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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1943

Page

10

American Newspaper Publishers Association and press notice terms

Notices outline affiliations with press associations and the Associated Press. It lists subscription rates by mail and carrier, service options for servicemen, and mentions national representation offices in Chicago New York Columbus and Cleveland. It notes fees for obituaries and related notices.

Mali Athenis National Joan W. Cullen Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Why A Big Army Is Needed For Total Victory

The article argues Americans must accept an Army of 11.1 million by late 1944, outlining how modern demands differ from past wars. It notes 8.2 million land troops after air force and overseas training adjustments, comparesOs population percentages with England and Germany, and urges national resolve to meet total war goals despite hardships. It emphasizes mobilizing all resources and lifting the nation’s sights beyond everyday concerns to achieve uncompromised victory.

France Germany England United Nations America Life Home Front Washington

Pretty Good Amateurs The Axis and Allied War Skills Compared

The piece extols American and Allied youths as effective in air combat and ground warfare. It contrasts Axis and Pacific forces with American “war amateurs” and credits Britain and the United States for maintaining a fighting spirit that sustains democracy.

Axis Europe Pacific Rommel United Nations Great Britain United States

Questioning Daylight Saving Time Savings Across Seasons

The text quotes Assistant Secretaries Patterson and Forrestal claiming wartime daylight saving saves over 1.5 billion kilowatt hours for industry. It questions the logic of saving electricity by starting the day earlier and ending it earlier, noting a summer benefit with early sunrise and asking how the economy translates into winter.

Patterson War Forrestal Navy

Paper Shortage Brochures from Labor Dept Reach Cities

The Labor Department offers brochures on office work in various cities. Richmond Virginia edition runs 61 pages and Kansas City Missouri edition 74 pages. The leaflets are dated 1940, prewar industry changes.

Labor Department Richmond Kansas City

Absenteeism in Congress Compared To Industry Absurd

Washington argues that congressional absence from a floor roll call does not reflect work done. Senators and representatives handle thousands of constituent letters, meet officials, study committee reports, and brief campaigns. Absence from a roll call may save time for district outreach and research, not laziness.

Anglo American unity vital for world security says Clapper

Raymond Clapper argues that Anglo American cooperation is essential for any real United Nations. He warns that if Britain and the United States cannot align on security and strategy, no other nations can effectively cooperate, given Britain's island status and global trade. He stresses the need for a forward Atlantic base in friendly hands and ongoing long range air power development to counter Nazi expansion and preserve naval and air strength in the Pacific and Atlantic.

Washington Anthony Eden Corde Hull Britain Great Britain United States Pacific Atlantic Dakar Liberia Gold Coast North Atlantic Islands England British Isles Panama Canal United Nations

Adversity and Self Knowledge Quotes Echo in Cities

The excerpt reflects on adversity as a mirror to the self with Johnson and Colton cited, noting that many words and tabulations exist in each city. It ends with an instruction to send them, implying a request for the compiled material or data.

Post War Vision Sees Peace as Pre War Condition

A speaker argues postwar conditions simply echo prewar ones, citing Whittier on false peace, the Ten Commandments and Golden Rule as enduring justice. He warns nations will pursue conquest again, noting religious and ideological divides ensure ongoing war unless humanity changes.

Pennsville Youth Is Missing

News from Pennsville notes local families with service members and residents traveling home on leave. Mentions of missing youth, soldiers entering the Army, and gatherings at Penn High School and local homes illustrate wartime civilian life and community ties.

One-Lap Record at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Held by Jimmy Snyder

Q What is the one lap record for the Indianapolis Motor Speed way and who holds it A Jimmy Snyder of Chicago made one lap at 130.757 miles an hour in a Thorne Engineering Special. Q Who may be named beneficiary of a war bond A Only individuals may be named No associations churches or clubs may be so named. Q May manufacturers still use rationed shoes for wear testing purposes A Yes For this purpose he may let his employers or others use the shoes without getting ration currency. Q What was the record indoor boxing gate A Jim Maloney Boston heavy weight outpointed Jack Delaney at Madison Square Garden Feb 18 1927 in a match which brought gross receipts of 201613 net 183285. Q May I register the name of a beneficiary on a war bond with out his knowledge A Yes Records of War Savings Bonds are confidential It is unnecessary for the Treasury to contact the beneficiary during the owner's lifetime.

Nazareth United States Isaac Ishmael Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jimmy Snyder Chicago Thorne Engineering Jim Maloney Boston Jack Delaney Madison Square Garden Treasury Pat Friday Cleveland Lorraine Stuart Carr Jimmy Miss Stuart Loraine Pat Jimmy Carr New York City James Carr Jimmee Sam G. Hill Furedy

Poet's Corner Verse From Messenger Readers

A reader submissions column prints a child named Wilma Rose Sams age 6 expressing wishes for the war to end and for Adolf Hitler to be dead with boys returning home and a note asking for contributors to include name and address with verses.

Messenger Wilma Rose Sams

Miss Stuart’s forged order shocks Captain Carr in flight

In a Chicago hotel Loraine Stuart a forged order signed by Captain James Carr drives a rift. Pat Friday returns to Elmira after a tense cross country flight with Ed Bryan while Carr confronts the deception and fears jeopardizing their engagement. The lovers’ tangled loyalties unfold as Loraine’s power games escalate.

Loraine Stuart Jimmy Carr Pat Stuart

I Am American Day Set for May 16

President urges May 16 as I am American Day to recognize citizens who became of age or naturalized in the past year. Officials and organizations are asked to help both native born and naturalized citizens understand duties and opportunities of citizenship. The World War era figures cited include more than 250 and 100 pilots amid wartime dialogue.

Washington West George

Orbiston Social Notes highlights local guests and visits

Recent guests included Emma Souders from Columbus and Pvt George Hymes of Ft Hayes. several residents recovered from illness and many local families hosted or visited others. Notable trips included Sgt Fred Banfield to Ft Bragg, and John Halliday leaving for Camp Barkeley Texas after furlough.

Orbiston Mary Souders Emma Souders Columbus George Hymes Ft. Hayes Albert Yates Clarence Peacock Logan William O’rourke Russell Campbell Barberton Clell Campbell Fred Banfield Ft. Bragg North Carolina Clarence Banfield Banfield Clarence Banfield, Jr Cleveland Preston Bentley the Plains Clara Sorrell Blanche Collins Buchtel Maud Collins Hershel McKee Walter McManaway William Halliday Steve Sorrell Charles Henry Sorrell Helen Bookman Elizabeth Roberts Mary Hayden Buchiel Jane Roberts Newark Dana Bill Bookman Gertrude Felton Murray City Vance Glancy Clarence Fuller Junior Dolores Fuller Kathryn Glancy Eugene Glancy John Halliday Camp Barkeley Texas Junior Carsner Jack Carsner Detroit Basil Carsner AnnaBelle Bosswell Harold Carpenter John Conger William Robinson Little Pine William Wade Millfield

Oak Grove Grange Meets March Lecture Hour

Oak Grove York Grange met Friday evening March 5 for a lecture hour. Two piano solos were given by Alice Maccombs, Ann Maccombs spoke, and Faye Howard read. At the March 19 meeting the Grange will donate to the Red Cross and later collect for the Nelsonville Tribune to help cover costs of sending the paper to service members. Refreshments for next meeting will be provided by the Howard and Vernon Cagg families.

OAK Grove York Grange Alice Maccombs Ann Maccombs Faye Howard Grange Red Cross Nelsonville Tribune Howard Vernon Cagg

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