Critics warn against one man command over all armed services
In Washington President Truman faces opposition to a single supreme commander for Army Navy and Air Forces. Proponents favor a revived U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff style group to coordinate defense while preserving independent service branches. They argue one man would risk dictatorship and fail to grasp service specifics.
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Washington
Truman
Navy
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Army
Eisenhower
Europe
Japan
General MacArthur
Admiral Nimitz
War
Armed Services
Air Forces
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Subscription rates and policies for Cartier publication
Subscriptions priced by term and region. Ohio rates include carrier and mail options with varying durations and prices. Overseas orders require a request letter. Local representatives listed in Chicago New York and Columbus with advertising and obituary note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartier
Ohio
Vadebie
Ohip
Athens
John Ws
Cullen Campars
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Cievelana
Debby Weeks and Joel's Cape Cod Visit Romance
Joel Weeks visits the Wyman home on Cape Cod and forms a bond with Debby Weeks. Bart and Ann discuss plans for hunting and Joel's future, while Debby inspires Joel to consider life beyond the factory. The story ends with Joel deciding to delay his start in the family business to explore new possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Agnes
Burhend
Debby
Doe] Sumter
Mart
Wymans
Joel
Mull Tiret
Art Wyman
Hin
Bart
Probem Iy
Cape
Joe
George
Mrs. Wyman
Ann
Evenbody
Frightened by Peace Talks the Atomic Bomb Debate Rises
The column argues against outlawing the atomic bomb, tracing historical disarmament efforts and warning that antiwar sentiment could repeat past mistakes. It asserts the bomb’s wartime efficiency saved lives and questions modern humanitarian calls to ban it, labeling critics as potential prewar isolationists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiroshima
Navy
Pacific
Bikini Lagoon
United States
Germany
Italy
Japan
Fame and the Smiths Why Who's Who Cuts Life Short
A Dr Math eus Smith notes fame from Who's Who may shorten life despite wealth education and medical care. An informal sample of the first 100 Smiths shows average age around 61 vs 65 national life expectancy. Eleven of the Smiths are over 50 and thriving, prompting questions about fame and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matheus Smith
Selective Service System
Smith
James) Matheus
J. Matheus
Speir
Waall Fous
Atomic Energy Bill Tightens Secrets Control
Peter Edson reviews the McMahon committee draft shaping the May-Johnson act. It slashes fines to 20000 and 20 years jail but keeps heavy restrictions on ownership, dealing, export, and production of fissionable materials. The commission would control information and set strict secrecy rules while encouraging libraries for scientific data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brien McMahon
Lang
U. S
United States
Five-Man
Atomic Energy Commission
McManhan
Congress
The Risen Christ and Young America Poem Fragment
A historical page presents two poem fragments. The first, The Risen Christ by Cassius M. Cloust on Carbon Hill Ohio, narrates the crucifixion and resurrection with reverent language. The second, Young America by Leda Sams, extols patriotism and dedication of youth to liberty and national defense.
Chester Club Entertained at First Meeting in Months
Members of the Secret Thirteen Club met at Mrs Delmar Baum home for a six o clock pot luck supper the first gathering in months Social time featured piano and vocal solos with Mrs Baum and Mrs Allen. Guests included Mrs Clayion Allen Akron Mrs Donald Matlack Mrs Ray Christy Mrs John Wickham Mrs Gordon Ridenour Mrs Rex Bailey F M Gaul and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Secret Thirteen
Delmar Baum
Baum
Allen
Clayion Ailen
Akron
Donald Matlack
Ray Christy
John Wickham
Gordon Ridenour
Rex Baileirs
F M. Gaul
Raymond Elberfeld
Buel Ridenour
Columbus
Karl Knight
Middleport
E. B. Knight
Selah McLane
Henry Beaver
Ronna Sue
Harry Allison
Edward, Beaver
Racine
Clayton Allen
Akronis
Billy Cleland
Cooper
Gallipolis
Big Three Parley Urged to Clear Suspicions in Postwar Talks
In a column reviewing the shifting postwar landscape, Dewitt Mackenzie argues a fresh Big Three conference is needed as mistrust grows between the Russians and Western Allies. He cites Moscow’s view of Western aims and Western doubts about Soviet actions, urging transparency before any peace progress. The piece also notes past local Easter visits and a college operetta in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie Ws
J . C. N. Mackinnon
Ohio University
Sweden
U.N
U. N
Earch
Security Council
Russia
Iran
Moscow
New Times
United Nations
Europe
United States
America
Philippines
Washington
Iegard
Mediterranean
Middle East
Far East
Britain
Uncle Sam
Personal notes from Portland vivid social round
Local residents share weekend visits and family news across U S Lock 21 Parkersburg and nearby towns. People include Claude Price and family from Pittsburgh visiting Mrs Annie Price, Mrs Be Rowley in Columbus, and others from Moreantown Zanesville and Huntington. Community events feature the Women’s Society of Christian Service meet and a Community Club open house with guest speakers and local merchant prizes.
