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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1941

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Bomb Laden Canadian Plane Lands in New England Hay Field

A twin motor Canadian bombing plane with loaded bomb racks landed in a New Hampshire hay field near Greenland Portsmouth Navy Yard worker Raymond Cash said two large bombs remained in the left racks while the right racks were empty. All four crew members escaped injury despite the damaged plane and twisted propellers.

Greenland N. H Atlantic Raymond J. Cash Portsmouth Navy Yard Associated Press Cash

Railroad Cars Plentiful Says Railroads

Washington reports a rail road estimate of more than 24000 tank cars available to move petroleum products to the East. J J Pelley president of the Association of American Railroads told a Senate committee that 800 to 900 cars would be required to haul 200000 barrels of oil daily and that loading them posed no problem.

Senate Atlantic Seaboard J. J. Pelley Association of American Railroads Ickes Pelley

Social climbers decried by Margaret Applegarth in Columbus

Miss Margaret Applegarth of New York told the National Council of church Women that social climbing is one of the ghastliest things American women do. She and other members urged broader circles beyond exclusive groups. The council re-elected Miss Mary C. Smith of Minneapolis as president. Mrs. John W. Bricker greeted delegates at a tea at the executive mansion.

Columbus Margaret Applegarth New York National Council of Church Women Applegarth Baptist National Board of Missions Mary C. Smith Minneapolis John W. Bricker Ohio

Ohio Defense Caravan Sees 2 Million Dollar Orders

Ohio defense production caravan tour across Columbus Mansfield Toledo Zanesville Canton Youngstown Cleveland and Erie Pa reports orders totaling 2 006 000. OPM Deputy coordinator Herman Lind says 37 contractors joined and all reported worthwhile results.

Cleveland Columbus Mansfield Toledo Zanesville Canton Youngstown Erie Hermann Lind OPM

Coal Key Opinion Cast On St Lawrence Power

Washington reports National Coal Association says St Lawrence hydroelectric project lacks national defense value. Bituminous coal producers argue power from steam plants is cheaper and safer, diminishing hydroelectric benefit. John D. Battle cited as executive secretary.

Washington John D. Battle National Coal Association St. Lawrence

Storm Forces Army Planes to Land at Private Airport

A squadron of six Army pursuit planes, Q 39, was forced off its course by a storm and landed at a private airport in Zanesville yesterday afternoon.

Zanesville Army

Compensation Law Praised By Governor

Governor Bricker lauded Ohio unemployment compensation amendments as they take effect. He noted weekly maximums rise to 16 dollars and benefits extend to 18 weeks, with the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation reporting nearly 52 million dollars paid and 9.5 million claims since 1939. Employers will save about 30 million annually under the new scale, and about 262.6 million has been collected so far.

Columbus Ohio John W. Bricker Bureau of Unemployment Compensation BUC Bricker

Penn Super Highway Proves Big Money Maker

Harrisburg Pennsylvanias 70 million dollar super highway between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh earned nearly 3 million in its first year. Administrative commission says it has a strong safety record and compares favorably with other U.S. highways. In the first year about five million motorists used the 164 mile toll road and 2 550 000 vehicles traveled 300 000 000 miles.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Pittsburgh

War News From Moscow And Berlin Outlook Through Winter

The Moscow accord to supply virtually all of Russia’s needs signals major war impact. If Russia stays on its feet through winter the Soviet Union can rebound in spring, possibly swinging the balance to the Allies. Hitler’s line shows Europe’s blockade has left Germany reliant on own resources, driving a push into the Ukraine for fresh oil and supplies.

Moscow United States Britain Russia Berlin Molotov Soviet Union Germany Hitler Europe Ukraine

Senators Hint at Expanding Neutrality Act Revision

Senator Hill says a broader amendment to remove ship movement prohibitions could win Senate support if Roosevelt limit his call to arming merchant ships. Senator Bridges echoes willingness to consider beyond Roosevelt's expected recommendation on the Neutrality Act. The two often differ on domestic policy.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Hill D.ala Bridges R.N. H

Bar Association Considers Repeal of Neutrality Act

The American Bar Association debates a resolution urging President Roosevelt be free from Neutrality Act restrictions and to use national rights under treaties and international law. Critics doubt House support for ship-provision repeal while Senate talks shift to broader acts tied to a lease program.

Indianapolis Full Resolutions Committee The American Bar Association Roosevelt James W. Ryan New York Association Bridges Senate Tfe House Chamber Congress

WPA Workers Quit At Logan Over Split Shift System

Two hundred WPA workers walked off the job in protest of a split shift, halting two projects. A delegation had visited WPA headquarters in Columbus two weeks earlier. Local officials cited lack of jurisdiction and a promised protest letter. A committee then traveled to Zanesville to meet WPA District 3 manager Fred Roose.

Logan WPA Columbus Zanesville Fred Roose

Morrill Named President of University of Wyoming

Dr J Lewis Morrill former vice president of Ohio State University since 1932 accepts appointment as president of the University of Wyoming at Laramie. He was elected for three and a half years by the Wyoming Board of Trustees at an annual salary of 8000 dollars and will assume Jan 1 succeeding Dr A G Crane whose contract ended last March after 18 years of service.

Columbus J. Lewis Morrill Ohio State University University of Wyoming At Laramie Morrill Wyoming Board of Trustees A. G. Crane

Drivers Asked To Aid In Troop Movements

Columbus report states Ohio Highway Patrol official Lynn Black urged motorists to aid troop movements by stopping to allow troops trucks tanks or guns to pass and by not attempting to pass convoys or break through red lights on hills or curves.

