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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1943
Page
1
Heavy Allied air and naval activity reported at Gibraltar as over 100 warships and numerous vessels operate in preparation for the anticipated invasion. Bombers mount pressures on both northern and southern ramparts in the pre invasion toning up.
Despite Roosevelt warnings against a nationwide coal strike, John L. Lewis and his United Mine Workers remain largely away from government pits while talks continue over portal to portal pay terms.
Prime Minister Clement Attlee told Parliament that 514993 casualties have occurred across all ranks in the first three years of war. Allied operations include air attacks on Italy and Axis positions, with Doolittle's forces striking Foggia and targets across Sicily Sardinia Pantelleria, while RAF bombers and fighters hit targets along the European coast.
Pay V McNutt announced a plan to set a new one hundred hour work week from July 1 to August 1 to ease labor shortages. The move seeks to add the equivalent of 50 000 workers to the labor force by August and boost employment across the sector.
Ohio's liquor monopoly resumes retail sales after a 20 day suspension to establish rationing. Registered customers may purchase one bottle between now and June 28, with limits on quantities and entitlements.
A Navy photo from NEA depicts Americans searching a captured Jap dugout on Attu Island. The scene accompanies captions noting a Japanese medical unit and the occupiers driven out by U S forces.
Chinese forces under General Hsueh Yueh the Little Tiger and with air support announced a major victory on the Yangtze front claiming the complete rout of five Japanese divisions perhaps 75 000 men. The enemy forces were said to be trapped in a large encirclement and Free China hailed it as the greatest since six years of war.
The Office of Price Administration reported that several hundred Northeastern Ohio motorists ignored memor ial day warnings against non essential driving. Hugo V. Prucha said enforcement reviewed violations and obtained signed statements from motorists with B and C ration stickers. Reports will go to ration boards that can revoke suspend or cancel rations and refuse new ones.
Henry Ford was chosen president of the Ford Motor Company, succeeding the post after the death of Edsel Bryant Ford. Directors named include Henry Ford II, Benson Ford, Charles E. Sorensen, Mrs Eleanor Ford, Harry H. Bennett, M. L. Bricker, B. J. Craig, and R. R. Rausch, reflecting the founder's lineage and company leadership transition.
Washington dispatch says more than 400 Japanese troops killed Saturday night as three U S columns moved toward Chichagof Harbor. by May 27 over 4 000 Japanese dead were removed from battlefields and counterattacks in the last two days added thousands more. Chinese sources forecast better news as Yangtze campaign gains momentum with Allied air support aiding rugged mountain fighting.
Westerville Governor John W. Bricker received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Otterbein College during the commencement. He addressed 79 graduates warning against trends toward state collectivism and centralized government bureaucracies.
London reports indicate German officials and observers doubt Berlin will launch a major summer offensive against Russia. Dietmar, a German air-channel analyst, says lightning war tactics are abandoned, fueling speculation Hitler may prefer a defensive stance and conserve forces for potential Russian attack or an Allied invasion.
The regional Office of Price Administration orders price freezes for restaurant meals in 19 northeastern Ohio counties including Cleveland and Akron. Effective June 12, rules cap prices at April 4 to 10 levels and forbid changes in quality or quantity. Operators may limit coffee and butter portions and reduce sugar but must keep at least one teaspoon of sugar per cup.
Ankara reports a fierce clash between Germany and Romania over new demands for heavier troop sacrifices on the Russian front and larger food contributions. Romanian leaders and people increasingly believe Germany cannot win the war.
Belpre Ohio reports George W. White 40 known as the Stone Man died at a brother’s home. Physicians said ossification began at age ten and his limbs were fully hardened at death. White was a native of Big Bend West Virginia and lived there until 1925.
New York reports Memorial Day weekend fatalities at 230 nationwide, down from 304 last year and below the 400 average. States tally 103 traffic deaths, 51 drownings, and 76 lives lost to various accidents including trains and planes.
