Equal Justice Under Law and the Montgomery Ward Case
The piece argues the core issue is whether wartime government power respects the Constitution. It contends Roosevelt manipulated war powers to favor management or unions, citing Petrillo and War Labor Board rulings, and praises Judge Philip Sullivan for resisting expediency. It urges Congress and the President to confront powers rather than shift to courts.
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Washington
Montgomery Ward
Sewell Avery
Roosevelt
Supreme Court of the United States
Equal Justice
Supreme Court
Congress
White House
War Labor Board
Eis
Labor Board
Davis
Petrillo
Office of War Information
Federal Communications Commission
Avery
Department of Justice
Ward
Philip Sullivan
Chencago
Wall Street Notes and War Debate Spill Across Page
A collage of subscriptions rates and wartime opinion fills the page. The Wallace RFC debate looms over postwar policy while editorials discuss New Deal social reforms and government loans. Local notices cover church events, Red Cross drive items, and community greetings alongside a serialized Chopin story and wartime commentary.
Japan's Totalitarian Party Discussion Sparks Debate
American observers note a dispatch claiming a totalitarian party forms in Japan. They argue Japan remains superficially free with a Diet and elections, while real power rests with military leaders and business interests. The piece cautions against equating Japan with Nazi Germany.
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Japan
Domei
Diet
Imperial Rule Assistance Political Society
Germany
Bureaucracy in a postcard from War era officials
The author lampoons bureaucracy by citing a postcard received from the Deputy Solid Fuels Administrator for War. The message hides a dated reference and serial numbers, with crossed words showing tinkered politeness. It illustrates how efficiency becomes arrogance in public service.
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Solid Fuels
Manpower debate and National Service in Washington letter
Peter Edson analyzes wartime manpower strain and the May Bailey bill to draft non essential industry workers aged 18 to 45. He weighs why more production is needed, questions past efforts, and outlines employer and union positions on compulsory war labor versus voluntary recruitment. He notes fears of efficiency, government dictates, and loss of labor privileges amid aging discretion.
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United States
Congress
France
Guadalcanal
Leyte
Anzio
Tarawa
Isbor
Reichsfuehrer Hitler Jubilee Message Echoed
A 10 year old clipping notes Reichsfuehrer Adolph Hitler marking the Nazi regime second anniversary with a claim that over two thirds of his four year plan had been carried out. Also mentions social events and religious talks amid other items from the era.
Lottridge News Notes Highlights Local Family Visits
Lottridge brief notes list Sunday gatherings and visits. Glenn Brummage returns from Buffalo with nephew helping on the farm. Frances Gene and Leslie Brummage dine with Paul Robinsons. Visitation includes Velma Persons and relatives from Torch Athens Akron and Beth el Ridge alongside local families at Gastons Archer Warner and Warner households. Flav
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Glenn Brummage
Buffalo
W. Va
Frances
Gene
Leslie Brummage
Paul Robinson
Velma Persons
Lois Persons
Torch
James Day
Athens
Glenn Matlack
Akron
W. A. Barnhill
Columbus
Blanche Bails
John Archer
Albert Warner
Eloise
Alfred
Will Buy Warner
Bethel Ridge
C. M. Warner
Perty. Flav
Ewington Briefs Sweep Through Saturday Actions
Mrs E L Cottrill and Mrs James Roberts traveled to Wellston on business Saturday. K R Hoover and L F Finley of Delaware visited the area seeking ash timber Monday. Emmet Sprouse and Mrs Helen Sprouse visited Rodney Sprouse who had an appendectomy in Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Thursday and should return home in about 10 days. Anise Cameron called on Rodney Sprouse’s wife Monday. E L Cottrill and Dewey Goss are working on Robert White's mill on the Glen Strong farm. Delbert Vance is the new mail carrier between Ewington and Winton replacing Archie Amos as previously reported.
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Ewington
E. L. Cottrill
James Roberts
Wellston
K. R. Hoover
L. F. Finley
Delaware
Emmet Sprouse
Helen Sprouse
Rodney Sprouse
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Anise Cameron
Dewey Goods
Robert White
Glen Strong
Delbert Vance
Win‘ton
Archie Amos
Maxville Social and Personal News Summary
Maxville notes detail a Leyte bound PT boat sailors delayed Christmas packages, local visitors from Logan and Lancaster, and guests at several homes. J Pelton, Jesse Mohler and others host family gatherings as neighbors help with illnesses and injuries. Floyd Goodhve returns from Fort Sill to visit before a move to Fort Meade. World’s largest ranch, King Ranch in Texas, spans over 1,000,000 acres with a month seasonal difference across its expanse.
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Maxville
Harold Sater
Leyte
Charles
Hat
Clifford Wolfe
Ihildren
Donnie
Janice
Logan
Carl Griggs
Lara Wolfe
Dan
Otis Sheets
Pegey Wolfe
Lawrence Baker
Jesse Mohler
Rewé Johnston
Wendell
James Goodlve
Cleone
Paul Summel
Albert “Sheet
Clyde - Wah
Lancaster
George Wolfe
Franklin Wolfe
Arthur Danison
Kentucky
Hocking County
Floyd Goodhve
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Fort Meade
Maryland
Judson Howdyshell
Reed City
Michigan
Howdyshell
George Poling
King Ranch
Texas
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Julius
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Groesbeck
A. R. Cromlish
United Brethren Church
Charles Woodruff
Wallin E. Riebel
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Anna Belle Lan~frank
Phillis Mindigo
Margié Hoffman
Sunbeam Choir
County Red Cross
Dessie Price
Bertha Levion
Maggie Harris
Bertha Ferguson
Gertrude Reese
Catherine Eichel
Edna Dew
Margeret Sehiingerman
Louise Wemmer
Anna Mae Peddigrew
H. H. Pettigrew
Rose Lamity
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John A. Tuco
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Bernard Jones
Mae Jones
James Jones Sr
Oakjeld
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E. C. Haskins
R. W. DeCrow Jr
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John McNally
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Betty Woodruff
Virginia Hatfield
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Virginia Roberts
Faith Altman
Janet Cales
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Mary Morris
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Rose Marie Altier
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Professor Elsner
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Rascal
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Mozart
John Elsner
Paris
Ahour
Peter Edson
Cottage Tea Room
E. L. Church
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Neil Mathews
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Lillian E Barbour
Athens Presbyterian Church
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Joe Sayles
Toledo
T. N. Hoover
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the Order of DeMolay
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Harold Nice
Charles Tribe
Edward Long
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