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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1943

Page

4

Newspaper Service Rates and Affiliations in Ohio Paper

The document lists industry affiliations including American Newspaper Publishers Association and Associated Press rights. It shows subscription rates by mail and carrier for civilians and servicemen, plus national representation through John W. Cullen Company and standard advertising notes.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulations Ohio Newspaper Association Associated Press

Time Is Here for Renewed Allied Offensive Across Fronts

The essay argues Allied victories in North Africa fuel resolve for further large scale actions against Nazi and Fascist forces. It notes German and Italian fear, Dutch resistance, and French policing, while urging continued effort on both European and Pacific theaters with Australia as a key ally.

North Africa Hitler Mussolini Pacific

Return of the Notorious Chauncey Fugitive Jay Withem

The article recalls Jay Withem a famed Southeastern Ohio criminal from Chauncey and Sugar Creek. Once jailed and pursued across hills he vanished after clashes with officers, later returning as a fugitive. Murder proved his ultimate hurdle before his long departure from the region.

Jay Withem Chauncey Sugar Creek Ohio Dad Withem Athens County Kara

Bible at War Encourages Soldiers and Civilians Alike

The article notes unprecedented Bible demand during wartime as soldiers, officers, and workers seek spiritual comfort. It highlights reading among men under arms, support for wounded buddies, and Bible use at home, with families finding solace as the old world changes.

Italian press warns of reprisal for airmen raid

Rome papers speculate captured American and British airmen could be executed in Japanese fashion in retaliation for a raid on a Rome suburb. The Italian stance stresses they are civilized and deterred by concern for prisoners, contrasting with Japanese methods.

Berlin Rome

Five Supreme Court Justices Endorse Broad Government Control of Radio

The Frankfurter opinion holds that Congress may authorize the FCC to regulate radio broadcasting and uses public interest as a broad standard. It warns this could enable government licensing to shape or limit newspapers and magazines. Critics argue it risks press freedom and legislative overreach.

Washington America Supreme Court of the United States Justice Frankfurter Federal Communications Commission Congress FCC Supreme Court Jehova Post Office Department Frank Murphy Roberts Rutledge Black Justice Murphy Europe Commission Stone

Swedens cooperative labor scene noted in travels

In Stockholm the writer observes no recent strikes and notes a strong, well-organized labor movement and employers. A dinner with Swedish trade union and employer leaders highlights mutual respect and a preference for collective bargaining. Labor leaders are described as powerful and cooperative, steering the Social Democratic government.

Stockholm United States Sweden General Federation of Swedish Trade Unions Swedish Employers Federation Lewis Green America John Lewis Social Democratic Party

Battle of the Cumberlands Aimed at Defenders’ Quiet Day

Ist Lt. JESS A. LARCH of the Infantry in Nashville writes of a quiet day amid two-week old maneuvers with the Blues pressing on Reds. He describes frontline life, breakfast during darkness, two sandwiches for lunch, and the constant presence of aircraft, anti aircraft guns, and reconnaissance planes as soldiers brace for live fire and hope for home with families.

Athens News Highlights From 10 and 20 Years Ago

Ohio lawmakers voiced disapproval of Gov. George White’s coupon sales tax proposal with welfare plans for Meigs County. Chauncey Baseball Club lost 4 3 to Carbon Hill while Athens and local actors participated in school plays. Twenty years ago daylight saving was debated in Athens with a Schubert Club formation and local theater scenes. US senators planned European trips for summer recess. Sports page notes Luis Firpo defeating Jack McAuliffe in the third round.

Ohio House Senate George White Luis Firpo Jack McAuliffe

Questions and Answers from an old issue

A series of QA items cover topics from a gymkhana to hue and cry origins and the Treaty of Kanagawa. It notes Sacco and Vanzetti’s 1927 Massachusetts execution and McKinley’s assassination by Leon Czolgosz in Buffalo in 1901.

