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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1945

Page

4

Athens Messenger Publisher and rates notice

The Athens Messenger shows publisher names and staff, and lists subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery in Ohio and outside. It notes Associated Press membership, postal handling, and asks readers to request a card of thanks at the Athens Post Office as Second Class Matter under the 1918 act.

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Wage rises and purchasing power in economic policy

The author argues against wage hikes as a path to success, saying boosting purchasing power through higher wages ignores price increases and oversupply. He contends deficits, government money printing, and selective benefits harm broad voters and suggest only a few groups gain while others suffer. He uses a metaphor about milk and beef from the same cow to critique similar policies.

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Two Poisonous Religions and National Identity

The article traces Shinto and Buddhism in Japan and compares German Nazism to Shinto, noting state ties to religion, the rise of militarism, and efforts to purge warlike beliefs. It questions how freely individuals now practice religion when separated from state power and the impact on future world peace.

Flirshire General MacArthurs Japan Onds Adter Bismarck Germany

Too Much Egg Surplus Tests Agriculture Policy

The piece compares the Agriculture Department to a sorcerer's apprentice as egg demand collapses after wartime boosts. It notes potential $200,000,000 in support prices to prevent price collapse and questions the ability to reconvert industries swiftly to peacetime needs.

Department of Agricule Agriculture Department

When Strikes End Public Costs and Moral Questions Rise

David Lawrence argues that ongoing strikes inflict massive economic losses and harm the public. He urges mediation and collective bargaining over coercion, calling for better mediation machinery, responsible leadership, and a return to reason to protect the public interest.

Washington Inn Germany Italy France George Washington America Jesus Congress Asten

Letter From Washington on State Dept Reorg and Surplus

Peter Edson reports on Byrnes remarks at a Washington cocktail party about proposed State Department reorganizations. He notes scarce public details on Operation Locust and the fate of lend lease equipment, plus a summary of postwar price controls and production gains under OPA. The piece also cites quotes from Mary Baker Eddy and Dr. John L W Holland on family and parenting.

Washington State Department James F. Byrnes Moscow Foreign Service Middle East Aravian Armed Services Army Navy OPA

Dover Honor Students Listed by Principal Featherston

Chauncey Dover High School principal Mrs Leah G Featherston lists honor roll for the second six weeks. Seniors include Mary Rivers Wilbur Powell Ethel Mae McDaniel Earl Brown Thelma Brookins John Kaizenbach Richard Stalder. Juniors Glen Chadwell Ann Dresher Donna Morris Martha Riser Ruth Simpson Rolland Slisher. Sophomores Jeanine Abdella Peggy Rivers Joann James Madeline Johnson Joseph Lanning Elaine McKisben Eleanor Meszaros Donna Sayers Donna Leiber. Freshmen Elizabeth Slackford Terry Cunningham Dwight Johnston Bonnre Keirns Helen Shrewsterry Barbara Smart.

Chauncey Leah G Featherston Chauncey-Dover High School Mary Rivers Wilbur Powell Ethel Mae McDaniel Earl Brown Thelma Jean Brookins John Kaizenbach Richard Stalder Glen Chadwell Ann Dresher Donna Morris Martha Riser Ruth Simpson Rolland Slisher Jeanine Abdella Peggy Rivers Joann James Madeline Aohnson Joseph Lanning Elaine McKisben Eleanor Meszaros Donna Sayers Donna Leiber Filizabeth Slackford Terry Cunningham Dwight Johnston Bonre Keirns Helen Shrewsterry Barbara Smart

Simmers Entertain at Home During Christmas Visit

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Clarence Simmers hosted Christmas with their sons John and William and daughters in law from Troy Ohio. It was Johns first Christmas at home in four years and Williams first in three. They also visited relatives in Mason and Akron before returning to Troy.

Chauncey Clarence Simmers John $i ‘S Williammers Troy Ohio William John John Simmer Jana Sister Leo Ormont Roberta Simmers Mason William Simmers Akron Simmer Clarence Greene

Millfield Group To Meet Wednesday

The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Methodist Church will meet Wednesday night at 7 30 in the church. Mrs Gertrude Brown is in charge and a potluck supper will follow a social hour.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Methodist Church Gertrude Brown

Schoonovers Observe 42nd Anniversary at Christmas Dinner

Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover of Chauncey celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on Christmas Day with a two course turkey dinner at home on BE Main St. Guests included Mrs Schoonovers brother Frank Settle of Columbus and Cap Smith Chauncey Mine No 235 superintendent.

