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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1943

Page

4

Newspaper Association Rights and Rates Notice

The notice outlines Associated Press rights for republication, along with membership, subscription rates by mail and carrier, post office status, and advertising rate inquiries. It lists representative offices in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland and notes nominal charges for obituary notices and cards.

Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland Banka

We Must Decide on Local Plans for Peace Era Recovery

The piece urges town meetings to map peace period plans by communities or districts and warns against waiting for federal action. It calls for local planning, industrial experience, and social progress over political maneuvering to rebuild livelihoods and utilize natural assets. It stresses self reliance and a national design built by citizens.

Washington CCC WPA Dole Hubub of Peace

Mrs Roosevelt and the sleep mystery in public life

A column notes that Mrs Roosevelt reportedly can sleep anywhere and at any time yet questions whether she is truly alert. It humorously imagines her admitting to dozing through events and suggests she might reveal dull conferences or books only as far as she stays awake.

Mrs. Roosevelt Napoleon Edison Dr. Hoozis Carlos Manila Asia Philippines

Subsidizing Mistakes Threaten Retail Food Distribution

Government actions to curb food prices risk the life of the retail distribution system. Agencies delay root fixes, tie up tax and war financing, and appease pressure groups. Retailers must pass higher costs to consumers, while officials seek to shield the public from price rises. Retailers have upheld controls but should not subsidize government errors.

Food Administration

Determination as Key to Success, Quote by Pun

A determinate purpose in life and steady adhesion to it through all disadvantages are indispensable conditions of success, according to W. M. Pun. The quote stresses firm goal focus and perseverance as essential to achievement.

W. M. Pun

War reporting and Washington squabbles in wartime press

Elmer Davis cites inadequately reported war effort facets from industry labor officials workers and public officials. The piece notes suppression of facts, internal bickering, and the press tendency to focus on sensational issues while warning that friction signals policy clashes and political tensions in Washington.

Washington Elmer Davis Office of War Information Congress Mr. Davis White House Roosevelt

Postwar Germany policy sparks Allied rift on surrender terms

London dispatch reports intense debate among Allies over how to treat Germany after surrender. Propaganda risks, fears of German fear campaigns, and diverging views on Russian aims fuel wary diplomacy. Some see a Bolshevik red line, others seek stable governments, while Casablanca terms limit separate peace.

London Germany England Goebbels Sweden Stalin Russia Casablanca Britain France

Manila Falls? MacArthur Pulls Back as Japs Close In

In late December 1941, MacArthur declares Manila an open city while units pull toward Bataan. The narrator meets Colonel Pierce and Major Diller, learns about Lingayen losses, and observes tense convoys and air patrols as Manila braces for a retreat and possible captivity.

MacArthur Manila Jacoby No. 1 Calle Victoria Harries General MacArthur Diller

Fragmentary wartime reminiscence note from Clark Lee

A fragmented excerpt by Clark Lee mentions World War II era figures and places. The text hints at American resolve, mentions Malaya Burma and India, and ends with a note to continue. No clear event or date is provided.

America Malaya Burma India

History of New Deal clash over mining labor unrest

The piece argues that a new welfare state approach risks overturning legal labor rights. It criticizes Secretary Ickes for fines against strikers and condemns War Labor Board actions as hindering peace between mine owners and miners. It recalls brutal mining past to warn against renewed oppression and urges lawful, mutual respect to sustain the industry.

Ickes Miner's Union War Labor Board Athens America

World leaders urged unity as Hull cites selfish nationalism

Cordell Hull warned at the London World Economic Conference against econ omic nationalism. Gasoline prices rose 1 4 to 1 2 cent, now 14 1 2, 16 and 18 1 2 per gallon. Eagles in Glouster and Nelsonville backed a referendum on the old age pension law. In under three months Congress passed 16 laws fulfilling Roosevelt's New Deal promises. About 300 attended the Pythian Sisters Zone conference in Nelsonville with an entertainment program featuring several named performers.