Massachusetts Sacco Vanzetti Boston William McKinley Leon Czolgosz Buffalo

Beth Carter Joins WAAC on Pacific Fortress Mission

Beth Carter a WAAC volunteer boards a Flying Fortress with Major Brit Jackson to protect operations from enemy air attack on a Pacific island. As Jap fighters attack Beth takes control of a machine gun, showing calm, discipline and courage amid the battle, proving her combat readiness. The scene ends with the cockpit tense and the fate of the Fortress unclear.

Beth Carter WAAC Brit Jackson Pacific Beth Major Jackson Waacs Automobile Regency Jackson Fort Des Moines

Sand Run Church Service and Local Visits Noted

A Monday church service led by Rever end Evans drew a large attendance. Local residents and travelers, including Sgt. Ted Bartow on furlough, families visiting relatives, and several residents from Sand Run and nearby towns, are mentioned with updates on illness, visits, and letters from servicemen overseas.

Hemlock Grove Social And Personal Notes

Hemlock Grove notes recount sewing club meeting with Mrs. Emmett Hawk and various guests including the Bentz and Romine families. Social visits span Mr. and Mrs. Homer Rice in Middleport and trips to Columbus Parkersburg and Point Pleasant.

Hemlock Grove Sewing Club Emmett Hawk C.D. Bentz Malcom Darsel Bentz Bert Romine Gene Kenneth Romine Charles Romine H. E. Perry Homer Rice Middleport Edna Clark Columbus Ernest Cullums Terry Ziba Midkiff John Sargent Carol Louise Zeba Midkiff Parkersburg Grant Roberts Point Pleasant Eldon Clark

Carpenter School About To Close

In the state eighth year tests over 29 000 pupils. Harold Rife scored 134 and Garnet 132 placing both in the 85th percentile. Louise Perry and Betty Radekin were in the upper percentiles. Certificates of recognition will be presented. Class night May 14 at 8 00 c w t honors the seniors. Diplomas for seniors and merit certificates for underclassmen. Baccalaureate service held Sunday night with Rev W W Crabtree. A duet by Marie Cummings and Donna Kathryn Tewksbury. Mrs Paul Ross of Darewin accompanied solos by Carlton Ross Merlyn Ross Donald Ross Robert Pickett. Mrs Paul Harris of Columbus called for illness of her mother Mrs Rupe who died Monday night. Wilbur Ross returns from the Army in New Orleans. Gerald Collins visiting on furlough from U S Navy North African coast near Tunis. Relatives report illness of Mrs Eliga Graham. Mr and Mrs G C Gorby and Mr and Mrs W H Hampton were guests. C F Steward was in Albany. Mrs Martha Mace Irene Orrill, Mrs Emory Chase, Mrs Whittington and E W sent Chauncey Staneart and others were with relatives in Zaleski.

Carpenter Columbia Harold Rife Garnet Louise Perry Betty Radekin Lenoir High W. W. Crabtree Marie Cummings Donna Kathryn Tewksbury D. \. Cummings Paul Ross Darewin Carlton Ross Dvorak Merlyn Ross Goutier Donald Ross Clark Robert Pickett Darwin Ross Paul Harris Columbus Rupe Wilbur Amy New Orleans Gerald Collins Columbia High School U. S. Navy Navy Tunis Eliga Graham Carpenter Now of G. C. Gorby W. H. Hampton G. C. Swearingen C. F. Steward Albay Martha Mace Irene Orrilt Emory Chase Whittington E. W Chauncey Staneart Zaleski Ronald Whittington Patterson Field

Bradford Bible School Note and Visiting Friends

Sunday May 9 Rev Koch filled his appointment. Flowers given to Callie Black, oldest mother, and Mrs Guy Russell and Mrs Helen. Families and friends gathered as several couples hosted visits with Russell, Eskew, Andrews, Burt, Stivers, Barthrum and others.

Bradford Monkey Run John Eskew M. Can Guy Russell Ed Russell Margaret Andrews Key Run Lillian Burt Pa Stivers Willard Charles Buck Sy Leroy Barthrum Charleston Nancy Charles

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