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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1943
Page
1
Allied bombers returned after a mission against German munitions plants, dropping a heavy load on the Krupp works. The raid aimed to cripple war production and blunt German military capability.
United troops attack the main Attu defenses on Attu Island in a strong assault reported by the Navy. The raid follows allied bombings in the Rhine Ruhr area and strikes against Essen Jena and Pantelleria, signaling ongoing global offensives.
State Liquor Director Don Fisher announced a four week ration from June 1 to 26 allowing one quart or fifth or two pints per ration book over the period. A single purchase only and no multiple buys in the same four weeks apply.
The article reports threats of congressional restrictions on New Deal agencies as the Senate battles over 200 000 to fund the National Resources Planning Board led by Frederic A. Delano. A 143.6 million deficiency bill weighs a transfer ban on war emergency funds and other federal sources.
LONDON- Award of the Victoria Cross to Acting Wing Commander Guy P. Gibson, 25, leader of the raid on the Moehne and Eder Dams in Germany's Ruhr Valley the night of May 16, makes him the RAF's most decorated man of the war. Gibson previously earned a Double Distinguished Service Order and a Double Distinguished Flying Cross for missions totaling 74 operations carrying 370,000 pounds of bombs, including five trips over Berlin.
Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel ruled that Ohio residents living in trailer camps may register and vote if they have lived in the state for one year, in the county for 30 days, and in the precinct for 28 days before an election and are over 21.
A Navy Catalina crew spotted a Japanese torpedo wake near Attu on the second day of the assault. The torpedo origin was marked, destroyers drew off oil with depth charges, and at midnight the damaged submarine surfaced and was blasted to bits by a destroyer.
Washington officials ban buses trucks fire engines taxicabs and other commercial vehicles from Memorial Day and other parades as the Office of Defense Transportation issues a ruling.
Washington reports the War Food Administration will requisition idle farm machinery nationwide to boost food production. A windfall left by Japanese removed from west coast farms may receive first attention. County war boards will locate unused equipment and submit findings for state purchase. owners will be paid ceiling prices or fair appraisals and machines resold to farmers.
The National Safety Council reports a total traffic death toll of 38 300 since Pearl Harbor with 22 500 workers among the victims. It warns that wartime restrictions did not fully prevent accidents and urges a summer campaign beginning on Memorial Day to reduce traffic fatalities nationwide.
Cleveland report states a 41 year old William Santelmann and his 17 year old son died from poisoned dehydrated mushroom soup. The mother and 13 year old Agathe were hospitalized and recovering at St Vincent's Charity Hospital. The soup had been shipped to six states including Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania New York Wisconsin and Illinois according to Detective Lieutenant Martin P. Cooney.
Settlement of a labor dispute over the dismissal of one employee ended a three day work stoppage at Spicer Manufacturing Corp makers of axles and transmissions for Army vehicles. More than 4 000 Spicer employees would start returning to their jobs at 7 a m Saturday.
Secretary Morgenthau announced a reorganization separating public and bank offerings. The Treasury will concentrate on selling bonds to individuals and non banking sources, while bank offerings will be handled separately with the Federal Reserve as fiscal agent.
Informed quarters report Gen. Charles De Gaulle is expected to meet Gen. Henri Giraud in Algiers to begin discussions that could lead to a union of French forces opposing the Axis.
Governor John W Bricker appoints Don Power as secretary and Warner Pomerene of Coshocton to the board of trustees of Ohio State University.
The compromise pay-as-you-go plan will raise taxes for many beyond 1942 figures. It introduces a 20 percent wage check-off and splits 1942 tax leftovers into 1944 and 1945 payments, with June 15 as the next quarterly installment date.
The Mississippi River and flooded tributaries were receding at key points while farmers hope to resume wartime food production soon. Army Engineers warn land may stay tillable for another month as Cape Girardeau Missouri nears a record crest of 42.5 feet. southern dikes are expected to hold.
In Columbus the House approved a measure to sentence agents and operators of the numbers gambling racket after concurring with senate amendments. The roll showed 90 votes for and 13 against.
The Federal Works Agency reports about 50 percent of Ohio war workers expect tire wearouts by year end and 18 percent foresee failure before July 1. The study covers 78 establishments in nine other states, noting a broader potential crisis as synthetic rubber supplies lag and civilian demand stays high into 1944.
Eighth Air Force reports a Flying Fortress named FDR lost during the Kiel raid on May 14. The bomber, renamed for President Roosevelt, failed to return with ten aboard. Crews observed seven parachutes open as it went down.
Cincinnati police report a 13 year old junior high student, Robert Schmidt, died after falling from a bicycle and being struck by a heavily laden street railway bus.
President Roosevelt appointed James F Byrnes to head the new War Mobilization Board to unify and speed all federal efforts in production procurement distribution and transportation of war supplies. The board includes Stimson Knox Hopkins Nelson and Vinson with Byrnes acting as overall arbiter to resolve interagency disputes.
COLUMBUS. State Defense Director Ralph H. Stone announced a blackout is planned for the night of June 8 in Air Raid Warning District No. 9. He said county executive directors and commanders will meet June 1 at Chillicothe and June 2 at Zanesville to plan separate test blackouts in Districts Eight and Ten. Districts Eight includes Knox, Coshocton, Guernsey, Muskingum, Perry, Morgan, Noble, Monroe, Washington, Athens and Western Meigs counties. District Ten covers Fayette, Ross, Pike, Scioto, Vinton, Jackson, Lawrence, Gallia and Eastern Meigs. The exact blackout dates are to be determined.
President Roosevelt endorses the National War Fund in a letter stating all Americans and institutions are united to win the war. He praises generous devotion and sacrifice pledged to support victory for Allies and against enemies.
Washington reports the pressing problem of funding the U S role in European and Pacific offensives. A general revenue bill may ask for 16 billion dollars more than current tax revenue with debate over a sales tax as a last resort.
Akron four major rubber firms resumed full shifts after a five day strike by more than 51 000 CIO unionists. Goodyear and others warned it would take days to return to war production pace. Losses were estimated at 18 million dollars. The President threatened government intervention if the stoppage continued past noon. Industries produced key war materials like self sealing tanks de-icers guns gas masks life rafts and combat tires.
In Columbus the Senate proposal to exempt share-the-ride motorists from passenger safety responsibility was nearly killed by a 3 vote committee refusal to re recommend passage. Federal agencies backed the bill to aid war worker transport. opponents warned it would remove legal protection for injured passengers.
The United States Naval Academy will graduate 760 midshipmen on June 9 in an accelerated program. Among the Ohio graduates is Leslie Elmo White of Stewart Route, part of the class of 1944.
War rants were scheduled today for 14 persons and firms charged with violating blackout provisions. cases will be heard next Wednesday night before Mayor Lee Woods.
A group of female workers at Timken Roller Bearing Co ammunition plant halted work for several hours to press demands for a 5 percent hourly wage increase, criticizing the War Labor Board for delaying action.
Seven year old Charles Blunk son of Mr and Mrs Leo Blunk died in Findlay when his bicycle collided with a truck.
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