Public opinion split over labor power and government aid
David Lawrence argues that the nation faces a choice between economic anarchy and orderly reconversion as labor leaders resist President Truman’s proposed fact finding boards. He warns of fascist tendencies if Congress delays and urges a broad mobilization of public support against blocking groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
United States
Labor
Congress
White House
Truman
Schwellenbach
Gelay
Capitol Hill
Leyte invasion and Pacific island advances detailed
The account covers MacArthur and Nimitz issuing Leyte operation orders for October 20, and rapid Allied landings at Peleliu Angaur and Ulithi. It notes Japanese setbacks, carrier air power, and a decisive naval engagement that crippled Japan as a sea power by October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Quebec
Admiral Leahy
Admiral King
General Arnold
Riate
Nimitz
Admiral Halsey
General MacArthur
Leyte
1St Marine Division
Geiger
IIT Marine Amphibious Corps
81St
Peleliu
Palau
List
Angaur
War Department
Stilwell
China
Claire L. Chennault
Fourteenth Air Force
Philippines
Formosa
Ryukyus
Lingayen Gulf
Chennault
Ulithi
Morotai
Halmahera
Japan
Pacific
Eleventh Army Air Force
Alaska
Seventh Air Force
Central Pacific
Fifthland
Thirteenth Air Forces
Southwest Pacific
Mandated Islands
Kenney
Pacific Ocean
Tme
Wilkinson
Daniel E. Barbey
Krueger
California
Mississippi
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
West Virginia
Tank Forge
Dantines
Kurita
Singapore
America
King Hard
The British Loan Under Scrutiny by Editorial Writers
Opinion writers clash over a proposed 4.4 billion dollar loan to Britain arguing Congress must approve and warning about the true costs. They question repayment terms and potential long term effects on U.S. trade and economic priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Shylock
Congress
Britain
Simpleton
United States
Meleifferent Farma
University housing crisis shocks Athens community
The article outlines a housing strain in Athens as new wartime students and workers surge demand. It calls for community cooperation to provide housing, noting many graduates face early discharge and limited campus options. It emphasizes unready towns must house rising numbers and urges local groups to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh University
Athens
Vos Evers Universite
Csi
Barce
John L Lewis Opens House Labor Committee Hearing
Peter Edson reports from Washington on John L Lewis delivering a sharp critique of H.R. 4908 at the House Labor Committee. Lewis argues the bill shifts power to government and employers, warning against creating a corporate state and urging resistance to forced labor measures amid the broader labor debate.
Christmas church services in Athens area offer music and sermons
Churches across Athens area schedule Christmas music at morning and evening services. The Athens church programs include choir anthems, solo performances, and readings from The Christmas Story. Baptisms and Holy Communion are planned for December 23 with a Sunday School presentation on Why the Chimes Rang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
Miles Horton
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Res
Elmer G. Roessner
Ehearsal
The Plains News Briefs: Community Guests and Family News
The Plains News Briefs report visitors and family events from communities including Honolulu to Oakland and Columbus, with lists of guests, travels, births, anniversaries, illnesses, and local social notes. A historical note explains Roman customs of beard shaving as mourning tradition.
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the Plains
Edward Call
Honolulu
Hawaii
San Francisco
Sanfford Call
Oakland
Cal
Naval Hospital
Call
Columbus
Rio Rita Mohney
Jobs
Charlotte
Jeanette
Carolyn Lohse
Athens
Raymond Welch
Norman Welch
Maureen
Sharon
Neil Welch
Virginia
Fairport Harbor
Mardo Corbett
Sandusky
Luke Hardy
Tom Egan
Ed Egan
Clarence Hunter
Audrey Bumgardner
Floyd
Dotty
Fred Bumgardner
Teddy
Wellston
Martha Knowlton
Albany
Gaynette Welch
Charles F. Sandusky
E.T. Thompson
Earl Mace
Parkersburg
Will Hess
Libby Scott
Bertha
Vaden
Phil Hess
Robert
Evans
Greensboro
N. C
Matt Kusen
Helen Coley
Betty Olson
Marlene
A. M. Olson
Mansfield
Dean Nida
Huntington
Ind
Don
Washington, D. C
Chester Scott
Coumbus
Eleanor Scott
William Hess
Georgia Riggies
Akron
George Shamei
Sunday church schedule and events listed for local churches
Sunday School and morning worship times listed for multiple churches. The Wesley Foundation hosts a candlelight Christmas musicale with Athens church choirs and various youth and bible study activities throughout the week including Meditations and an Initation banquet. Christmas program by the church school is planned for December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Maffett
Christian Endeavor Society
George Fee
Frayer
Religious Education Committee of
Church
Donald Allen
Wesley Foundation
University Ywca
Athens
Paul
Kappa Phi
Athens Circuit Church Services This Sunday
Pleasanton holds Sunday school at 9 20 am and 2 30 pm Bates hosts 9 30 am Sunday school and 10 30 am preaching Clarks Chapel offers 1 30 pm Sunday school and 11 30 am preaching Wew Marshfield presents 1 30 am Sunday school and 7 pm MYF Union schedules 9 30 am Sunday school and 6 30 pm MYF with preaching at 7 30 pm Richland Ave lists 9 30 am Sunday school and 7 30 pm preaching
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School
FE. C
Kenney
Albany Methodist Charge
Temple
Pearl
Snowville
Albany
Carpenter First Baptist Church
Athens Circuit
Pleasanton
Bates
Clarks Chapel
Marshfield
Union
Richland Ave
Southern Ireland Improves While Coal Shortage Persists
In Dublin notes report better conditions in Southern Ireland with beef steaks praised and tourism rising as poverty recedes. Coal remains scarce. peat supplants fuel for industry amid Britain and continental shortages. Alfred Gwyniner Vanderbilt, 33, elopes with 22 year-old Jeanne Lourdes Murray in Philadelphia after Navy discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ireland
Dewitt McNzie
Dublin
Thee
Uncle Sam
Eire
Ireland
Britain
England
London
Philadelphia
Alfred Gwyniner Vanderbilt
New Yorker
Navy
Jeanne Lourdes Murray
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National Dispatch
Os Mo Aan
Hagart
Wrreste, da
Ersgerstben Oite
Marshall
Jésus
John Yein
Peter Edson
John L. Lewis
Flouse Labor Committee
United Mine Workers
Almerica
Tas Congress
Howard W. Smith
Lewis
Alexandra
Cave Hoffman
Sn. Hoffman
Lewis Ovith
Holiman
da Xo
Hoffman
Melige Lewis
Athens Area
Christian Science
Mount Olive Meigs County
Amesville Presbyterian
East Millfield
Earnest Williams
Church OF Christ
Oden Johnson
Pilgrim Holiness
Young Peoples
Eddie Moran
Monroe
Michigan
Albany Baptist Bible School
Calvin
Burton
Rich Man
Lazarus
Alexander Presbyterian Bible
J. R. Gentry
Ohio University
Jesus Christ
Christian Endeavor
South Canaan Baptist Church
Chesterhill
Amesville
Graham Chapel
Roy Deeter
Red Town
FIRST
United Brethren
Charles H. Woodruff
ST. Bernard's
Church OF God
the Plains News
First Methodist
Athens Free Methodist
Leroy Hiett
Prayer Circle
Church OF the Nazarene
Drel H. Goft
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