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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1945
Page
16
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In the Archer home a mock wedding is staged with Corliss and her father approaching the improvised altar as Uncle George directs. A telegram sparks a chase, Mr. Archer pursues Pringle across hall and porch while Louise plays the piano and Mrs. Pringle braces for the confrontation.
An analysis notes how the Franklin D. Roosevelt clan quickly withdrew from public attention after his era. Scandals around Elliott Roosevelt’s loans, a revived cabinet, and limited memorials show the nation moving on. My Day columns persist but public interest fades.
The column notes varied guesses on ending the war with Japan, from 60 to 90 days to end of 1945, while U S stockpiles surge. It argues against overconfidence, discusses Pacific naval strength and potential invasion risks, and warns of deep-seated Japanese resolve and anti white supremacy sentiment fueling resistance.
The 4 chain of grocery stores offers a 33,000 prize to the poultryman who develops a chicken with a broader breast and more white meat. The piece laments the old fashioned single breasted fowl once common in groceries and on Sunday tables.
The British Youth Advisory Council backs introducing an American style drug store for youths in England. The proposal aims to provide a controlled space for teenagers, sparking debate on British character post blitz and wartime pressures.
David Lawrence reviews how Pacific command will differ from Europe. He notes the invasion of Japan must be a joint Army Navy effort with no supreme Pacific commander. Nimitz leads naval operations while MacArthur commands landing troops. Eisenhower experience not transferable. The U S joint chiefs of staff oversee unified planning with allied coordination and regional voices considered.
A Washington report analyzes why OPA failed to roll back clothing costs and how cotton textiles face worker shortages, low ceilings, and wage pressures. It notes 18 percent drop in textile production since 1943, shifts to war jobs, and Bankhead Amendment effects on prices as mills seek pricier fabrics.
Mrs Fete Tasko and baby Bruce Edward visit with Mr and Mrs John Southerton while many locals share weekend small talk. Wide network includes army furloughs, family visits in Athens Glouster Dayton Nelsonville Salem and Columbus with graduations and 4H Club outings noted.
Murray City column discusses Professor Harold Laski head of the Labour policy board and his unusual role as a policy spokesman amid Attlee at Potsdam. It notes nationalization plans for Bank of England coal mines transport and iron and steel, and records local society updates and visits.
London reports the Wright Brothers biplane used by Wilbur Wright for the 1903 Kitty Hawk flight is expected to be returned to the United States this year Morris J B Davy of the Science Museum said no date is set for the return
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Delia Dorsey and Mr. Arthur Cornwell. A Friday benefit bridge at Athens Country Club drew Girl Scout patrons with prizes won by Mrs. Thor Olson and Miss Al ice Stowell. First Methodist host Sacred Song festival with hymn display. 60 years ago League of Women Voters trip through local plants.
A terse note from SGT Anne Inscho of Company 10 Fort Des Moines Iowa asks to move on from a short romance. The fragment mentions a hasty kiss and departure with laughter, indicating a quick exit.
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