Poor Dumb Uncle Sam Reverses in European War
The editorial questions American aims in World War II arguing that Britain and Russia pursue empire while the United States bears the fighting burden. It condemns Churchill and Stalin, warns of costly casualties, and suggests withdrawing forces from Europe and reclaiming Canada as repayment, to end subterfuge and misaligned priorities.
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Sam
Churchill
Stalin
Europe
Pacific
Far East
Oriental
India
Greece
Poland
Singapore
Malay States
Italy
North Africa
O& Gag
America
Mr. Churchill
Australia
England
Russia
Africa
Canada
Athens Woman Remembered For Kindness And Civic Life
A well loved Athens woman died suddenly after receiving a hopeful letter from a friend praising her long illness recovery and her virtues as a wife mother and citizen. The piece urges readers to show appreciation more often and to offer help and kind words when needed.
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Athens
Dewey as President Would Have Delayed Victory, Says Dispatch
The column argues Governor Dewey would face warped post election realities if he had won. It imagines reactions blaming Roosevelt and foreign policy missteps, cites European war strains, Britain Greece Italy, and U.S. political dynamics. It concludes continuity favors Dewey only if the war ends after 1948.
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Washington
Dewey
Europe
Roosevelt
Stelin
Churchill
Greece
Aled
Senate
Congress
White House
Italy
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Stalin
New York
Far East
Postwar legislation shows Congress failed to build economic base
Peter Edson notes the Senate Military Affairs sub committee on War Contracts finds postwar laws fell short of creating a sound economy. It lists major acts as transitional and inadequate for long term employment, cites lagging tax, trade, antitrust, and labor policy work, and credits limited wartime focus.
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Congress
Senate
Murray
Truman
Revercomb
Public Forum on Pensions Critique in Middletown Letter
A reader letter from Chase and Timmons in Middletown critiques congressional pensions and government spending. The author argues pensions should be earned, funded by taxes from workers, and questions long term entitlements. The piece condemns government waste and urges workers to demand less spending and lower taxes.
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the Messenger
Congress
Publc
Jess
Roosevelt
Chase
Timmons
Middletown
Dec
Corning Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Corning notes visitors at Minnie Grimes home include Howard Jones James Pickens Rita Belle and Robert Miller of Zanesville. Charles Ban Newich stationed in San Francisco visits family. Ralph Urban arrives in France. Local residents Helen Klarenbeck and others spent weekends in Columbus and nearby towns.
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Joey
Gabe Hardy
Helen Klarenbeck
Columbus
William Schlingerman
H. D. Post
Thelma Frasure
Beulah Craig
Zanesville
Mike
German Gamble on Rhineland Offensive Threatens Allied Plans
Wartime analysis notes the Rhineland push as a bold, risky gamble by von Rundstedt to disrupt Allied plans. It weighs two possible outcomes: a German success delaying the invasion or a decisive Allied counteroffensive across the Cologne Plain, with Eisenhower tightening defenses and preparing a potential river crossing.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Rhineland
Berlin
von Rundstedt
Luftwaffe
High Command
Cologne
Rhine
Eisenhower
Von
Rundstedt
Point Rock Personalities and Local Travel Notes
Point Rock notes list C. Swearingen Nes at Albany on business Saturday George Radekin and daughter Betty were in Albany on business Saturday D Morris of WVOW spent three days with his family here Columbia schools closed all last week except Monday due to snow drifted roads Also no mail carried Tuesday and Wednesday Luther Harvey and the M Morris families and Mrs Even Morris and son Clayton were at Athens on business Friday R S Vale and G A Radekin baled hay for W R Holcomb Thursday and Friday Grover Swearingen called Saturday to help as assistant relief clerk on the Ohio Central Rail road during the holiday rush Luther Harvey and family were at Albany on business recently Dailey Wood and family Wilkesville were looking after their Point Rock property Sunday
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Point Rock
G C. Swearingen Nes
Albany
George Radekin
Betty
D. ¥. Morris
WVOW
Columbia
Luther Harvey
W. M. Morris
Even Morris
Clayton
Athens Ion
R. S.vale
G. A. Radekin
W. R. Holcomb
Grover Swearingen
Ohio Central Railroad
Dailey Wood
Wilkesville
Birthday poems and war memories from Athens Ohio
A collection of verse and notices from Athens Ohio includes Mrs. William Bobo honoring her husband’s 85th birthday with family blessings, Laura Chase Foster recalling Saipan and heroism, Laura Chase Foster reflecting on Rome Canaan School days and wartime sacrifice, and a divorce filing in Meigs Common Pleas Court.
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William Bobo
Ohi
Puritan Village Life in 1680s Scene and Hooped Attire
The article describes Captain Walling observing colonial life in Puritan village settings, focusing on young Hillman and Harriet’s potential marriage amid bachelor figures like Prudence and Enoch Frale. It contrasts archaic farming methods with 17th century tools and diets, noting corn as a staple and apples cider, with interwoven reminiscences of 20 years past social scenes and festive dress.
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Oliver Hillman
Walling
Oiiver
Harriet
Waitstill Walling
Prudence
Sudbury
Enoch Frale
Nocal
Captain Walling
Jonathan
Bradbury
Bradburys
New England
America
Europe
Christmas Dance and turkey dinner mark Legion event
The American Legion held a Christmas Dance at Hotel Berry with C. D. Gorhara leading a committee that included Paul Shannon John DeMolet Arthur Sprague and rc Turnwell. A Methodist Church turkey dinner served 525 guests. Pi Beta Phi sorority hosted its Christmas Formal at Hotel Berry with alumnae Helen Townsend Virginia Coe Helen McLaughtin Esther Harris Anna Pickering and Helen Reynolds in attendance.
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American Legion
Hatel Berry
C. D. Gorhara
Paul Shannon
John DeMolet
Arthur Sprague
Rc Turnwell
Methodist Church
Turkey
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Berry
Helen Townsend
Virginia Coe
Helen Mclaughtin
Esther Harris
Anna Pickering
Helen Reynolds
Broadwell Social Notes
Broadwell social notes report visits and gatherings. Rev and Mrs Song of Newark stayed with the Frank James home. Connie Van Dyke hosted Clyde Bobo and Mrs Clyde Bobo and George Smiths family. Richard White of the U S Army attended his grandmother Mrs Amos White's funeral in Broadwell. Mrs John Young improves in Columbus hospital. Mrs Joe Young ill. Point Pleasant hosts card party at 2121 Lincoln Ave with 23 guests and refreshments.
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Broadwell
Song
Newark
Frank James
Connie van Dyke
Clyde Bobo
Near Athena
George Smith
Carolyn, Broadwell
Richard White
U.S. Army
New York
Amos White
John Young
University Hospital At
Columbus S$ Improving
Joe Young
Point Pleasant
C. L. Brown
Lincoln Ave
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National Dispatch
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Poet's Corner
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Ohio
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Tam
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Meiga Common Pleas Court
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Dora Collins
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UCD
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