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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1944
Page
1
Moscow dispatches say the Red Army pierced the German line east of Budapest and drives armored units through a 12 mile breach toward the Hungarian capital. The battle for invasion routes to Austria looms as Marshal Malinovsky’s forces pound German positions and force withdrawals from over 50 towns and villages.
Moscow Radio via Geneva reports an assassination attempt on Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel during a Hungarian front visit. The broadcast notes German withdrawal along a 100 mile front toward Budapest and German forces retreating to defend the capital as Soviet tanks and infantry tighten siege lines.
A garbled report estimates Ohio may receive about 20 million dollars from a federal post road program. Officials suggest state funds totaling 4.849 million for farms and 5.819 million for highways, with a proposed 500 million appropriation to be released at 500 thousand dollars monthly for three years.
Dayton Ohio telephone operators of the Ohio Federation face a walkout after a six hour session where 180 members voted unanimously to protest the hiring of town operators at salary expense accounts in the Dayton office. The move aims to pressure the company and force salary policy changes.
The article reports 103,000 popular brand cigarettes valued at $5750 were stolen from a high house by thieves. A probe is noted as part of a political mail issue, while the House committee on campaign expenditures met to review the use of free mail privileges for possible improper purposes.
Maj. Gen. Wedemeyer, new China theater chief, says Japan aims for final decisive battles on the Asiatic mainland and has built a formidable force in South China. He expects the war to last about a year after Germany falls and urges Allied aid and resources to cripple Japan. He notes Stilwell’s removal not discussed and stresses air and supply support to Chiang Kai-Shek.
RL XI subdivides the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to form the Ecclesiastical Province of Ohio with Cincinnati as Metropolis See. The Holy Name Cathedral at Steubenville designated as cathedral of the new diocese. Dioceses of Steubenville and Columbus inherit counties from Cincinnati archdiocese, including Jefferson, Harrison, Meigs, Athens, and Lima areas, with specific counties listed for each See.
Perry County election recount requested by two defeated Democratic candidates after votes for commissioner and recorder were challenged. Funeral services for 65 year old Lloyd will be at the Swengel funeral home and lawn Cemetery near Nelsonville. Officials contest results claim improper counting in Green counties 65 precincts.
Allied forces report rapid American gains in the Philippines with the 24th Division severing routes on Leyte and trapping Japanese troops near Ormoc. Meanwhile, U.S. Sixth Army tightened a trap against Nipponese forces as Mapia Islands fell to a small amphibious force 150 miles north of Western New Guinea.
German leaders push a "peace by Christmas" drive for foreign audiences while urging continued fighting at home. Hitler and Himmler are seen behind the scenes as Lisbon negotiations loom. In Holland and along the Maas front, Allied forces push on toward German positions, with heavy bombardments and village occupations reported near Roermond and Metz.
Representatives of about 400000 Indians met in Denver to organize a national body. The report notes government subsidies to cotton exports and a broader push to protect US farm market share, with commentary on international trade and domestic voting rights and service participation among Indians.
In Tupper Lake New York a hunter Leonard Palmetier 34 of Allen fired at a bottle placed on the head of Fred Santiman 50 of Gouverneur Gouverneur NY and missed the shot Santiman died last night from a head wound received at 430 PM yesterday state police said Sgt C F Reed reported the death.
Chairman Overton of the manufacturers committee says he may launch an inquiry if the cigaret shortage worsens. He aims to insure a steady supply for overseas servicemen and notes the issue affects average citizens.
Washington notes Food Administrator Marvin Jones called on farmers to push for another year of all-out production. He assumes the war in Europe continues into next summer or fall with heavy military and lend-lease demand, setting production goals aligned to that period.
Los Angeles police said a 41 year old waiter confessed to mutilation slaying of two nude women in separate downtown incidents. The suspect, Otto Steve Wilson, a Navy veteran medically discharged, was handcuffed after investigators released his description.
In Paterson New Jersey Wright Aeronautical Corp workers return to their posts after a three day walkout by 1,900 supervisors. The strike halted B 29 engine production at five area plants until the War Labor Board pledged speedy consideration of grievances, ending the idle period.
Ohio physicians plan to organize a medical expense insurance company under the Ohio State Medical Association to cover surgery, birth, and prolonged illness. The association will sponsor the venture, with governance by medical professionals who are incorporators and stockholders. Talks will begin with Blue Cross officials to coordinate coverage and hospital services for low and middle income families. Subscribers could choose doctors, and higher fees could be covered by the policyholder.
London report says a French family hosted two American soldiers who shared wine with them for about half an hour before Nazi troops appeared through a window, revealing a tense encounter as German soldiers formed outside.
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