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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1943
Page
4
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The article discusses whether synthetic rubber can economically replace natural rubber after the war and the risks of losing domestic capacity. It cites Dr. Yohe’s comparison of 10,000 American workers producing the same rubber as 300,000 Far Eastern laborers and considers keeping standby production with subsidy to maintain 100,000 to 150,000 tons annually.
The piece calculates fuel needs for war machines, noting a heavy bomber uses 200 gallons for 250 miles in an hour, a mechanized division tank group consumes over 10 000 gallons for about 100 miles, and jeeps average 16 miles per gallon. It also cites a destroyer needing 214 000 gallons to reach Casablanca non stop, highlighting transport bottlenecks from wells to fronts.
A New Orleans widow admitted sending six defaming postcards to a college engineering student deferred to study. The piece argues the Selective Service aims to let Uncle Sam decide how each young man serves. It warns against unfair mockery of the deferred student without concrete draft-dodging evidence.
The Underwear Institute warns that failed supply to the Home Front could leave shirts drawers and union suits scarce next winter. Five mills closed due to losses and others cut back, prompting calls for swift action by Administrator Brown to prevent shortages.
Allied airmen in the Tunisian area claim to have shot down 1 064 Axis planes while losing 270 in a five day period of the month. They argue the ratio could have been even higher with a few more victories. The note also quotes Mary Baker Eddy on repentance and renewal.
The piece argues the Roosevelt administration backed down on wartime coal strikes, with Lewis demanding a contract and then accepting government pressure to resume work. It credits Ickes and the Fuel Administrator for pushing a deal, guaranteeing 25 cents extra per miner and possible further pay gains. The analysis blames an indecisive labor policy for the delay and contends Lewis profits from the vacillating stance.
Clapper recalls London in 1941 and two years later as bombs quieted. He notes damaged buildings, scarce reconstruction, tighter rations, and luxury hotels with sparse food. Anti-aircraft guns fill once vacant spaces as British morale remains cautious about American aid.
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Leonard Tucker of Athens questions if democracy can survive amid global conflict and rising centralization. He warns of totalitarian trends and home-front confusion, suggesting world chaos may follow the war and a stronger central government. June 3.
Richard R. Elliott and Wilda G. Russell wed May 5 in Gulfport Mississippi. The bride wore a navy sailor dress and blue white accessories. Elliott family ties noted in Albany. Several visitors and Memorial Day gatherings described along with local alumni events and health updates.
Excerpts recount the surprise Japanese attack on Clark Field and the failed dispersal of bombers. Pilots, unprepared and under orders, faced green crews and weak radio detection as air power crumbled. Wing commanders debated timing as war began.
A Berlin broadcast cited by the Associated Press argues Allies cannot defeat the Axis continental armies on land. The piece says Hitler's ringed defense could be impregnable, but notes Allied bombing can bypass that, targeting Hitler's war industries and communications as invasion of Southern Europe looms. Air bases in Northern Italy would aid such efforts.
Torch Brief notes Rev T A Runnel ls conducted Sunday services at the Methodist Church then left for Columbus to attend the annual Methodist Conference. He traveled with A A Blackburn of Hockingport Rd. Other items mention local visits by families and guests over Decoration Day.
Mrs Violet Walters hosted Sunday dinner with guests from Cleveland Columbus and Akron. Monday visitors included Mrs Helen Ross and Dorothy Ann, and others from Nelsonville Shawnee and Akron. A pinochle party at Orchard Hill raised funds. ice cream supper planned at Valley Street.
Tech Sergeant John A. Miller arrived Wednesday night from Childress Texas to spend his furlough with his mother Mrs Donley Edwards and family and other relatives. W S C S meets at the Methodist Church Tuesday night with Miss Mary Evans presiding and Miss Janet Mason in charge of devotional period. Mrs Glada Morgan announced plans to omit suppers during the summer. Luncheon was served by Mrs Alzua Kellar and Miss Janet Mason.
Fragmentary note references Tennessee and the Civil War with figures including 000 soldiers and 31,092 in connection to readmission. No clear date or event details available.
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