Stockholders Vote Proposal Faces Auto Strike Debate
An op-ed argues for a federal stockholder poll on the General Motors strike, suggesting the views of American GM shareholders be canvassed alongside union and management positions. It notes potential delays and policy implications under Wagner and Smith Connally laws and weighs democratic benefits against practical risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Auto Workers Union
Allice
General Motors
General. Motors
Auto Workers
Great Britain
Connecion
The Net Closes in WWII Offensive to Okinawa
Allied forces push across Iwo Jima and Okinawa in a broad Pacific campaign. Balete Pass and Manila area gains converge with carrier strikes, while Japanese air attacks and new death by own action weapons challenge US forces. Casualties rise as forces compress Japanese defenses and prepare final pushes toward Kyushu and Honshu.
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Shuri
Naha
Ang
Okinawa
U.S
Philippines
Ryukyus
Kyushu
Resignation of Pearl Harbor inquiry counsel warned against
The editorial warns that resignations in the Pearl Harbor investigation could trigger public cynicism and damage morale. It argues against switching to a national commission, urging the committee to persevere, fearing further chaos and political taint. It notes the need for a thorough, nonpartisan final record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Barkley
Mr. George
America
N._ Y_ Herald-Tribune
History of price control and wartime stabilization
The piece discusses early 1942 efforts to curb inflation through voluntary stabilization by retailers before formal price control laws. Leon Henderson notes retailers acted to avoid inflating prices by replacement costs and resisting price hikes, arguing postwar inflation could be better controlled by flexible stabilization to encourage production rather than rigid price fixing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Nelson
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Who Will Pay Taxes
An opinion argues against government socialization of industry. It warns that tax revenue would collapse if private sectors are replaced by tax exempt federal monopolies. The piece cites past wartime costs and questions the gamble of letting socialism take hold at home.
Excerpts Highlight Postwar Food Policy Debates Exhibit A and B
The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic messaging on wartime food policy with excerpts from Thomas Jenkins on food mismanagement and Secretary Clinton P. Anderson on agricultural wartime output. It also intersperses quotations on Christianity and liberty from Mary Baker Eddy, De Tocqueville, and Benjamin Franklin.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Herbert Hoover
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ironton
Uni
Republican Congressional Food Study Committee
Jenkins
Jond
OPA
Clinton P. Anderson
Congressman Jenkins
Anderson
Our Men in Service Highlight Ohio Veterans Returns
Pfc Dana Tom 26 of Athens discharged after 42 months with the ATC in the China Burma theater as radio operator. He wears the Distinguished Flying Cross with cluster and assorted medals. Pvt Charles Dicken promoted to Private First Class. BM 2c Clifford C Young discharged from Great Lakes after 17 months in the Pacific. Pic Harold T Steele discharged after four years in Europe. studying drafting at Wart on. Pfc Robert D Fox, 20 of Elmwood Place, near civilian life, part of 4000 soldiers in Army education program. Pvt Frank J Dickens entering Field Artillery Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill. Lt William R Mulpas visiting Athens before heading to Camp Pickett. Grandson William B Wolfe earned radar operator diploma at Point Loma. coast guard since May 1945. Sgt Norman L Saylor back in the U S after two years overseas with quartermaster troops. home for Christmas 1943 last.
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Dana Tom
St. Athens
Ohio
Army
Patterson Field
Tom
ATC
China-Burma
Pfc
Fred Lee Tom
Athens
Athens High School
Ohio University
Clifford C. Young
William C. Young
Route 5
Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Pacific
Young
Philippines
McConnelsville
Warton American Technical School
England
Robert D. Fox
Elmwood Place
Fox
Warton
Pfe
Harry Fox
Frank J. Dickens
Richland Ave
Field Artillery Officer Candidate
Fort Sill
Seciona
Army of the United States
Porter. Dickens
W. Union St
Athens High
William Currensit
Murray City
William B. Wolfe
Naval Training School
Point Loma
San Diego
Calif
Coast Guard
Norman L. Saylor
Clifton Swaim
Camp Myles Standish
Mass
United States
Discharged Athens-Sgt Smith and listed service personnel
A long list of discharged personnel and their units follows with many names and towns such as Athens, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, New Marshfield, Glouster, and Cha rles, detailing ranks from sergeant to private. The article ends noting the combinatorial fact that a standard 52 card deck yields 2 598 960 possible five card poker hands.
Corning Club Notices And Community Socials Highlight Week
Catholic Ladies of Columbia elect officers and donate to Fletcher General Hospital and local individuals. Gifts to two new brides, a turkey dinner for members, and a visit to the Sisters Convent mark the group’s activities. Community groups host Christmas parties, card showers, and holiday gatherings with meals and gift exchanges.
