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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1941
Page
4
A fragment from The Athens Messenger shows Raymond Clapper's column. It references general remarks on news content and a captioned note about the paper's approach. The item reads as a partial scan with unclear portions, indicating a reader’s glimpse into editorial commentary.
The report warns that Vichy’s surrender gives Hitler a free hand in Africa and control of the French fleet. It highlights risks along Dakar Casablanca and potential bases in Portu guese Azores Canaries and Cape Verde. US policy likely to resist Axis expansion and avoid direct aggression, possibly signaling war if Atlantic encroachment occurs.
George Creel argues for full public information on defense progress while banning enemy news via cables and radio. He recalls World War I censorship debates, warns that secrecy breeds rumors, fear, and diminished morale, and urges transparent reporting to keep citizens informed and confident.
A Nashua New Hampshire court sentenced three children to the reformatory for school delinquency over refusing to salute the flag. The state supreme court reversed, suggesting local authorities seek solutions within mercy. Elinore M. Herrick and Albert W. Hawkes add brief commentary on strikes and class attitudes.
Peter Edson surveys the U S scene as hearings begin on the 1942 WPA appropriation. Critics seek deep cuts or abolition amid rising defense work and a 520000 WPA roll split between defense and nondefense projects. Projections show possible monthly jobs falling from 1.7 million to around 1.2 million.
The Public Forum discusses cooperative marketing for poultry and egg producers in the region. Speakers cite British Columbia successes and suggest adaptable plans for the area to boost prices, efficiency, and local enterprise. A Vancouver market system with egg samples and date stamps is described as a model, noting promise for Nelsonville and the Southeast Ohio area.
Perry County officials discuss relief for idle miners as coal sectors face potential shutdowns and job losses. County welfare finances shift to cover hospital bills while inheritance closures include bequests to St Josephs and new education funds.
Paula hides from Tony while navigating campus romance and politics. Chris presses for a date as Paula contemplates Big Barney Sherwood and a Greek League plot. A letter from Chris reveals his father’s publishing job offer, testing Paula and Chris’s bond.
Harrisonville social notes report residents hosting relatives from Pleasant Hill Indiana and others, weekend visits with Homer Welsh family and Arbuckle W Va. residents, and multiple ill or hospitalized individuals. The piece lists residents visiting Washington DC and East points, plus CCC camp member Charles Ray Alkire at home.
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