Columbus Lynn Black Ohio Highway Patrol

Kilmer Widow Aline Kilmer Dies at 53 in War

Stillwater New Jersey reports the death of Aline Kilmer 53 widow of Joyce Kilmer the noted American poet. She passed away today in Stillwater New Jersey.

Stillwater N. J Aline Kilmer Joyce Kilmer

New Chief Named in Athens Police Role

Joseph B. Grogan, previously head of the Athens Substation State Highway Patrol, is named Athens police chief by Mayor Cliff Cornell and Service Safety Director Bart Davidson after achieving the top civil service exam score among seven applicants. The commission called his paper one of the most outstanding in local civil service history.

Joseph B. Grogan Athens State Highway Patrol Cliff Cornell Bart Davidson Grogan Civil Service Commission

Liquor Sales Show Ohioans Like Whiskey

Ohio State Liquor Department reports 1940 revenue at 17,266,217 with whiskey supplying over 89 percent of spirit sales. Gins, brandy, rum, and cordials contributed smaller shares. only 5.7 percent of whiskey was imported. Total 1940 beer and liquor revenue reached 33,320,682, with portions allocated to permits taxes and other fees returned to subdivisions.

State Liquor Department John W. Bricker Jacob Taylor Ohio

Injuries Cause Death of Treasury Watchdog

Columbus report says Arnett Harbage 69 of West Jefferson died after a farming accident. He was injured when a wheat drill overturned on his farm three days after Ohio Supreme Court reviewed his suit to enjoin mileage payments to state legislators.

Columbus Ohio The Treasury Arnett Harbage West Jefferson White Cross Hospital Ohio Supreme Court

Hubbard Suffers Pelvis Fracture in Slate Fall

Nelsonville resident M. R. Curly Hubbard an employee at Kimberly Mine fractured his pelvis in a slate fall at the mine on Wednesday. He is to be taken to Cherrington Hospital Friday for casting and return home afterward. Hubbard serves as secretary of the Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association.

Nelsonville M. R Curly) Hubbard Fourth St Kimberly Mine Cherrington Hospital Curly The

Pittsburgh Hotels Strike Disrupts 3500 Guests

Workers in Pittsburgh's eight principal hotels walked out at midnight, wounding operations as 2,400 service employees joined the strike. Managers and white collar staff picked up menial duties to care for about 3,500 guests.

Pittsburgh

Labor unrest grips plants across Cleveland and Alabama

The Independent Aluminum Workers Organization halted Monarch Aluminum Manufacturing in Cleveland for a wage strike aims at ten cent hourly bumps and ten percent piece-work raises. In Mobile 2500 shipyard workers walked off at Alabama Dry Dock protesting wage and contract violations. CIO threatens widespread Alabama walkouts if state guards are used. Chrysler plans to reopen Plymouth Division after Briggs Body Plant dispute ends with 15 strike leaders discharged.

Cleveland Independent Aluminum Workers Organization, Inc Monarch Aluminum Manufacturing Co Henry T. Cowles AFL Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company Martin CIO Birmingham Alabama Frank M. Dixon Mobile Briggs Body Detroit Chrysler Corporation Plymouth Briggs CIO Auto Workers Union

Ex-Governor and Wife Attacked in Home Ambush

Former Georgia governor E. D. Rivers and his wife were struck by a pistol blow at their Lakeland home in a suspected kidnap attempt. The assailant fled to a roadside camp near Valdosta where police say he killed himself with a pistol shot. Neighbors led officers to the camp. the man was identified by a 1932 Pennsylvania driver’s license bearing Horace Waters Bible from Pittsburgh.

Lakeland E. D. Rivers Valdosta J. L. Murphy Murphy Pennsylvania Horace Waters Pittsburgh, Pa

New Smyrna Death of Royal Baking official at 74

Frank Dick Bristley a native of Hamilton Ohio rose from grocery clerk to vice president of the Royal Baking Powder Co died in New Smyrna Florida after an operation.

New Smyrna, Fla Frank Dick Bristley Hamilton Royal Baking Powder Co

Global WWII turmoil reported across Europe and Balkans

A wide array of reports describe Greek attempts at revolt in occupied Macedonia, mass executions in Bohemia Moravia and Hungary, and German plans to shift heavy industry. British and Soviet dispatches note continued fighting around Leningrad and Crimea with heavy casualty figures and reprisals.

Macedonia Hungary Belgium Czechoslovakia Swiss Telegraphic Agency Budapest London Bohemia-Moravia Germany Hamburg, Bremen Ruhr Valley Berlin Alois Elias Bohemia- Moravia Norway Balkans Mussolini Yugoslavia Il Duce Italy Alessandro Pavolini Italo Black Sea Crimea Dnieper Russia Red Ukraine Leningrad

Soviet Supply Agreement Reached at Moscow Conference

The Moscow war needs conference announced a swift three day agreement with the United States and Great Britain to fill virtually every Soviet supply request in exchange for Russian raw materials. Molotov said unanimity was reached and allied delegates will stay in Moscow to handle execution details.

Moscow United States Great Britain Tri-power U.S.S.R Germany Vyacheslav Molotov Molotov

Two Nazi Pilots Shot Despite Croatia Decree

Zagreb reports two German aviators were shot in a dark street Tuesday night. Croatian authorities cited a decree promising ten Communists executed for each such attack in the future. It remains unclear whether the Germans were killed or wounded.

Zagreb Croatia

Federal Holdings of Agricultural Products Reach Record High

Government owns large stocks of wheat and corn and smaller amounts of rye barley butter eggs and cheese. Brookings Institution urged releasing part of these holdings to ease price inflation. Aug 31 totals show 173.6 million bushels wheat and 173.5 million corn plus loans and dairy stock across butter eggs cheese and related products.

Chicago Brookings Institution Washington Dairy ‘Products Marketing Administration

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