The Athens Messenger Establishment and Staff Details
The Athens Messenger lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher since 1896 with Gordon Bush and Geo. Met. Charles H. Martin as managing editor. It notes AP membership and press affiliation, plus subscription rates for carrier and mail in Ohio and outside. Also mentions offices, national reps in Chicago and New York, and obituary charges.
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Athens
Frederick W. Bush
THE
Messenger Fulsilming CO
Gordon. Bush
Geo. Met
Charles H. Martin
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ohio News~ Paper Association
THU
Associated Press
Alam
Ohio
Joan W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columpus
Cleveland
Athens Needs Plan for City Improvements and Tax Costs
The piece argues Ath ens should bundle public works like water supply, mains, sewers, a sewage disposal plant, and fire equipment into a clear tax mill plan over 20 years. It urges voters to weigh each item by its cost per property value and approve only those funded by willing tax support, using a businesslike approach.
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Athens
The Peaceful Okinawans in War and Surrender
The piece argues Okinawan defense failed due to home guard tactics and surrender, noting Okinawan reluctance to defend the Japanese way of life. It compares Okinawans to Okies and criticizes Japanese behavior toward Asians, including Filipinos, while reflecting on wartime attitudes and alliances.
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Hitler
Mussolini
Okinawa
Sons of Heaven
Home Guard
Asia
John Steinbeck
Islands
Once Bitten, Twice Shy A Japan Preview of War
Six years before Pearl Harbor Baron Kantaro Suzuki survived a near fatal shooting by members of the Tojo Koiso military clique. The elder statesman later replaced Koiso as top leader. The incident signals a potential tempering of Japanese militarist zeal, though it does not guarantee surrender.
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Pearl Harbor
Kantaro Suzuki
Japan
Tojo-Koiso
Suzuki Hag
Koiso
Truman Press Conference Signals Cautious Policy Start
President Truman faced reporters after a formal Congress briefing, showing quick, direct responses and a deliberate approach to cabinet changes. Observers note a measured start, with continuity in wartime leadership and a focus on harmonious teamwork as he plans gradual personnel shifts and policy implementation.
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Washington
Harry Truman
National
Congress
Truman
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Missouri Valley Authority
War
Navy
Dewey
Autumin
Aviation rights clash over CAB control in postwar ties
Washington debate centers on whether the Civil Aeronautics Board will retain authority over foreign airline entry or yield to executive aviation pacts with foreign nations. Senator Bailey warns fifth freedom could erode U S sovereignty, arguing current law lacks power for such agreements, amid CAB State Department friction.
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Washington
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U. S. Civil Aeronautics Board
United States
Chicago
Civil Aeronautics Board
Josiah W. Bailey
North Carolina
Senate Commerce Committee
Chicago Civil Aeronautics Conference
Bailey
U.S
U. S
T. S. Civil Aviation
Department of State
Ohio Valley Weather and Weekend Events Recap
The report notes ba d weather easing into spring in the Ohio Valley with a cold snap threat to crops. It mentions an excursion train to Cincinnati for the Reds opening game against the Pirates and lists local civic activities including dental meeting attendance in Chillicothe and a lyceum lecture by Mark Sullivan at Ohio University Gymnasium. Citizens Military Training Camp enlistment progress is reported. Theta Phi Alpha hosted a tea for patrons at Mrs. James P. Porter’s home with a list of assisting hostesses.
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B. and O. Railroad
Cincinnati
Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
W. W. Lee
R. G. Studer
C. M. Bowman
Chillicothe
Athens County
Citizens
Camp Knox
Francis A. Lavelle
Mark Sullivan
Collier's Weekly
Ohio University
Theta Phi Alpha
James P. Porter
N. Congress St
Haydenville Social Notes
Haydenville notes recount visits and social events. Jacob Ginther and Gertrude Ginther motor to Middleport to visit Frank Ginther and attend the Middleport High School Band concert where Franklin Ginther is president. Local families and church group meetings are listed with multiple visits and a May meeting planned.
