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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1944
Page
4
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The piece argues that freedom from want may push toward universal social insurance with unemployment protection funded by private employers and a broader inclusion for self employed, farm and public workers. It warns against work programs that do not sustain the social security fund and urges private production to fund benefits.
Federal income taxes have surged 700 percent since Pearl Harbor with the heaviest burden on already taxed revenue sources. Taxation may choke new industry as both money and incentive evaporate after bills are paid. Experts urge states to push a constitutional amendment limiting peacetime rates to 25 percent to curb central power and preserve sovereignty.
The article argues government action to boost dairy production by increasing feed and grain distribution, farm machinery and supplies, gasoline for farmers and hired help, and relief from restrictive regulations. It emphasizes farmers as independent producers with high per capita output.
In January 1944 Republican leaders express confidence any nominee can win, echoing past years. The piece notes isolationist currents and the risk of alienating independent voters, arguing history shows negative votes alone do not defeat Roosevelt. It warns a middle position may lose pivotal independents and jeopardize war-time unity.
A PT boat unit battling Japanese supply barges near New Guinea sinks two barges and shells the third. They rescue a captured Jap, Ensign Joseph W. Burk of Beverly New Jersey helps haul him aboard. The prisoner cooperates and shares water and a cigarette after being treated for malaria.
Woodward Avenue hosts a three table bridge party honoring Hjalmar Olson on his seventeenth birthday with guests including Mary Bardin Roberta Chism Virginia Quest and others. Alpha Kappa Delta held a meeting at Sunyside Drive with Dr Isaac Ash speaker on August Comte. Dayton politician William Pickrel attended a dinner at Bardin home May Morris Avenues. Athens County Schools leader Kenneth Ray spoke to the Business and Professional Women's Club chaired by Naomi Black and others.
The piece notes rising Allied prospects in Italy affecting the Balkans as monarchies face upheaval. Yugoslavia Greece Bulgaria and Romania see rising popular rule amid dictatorships with Tito leading Yugoslavia’s National Liberation setup, while King Peter is sidelined. Russian influence grows across the region.
A set of Q and A items covers air composition, rescue signaling dye, House Ways and Means chair, the Dillinger family link, and nail polish used as an air resistance coating for chiggers, reflecting wartime trivia.
Mr and Mrs Harvey C Baker hosted guests Mr and Mrs Carl O Daniels of Columbus. Nearly 30 couples attended the combined dance and card party at the Country Club. Mrs Thurman L Morgan won high bridge score and Mrs C H Horn of 12 Sunnyside Dr entertained the Priscilla Needie Club with help from her daughters Elizabeth and Marcella Horn.
Coolville Church of Christ holds revival services each evening at 7 30 EWT with speaker J W Gallagher of Barnesville. The I O O F installation slated for Thursday night has been postponed to February 3.
A royal rationing system by Henry VIII bans anyone from taking more than two courses per meal. Three courses are allowed only on feast days as an exception to the rule.
In the Planish tale, Maj Harold Homeward, husband of Winifred Marduc Homeward, enters the national board of directors as the powerful son‑in‑law of Col Charles B Marduc. Winifred, famed as Talking Woman, leads Attention and Navy of liberal causes while Col Marduc eyeing the presidency, using a vast network of magazines and welfare work. The Planishes hope to gain influence through this high‑level affiliation as the chapter ends.
Pfc. Charles W Mason and other service members spent furloughs with family. Mrs Harriett Roberts and W Stewart entertained the shine class. Sgt Harry Walsh visited with his mother. Numerous residents from Pt Pleasant Parkersburg Huntington and Cumberland were mentioned visiting relatives or recovering from illness.
Hemlock Grove hosts a farewell party at Hemlock Grove Grange Hall Friday evening January 28 for Mr and Mrs Richard Reeder who move to a farm near Parkersburg. An attendance of 20 was at Sunday School. The Sewing Club met with Mrs Ziba Midkiff Thursday evening.
Apple Grove society pages list guests and visits across Racine Portland Columel and nearby areas. Bi party for Miss Beegle, Mrs Lina Hayman, the McKelveys and Sayres share hosting duties while relations with Coral Norris and families are noted during furloughs and weekend gatherings.
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