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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1944

Page

24

Association Affiliations Mentioned in Newspaper Policy

The notice lists memberships and credits including Member of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, Ohio Select List, Audit Bureau of Circulations, Ohio News Paper Association and the Associated Press. It states AP is exclusively entitled to republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulations Ohio Newspaper Association Associated Press United Press International News Service American Society of Newspaper Editors Pearl Harbor Congress United States U. S. Supeme Court Honolulu

War Nagging Myths Pretend Arnhem Defeat Signals End

The piece argues against defeatism after Arnhem and notes Allied superiority on the western front. It cites Eisenhower’s plan and predicts renewed Allied action soon, despite recent setbacks. The author contends that delay will not derail the overall campaign and defers to strategic goals over short term losses.

Arnhem Siegfried Line Cassino Normandy Rhine Churchill Moscow Eisenhower Allied Supreme Command

Wary warning on wage boosts before election

A strong editorial argues wage increases will be pushed through in Washington before the election to preserve wartime prosperity. It warns white collar workers and non-savers face rising costs and jobless times after polls close, blaming politicians and left wing plots for planned economic strain and mounting price hikes.

Washington Labor Board OPA

Gossip about height and health in campaign headlines

Washington editorial urges campaign focus on ideas not rumors about Dewey and Roosevelt. It notes Dewey stands about five eight, Roosevelt, age 62, is physically able and recently recovered from an illness after Teheran talks, with no basis for disability claims.

Washington Dewey Roosevelt United States Army Stalin Churchill America Mr. Roosevelt United States

Civil Service denies Stolberg charge on Communist lists

The U S Civil Service Commission formally denies Stolberg's claim that 110 of 141 National Citizens P A C members were listed as Communist fronts. A two page letter from President Harry B Mitchell and members Lucile Foster McMillin and Arthur S Fleming refutes the charges and offers no list.

Sidney Hillman National Citizens’ Political Action Committee U. S. Civil Service Commission Benjamin Stolberg New York Stolberg National Citizens’ P. A. C Commission Dies Committee Washington Civil Service Commission Harry B. Mitchell Lucile Foster McMillin Arthur S. Fleming

Not Quite Cricket in Soviet Magazine Dig at U S War Industries

The War and the Working Class article in a Soviet magazine likens the Republican Party to a citadel of isolationism and brands its supporters as fascist and pro-Hitler agents. It also targets other groups including Democrats. The piece risks angering the very U S war industries Russia relies on for weapons and supplies.

War Republican Party Russia Hitler Boehm Roehm Reichswehr

Expect the worst and save yourself from dis t

A terse warning appears to urge caution and self preservation amid unspecified dangers. The note emphasizes preparing for potential hardship and avoiding overconfidence in uncertain outcomes. It conveys a survivalist mindset with a focus on prudent personal planning.

Public Forum echoes Dewey victory call on honesty and leadership

Letters in The Messenger praise Tom Dewey after a strong Oklahoma City speech calling for honesty and opposition to FDR. Writers argue Dewey’s stance on race and integrity signals a campaign turning point and defend American heritage amid wartime strains. Signed contributors include CHAS B TIMMONS Middletown and GEO W WILLIAMS Gloucester. R.D. 2.

the Messenger Tom Dewey Oklahoma City Republican Party Dewey Franklin D. Roosevelt Bunker Hill Gettsyburg Chateau Thierry Chas Timmons Middletown

Recollection of F D R era and press freedom concerns

W L Endicott of Chesterhill recalls F D R era policies and veteran hardships, noting WPA gaps and pension cuts. He cites wartime news suppression, congressional demand for free press access, and calls for domestic reform to ensure truthful reporting and non discrimination in news.

