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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1945

Page

4

Subscriptions and World League Voting Debate

A fragment from a U S newspaper combines a subscription offer with a lengthy column on the first United Nations conference. It discusses multiple voting, suggesting a fractional vote system for nations and examining Russia Britain and Poland in the San Francisco context. The piece urges open public discussion and pragmatic solutions to representation.

Washington Great Britain Assembly of the League of Nations Wilson Council Russia Yalta United States Ieaders Security Council London San Francisco Canada Australia New Zealand India South Africa Assembly Warsaw Poland Unity

The Ledges Mystery Deepens At Night

Nick, Charley, and Brenda confront a threatening note found in The Times as Phineas Hudson warns of danger. A quiet fear settles over the group while Hudson hints at deeper secrets and a possible murderer among them.

Brenda Temple Charley Brenda Nick Tye Mr. Hudson The Times Nicholas Jaimed Charles

NO CHEAP HOMES IN AMERICAN HOUSING PLAN

An editorial urges lowering home costs as the National Housing Agency backs $8,000 single family houses to be built in Ohio cities with rents around $65 a month. It argues thousands of affordable small homes are needed for young couples and warns current material and labor costs hinder home ownership and a broader economy.

National Housing Agency Ohio

Bretton Woods proposal baffles columnists and experts

The piece notes surprising reader clarity about Bretton Woods while Treasury officials and Keynes differ on gold standard implications. It mocks the ease of newspaper explanations versus international monetary theory and suggests officials may seek agreement over clarity.

Bretton Woods Treasury Harry D. White the Treasury House Banking Committee Lord Keynes England Mr. Morgenthau Tom Stokes Sam Grafton

Government Seeks Rules on Sale of Surplus Property

Peter Edson discusses the Justice Department plan to regulate sales of surplus government property over one million dollars. Aiming to prevent monopolies, the memo will set Sherman Antitrust criteria for buyers and assess postwar employment impact. The piece cites aluminum plants, court rulings, and anti monopoly concerns shaping disposal.

Washington Department of Justice Wendell Berge Aluminum Company of Ametier Reynolds Olin Corporation Navy Queens New York Army Burlington, N. Ds. Blant Senate Ligkt Metals U.S. Circuit Court of New York Lutpreme Aluminum Company of America

OUR OBSOLETE WEAPONS

An analysis argues that Allied hardware and tactics lag German equipment in places yet notes Allied forces claim progress with older weaponry. It suggests jet planes and robot bombs are hidden from public view while Pershing tanks face the Nazi Panthers and Tigers.

Germany Hitler Western Front

The Future of Our Merchant Fleet

The retiring chairman of the Liverpool Steamship Owners Association argues that most American wartime shipping should be scrapped after the war. He warns the fleet’s presence would be disastrous, noting Laverty ships built during the war are slow and aging.

Liverpool Steamship Owners’ Association Laverty

Quarantine Imposed on Dover Ninth Grade Students

Chauncey Dover schools superintendent Wayne T. Matthews announced that the ninth grade at the high school was sent home Monday and placed under quarantine due to a diphtheria case. The affected pupil James Kisor fell ill, and quarantined students will stay home for a week before nurse checks. County health officials warn violators face prosecution. Three Millfield pupils from the same family are also quarantined: Louise Keirns seventh grade West Millfield, Joe Keirns fourth grade East Millfield, and Robert Keirns second grade.

Chauncey Wayne T. Matthews Chauncey-Dover James Kisor Matthews County Board of Health Dr. Phillips County Health c Millfield Jare Louise Keirns West Millfeld Joe .Keiryns Robert Keirns East Millfield

Dover Nearing Red Cross Drive Goal

Dover Township is $90 short of its Red Cross drive target. Chairman Rev Gilbert Courtney appeals to uncontacted residents to reach the goal before midnight tonight. Committee members and the chairmen urged to complete calls this afternoon or evening.

Chauncey Dover Township Red Cross Gilbert Courtney

Garden Club Meeting Held at Michael Home

The Plains Gardery Club met at Mrs Grant Michael’s home with vice president Angelo Mar cinzo presiding in the president’s absence. Thelma Linscott spoke on What To Do in April and Earthy Barrows discussed Forcing Shrubs for Early Spring Bouquets. Next meeting at Neva Dresher’s home.