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Portland
Claude Price
Jimmie
Pittsburgh
Annie Price
Be Rowley
Columbus
Francis Worthington
Parkersburg
Earl Wilford
Sistersville
Earl Walford
Clarence Price
Gerald Ours
Linda
Fomeroy Moving Picture
Earl Wells
Hubert Price
Charles Sharp
U. S. Lock
St. Joseph's Hospital
Willard Spears
Huntington
J. A. Siders
Leonard Siders
Yountstown
Leland Siders
Youngstown
McDonnell
Ohio
A. Siders
Hattie Savfreed
Sherman
Edward Lee
William
Talbott
Wilkie Latson
John
Pomeroy
Letart Falls
Women’s Society of Christian Services
Mattie Henderson
Wilkie Larson
Steamec
Sam Craig
Langsville Personal And Brief Social Notes
Langsville notes as Mrs. Max Smith and daughter from West Virginia visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morris and sons. Lois Bickers wed recently in Kentucky. Robert Miller of Circleville spent the weekend with his father Von Miller. L. E. Ensminger sold his farm and held a sale of household goods. Mrs Massie Combs of Zanelle visits her brother L E Ensminger and sister Mrs Anna. Mr and Mrs John Miller and son visited with her parents Walter Canter of Racine. Carl Gorby spends furlough with his parents.
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Langsville
Max Smith
West Virginia
Marvin Morris
Lois Bickers
S. G. Pickens
Kentucky
Robert Miller
Circleville
von Miller
L. E. Ensminger
Massie Combs
Zanelle
L. E. Entsminger
Anna Miller
John Miller
Walter Canter
Racine
Carl Gorey
Mas Ren Gorby
Letart Falls Social Notes Highlights Local Visits
The Letart Falls social page reports Rev W H Mathias of Texas to preach at United Brethren Church Sunday evening. Residents travel to Washington DC and Charleston for visits and business. Attendees and families attend burials and baptisms, with several moves and illness notes and a Sunday School attendance of 85.
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W. H. Mathias
Texas
United Brethren Church
Odessa Wolfe
James Lewis
Washington, D. C
Cora Webb
Tuppers Plains
Charleston
J. P. Burswell
Lena F. Radcliff
Ruby C. Hannen
Frances L. Roush
Longdale
W. Va
O. Patterson
Rutland
Bert Grimm
James O. Hunt
USMC
California
Camp Merrimen
Bert Hunt
Roger Theiss
Portland
Oregon
Clifford Hill
C. P. Norris
Junction City
Bob Adams
Norris
Rachel Chapman
Wm, Shaw
FE. A. Adams
Racine
R.D
J. D. Heiney
Methodist Sunday
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David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Economise
Sven Maier, Jung Hight
Chatham
Provice Town
William Mader
NEA
Funt
Ellie
Bobby
Tever
Peter Edson
Bil
Dr. Smith
Christ
Victor Grand
Cassius M. Clouston
Carbon Hill
Land of Lincoln
Pearl Harbors
Leda Sams
Chester Club
Howard Knox
Eddie, Dayton
W. G. Dantford
Helen Jones
University of Michigan
Hamilton
Thomas Gilmore
Kathleen Kerr
Frank X. Rauch
Maynard Downard
Rale
Alonzo Barnes
Nanki-Foo
Join Alden
Ko-Ko
Dean E.W . Chubb
Pennsylvania
Tharineé Chubb
Anna K. Price
Mary Connett
Marzuela Richards
Helene Antorietta
Letart
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