Promises of postwar jobs face tough reality check
Opinion argues for caution on federal job measures after WWII, saying many plans rely on government spending rather than private investment. It warns that creating sixty million real wage jobs is unlikely, favoring tax and policy changes to foster private investment over sustained dole and debt. The piece criticizes Congress for chasing “made work” and warns of long WPA-like burdens beyond the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Federal Treasury
W.P.A
Why Byrnes Calls For End Of Horse Racing After January
A Roosevelt era note questions Jimmy Byrnes push to stop horse racing after January 3. It argues public reform should be comprehensive, challenging selective bans and urging consistency in wartime restraint and public spending on wars bonds rather than gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Byrnes
Roosevelt
America
Byrnes
Army weighs honors for workers with presenteeism pins
The Army considers awarding pins to workers with perfect attendance, inspired by an Akron industry that recently honored over 409 employees who had not missed a day since Pearl Harbor. Management and workers prize the Army-Navy E pins, and the plan aims to recognize steadfast dedication while acknowledging potential resentment from those always on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Akron
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt rejects allied policy council idea in wartime
In Washington, President Roosevelt dismissed a columnist suggestion for a council to discuss allied diplomatic policy, while Sumner Welles praises the idea and Clark Hichelberger urges rapid creation of a United Nations organization. He argues a provisional council could bridge the war and peace, stressing the need for a unified postwar security framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Chiefs of Staff
Sumner Welles
Mr. Roosevelt
Clark Hichelberger
League of Nations Association
Organization of Peace
United Nations
United Nations Organization
Dumbarton Oaks
United Nations Council
International Civil Aviation Organization
Fina Organization
United States
Russia
World Organization
Private aircraft ideal sparks postwar design debate
In Washington a push grows for government funded research into a low cost private plane to spur postwar personal flying. Critics warn CAA development risks industry prerogatives, urging industry led tech progress and a clear split of duties between regulation and design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Aeronautics Authority Heat
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
T. E. Wright
Civil Aeronautics Administrator
CAA
John E. P. Morgan
Personal Aircraft Council
Wright
John H. Geisse
Samuel C. Williams
Japanese General Claims Mindoro Push Forced by Pressure
The Japanese commander Masaharu Homma asserts that heavy Allied pressure on Leyte compelled Japanese forces to land at Mindoro. He says the enemy was squeezed out of Leyte as a result of Allied victories under General MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindoro
Leyte
Masaharu Homma
MacArthur
End of Year War Outlook Shows Allied Momentum
The article argues Allies stand on a broad highway to victory worldwide despite setbacks in Europe and Japan. It notes a tough, bloody path ahead, emphasizes a middle course between optimism and pessimism, and cites a potential Russian offensive and intensified Allied forces in the Orient as key factors shaping a protracted but favorable final push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Europe
Orient
China
von Rundstedt
Eisenhower
Rhine
Vistula
Poland
Reich
Barly
Inhigary
Slovakia
Germany
Burma
Indies
Entertain 25 Guests On Christmas Day
CURUNCEY Two entsme were present at the home of Rev and Mrs Gus Graham for Christmas dinner and a gift exch Those mt were Miss Jen nie Grah Miss Dorothy Graham and Jack Gormiey Dayton Mr and Mrs Nathan Brewer and children and Mildred Graham Columbus Mr and Mrs Clarence Black ford and children of Chauncey Mr and Mrs Otto Graham and children of Chauncey Jacon Shaw Salem Isabelle Ruth Robert and Dana Graham at home also two grand children Mona Belle and Victor Lee and Rey and Mrs Graham at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curuncey