Roosevelt support and critique in a Sept forum letter

Gillian Kennedy of Stewart RD 1 writes in defense of F D R and Democrats while accusing some Dewey supporters of mudslinging and urging readers to pray for those misled. She recalls Hoover era cattle prices and contrasts with F D R policy. She calls for unity and churchgoing over curses.

the Messenger William F.D.R Dewey Hoover Dan V. Smith Gillian Kennedy Stewart R.D. 1

Lifeboat Design That Rises Upright Fast

An English lifeboat type resists sinking and rights itself in 25 seconds if overturned. Its motors operate even when the vessel fills with water, due to being encased in waterproof shells.

Athens High and local happenings highlight school activities

Miss Dolores Henderson of Athens returned from ten weeks at Devils Lake. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur E Hodgson of Hollister. Athens High School teachers held their corn roast at Nice picnic grounds with committee members listed. Miss Kathryn A Wells directed Glouster High School Boys Glee Club.

Dolores Henderson Athens Devils Lake Mich Arthur E. Hodgson Hollister Athens High School Nice Pomeroy and Mary Connett Bertha Albert Mayme Johnston Walter Porter William Bryant Kathryn A. Wells Glouster High School

Home Beautiful Week planned in Athens events

Merchants announced a Home Beautiful Week for Athens. Miss Cora Woodyard of Athens hosted a dinner for ten at The Colonial. Fourteen year old Russell Dean of Athens won a limerick contest run by a Columbus newspaper. Logan Sheriff Shaw and deputies hunted a holdup man who threatened a Logan filling station owner.

Athens Cora Woodyard Colonial Russell Dean Columbus Logan Shaw

Deeds of Kindness and Liberty Verse Tribute

Poet's Corner invites Messenger Readers to submit verses with name and address. The column features poems praising human kindness and social critique, including Henry Leach's appeals and Goddess of Liberty verses urging broader action and relief from overproduction. Bartoe signs the piece.

Messenger

Germany Will Try It Again War In Peace Ahead, Warns Schultz

Berlin correspondent Sigrid Schultz outlines Nazi rise, propaganda, and anti Semitism shaping Germany’s plan to win the peace. She notes Hitler’s use of psychology, leadership cult, and reliance on loyal followers to build power, with warnings of future conflict.

Germany Sigrid Schultz NEA Service, Inc Berlin Adolf Hitler Munich Hitler Adolf-Viktor von Koerber Fuehrer Nazi Germany

Bartlett Time To Be Changed

Bartlett changes Sunday School to 10 a m and church to 7 30 p m slow time starting October 1 194? It notes a family dinner honoring birthdays and a farewell for Herman Cummings entering the armed services. Several local residents are listed visiting relatives and attending events and a funeral.

Bartlett J. E. Cummings Carl Secoy Herman Cummings Herman Armed Services John Poling Pvt Delbert Lowe Burma J. W. Lowe Lowe Raymond Ward Columbus Don Anderson Canton James Johnson Ranson Gage Isabel Clark Ireland Pyt Oliver Ormiston Fort Meade Norma Keney Earl Keney Kenneth Bowman Chillicothe Marietta Bert Bowman Herman Farnsworth Newark Raymond Palmer Palmer Lester Nichols Lewis Walter Brown David Brake Weston W. Va Janice Lillian Linton Stewart

No Flies On Jam Fifteen Thousand Tons Preserved

In an English jam factory fifteen thousand tons of preserves are stored in unsealed jars with no fear of flies. Amber window glass blocks ultraviolet rays to protect the product.

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Athens Messenger Frederick W. Bush THE Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K Bush Gen. Mgr. Charles& Sarris Noo David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson Stana 08 the Public Forum Mr. Fields FDR Geo. W. Williams Glouster R New York State U. S Dayton Army of F. D South America Senate House of the United States Congress W. L. Endicott Chesterhill R. D Poet's Corner Henry Leach Logan, Ohio Liberty Goddess of Liberty Ne Mclntyre Bartoe Landsberg Bavaria Landsberg Fortress Kaiser Hess Hanfstaengel By Galbraith
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