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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1945
Page
4
Washington dispatch argues Japan may seek to preserve industrial capacity and hope for a short occupation while counting on American fatigue. The piece outlines a theory that Japanese leaders expect to surrender but delay full compliance, betting on reduced Allied occupation and future influence as reconstruction proceeds.
The Army Medical Corps notes that more wounded soldiers reached American theater hospitals than those treated for diseases in Europe and the Pacific. Strict disease prevention, vermin destruction, clean water, and rapid medical care saved thousands, offering a peace‑time blessing from wartime progress and longer, healthier lives.
In April 1942 Brock Kittridge returns home with plans to marry Thayer Thayer vows to wait and keep their bond pure. They share a long kiss on Drumhead Hill before agreeing to tell Brock's mother and prep for a future together. A tense dinner with Brock's mother and Aunt Hildreth ends with Thayer choosing to stay with Miss Mary as Brock departs. The couple affirm their intent to marry and build a life together after the war.
The piece argues wartime bureaus will persist well after peace, driven by political jobs and budgetal inertia. It notes agencies lingered during the recent low mood, spending vast sums amid a strong boom, and predicts only public pressure will end their survival, not voluntary liquidation.
The piece argues that state socialism under Roosevelt era policy threatens coal mines and jobs. It claims federal planners favor hydroelectric projects over coal, despite cheaper power from private plants, risking further losses in coal regions like the Hocking Valley. It warns of growing distress as postwar private industry aims to preserve employment.
Even as victors we lose heavily in this war and the heaviest toll is among those with the highest bodily vigor and mental skills. Partial compensation comes through rehabilitation of wounded veterans and education for interrupted careers, but full amends wait for a generation trained to replace the sacrificed scientific and technical readership. American preeminence requires discovery and development through education of all people.
Douglas Larsen outlines how office furnishings signal status in government. Desks, rugs, phones, and a conference table mark progression from secretary to top official, with the eventual symbol a prominent desk setup and multicolored rugs. The piece ends with a quotation about leadership from Thomas Dreier.
The editor notes space limits under newsprint rationing require concise letters. A letter cannot appear in full due to the shortened length. readers are invited to comment briefly while preserving the writer's opinion.
A letter from Mrs. William Hixson of Athens criticizes an editor for praising Mr. Roosevelts death and urges public respect for the dead. She argues for forgiveness, condemns the attempted political use of wartime events, and compares to Lincoln. She calls for more prayer for the living and wiser editorial topics.
The writer rebukes harsh language aimed at Roosevelt and Dewey, questions the New Deal, and criticizes the critic from Hollister. The letter mentions Thomas Dewey and wartime policies, along with a note about professional symbols like the chef hat and Diane de Poitiers.
General MacArthur presents a firm calm to Japanese delegates in Manila as preliminary surrender talks proceed. He aims to disarm Japan physically and mentally while signaling decisive occupation plans for the home islands and rapid deployment of troops to ensure a stable peace.
Mansfield's Westinghouse appliance division plans to resume production soon. Electric irons to washers will be manufactured again at the plant this month and in early September, according to plant spokesmen.
The War Department will study the German V-2 rocket and weapons Germany used to threaten Britain. Tests will occur at White Sands in southern New Mexico under Col. Harold R. Turner, with 240 railcars delivering parts and about 100 complete bombs sans explosive loads.
POMEROY Boy Scout Troop of Rutland received its charter Sunday at the Scout cabin near Chester. Members from Pomeroy Middleport and Rutland attended along with Kinshuta District Council leaders. Scout Executive Montoya of Parkersburg presented the charter and Rev. Mr. Schmidt Rutland Methodist minister accepted it. About 20 scouts took part in the weekend camping supervised by Montoya with Mrs Montoya handling meals.
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