics, concerns from his absence in U.S. affairs, and practical hurdles should he pursue the presidency.

Australia Gen Douglas MacArthur General MacArthur United States MacArthur Senator Vandenberg Michigan Illinois Quebec Louis Mountbatten Bnagact Thactiova

Wilson predicts German defeat in 1944 says WPB official

In a wartime remark Charles E. Wilson, vice president of the War Production Board, declares confidence that Germany will be crushed in 1944. He asserts belief in Allied victory and urges continued production and effort.

WPB Charles E. Wilson

War Today on James Dunn and the Moscow Accord

The piece argues that a Moscow Conference agreement by Russia, the United States, and Britain prevented a likely third world war. It cites James C. Dunn and Field Marshal Jan Smuts, stressing the need for a wartime leadership alliance among the Big Three and China to maintain peace, with a UN-like future core.

James C. Dunn Moscow Russia America Bruce Esse Lowrey Oy London Jan Smuts South Africa Rae United Nations League of Nations China Japan

Letters From Columbus Call For News Of Sons In Service

Editor, The Messenger: A Gloucester man seeks to inform Athens County readers about my three sons in service. Frederick is a B 26 bomber pilot somewhere in Ireland after three years enlistment. Lewis is a fire controlman on a destroyer with eleven trips and two and a half years in service. Walter is a pilot on a boat and not infantry, location unspecified. Write to 529 E Broad St Columbus for their addresses. William MINGUS. Columbus Jan 8.

the Messenger Glouster Athens Frederick Ireland Lewis Walter E. Broad St Columbus William Mingus Columbus

Widows to Receive Two-Thirds of Salary for Life

Civil Works Administration widows were to be paid two thirds of the deceased's salary for life or until remarriage, with minor children receiving support until age 18. Samuel J. Stone, 104, died. Stepdaughters named L. C. Nye of Athens and Stimpson Merry of Chauncey. Also notes on H G Wells economic plan and other brief items from the era.

Civil Works Administration Samuel J. Stone Mr. Stone L. C. Nye Athens Stimpson Merry Chauncey

Mae Parmiter’s 79th Birthday Thanks Note

Mrs Mae Parmiter thanks friends and relatives for making her 79th birthday special. She received 114 cards and expresses gratitude for the thoughtful wishes received on January 7 at Stewart.

the Messenger Mae Parmiter Stewart

Awake America Awake Verses Call Citizens to Action

Poem urges readers to awaken to dangers of war and internal strife. It condemns drugged apathy, saboteurs, and labor trouble as results of politics and greed. It calls for prayer, faith, and steadfast service to God to confront threats.

America Horace F. Smith

Gideon Planish’s ascent beyond dean to editor in fiction

Gideon Planish, dean of Kinnikinick College in 196, is described as a celebrated speaker in Gemaend. His wife Peony leverages his lectures to settle mounting debts as he accepts an editorship offer, ultimately leaving education to become a promoter and public opinion shaper.

Kinnikinick College Gideon Planish Gemaend Peeny Consolidated Country High School Iowa New York Sunday Herald-Times Peony Gideon Rural Adult Kinnikinick A. J. Joslin Bull Dean Music Guild Dr. Planish

Dorcas Class Entertained At Bartlett Home

Bartlett women share a Dorcas Sunday School class gathering hosted by Mrs. John Beazell. The meeting featured devotionals by Mrs. C. B. Lees, and a discussion on crime among children who skip Sunday school. Social hour refreshments followed.

Bartlett John Beazell Dorcas Oliver Opmiston C. B. Lees John Poling Bartlett Grange Mary Shinn Shinn Carl Secoy Nellie Goddard Columbus Mar Arnold Army Hospital Patterson Field Fairfield Florida Charles Wine Sandusky Ohio Richard Brickles

Coolidge the Talker with Vast Working Vocabulary

Cal Coolidge, famed for his laconic style, reportedly possessed a working vocabulary of 27,000 words while the average American with a grade school education uses under 2,000. The note contrasts his word store with common speech.

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Cycling Nitrogen Reducer for Flight Readiness

Pilots use stationary bicycle sessions to lower blood nitrogen levels before piloting certain fighter planes into high altitude air. The technique aims to improve physiological readiness and performance on demanding missions.

Bradbury Social Notes Highlights From Local Residents

Bradbury social column records village life with visits and travels. Rev. Koch led Sunday services. Dana and Russe family involved in a Crooksville accident. Irene Smith to spend winter with Denver Smith in St Clairsville. Minnie and Arthur Gilmore with U. S. Army. Rice family returned from Chillicothe. Bertha Neihmyers of Pov Troy visited Retta Maguire and Wilbur Pierce. B H Bailey plans farm sale and move to Arizona for health. Gilmore janitor returns to work after illness. Authersons spent weekend in Columbus. Figsell and Gemin families recuperating. King family noted.

Bradbury Bible School Rev Koch Dana Russe Wert Crooksville James Russell Irena Smith St Clairsville Denver Smith Minnie Gilmore Arthur Gilmore U. S. Army Carl Ebersbach Robert Rice Chillicothe Bertha Neihmyers Povtroy Retta Maguire Wilbur Pierce B. H. Bailey Arizona W. M. Russell Daus Corning M. Gilmore T. W. Autherson Columbus G. C. Russell Figsell Gemim

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