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Edna Dew
Robert Fulaytor
Columbus
Barbara Spence
Richard Beck
Robert Cross
Fulaytor
Miss Spence
Richard Spence
Corning
Brotherhood of Railroad
Martha Young
Pythian Sisters
Temple
William Kocks
John Kocks
Lulu Jones
Alice
Ironton
Effie Glass
Bucyrus
Marty Roof
Columus
Claudine Snowden
Elden Snowden
Spokane
Wash
Pyote
Tex
Wanda Leonard
Zanesville
Elmo Lindsay
Frank Walters
Walters
Bob Hall
New Lexington
Ted Knott
Logan Hospital
Gwen Duffy
Greensboro
N. C
John Duffy
Buckingham
Fred Stought
Clarence Stought
Buckeye Lake
Point Rock Personal Notices and Social Visits
Emmett Lowe and family were at Athens on Tuesday. Avanel Radekin is very ill this week. Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Morris and Mrs L. D Cottrill, Athens, visited Wednesday night and Thursday at their homes. W R Holcomb helped butcher Friday for Mrs. Ore Nelson and the Downie Nelsons. Larry Oxley of Albany visited with his grandparents Mr and Mrs L D Cottrill and Neva. Mr and Mrs John Bable of Long Run visited over the weekend with hs parents. The Friendship Garden Club held its December meeting at Columbia Chapel with 11 members and six guests due to sickness. Cassie Caster led songs.
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Point Rock
Emmett Lowe
Athens
Avanel
G. A. Radekin
D. V. Morris
L. D Cottrill
W. R. Holcomb
Ore Nelson
Downie Nelson
Larry Oxley
Albany
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David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Tate
Marshall
Southwest Pacific
Netherlands East Indies
Oilvich
Tarakan
Borneo
Mindanao
Agusan
Marikina
V Marine Corps
R. A. Spruancé
Iwo Jima
Honshu
Japan
Tokyo
Marianas
Formosa
China Coast
East China Sea
Tith
Simon B. Buckner
Kerama Retto
Kerama Chain
Key
Xxiv Army Corps
II Marine Corps
Okinkawa
Isand
Army Corps
Waha
Yontan
Marine Corps
Hodge
Auve
Mpprecarsu
Columbia Chapel Church
Mom
Mae
Dwight
Dwights
Sunshine Sisters
Pete
Peter Edson
Mary
Baker Eddy
de Tocqueville
Benjamin Zrankiin
Pvt
Charles Dicken
Walter Dicken
New Marshfield, O
Wanda Dicken
Pic
Harold T. Steele
Steele
William R. Mulpas
Camp San Luis Obispo
Oak St
Camp Pickett, Va
Wilheri A. Smith
Donald Pierce
Charles VY. Vinant
New Marshfield
Lewis Figal
Rendville
Robert S. John
M. Coolville
Carl E. Wyer
McArthur
Floyd J. Mitchell
Floyd E. Rice
William W. Bertoe
James E. Warehelim
Robert E. King
Buchtel
Zaleski
Ray M. Rider
the Pisins
Robert W. McCreanor
Shawnee
Earl H. Nortins
Robert E. Moody
Guysville
Chas. H. Pierce
Mineral Ridge
Wilbert G.ressna
James Carl, Jr
Bladen
Bruce T. Steete
Marion Wood
Elliott St
William Walker
N. Congress St
Clarence Savage
Carpenter
Vaughn Conkey
Amesvale
Wilford Frash
Cheshire
Lewis Taylor
Roy Sourbeer
Howard Coleman
Oliver Risner
Edwin Jaas
Roy Castor
Logan
Darley West
Carl Reynolds
Robert Price
Glouster
Alston Fultz
William Ost
Harry Love
William Brown
Joe Toczik
William Vickroy
Earnest Midkiff
Mimeral—Castor Giffin
Haydenville
Kenneth Brooks
Gallipolis
William Miller
Ora Vucas
William Hazlett
Everett Tacobs
Nelsonville
Jack Perry
Clarence Smith
Lawrence Cage
Paul North
Lowell Camp
Merle Simmins
John Riley
Max Barber
Richard Bingman
Byron Rosser
Donald Wolfe
Northup
Dock Boggs
Vernard Falloon
Syracuse
William Cundiff
Pomeroy
Herbert Kephart
Ikenneth Hysell
Bidwell
Wendell Brubaker
David Mathias
Crown City
Clarence Thompon
Myron Simms
sMurray City
Jeff Wright
Ker
Middleport
Harold Smith
Cather
Robert Sheakley
Harteenville
William Heighter
New Strakeville
Frank Porter
Richard Scott
Arjerow
Galbraith
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