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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1941
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists subscription pricing by carrier and mail across counties with annual, semiannual, and shorter terms. It notes advertising and obituary charges and identifies circulation and association memberships for the newspaper.
The piece argues the government hides wartime plans behind reassurances and urges transparency as the United States shifts to a long war economy. It warns of expanded government control over prices manufacturing and resources and notes tension between labor and administration during mobilization.
The article notes Canada plans a drastic cut in wheat acreage near the war's second year to reduce surpluses amid a large wheat carry-over, paralleling U S adjustments. It cautions American farmers against applying old measures to current conditions and recalls the 1917 era.
Consumer representative Harriet Elliott of the Defense Council states there is no basis for shortages given current people, facilities, and raw materials. The comment emphasizes confidence in supply chains and resource availability.
Prof. James T. Shotwell of the Carnegie Peace Foundation remarks that there will be many centuries after Hitler. The comment appears in a context advocating long term peace and historical perspective.
Raymond Clapper warns of anxious days before a tide turns. England bleeds, a convoy push grows likely, and American ships may be mobilized under U.S. naval command. He stresses total victory requires immediate, long-term effort and warns of a protracted battlefront shift if not.
Peter Edson argues that defense spending will not erase WPA, highlighting that most defense contracts go to the East and Midwest while WPA workers remain concentrated elsewhere. He notes a six year public works proposal, WPA planning a reservoir project, and a surplus of job seekers as postwar realities.
The paper invites signed comments on current events. Writers must sign their letters and their signatures appear with the contribution. Letters should be concise to allow multiple submissions daily.
Frank Butts argues in favor of the Townsend plan, detailing a 2 percent gross income tax on incomes above $250 monthly, claiming it would equalize taxation, reduce public costs, retire old age and WPA costs, create jobs for younger workers, and lower overall federal and state burdens if adopted in the United States.
Hemlock P T A of Central School met in the school auditorium to name a nominating committee after which president Mrs Sylvia Storts spoke on PTA service to the community. A motion picture was shown by John Tobias. Numerous local and Columbus visitors attended the weekend events and the state basketball tournament.
Poem reflects on March as precursor to April and May with nature awakening. Imagery visits birds, crocus and pussy-willows signaling spring while a speaker notes hopeful warmth and rising brooks. By Hilda White of Glouster.
New Plymouth residents share visits with Coshocton County friends and Lancaster and New Holland connections. The theater guild major production in Logan features Elizabeth Heinlein in a key role. Local officials visit for school testing and diverse family dinners mark a busy week, with a last quarterly meeting at Ebenezer Church on Friday evening March 28 presided by Dr. Jones.
Gallipolis Chapter Royal Arch Masons held a inspection last night by Howard Unree of Ironton before a large attendance from several counties. Dinner was served in the club rooms before the lodge session to about 70 persons.
Beatrice Be aod Anthony Bradley deepen their bond after a street side confession. They share a bold kiss and leave the others behind for a moonlit walk, swinging together in a city park as doubt gives way to a radiant new romance.
Kanauga Endeavor Sunday School Class No 2 was entertained at the home of Mrs A W Pullins. A story Meditation was read by the president Mrs Peter Stace. Lunch followed the readings. Next meeting set for April 15 at Mrs Eugene Shaws. Elva Wolfe of Columbus assisting Mrs C G Houck who is ill. Various local residents visited relatives and others ill or recovering.
Pearl Chapel Women’s Division of Christian Service met Tuesday led by president Mrs. Maye Gibson. Devotional was by Mrs. Inez Reeves. readings by Miss Alice Reeves and Mrs. Blanche Woodyard. A shower for Rev and Mrs Everson followed, gifts from Pearl Chapel Irvin Creek and Albany. Attendees included multiple local families and visitors. Arthur Gibson took a new post with the Federal Farm Loan Bank in Gallipolis as secretary and treasurer.
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