Cordell Hull World Economic Conference London Eagles Glouster Nelsonville Congress Roosevelt Pythian Sisters Zone Bessie Stephenson Harriet Davis Marie Hall Stella Davis Martin G. Minner Betty King New Lexington Louise Duskey Audrey Bean Ruth Vesper Warehime Audrey Frances Hall

Twenty Years Ago in Athens Ohio News Highlights

Twenty years ago Frances Devlin of Athens left for Manitowoc to join Holy Name Convent as a novice. Gladys Runion Nichols of Los Angeles visited her father in Nelsonville. Mrs. E. F. Black of Athens hosted guests at 65 Franklin Ave. Detroit couple Dr. George Kahler and Dr. Virgene Kahler stayed with their mothers in Athens. Tommy Gibbons vs Jack Dempsey was set for July 4 in Shelby, Montana for the heavyweight title. Ohio University Alumni Association elected B Skinner president, Hollie Ellis vice president, W. H. Fenzel treasurer, C. E. Williams secretary, with reports from Mrs. Stella Lash and others.

Frances Devlin Athens Manitowoc Wis Holy Name Convent Willard Nichols Gladys Runion Los Angeles Calif W. S. Runion Nelsonville E. F. Black Franklin Ave George Kahler Virgene Kahler Detroit Mich Sarah Kaler H. D. Henry Ohio University Alumni Association B. ©. Skinner Hollie Ellis W. H. Fenzel C. E. Williams Stella Lash G. E. McLaughlin C. H. Bryson Clark Williams T. N. Hoover

Turkey Shifts Alliances as War Front Expands

War Today notes Turkey officially backs the United Nations, signaling a major pivot away from the Axis. Premier Sukru Saracoglu voices warm ties with America Britain and Russia, while Erdogan’s move threatens Hitler by eroding Axis influence in the Balkans and jeopardizing Romania’s wartime position.

Max Hill Turkey United Nations Axis Allies Hitler Europe Balkans Sukru Saracoglu America Britain Russia Germany Franz von Papen Ankara India Near East Rumania Italy Berlin

Costly Helium Reserved for Zeppelin Era War Use

During World War I historians note the helium supply was scarce and extremely expensive. Estimates suggest enough helium to fill a zeppelin would have cost about three billion dollars at that time, reflecting wartime resource limits and strategic priorities.

Jacksonville social notes note meeting and visits

Jacksonville Ladies A I U M W A will meet Wednesday June 23 at 8 oclock. Ice cream and cake served. Mrs William Ridge and daughters of Dayton visiting Mrs Edna Rawlins and Mrs L E Geary Glouster. Sgt Elmer D Lowry and family on furlough from Fort Leonard Wood at Jacksonvill. Pvt Robert Talbert returns to Camp Hood after 14 day furlough. Jacksonville Mothers Club closes year with program on summer planning. Glady McGee of Athens attends dessert tea.

Jacksonville Ailiary U.M.W.A William Ridge Dayton Edna Rawlins L. E. Geary Glouster Helen Skrotzky Hermalene Jack Spen Dillonville Mt. Pleasant Lulu Mills Gloria Exencamper Lennie Rummel Minersville Ervin Brooks Nelsonville William Hallam Elmer D. Lowry Fort Leonard Wood Albertus Lowry Jacksonvill C. A. Beal Beckley W. Va B. B. Backley Athens Robert Talbert Camp Hood Texas Essie Talbert Columbus Cleveland Mother's Club Charles Hoisington Vess Householder Householder Shirkey E. Shirkey Lucille Williams Auguste Jacksonville Park Glady McGee

Questions and Answers Quiz Pack

A series of trivia prompts and concise factual answers on topics from chemistry to history and astronomy. Includes Picric acid as a medicinally valued explosive, Continental Army strength around 35 000 in 1778, Venus proximity to Earth, Judge Ben B Lindsay as Juvenile Court founder, and a note about kissing the Blarney Stone.

Ben B. Lindsay Denver

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