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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1942
Page
4
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Raymond Clapper explains that the Office of Censorship code restricts military disclosures but permits public discussion. He notes officials aim to keep publications free while safeguarding national security and urges readers to act as their own censors by applying common sense.
Observers warn that despite apparent Allied gains the Nazi military may still hold key territories. Risks include renewed fronts in the Mediterranean and Balkans, with Germany not starving and German leadership dynamics disputed. Propaganda aims to shape allied morale while awaiting American reinforcements.
The author argues censorship is easy to enforce but warns against stifling public access to authentic military information. News must avoid aiding the enemy while meeting citizens’ right to know, balancing rumor control with transparent reporting from trustworthy publishers.
The article highlights Dutch, Norwegian, and Polish contributions as crucial allies in the anti Fascist coalition. It notes Dutch resilience after occupation, Dutch air and sea actions in defense of Asia and Sarawak, and Norwegian merchant fleet and air personnel aiding Britain. It also mentions Polish pilots aiding air raids on Germany and training in England and Canada.
Peter Edson explains how OPA driven shortages strain 1.7 million retailers. Industry Council urges public acceptance of scarcity, while price ceilings mostly bite at wholesale. Small diversified merchants suffer less than single line shops, as one commodity sellers face hardest hits and large one-branch outlets struggle most.
Across occupied lands resistance persists against German conquerors while Axis allies falter. Central American countries stiffen against fifth column efforts, helping Time build a broader coalition to oppose world domination.
Hattie Greggory receives word that a son Michael Gregory was born Jan 1 to Mr and Mrs Michael Kruichuk in Cleveland. Mrs Kruichuk formerly Lelia Gregory, Mercy Hospital nurse Portsmouth. Father Kruichuk in training at Camp Shelby. Janet Lee Burns born Jan 7 to Mr and Mrs George Burns Hamden. died at birth and buried in Hamden Cemetery. mother formerly Betty Ruth Cottrill. Various local notes on families, Grange officers, births, visits, and a 81st birthday gathering at Mrs Maggie Pierce with a large potluck.
In January the Athens County road system sees 17 miles resurfaced and repaired during unusually warm weather. County surveyor J W Dike Wilson notes the ongoing maintenance. Nearby, attorney John W Bolin will speak at Victory Day services at First Presbyterian Church. US Consul Culver B Chamberlain was attacked by three Japanese soldiers in Mukden while traveling to Harbin. State Highway Department engineers and spouses joined a dinner at The Colonial hosted by John W Dowler and wife.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker recalls early WWI aviation as a sign of travel by air. Congressman Foster proposes David W. Northrop for Holister postmaster. C A Daugherty returns from New York automotive show. W W Campbell notes daylight saving since 996.
GUYSVILLE The home of Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Robinson caught fire in the living room from a wood fire in an open grate Friday morning causing $100 damage. Miss Pauleta McLaughlin spent the weekend in Columbus attending the Phi Kappa Tau winter formal at Ohio State University. C. A. Fuller has been employed in the F. B. Bean home for past two weeks installing new bathroom outfits on the first and second floors. D. A. Campbell of Cincinnati will arrive Sunday to spend several days at his home. Hoy Rodehaver is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buckley of Chauncey visited Mrs. Laura Inman Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Matlack of Long Bottom spent Wednesday with Mrs. Laura Barnett. Mrs. Gladys Fuller and Mrs. R. C. Green, W S C S delegates, attended a Lancaster convention Wednesday. Miss Woulie Brett attended a show at the high school in Stewart Wednesday night. Leonard Bean of Strongville returned home after visiting his parents. Dick Campbell, Ohio University student, spent the weekend here. Mrs. Laura Barnett and Foster Bean attended the funeral of Mr. John Davis at Lottridge on Wednesday. A large number of members and visitors attended the meeting of Savannah Lodge 446 F and A M at their hall Thursday night. Ira Buck of North Dakota is here to visit his cousin Waldo Buck and relatives. Frank Mauler, new local barber, was called to his home in Lancaster Saturday by illness of a relative.
Mrs. Ruby Frick hosted the Laurel Cliff Health Club gathering at her parents home in Sugar Run with 14 members and one guest joining, bringing total membership to 26. Contests were won by Mrs. Joe Evans and Mrs. Arville Allen.
Mom Baumer launches the Tambay Tourist Camp with a run down Tambay Plantation Jose Judson as owner and partner. Loren Oliver and Doc Oliver clash with Angel Todd over Judson and a planned camp financed by Maurie Sears. The plan inflates to a dream of cabins and services while Mom questions motives and the depth of Juddy’s feelings.
Mrs. Delilah Pinney visiting her son Ira and family in Hope. Mrs. Luella Ansel from Albany spent last week with Miss Emma Vansky. Mrs. J. H. Bedinghaus returned from Birmingham to visit daughter Mrs. James Barnhouse recovering from illness. Miss Ruth Cram, Columbus employee, spent weekend at home. Mrs. Jean Sweeney and Mrs. Clyde Martin visited Chillicothe. A large number skated on six inches of ice at Lake Hope. Mrs. Flora Dippin remains critically ill in White Cross Hospital Columbus.
Thomas Jefferson reportedly tasted waffles in Holland and sent a waffle iron from Europe to the United States. He is widely credited with introducing waffles to America.
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