Gus Graham
Jennie Grah
Dorothy Graham
Jack Gormiey
Dayton
Andirs
Nathan Brewer
Mildred Graham
Columbus
Clarence Blackford
Chauncey
Otto Graham
Mona Belle
Victor Lee
Rey
Mrs. Graham
Dover Area Church Programs Announced
CHAUNCEY In the Church of Christ parish the following announcements for Sunday and early year are announced. Nominating committee reports for Bible School officers at Trimble church will be read and acted upon Sunday morning. Chauncey church will read nominating and official board committee reports Sunday morning. Starting Sunday night January 14 the Chauncey church begins evangelistic meetings with Rev Joe Maffett from Athens Christian church as evangelist assisted by the local pastor. Beginning Sunday night Feb 4 Trimble church will start evangelistic meetings with Rev Franklin Roberts from Linden Avenue Church of Christ Columbus as evangelist assisted by the pastor. Sunday schedule follows Gilbert Courtney will speak at Trimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Bible School
Trimble
Chauncey Church
Chauncey ‘Church
Joe Maffett
Athens Christian Church
Hold Holiday Dinner At Daugherty Home
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty of Beaumont entertained with a Christmas dinner on Sunday. Afternoon gift exchange followed. Covers were laid for A E Daugherty and family including Bobby Donald Carolyn Pauline Daugherty George Coe Charles Rees of Cleveland and Mrs A E Daugherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Charles Daugherty
Beaumont
A. E. Daugherty
Bobby
Donald
Carolyn
Pauline Daugherty
George Coe
Charles Rees
Cleveland
Entertain at Dinner in Chauncey and Pettit Family Event
Mr and Mrs Bart Pettit hosted children and grandchildren for a weekend and Christmas Day dinner. Attendees included Courtney Pettit with Rusten and Elah, Vincent Bailey and Neal, Hyatt Pettit with Paul and Charles, and Patricia Pettit. Church notices mention Chauncey services with Thompson speaker, Greens Run at Millfield, and Trimble, plus Sunday School at 9 30 and young people at 6 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Bart Pettit
Courtney Pettit
Rusten
Elah
Vincent Bailey
Neal
Hyatt Pettit
Paul and
Charles
Patricia Pettit
Dinner Guests at Shafer Home Sunday
Chauncey Christmas Day social notes describe John Shafer wearing a 44 year old suit. Guests at a chicken dinner included Floride Grinstead Betty Lands, Walter Wharton Jr, Ruth Cabeen, Dale Wharton, and The Plains visitors. Afternoon callers were Harold Brown and Walter Wharton. Christmas turkey dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Shafer welcomed Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Chauncey and others with a gift exchange and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John Shafer
Shafer
Floride Grinstead
Betty
Columbus
Walter Wharton, Jr
Ruth Cabeen
Dale Wharton
the Plains
Christmas Dinner Attends Delbert Hawk Home
Delbert Hawk of W Mound Street hosted a Christmas Day turkey dinner. Attending were his mother Mrs Nettie Hawk, the Sehoonevers from Chauncey, Leroy Bricker family from Beaumont and Ladonna Bricker from Dayton, and Levann Hawk. Afterward guests included Mr and Mrs Milton Patton of Chauncey. This marked Mr Hawks first Christmas at home in four years. Ladonna Bricker returned to Dayton for work and Jack Bricker departs for service Tuesday January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Delbert Hawk
W. Mound St
Mr. Hawk
Nettie Hawk
Wilfrec Sehoonever
Leroy Bricker
Jack
Beaumont
Ladonna Bricker
Dayton
Levann
Milton Patton
Jack Bricker
Henry Randall
Randall
Chauncey Personal News From Christmas Season
Mr and Mrs Harry Fritts of Columbus returned Tuesday after Christmas in Chauncey with Mr and Mrs Floyd Nye whose wives are sisters. Ruth Cruikshank of Columbus visited Chauncey with her parents on W Main Street. Merle Feuerheim of Lockbourne Air Base also joined the Cruikshanks for Christmas. Seaman 3-c George Smith stationed at Solomon Island near Washington spent Christmas with his family at Wonderland. The British dirigible R-34, which landed in New York on July 6, 1919, was the first craft of its kind to cross the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Harry Fritts
Columbus
Floyd Nye
George Smith
Salomon Island
Washington, D. C
