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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1942
Page
4
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The article argues against sensational headlines about Nazi spies, warning such reporting can boost morale for the enemy and reveal vulnerabilities. It urges restraint, noting that after neutralizing the spies and their helpers, quiet announcements would suffice and prevent aiding the foe.
A column criticizes pork barrel politics and rising war costs arguing that political posturing preserves non war spending. It warns deficits and growing interest on debt will force heavier postwar taxes after victory. It notes the influence of relatives on federal payrolls and calls for fiscally responsible action.
The piece condemns Paul McNutt for speaking at a New York Negro mass meeting denounced as unrepresentative and Communist dominated. It notes the Daily Worker lauding his cooperation and mentions Congressman Vito Marcantonio, highlighting his anti defense bill stance and later anti Hitler position.
The piece warns against naming specific rationed commodities. It notes the House Appropriations Committee avoids listing items to prevent runs on stocks. It questions Leon Henderson's plan to ration 15 major items between now and January 1 and urges avoiding guesswork.
In the Congressional Record Senator McKellar questions why the National Youth Administration gains 18.81 million dollars while supervisory personnel and expenses total 39.92 million. Aubrey Williams confirms the figures, noting NYA's larger allocation. The exchange highlights a persistent funding disparity between the agencies.
Agnes O Mahoney wife of Senator J C O Mahoney writes that criticism of Congress and reporting on X cards is overblown. She argues constituents seek official help and representatives often travel without official transport while reporters overreact to the X card issue and praises Congress and Ray Clapper.
Peter Edson discusses inter cabinet relations with Cordell Hull and Henry Stimson over croquet and grounds. He covers Donald Nelson’s WPB reorganization shifting authority to 13 regional offices and potential billeting for war workers, plus political implications around Willow Run housing debates and party shifts.
A compact quotation emphasizing immortality of life and goodness. It urges shaping views of existence toward loveliness freshness and continuity rather than age and blight.
Sunday notices show Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Might visiting Mrs. Nancy Might in West Rutland. Many neighbors including Gardner Hysell and Leona Eskew travel or visit relatives, with others moving or housekeeping changes noted. A Logan transcript reports Romney Steele held to grand jury on non support charge.
Bobbie Evans recovering after appendicitis operation on Tuesday. Several residents and visitors are mentioned with travel to Dayton and gatherings at local homes. Notable names include Mrs. Sharp family, Freda Bay, Louis Riley, Aileen Shame, Jesse Strickland ill, and others visiting relatives in Wellston and West Lafayette.
Dawson awakens in a storeroom prison and, after freeing himself with rope and packing cases, gains the upper hand on his captors. He locates John Dexel, forces him downstairs, and calls in the Federal Bureau of Investigation while guarding his prisoner and the housekeeper. A postmarked letter from North Sydney arrives as the chapter ends.
Funeral services for Alva Goddard were held Thursday at 1 30 p m at the home of his sister in law Mrs W C Gage with interment in Centenary Cemetery Juliette Rebekah Lodge met with Mrs Carol Ormiston presiding and Mrs J B Hutchinson guest speaker Guests and attendees included J B Hutchinson Henry Weinstock Edward Cottle and Wilson of J E McCoy Rebekah Lodge. prizes awarded to Mrs Jamnita Young and George Root after games and refreshments were served Readers note various relatives and visitors from multiple towns attended or hosted events across the area
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