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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1943
Page
1
Floodwaters from breached dams in the Ruhr and Weser regions paralyzed Germany's transport system. Associated Press reports that towns were engulfed and hundreds evacuated or homeless as the disaster worsened with mounting casualties.
Allied forces claim the Japanese retreating from Attu while flood risks rise from Ruhr dam damage. RAF raids, aerial mining and bombardments affect Germany and Italy fronts as Soviet, North African, and Mediterranean actions unfold across Europe and Asia.
Prime Minister Churchill told Congress Britain would wage war in the Pacific alongside the United States with blood and breath, detailing past losses in Singapore and the Philippines and stressing joint effort and logistics in defeating Japan. He noted Allied cooperation since 1942 and urged fraternal association for a rigorous war and future peace.
A Tokyo issued声明 Justifies attacks on hospital ships amid Allied protests over the Australian ship Centaur. Nine earlier assaults are cited as evidence. Governor John W. Brickley announces commencement of honoring a Doctor of Humane letters.
Washington AP reports a July 1 deadline for a pay as you go tax bill. The House rejected the Senate Ruml plan 202 to 194 amid veto threats by President Roosevelt. The conference committee considers abating about 75 percent of 1942 taxes and a 20 percent withholding on wages.
In Columbus the Ohio Legislature shifts its meeting hour to 1 30 p m Eastern War Time while clocks keep slow time. The move aims to resolve time confusion caused by two time standards. Dayton plans to switch to fast time next Sunday as the capital city resumes the fast time.
Fernand Grenier, ex deputy and Fighting French member, says a newly formed French Council of Resistance represents about 90 percent of able bodied men and women in France. Wives and daughters block deportations by lying on railway tracks to hinder German labor transfers.
Ohio Senate judiciary committee recommended passage of a bill to prison agents and operators of the Numbers or Policy gambling racket. The measure, approved by the house, includes amendments to protect bingo for charity or religion and to exempt numbers players.
Green Springs village councilmen protest a proposal to import American-born Japanese for farm work in Seneca and Sandusky Counties. They suggested the FBI-approved Japanese might be quartered, signaling local opposition to the plan.
Toledo experienced its first total blackout declared nearly perfect by air raid wardens reporting only eight violations during the surprise test last night.
The House passed a 134 million minor deficiency appropriation with amendments. It bars use of emergency funds for the Farm Security Administration or the National Resources Planning Board and blocks salaries for Dr Goodwin Watson William E Dodd Jr and Robert Morse Lovett due to alleged subversive affiliations.
Chicago report quotes Col. T. C. Gerber, field director of the ammunition plants, telling Midwest editors that there will be no shortage of ammunition for American troops. He said both sides pursue munitions with aim to supply troops with high destructive quality.
New Delhi reports RAF bombers and fighters attacked enemy supply concentrations warehouses water and motor transport across Burma yesterday with out loss. strategic strikes aimed to disrupt logistics and weaken enemy support lines.
Washington report to Congress lauds U S casualties treatment noting 97 percent survivals from Pearl Harbor. It states never before has the fighting man had access to medical care and equipment the United States now provides defenders.
Allied reports say Japan increased air attacks on Wau in Huon Gulf. Since Saturday 102 planes bombed Wau and nearby Bobdubi to ease Allied ground pressure as Mubo and Salamaua figures remain contested.
James D. Shouse announced the dismissal of Carroll D. Alcott a longtime Shanghai newspaperman and radio commentator after an oral and physical clash with colleague Gregor Ziemer at WLW Alcott claimed the altercation followed his satirical crack about Ziemer and the Encyclopedia Britannica and a later request for clarification as blows were exchanged
CHICAGO To meet the needs of the Army and Navy 11 000 of the nation's physicians must be recruited this year. Dr James E Paullin president elect of the American Medical Association said last night that although recruiting was slow the quota must be filled.
Flooding across Indiana Missouri Illinois Arkansas Oklahoma Ohio forces evacuations and leaves at least seven dead. Wabash White Mississenewa and other rivers overflowed. Army engineers predict major flood. towns like St Charles West Terre Haute Joplin face dire conditions amid widespread damage and displacement.
Washington The Office of Price Administration announced plans for grade labeling of canned fruits and vegetables have been abandoned after internal controversy. The move allows consumers to continue buying canned goods under familiar labels.
Washington reports America's new 2,000 horsepower liquid cooled Allison engine will power some Army bombers marking a first use of liquid cooled units in large Army aircraft. The move follows current use of such engines in smaller, lower horsepower planes.
Italian military writers warned of invasion difficulties while Berlin broadcasts cited Italian press figures noting Mediterranean shipping vulnerability. Pro fascist voices also aired peace leaflets and dismissed Allied chances to conquer Italy without invasion or breaking morale.
In Hot Springs Virginia the United Nations food conference opens with a message from President Roosevelt urging world freedom from want and minimum nutrition for all. Judge Marvin Jones, elected permanent chairman of 45 delegations, calls for global economic and political cooperation to make the next century the peoples century.
The British announce new lend lease escort carrier HMS Battler is at sea guarding mid Atlantic convoys. The 492 foot all welded vessel is designed to shepherd ships through U boat lanes with a crew of 70 officers and 450 men. One air squadron on board has already claimed 23 Nazi planes.
The National Association of Retail Grocers representing about 360000 storekeepers appealed to President Roosevelt for relief from new price ceilings set by the Office of Price Administration. The group said grocers are shocked and stunned by advertised maximum prices on canned foods and face a grave crisis.
Washington reports a stockpile reduction from 700000 to 225000 units. The remaining refrigerators will be allocated to the Army, Navy, National Housing Agency, Board of Economic Warfare, Lend Lease, Maritime Commission, and civilian use.
A truck carrying 40 cases of whiskey stolen from a state liquor store in Akron crashed in Bedford municipality and was abandoned after the theft. Local authorities continue to investigate the incident and recover the cargo.
Selective Service has approved 346 manpower replacement schedules filed by employers in Ohio. Col C W Goble says the plans aim to orderly withdraw workers for military service and may affect about 300 000 employees including some out of state residents. Schedules show training periods needed to replace men drafted.
The Chinese Central News Agency reports that many defenseless Chinese soldiers aboard boats flying the Red Cross were brutally slaughtered by Japanese forces on Lake Tungting in Northern Hunan Province.
Moscow dispatch quotes Bern saying German authorities refused Italian General Staff chief Vittorio Ambrosio permission for Italian military experts to inspect the Atlantic Wall defensive line.
A blaze yesterday at the Hilton-Davis Chemical Co in Cincinnati burned about 20000 gallons of war chemicals. Fire crews battled the flames as hazardous materials units secured the area and investigated the cause.
The soft coal dispute rests with a three man WLB panel to issue a fact finding report this week, followed by a full labor board decision by May 31. The issue is whether John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers will accept the ruling, with Interior Secretary Ickes insisting any contract must have board approval.
The judges pension bill to create a retirement system with a maximum 3600 dollar annual pension was passed by both houses and eyed for Bricker's signature. The Ohio House, reversing itself, tabled the measure 67 to 51, killing it.
Columbus story reports attorney Clarence A. Graham named operating receiver for property of L. C. Wallick and the Deshler-Wallick Hotel Co. by Federal Judge Mell G. Underwood after Wallick sought a bankruptcy arrangement with unsecured creditors.
Marion mourns the death of Richard A. Garvin former principal of Marion Junior High and Bucyrus High Schools He died at 71 after a 46 year teaching career leaving a legacy in Ohio education.
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