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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1943

Page

4

Newspaper Association and publication details at Athens post

Incomplete OCR outlines membership in newspaper associations and circulation policy. Mentions Associated Press rights, subscription rates for various periods, and national representation. Notes offices in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland and advertising rates on request.

Athens Act of Ibis National John W. Guilen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Government ownership harms worker rights and free enterprise

An opposition argument warns that state takeover of industries undermines bargaining power for labor and eliminates independent unions. It cites Germany and Italy as examples where government control suppresses freedom, choice, and wages, urging equal treatment for capital, employers, and labor.

Impire Germany Italy

Curtain Dle To Rise This Summer Of 1943

The article forecasts a pivotal summer in 1943 as Allied forces prepare major offensives across theaters. It highlights rising Allied power, anticipated decisive battles, and potential early Axis defeats including Italy. It marks the first day of summer and the second anniversary of Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union.

Italy United Nations Africa Tunisian Attu Germany Hitler Soviet Union

Race riots threaten northern cities as discrimination grows

The piece argues that thousands of Negroes in city districts live on low wages and substandard homes while many others depart from states with large Black populations seeking better prospects. It condemns unequal opportunity in industry and labor organization bias, warning that race riots will intensify unless solved by both white and Black communities.

Dole North

Inflation Gap and the Soaring 16 Billion Ledger

A commentary argues the 16 billion dollars of excess earnings remain with the broad political majority. The rich and well-to-do face heavy taxes and bond purchases, while the poor hold the surplus enabling a subsistence margin and resisted cuts.

Supreme Court Justice Criticizes Communist Advocacy

Justice John F. Carew told a New York City jury that being a Communist is unlawful under state and federal law. The remarks defend constitutional limits on political ideology and highlight concerns about communist advocacy.

Supreme Court John F. Carew New York City New York United States

Power of the purse checked by House against executive overreach

David Lawrence argues the House uses the power of the purse to curb executive agencies. He details OPA practices under Henderson and Brown, noting regulation of profits, price controls, and inflation tactics aimed at labor. He warns Congress can repeal such rules only by cutting funding.

Washington House of Representatives Congress Office of Price Administration Leon Henderson New Deal Henderson OPA Prentiss Brown White House James F. Byrnes Mr. Brown Elmer Davis Brown Howard W. Smith Virginia Harold Allen New York Canada Britain America

Washington Seen by Peter Edson

Washington Seen by Peter Edson remarks on the House of Representatives, its unpredictable mood, and clashes over minor and major wartime appropriations. The column calls House tantrums a sign of democratic health and a warning that curbs on emergency funds signal a need for government reform.

Washington Peter Edson House of Representatives House Navy Army Office of Price Administration Office of War Information National Resources Planning Board War Manpower Commission

Pacific Chapter 19 recounts Bataan siege and retreat

The piece details the Bataan defense from January to April, noting only a small American force and around thirty tanks and ten planes, with about thirty thousand Filipino troops. It covers the three battle phases, Japanese flanks, MacArthur’s improvised defenses, and the eventual withdrawal as reinforcements lagged.

Corregidor Bataan Terra Incognita Usaffe Luzon Air Corps Signal Corps Moron Lingayen Homma Baguio Malaya Netherlands East Indies Philippines

Battle of Bataan Ends as Japanese Reinforcements Arrive

Clark Lee recounts how American and Filipino forces in the Philippines faced dwindling supplies and rising doubt while awaiting reinforcements. Yamashita's revived Japanese assault began April 1, with heavy bombardment and landings along the coast. After eight days of intense fighting, the Battle of Bataan concluded, leaving survivors and faded hopes for relief.

Manilla Bay MacArthur 41St Mt. Natib 51St Division Philippine Army 4St 51St 31St Pilar Bagac Bataan Wainwright Parker Jones Lim Capripin Philippines Singapore Java Yamashita Malaya China Sea Manila Bay 31St Infantry

Perry County Court Notes and Local Marriages

New Lexington reports Edson Huston will to Grace Gabriel and other bequests with J H Howdyshell named executor. Marriage licenses issued for Hoops Storts and Dunn Kelly. Hynus sues for divorce on cruelty and neglect, four children. Week totals show deeds and mortgages processed. land in Clayton Township sold for 665 to Offenbacker.

