The Messenger History and Publishing Details
The Messenger announces its established 1825 origin with Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929, listing editors, associations, and circulation rates. It notes AP news rights, subscription costs, and post office status as Second Class Matter, with national representatives and advertising policies.
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Frederick W. Bush
THE
Messenger Shing Cop
Gordon K. Bush
Charles 4. Harris
Athens
Where Are the English Soldiers in World War II
The article questions the role of British forces after D-Day, noting American supremacy in Europe and the narrowing presence of English troops. It argues for a clearer postwar settlement and urges sending a more representative ally than Roosevelts Anglophilia to future fronts and negotiations.
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United States
France
Montgomery
North
Africa
Sicily
Italy
England
Luxembourg
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Roosevelt
Harder days ahead as army drafts rise and war materiel climbs
The article warns of tougher home-front conditions as mass drafts loom and equipment needs surge. It cites large American casualties kept secret, expected spring drafts near 100000 per month, and broad impacts on civilian industry and reconversion efforts.
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War Department
Congress
Bastogne Soldiers Stop The Enemy In A Critical Moment
A Christmas edition hails encircled American units at Bastogne for staving off north, east, south, and west forces. The article praises their unflinching bravery, noting their actions will shape world history and inspire future generations, while acknowledging the modest recompense they receive.
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Bastogne
Thermopylae
Runnymede
Lexington
British press challenges US wartime policy and alliances
Washington commentary argues British criticism reveals gaps in public policy on spheres of influence and a universal security system. It questions Roosevelt’s private talks with Stalin and Churchill, the Dumbarton Oaks conference outcomes, and the secrecy surrounding aims in postwar Europe. The piece notes media ties to British leadership and calls for full disclosure to bolster morale and unity.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Stalin
Churchill
Cordell Hall
American Congress
Yorkshire Post
London Times
London Economist
Congress
Europe
Dumbarton Oaks
Baltic
Poland
Greece
London
Brendan Bracken
Anthony Eden
Atlantic
Forrest Davis
Saturday Evening Post
League of Nations
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Churchill
Postwar public works judged by jobs created says Peter Edson
In Washington Peter Edson argues that postwar public works are measured by jobs created rather than dollar totals. He cites a 3 billion dollar roads bill and a 1 billion dollar flood control plan with Missouri River Valley development, estimating man-years of work and noting wage rate uncertainties for postwar projects.
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Congress
Bureau of Public Roads
Federal Works Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Department of the Interior
Cobden on Newspapers as Formation and Comment Maxims
An unreadable fragment quotes Cobden urging newspapers to be primary in formation and minimal in commentary. The fragment offers no clear dates places or names beyond Cobden and general press guidance.
Soldier's wives ask for support and town entertainments
Public Forum letters from Haydenville and Pomeroy urge neighbors to back service members' families. Ann Spencer writes on wartime rationing and shared sacrifice while Marie Morris urges matronly vigilance and community aid for wives left at home. Both call for understanding and local acts of kindness.
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the Messenger
Why Not Boost Our War Morale Amid Ration Gripes
A letter from E. L. McCullough of The Plains argues residents should stop complaining about rationing and support the government and Allies. He urges constructive action, criticizes critics as aiding enemies, and calls for national unity against Nazis and Nip wartime opponents.
Equality Call Sparks Letter From Langsville Reader
A Langsville reader vents about a local service member sent to the Navy School of Music in Washington DC after completing Great Lakes boat training. The writer argues for equal treatment and questions military roles, urging an honorable discharge for the soldier if unequal service persists.
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the Messenger
Washington, D. C
Navy School of Music
Great Lakes
Uncle Sam
Hitler
Tojo
U.S.A
Lillie Nelson Langsville
Jan
Not as Scheduled In Triple A Election Dispute
A 1944 Triple A meeting held at a private home faced protest letters from York Waterloo members. The state committee advised Athens County to schedule another meeting at a different date after the York Waterloo meeting did not occur at the announced York-Waterloo location. A. B. Walker Nelsonville, Jan. 3.
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the Messenger
Marshfield High School
Triple A
State Committee
York-Waterloo
Athens County Committee
Athens County
A. B. Walker
American plane output rises in 1944 totals
Washington dispatch reports American factories produced 96,369 planes in 1944, lifting total production since July 1, 1940 to 253,256. The 1944 output increases by 11,423 aircraft, and when measured by weight the gain exceeds 50 percent, reflecting a shift to weight as the more accurate yardstick.
