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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1945

Page

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Bus Drivers Vote To End Long Strike

About 4 000 employees ended a two month walkout over wages with Greyhound. Strikers began returning to work as the U S Conciliation Service reported the move. Contemporaneous headlines noted a separate 50 000 Western Union strike delay and broader auto industry layoffs in Detroit amid shortages.

Greyhound Howard T. Colvis U.3 AFL Wi. Sug Allen JAFL WLB Ose Troit Miotors Ford Chrysler Packard Car Firma Cloeed Pini Pecause

Admiral Stark asserts Kimmel was given adequate warning before Pearl Harbor

Washington reported Admiral Harold R. Stark stated Admiral Husband E. Kimmel at Hawaii received adequate information and directives to be on guard prior to the December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. Stark testified amid a Senate committee inquiry, noting delays in approval for naval personnel and the Atlantic war effort.

Washington Harold R. Stark Husband E. Kimmel Hawaii Chief of Naval Operations Senate House Committee Roosevelt Congress Thomas C. Hart Britain Iceland Navy

Miners Abandon Hope Amid Mine Rescue Halt

Trapped miners face halted rescue efforts after an explosion at the Creek Coal mine. Veteran workers say there is little chance of survival for the 31 miners currently believed trapped, as authorities consider new drilling options to reach the location of the collapse.

Commander May Lose Face in Japanese Strikes Plan

The article reports on military leaders and officials debating a control plan tied to Japan's actions in the Pacific. It notes President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull exchanges and suggests concern over possible Japanese surprise attacks. It references Admiral Kimmel and ship transfers in 1941 and tensions in 1942.

MacArthur Roosevalt Hull W Heither Pacific Atlantic Japan

Cleveland figures mourn prominent Ohio attorney general

Mrs Thom Herbert widow of Ohio attorney general Thomas J. Herbert dies after several weeks illness. Amelaren of Cleveland farmer Jeanette Judson married Herbert soon after he returned from World War II service. Herbert Leurrenithy reported as Republican governor candidate.

Arrive in Seta Today Reports on Hitler Aide Arrest

Reuters dispatch from London summarizes claims that more than 22 500 American servicemen are to arrive in New York Boston San Francisco and Los Angeles. The report cites Czechoslovak and British sources about Martin Bormann's seizure and German security officials avoiding confirmation.

Hitler Coe Eee Germany London Reuters News Sency Nuernberg Czechoslovak Martin Bormann York Fuehrer Newport News Boston Dispatch Pacific San Fran Bormann Ciscus San Diego Los

Hitler's Last Testament Alleged in Berlin Turmoil

Claims Adolf Hitler's political testament was prepared as Berlin buckled to Soviet invasion. The document accuses Goering Himmler and Nazi leadership of failed efforts to seize power and negotiate with the enemy. It depicts a propoganda crafted plan urging universal service to a socialist state.

Sindernberg Adolf Hit Ias Berlin Mann Goering Gestapo Heinrich Himmler

Best Liar of 1945 Wins World Title by Louisville Tale

The Durlington Liar's Club crowns Minehan Linehan of Louisville Kentucky as Best Liar of 1945 for a story claiming the Ohio River flood was stopped by a prompt election board action. His wife Mrs Linehan confirms she already knew of his boast.

Burlington Wis Mar Durlington Louisville Linehan

Peace talks offer for Chinese parties to join government

Chiang Kai-shek in a New Year message invited leaders of other political parties to participate in China's government and policy making or executive branches ahead of the May National Assembly. He said Communists must not be small arms to gain influence, as they maintain a separate army in North China.

Chungking Generalissi Mmo Chiang Kai-Shek National Assembly China Constitutional Assembly

Tire Scarcity Forecast by Goodyear Leader in 1946

The article notes William O'Neil, president of General Tire and Rubber Co., predicting tire scarcity in 1946. It mentions Goodyear officials and references material shortages and wartime context affecting tire production and supply. The prose is fragmented but centers on industry forecasts and risks to tire availability.

William O'Neil General Tire. & Rubber Co Litchfield Goodyear Tire

Byrnes Assures Nation U.S. Will Retain Top Role in Japs Control

Secretary of State Byrnes outlined why his Moscow talks support lasting peace and assured Americans that new Japan control machinery will not hinder Gen. Douglas MacArthur. He said the United States will maintain a leading policy role in postwar administration.

