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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1943
Page
4
The notice states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish credited news and lists subscription rates by mail for civilians and servicemen, including annual and weekly prices. It mentions second class matter status and national representatives, with advertising inquiries at foreign offices.
After Europe wins the war, food relief will dominate policy as Europe faces famine and the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina bear the burden. High prices and taxes may fund subsidies while Congress weighs postwar relief plans and voter backlash against rationing.
The piece warns labor unrest in coal mines threatens war material supply. It cites 1943 coal use estimates and how coal derivatives power explosives plastics drugs solvents foods and fertilizers. It stresses that strikes risk men’s lives and war outcomes.
Representative Engel of Michigan notes glaring pay contrasts in war work. He cites machine gun assemblers earning up to 8 500 dollars a year, comparable to Lieut Gen Brehon B Somervell who directs most wartime activities. The piece compares a former ribbon clerk with industry experience to Army majors, calling the disparity “screwy.”
Commerce Secretary Jesse Jones predicts a fully integrated rubber industry will finish by 1943 end capable of over 800000 tons annually. Production will ramp next year with stockpiles and civilian supply returning gradually. Roosevelt and Churchill voices anchor the message of steady promises and global demand.
Washington dispatch analyzes World War II strategy as of 1943, stressing Russia as the hinge of the war and the need to divert Nazi strength from the Soviet front. It argues Sicily and the Mediterranean might slow Germany, with air raids and Balkan operations shaping the timeline toward a possible 1945 or later victory.
The piece reports that Allied air cover met little resistance during initial landings as heavy bombing of Sicily and air-field targets reduced Axis fighter presence. It notes daily strategic air operations across Pantelleria and allied expansions into Tunisia, Sicily, Sardinia, and Italy, with bomb loads rising sharply through April and June.
The Public Forum discusses Axis threats and home-front discord, urging unity after Pearl Harbor and Bataan. It condemns treasonous sentiment and praises constitutional protections, linking past trials to present resolve as Athens witnesses July 7.
A column recalls events from ten years past including Gladys Brooks at the Chicago World's Fair and a Busi ness and Professional Women convention. F C Shilling and family return from vacation. Mrs C C Millikan visits Buckeye Lake with hosts George Hicker and O O Mantz. Rotarians Howard Bobo and C H Harris attend Middleport meeting. A birth announced for Eugenia Ann to Professor and Mrs Allen R Kresge. Mrs F W Bush visits Sugar Island. W E Moser family returns from a trip to Middlesboro. Richard Fought returns from six weeks in Los Angeles. Mine No 210 suspends work after a fire from falling coal.
A set of quiz questions covers rescue methods for sea wrecks using parachute deployments of motor lifeboats, aluminium oxidation resistance, the longest solar day December 23, the definition of a prime number with examples, the first National League batsman credited with a 400 mark Ross Barnes of Chicago at .403 in 1876, and the first elected U.S. congresswoman Jeanette Rankin.
Derek Grady is found murdered at Kraik Tower grounds. Police note he was wanted for kidnapping. Margaret Kraik and family grieve while police uncover a ravine clue. The narrator hints at hidden pasts and a tense household as the case unfolds.
The Wilkesville Garden Club gathered at Grace McCormick’s home Tuesday evening for a 6:30 picnic. An ice cream social is planned at the Presbyterian Church Friday night July 23 as community events resume.
Apple Grove social notes report visitors from Akron New Brighton Racine and Letart Falls with family visits and a Children s Day program. Lillie Mae Hayman fractured her arm in a swing. Regular Methodist services are announced for next Sunday and the WSCS lawn gathering with a pot luck lunch.
Murray City notices report Frank McClure remains ill with family and neighbors visiting at his bedside. Numerous local residents and relatives travel to services, church events, and vacations, with many named individuals from Weirton Saginaw Dayton Barberton Columbus and nearby towns.
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