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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
4
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The piece argues pressure groups and lobbyists threaten Congress by pressing for special privileges over national interests. It asserts most citizens share susceptibility to lobbying, that fair play is eroded, and that lawmakers lose courage and independence under sustained lobbying pressure.
Newspapers across the nation publicize the scrap metal drive and urge continued public contribution. Dr. George Gallup notes high readership, while local committees vary in effectiveness and call for donor guidance to deliver metals to collection points.
The piece argues voluntary meatless days could grow in usefulness as red meat disappears from weekly menus while eggs cheese fish and poultry fill the gap. It warns Washington missteps may force rationing and outlines potential swings in cattle and hog herds. It cites New York already adopting meatless days and notes regional dairy and poultry strength in Ohio.
A wry quote notes middle age as a time when a man prefers enduring work to seeking pleasure, suggesting resilience and preference for steadier routines over reckless fun.
Raymond Clapper notes House moves to lower draft age and pursue effective manpower policy while Tolan and Truman committees criticize administration efforts. Rep Dirksen proposes streamlined machinery and joint war legislation panel. Senate stalls with patronage hunt on Manpower Commission.
House select committee headed by John H. Tolan proposes a supreme Office of War Mobilization directing three branches: War Supply, War Manpower, and Economic Stabilization. The plan folds War Production, Selective Service, and labor programs under one central leadership to run war effort logistics and deferments. The article argues this would end reorganizations and streamline victory efforts.
The Public Forum invites current event comments in this column. Letters must be signed with the writer’s name and signature appears with the contribution. Contributions should be brief to allow multiple items in each issue.
A Meigs County farmer's wife writes that her large family sustains itself with hogs, eggs, corn, potatoes, fruit, hay, and grain. She argues they contribute to the war effort by staying on the farm rather than moving to war plants. Oct. 19.
Community notices record deaths and family movements. Joshua Williams of Minersville died October 7 in Sidney Montana from a heart attack. he was longtime Meigs County resident, later living on a Racine area farm. Funeral was in Sidney. Other items note visits, showers, and trips by local residents and some relatives, with several family ties to Meigs County and Ohio communities.
News items note TEN YEARS AGO that the TENNES NEWS for October records Creek Coal Mine No 6 at Millfield producing 21043 tons in the first dozen days of October. Contracts for Athens County facilities awarded with 100 tons as needed at 2.25 per ton. Social events include a Red Cross benefit at Middport and a whiskey of local weddings and parties. Local music shop advertises songs and a Halloween party for Lenora Wood with numerous attendees.
Rutland notes show Vernon Mills returning to Orient after a visit. Mrs. Mary Price comes back from Columbus where she visited Mr. and Mrs. Leo Price. Roy Barton and family return to Orient after weekend with Alpha Plummer. Ed Archer and Roseville visited Will Haley. Betty Ann Price weekend at Nitro with Forrest McCann and Clarence Price. Herman Hoppess weekend in Columbus. Robert Brown Athens visits Judson and Gail Zimmer in Columbus. Robert Snyder, U S Navy, on furlough. Farewell dinner at Lawrence McHoffie home with A F Lord, Emilie and Eileen Lord, Allie McHoffie and Guy, Lena Shank and W D Hogue Columbus visitors. Mr. Lord and Mr. McHoffie head to St Paul for defense plant work. Mrs. Lena Shank and W D Hogue business visitors in Rutland. Mrs. George Collins and Glenna Clark visit Will and Mrs. Clark in Rutland.
Blythe Miller suspects a danger as a shady man taps Nancy Hale for a quick money job at her home. Meanwhile a coded warning arrives for Pop Miller and a threatening envelope hints at hidden trouble. The cadet pilots and Lincolnn Field set a tense backdrop for unfolding intrigue and potential scandal.
Funeral services for John Schneider, 76, were at St. Sylvester's Church. He died Friday at Sheltering Arms hospital Athens after treatment. Survived by widow Della Johnson Schneider, three daughters Madge Wyatt Florane Graham and Julia Scheibel, two sons Pearl Columbus and Earl Athens, seven grandchildren and one sister Elizabeth Martin Zaleski. Burial Elk Cemetery McArthur.
Gallipolis reports a successful WPA iron salvage campaign as County Chairman F E. E. Hatfield notes several tons are added daily to the deposits at Fourth and Grape Street. The effort spans the county with strong participation and growing totals.
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