Byrnes United States Washington Moscow Japan Douglas Mac Arthur Macarthur Tokyo

Rural Ohio needs better medical care says OSU expert

Dr A R Mangus rural sociologist at Ohio State University warned Columbus that non metropolitan Ohio had only 15 hospital beds per 10 000 farm population in 1943 and urged expanded rural health programs. He cited wartime selective service data showing many farm youths failed physicals and noted high infant mortality. He pointed to county physician and dentist ratios, including 26 counties with only one physician under 65 per 1914 people and eight counties with the fewest dentists per person.

Columbus Sammon Cleveland Ohio A. R. Mangus Ohio State University Mangus Vaidan A. Cone Ta Sott

Violent Death Toll Compared With National Forecast

The report shows 207 violent deaths from Friday to early today, below the National Safety Council four day forecast of 375 to 400. Icy highways curtail motor travel across sections of the country. New York and Pennsylvania led with 20 deaths each, Ohio reported three traffic deaths and five miscellaneous deaths over the weekend.

National Safety Council Falls New York State Pennsylvania Ohio

Dutch Marines Land On Contested Island Amid Police Crackdown

The British announced today that 743 members of the Indonesian police force in Batavia were being held after British troops seized a police station. About 2,000 Dutch marines trained in the United States prepared to embark, signaling escalating actions in the region.

Batavia United States

Tax Cuts to Boost Civilian Goods Flow After 1946 Reform

Government expects $6 billion tax incentive to spur reconversion and production with larger postwar output. Corporations gain about $3.14 billion while individuals receive roughly $2.8 billion, with low income households seeing up to 12 million benefits. Officials warn inflationary risk but anticipate a stabilizing net effect as more money stays in circulation.

Washington Uncle Sam Treasury Commerce Department Dustry Treasury Department

Slaying of Mrs. Marsden Triggers Detroit Police Probe

Detroit police investigate the brutal killing of 40 year old Mrs. Gi Cordelia Marsden found in a schoolyard near a tavern area. Authorities probe whether the slay must have involved a civilian assailant and reviewed possible ties to a hospital discharge and civilian clothing evidence.

Detroit Gi Cordelia Marsden Hitec Polic

Yank Officer Tells Court of Jap Atrocities

Capt. Wayrie C Liles testifies in a court martial about beatings by Lt. Okotaro Furushima known as Harry Onion. He describes being struck in the face with a belt and leather strap after an alleged escape attempt by Pvt. James Mann and the death of Marin who starved in the guardhouse after 14 days.

Po Cmp Omnuta Leamp Wayrie C Liles Clinton Okla Okotaro Furushima Harry Onion James 5. Mann Los Angeles Marin Liles Furushima Jhe

Congress Eyes Peace Time Pace in 1946 Plan

Washington leaders plan to speed up the legislative agenda to allow lawmakers more time with home folks. The plan includes closing the House and Senate summer adjournment from July to November elections. The move aims to put Congress back on a peacetime schedule ahead of re elections.

Washington D-Mo Home Appropriations Committee Xald Senate Congress

Azores Order Stirs State Department Talk Of War Plans

Roosevelt ordered an expedition to seize the Azores within 30 days as debate over war strategy swirled. Byrnes, Bevin, Molotov described near agreement on Japan, atomic energy, Iran, and a possible three power commission. Byrnes spoke aboard the Williamsburg with Truman, noting some decisions may not go as hoped but aiming to offer hope to weary nations.

Associated Press Cincinnati Sextra Lester. Merica Sander Moscow State Department Byrnes Russia Britain Japan China Korea Romania Bulgaria Bevin Molotov Iran United. Ii Assembly Jay Truman Quantu Willamsburg Washington White House Willemcburg Control Council Weither U. S MacArthur Commission

Unexpected Visit of Sailor Son Tragedy in Cleveland

A Cleveland mother 48 receives news of her sailor son’s death as her other son Charles Jr. returns home from eight months at sea. The city begins sesquicentennial celebrations with a $150,000 bequest final payment from Christina Arbuckle North.

Cincinnati Charles E. Zwilling William G. List Cleveland New Concord Presleson Robert N. Montgomery Muskingum Charles, Jr Pub College Amiic Square Christina Arbuckle Africa Pittaburgh

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