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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1945

Page

6

Japan's war aims and world domination plan revealed

The piece compiles Japanese statements and allied analyses detailing aims to destroy American power, establish a Greater East Asia sphere, and enforce peace on Japan's terms. It cites voices from Tokyo and propaganda outlets, linking early 1931 Manchuria actions to a century-long conquest narrative.

Pacific Pearl Harbor Port Arthur United States Great Britain Japan Singapore Philippines Manchuria Isler League (of Nations Germany Takaish Michi Nippon America Britain East Asia Massayuki Tani Italy Hideo Ohira Army Etsuzo Kurihara Naval Imperial Headquarters

Gije Athens Messenger Established 1832

Publication details list Gije Athens Messenger publishing history from 1832 to 1928 with weekly afternoon edition and Saturday morning issue by Messenger Publishing Co. Gordon K. Bush publisher, Charles B. Harr managing editor. Includes association memberships, copyright policy, subscription rates, and imprint notices.

W. Bush EHE Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles B. Harr Américan Newspaper Pubishers Association Audit Bureau of Circulations Ohio Newae Dsper Association Associated Piess Eg Press Repub

Come Home to Roost on Coal and War Labor Policy

A reader decries Ickes and Patterson for seeking 30 000 more miners and Army releases to boost wartime coal output. The piece blames government policy for labor shortages, mechanization, and wage controls, arguing workers could meet needs with longer weeks and less political interference. It condemns bureaucratic solutionism and calls for responsibility by workers and employers alike.

Ickes Patterson America Ss Toplaint

Migration of Marginal Workers as Postwar Jobs Shift

Early federal surveys show unskilled workers including station operators and housemaids planning to move as postwar demand shifts. Many displaced workers expect to return to local family enterprises or farming, while others anticipate tougher competition from returning soldiers.

Chrsti Crall Basin

Japanese inquires spark war troop movement forecast

Washington reports indicate Tokyo broadcasts claim American troop movements across the Atlantic and Pacific are being watched. The Japanese estimate 40 divisions or about 600,000 men could be available for a 1945 invasion, citing transport needs and shifts from Europe to the Far East. The War Department remains silent on plans and timing to avoid tipping off the enemy.

Washington War Department Chin Pullman Tokyo Tokyo Radio Japan Okinawa Europe East Asia United States Pacific Philippines China Normandy Far East High Command America Army MacArthur Congress

Wage policy tweaks loom as war ends stir debate

Peter Edson surveys anticipated shifts in wage policy and price controls in Washington. Officials may bend the Little Steel Formula without breaking it, using wage and price adjustments to mask policy changes while preserving appearances, with labor leaders wary of new CPA price rules and 1942 pricing echoes.

Washington Truman Office of Economic, Stabilization Office of Force Administration War Labor Board WLE OFS OPA Washiriz WLB CPA Tsme

New Assistant Pastor Named for Chauncey Area

Chauncey area churches announce Rev. Richard Wilcox of Sylvan ia Ohio will join as assistant minister after Rev. Glaze Thompson's departure. Wilcox will enter Ohio University next semester while serving the Churches of Christ at Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge Trimble and Chauncey. A Millfield board meeting preceded official Chauncey and Trimble meetings set for 7 pm tonight and tomorrow night respectively.

Chauncey Church of Christ Glaze Thompson Columbus Richard Wilcox Sylvania Ohio Ohio University Churches of Christ Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge Trimble

Birthday Dinner for Jimmy McDonald Fourth Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDonald hosted a birthday dinner in The Plains for their son Jimmy’s fourth anniversary. Guests included the McDonalds family, the Buffingtons, the Keetons, and other relatives with gifts, a cake baked by Aunt Marcelle Buffington, refreshments, and party games.

Chauncey Wal Tee McDonald The Plains Jimmy Marcelle Buffington Sammy Billy George Keeton Robert, Rue Ruth Ann Margaret Alice Carol Sue Alice Keeton Walter McDonald

Mrs Brookins Hosts Millfield Needle Club Meeting

Chauncey Chauncey Mrs Guy Brook hosts the Millfield Needle Club at her Converse Street home. Bertha Sanders led the business session with Thelma Jean assisting in refreshments. Attendees included Bertha Sanders Eda Heffken Elizabeth Robinett Jessie Fulton Edith McDaniel Kathryn McDaniel Donna Thomas Ida Hil Olive Brookins Anita Brookins and Thelma Jean Brookins.

Chauncey Guy Brook Millfield Needle Club Converse St Bertha Sanders Thelma Jean Donna Thomas Circle Hill Eda Heffken Elizabeth Robinett Jessie Fulton Edith McDaniel Kathryn McDaniel Ida Hil Olive Brookins Mabel Sisson Anita Nellie Brooke Fins

Esther Class Holds Meeting Friday Night at Mill Street Home

Chauncey Methodist Esther Class met Friday night at Mrs Nell Jorden's home on Mill Street. Clase President Mrs Elizabeth Boling led devotions and treasurer Laura Russell reported finances. Next gathering will be at Mrs Helen Nicholson's Mill Street home. Social hour followed. Present were Mrs Elizabeth Boling Mrs Winnie Skinner Mrs Helen Nicholson Mrs Laura Russell and Mrs Nell Jorden.

