The Athens Messenger and Herald masthead notes
The Athens Messenger and Herald printing company announces staff and affiliations including Gordon K. Bu, Greg H. Harris, and Charles H. Harris as editors. It confirms Associated Press rights and outlines subscription prices, delivery areas, and advertising policies for the weekly and Sunday editions.
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Athens Sessenger
Frederick W. Bu i
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bui
Gregr
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Chren
Ohio Newspaper Association
Tre Lally Press Association
Debate over rapid auto production cuts for defense effort
Washington observers clash as OPM and other advisers dispute how quickly car output should fall. OPM pushes a 29 percent cut to Aug 1, arguing shortages will curb production. others call for a clear plan with staged cuts toward 50 percent to free capacity for defense.
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Washington
OPM
England
William S. Knudsen
Defense
CIO
Reuther
Traffic Turmoil As War Expands Vehicle Traffic
The article warns of traffic congestion across the nation due to wartime vehicle surges. Insurance claim departments swell, courts fill, hospitals and morticians see higher demand, and more old cars travel longer distances as defense workers move, highlighting driver caution as critical.
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Ohio
Exploding Rivets Cut Aircraft Build Time
A 1921 American idea refined by Germans and used today embeds a tiny explosive in rivets. When heated at the head, the charge detonates, expanding the shank to secure sheets quickly. Useful for blind riveting, it allows insertion from the edge. next step may be machine gun delivery.
Writing on the Wall Acts as Symbolic Victory Across Europe
The piece discusses using the letter V as a universal badge of victory against Nazism. Britain promotes chalking V on walls posters and even German cars, with Morse code signals to spread the message. It invokes Belshazzar's cautionary tale to question the plan's wisdom.
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Britain
Europe
Belshazzar
Those Negative Icelanders
The Parliament of Iceland voted 39 to 3 to approve cooperation of American and British forces to prevent Nazi seizure of Iceland. Three Icelanders voted no, Communists, arguing against aiding what they call must be the effort to beat Hitler. The piece suggests remote links to the Kremlin influenced their stance.
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Iceland
Russia
Hitler
Kremlin
Tender Taste of Postage Stamps
Officials warn that to maximize rubber shipments from the Far East, shipments will load less tapioca used for glue in stamps. Tapioca is mainly not eaten and is used to make starch gum for stamps. Stamps may be gummed with starch glue and lose their taste, but it could aid the war effort.
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Far East
Hitler
Wheat penalties spark farmer protests across states
Peter Edson explains how AAA penalties of 49 cents per bushel on excess wheat trigger indignation in Texas Oklahoma Kansas Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia. A farmer growing 125 acres when allotted 100 faces fines and bonds, with storage payments offered for excess wheat kept off the market.
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Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Congress
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Friend
AAA
Perry County Court Notes Highlight Local Legal Activity
Judge McGonagle cut jury trials in 25 cases saving Perry County money. The report shows 28 divorces filed, 160 civil and 52 criminal charges, 54 criminal and 147 civil dispositions, and June births including twins. Multiple petitions, estates, licenses, sales, and transfers appear, with several marriages and property deeds noted.
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New Lexington
U. S. McGonagle
Perry County
Roy Augustine Clark
City
Carl L. Bringardner
Somerset
E. Dwight Wolfe
County Board of Election
B. C. Wilkins
Madison Township
Joseph Friel
Fred Wilkens
James F. Collins
Margaret Winefordner
New Lexington Savings and Loan Co
Common Pleas
D. Irene Hammer
Rodgers McDonald and Company
Zelda Mohler
Monday Creek
W. J. Howdyshell
Egra van Horn
Arthur V. Clapp
George F. Christy
Virginia
Oakfield
Jack Delmon Speelman
Zanesville
Geraldine Mary Wood
Crooksville
Paul Nesley Russell
Betty Ford
Robert R 1
Lulu Brannon
Carl Cannon
South
Clinton Helser
Francis E. Helser
Thorn Township
John R. Abram
Burdette A. Chare
Shawnee
Esaiah Cox
Charles C. Chappelear
Ella B. Chappelear
John H
Quote on global duty and American responsibility
A Morrison era quotation notes Australians’ view of global stakes and a broader American duty. The two voices urge unity and responsibility for human outcomes beyond national borders.