Wonderland
New York
Atlantic
Christmas Dinner Brings Nelsons and Guests Together
Mrs Ora Nelson hosted the Nelson family and relatives for a Christmas potluck gathering at Carpenter. Attendees included F D Nelson and Ed win, Nina Steele Elaine Dexter, Vesta Canade Jane Langsville, G C Swearingen Mamie Webb Carpenter, Merrill Nelson Albany, Helen Glaze Beverly Ann Rutland, Delma Riggs Goldie Knotts Langsville, Donnie Nelson and guests. Alice Perry joined relatives in Columbus for Christmas. Additional visits noted include Harlan Perry with Le slie Canade and son, and J L Rawlings hosting Bernice McCall with Charlotte Ann and Roger. Mrs Gra Nelson suffered a fall injuring herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Ora Nelson
Nelson
F. D. Nelson
Edwin
Nina Steele
Elaine
Dexter
Vesta Canadé
Jane
G. C. Swearingen
Mamie Webb
Merrill Nelson
Albany
Helen Glaze
Beverly Ann
Rutland
Delma Riggs
Goldie Knotts
Langsville
Donnie Nelson
J. L. Rawlings
Christmas Entertainment at Methodist Church
Portland area notes Christmas events with Mrs Clinton Johnson and Mrs Charles Ward in charge. Leland Siders and family visit from North Carolina, with Linda Jean. Various locals and visitors spend Christmas with family in Portland and nearby towns, including Ebér Ours, Mr. and Mrs. James Slaughter, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Methodist Church
Clinton Johnson
Charles Ward
Leland Siders
North Carolina
Linda Jean
J. A. Siders
Gerald Ours
Linda
Ebér Ours
Sardis
Ohio
Charlie Slaughter
Ed Fields
East Liverpool
James Slaughter
Robert Fields
W. E. McDade
Gibbs
J. Henderson
Wheeling
Maunhe Henderson
Eris Price
Walkie Larson
Str. Reliance
Emlin Adams
Pittsburgh
Swain Randalls Belmore Visit Reveals Virginia Manor Life
Swain and Randall ride to Belmore near a creek and view the brick yard sawmill and distillery profits. The 1710 Belmore manor, Virginia plantation style, with white marble door frame, candle sconces and vast rooms, hosts Mrs Swain, Kirklands and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmore
Dave
Mat
New England
Athens News Roundup of Local People and 1934 Highlights
Athens reports 1934 cinema stars Will Rogers and Clark Gable as top ranks. Athens Chamber of Commerce elects B. M. Covert as vice president, with directors F. H. Beckier G. K. Bush E. F Sells Harry Beckley and T. M. Wolfe as ex-officio. Rufus Putnam Soccer champs list includes Engh Mansfield and Schuster. Also notes 20 years ago Mary Peoples guest of her mother and treasury secretary Mellon’s prosperity forecast with local guests Frances Pickering Dorothy Baird and James Devlin visiting over holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Clark Gable
B. M. Covert
Athens Chamber of Commerce
F. H. Beckier
G. K. Bush
E.F Sells
Harry Beckley
T. M. Wolfe
Frances Pickering
C. O. Pickering
Dorothy Baird
Cincinnati
James Devlin
Notre Dame University
Mary Devlin
Delcher Call Suffers Foot Amputation at Chauncey Mine
Chauncey fallen miner Delcher Call, injured when his left foot was run over at Chauncey Mine 25 New York Coal Co on December 20, underwent amputation of the big toe Tuesday. His condition is favorable. He is son of Mr and Mrs Sanford Call. His wife Helen is with him at White Cross Hospital in Columbus. Relatives visited. Joe Staley donated blood for a transfusion. The Plains services at Nazarene Church feature Rev J N Lakin preaching and a 9:20 Sunday School run by Carrie Channel. young people event led by Mary Stalder and Goldie Gibson.
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Chauncey
Delcher Call
Chauncey Mine
New York
Plains
J. N. Lakin
Plains Nazarene Church
Carrie Channel
Mary Stalder
Goldie Gibson
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National Dispatch
Peter Edson
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Dover Area
Daugherty Home
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Woodward
Swain
Ned
Athens Woman's Music Club
Margaret A. Benedict
Jack Engh
Clyde Mansfield
Eugene Schuster
John Finsterwald
Billy Durst
Billy Pierre
Howard Efaw
Lee France
Gordon Ross
Evan Jones
Bill Poling
Orland Bean
Billy Maxwell
Mary ,Peoples
New Lexington High School
O. F. Peoples
Secretary of Treasury
Andrew Mellon
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