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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1941

Page

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Hope To End Deadlock in Long Dispute

Navy officials in the San Francisco Bay area hoped conferences would settle an 11 shipyard strike by CIO and AFL machinists affecting defense work valued at $500 million. Admiral Greenslade expressed confidence government force would not be needed as talks proceed to decide course of action.

Associa Navy San Francisco Bay Area CIO AFL J. W. Greenslade Iate Dousas & Tamason Company Detroit National Labor “Relations Board Afl-Cio Absect Steel Workers Organizing Committee Une Great Res Steel Corporation SWOC United Automobile Workers Union Ford Motors Company Piper Aircraft Corporation Lock Haven

Baltic States Rally With Germany Amid Soviet Threat

Finland asserts neutrality as Lithuania Latvia and Estonia face reports of pro German governments and clashes with Soviet influence. Berlin broadcasts and Kaunas radio quote Baltic leaders pledging to aid Germany against Russia while Washington weighs further aid constraints.

Lithuania Latvia Estonia Finland Baltic Soviet Russia Germany Ussr Adolf Hitler Coad Washington Sumnerer Preske Welles Berlin Kaunas Helsinki Warren Lee Pierson Wolana Ceremany Lithunia Bessarabia Bucovina Fineland Leningrad Turku Arctic Sea

Cuyahoga Sheriff Dies After Ouster Battle

Coroner R. Gerber acts as sheriff after the sudden death of Sheriff Martin L. Donnell aged 54 in Charity Hospital. Donnell collapsed hours after addressing about 2,300 employees and supporters following his fourth Lake Erie boat ride amid a political ouster clash.

Cleveland U17 R. Gerber Martin L.donnell Imo Flake Adam Pes Cleveland Bar Association Charity Hospital

US experts see slim chance for Reds against Nazis in Russia

American military specialists assessed that Hitler’s invasion of Russia risks a temporary shift in the war but offers few clear gains for Germany. They cited possible easing of pressure on Britain and US production, yet warned the German army still faces formidable odds and long-term challenges in the Soviet campaign.

Hitler Rssia Germany Russia British Isles

Navy Honors 33 Men of Submarine Lost at Sea

Navy officials honored 33 sailors from a sunken submarine abandoned after depth 400 feet. Divers risked their lives in history making dives before deciding to leave the crew buried on the ocean floor. A naval board of inquiry will investigate the cause of the crash, with dates and location to be announced.

Peniamourh Navy Fa Naval Board of Inquiry New London Conn Portsmouth

Ohio Brigade Engages Red Forces In War Games

Ohio's 37th Division infantry brigade leads contact drills on Lacamp Road as Blue forces join Michigan Wisconsin troops of the 32nd Division in simulated combat against Red forces of the 34th division. Two airplane formations bombed division headquarters as Lieut. Gen. Walter Krueger reports enemy concentrations. Maj Gen. Robert Beightier orders amplification of the infantry advance in the six day exercise.

Atth Ohio Third Army Fifth Corps Walter Krueger Robert S. Beightier Lacamp Road Michigan Wisconsin

Dairy product use limits discussed by U S agriculture officials

An 1930s style wire service summary notes potential restrictions on dairy products including butter cream evaporated and whole milk and canned tomatoes mentioned by U S agriculture officials. Wheat prices rise and futures peak amid market tension while December futures approach yearly highs as cheese skim milk and related products show notable shifts.

Washington Necesary Great Britain Chicago Agriculture Department Coday

Ohio Penitentiary slayings and guard overpowering incident

A report from Columbus notes an inmate Emil Rose alias Jack Randall faced execution days before his scheduled date for a Youngstown beer hall slaying. The piece details a guard overpowering incident, a death leap to concrete, and a car crash near the prison with multiple injuries.

Town Beer Hall Emil Rose Columbus John E. Sullivan Irene Ward

United States Denies Misconduct by Americans in Italy

Ambassador William Phillips informed Italy that Washington rejects charges that U S consular officials acted improperly. He said the note seeks relief for Americans in Italy with blocked bank accounts and explains regulations for Italians to obtain money in the United States.

