Reflection on War Aftermath and National Responsibility
David Lawrence argues the end of the war cannot bring happiness while the fate of the cruiser Indianapolis looms and many have died. He urges truth over propaganda, accountability for past missteps, and collective effort to prevent future wars through responsible media, government, and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indianapolis
Army
Navy
Japan
China
Manchuria
League of Nations
United Nations
Henry Ll. Stimson
Philippines
Roosevelt
Pacific
Cane
Felo
Messenger looks at subscription rates and public forum debate
The piece lists subscription prices for The Messenger in various regions and ads a reader letter from Mollie Brown at Glouster criticizing the editor and FDR. It reflects wartime politics and nesting disputes, noting wide circulation and urging readers to continue supporting the paper.
Give Her Medal For Bravery Letter to the Forum
Dan Smith of Athens RD 2 writes Aug 10 praising Agnes Clark as the sole Messenger reader to bravely defend Roosevelt and the poor. He urges a bravery medal for Clark and to place her at the head of the Army for speaking truth despite posthumous criticism of the late president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Agnes Clark
Messenger
Roosevelt
Mrs. Clark
Dan Smith
Athens
ALL RIGHT FOR WAR AND THE COMING CONFLICT
Editorial argues Americans reject military autocracy after World War II. It warns civilians suffered from wartime power, cites autocratic officers, and predicts retired soldiers returning to civilian life will demand limits on the army and navy and push reconversion planning.
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Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
Editorial proposes youth volunteer occupation forces for Germany and Japan
An editorial suggests forming occupation forces from young volunteers aged 18 to 25 to staff occupied Germany and Japan. It argues such troops could be drawn from unmarried veterans, offered higher pay for multi year service, and kept engaged through recreation and education programs with no preliminary training required. The piece notes the occupation could last years or generations and asks if a better plan exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
United Nations
Keeping Pace in Athens Reflects on Town Progress
Visitors call Athens a crossheads town, noting scenic surroundings yet a dilapidated main street. They question water softening, internal transport, and dining options as they compare pace with Ohio University and broader times.
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Athens
Ohio University
the Times
Food for Europe Urges More Canning and Aid
President Truman warns of world hunger and urges maximum mobilization of aid. The nationwide Community Canning Program, organized by UNBRA, the U S Office of Education, Camp Fire Girls and Girl Scouts, collects surplus farm and garden produce for shipment to war devastated nations. Households are urged to can 10 percent more vegetables to prevent a winter famine among non German victims of war.
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Europe
Truman
UNBRA
U. S. Office of Education
Camp Fire Girls
Girl Scouts
America
Washington Letter on wartime end and legal status
Douglas Larsens Washington Letter discusses when World War I and World War II formally end, the ambiguities of presidential proclamations versus treaties, and how laws like the Soldier and Sailor Civil Relief Act and Espionage Act govern service and authority. It explores how the duration of war, declared end, and emergency powers interact, with quotes and reflections on official termination. Mary Baker Eddy quote included.
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Washington
Syuman
Jon Boe
Congress
U. S
Through Japanese Eyes in War and Honor
A historical overview contrasts Japanese bravery and ruthless discipline with Western views of the enemy. It cites Shinto beliefs, Bushido ethics, and urged death over surrender, noting mass actions, propaganda, and quotes from Tokyo sources describing ceremonial execution and wartime devotion.
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Thei
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Tokyo
Bushido
Soul of
Japan
Iby Inazo Nitobe
Kyo
University
Yasuo
VACATION NOTES AND FRIENDS VISIT ACROSS YEARS
Reed of memories shows Bean and Mrs McCracken and Prof and Mrs Mc Laughlin at Virginia Beach. Miss McCune hosted Miss Kingsland. Mr Roberts heads to Cleveland to visit his parents Rev and Mrs FE Roberts. Clutter stays with Griffin in Carrotton. The 20 year segment recalls Mr and Mrs Wolfe hosting farewell dinner for a move to Ft Lauderdale.
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Bean
T. C. McCracken
George McLaughlin
Virginia Beach
Mary McCune
Amy Kingsland
Carl Roberts
Cleveland
Mr. Roberts
Oscar FE Roberts
Arthur A. Wolfe
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
W. H. Jewett
Joseph E. Jewett
Buffalo
WN. Y
Marie E. Jewett
Truman discusses Jewish state in Palestine plan
President Truman said the government is discussing with Britain a Jewish national state in Palestine. He voiced that as many Jews as feasible should be settled there and warned any solution must be reached diplomatically with the British and Arab peoples. He stressed peaceable means and opposed deploying half a million U.S. soldiers to enforce peace.
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Washington
Truman
Palestine
Salvage Work Will Be Continued in Nation
Cincinnati report quotes Harold W. W. Nichols, chairman of the Ohio State Salvage committee, urging continuation of salvage efforts until officials say shortages in paper, tin, and fats are remedied. Wichels notes the need to ship food and supplies to Europe and the Pacific for months, requiring paper for cartons and tin containers for food and medical supplies.
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Cincinnati
Harold W.W. Nichols
Ohio State Salvage Committee
Wichels
Europe
Pacific
Whose Ox Is Gored War Today
Dewitt MacKenzie argues that postwar world order depends on how the Allies remake peace after Japan’s defeat. He says victory ends Japanese aggression and Germany’s threat, enabling a fresh peace structure built by the Big Three through the new United Nations security framework. He cautions against internal discontent and warns that dispute among the Allies could threaten stability.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Japan
Britain
Tommy Atkins
Nippon
Germany
Adam
United Nations Security Organization
America
Russia
Ohio draft to rely on 18 year olds for quota
In Columbus Lt. Col. Carl W Wahl head of the manpower division said most of Ohio’s peacetime draft quota must be met with 18 year olds. He described the new registrants as about all that’s left in the 18 to 26 group and the only available segment.
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the Messenger
Clark
Europe
Roosevelt
Frank Donovan Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
Carl W. Wahl
State Selective Service
Wahl
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Christ
Earth
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Mollie Brown
Food For Europe
Douglas Larsen
Mary Baker Eddy
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Sapaniee
Dept. of Education
Tokyo Radio
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Tolischus
Carolyn Clutter
Olive Griffin
Carrotton
H. W. Link
Bite
P. E. Hixson
Edward
Sarepta Miller
Ruggles’ Beach
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By Galbraith
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