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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1944
Page
4
A list names Lema as a member of the American Newspaper Publishers Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulation along with related groups such as Ofie Select List, Ohio Newspaper Association and others.
The article notes that the Associated Press exclusively owns rights to republish its news dispatches and local news published in this paper, including material credited to AP or not. It emphasizes publishers' rights to reuse AP content.
Subscription rates listed for carrier and mail editions with Ohio and outside Ohio prices. Overseas service rates apply and require paper supply. second class matter at Athens Port Office. National reps noted as John W. Cullen Company with multiple city offices. Obituary and card of thanks incur nominal charges.
The piece links a $100 billion budget push to a daily $248 million cash deficit and a casualty toll near 140,000, arguing the nation faces a crucial period. It questions past pacifist attitudes, warns against militarism, and stresses the need for decisive action to prevent future wars.
The piece argues Congress avoids taking anti-labor stands to avoid angering voters. It cites President Roosevelt guiding labor policy, notes miners gaining 1.75 dollars daily after Ickes intervened, and predicts ongoing strikes. It warns elections hinge on wage policy and administration support.
An anxious woman telephoned the New York CPA office seeking ceiling gas coupon prices. She claimed two offers at 5 cents and 10 cents, fearing violation of regulations by paying more than the ceiling. The report notes an OPA official saying the government did not fix black market prices and hints at a possible sequel.
A Henry J. Kaiser remark criticizes management for failing to produce ships, noting no vessels were built ahead of the planned deadline and implying systemic production issues during wartime shipbuilding efforts.
In Washington Attorney General Biddle weighs a probe into CIO PAC actions amid claims unions may spend money on federal campaigns beyond intended constraints. The piece notes Roosevelt era roots, possible loopholes, and pending Senate tax disclosures, with union leaders under scrutiny for wartime labor actions.
Clapper argues for one integrated command in the Pacific to synchronize Navy and Army campaigns from the Central and Southwest Pacific to the South Pacific. He notes interwoven air, sea, and land operations require consolidated leadership, including postwar defense unification and a single service uniform.
Lokyo radio notes soldiers at the front draw attention to higher air force activity with reports of more planes being sent, including at least one additional bomber or reconnaissance craft.
DEWITT MACKENZIE notes two key lessons from the raid on Central Germany. The attack of about 700 bombers and 500 fighters shows American air power can strike boldly, but German reserves and rocket planes prove a strong future threat as invasion nears.
John E. Williams of Nelsonville argues in a public forum letter that critics overstate coal miners’ gains and labor costs. He contends defense wages reflect hours worked, condemns New Deal failures, and defends John L. Lewis against accusations of misused miners funds.
A Corning social column lists a Philos Class meeting at Mrs Verna Marshalls home with devotions by Mrs Roma Hawkins and an entertaining committee led by Mrs Charles Woodruff. Attendees include several named residents and two guests Roberta Russell and Miss Weaver. Portahontas Lodge and Legion Auxiliary events are scheduled with new officers and a card party announced. The Jolly Eight Club met with prizes and a future meeting planned at Mrs Hillis home.
Contrasting with the normal annual rate of 504000 homes, the postwar period is forecast to see about one million homes built each year during the first three years. The estimate highlights a sharp expansion in home construction and housing supply.
Dr. Gideon Planish resigns as Dean to join the Heskett Rural School Foundation as managing secretary while Peony plans to attend the Midsummer Conference in Chicago. At a Foundation meeting, executives discuss priorities and appoint Planish at 3900 a year, with Riot pressing for higher pay.
Question and answer brief covering pot metal stained glass term Prakti languages Velikie Luki city and its prefix meaning. Pot metal describes glass tinted with metallic oxides used in windows. Velikie Luki, a Russian city, and the prefix velikie meaning great.
Wilkesville news reports Pythian Sisters install officers led by Kathleen and Blanche Penn with Blanche Jones and Mary Blizy Woodguard among the names. Also notes Irene Jackson entertaining Point Garden Club and funeral attendance for J Strong and Tom Patton. A pursuit plane crash near Route 160 injures the pilot. Mrs. George Bishop remains ill. secure garden meeting at Middleport.
Cent shoppers Nellie Mills and Thelma Mills in Athens. families of Ely, Freeman, and Taylor noted. Death reported for John Taylor’s mother. funeral and kinship gatherings at Coolville and nearby communities. People visit, illness updates, and local social mentions across Mineral and surrounding areas.
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