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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1943
Page
4
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Director William Jeffers says synthetic rubber can compete with natural gum after the war without subsidies, targets 8 to 15 cents per pound. Industry experts doubt 15 cents achievable postwar. pilot plants like Schenley’s at Lawrenceburg Indiana show direct butadiene from grain, reducing costs. Research across universities and labs accelerates, aiming for mass production and U S self sufficiency in rubber.
The House Insular Affairs subcommittee trimmed the $50 million request for Puerto Rico relief to $7 million, citing $60 million idle in Puerto Rican banks. It seeks revenue from potential rum exports and insists funds be earmarked for relief, aiming to curb Little New Deal socialization efforts.
Washington sees a CIO legal department interpretation that labor unions and corporations may spend funds to support federal candidates directly as part of general activities, without prior candidate consent. The piece warns this could bypass the Federal Corrupt Practices Act, invites fraud concerns, and prompts congressional scrutiny over seat contests and constitutional questions.
War correspondent describes waiting for fighter escort in North Africa en route to Sicily. He sketches camp life under a plane wing, rations including veal and pork loaf and rat cheese, and notes Army artist George Biddle joining the mess.
President Roosevelt removes Henry A. Wallace and Jesse Jones from war work asserting they are unfit for national service. The action follows prolonged clashes, avoids impeachment, and aims to maintain disciplined, united wartime effort. The piece lauds quiet, rule‑bound civil servants over publicized political feuds.
Leonard Tucker of Athens argues in a letter to The Messenger that prohibition failed by becoming tyrannical. He says snoopers and bans harmed personal freedom, but if the movement limits itself to stopping liquor traffic it could gain broader support and curb vice and juvenile delinquency. July 21.
A set of Q A items covers industry shifts to helicopter production, shoe material substitutions using wood in soles, Kingston valves for submarine ballast, and fusee as wind resistant friction matches. It notes Mexico's election had no fatalities and explains radar's 1922 origin at Anacostia Naval lab. Belgorod is highlighted as a Russo German front hotspot.
In the Kraik estate, Deputy Shaw and Will Grady drive Margaret from the house amid threats of danger. Mrs Kraik wrestles with grief as Edith Grady and the Grady side sow distrust, while Kathy hides tension over George’s upcoming visit.
Albany residents attend church events and visits include Greta Leadinghaus and Rachel Fridenmaker joining Albany Baptist Church. Rev. Nenoff travels to contact speakers for Athens open Baptist Church. families host picnics and reunions at Town House Methodist Church. Pvt. Cecil Throckmorton begins camp duty after furlough. Johnsons and Grames attend family gatherings amid health concerns. END TEXAS stay as John Scott and daughter Mary Jane return from four months in Corpus Christi.
Corning residents share social updates with visitors and departures. Myrta returns from California then travels to Columbo. Buckeye Lake guests visit the Jess Ramsey cottage. Ralph Wennell and family vacation in Columbus. social activity includes nursing staff visits and estate matters.
Fragmented verse notes a summer scene with bees butterflies birds and flowers. The speaker references roses sweet peas hummingbirds and moon flowers, hinting at leisure, beauty, and imagined wealth or abundance.
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