Federal budget outlook shows larger surplus energy
Washington reports a stronger fiscal position than January 1943 projections. Net revenues for the year ending June 30 next are likely to exceed estimates by 2.1 billion dollars while expenditures fall 2.3 billion below earlier forecasts. The nine and a half billion rise in receipts and nearly ten billion drop in war outlays push total deficit reduction to about 19.6 billion versus prior estimates.
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Washington
Federal Treasury
Roosevelt
Treasury
Britain
Eden May Leap to Lead If He Quits Foreign Post
WAR TODAY By Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes Anthony Eden possibly resigning as foreign secretary to focus on leadership, signaling a test of his suitability as Churchill’s successor. It notes Eden’s age, the rise of the Young Conservatives, and Britain's postwar challenges and foreign policy dynamics.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Churchill
Eden
England
Britain
London
Lord Cranborne
Dominion Affairs
Cranborne
Commons
Church and Easter Poem Share Reflections in Ohio Paper
A churchly page in the Ohio paper prints a religious poem and meditative verses about Jesus, Pilate, and Easter. A second portion reflects on turmoil, faith, and redemption attributed to Henry Leach of Logan. The verses contemplate hope amid strife and the spreading gospel.
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Fragmentary OCR passage describes a new software feature and market strategy. Key entities are not fully readable. The record preserves the partial note while omitting unclear details.
Trouble in the Balkans and American diplomacy
The article warns of Balkan turmoil as Nazi influence grows and Russia may strike. It notes Americans have earned goodwill through health, agriculture, education, finances, oil, railways, and technical aid. It urges continued cooperation for postwar peace and rebuilding.
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Balkans
United States
Balkan
Russia
Inexcusable silence at postwar meeting discussions
The piece urges active speakers in community meetings as a national election nears and wartime changes press for quick, logical talks. It argues many communities have thoughtful individuals who can offer insight on peace, postwar adjustments, and other urgent issues, yet go unused.
Pointed rebuke of Supreme Court echoes party conflict
The piece notes sharper court dissents and public confusion after a ruling overturning a prior decision. It highlights a justice who once settled the Negro vote issue remarking the court’s opinions resemble a single day train ticket. Most justices are newer appointees of the current president. The lone survivor of earlier justices still upholds legal precedent.
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New Deal Supreme Court
They Shame Others Red Cross Drives Spotlight Generous Cantvassers
A district canvass shows some areas miss quotas while generous stories inspire higher giving. A blind man on under $5 weekly sent a dollar after being overlooked, and a war wife provided $5 for the Red Cross fund. Families with sons in service contribute, highlighting that 90 cents of every dollar goes to relief.
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Red Cross
Republicans seek quiet Chicago convention in June
Republican Chairman Harrison Spangler urged fans to skip the Chicago meeting over travel and hotel costs. He expects the no-cheering policy to be followed as the event nears, aiming to keep the proceedings orderly amid circus-like expectations.
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Harrison Spangler
Chicago
Manpower policy debates amid wartime service expectations
Peter Edson analyzes the shifting stance on national service and manpower during wartime. He notes White House backing shifts, conflicting views in Congress, and the tension between replacing losses and expanding overall manpower. The piece discusses 26 and under deferments, industry hoarding, and the Army and Navy replacement goals through July.
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War Manpower Commission
White House
WMC
Europe
Congress
Washington
Army
Navy
Blue Lake News Briefs
Blue Lake notes report illness among local families including Dick Trout in India and Mrs. Wooten with tonsillitis. Several visits and weekend guests are listed, plus a private funeral for James Saunders. Overseas duty for Jimmy Brackett is noted and others travel or prepare for military service.
