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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1944
Page
4
A listing from The Athens Messenger describes publication details, pricing, and circulation across carrier, local, and overseas subscriptions. It notes editor names, association memberships, and the paper’s second class mail status with geographic rate variations.
The Truman Committee reports that U S commercial airlines increased passenger mileage and mail ton miles in 1943 despite fewer planes. They carried the equivalent of over 1.4 billion passenger miles and more than 28 million ton miles of express freight.
The article argues American women should enlist in military auxiliaries to fill gaps left by men in service. It notes propaganda by Germany highlights low female enlistment and compares Allied women’s contributions, urging balance to prevent home upheaval and aiding occupied nations.
The piece argues that framers created a federation with powers only as expressly granted and critiques a modern trend toward broad federal prerogative. It notes constitutional lawyers claim a President can resign if constitutional prohibitions are absent and mocks guesses about Roosevelt seeking a fourth term or UN leadership.
A Swedish scientist claims a telephotographic apparatus with infrared rays enables bombers to lay eggs accurately through thick soup. The assertion sounds logical and prompts speculation that Nazis may have suspected and seeded this guess to test its truth.
Washington report notes long recesses since 1939 Pacific and European fronts. Members say home visits clarify public sentiment and questions on drafts furloughs and labor. Constituents seek guidance on war duration and policy while Congress balances votes with military needs.
Wireless column notes MacArthur’s name repeatedly raised for the Republican nomination. It cites editorials and supporters in Illinois and Michigan, while MacArthur stated in 1942 and 1943 that he had no political ambitions and would finish as a soldier.
The passage weighs General MacArthur as a presidential figure, noting his sincerity and courage but highlighting gaps in his knowledge of domestic and Allied diplomacy, potential foreign policy shifts, and practical hurdles if he left command to campaign.
In a 1944 statement Vice President Charles B. Wilson expresses firm belief that Germany will be defeated. He frames the war as a decisive effort and urges continued resolve and support for allied actions.
William Mingus writes from Columbus, Jan. 8, praising his three sons for military service. Frederick is a B 26 bomber pilot in Ireland, Lewis is a fire controlman on a destroyer with Atlantic crossings and Norfolk schooling, Walter is a PT boat pilot in England. He invites contacts at 529 East Broad Street.
James C. Dunn argues that without the Moscow conference agreement among Russia Britain America and China a third world war was likely. He cites London remarks by Field Marshal Smuts on leadership and urges a wartime peace plan centered on a Big Three alliance with potential for a United Nations built around dominant powers.
The article recalls Civil Works Administration widow benefits two thirds salary for life and orphans until age 18. It lists heirs of Samuel J. Stone including Mrs L C Nye and Mrs Stimpson Merry. Also mentions H G Wells, Mabel and Olive Rose, and Athens Ohio civic figures.
Mae Parmiter thanks friends and relatives for the 114 birthday cards received on her 79th birthday. She notes the day was grand and she would like to respond personally, but the volume makes that impractical. Stewart January 7.
Poem by Mrs Horace F Smith urges readers to awaken to dangers from wars internal strife and sabotage. It calls for prayer repentance and nation rebuilding with faith and resolve to confront threats and temptations at home and abroad.
In 1926 Gideon Planish, dean of Kinnikinick College, becomes a sought after speaker. His wife Peony exploits his lectures to fund their debts, cashing on Mr A J Joslin's offer of article payments. Joslin funds an editorship move that ends with Planish offered a higher post and a sharp verdict from the college president. The piece closes with a social ascent into Des Moines and a tease about Planish’s future.
Mrs. John Beazell hosted the Dorcas Sunday School Class gathering at her Bartlett home with a business meeting led by President Mrs. Oliver O miston. Devotions by Mrs. C. B. Lees discussed crime among children who skip Sunday School. A social hour followed with refreshments.
Cyclists ride stationary bikes to lower blood nitrogen levels before pilots operate fighter planes into upper air strata. The method aims to reduce physiological stress during high altitude missions and improve performance.
Bradbury social column lists church service by Rev. Koch on Sunday January 9 1939 notes many local residents visiting relatives and recovering from illness. Mentions D James Russell injured in a mine accident and several families traveling or staying with relatives in nearby towns.
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