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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1942
Page
4
The text argues unity between labor and management can yield an economic social era after the war. It notes growing cooperation through labor management committees, warnings against gouging, and the need to stabilize wages amid postwar retraining and peacetime production. It stresses collaboration over self interest for future solvable problems.
An editorial condemns citizens who spread war gossip from Washington sources as dangerous to national security. It notes Axis sympathizers exist in cultured and working classes and warns such talk could cost lives. It urges restraint whether sober or intoxicated, stressing the high price of reckless chatter.
A midwestern ammunition plant faced union pressure as 15 C I O women handed out literature at the gate while 15 AF of L Glamour Girls offered counter outreach. Organizers noted men greeted the beauty, some returning for seconds, amid a cheeky clash of tactics.
Columbia University research suggested by Mrs. Roosevelt finds refugees from Nazi persecution did not take American jobs. About 150,000 arrived since 1933, with a quarter settling in New York City and another quarter in upstate New York. The study notes they used skills to create new jobs rather than crowd natives. Price controls and wartime sacrifice are discussed by Leon Henderson.
Raymond Clapper reports Roosevelt released May output data showing nearly 4 000 aircraft and 50 000 machine guns, plus tanks and artillery. He notes private industry exceeds Axis production, warns of raw material shortages, shipping hurdles, and that full victory requires sustained effort and future combat actions.
Peter Edson notes May 1942 machine tool output at 118 million dollars and a yearly rate of 1.4 billion, five times 1932 totals, yet the goal remains unmet. He cites shortages of skilled workers, shifts, steels, and alloys, plus limited conversion of other industries, hindering broader production.
Edward A. Roberts of the Office of Defense Transportation notes a shift from riding to walking. A reader reflects on classical philosophy, contrasting inquiry with revelation in the teachings of Plato Socrates and Aristotle versus Christ, as quoted by Joseph Parkers.
Perry County commissioners approve a $196,488.92 general fund budget with $20,000 for real estate reappraisal, $5,000 for cattle tuberculin testing, and $20,000 for state hospital bills. The total exceeds last year’s by over $80,000 while current year expenditures cap at $113,841.69, signaling a possible fiscal strain in 1943.
Mineral-W Waterloo Youth Council met at Belle Crow's home and elected officers: President Kenneth Elliott Vice President Betty Saylor secretary Idene Ely treasurer Vera Carr discussion leader Juanita Carr recreation leader John Crow Next meeting set for Paul Stahl's home. Joe Cooper learns of brother Gerald Earl Cooper's death from a truck accident near Coshocton. Funeral at Union Church attended by family and friends.
Harrisonville notes list visits and homecomings among local residents. Charles Turner of Lancaster visited his mother Mrs Georgette Turner. Robert Gibson of Dayton stayed here. Don Aptograph and son Donnie of Columbus visited the Gilkeys. Jerry Evans and D L Reisinger of Gallipolis spent time with the Atkinss. Virginia Alkire returned from Bellaire to Harrisonville. Lillian Jewell visiting sister Mrs B E Carl. multiple families shared Sunday visits. Pvt Felix Alkire Jr arrived at an overseas destination from New Jersey. Ruth Alkire visited Charles Peoples in Pomeroy. Garden Club met at Norma Lee. Atkins attended a birthday dinner for Clarence Foley of Carpenter.
The election board plans to contract printing of ballots for the August primary. They will order 8 050 Democrat and 9 950 Republican ballots and require readiness for absentee voters by July 12.
A $6 balance is paid on a $25 mayor's court fine for fighting and disturbing the peace in New Straitsville. John Beck was released from county jail after 18 days. Horse thieves used a stock truck to steal a valuable horse from Claude Blair’s pasture west of Crooksville, with the truck and a following car fleeing via Ridge Road and Crooksville Saltillo Road. the theft was broadcast by radio.
Orville Hoops versus Ethel Hoops and Florence Archer versus Bernice Archer set for hearings before Judge McGonagle in common pleas court this week. Lois Grube divored Eugene Grube and reverted to Giles. they wed Oct 18 1935. Kathryn Opperman sues Frank Opperman for divorce. four grown children. Marriage licenses issued in Somerset and Mt Berry. Real estate transfers recorded in New Lexington and Pike Township. Frank McCann Post American Legion represents at Eighth District convention in Wellston.
Judith Kingsly and Tom Burke flee a kidnapping after a worker steals bomber plans. Judith helps Tom escape, hides in a truck to San Diego, and aids in outrunning pursuers, while plotting to deliver the plans and free Tom. The suspense continues as threats loom.
The Plains notes record a busy social scene with many visits and gatherings. Families such as Savage, McGee, Bickley, Stanley, Huston, Cochran, Grandy, Grandy, and others are listed hosting and visiting in Buckeye Lake, Columbus, Athens, and Chauncey. The Ladies Auxiliary met at the high school planning a July 1 picnic at Buckeye Lake.
Fragmentary science note describes a spider that avoids sticking to its own web. It explains a film coating and stray strands that prevent adhesion, aiding the spider’s foothold on its snareproof lines.
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