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Blue Lake
Francis Sheets
Columbus
Anita Belle
Willavene Sheets
C. E. Sheets
Russell Sheets
J. D. Roush
Mary Wogan
Letart Falls
Lindsay Plymale
Westerville
Marianna Hill
Divas Plymale
James Everette Saunders
Emma Johnson
James Everett Saunders
Nellie McCalla
Junior Dray
Donovan Wogan
Pomeroy
Friends
Jimmy Brackett
Herman Trout
Orval Davis
Herman Fierbaugh
Mr. Davis
Pleasant Valley Social and Personal Notes
Mr and Mrs Frank Pugh and grandchildren Larry and Lorna visited Portersville at the home of Mr and Mrs E I Price. Mr and Mrs Arthur Goodin and son Earl spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Hooper near Shade. Mrs Elizabeth Russ visited last Friday with Mrs Mamie Stotts in Athens. Mrs Evalyn Pugh returned from Navarre where she visited her mother Mrs Oscar Pratt. Mrs Lelia Woodgerd mother of Mrs Roy Cline died recently in Albany. Mrs Kate Wood visited her sister in Albany. Pvt Raymond Jewel of Fort Leonard Wood Mo visits with the Edward Pugh family. Mike Charles Brooks spent a week with his grandmother Mrs Coral Brooks in Albany.
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Pleasant Valley
Frank Pugh
Larry
Lorna
Portersville
Lelia Woodgerd
Roy Cline
Albany
Kate Wood
Ella Wood
Loyd Bolin
Pvt
Raymond Jewel
Fort Leonard Wood
Edward Pugh
Mike Charles Brooks
Coral Brooks
Trucking dream shifts family ties to Pueblo in tale
A son persuades his father to consider a trucking venture that could move us from the farm to Pueblo Colorado. The old man weighs loyalty to family against opportunity as the narrative hints at returning to Colorado and a future beyond the farm.
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Cleveland
Iron Horse
Pueblo
Colorado
Revival Services and Community Events in Hartford
Revival services continue at Hartford Baptist Church through April 16 led by Rev. H Eldon Waltz. The Community Sunrise Service unfolds at 7 a m with Rev W C Stearns delivering Christ the Giver of Life. Scout Night on April 10 featuring Hartford Boy and Girl Scout Troops draws leaders and plans to present the Troop Chapter. Team visits include Graham Station group attending April 11. Mrs Jacob Phillips convalesces in Parkerburg hospital with sons Leah and Davis Phillips visiting from Washington DC. Local visits include Adda Nellie MacKnight Bruce Powell John Barringer Martha Newton Frank Chapman William Kelley.
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Hartford
Hartford Baptist Church
H. Eldon Waltz
W. C. Stearns
Christ the Giver
Graham Station
Jacob Phillips
Parkerburg
Washington, D. C
Leah
Davis Phillips
Adda
Nellie Mac-Knight
Bruce Powell
Nitro
John Barringer
Martha Newton
Pomeroy
Frank Chapman
Parkersburg
William Kelley
Point Pleasant
Plains News Briefs Injury recovery and moves around town
Gene Sharp injuries from a four car collision two weeks ago are healing at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Ruth Glass family moves into Harrison property once the telephone office. Clarence McDonald family relocates to their new home purchased from Joe Kennedy. Garth Miller family moves from Columbus to Whitlaich property. Don Nelson family visiting parents Dr L D Nelson and Mr Ray Michael.
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Plains News
Plains
Gene Sharp
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ruth Glass
Harrison
Clarence McDonald
Joe Kennedy
Garth Miller
Columbus
Whitlaich
Don Nelson
L. D. Nelson
Ray Michael
Easter plea to live as Christians in a Christian nation
A reader letter from Cassius M. Cloust on April 6 urges Christians to reflect on Christ’s suffering and the resurrection. He argues the nation must be Christian, reject evil, and honor Jesus through obedience, especially as soldiers are serving abroad.
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the Messenger
Gethsemane
Ceasar
Calvary
Christ
Judas Iscaroit
Judas
Golgotha
Cassius M. Clouston Buchtel
Glouster High School Notes
Glouster High School notes visits by former students Paul Byers now in the Army and Wendell Dunlevy in the Navy. Eighth graders Gay Buchman and Roberta McClelland celebrated recent birthdays. Future crew lists for junior play ushers and commencement band named. Andrew Ginnan, in the Army, visited the school. Superintendent Figley read a telegram from Earl Echstkmp to his mother.
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Glouster
Paul Byers
Wendell Dunlevy
G. H. 8S
Mary E. Cheney
Evelyn McGerr
Juanita Tigner
Eileen Cherrington
Mary H. Keith
Cecelia Innan
Jim Wolf
James Davis
Richard Eddy
Marion Byers
Twila Williams
Figley
Earl Echstenkamper
Glouster High School
Far
Gay Buchman
Roberta McClelland
Andrew Ginnan
Army
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