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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1942
Page
4
A voiced critique of American price controls and 1943 tax changes. The writer argues ceilings hurt favored groups, predicts future lifts, and condemns Congress for raising normal income tax and surcharges while excluding high earners. The piece questions wartime priorities and political motives.
The piece praises Americans for bearing war hardships while noting griping over rationing and shortages. It contrasts sacrifices by soldiers and civilians with criticism of some motorists and nonessential refusals. It urges vigilance against complacency and urges support for the war effort.
Traffic over the holiday weekend eased only slightly nationwide while in Southeastern Ohio the pattern matched seasonal norms. Fatalities occurred as travelers returned from outings, with several serious crashes reported. Slow speeds bred higher accident risk, and patrols urged caution on trunk highways while urging use of secondary routes for longer trips.
Peter Edson notes war production cannot absorb every factory. Material and skilled labor shortages limit civilian goods output. WPB cuts have halted many small plants, with potential 25 000 to 50 000 casualties. Reassignment of contracts and careful use of high accuracy shops aim to spread war work.
Washington reports on postwar aviation concepts including rigid airship carriers capable of carrying 10 to 12 planes and sailing fast over long ranges. Proponents argue airships offer quick reach, sea-safety advantages, and lower material drain, though production and design timelines remain lengthy.
The Get-Together Club met at Mrs. Marie Hambel’s Glouster home with Mrs. Jessie Withem in charge. Mrs. Sade Robinett won the mystery package and contests saw winners Josephine Fitch Lucy Kirkbride and Irene Smith. New member Wilma Mason joined as patterson family attended a later Lake Hope outing and numerous local guests were noted in personal notes.
Dr A B Sias is elected president of the Athens Council of Religious Education with Rev Reed Downs as vice president and J R Gentry secretary and W B Lawrence treasurer. The Macon airship creeps toward 1933 trials in Akron while Alexander Presbyterian marks 100 years July 27 to 31.
Broadwell residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend and holiday. Attendees included Mrs Lelia Arynes with three children and the Phillips family from Akron, the Brill and Young households, Mrs George Smith and Mrs Rufie White at a funeral, and Edward White of Columbus visiting Vinton White. Private Joe Young Jr and Private John Stanback from Fort Knox were home for the Fourth. The Robinettes celebrated 33rd wedding anniversary with many local guests from Mt Hermon. Other visits included Dan McKinley of Gloucester, Ida Mae White, Betty Miller of Detroit, and Edward Westbrook with family visiting Schley Ohio. Ralph Westbrook joined the weekend gathering.
Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis has been filled to capacity for several days with a largely increased number of patients and extra nurses employed to provide care.
In bleak pre dawn near St Johns on December 6 1941 Lemoy Statler face execution at a Newfoundland penitentiary. A spy tale unfolds as investigators reveal Statler smuggled Royal Air Force Ferry Command data and a photo hints at a secret love interest.
Langsville column records numerous weekend visits and social calls. Charleston visitors G Pickens and family stayed with M Pickens. Maynard Davis and family traveled with his wife and daughter Sue. Reeves family visited Theodore Kennedy. Other entries note hospital news and personal movements around Parkersburg and Letart.
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