29 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1943
Page
1
President Roosevelt faced a deepening coal crisis as strikes extended across regions. The fourth month of disruption threatened production and sparked urgent government maneuvers to avert broader economic paralysis.
The Policy Committee of the Bituminous Coal Institute said there is no excuse for coal shortage this winter. They noted record production in 1948 and described labor unrest heightening risks, including idle miners and possible government seizure under the War Labor Disputes Act. A Pennsylvania wage ruling, Alabama plant curtailment, and UMW actions were highlighted as key developments.
Italian prisoners of war have been moved into a section of Camp Perry. The installation, built as a training ground for Ohio Guardsmen and later used as a reception center, now houses a four figure count of prisoners along with soldiers sailors and a few marines and filers.
State Liquor Director Fisher announced an extra fifth of rum brandy cordial with the regular liquor stock during the November period in Ohio. Officials expect the bonus to aid consumers amid holiday demand and ensure continued supply statewide.
Senator Brooks charged that the Lucas Green Absentee Voting Bill’s overseas ballot omits presidential candidates names. He argued the blank space invites voters to write in a candidate, potentially aiding President Roosevelt on his fourth term bid.
President Roosevelt announced at a press conference that the Moscow conference among Russian British and American ministers has been highly successful and is in its final phase with documents of agreement being drafted The aim remains world peace and an end to aggression He said Russia's willingness to cooperate for peace is confirmed and will be disclosed when proper time comes likely from Moscow
The War Department announced a gradual shift allowing Italian war prisoners held at least six months and deemed trustworthy to work outside prison camps without guards. Parole to private custody is not permitted, and the policy marks the first change since Italy became a co belligerent ally.
Ohio University will host the first group of ASTP ROTC students returned after basic Army training. The men from the Enlisted Reserve will be quartered at the Delta Tau Delta house as Col. John E. Brannan says more shipments are expected.
Swiss dispatches quoting German statistics report 2,200,086 German civilians killed or missing feared dead in air raids from the war start to Oct 1. They also say 6,953,000 Germans have been bombed out and evacuated.
Wayne Thomas Lonergan confessed to strangling and bludgeoning his heiress wife Patricia 22 after she refused access to their 18 month old son. The airman, 25, broke down under 24 hours of interrogation and awaited arraignment on a homicide charge. Police also searched the East River for his discarded royal blue service uniform.
Herbert Hoover urged the United Nations to create a trustee organization to supervise a transition period after victory, disarming adversaries and restarting global political and economic life. He called for a world peace institution only in a final phase and favored Anglo American cooperation without military alliances.
Major Gen. C. C. Tsieng told reporters in Chungking that Japanese control in East China is eroding as forces evacuate the crucial town of Kwangteh, 85 miles southeast of Nanking. He also concurred with Senator Russell that Japan is now producing over 1,000 planes monthly.
Allied forces under Admiral Halsey stormed the Treasury Islands off Bougainville as the entry wedge to Solomons operations. American bombers hit airfields, and dawn landings by American and New Zealand troops followed with naval gunfire and air cover. The operation aimed to place Mono and Stirling for further action toward Bougainville and Ra
The National Safety Council reports 46 000 traffic fatalities since Pearl Harbor surpassing 21 940 combat deaths. War time driving limits helped reduce crashes but total losses remain higher than military casualties. CHICAGO. TO LONDON Philip D Reed is named ambassador to London succeeding W Averell Harriman who moves to Moscow as ambassador.
Fort Knox attendees heard Maj. Gen. W. Styer compare logistics, noting the current African campaign is shipping through more than 100 overseas ports versus 14 in World War I. Brig. Gen. Wright called it the expensive stage of war, while Armstrong warned air mastery before invasion. GIVE TO THE USO.
Washington Senator George D Ga denounces advocates of strict internationalism for delaying postwar policy with word games. He helped draft the Connally Resolution urging U S unity with other nations to curb aggression and warns debates dilute the plan.
The Office of Price Administration set four and six point values per pound for jams and jellies, with jellies four points and jams six. Other processed foods see point changes including berries apples pineapple juice and various tomato products while some items drop to zero or three point values. Green stamps A B C and Blue stamps Book Two X Y Z will be usable for purchases starting November 1 through specified dates.
Russian forces severed the final north south railway east of the Bug River and rapidly advanced across the Nogaisk Steppe to within 60 miles of Perekop, the Crimea’s last escape route, as fighting intensified on other fronts with Allied bombers near Rome and US air support in Italy.
The Eighth Air Force reports a September record of at least 621 German planes destroyed in seven raids, 80 more than August. Bomber losses rose to 174 to date, 60 above the prior high, as Allied fighters and rain curtailed missions patrolled the battle area near Ebenfurt seven miles north of Wiener Neustadt.
Soviet forces push 12 to 18 miles daily as Ukraine centers fall including Nizhne Saragozhy and Kakhovka near the Dnieper. German 17th Army defends Krivoi Rog while Russians close on Odessa and cut rail lines from Znamenka to Nikolaev. In White Russia, near Vitebsk, Red forces press forward as Axis activity increases elsewhere in Europe.
Major General Lewis B. Hershey said that out of 6 million fathers ages 18 to 38, not more than 1 million would be drafted. Deferments for industry and medical rejections may limit service to about one in six, with completion of the draft by July 1, 1944 and possible re-examination of 4-Fs and older men afterwards.
Office of Defense Transportation reports dairy industry actions to conserve gasoline tires parts and manpower. The plan would save 2 210 310 truck miles annually in seven states including Ohio. Ohio conservation affects 2272 producers and 19 motor carriers with 312 257 miles saved in Fairfield Perry and parts of Franklin Pickaway Licking and Hocking counties. Burns Fatal in Cleveland Woman Suffered Fatal Burns from Stove Cleaning Fluid Indirectly Tied to Incident.
Washington report shows the House Ways and Means Committee reexamining a revenue bill after rejecting a sales tax. Knutson hints liquor tax may rise to eight dollars a gallon from six, with postal rate increases under reconsideration. The bill aims for about two billion dollars in new revenue, far below administration requests, suggesting further cutbacks.
The American Institute of Food Distribution estimated victory gardens reduced the national food bill by at least 1.25 billion dollars this year. The savings average about 30 dollars per U S household, including city and suburban residents, and are described as conservative.
Lt. Ian P. McGreal, flying over the Kansas plains, recalled guidance to swoop low over a water tower to read a town name. He dropped to 500 feet and read the sign Go To Church Sun ny, then steered home and attended church Sunday.
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