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Haydenville
Jacob Ginther J
Gertrude Ginther
Middleport
Frank Ginther
Middleport High School
Franklin Ginther
Ginther. Rey
T. E. Kinnison
Harvey Angle
Clarence Angle
Lancaster
John Hooper
Jean Ann Marsh
Elsie Marsh
Columbus
C. H. Maffin
Nelsonville
A. J. Skiver
Harve Angle
Harry Pollock
Hershel Jeffrey
Marion
Alfred Jeffrey
The
Diamond
R. Walker
Union Furnace
Jeffrey
Nora Skiver
Carl Bond
Shirley
Roger Campbell
King’s Daughters
L. J. Wyskiver
Wyskiver
Kenneth Chaffin
Nellie
Louise Ohlinger
James Hood
Neil Gebhart
Ohlinger
Slowing of Eisenhower pace reflects logistics and defense
In wartime analysis by DeWitt Mackenzie the pace of General Eisenhower’s advance slackens but remains effective. Berlin siege looms and German resistance tightens as Allied supply chains stretch from the United States and Britain through continental ports. Moscow and London expect tough fighting near the German capital while Russians advance along the Oder and possible German withdrawals reshape the front. A V-E Day declaration remains unlikely until key western pockets are destroyed. DIES AT AGE OF 16% WOOSTER John Jaberg, who claimed he was 102 years old, died yesterday.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Eisenhower
Rhine
Berlin
Reich
High Command
United States
Britain
Cologne
Oder
Ike
Hitler
Prussia
Bavarian Alps
Wooster
John Jaberg
Public Forum Letter Selection Process
The letter section explains how readers must submit letters to the Public Forum, noting rationing constraints and the need to fit content within allotted space. It emphasizes editorial discretion in selecting letters and cautions that not all submissions will be printed.
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Fell
A Glorious Reality Editor Sees Lessons For World Peace
In a letter from Athens dated April 17, the editor reflects on Roosevelt’s death and the postwar world. He argues that Russia Britain and other nations helped the Allies win, and that lasting peace depends on future generations and education about these nations. He stresses unity, mutual respect, and the idea that true greatness lies in sacrifice for civilization.
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Roosevelt
Stalin
Russia
Great Britain
Eader
Winston Churchill
China
Greece
Norway
France
U.S.A
To Be Continued Poet's Corner Nostalgia at American House
A fragment from a memoir describes a repaired but disappointing interior of an old house, with worn carpets and a crude dumb waiter, contrasted by some modern comforts like hot water and telephones. The piece recalls family life on the stairs and parlor, ending with a mother’s recollections and a wartime prayer for peace.
Columbia Honor Roll announced for Columbia Grade School
The fifth six weeks honor roll is released listing students by grade. Sixth Grade includes Lee Jeffers and Betty Jane, Fifth Grade names Alan Halliday Johnny Starkey Helen Caldwell Lise Schaffer Edith Shaffer, Fourth Grade lists Alan Harvey Keith Nelson Ruth Powelson Billy Yorke Mary Jeffers Georgie Me comas, Third Grade features Junior Rade an Freddie Yorke Jane Cald wel, Second Grade Marilyn Turner Ivan Halliday, First Grade Janet Turner Norma Yorke Shirley Lowe Carl Crab ree Theodore Rupert Janet Jef fers.
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Columbia
Lee Jeffers
Betty Jane
Alan Halliday
Johnny Starkey
Helen Caldwell
Lise Schaffer
Edith Shaffer
Alan Harvey
Keith Nelson
Ruth Powelson
Billy Yorke
Mary Jeffers
Georgie Mecomas
Junior Radean
Freddie Yorke
Jane Caldwel
Marilyn Turner
Ivan Halliday
Janet Turner
Norma Yorke
Shirley Lowe
Carl Crabree
Theodore Rupert
Janet Jeffers
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National Dispatch
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Elks
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Julie
Mama
Cole
Pals
Celestial Gate
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Heaven
Eleanor Ruth Nbease
Minersville
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