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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1943
Page
4
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The piece argues Allied air superiority is crippling Germany and Italy by destroying factories and supply lines. It warns losses of pilots and bombardiers threaten the war’s pace and notes Germany's submarine force relies on crews as crucial as planes. The author stresses maintaining the bombing tempo to shorten the war.
In the Roosevelt Davis resignation exchange a single word reveals a sly dig. The president notes it would be unfair to insist Davis stay when he cannot wholeheartedly back a program to hold down living costs. The implied critique suggests Davis opposes any anti inflation program.
A Gallup survey notes growing support for lowering the voting age to 18 arguing that those old enough to fight are old enough to vote. It cautions that while 18 year olds may be intelligent and informed, they lack experience to judge candidates and promises.
An infantry division uses 11 000 times as much automotive power as in World War I, says George A. Renard. In the Bulletin of the National Association of Purchasing Agents two thirds of supply tonnage goes to petroleum products, leaving one third for food munitions and arms. He notes any invasion plan hinges on petroleum and easing non essential fuel use waits for Fortress Europe surrender. Champagne remains a long standing wine aristocrat for over five centuries. Pressed wood replaces steel in refrigerators saving over 100 pounds per unit.
The Roosevelt administration signals a change in policy by declining to seize plants enforcing maintenance of membership. The piece notes past coercion against employers and supports moving toward voluntarism, urging public opinion caution ahead of the 1932 campaign.
In North Africa a Flying Fortress shot down 13 Nazi planes in a recent raid, with a gunner taking seven. The Fortress evaded 15 German fighters after engine damage, illustrating Allied air superiority. The piece contrasts bomber focus with German fighter emphasis and notes civilian bombing’s limited military value. It ends with a motivational message to U.S. troops at Rendova.
A harsh critique of the Wallace Jones clash, arguing Vice President Wallace oversteps, undermines discipline, and weakens government efficiency. It defends Jones’s conduct, urges congressional inquiry, and criticizes Roosevelt for weak leadership and media complicity amid New Deal conflicts.
Chester reader E S Gillilan questions a local petition to put wet and dry questions to voters arguing it distracts soldiers in the armed forces. He condemns the drive, asks if the OPA approves extra travel, and urges a hands off approach to personal conduct for a stronger war effort and community. He cites two sons in service and labels the petition unpatriotic.
A collection of trivia covering Guiteau and Czolgosz compared to a Civil War actor, parachute fall rates, Franklin's lightning rod, dollar doubling time, British terms, Maori soldiers and the Victoria Cross, and radium price shifts due to new deposits.
Derek Grady is found murdered on Kraik Tower grounds. As Deputy Shaw questions family and staff, secrets surface about alibis from Kathy Kraik granddaughter and housekeeper Margaret. Margaret breaks under questioning. the inquiry edges toward the revelation of Derek’s true ties to the household.
Claire Dunn announces birth of Loretta May at St Vincent Toledo on June 29. Harold Stright visits Genoa. William Carter, NYA craft school Athens graduate, to Akron for Goodyear Aircraft Co. Harry Hawk hosts 86th birthday for Rebecca Hawk. Dorothy Sidders to Columbus for Curtiss Wright Co. blue print inspector post. Various visits, club picnics, class meetings and plans for church ice cream social on July 16 at Grange Hall.
Tuppers Plain notes people visiting and departing on local social events. Carl Matlack was inducted into the Army Thursday. The Thimble Fingers 4 H met July 8 with eleven men and four visitors. Several residents celebrated birthdays and attended gatherings, with visits from relatives and friends across nearby towns.
Transcript filed in the Logan Osage county case outlines Lege Henderson’s appearance before the Court of Common Pleas with Denzil Weltner as originator. Henderson was bound over on bond of 200 dollars after entering not guilty pleas to charges involving assault and battery in Logan Oklahoma.
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