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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1944

Page

16

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Subscription rates by carrier are listed for one year and six months with a weekly option. The notice mentions rates for Obio and Casside Obi, and a special weekly service to anywhere in the world. It notes subscriptions outside One accepted as paper supply permits, with offices in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland and a call for obituary and card services.

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Europe in Throes of Postwar Political Upheaval

The war accelerates a sweeping European political shift as left right clashes intensify across Greece Italy Yugoslavia Romania Bulgaria Poland Finland France Belgium and Spain. Monarchies face renewed challenges in several nations while Franco’s Spain and Hungary hover over throne restoration talk. Civil unrest could widen as war ends remove restraints.

Europe Athens Greece Italy Yugoslavia Romania Bulgaria Poland Finland France Belgium Spain Hungary Generalissimo Franco

Nothing Can Stop the New Deal Mandates in 1945

A political column argues that doubling the social security tax is only the start of postwar mandates. It claims the Roosevelt administration will push a sweeping New Deal program funded by taxes and federal spending, with benefits for war workers and unions, tax cuts for lower brackets, credits for foreign trade, and pork-barrel public works, despite voter opposition and taxpayer cost.

Roosevelt Congress America

Protect Them Until Winter Brings Safe Transportation

The piece warns drivers to maintain tires and vehicle parts for winter use, noting millions of tires could last if wisely managed. It laments tire shortages, slow rubber production, and scarce spare parts after wartime shifts, urging steady use of vehicles to ensure essential transport remains on the road.

Systemic failures shielded Pearl Harbor from proper intercepts

David Lawrence argues that no single actor bore responsibility for Pearl Harbor. He details a chain of government constraints that prevented decisive action, including armed forces ordered not to initiate hostilities without Congress approval. The piece condemns the aging rules requiring declared war before mobilization and calls for streamlined U.S. government procedures to deter future sudden attacks.

Washington Pearl Harbor War Navy White House Congress Japan United States America Army War Department

Immigration policy in postwar U S faces tight odds

Peter Edson surveys Congress looming exit and a split view on postwar immigration. Proposals range from total bans to higher quotas to admit refugees, framed by labor needs, humanitarian aims, and Europe’s rebuilding. He notes wartime shortages boosted temporary inflows from Mexico and the Caribbean and warns on a weak bargaining position if burdens are not shared.

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Ohio's Postwar Economic Plan for Growth and Jobs

Ohio's postwar strategy calls for a stable, prosperous economy with steady high-wage employment through coordinated government and private industry effort. Public works should address social needs, provide jobs in downturns, and attract new industries. Emphasis on conservation, reforestation, water control, coal and chemical potential, and a thriving tourism sector aims to build a durable peacetime economy for Ohio.

Paul Herbert Ohio Post War Program Commission Ohio Wei Indust Chip Lake Erie Department of Conservation America

CAP Funds Group Anniversary Marks Growth Year Four

Civil Air Patrol enters its fourth year in service with larger membership and rapid growth. Col. Earle L. Johnson, National Commander, states that more than 125,000 adults and leaders are now active members in CAP.

Civil Air Patrol Earle L. Johnson Cap

Ten Years Ago Piping Blaze At Buckeye Pipe Co

A 500 foot oil line blaze near Monday caused heavy loss to Buckeye Pipe Company. A district meeting program lists dancers from Miss Ishler classes Doa Henry and Marjorie Moler. Chauncey Dover beat The Plains 27 to 23 with players listed. Woodworth, senior of Cincinnati School of Medicine, was guest of his parents in Athens. Officers installed by Athens Masons in new hall included Bechiold Gibbs Morton Williams Palmer Fourht Sams Cooper Duncan Bellows Harper Early. Pittsburgh trip for Notre Dame Carnegie game included U. S. students Shafer Gorham Kahler. France arranged to pay four billion debt to the U S via funding. Funeral services for Judge Henry W Courtvan of Common Pleas in Columbus.

Buckeye Pipe Company Chauncey-Dover the Plains Chauncey Wicholson Daugherty Ross Carter Ossborne Smith Plains Nelson Gramnor Horn Grace Stage Gabriel Phillip Woodworth Cincinnatii School of Medicine E. E. Woodworth Athens Masons of William H. Bechiold Frank T. Gibbs Joshua R. Morton Charles Williams James A. Palmer Richard Fourht Darrel H. Sams J. D. Cooper J. L. Duncan Frank Bellows Forest D. Harper E. N. Early

Civil Air Patrol Expands Training and Aviation Support

The Patrol trained over 200000 in aviation, with adult members near 60000 and cadets exceeding 65000. Cadet growth rose after schools reopened, rising by about 10000 monthly, while CAP expands cadet programs and volunteer instructors for military and pre flight courses. CAP maintains postwar private flying by keeping hometown airports open, having built 81 airports and improved over 100 at no cost to the government, saving planes and crews from disaster and supporting civil aviation and the war effort.

CAP Army Air Forces Air Corps

Pleasant Valley Personal Notices Brief Local Socials

Pleasant Valley notes list visits and guests from Pearl Chapel Athens and Columbus. Cpl Homer Goodin wounded in knee, returning from frontlines in Holy Land to England. Earle Dixon returns from nephew Fred Dixon in Downington. Next Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid meeting set for Friday Dec 15 with all day potluck.

Pleasant Valley Eerl Hanning Pearl Chapel Ann Powers Athens Howard Brooks J. W. Bolin Pearl’ Wood E. A. Dixon Fred Dixon Downington Roy Cline Columbus Alice Cline Arthur Goodin Cpl Homer Goodin Frontines Holyland England J. D. Edens Charleston W. Va Guernsey Pearl Wood Dudley Smith H. M. McKinley Howard Welch Springfield India Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Lola Goodin

Michal and Joel confront a fateful choice over Malachi

In biblical Jerusalem Michal faces Rome’s seizure of Malachi, while Joel accuses her of selling Jonathan’s son. Their tense confrontation deepens when she reveals her loyalty to Plavia and predicts Malachi’s future in Rome. The pair wrestle with duty, love, and ancestral custom as the child’s fate hangs in balance.

Michel Cap Jonathan Herod Sisin Michal Drusus Joel Malachi Rome Joppa Rom Moses Elohim Plavia Jerusalem Judsen Micha Our Land Swidow Tife

Thanksgiving Social At Kanauga Highlights Local Guests

Thanksgiving din ner at the Kanauga school house drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. George Champer, Foster Champer and children from Gallipolis, and many area families. A pie supper raised 50.10 for the USO. Pvt. Charles O Providence returns from Paris Island for a 10 day furlough to visit friends and relatives.

Kanauga Carl Oliver George Champer Foster’ Champer Jack Belle Jane Ann Gallipolis U.S Charles O Eva Lawrence Verne Berridge Leland Berridge F Ic Violet Baker I. D. Harrison M. Harrison Stanley Elmer Jean Northup John Harrison Lancaster Daisy Baker Jane Deem Kananga Gene Shaw Paul Altman Pittsburgh Ira Hall Clendenin W. Va Joe Litchfield Olen J. H. Litchfield Gallipolis Ferry Berkley Wright Eddie Wright Huntington Sheldon Ward Homer Gregg Janice Columbus I. J. Oliver William Messier Walter Duckworth Alfred Lee Charleston Arnold Dickinson Mickey Tommy

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson CAP Funds Chlo ‘Federation of Business Women In Missishler Doa Henry Marjorie Moler Serino Shafer Rex Gorham Paul Kahler Henry W. Court Pleasant Valley Personals By Galbraith
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