Chauncey Plains Gardery Club Grant Michael Lucy McDonald Angelo Marcinko Thelma Linscott Neva Dresher

Chauncey Plains Baseball Game Friday at The Plains

Chauncey high faces The Plains high in a baseball clash set for Friday at 3 pm at The Plains. Irving Lippe coaches the Chauncey teams in baseball and track as part of a busy local sports slate.

Chauncey-Plains the Plains Chauncey Chaunery Dover High The Plains High Irving Lippe

Many Attend Services At Nazarene Church

CHAUNCEY There was an attendance of 216 in The Plains Nazarene Sunday School Morning service opened at 6 30 with Sunrise service the pastor Rev M Lakin gave the sermon followed by Communion Sunday School convened at 9 30 with preaching at 10 30 by Evangelist Hallie Foster There was hope of children The revival service closed Sunday night with about 30 conversions Evangelists were Hallie and Martha Foster of Decatur Illinois Sunday night four persons joined the church.

Chauncey Plains Nazarene Sunday School Carrie Channel Lic M. Lakin Hallie Foster Hallie Martha Foster Decatur

Sunday Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. M. Kisor

Mrs. Louie Guy hosted a two course birthday dinner for her mother Mrs. Mary Kisor of near Chauncey. A 53 candle cake marked the birthday. Attendees included Mr. James Essor, William Phelps, Bly Phelps, Lonnie Phelps, Emma Guy, and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Guy with daughter Mary.

Chauncey Louie Guy Mary Kisor Near James Essor William Phelps Bly Phelps Lonnie Phelps Emma Guy Mary

Birthday Chicken Dinner for Luther Cruikshank

Chauncey Mrs Cruikshank hosted a two course chicken dinner at their W Mam Street home for Luther Cruikshank's birthday. Attendees included Luther Cruikshank Leslie Cruikshank Chauncey Pauline Bolen Ruth Cruikshank and others. Names omitted for Dover Township campaign list noted in Messenger.

Chauncey Luther Cruikshank Dover Township United Clothing Collection Campaign Betty Boling Var Wie Wadley Mary Kasler Bailey Run

Zaleski Social And Personal Notes

E F McKibben ill with severe cold. The Hutchinson child recovered from pneumonia. Athens visitors include Ellen Rathburn and Mrs Bedinghaus. Hayes and Molihan in Chillicothe. Hayes and Mrs. Don Anders visit Kohler and Goodin in Nelsonville. Athens residents host McKibbens and relatives. Various travels and family visits noted among McKibbens and neighbors.

Bess Wood Martha Jane Frank Athens E. F. McKibben Nihle Frank McKibben C. W. Brush Clara Potts Nelsonville O. H. Burns Akron James Burns Savannah James McKibben Annally Waller McKibben Lawrence James Molihan Orland Burke Wisconsin Charles Sharks Columbus Ralph Herroid

Okinawa Invasion Signifies Major Pacific Push

Word from the Pacific describes the Okinawa operation as the largest of its kind thus far, placing 100000 troops on Jap soil and threatening a critical strategic shift. Analysts note control of the East China Sea and access to Southern China would shape future amphibious actions and disrupt Japanese supply lines through Formosa.

Uncle Sam Okinawa Mikado Royal Palace Hirohito Akintwa Hudson Ali Inles Bos Kerama Islands Okin Alva Brenda Nicholas East China Sea China Japan Nippon Formosa Gibraltar

Ohio and Berlin headlines in mixed wartime notes

Federal Relief Administrator Harry L Hopkins and Ohio Governor Martin L Davey clash over policy while reports from Berlin celebrate Reichsführer Hitler's armament. Athens County Treasurer G D Gorham opens tax books. East Side PTA hosts a benefit bridge with local leaders. Mentions of Rotary clubs and local business moves appear in a rapid, era-typical digest.

Harry L. Hopkins Martin L. Davey Ohio Davey Berlin Reichfuehrer -Hitler Germany

Public Forum Letter Praises Service Edition Reader Praise

The Messenger prints a reader letter from Howard R. Zarley and the boys of Etry Ay Silt Otis Marck on lauding the service man's edition. The writer notes the edition's popularity in the day room and requests continued good work.

Oklahoma the Messenger Howard R. Zarley Boys of Etry Otis Marck

Side Glances by Galbraith on letters to strategy and MacArthur

The column reflects on Edwin Galbraith style notes about General MacArthur and maritime strategy, referencing Wilbur and Moody, and tying in the era’s Pacific theater debates. It hints at editorial framing of naval guidance and strategic letters in a wartime context.

MacArthur Wilbur Pacific

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