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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
4
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The piece argues that labor leaders weaponize the word profit to oppose wage strikes while claiming that profit is shared with government in crisis times. It contends many firms fail to profit since 1929, yet defense needs inflate claims of high gains and warns against undermining the incentive for enterprise and job creation.
California leads with 150000 seniors on old age pensions followed by Illinois 140000 and Ohio 124000 as Florida lags, signaling a nationwide expansion of federal state support for the aged. Nearly a third of a billion dollars from the federal treasury is projected next year for aged dependents, with state payments rising as more states join the program. The piece notes political maneuvering and shifts as recipients increasingly rely on family, highlighting the evolving pension landscape.
The United States signs deals to secure tungsten ore in Bolivia for three years and buys 6 million tons of bauxite in Dutch Guiana. Brazil and Cuba double manganese and antimony output while Bolivian tin and regional rubber and quinine production expand, signaling stronger hemispheric self sufficiency and interdependence.
A quotation from Mary Baker Eddy urges that unselfish motives guide true strength and permanence. The second remark observations body image humor note aside about middle-aged men appearing fine in a bathing suit.
Sidney Hillman may lead a broader campaign to purge Communists from influential union positions. The piece argues that while most labor supports defense, small Communist factions exploit key roles on negotiating, publicity, and treasury to push a Moscow line, necessitating inside cleansing by leaders like Hillman, Lewis, and Murray.
Senator Harry S. Truman plans to ask for more money to fund a seven member committee probing defense contracts. The group has already spent about $15,000 starting April and aims to widen inquiries into labor and corporate profits, Navy and Maritime Commission contracting, and RFC contracts. The goal is to uncover waste and improve contract letting practices while pursuing a broader investigative staff.
Howard Bobo entertained 20 friends at his seventh birthday. The celebration followed a large map display showing Russia's Five Year Plan for industrial and agricultural development. A Kemper Keifer and Guess family reunion drew 121 relatives at Carbon Hill.
Dr. E LeFever of Glouster plans a second story addition to the Clark Barber Shop building. Music students of Miss Arpee include Oramay Ballenger Alice Stevenson Josephine Weubhen Helen Ballinger and others with Ohio University figures guests. Miss Alice Snedden wed Dwight D Tritt ipp at First Methodist with Rev Strecker officiating.
Florida bound Ray Miller on furlough with his parents M r and Mrs Stanley Miller of Orchard Hill. Local social items note attendance at Lake Hope A A A picnic and a D A R meeting in Logan. Earle Heinlein named to Vinton County board of health and Elizabeth Heinlein begins summer study at Ohio University Athens.
Corning notes Leo Radkoski and his wife hosted a Pinochle club gathering with Mrs. Leon Keller winning high score for ladies and S. E. Frasure top man. Lunch followed with multiple couples named. Class 13 Methodist Church plans a picnic at Idaway Park on Thursday July 24 at six with wiener roast and hamburgers.
Mrs Clyde Thomas and son Dick head to Newport News on Wednesday night with Ruth Ann and Teddy Thomas to return home after visiting aunt Mrs Kate Hilling. Several families relocate or travel including Dessie Sands to Columbus, Keller family to Warren Pennsylvania, and Murphy siblings visiting grandparents in Nelsonville for summer.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Benedict announce the birth of a nine lb son at their home on Sunday June 15 both mother and child are doing well.
The United Brethren Sunday School will have full charge of the nine o'clock service Sunday morning presenting their Children’s Day program with the children performing and leading.
Gallipolis reports James D. Walker, four year assistant cashier at the Commercial & Savings Bank, has been appointed assistant national bank examiner with headquarters in Cleveland. He reports for duty Wednesday and plans to relocate his family there.
Angus faces Inspector Callahan after a night in jail over a blackmail scheme linked to Miss Margate Adoreen Mickle twidge and the Purple Pelican club. In New York he hustles to raise cash paying bribes while a shady boss offers work protecting broccoli dealers for a hundred twenty-five a week.
Broadwell residents shared visits and travel updates with friends and relatives. Donna Ewart hosted by Evalina Brill. Albany trip for Mrs Lawrence White’s illness involved Joe Young and Ross Hoon. The Parson family hosted, while others visited in Luhrig, Columbus, and Lowell.
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