Blame for Pearl Harbor Lies With White House Officials
The letter argues President Truman and the White House bore responsibility for Pearl Harbor. It accuses Franklin D. Roosevelt of dominating cabinet posts and withholding critical warnings about danger in the Far East. It likens his leadership to Mussolini and Hitler and asserts timely disclosure could have prevented the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Far East
Japan
White House
Franklin D. Rosse
Armed Forces
Mussolini
Hitler
Pacific
Washington
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Diary Revelations Stir Pearl Harbor Blame Battle
Secretary of War Stimson’s diary excerpts fuel scrutiny of who bore responsibility for Pearl Harbor. Army and Navy officials finger each other while higher authorities face criticism as tensions rise over prior diplomacy and the ten point ultimatum to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
Cock Robin
Zeun
Hig
Niztal
China
Bringing the Home The wartime story of Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth
The article argues the two luxury liners were converted for war and shuttled Atlantic convoys, but stresses that most of the war effort relied on numerous American ships like Liberties and freighters. These vessels, less famous than the Queens, perform the vital task of delivering troops and supplies home at lower cost than British leased liners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cme
Atlantic
Vic
Pearl Harbor Study Calls for Full Public Insight
The article argues that understanding Pearl Harbor requires reviewing President Roosevelt's role, diplomatic policy with Britain and Japan, and Congress's prewar decisions. It stresses that aircraft carrier risks, Pacific defense gaps, and miscoordination between military and diplomatic policy shaped the disaster, urging full disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Halsey
Japan
United States
Pacific
House
Senate
Army
Navy
Congress
Committees
Pearl Harbor
Atlantic
Singapore
Davite
MacArthur
Philippines
Manila
Toc
Great Britain
America
Britain
Europe
Alvays
Roosevelt
Ameria
Japam
Pleats and shirring spark postwar fashion debate in Washington
In Washington a debate rages over wartime textile controls as industry leaders fight to preserve pleats, tucks, and shirring. Garment makers fear postwar shortages and easing rules while fashion trends shift with Paris influence, affecting women’s wear from coats to gowns.
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Marquis of
Queensbury
L-Ss
Indus
Wom
A. C
Warren’s
A.C
Washington
Paris
Americe Pere
Area church services announce schedules and programs
Athens area churches list Sunday schedules with Bible readings and sermons. First Methodist outlines film showing Hawaii Our New Horizon for children, sermon Partners in a Noble Arm, and choir solo. Other congregations include Alexander Presbyterian and Amesville Methodist with prayers, Bible study, and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Hawaii
Our New Horizon
Harold F. Kellogg
Jenny
Sue Rousey
WSC
WSCS
D. B. Green
Carl Wessley
Southeast Asia
William Shepherd
Pilgrim Holiness and Church Notices on War and Worship
A collage of church notices lists services and events from Stewart Pilgrim Holiness and multiple area churches. It notes preaching by Rev. Helen W. Tatmann and Rev. Dreil H. Goff, Sunday School times, evening services, and an annual picnic at Fairgrounds on Sept. 1, plus church board and youth meetings. Also includes Graham Chapel, Athens Pilgrims Holiness, Church of Christ, First Church of God, Central Ave. Methodist, Danville Pilgrim, Hartford Methodist, and Chesterhill Methodist notices with service times, sermon topics, and midweek activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Sunday School
Christ Jesus
Moses
Jesus Christ
Hartford Church OF God
Albany Methodist
Albany
Pearl Chapel
Messinger
Temple
Uspal Bach
Snowville
Fairgrounds
First Church OF God
Jerald R. Pirk
Chris
Fern M. France
Pam
Central Ave. Methodist Church School
Elmer G. Roessner
Christ
Church School
Woman's Society of Choice
Lenore Purlaeh
First St
Danville Pilgrim Bible School
Eleanore Davis
Evan& Ice Service
Earl Fachenschwanz
S. Prayer and Praise
R. D. Brown
Chesterhill Methodist
Japan
Society of Christian Service
Athens County Fair honors in oil and water color awards
Mrs. Walter Baird won six firsts and six seconds at the Athens County Fair oil and water color awards. Guests from Indiana visited, relatives traveled, and local families attended exhibitions including horse shows and rifle honors. Church notices and wartime poems accompany community updates quoting Henry Leach of Logan.
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Walter Baird
Athens County
Praine
F. R. Beasley
L. D. Poston
Athens
Joe B. Davis
Nelsonville
Licensed To Marry In Gallia County
Five marriage licenses were issued by the probate court on Monday to couples in Gallia County. Ralph E. Oiler and Elsie M. Petrie. Dennis Craig and Jennie Darst. Richard E. Lewis and Elma Swartz. George E. Sanborn and La Donna McDonald. Wayne Matthews and Ethel Chiki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ralph E. Oiler
Spldier
Vinton
Walter Oiler
Elsie M. Petrie
Patriot
Clyde Petrie
Dennis Craig
Pt. Pleasant
Jennie Darst
Earl Darst
Mason County
W. Va
Richard E.lewis
Cheshire
Charles Lewis
Elma Swartz
Kanawha’ County
George E. Sanborn
Athens
R. No
la Donna McDonald
Athens County
Wayne Matthews
Ethel Chiki
Nightmare Return Too Much For Brock and Thayer
In the hospital before dawn Brock wakes to find Thayer gone and feels betrayed by her. He confronts memories of their fragile marriage as Thayer faces his cold withdrawal and his mother’s meddling. The morning scene shifts to Brock and Mrs Kittridge outside, reopening old tensions. The tale ends with strained talk about trust and blame as tension tightens.
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Brock
Thayer
Mughter
Mrs. Kittridge
Wainwright's Rise From Prison to Tokyo Bay Hero Spotlight
War Today profiles General Jonathan M. Wainwright, released from a Manchurian camp after Corregidor surrender, en route to Japan. The piece notes his humility, lingering self‑doubt, and the American public’s view of him as a hero despite his reluctance. It highlights his presence at the Missouri surrender aboard the battleship and MacArthur’s efforts to help him reconcile with his role.
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Sam
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Japan
Manchuria
Corregidor
Tokyo Bay
Wainwright
Administration
War Department
Mark Wainwright
Homma
MacArthur
Missouri
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David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Peter Edson
Hel &P
Athens Area Church Services
Alexander Presbyterian Bible School
J. R. Gentry
Christian Endeavor
First Christian Bible School
A .Davis
L Toe B. Maffett
C. E. Heft
William Ruston
Amesville
Church OF Good Shepherd
Frederick
Atkinson
Cincinnati
Poet's Corner
Graham Chapel
Roy Deeter
Pilgris Holiness
Q. M. Awe
Young People's Meeting
Church OF Christ Bible Study
Hartford
J. R. Sprague
C. H. Dennis
Hising Sun
Ind
Ted Sprague
Indiana
Mrs Dennis
Addie Marie Grones
Columbus
Ohio State Bair
2. D. Hopkins
A ¢ Ho Carolxyn
Rachel Hopkins
Topinabee, Mich
Fairplay Chapel Bible School
En Companys L
Perry
Coe Murphy
Dal Murphy
Amesville Presbyterian Sunday School
Joseph
Oscar Fulton
NEW England Presbyterian Epidney
Jack and
Betty
Airline Christian Sunday School
S. m
Jesus
Minnie Dean
Washing C
Mrs
Frank
Dees iDsan
Henry Leach
Logan, Oh
Gallia County
Dewitt MacKenzie
By Galbraith
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