Union States William Phillips Washington United States Italy Foreign Ministry

Parole Bid Prompts Review of Canton Editor Slayer

Ohio parole board reviews a request for parole for a Canton editor’s killer who is serving a life sentence. The case, tied to a broader statewide effort, notes the inmate has been imprisoned for over a decade and is considered eligible for parole hearing under state law. The hearing decision hinges on rehabilitation factors and district attorney recommendations.

oLumans Columbus C. W. Wallace Wooster Col State Registrar of Motor Vehicles Presbyterian Synod of Ohio Topper

Churchill Sees Hitler Aims Across Europe In War Talk

The article surveys Winston Churchill outlining Britain’s stance on Nazi strategy. It notes his cautious praise of Stalin’s role, warnings against Hitler’s plans to trap the Soviet Union, and his view of a potential German attack on England as part of a broader world conflict. It mentions the tripartite axis and Japan’s role in the broader war context.

Frey Vas Winston Churchill Ler Russia Britain England Soviet Union Hitler Churchill United Asia British Isles United States Germany Japan Far East

Heat Relief Arrival Forecast From Weatherman

A line of moisture extends from the St Lawrence Valley westward across southern Michigan and northern Illinois to the Texas Panhandle. General showers are expected in the South Atlantic States and Southern Appalachian region.

St Lawrence Valley Michigan Illinois Texas Panhandle South Atlantic Appalachian

U S Actions Freeze Italian Nationals Departures

The U S government moves to stop Italian nationals from leaving the United States in line with an executive order issued last June 14. The justice department directed immigration and border patrol to prevent departures and requested treasury and customs cooperation to enforce limits on currency and property transfers by Italians.

Aera United States Justice Department Immigration and Border Patrol Department Treasury

Baltic Front Burns as German Forces Penetrate Lithuania

German land and air units pressed 10 miles into Russian territory near Lithuania as Kaunas radios reported a move toward independence. Soviet and Finnish actions colored the northern front with reports of bombardments and shifting fortifications along the Baltic region.

Lithuania Kaunas Republic Germany Russia Washington Pat Akilful Lgislator Harrison Tathuania Seticeal Cine Ec Abe Catherine “Blanton Neraing Lithuania Rotary House of Reps Brusna Baltic Poland Bie Bucor- Ine Krssn Inia

Congress Gather for Catholic Clergy and Laity Visit

ST. PAUL hosts visiting Catholic clergy and laity arriving by special train for a congress event.

ST. Pal

Kellogg Resigns Post in OPM Over New Ruin Policy

Kellogg resigned as chief consultant on electric power management in the OPM citing a rule against embers keeping keenly watched Japan for signs of East. The move comes amid reports of Japan’s looming move toward Russia and shifting Allied war plans as Britain reports air raids and German advances in the east.

Poland Tsekmanovets Kirstinopol Powas Dennis Cardinal Dougherty London Pere Hole Church United States John G.shaps Winant William D Leady U. S Hirohito East Prussia Japan Leningrad Germany Moscow Posale Italy Russia Adolf Tittler Vyacheslav Molotoff Tokyo Sapan Damascus Kellogg Abou Kemal New World Order Iraq Emberp Cision Tolmans Kaivaria OPM Old Lithuania Britain Grodno Stormer

Veterans gather at 75th Grand Army encampment meeting

Department Commander Thomas Ridenour 95 of Crestline leads as three other GAR comrades join him in Columbus. The scene marks a sparse turnout from the once 50 000 strong organization with members Reverend W L Hooper 94 of Columbus John R Bennett 96 of Waynesfield and Theodore Wells 5 of Cambridge present.

Grand Army of the Republic Thomas Ridenour Crestline Ridenour W. L. Hooper Comlumbus John R. Bennett Waynesfield Theodore Wells Cambridge

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