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Washington
Beasley Named to Ohio Food and Grocers Code Authority
Carl H. Beasley of Clover Farm Stores joins the Ohio Food and Grocery Distributors Code Authority representing national voluntary chain groups. Anna Mae Keever and Julia Coe perform tap dancing during intermission at the San Souci New Year's ball. Charles Nye returns to Cleveland after Christmas visit to L C Nye family, resuming teaching. Fred McKay hosts a New Year’s dinner for Leonard Smith Jr on his 16th birthday.
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Carl H. Beasley
Clover Farm Stores
Ohio Food and Grocery Distributors
Anna Mae Keever
Paul Keever
Julia Coe
Harold Coe
San Souci
Fred McKay
Leonard Smith, Jr
McKay
First of two at home evenings hosted by Goldsberrys
Mrs. F. E. Goldsberry and Mrs. Blaine R. Goldsberry hosted the first of two at home gatherings at 221 E. State St. Guests included Mrs. Earl C. Krieger who entertained a bridge club at 295 E. State St. and top score prize went to Mrs. Harry Beckley. Prof. A. R. Kresge returned from Chicago after studying organ during the holiday recess. Prof. Ralph Super returned to Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y., after a holiday visit in Athens.
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F. E. Goldsberry
Blaine R. Goldsberry
E. State St
Earl C. Krieger
Harry Beckley
A. R. Kresge
Ohio University School of Music
Chicago
Ralph Super
Hamilton College
Clinton, N. Y
That City
Athens
Poets Corner and Winter Philosophy Verses
A newspaper page presents poetry and notes including Barbara Lou Carmichael’s New Year blessing for peace and safe return of soldiers, Alma Paschall’s Winter Philosophy on snow and sleep, and Laura Chase Foster’s Peace message urging humility and love as the path to harmony.
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Barbara Lou Carmichael
John E. Carmichael
Central Ave
Gilead
Laura Chase Foster
New York's Early Theater Scene and Colonial Attitudes
A Virginia couple touring New York discusses the Murray and Kean company, reactions to porcupines and monkeys in a gazette advert, and mixed colonial views on theater. Major Lawrence explains locals’ harsher stance toward actors, while Miss Fraser notes reasons for hostility and calls attention to regional tolerance in Virginia and Charleston.
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New York
South Carolina
Boston
Murray and Kean
Philadelphia
Miss Fraser
Ranelagh Gardens
Vauxhall
Lawrence
Mr. Mason
Charles
Charles Mason
Virginia
Fraser
Nellie
Mrs. Lawrence
Colonies
Dock Street
Charleston
First Army Counteroffensive Shows Cautious Promise
Dewitt Mackenzie notes the American First Army gains in the Grandmenil sector offer cautious encouragement but the German assault on the Belgian bulge remains a threat. Hodges' drive is vital for holding the line, while German momentum in the Saar-Lorraine area could shift forces and threaten France if a breakthrough occurs.
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First Army
von Rundstedt
Belgian
Hodges
Grandemenil
Patton
Bulge
Sarreguemines-Bitche-Lauterbourg
Saar
France
Lausche Resigns as Cleveland Mayor After Three Years
Gov elect Frank J Lausche relinquished his municipal office yesterday leaving the common pleas bench he held three years ago to lead Cleveland as mayor.
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Cleveland
Frank J. Lausche
Common Pleas Bench
Slayer of Woman at Akron Apprehended
Detective Lt. Gilbert Moseley said a 55 year old suspect confessed the butcher knife killing of Mrs. Ellen Suminskas 57 in the kitchen of her Akron home yesterday. The suspect was arrested three miles from the Suminskas residence after fleeing barefoot and hatless five hours earlier.
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Akron
Gilbert Moseley
Ellen Suminskas
Moseley
Suminskas
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Associated Press
Wba
Messenger
John W. Cullen Company
Columbus
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Peter Edson
Cobden
the Public Forum
Ann Spencer Haydenville
Leda Sams
Heaven
Pacific
Marie Morris Pomeroy
E. L. McCullough
the Plains
Nelsonville, Jan
Charles Nye
L. C. Nye
Poet's Corner
Alma Paschall
Woodward
By Dewitt MacKenzie
By Galbraith
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