New Lexington Edson Huston Maxville Perry County Alvah Ansend Logan Joan Arnold An Wert Nora Mace van Wert Grace Gabriel J. Howdyshell George Carpenter Charles G. Mohler Junction City Leroy Tague S. A. Tague Willard Hoops Farmer Ruth Storts Crookeville Frederick Dunn Mechanic Velma M. Kelly Harold Palmer U. S. Navy Barberton Dean Spencer New Straitsville Martin Estelle I. Hynus Clyde Hynus Common Pleas Court Navy

Clerk testifies in Coy versus Aldrich case and divorce actions

Clerk Lloyd Stought returns from Medina County after testifying in Ger ald H Coy vs C R Aldrich et al, regarding Coy’s charge of character damage. He carries divorce records from Coy’s Jan 29 1941 Perry County suit against Naomi. Naomi won a divorce by Judge U S McGonagle. Also Camelo Fiore vs C H Hooker involves a Route 37 crash with $1650 sought for truck loss and 21 days’ use denied. Divorces listed include Jeanette Givens vs Robert Givens.

Lloyd Stought Medina County Gerald H. Coy C. R. Aldrich Coy New Lexington Daily News Stought Medina Perry County U. S. McGonagle Common Pleas Court C. H. Hooker New Philadelphia Camelo Fiore New Lexington Junction City

West Columbia Personal and Social Notes

West Columbia local notes report birthdays for Curtis Knight Gil bert Knight and Ralph Patterson in Athens. Social items include visits by families from Hartford Springfield Charleston and Point Pleasant, a new baby in Kaylong, and several weekend gatherings at homes of Van Matre Fowler and Riley families. Ohio news mentions water meters in Glouster and a mine accident in Mine 32 near Buchtel.

Curtis Knight Gilbert Knight Ralph Patterson Mrs Athens West Columbia David van Matre Hartford Mina Demeter Jr Springfield Ted Riley Ted Jr. Riley Demeter Homer Roush Charles Mason Charleston Knopp Clifton Mason George Frances Walter Friddle Columbia Jack Coleman Lucy True Andrew van Kaylong Route James Kerwood Middleport Russell Young Russell and Billy John Russell Shirley Patty Ted Jr Vecie Foreman Point Pleasant Nannie Johnson Steward Kaylong Guy Steward Cleve Fowler John Letweiler Pomeroy Claudea Mildred Miller Ruth Wheeler Ohio Harold Young White Grant Shell Mame Shell Jimmy Shell Norman Kerwood Mildred Riley Peggy Chapman Joe Riley Clifton Patty Riley Pat Riley Pete van Matre Harry van Matre

Oregon Ridge brief notices on travel for work

Miss Madge Huboy and Miss Bonnie McClelland of Oregon Ridge left for Columbus on June 20 to seek employment. They were guests of Miss Eileen Brown of Glouster on June 16. Miss Helen E. Erdy plans to leave for Columbus in the near future.

Oregon Ridge Madge Huboy Bonnie McClelland Columbus Eileen Brown Glouster Helen E. Erdy

Moulage life masks aid injured soldiers repair work

Moulage or life mask using paraffin and plaster records facial injuries to guide surgeons in repairs. Five years ago Joseph Davies met Joseph Stalin during the first Mission to Moscow. A malingering is feigning illness to escape punishment or gain pity. A clay instrument named after a vegetable is the ocarina sweet potato. Long distance calls face a five minute limit on busy lines.

Joseph Davies Joseph Stalin Joes Moscow

Death of 15 year old Helen Teaford at Fairview

Helen Teaford daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Teaford died at home in Fairview after a long heart illness. Funeral held at Letart Falls Methodist Church with burial in Letart Falls Cemetery. Relatives and friends from Granville Akron Racine Milton and Leart Falls attended events and visits reported among local families. The W S C S will meet at the church Thursday evening.

Apple Grove Helen Teaford Harry Teaford Fairview Letart Falls Homer Roy Teaford Granville Herschel Badgley Akron Ray Barker Milton W. Va Charles Sayre Bibbee George Krider John Stobart Hazel Elizabeth Taylor Ruth Weldon Racine E. S. Thaxton le Tart Falls John Donley Charles Sayre Home, Sunday. Mrs. Donley W.S.C.S Harry Beegle Beaver Falls R. A. McKelvey Ernest Halley Northup Sharpnack

Hemlock Grove Social and Personal Notes

Hemlock Grove society items list Sunday visits by the Welkers and Romines in Pomeroy and Point Pleasant. Ernest Cullums of Tennessee returns on furlough with wife and son, escorted by Ralph Welker and Mrs Ernest Cullums. The Midkiffs host relatives at a reunion, with Gene, Kenneth and Charles mentioned in activities.

Hemlock Grove Ralph Welker Jerry Jackie Welker Pomeroy Emmett Hawk Bert Romine Kenneth Romine Romine Grant Roberts Point Pleasant Eldon Clark Ernest Cullums Tennessee Ziba Midkiff Roy

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