Chauncey Esther Chauncey Methodist Church Nell Jorden Mill St. Clase Elizabeth Boling Laura Russell Helen Nicholson Mill St Winnie Skinner

Furlough Ends for Pvt Arthur Henderson

Chauncey resident Pvt Arthur Henderson ends a furlough to return to duty in Miami Florida. He served overseas two years and was a German prisoner for several months during World War II. His parents are Mr and Mrs James Henderson and family.

Chauncey Pvt Arthur Henderson James Henderson Miami Fla Gereman

John Thomas Sweeney 71 Dies at Home in Hollister

John Thomas Sweeney age 71 died Sunday at his Hollister home after weeks of illness. He returned from Columbus hospital two weeks ago. Survived by wife Anna and children John Jr Cleveland Dom Barberton Hugh Reuben Ellen Gayton Nancey Mingus and two sons deceased. Also survived by brothers Pat Arch and 17 grandchildren including one killed in Italy. Funeral Wednesday 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Church Rev Fr Yocke officiating. Burial New Lexington. Body at home for visitation.

Glouster John Thomas Sweeney Hollister Columbus Anna John, Jr Cleveland Dom Barberton Hugh Reuben Ellen Gayton Nancey Jane Mingus Pat Arch Italy Holy Cross Church E. Yocke New Lexington

Glouster I Personal Notes Highlights Local Teens

Donna Brown and Margie Bryson spent the weekend in Glouster after working in Columbus the summer. Both plan to finish high school next year while Donna stays in Ohio and Margie remains two weeks longer. Mr and Mrs Frank Butts hosted them. Mr M W Butts, Frank’s brother, is from Coshocton. Mrs Shearley Worthrop received a letter from her son Johannes Northrop now in Belgium reporting he stood guard for President Truman in Germany, during his World War I service.

Donna Brown Margie Bryson Columbus Donna Margie Glouster Frank Butts M. W. Butts Coshocton Butts Shearley Worthrop Johannes Northrop Belgium Truman Germany

Former Corning Resident Maurice Henry Glouster Dies

Maurice Henry Glouster of Edmore Michigan died Friday evening in an Ann Arbor hospital. He was a former Corning resident leaving a wife Bertha Shepard Henry and six sons in military service. He also left a brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be held in Edmore on Tuesday afternoon.

Gloustex Maurice Henry Ednore Mich Ann Arbor Corning Bertha Shepard Henry Donald U. S. Army India Bill Luzon Manila Jefferson Barracks Harold George Lansing John Henry Glouster Clara Snowden Ava Henry Marta Flemming iMona Jean Shepard

Davis Family Reunion Noted at State Park

Jacksonville observers report a Davis family reunion at the state park. Among attendees were Mr. and Mrs. James Bane of Warren married recently. other relatives include Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis and daughter Arlene, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, Mrs. John Altman, Mrs. William Hilt and sister, Miss Anna Rasp, and Bertha Hilt with her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. Bane, from Warren, recently discharged from the Army after overseas service with the 17th Airborne Division, and his bride, now a Warren resident, were married August 1 by Rev. Delbert Mills in Buckeye Lake cottage. The Banes will reside in Warren.

Davis Jacksonville State Park James Bane Warren Russell Davis Arlene Robert Miller Frank Davis John Altman William C. Hilt Adda McDonald Anna Rasp Bertha Hilt

Birthday Party for Levida Rose Forgoress

Mrs. Frank Forgoress hosted a birthday party Thursday evening August 2 for her daughter Levida Rose Forgoress. Attendees included Steve Forgoress William Horder Steven Forgorress and Linda Rose Forgoress with icet tea and two birthday cakes. Frank Forgoress, serving with the 32nd Red Arrow Infantry Division, sent souvenirs from Luzon.

Glouster Frank Forgoress Levida Rose Steve Forgoress William Horder Steven Forgoress Sharon Kay Forgoress Linda Rose Forgoress Pic Luizon 32Nd “Red Arrow

Kaslers To Entertain Members Of Class

The Men’s Sunday School class of the Church of Christ will meet at the country home of Mr and Mrs Archie Kasler on Thursday evening. Attendees may arrive after 6 o’clock or later in the evening. Horseshoe pitching will be the main entertainment for the men with other activities for families. The invitation extends to the families of class members.

Glouster Church of Christ Archie Kasler Easler

Attendees at Funeral of Mrs. Hannah Hall

Distances gathered for the service included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smoot and Mr. William Cox with Ed and Dorothy Rider, Mrs. Edgar Hall and daughter Joan, Clarence Hall and his three children Eddie Rosalie and Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. George Hinn of Newark Ohio, Mrs. Nancey Boyer of Hamden and Pvt. Albert R. Davis from a camp in Arkansas.

Glouster Hannah Hall Richard Smoot William Cox Ed Rider Springfield Edgar Hall Joan Clarence Hall Eddie Rosalie Dorothy George Hinn Newark Ohio Nancey Boyer Hamden Albert R. Davis Arkansas

Pase of social events and alumni at Ohio University

The piece lists a West tour by Dean Irma E Voigt and Dr Edith Wray of Ohio University, a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs Harry McKinstry in Huntington, and visits by Margaret Mary Josten in Parkersburg. It notes a summer school picnic at the state hospital grounds with Washington County students and a farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs Ned J Wolfe before their trip to Ft Lauderdale Florida.

Irma E. Voigt Edith Wray Ohio University West Panama@ Canal Roy Deissle Huntington W.va Harry McKinstry Washington County State Hospital Washington County Sun W. H. Webb Martella Edward C. Sentoss Ned J Wolfe Wolfe Ft. Lauderdale, Frs

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