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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1944
Page
13
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Leo Kabateck and Mickey share a tense, intimate moment as fear of a criminal past and a looming confession hang over them. Leo weighs turning Boggio in against exposing himself, while Mickey urges a clear, honest start even at risk to Don and their fragile future.
The Clearfork Project envisions a dam west of Logan creating a 400 acre water body along the Logan to Hocking area. Advocates say the lake would boost tourism and recreation, drawing on the Hocking forest parks traffic and nearby Lake Hope area as proof of demand. Local leaders credit Don Waters and the Division of Conservation with funding steps and the optioned land, awaiting the finance board’s release of funds to finalize site purchase.
Analysis from Washington newsmen explains cigarette supply woes as a mix of stockpiling by consumers and retailers, labor shortages, and 1940s tobacco acreage limits. The chief factor cited is hoarding driven by fear of future shortages, with consumption rising 14.5 percent yearly while civilian supply dipped.
A flooded transcript recalls discussions of appointing Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s cabinet and the approach to wartime staffing. It notes Simon and others shaping policy while steering through contrasts over veterans’ pensions and the State Department’s postwar role.
Peter Edson examines the Old Age Insurance trust fund deficit, noting a shortfall of about 3.4 billion plus interest from 1937 onward. He discusses actuarial requirements, premium rates, and proposed freezes versus increases, highlighting opposition from the Social Security Board and Treasury. He cites wartime attitudes and broader calls for national unity.
Readers criticize the League covenant and its opponents. The letters reference Senator Waterson, Dr. James Wallace, Herbert Hoover, Elihu Root, Theodore Roosevelt, Charles Evans Hughes, and Taft. They argue the Covenant was not unconstitutional, discuss Electoral College, and urge swift peaceful action to deter future aggressors.
Earl C. Cooper of Athens argues Sgt. Warren D. Reeves misuses suggestion in his Forum letters. Cooper urges public details, defends racial integration, cites the Tenth Cavalry’s WWII deeds, and warns letters breed hate, harming world peace.
The Messenger notes rapid developments since November 7 as Petrillo secures a victory described as a war win for apalten on monograph records. It mentions President Roosevelt asking for a call to ends of a strike, which Petrillo did not comply with, leaving questions about Roosevelt's response and subsequent actions.
War Today by Dewitt Mackenzie notes Reds may delay a major push into Germany to clear Baltic, East Prussia, and Balkan fronts. Mud, rains, and frozen rivers expected by mid-December will stress logistics as Moscow readies fresh attacks against strong German lines along the Vistula.
Girl Scout unit will meet at Kay Swart’s home at 80 Front Street for an evening session at seven o clock. The meeting aims to organize activities and discuss upcoming events with local troop members and parents in Glouster.
A sun rise party for Rev G B Court ey at the Church of Christ Swauncey drew three hundred attendees. Nelsonville saw the Y M C A building repurposed as a new factory with payroll projections of about $3000 monthly as a relief project. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn was sworn in by Judge Harley M Waitcraft for Hocking County. William Henry Harrison acted as a banquet guest at Hotel Martin Pomeroy with Ohio State figures and cartoonist Billy Ireland in attendance. Also noted were wartime job exoduses, nursing district elections, and social gatherings including Athens Classical Music Club members’ dinner at the Windsor.
Racine High School junior class will stage the mystery farce Hobgoblin House in three acts on an evening in November at 8 o clock. Cast includes Lillian Simpson Betty Salsers Jane Wolfe Jack Sharpwick Bill Hayman David Sayre Trazer Stobart Bill Spencer Aud rey Hayman Berton Beegle Jit Gitele and Faye Fisher. Director is Carl Breere English teacher Miss Pickens Home Economics teacher. Mr Nolan agriculture teacher assist in set construction.
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