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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1945
Page
4
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Early indications suggest President Truman may take time to prove his temper and ability. Observers expect a cabinet and expert staff to replace one man rule, with a transition toward government by the people and the end of the New Deal.
The article notes psychic prognosticators forecast Marshall for supreme command but MacArthur and Nimitz were chosen for top Pacific roles. It emphasizes their proven records and capabilities in finishing Japan, while criticizing fortune telling as unreliable. It ends with quotes on individuality by Van Dyke and Eddy.
Washington dispatch reports a hushed Capitol as President Truman delivers a solemn inaugural address. He appeals for bipartisan cooperation, affirms continuity of policy, and seeks divine guidance while signaling resolve to win the war and establish lasting peace. The scene closes with spontaneous Congress applause and a hopeful mood across parties.
A family learns of a fortune after a bank note arrives. The narrator recounts a planned move to the American House hotel, the impact on relatives including Cousin Victoria, and the shock of debt and bills. The move is staged as a summer arrangement to repay cash owed, with the family leaving on the first Saturday in May.
Peter Edson reports in Washington that Arne Wiprud of the Attorney General's Anti-Trust Division contends no current law allows executive agreements to grant foreign airlines operating rights in the United States. The April Washington University Law Review piece urges treaties or new Civil Aeronautics Act powers, affecting Senate action on postwar aviation accords.
Ten members of the Ohio University Band and Curtis Janssen, O. A. bandmaster, played at the Ohio Inter-Collegiate Band Festival at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware. Mrs. Griffith Evans visited her daughter, and Billy Imes celebrated his sixth birthday at West Side School. A Pan American Clipper flying boat was described as heading from San Francisco to cross the Pacific in three days. Twenty years ago plans to improve Athens Country Club’s golf course gained support from about 30 members. Charles Kircher Jr visited Dayton University, and a Country Club card party committee included C. W. Gross, R. P. Jennings, and C. Pickering. F. W. Bush attended the American Newspaper Publishers Association meeting in New York City, joined by son Gordon K. Bush from Harvard.
Mineral Social News records a series of visits and small events. Pvt. Robert Hawk, wounded overseas, returns on furlough to New Marshfield and travels with Mrs Hawk to Tennessee. Bertha Chesser and George Chesser, recently back from California, care for Mrs William Jackson aided by her sister.
DEWITT MACKENZIE analyzes Hitlers desperate defense amid the Soviet advance. He portrays Hitler as fearfully railing against Bolshevism while committing atrocities and sacrificing Germany for his own survival. The piece notes Soviet and Allied roles, public sentiment, and the propaganda debate led by George Alexandroff. It adds a Mexico income detail of $1.25 daily for many workers.
A poetic column features lines from Laura Chase Foster and Bessie M Gorslene, reflecting on humanity, plans to save the brotherhood, and a wartime crossing metaphor. It contrasts cynicism with faith, referencing a crossing into Europe, battles, and the quest for justice and restoration.
Portland residents and relatives are listed visiting and traveling. James Rush and granddaughter Carmen of Columbus visited Portland with C L Chappelear returning from Columbus. Donald Cox of Davis Field Rhode Island and Cecil Cox of Portsmouth Virginia visit J M Cox of the plate. Alberta Foutty returns to Parkersburg after visiting her aunt and cousin. Kenner Walbrown of Port Belleair Va comes after his father's death. Cantata at Racine attended by B F Price and Mrs James Jiiden. W G McKelvey family plus Sgt Charles McKelvey and William McKelvey visit Apple Grove. Elijah Nester of Grantsville visits Eva Blosser’s family. Earl Shank Apple Grove and Pauline Spencer Racine call on Deen 21 Sumdas friends.
Sunday social notes record birthday tributes for J Lee Gaston and Mrs Glenn Gaston with attendees including Misa Omah Gaston and Mrs R M Allen. The piece lists many local visitors and calls at homes of the O L Davis, Mrs Warner, Mrs Chevalier, and others, noting travels and a Florida wedding announced by telegram. It also mentions initiation of Athens Eastern Star and other local social visits.
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