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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1940
Page
1
President Ismet Inonu announced Turkey will not enter the Balkan war now and that Turko Russian relations have taken a friendly turn. Italian agency Stefani reported a 35 mile Fascist advance into Ioannina sector northwest Greece with 79 Greek villages captured.
In Rome Virginio Gayda accuses President Roosevelt of starting an ideological conflict pushing toward belligerency between the United States and the Axis. In Ankara Ismet Inonu says Turkey and Britain study the Balkans and notes improved ties with the Soviet Union while Turkey resists axis moves.
Wilbert Widdie 24 and Robert Tapscott 19 reached Nassau after 70 days afloat in an open boat. They were believed the sole survivors of the freighter Anglo Saxon torpedoed by Nazi raiders on August 21.
The body of an unidentified woman about 50 was recovered from the Ohio River at Dam No 13. A key found in her pocket was the sole clue to her identity. The body was found yesterday.
Three year old Patricia Ann Simmons died in Columbus after her dress caught fire while she played with a match. Authorities report the incident occurred last night and the child suffered fatal burns from the blaze.
The War Department announced changes to peacetime physical standards for regular army and National Guard entry to align with selective service rules. Minimum height dropped to five feet with broader classifications 1-A 1-B and 4. Visual, hearing, dental, gland, heart, tuberculosis and mental health conditions remain disqualifying factors.
Plans announced by Adjutant General Gilson D Light call for an Ohio State Guard of 3000 men for home defense. The unit would include seven battalions with medical and supply services, about 250 officers, and three year enlistments with no pay. Ages 18 to 45 eligible.
Akron attorney Charles D. Evans says the Akron Board of Education is under no obligation to rent school buildings to Communists or similar organizations provided they are not recognized as political parties in Ohio.
Dr Will Durant told about 3000 teachers and school administrators at the Southeastern Ohio Education Association session in Memorial Auditorium that the U S is beset by dire political economic and social problems. He proposed a reform program including soil preservation CCC expansion and nationalization ideas to restore democracy.
Two Ohio CIO leaders urged members to back opposing presidential candidates. Edward T. Cheyfitz urged support for Wendell Willkie, while Ted F. Silvey defended Roosevelt re-election as a means to strengthen the union.
Government researchers see mixed conditions for Ohio dairy farmers with favorable trends likely offsetting threats to income. They cite rising production in other regions as a risk to dairy farm income in Great Lakes states like Ohio.
A passenger train struck an automobile southwest of Carey yesterday killing Juanita Fletcher 18 of Lovell Ohio. Authorities reported the accident and are investigating the scene for details while confirming the victim's identity and age.
Nelsonville speech by Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins highlights unemployment as the nation's top campaign issue. He cites 9,000,000 jobless, a $50 billion national debt, and $25 million daily accumulation. He accuses defense-plant barriers linked to a Russian-born cabinet member and miners in the district.
Chicago reports October hog receipts up 52 percent from September the heaviest since 1934. Despite higher arrivals average daily cost fell about 80 cents from September and top prices stood around 1.20. Traders regard price maintenance as a solid result given the surge in supply.
About 4 000 residents and visitors celebrated the first joint civic Halloween festival by the Athens Kiwanis Club and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The event ran from 6 30 to near midnight with a parade, university band, court street festivities, ice cream bars from the courthouse steps, contests at the athletic field, and prizes for street costumes awarded to local youths and adults.
Mrs. Elizabeth Howard Knode of Chauncey died this morning after a week of serious illness. Her brother Dr. John Howard of Amesville died three weeks ago. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Jagerineral Home in Athens with Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox officiating. Burial will follow in W. Union St. Cemetery. friends may call after Saturday noon.
A 1000 mile short wave radio network linking Pittsburgh to Paducah Kentucky has begun operation. It will help army engineers monitor Ohio Monongahela and Allegheny River conditions and speed normal communications across the district.
Ronald Benedict aged 7 was fatally struck by a truck while crossing a street on Halloween night in Cincinnati. Police said the accident occurred as the child attempted to cross the roadway.
Air Chief Maj. Gen. George H. Brett is shown in Washington after his recent appointment as Chief of the Army Air Corps to succeed Maj. Gen. Henry H. Arnold. Arnold moves to the newly created Deputy Chief of War Department General Staff.
Joe Louis, the world heavyweight champion, faced boos at a Republican rally in Harlem but dismissed hecklers saying he wins anyway. He urged support for Wendell L. Willkie as about 3,500 to 4,000 Black New Yorkers packed a ballroom and another 3,000 to 4,000 waited outside.
Radio listings show Democratic and Republican speakers tonight across WJZ NBC WEAF MBS and other networks. speakers include Sin clair Lewis Bruce Barton Wendell Willkie Ickes Roosevelt Hull Hoover Woollcott and Irvin S Cobb from multiple cities.
In the 1940 campaign Roosevelt and Willkie clash over foreign policy with finish-drive speeches in New York Ohio New Jersey and Madison Square Garden Willkie cites orders to manufacturers as evidence of neglect while Roosevelt hits the New Deal record and plans a trio of speeches in key states as the race tightens.
President Roosevelt indicated at a press conference that Congress may back a new military aircraft production program. He said the plan aims to raise U S plane output to 50 000 by expanding capacity.
A speaker describes holding back strong criticisms of Mr Roosevelt's foreign policy during the third term campaign. He notes his stance was labeled political sterility and me-too by the rival, and explains his unwillingness to push further on the issue.
Stephen Early, White House secretary, issued an apology to James Sloan, a New York police lieutenant, for a confrontation at Pennsylvania Station Monday night. Early said he did not attack the officer and that the incident was regrettable. Sloan claimed a abdominal injury from a knee shove during the jostling with White House officials and reporters trying to board the presidential train.
Ohio Valley and Tennessee forecast moderate temperatures with fair weather through Tuesday and showers starting Tuesday night. Rain in the upper Ohio Valley Friday night should end by Saturday morning.
Ohio voters receive guidance from Athens County elections clerk O K Parrett on how to cast valid votes on split party tickets. The piece explains the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets, the correct use of circles and boxes, and three valid methods to vote the party column ballot for state and local offices.
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