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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1942
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Japan seeks to avert suspicion by downplaying preparations. Chinese sources claim 100,000 Japanese troops moved north toward Siberia in the past month while a large fleet masses off northern Japan.
American troops arrive in the Belgian Congo and are warmly welcomed at Leopoldville as Allied forces strengthen a central African supply route. Reports also note Japanese moves in Asia with Tojo’s cabinet and regional battles in New Guinea and Chekiang while Chinese forces advance toward Kinhwa and nearby cities.
Daily notice highlights Westinghouse Royal and Premiere vacuum cleaners and canned fruits for sale. Readers can place a Wanted To Buy ad, three lines, three times for eight pence, to get quick responses.
The Air Ministry called the raid on Saarbrucken an outstanding success as over 200 RAF bombers attacked the Nazi coal and iron center. Only three bombers were lost, the lowest percentage in mass raids. Spitfires and a US fighter squadron supported the operation. Canadian fliers reported extensive destruction with most targets aflame.
Wendell L. Willkie arrived in Cairo en route to Russia India and China as part of a 1940 campaign mission. He will visit Turkey Arabia Palestine Syria Iraq and Iran carrying letters from President Roosevelt to Premier Stalin and other officials to convey the American war effort and unity.
Senate Finance committee awaits Treasury outline on a 50 percent levy targeting individuals whose 1942 earnings exceed the base period average. Senator Connally of Texas drafted the proposal to tax half of the excess earnings.
Newark New Jersey Herbert K F Bahr convicted of conspiracy to act as a German spy receives a 30 year prison term. Bahr traveled to Germany as an exchange student in 1939 and later attended the Gestapo espionage school before being intercepted June 30 aboard the Drottningholm returning as a refugee.
In The War Today essay, Rommel’s push in the Egyptian desert is framed as a decisive German effort aimed at seizing Egypt and the Suez Canal. The piece links the move to Hitler’s broader campaign against the Caucasus and Middle East, noting Allied reinforcements and growing American involvement without detailing force strengths.
Mrs. W. A. Marsh of Dallas recalls a frightened reaction to a base letter from her son abroad. She led a drive to have General MacArthur stamp good news on letters from servicemen when they are safe. The base commander has already complied.
Washington critics await the Baruch committee findings expected by Labor Day. The three man panel reports on gas or line rationing and rubber supply steps, with implications for car owners nationwide and western senators backing a synthetic rubber government authority.
Thornton Elliott Wolfe 76 a prominent farmer of Great Bend died at his home yesterday his wife died three years ago and a son preceded him in death by 17 years Surviving are Mrs James Allen Mrs Freda Holter of Middleport daughter in law Mrs Dorothy Wolfe six grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services will be held at the home at two o clock Friday afternoon and interment will be in the family cemetery.
The War Production Board cut bicycle output to 10 000 a month and concentrated production in two plants to free factories for war weapons. The 1941 rate would be six percent. The Army Navy Maritime Commission War Shipping Administration and lend lease will have first call on bicycles produced. The second item notes Albert Nash's Golden Rule menswear liquidation via auction of 1 207 000 worth of cloth and equipment due to war conditions.
In Belfast the appearance of two United States soldiers triggered the first clashes after the IRA hanged Thomas J. Williams 18. Police dispersed about 300 protesters who shouted at the Americans asking why they did not stay home. Belfast was declared out of bounds to U S troops.
Moscow reports indicating staunch Soviet resistance in Stalingrad as German tanks and air bombings fail to break the defense on the seventh day of battle. Russians counter attacked to erase a German wedge while offensives push near the Don and the Volga.
Cincinnati report quotes Assistant Secretary of War John J. McCloy saying the U S plans a full test of air power to crush Germany while ground troops remain essential. He notes over 500000 American soldiers abroad and cites air actions worldwide with 234 Japanese planes shot down since Feb 1 and 109 U S aircraft lost.
Several hundred workers at the Standard Ultramarine Company remained away from their jobs after a union spokesman described a strike as unlawful. John Mayo urged strikers to return to work and said the boycott was delaying materials for the armed forces. A CIO organizer said workers voted on July 16 to withdraw from the John L. Lewis union and asked the National Labor Relations Board to help name a new bargaining agent.
A four motor bomber, its tail patch worn, visits Boeing Aircraft Plant Seattle for a checkup with Lieut. Gen. George H. Brett. The plane, named flag ship in the Southwest Pacific, recently set a 36 hour 10 minute record from Brisbane to San Francisco.
Linden New Jersey April test flight of the Grumman carrier fighter assembled at the General Motors Linden Plant ends with the pilot declaring we’ve got a good ship here and suggesting more may be built. The aircraft used Grumman parts but was assembled in the GM Airplane Assembly Line, replacing auto production.
Ohio state tax official William D Bailey notes August cigar et revenue hit 1 047 073 dollars due to a pending federal tax rise from six to seven cents a package The August 1941 total was 907 492 dollars and the state tax is two cents per package The record revenue surpasses the prior 978 859 dollar August mark set in 1939.
Philadelphia businessmen spent 4 547 350 dollars to take Hedy Lamarr to lunch. The luncheon admission required pledging 5 000 dollars or more in war bonds. The Treasury Department announced the event.
Washington may expand fuel oil rationing to the midwest as War Production Chief Donald M. Nelson signals an imminent program. A basic heating ration and supplemental allocations would be issued by need with penalties to spur oil to coal conversion and free up fuel for essential use.
Columbus reports school officials may release students to help pick Ohio's 6.5 million bushel apple crop if labor remains scarce. Wade Hammond, Ohio U S Employment Service director, says harvest begins Oct 1 and 18,000 workers are needed for corn, with possible recruitment from cities and neighboring states if shortages worsen.
A large residential area on Chicago's south side was shrouded by artificial fog for one hour in a Civilian Defense smoke camouflage experiment. Mayor Edward J. Kelly called the test pleasing and said it indicated progress on the right track.
Private Ora A. Foster from Pontiac Michigan said he talked freely when a limousine picked him up on a country road in England. The rider identified herself as Queen Mother Mary and eventually revealed the royal identity to him.
United States Army tanks with British forces blocked Rommel's three day offensive in Western Egypt as American airmen flew through a fierce dust storm to strike Axis supply depots and disrupt German dive bomber formations over the desert battlefield.
More than 100000 Londoners lined the West End to cheer a detachment of U S soldiers and Marines on their first march through the capital since the African campaign began. British G H Q reported heavy fighting with Axis armor in the southern front as Allied air power supported ground forces.
Fifty two government cafeterias in Washington will drop meat and fish from Wednesday menus and Agriculture Department spokesmen hope privately operated eateries will follow voluntarily. The Meatless Day plan, proposed by President Roosevelt, will likely continue after coupon rationing begins in about four months.
Municipal Judge William H H Jones fined Edgar White $25 for driving during a blackout. Local officials said it was the first such conviction in the state.
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