Pearl Harbor study calls for full policy accountability
Washington columnist argues that while military blame is debated, responsibility rests with Congress and the executive for pacific defense under Roosevelt. The piece urges disclosure of Army Navy histories, diplomacy with Britain and Japan, and the need for integrated military and diplomatic strategy to prevent future failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Halsey
Japan
United States
Pacific
House
Senate
Army
Navy
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Atlantic
Singapore
Pearl Hornor
Macarthur
Philippines
Manila
Great Britain
America
Britain
Europe
Mr. Roosevelt
Subscription Rates for Carrier and Mail Readers
Rates listed for carrier subscriptions three years 713.00 six weeks and weekly options. Ohio mail rate shows one year 850 with months 23.50 and other weekly figures. Outside Ohio two year 10.00 and months 5.60 plus 25 cents weekly. special world service 31.60 yearly. Includes notes on acceptance by The Messenger and printing paper policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
the Messenger
Office Ag
Act
Sen National Representatives
Jobo W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Cleveland
Athens Post
Nightmare Keeps Brock From Thayer in Strange Morning
In a hospital world of lingering pain Brock awakens alone to find Thayer missing. He reflects on blame and trust as Thayer confronts his cold reception and the weight of a promise to stay together. The drama ends with unresolved tension as the couple faces truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock
Thayer
Thiyer
Mrs. Kittridge
President Truman's Pearl Harbor blame slanted and misguided
The statement argues the Pearl Harbor disaster was the fault of officials in power, not the public. It singles out Franklin D. Roosevelt as responsible, accusing him of withholding crucial war knowledge and letting political aims override national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Far East
Japan
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mussolini
Hitler
Pacific
Diary Revelations Put Pearl Harbor Blame Higher Up
Revelations from Secretary of War Stimson’s diary suggest the blame for Pearl Harbor lies beyond Army and Navy fault. The ten point ultimatum was known by Roosevelt Hull and Marshall, while others were left in the dark. The diary hints the timing and disclosure shaped by high level decisions ahead of Japan’s surrender news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
Cock Robin
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Marshall
China
Japan
Bringing Them Home Wartime story of Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth
The article contrasts the famed liners Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth with the vast number of American ships ferrying home troops from Europe. It notes the great Queens receive publicity, but most veterans travel aboard converted Liberties Victories C-type freighters and tankers. These ships, while slower and plainer, perform the essential task at lower cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pleats and Shirrings Stir Washington War Textiles Talk
Peter Edson reports from Washington on wartime textile controls. Industry advisory committees clash over returning pleats tucks and shirings, with WPB L-85 and L-55 rules debated as postwar demand grows while Paris fashion looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Marquis of Queensbury
ORDEN
A. C
Athletic Club
Washington
WPB
Paris
Athens area churches offer varied Sunday services
Athens area churches list multiple schedules including First Methodist special programs for children and youth viewing a film Hawaii Our New Horizon at 9 15 a m and a sermon Partners In a Noble Aim at 10 30 a m with Rev Harold Kellogg. Christian Science Church notes Sunday School at 9 30 a m and service at 10 45 a m with lessons on Christ Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Churen School
Hawaii
Harold F. Kellogg
Jenny Sue Rousey
Pam
Wate Vanes Board
Ds. Green. Aresioe
Carl Loneley
Southeast Asia
William Shepherd
Christian Science
Christ Jesus
Moses
Jesus Christ
Albany Methodist Charge
Albany
Temple
Snowville
Alexander Presbyterian Bible School
J. BR. Gentry
Christian
Stewart Pilgrim Holiness
Endeavor
Helen W. Tatmann
Church OF Nazarene
Drell H. Goff
Fairgrounds
Athens
Pilgrim Holiness Sunday School
Young People's Meeting
Church OF God
Jerald R. Pirkey
Christ the Annointed
Fern M. France
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Elmer G. Roessner
Christ
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Lenora Chappelaer
First St
Chesterbill
Youth Fellowship
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Tueaday
NEW England Presbyterian Sunday School
First Christian Bible School
E. A. Davis
Joe B. Maffett
C. EB. Hefti
Wiliam Ruston
Athens County Fair oil and water color winners noted
Mrs. Walter Baird led with six firsts and six seconds in oil and water color at the Athens County Fair. Visitors included Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Sprague and Rising Sun Indiana guests. Teens attended fairs in Columbus and relatives in Columbus. Church notices and local events fill the Chronicle pages with horse show results and Sunday services across Danville, Amesville, and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Baird
Athens County
J. R. Sprague
C. H. Dennis
Rising Sun
Ind
Ted Sprague
Indiana
Mrs. Dennis
V J Day verses from Henry Leach of Logan Ohio
Poet's Corner presents a reader contributed verse from Henry Leach of Logan Ohio praising V J Day. The piece salutes Allied soldiers and condemns Japan, urging liberty and justice to prevail and invoking divine guidance.
Licensed To Marry In Gallia County
Gallia County Probate Court issued five marriage licenses on Monday. Recipients include Ralph E. Oiler and Elsie M. Petrie. Dennis Cragg and Jennie Darst. Richard E. Lewis and Elma Swartz. George E. Sanborn and La Donna McDonald. Wayne Matthews and Ethel Chiki. Names include soldiers, teachers, and natives of Vinton Patriot Mason Kanawha Athens counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ralph E. Oiler
Vinton
Walter Oiler
Elsie M. Petrie
Patriot
Clyde Petrie
Dennis Cragg
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
iWayne Matthews
Ethel Chiki
WAINWRIGHT RISES AS SYMBOL IN TOKYO BAY SURRENDER
War Today recounts General Jonathan M. Wainwrights journey from captivity in a Chinese camp to a central role in the surrender of Japan aboard the Missouri. The article notes his humility, the mixed emotions about honor, and MacArthurs invitation that could help him accept his place in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Uncle Sam
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Japan
Manchuria
Corregidor
Tokyo Bay
Wainwright
Administration
War Department
Hom
Ina
General Staff School
War College
MacArthur
Missouri
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David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Peter Edson
Athens Area Church Services
Church OF Good Shepherd
Frederick B. Atkinson
Cincinnati
Church OF Christ
Graham Chapel
Roy Deeter
Hartford Methodist
Graham Station
Letart
Hartford
Addie Marie Grones
C. D. Hopkins
Ir. €. Hopkins
Carolyn
Rachel Hopkins
Topihabee
Mich
Danville
F. R. Beasley
R. D
L. D. Peston
Brown
Joe B. Davis
Nelsonville
Fairplay Chapel
Amesville Presbyterian Sunday School
Joseph
Airline Christian Sunday School
Jesus
Camp Perry
Vereoe Murphy
Dal Murphy
Oscar Fulton
Jack and
Betty
Ironton
Mrs. Fulton
Mrs
F. D. Campbell
Minnie Dean
Washington, D. C
Frank i Dean
Second St
Amesville
Hartford Church OF God
Poet's
Logan, Ohio
Henry Leach
Gallia County
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