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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
4
The Ohio Legislature expanded township trustee authority reversing prior limits. Trustees now have four year terms, higher salaries, and power to manage road construction without competitive bids. Critics warn of a potential political machine as 4,000 trustees may swing local elections.
The piece urges households to stock up on coal and fuel now amid government warnings of shortages. It notes Southeastern Ohio’s production limits, mine reductions, and rising demand as war strains continue. Families should act promptly to ensure winter supplies.
M. M. Bryson, Trimble Township educator, retires after 40 years of teaching. Hundreds of students, now adults, praise his guidance and the influence of his long career. He began as a youth and leaves to make way for a younger educator, content with a job well done.
A wartime editorial argues defense plant workers must produce planes for the nation and urges strikers to be sent to military camps if liable for service. It notes millions of young men in uniform and the hardship of defense workers while stressing that planes cannot be built on picket lines.
In Washington, Raymond Clapper argues two forces drive defense strikes the honest wage demands amid inflation and production and a separate anti-democracy agitation aiming to aid Communism. He urges targeted mediation law enforcement public labor leadership cooperation and a tougher approach to Communist influenced strikes.
Peter Edson assesses how government seizure of North American Aviation in Inglewood could shape labor relations across the aircraft sector. He notes pending strikes at Boeing Seattle and Consolidated San Diego, union pressures, and potential legislative and procedural shifts amid a broader aviation employment landscape.
A two poem page from Athens and Columbus presents Newman M. Powell of Athens urging “Finishment Day” over commencement and urging self-reliance, study, and work ethic. Laura B. Foster of Columbus prays for morning vigor and courage, promising renewal after night.
Straitsville society items list visits and events from June 12. Families from Detroit Columbus Buchtel and New Lexington Como attend baptisms weddings and anniversaries. Local clubs Rebekah Lodge and circles hold meetings and potlucks as relatives travel to Indiana Cleveland Columbus and beyond.
A scientist warns that even a single atom of radium dispersed by an aerial bomb could taint an area for years. The claim underscores lingering radiological risk and the need for containment and monitoring.
Tele phone booths in a New York City college building now serve doodlers with chalk erasers and blackboard supplies. The setup encourages students to sketch and write in transit, turning mundane call boxes into creative workspaces.
Stephan reveals his secret past as a Czech agent and mission in America to shadow a German spy. Angie warns Deborah of looming danger linked to a mysterious launch skipper and possible DOJ involvement as fog closes in. Deborah fears for Stephan while awaiting his departure and a possible midnight interception.
Elizabeth Martin and John Schneider report the death of Conrad Isle at age 90 in Brainerd Minnesota after a long life and overseas work. Isle born in Hanover Germany in 1850 came to America in 1871 and was an iron molder at B and O shops in Zaleski. He lived in the west about 60 years and survived by six children, twenty four grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Millfield No. 16 U M W A will hold its regular meeting near Nip Bullock’s home on Bailey Run Thursday June 12 at 2 pm. Officers will be elected and other business discussed. all members urged to attend.
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