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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
14
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A prewar era warning outlines looming food shortages despite signals of abundance. Congressional and independent analysts warn after spring harvests demand will outstrip supply as inflation and wartime pressure bite. Calls go out for streamlined food administration and boosted production, with risk of shortages in pork and general markets.
The article argues drivers should exercise utmost caution to prevent wrecks and preserve vehicles for work. It notes waves of accidents from drinking or carelessness, warns of icy roads ahead, and stresses that in wartime civilian production is limited so careful driving is essential to avoid loss of transportation.
Lawrence D. Bell sought to send five field men to Russia to inspect the Airacobra craft. Washington rejected civilian involvement but Bell pressed direct to Premier Stalin. A five man delegation traveled to Moscow, was hosted at a state banquet, and treated as visiting dignitaries.
Washington remarks praise Admiral Halsey for directing U S Navy in the South Pacific. He is hailed for boosting air and sea power, coordinating with MacArthur, and advancing toward Tokyo as U S forces push through the Solomons and toward the Philippines.
A wireless dispatch paints General MacArthur as a private, nonphotogenic figure in Australia. His rear headquarters resemble a steel firm’s offices, with mahogany furniture, two engravings and a single military touch. He works quietly at a clean desk, smoking a pipe, rarely seen in public.
A report focusing on life at the rear headquarters near the Pentagon and Navy Building. It contrasts with front line action, noting thousands of officers and men who will endure the war without seeing combat or hearing air raids, experiencing the domestic wartime environment instead.
War Today reports a major Allied air victory over Germany with losses of 595 men and 64 aircraft. It notes destruction of aircraft plants at Oschersleben Halberstadt Braunschweig and suggests the fight signals heavier Allied losses to come as invasion of Western Europe approaches.
Corning Social Notes recounts a friendly gathering of the Friendly Neighbors Club at Mrs. Sicilian’s home with games and a spaghetti dinner for nine named members. The column also lists several visitors and travels across nearby towns with multiple family and neighborly connections noted.
Police analyzed over 7 000 road accidents leading to 7 202 deaths with only 219 victims identified as drivers.
The RCFC announced recovery appropriations totaling over six billion dollars in its two years of existence, led by chairman Jesse Jones. Community beautification efforts were proposed by Athens clubs under the Ohio Council, with Mrs. T. M. Wolfe as chairwoman. Projects included West Union Street, fairgrounds gateways, Margaret's Creek banks, Albany approaches, and the George Washington market area at Hockingport. The state education department ordered abandoning 55 of Gallia County’s 88 one room schools. Navy seaplanes completed an unprecedented 2150 mile overwater flight from San Francisco to the Hawaiian Islands.
The Gatun Locks seven miles inland were bombed during U S Navy maneuvers in the canal zone. Harvey Nye of Chauncey, aged over 70, skated on a pond he has used since youth. Local ads feature sales from Slingluff Book and Gift Shop Athens and various merchants selling goods from coal to bicycles to shoes.
Sgt. Herman D. Poling, missing in July, was killed in action when the bomber he served as gunner on was shot down over Germany. He was a 1939 Vinton High School graduate. Funeral services were held for local residents and other community notes follow.
Gideon Planish resigns as Dean to edit Rural Adult Education and join the Heskett Rural School Foundation as a national director. He plans to overhaul the foundation, raise profiles, and raise funds while balancing family life and ambitions, as Chicago beckons.
Theodore Roosevelt traveled to Cuba for the Spanish American War with 12 spare eyeglasses to ensure he would not be blinded or helpless if his main glasses broke in combat.
York Grange held its regular meeting Friday Jan 3 with installation of officers led by Adda Maccombs and assistants. Visitors included Alton Hope Morrison of Athens Grange and Pfc Paul Wachenschwanz home on furlough from the U S Army.
Bradford notes list residents and relatives visiting or staying with family. Glen Evans returns to West Point Army post after furlough. Edward Warner, Marine on furlough from Parris Island, visits family. John Goble and John Lambert ill or visiting, and several Arlington area residents are mentioned with relatives in Columbus Camp Wood and other local towns.
Broadwell updates list Mrs Albert O Broadwell buying a house from Bert White. Clyde Conant and sons visited Arthur Conant in Ellis, while Lester White visited Roy Miller in Rock. Bernice Phillips Stewart and family visited George and Mrs Smith. Hattie Hendershot ill with influenza but improving. Della Berkley’s funeral noted in Menelsville with relatives. Edward Westbrook left for a screening trip and Romanus Kennedy’s son broke his arm. Nana Stewart spent days in Springfield. Mr Cook V Dyke mentioned.
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