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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1943
Page
5
A cracked OCR snippet lists newspaper association names and circulation rules, along with subscription pricing and mailing details for multiple regions. It notes classified notices and obituaries may incur charges and lists offices in Chicago New York Columbus and Cleveland.
National opinion shifts against labor unions as wartime strain grows. President Roosevelt faces pressure over a pending labor disputes bill seen as restricting strikes and expanding government power. Union leaders warn of consequences, while voters including service members weigh discipline versus protest in next campaign.
The piece laments rise of Quislings in government and warns that bureaucratic rule corrupts officials who gain power. It compares control systems to Gestapo methods and decries rationing and related controls as creeping totalitarianism, noting loss of justice and fairness. It ends with a warning about looming tyranny.
The piece argues that inflation stems from market competition for scarce goods, not wages. It advocates a spending tax that punishes spending while rewarding saving, easing postwar distress by channeling savings into War Bonds and stabilizing the economy. It notes saving moves wealth into government bonds and reduces consumer shortages.
Navy Lt James Kraker cites a censored Pacific letter from a sailor to his coal miner father. The message condemns strike actions that slow vital wartime production and shows bitterness toward homefront labor actions. He notes anger among service members about domestic sacrifice.
The piece argues that Chinese Communist armies avoid fighting Japan because Russia is not at war with Japan, weakening Chiang Kai-Shek's forces and showing world Communism prioritizes Stalin. It claims Soviet allegiance shifts global loyalties above China, Britain, France, Yugoslavia, and the United States. It ends with a Mary Baker Eddy quote on growth and law.
In London the columnist argues joint citizenship is impractical and would spark controversy, praising growing cooperation between British and American air forces. He notes mutual help, lend lease exchanges, and close ties between General Baker and Air Marshal Harris, while denying reports of British withholding equipment. The piece ends with a biblical reference.
Corning notes report Mrs. John Kecks as delegate to the Catholic Ladies of Columbia convention in Cleveland. Miss Millie Reho recovers after tonsil removal at Good Samaritan Hospital. Carl Esselstein departs for army service with farewell dinner at Fort Hayes area. Community events include a pinochе party, chip-in luncheon at Lombardo, machinist convention delegate Bradford Pierce, and updates on local service members.
Poem by Mrs Herron of Columbus Ohio reflects wartime sacrifice and prayer for peace. It notes readings in churches and at Glenwood Methodist dedication and mentions a Roosevelt letter and soldiers’ replies. The piece includes the author’s address 26 North Harris Ave Columbus Ohio.
A compilation of trivia covering topics from natural wonders to historical figures. Includes Niagara Falls receding, early London New York telephony in 1927, Great Wall length 2550 miles, improvised gas masks, Uruguay daylight saving, voting penalties, Henry Knox as first Secretary of War, and the Roosevelt family original name Van Rosenvelt.
A first person account of Corregidor under January air raids. The piece details daily bomber missions, preflight routines, and the fearsome impact of bombs on soldiers and civilians. It recalls Joe the observer plane, Captain Suzuki, MacArthur, and the city’s near total denuding of above ground life yet underground resilience.
An Army report describes heavy Japanese air attacks from April onward as they broke through barbed wire, silenced coastal defenses, and killed Marines on the beaches. After weeks of bombardment Corregidor was captured.
Local social notes from Buchtel record births marriages and community events. A Detroit couple announce a daughter born June 12. students and 4-H clubs hold picnics and meetings at Twin Lakes Oak Grove Grange Hall. residents share visits employment changes and family news.
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