Nationalism still sways after Moscow communique
David Lawrence analyzes the Moscow Conference legacy, noting public confusion over atomic bomb secrecy and Japan policy, while nations each guard own veto powers. He argues nationalist sentiment in the United States and Soviet Union shapes diplomacy, delaying consensus and world governance ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Byrnes
Russia
MacArthur
United States
Moscow
Japa
State Department
Maosee
America
Balkan States
Great Britain
Dinner at Orchard Hill With John Clay’s Circle
Pike Calvin visits the Clay household after a thunder shower at Number Ten Orchard Hill. He meets Marcia Clay and Fay Tudor while John Clay’s secretary Mary Butler’s disappearance lingers in the background. A poised Gil Manson and a looming, wealthy observer watch from the hall as tensions hint at a larger drama to unfold.
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Pike
Orchard Hill
John Clays
Calvin
Marcia
Marcia Clay
Marela Clay
Pike Calvin
Mr. Calvin
Tina
Sam Pringle
John Clay
Mary Butler
Fay and
Gil
Gil Manson
Fay Tudor
Fay
Mareia
Fass
Mr. Manson
Manson
Gil Marcia
Water shortages block industrial plant plans in Athens area
An Ohio water supply issue derails a proposed four million dollar B F Goodrich plant near Marietta and echoes past attempts to lure industry to the Hocking Valley. Engineers found insufficient ground water data and uncertain supply, foiling expansion dreams and highlighting water as the core hurdle for regional recovery.
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B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Marietta
Athens
Goodrich
Hocking Valley
Newark
Housing After World War II Accelerates Economic Recovery
The article argues housing is the key economic driver and social force following World War II. It notes millions seek homes, homebuilding fuels demand for interiors and furnishings, and spurs related industries. A rapid rebound is possible, though full recovery will take years and require avoiding major industrial conflict.
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Moore
Comparing postwar debts across eras and tax burdens
The text contrasts U S debt after World War I with the 1945 Victory Drive, noting federal debt rising from about one billion in 1916 to 25 billion in 1919 and reaching roughly 280 billion by 1945. It highlights that federal debt now surpasses all other debt combined and is about three times the size of private debt.
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U.S
Edson reviews State Department reorg under Russell
Peter Edson reports on the looming reorganization of the State Department led by Assistant Secretary Donald Russell. The plan expands the Foreign Service and adds divisions for economic affairs information and intelligence while tackling chaotic internal operations and scattered offices. Russell stresses coordination and talent to build an efficient foreign policy machine.
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Washington
State Department
Donald Russell
Spartansburg
S. C
Byrnes
Department
Congress
Foreign Service
U. S
Department of State
Russell
Athens Area Churches Schedule Wide Bible School Week
A long local church roundup lists services across Athens churches including First Christian Bible School morning worship at 9 15 and evening at 6, Nazarene Sunday School 9 30, Central Ave Methodist and England Presbyterian sermons, Nazareth New Year sermon, and multiple revivals and meetings through midweek, with details on speakers and times for each congregation.
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First Christian Bible School
Joe B. Maffett
Christian Endeavor
Harold. F. Kellogg
Board of Education
Memertos
Al'sidary Stalder
Red Cross
Wesley Foundation
Presbyterian Church
Sunday Church School
Westminster Fellowship
Women's Association
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Elmer G. Roessner
WSCS
Athens
Pilgrim Holiness
Young
Eryan l
Jai Blanche la Follette
Churcil
Christian Science Sunday School
Alphala
England
Presbyterian and Omega
Red Town
Free Methodist
Young People's Meeting
Leroy Hiett
Newtown
George Scott
Columbus
Mr. Scott
Point Rock Personal Notes of Christmas Visits Across Area
Local notices recount Christmas and holiday visits among families in Point Rock, Hamden, Radcliff, Columbus, and nearby towns. Family groups include Noah Harvey with son Clyde and daughter Cartle Ethel visiting Luther Harvey and sons Olan and Dale, plus Francis Montgomery and Ferry Harvey. Other gatherings mark visits to Morris hare, Athens, and Long Run, with multiple relatives from Dayton, Charleston, and Albany.
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Point Rock
Noah Harvey
Clyde
Cartle Ethel
Hamden
Luther Harvey
Olan and
Dale
Francis Montgomery
Ferry Harvey
Luther
T. E. McLaughlin
Middleport
Morris Hare
Elizabeth Cottrill
Thelma Cottrill
Radcliff
Lawrence Morton
W. R. Holcomb
Helen
Carolyn
Everett
Ruth Swisher
Columbus
Robert Fisher
Charles Roberts
Point Pleasant
W.va
John Bable
Long Run
D. D. Bable
William Gregory
Dayton
Albany
Howard Knapp
Francis
Carl
T. BE. McLaughlin
Hemlock Grove News Notes Mixed Sunday School News
Sunday School attendance was 17. Local families shared Christmas visits across Hemlock Grove and nearby towns including Columbus and Racine. Navy discharge updates, Bible School times, and church activities at Danville Pilgrim and Fairplay Chapel were noted with numerous family gatherings around midkiff and Romine households. The coconut palm deeming the most useful nut tree is highlighted with its many products.
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Hemlock Grove
Eldon Glark
Grant Roberts
Pleasant
Raymond Tayior
Wilbur Midkiff
Theo Heines
Navy
Bert Romine
Gene
Kenneth
Orville Romine
Doyle Sargent
Golda
Henry Euler
Racine
Danville Pilgrim
Charney Romine
Bible School
Homer Midkiff
Service
Ziba Midkiff
George Logan
Paris Winter Squeeze Hits Powerless and Poor
Dewitt Mackenzie reports Paris endures a bitter winter with scarce heat and coal shortages. The city struggles as fuel rationing tightens, black markets supply scarce goods, and disease resistance weakens. Rural wood use is restricted while pre-Revolutionary maples in Maine hint at distant historical notes.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Paris
Iwe
Europe
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National Dispatch
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Allied Policy Commission
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Mrs. Sigourney
Athens Area Churches
Nazarene Sunday School
Good Shepherd
Drr
George Ixbey
St. Luke's, Church
Manetta
Graham Chapel
Tor
Roy Deeter
Lservice
Athens Circuit
New Marshfield
Union
Clark’s Chapel
Richland Ave
Pleasanton
Bates
Stewart Pilgrim Holiness
Helen W. Tatman
Chesterhill-Amesville
Amesville
Chesterhill
Moon
Amesville Presbyterian Sunday School
Albany Methodist Charge
Pleasant Valley
Pearl Chapel
Snowville
Airline Christian Sunday School
Christ
Carpenter First Baptist Church
Charles J. Bowen
South Canaan Baptist Church
Point Rock Personals
By Galbraith
Sanat
France
Maples
Maine
Royal Navy
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