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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1942
Page
4
The Athens Messenger issues today note publication norms and staff roles along with subscription rates and distribution areas. The page lists editors Gordon K. Bush Charles H Harris and member associations, AP affiliation, and ad rates with domestic and international options.
A critical column argues that Washington officials plan to talk rather than act on inflation prices selective service taxes and rationing until after the elections. It claims wage controls are unlikely and that government leadership is trapped by politics while private industry shows more determination.
The article argues the fight over source material for synthetic rubber will end with a White House veto on farm bloc plans and delay civilian tire production. It notes limited current output, ongoing plant construction, and the likelihood civilian needs will lag behind military demand until new processes are ready.
New York Mayor LaGuardia urges Publicly revealing deferment reasons under the Selective Service Act. Some oppose full disclosure citing personal finances and dependents’ sensitivity, arguing government access to mortgages, savings, and life insurance should await crime findings.
The piece critiques Navy Department coverage of the Midway engagement and Pearl Harbor, asking for clearer explanations of Pearl Harbor and Aleutian outcomes. It notes weather as a factor and reflects on faith and truth in wartime perspective.
New York era column recounts a chaotic baseball season with managerial meddling by Charlie Dissenat and the front office. The boss allows wives and outsiders to influence pitching orders and morale tactics, culminating in absurd practice, a union bid, and a disastrous game against the Giants.
Peter Edson asks if the price control law works as only some ceilings apply to farm prices. He notes that while 50 percent of prices stay under parity many commodities have hit four statutory ceilings and questions the law’s effectiveness and the lack of a federal cap on copper.
Murray City notes list ongoing drives and gatherings. The American Legion Auxiliary seeks old phonograph records by August 2, and Willing Workers' 4 H Club met July 22 with a social hosted by several members. The group plans a July 29 meeting at 7 30 P M at the school house. The item also records visitors and family travel from Murray City to Canton Canton and other towns, with the ebb of weekend and weekday visits and a funeral attendance.
Mr and Mrs William Deering and eleven children of Buchtel escaped injury when two sticks of dynamite exploded under their front porch at dawn. The incident occurred amid strike tensions. Troop C of the Ohio National Guard was stationed at Camp Hunker Pythian Park Middleport as a precaution following strike disorders at Hobson.
Poets Corner reflects on human guile versus virtue in a verse by A L Snedden R D.1 Athens Ohio. Birth notice announces a seven pound son to Mr and Mrs Bob Cook of Columbus born at grandparents Roy Fulton Greens Fun. Local visits mention Arthur Vernon and family staying with Mrs Vernon’s parents Louis Wilson.
Christie Colton enters wartime volunteer work with Sandra Rydall amid social rivalries. Christie agrees to lead decorations for a Chinese relief fete while facing Bart Sanderson’s prejudice and a looming emergency flight to a brain surgery patient, forcing Christie to break her vow to stay out of the air.
Mrs. Walter Beckley was taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus for a major operation. her son and daughter in law accompanied her. Gladys Pierce returned home from Columbus after surgery at White Cross on July 2. Mrs. Pierce recovers satisfactorily. Parnie McLaughlin was hired to teach in Wilkesville schools replacing George Booth who joined the air corps. Otho Gregory visited Frank Deiley’s home. Flora Peck and children visit Columbus while Stace Peck recovers from injuries in Mercy Hospital from an army truck collision near Lockbourne air base. Robbe Perry recovers from an appendectomy at St Francis Hospital Columbus with her father Roy Wright visiting. Doris Cooper and Jean Pierce return home after working in Columbus. several relatives from Columbus spent the weekend with local family members.
Invitations were sent for a July 26 graduation at Luke Field Phoenix Ariz where Class No 42 G will receive wings and become flight officers Burl Ashley of Letart Falls son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Ashley is a member Another son Robert serves with a medical corps in England
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