Partisanship in State Department Threatens Postwar Policy
David Lawrence argues that a bipartisan approach is essential within the State Department to avoid partisan manipulation of foreign policy. He warns that politicizing ambassadors and officials risks undermining peace efforts and the United Nations charter implementation, urging nonpartisan leadership and expanded, experienced staffing.
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Washington
Department of State
Congress
Senate
United States
Department of Peace
Tokyo
Department of State New
Truman-Byrnes
Repubican
Truman
State Department
Homecoming Brings Tension and Healing Forces
In Athens area, Brock Kittridge returns with support from his wife Thayer and mother-in-law Emma as family members rally around his recovery after a fall. The narrative follows arrivals at the house, Thayer's uneasy stance, and plans for a community Jobs project and church picnic.
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Thayer
Judson Kittridges
Brock
Emma
Jone
Hildreth
Grandfather
Jesse
Moya
Julie
Way- Side Cathedral
Lee Denney
Earl Estabrook
N. Y
Richard Boyd
Chicago
Jack Williams
River Forest
Franklin King
Nebraska
William James
Duchess County
Pat Houston
Bellaire
Ohio
Nancy Riley
Easton
Dorothy Ely
Cleveland
Blanche Riley
Helen Chappie
Mary Ellen Donley
Vera Jo Pyle
Ed Dewhurst
Nelsonville
Edna Brooks
Dayton
Helen
Nins Stufflevean
Doris
Dorotty Brooks
Dorr Run
Seth Huntley
George Garnett
Keeton
Edith Garner
Margarette Decker
Jimmy Wolfe
Ruth Mackie
Wanda
Glenda
Earl
Albert Campbell
Danetta Bateman
Jeanie Lonberger
Lula Gill
Verna Lou
Shirley Nixon
Joy
Gears
Willa Wooten
Don Mohney
Marjorie Lanning
Mrs. Kittridge
Mrs.Kittridge
Swallowing Camels on Humane War and Nuclear Bombs
The piece questions claims that certain weapons are humane and argues that all mass killing methods, including atomic bombs and conventional bombs, equally violate humanitarian norms. It contends noncombatant death occurs with any weapon and calls for universal illegality of all killing methods rather than selective rules.
Tough stance on Japan shapes postwar negotiations
The article notes American impatience with Japan’s delay tactics in negotiations after World War II. General MacArthur presses for swift action toward Manila and an unconditional surrender. Public sentiment favors decisive treatment of Japan and a clear acknowledgment of defeat by Tokyo.
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Japan
Nps
Douglas MacArthur
Arthur
Impa
Mactent
Manila
Tokyo
MacArthur
Jowest
Rockford Army Spray DDT to Fight Polio
An Army bomber sprayed 4650 pounds of DDT in Rockford to curb polio, targeting houseflies as potential carriers. The experiment aims to reduce infection and could mark a step toward safer health in the broader fight against polio.
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Rockford
Dissent in AP Case Warns of Law bending
Justice Roberts warns AP to operate under court tutelage as the Supreme Court ruling is linked to a decade of bending law to fit theories. The Saturday Evening Post argues the decision could harm the American legal system and asks whether legislation or time can curb the damage to rights and governance.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Associated Press
Roberts
Saturday Evening Post
Veteran job rights clash with union seniority rules
Douglas Larsens Washington Letter discusses postwar reconversion and veteran employment struggles. Unions argue service seniority must pause in new jobs while selective service and government debates seek a court test case. Knutson bill proposes full service seniority for new hires amid wartime veteran return.
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Washington
Regional War Labor Board
Isis
AFL Aditis
War Manpower Commission
Harold Knutson
Minn
House Military Affairs
Knutson
Government, a trust, and its officers as trustees
The government is described as a trust with officers acting as trustees. Both the trust and its trustees are formed to serve the public interest and benefit.
Public Forum Letters On Space Shortage And Rationing
Readers’ letters discuss limited space for public forum content and rationing constraints. Editors note parcels of letters may be shortened to fit, preserving key opinions and the author’s intent.
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Ferwea
Ana
Sowawal
Eshlor
Letters from Union Furnace on postwar military deployments
Mrs. Valire Dickerson asks why veterans with families are kept at home while others who have not seen combat are sent to the Pacific. She questions Army shipping priorities at Fort Bragg and calls for veterans with longer service to be considered.
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the Messenger
Messenger
Pacific
E.T.O
Ata
Fart Bragg
N.C
Daddy
Accross
Valiere
Readers critique editorials on religion and politics
A letter from J. D. Lehew of Gloucester R.D. 4 criticizes forum tone in The Messenger, defending free press while urging respectful discussion. He argues FDR and New Deal belong to history, condemns sensational comments, and praises editorial independence.
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the Messenger
Christ
Messenger
Fdr
Britain’s New Socialist Government Versus Totalitarian Threat
The piece reviews Bevin’s Commons speech aligning Britain after the war with wartime policy, noting continuity with Churchill era positions, opposition to totalitarianism, and the Big Three nations’ cautious approach to European self-determination. It contrasts moderate aims with extremes on both sides and recalls related social events and visits in Athens County society pages.
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Dewitt Mack
Belvin
England
Hevin
Commons
Winston Churchill
Anthony Eden
Begin
Britain
Bevin
Europe
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
Russia
Moscow
London
Washington
Mercy Crew Story From Korea Survives and Sinks
An Allied mercy unit of 22 Americans and Koreans landed at Keijo on Aug 18 and faced threats and ridicule before sinking after taking on 500 gallons of Japanese gasoline. The Japanese refused to release prisoners and instead provided fuel. Emergency legislation allowing women and minors longer hours is set to end Sept 15 under Gov. Frank Nakamura.
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Chengering
Kei
Korea
Keijo
Columbus
Frank Naka
Farm Bureau Advisory Council formed at school
Torch News notes a four meeting and potluck supper Thursday at the school house to organize a Farm Bureau Advisory Council. A program and recreation welcomed all attendees. The Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday with Mrs. Lillie Watson hosting, followed by business and entertainment.
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Farm Bureau Advisory Council
School House
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Lillie Watson
Herald Brewster
Clarksburg
W.va
Virginia Kincade
Frost R. D
Fannie Dewees
Viola Russell
Mary Elizabeth
Halena Gillilan
Brad Gillilan
Dorcas Social Notes: Residents Visit and Travel
Dorcas Social Interest Notes record several local residents visiting relatives and traveling. Returns include Beegle family members from East Sparta and Akron, Loyd Johnson’s Cleveland furlough, and visits by Johnsons, Beegles, Kusmas, Gibbs, and Karr to relatives in Parkersburg Wooster Pittsburgh and other local towns.
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Dorcas
Rush
Beegle
East Sparta
William Blake
Lizzie Bostick
Parkersburg
Tom
Crile Hospital
Cleveland
Loyd Johnson
Nellie Johnson
Betty Beegle
Apple Grove
Faye Fisher
Marion Burroughs
Middle River
Ity Beegle
Georgie Beegle
Pittsburgh
Rena Karr
Carl Theiss
Half Million Japs Ruined by Bombs In Tokyo Radio Report
A Tokyo radio broadcast claimed 480000 Japanese killed injured or homeless from Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs. It cited 160000 casualties in Hiroshima and 120000 in Nagasaki with 200000 left homeless after Hiroshima. Veterans to meet in Columbus Saturday.
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Manila
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
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Douglas Larsen
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G. E. Mitchell
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Fred Weber
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Athens County Red Cross
Athens County
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California
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Torch News
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