Jos eph F. Davies arrived in Fairbanks Alaska from Moscow carrying a secret message from President Roosevelt to Soviet Premier Stalin. The crossing highlights wartime diplomacy as U S and Soviet leaders exchange communications during the wartime alliance.
Washington AP reports that dependency as a reason to defer fathers will be nearly eliminated by year end. Manpower Chief McNutt said only about 22 of every 100 able bodied fathers will be deferred in 1943 as family needs fade. Inductions run about 300,000 monthly and may require further easing of physical standards or age limits if 1944 rates continue.
Spartansburg AP dispatch reports James F. Byrnes pledging to streamline civilian and governmental agencies into a coordinated home-front war machine. He cited milestones like 100000th plane built and fourfold shipbuilding pace, and noted 100 fighting ships completed in five months of 1943.
Gen Henry H Arnold told West Point graduates that enemy morale is cracking under air bombardment and the Allies are ready for a decisive year. He warned Axis foes remain well trained and dangerous though handwriting on the wall is visible. He cited Air Transport Command moving 1,800 planes in May with high certainty of arrival. In Columbus a Beulah Park race meeting drew 8,000 for a final day with $121,554 record.
The House passes a compromise pay as you go income tax plan with a 20 percent deduction from the taxable portion of wages and salaries starting next month. It would abate most of a year’s taxes and shift taxpayers to a current payment basis with June 15 installments on 1942 income.
Washington reports that J Kenneth Galbreath a 34 year old former Princeton economics professor and 6 foot 8 inch deputy price administrator has resigned after a clash with Lou R Maxon the Detroit advertising executive and OPA deputy administrator in charge of public relations. The shakeup raises questions about restoring harmony in the strife torn Office of Price Administration.
U S Senator Harold H. Burton told a Cambridge audience at the dedication of the Fletcher General Hospital for war wounded that America may face two to four more years of fighting. The hospital near Cambridge has 125 buildings and cost about 4 million dollars and provides 1,250 beds.
Throughout the Hocking Valley mines idle today as workers refuse to trespass after a twice extended coal contract expired. Some non union and AFL linked miners continue operations while others join the walkout delaying vital wartime fuel production. Washington urged no disruption to the war effort as leaders weighed pay talks.
Reports from multiple states show large scale coal miner idle periods as work stops across Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky Illinois and Virginia. Union leaders cite hoped for truce extension or new contract while most mines halt with minimal disturbances and scattered picketing.
Secretary Ickes reported a month ago the nation held 45 days of soft coal in stockpiles totaling 78 665 000 tons up 1 373 000 from April 1 The gain stems from lower consumption due to seasonal factors Bituminous output for the week ending May 23 fell to 11 57 million tons from 12 30 million The anthracite week ended May 22 was 1 261 million tons down from 1 420 million Ickes blamed floods for the drop and noted continued government operation of the mines as war needs loom With no strike declared the union stance remains unchanged and Lewis declined comment on talks or attendance at a Washington hotel before returning to Alexandria Va The War Labor Board had denied a pay rise while recommending light pay gains for underground travel and equipment Spokesmen said Ickes arranged mine fines remission for absences May 1 to May 25 but post May 25 fines depend on contract waivers and it was unclear if fines would be collected during the stoppage
The Messenger presents Clark Lee's first chapter of They Call It Pacific. Sergeant Hajime Matsui of the Japanese Army speaks of a message for the columnist and hints at internment camp fears and future home leave plans amid front travels in China. The colonel notes questions about departures and ship schedules from Shanghai.
Miss Mary Catherine Silk of Louisville is dead and Lt. Harry Bevis of Lancaster, Pa. is seriously injured after a tank skidded into a tree at Camp Campbell. They were in the open turret when the tree fell onto the vehicle.
Gov. John W. Bricker announced the appointment of Herbert R. Mooney to succeed Charles L. Sherwood as state welfare director. Mooney, who has served as assistant welfare director since 1939, will assume the post.
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