Free government, justice, and divine mercy clash in letters
Leonard Tucker of Athens questions July 15 columnist Bessie Gorstene on the ideal of freedom based on justice. He argues no earthly government meets that ideal, cites salvation by grace, condemns human self redemption, and calls Britain and Germany equally guilty in a global religious conflict. He signs Athens July 19.
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the Messenger
Bessie Gorstene
Germany
Britain
Leonard Tucker
Athens
Mrs. Hughes Honored At Vinton Birthday Picnic
A surprise birthday picnic at Lincoln Park on July 13 honored Mrs. Garnet Hughes. Relatives from Gallia, Franklin, and surrounding areas attended, with baskets and gifts distributed. Other notes mention Patty and Barbara Quickle tonsil operations at Holzer Hospital and local visits and reunions.
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William Jacobs
Bradner
Harry Bill
George Rowland
Orville Faine
Mary Stone
Howard Hughes
W. H. Smith
Columbus
David Hughes
John Hughes
Dana Hughes
Charles Bowman
Ross Hughes
Hughes
Mary Hale
John Hale
Quickle
Waterworks Park
Newark
Patty
Barbara Quickle
Holzer Hospital
Harley Osler
Sammy
Utica
Frank Haskins Enters State Patrol Training in Columbus
Frank Haskins of Gallipolis is among 46 young men in preliminary training in Columbus for appointment to the state highway patrol. Training lasts ten weeks. Also noted is a property conveyance from Wilford M. McGill et al to Hattie Bartlett for Lots 97 98 99 and 100 in Rodgers McDonald Co. Addition to New Lexington.
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Gallipolis
Frank Haskins
Columbus
Wilford M. McGill
Hattie Bartlett
Rodgers McDonald Co
New Lexington
Murder Mystery aboard troopship deepensRollins capture of Miley
In a 1941 naval adventure, Lieutenant Rollins embarks on a midnight search after a lifeboat alarm and a shipboard murder. He suspects a deck light tied to a recurring pattern and ambushes a suspect, discovering Harry Miley hiding near a deck exit as the mystery tightens toward a confrontation.
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Tees
Joan
Rollins
Miley
Fashon
Jore Rollins
O. C
Greg
Lieutenant Miley
Harry Miley
Concord Social And Personal Notes Highlight Local Visiting Guests
Concord social items report Miss Wyllie Boudfe visiting in Columbus and Toledo and now enrolled at Office Training School in Columbus. Families entertained include Kaslers in Hartville and Pettits, Duncans, Carpenters, and Whites in nearby towns. Several weddings, showers, and visits across Columbus Dayton Glouster Akron and Jacksonville are noted along with ongoing illness of Mrs. Antle.
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Concord
Wyllie Boudfenot
Columbus
Toledo
Hubert Shields
Hartville
Roy Kasler
Maynard Sayers
Jacquelyn Duncan
Dayton
Otto Duncan
B. H. Pettit
Millfield
J. C. Carpenter
Fred Sanders
Jack
Billy
Don
Richard
Sanders
John McPeak
Pennsville
Lucetta Duncan
C. B. Tigner
Glouster
Wauneta Tigner
Durward Sevill
Barry
Trenton
Mich
Bert Smill
Neil
Middletown
Mr. White
Wilma
Robert Grimm
Jacksonville
Fred Hawk
Guy Hawk
McLeish
Gladys Wilson
New Lexington
W. M. Howard
Harold Duncan
George Duncan
Ross Hocking Camp Sees 15 Registrants to Date
Logan A area reports 15 Hocking County men registered for the Ross Hocking camp set for August 2 and 3. James R. Smoot, in charge of registration, says more applicants are expected and should file soon.
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LOGAN
Hocking County
Ross-Hocking
James R. Smoot
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