Chauncey Lee Schoonover Main St

Honor Those Son Chaunut andFurlough Ends Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Leonard Simpson of Truetown hosted a Christmas dinner for their son Leonard Simpson Sr of the Second Air Force stationed at Roswell Field New Mexico home on a today furlough. He leaves Thursday night to return to New Mexico. Mrs Bessie Wilson reportedly improved at Elis Ave 35 home of her daughter Mrs Martha Shafer Chauncey condition improved. James Stanley of the Navy stationed at Camp Peary Va has returned after ten day leave in Chauncey with his mother Mrs Margaret Stanley and relatives. Theodore Dreiser famous author dies in Hollywood heart attack Friday night.

Leonard Simpson Truetown Leonard Simpson Sr Second Air Force Roswell Field New Mexico Chauncey Bessie Wilson Martha Shafer Elis Ave Wilson James Stanley Navy Camp Peary Margaret Stanley Hollywood Theodore Dreiser America

iClass Will Meet At Henry Home In Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Don Henry will host the January meeting of the Friendship Circle of the Church of Christ Chauncey at their East Main Street home The session includes business and officer elections All members are urged to attend Chauncey funeral held for Merton Gilliland Nelsonville native visitees Mr and Mrs Harda Robinson Virginia of Toledo attended the services in Chauncey

Chauncey Don Henry E. Main St Friendship See Church of Christ Harda Robinson Virginia Toledo

Murray Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Chauncly Mr and Mrs James Bradbury longtime Murray City residents now of Loudonville celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on New Year’s Day. Their children Bernard Bradbury of Cincinnati and Alberta Currens of Loudonville will join their families for the celebration. Mrs Bradbury formerly Lizzie Snowden daughter of the late William and Ann Snowden of Murray City.

Chauncly James Bradbury Murray City Loudenville Bernard Bradbury Cincinnati Alberta Currens Lizzie Snowden William and Ann Surtees Snowden

Mrs Esther Brown Receives Word of Husband’s Return

Mrs Esther Simpson Brown of Millfield received a telegram from her husband Ray Lmond E Brown MAM3c stating he arrived in California on December 27 after 18 months overseas and expects to be home soon on a 120 day leave.

Chauncey Esther Simpson Brown Millfield Ray Lmond E. Brown M.a.m.3-C California

Hong Kong War Crimes Chief Trial Visualized at Stanley Bay

The Japanese lieutenant colonel Kazuo Kogi, Hong Kong's former top military-legal authority, stands at attention in Stanley Bay Prison as British authorities prepare his trial for wartime crimes. Spectators and a Hong Kong journalist recall the 1943 executions of 33 of 41 Allied prisoners and reflect on the grim scene near graves of internees, including Chester Bennett.

Hal Boyle Hong Kong Stanley Bay Kazuo Kogi Kegi Kogi Japan South China George Wood Giffen Stanley Giffen Stanley Camp Chester Bennett

American troops run Soviet zone telephone units in Germany

In Weissenfels a four-man American team staffs a hotel unit that handles telephones, maintenance, and theater equipment for American troops. They receive rations and two Berlin movies weekly, fraternize cautiously with locals, and report being content, with few military police, amid a lonely but hopeful life. Further stations exist in Bitterfeld Leipzig Weißenfeld Eisenach and surrounding areas.

Richard Kasischke Weissenfels Sarony Ger Hersfeld Germany Tron Islands Frankfurt Berlin Freedom Scan Signal Service Certeen Sistas Ab Thébriefsen Bitterefeld Leipzig Mar Eisenach

PromY: Pike Calvin in town plans and library meet

Pike Calvin nears the Clay Memorial Library with Mary Tudor after an awkward luggage search. He contemplates a meeting with Miss Butler as tension grows over a past incident and a proposed Library visit.

Calvin Seases Joke Clay Clay Mary Barber Pike John Clay Mr. Hitt Sam Pringle Wisi Mary Butters Pike Mary Butler Bland Miss ‘Tudor

Byrnes Reports Moscow Meeting On Atomic Energy Talks

Secretary Byrnes described Moscow talks as focused on a UN backed control commission with Britain and the United States. He said no atomic secrets were discussed or requested and that only a general European peace conference was envisaged before May 1. He noted limited progress with Romania Bulgaria Hungary Finland and Italy and expressed hope for democratic improvements there.

Tokyo Council MacArthur Japan Moscow Byrnes Russia United Nations U. S Romania Bulgaria Hungary Finland Italy

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