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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1946

Page

14

Okinawa Casualties Revised Upward in New York Times Dispatch

The New York Times reports Okinawa total casualties now 79,507 with 21,342 Army 16,313 Marine 9,721 Navy battle deaths and 21,592 Army non battle and 10,881 Marine non battle. Navy losses cited as greatest in U S naval history.

Washington Okinawa New York Times Guam Times Dispatch Nimitz Tenth Army Navy Army Marine Corps Pacific Roy S. Geiger Buckner Senate Military Affairs Committee Army Air Force Air Force Army Air Force Evaluation Board

Athens area church services list multi church notices

A long list of weekly services and meetings is published for churches in the Athens area. Itemized entries include First Methodist Wesley Foundation activities, Christian Science, Salvation Army, Pilgrim Holiness, Free Methodist, and various other local congregations with service times, Sunday schools, youth groups, and special events noted for January and upcoming dates. Many entries mention pastors and speakers such as Rev Harold F Kellogg and Rev Joe B Maffett.

First Methodist Church Wesley Foundation Semmon Harold F. Kellogg Wesley Foundatispers Dean Einar Hansen Ak P.m Fellowship Delta Sigma Theta Kappa Phi Leona Alyse Wesley Foundation Miami Women's Society of Christian Service

Ten Years Ago Pomeroy Fire Chief Named

The town marked a historic council vote to break a three three deadlock over Herb Giles appointment as Pomeroy Fire Chief by Mayor C. Hess. Other notes include local clergy transfers and community events from Chauncey to Athens, and a report on past actions in the district.

Herb Giles Pomeroy C. 5. Hess

Subscription rates across regions with varied terms

The notice outlines subscription prices by period and region including Ohio inland rates and mail options abroad. It lists yearly, half yearly, quarterly and weekly rates with currency variations and stipulates service constraints and postal classifications. The piece also notes national representatives and advertising rate inquiries.

Poisoned Bateman Mystery Deepens in PiaK

Pike and Roger Bland pursue a murder thread after Bateman’s supposed poison death. Bland reveals full knowledge if paid, while John Clay pressures Pike and hints an owner’s handkerchief and coat could prove guilt. The case grows with new suspects and tangled alibis.

Speed the Day Weaning from Big Government Controls

The article argues that wartime and social welfare measures will not end. It warns that government dependence grows as prices and controls reappear after relief. It predicts a shift as more citizens secure themselves and move toward homesteads away from urban reliance on federal benefits. Southeast Ohio is noted as a region where this shift gains traction.

Washington Ohio

Landing of the Pilgrims in Little Creek Harbor

Sixteen people rescued after arriving at Little Creek Virginia in a 33 foot boat from Estonia an 8000 mile 129 day voyage. They fled Nazi influence and face immigration parole pending a U S Attorney General appeal. The writer urges liberalized policy and notes their courage versus current citizenship debates.

Little Creek Virginia Atlantic Estonia U. S America Australia Haven Plymouth Rock

Strike Threat Prompts Call for Mine Insurance in Kentucky

United Mine Workers district president Sam Caddy warned of action as no workers would report to mines lacking Workmen's Compensation Insurance. Twenty four Kentuckians died in a mine reported to have no coverage, a gap created by optional insurance under state law. The matter likely moves to the Kentucky legislature to mandate protection for miners.

Sam Caddy United Mine Workers District Kentucky Caddy

Choice of two weapons sparks fear for mankind

The Navy warns that man made epidemics of deadly diseases could be used as weapons in future wars. The piece frames the threat as humanity facing a stark choice between invisible biological threats and atomic weapons, underscoring existential risk.

Navy

Turkish Stand Against Russian Territorial Demands

The Russian press accuses Turkey of sword rattling as Ankara vows to resist by force if needed a Moscow demand for several thousand square miles of Turkish land. This marks a shift from Turkey's usual knee rattling response to similar requests.

Turkey

Washington Letter on State Department Information Programs

Peter Edson discusses opposition to the State Department plans for peace time information and cultural relations, detailing the proposed OIC restructuring under William Benton. He covers staff counts, budget estimates, and the shift of espionage duties to the War Department while noting quoted classical aphorisms.

Washington State Department Pup Office of International Information and Cultural Relations OIC OWII Office of War Information OSS Office of Strategic Services OIAA Nelson Rockefeller Office of Inter- American Affairs William Benton OWT Rockefeller Benton Japan Germany NIA National Intelligence Authority Alfred McCormack Iommon War Department AH Nia Army Navy ONI FBI Commerce State Department Foreign Service McCormack Congress

Letter From Son Describes Delays and Frustration of Army Service

The writer, a public letter from Robert Barnhart of Coolville, reports delays and anger in the army unit. He cites being kept at a port, potential redeployment to Le Havre, and a march to home by March or April. He notes sending six cablegrams to Statesmen and newspaper men and senators to express discontent. He says meals are decent but morale is low and predicts little work or pay from the bay. He closes noting he is fed up and hopes for better humor next time.

Geiger Pacific 20Th Strategic Air Force Marianas Washington Okinawa Army Air Forces Strategic Air Forces Japan Unity of Command the Messenger Robert Barnhart Coolville LeHavre

Free Press Policy Under De Gaulle Upheld in France

Paris reports emphasize absolute freedom of the press under De Gaulle with no censorship since V J Day. Anyone may start a newspaper amid imported newsprint shortages, while a forthcoming law will require disclosure of newspaper backers and curb foreign subsidies. Penalties for bribery or illicit publishing could reach twelve years in prison.

Dewitt MacKenzie Paris de Gaulle Jana Num Ber France

Church Services and Revival Topics in Corning

In Corning several churches list services and topics. St Bernard's Catholic Church offers masses at 8 and 10 on Sunday and 7 on weekdays. United Brethren notes Sunday School at 9 30 and sermons on Unity in the Body of Christ and The Parable of the Sower with evening worship at 7. Church of God presents morning service at 9 30 and evening sermon What Coming Needs with a 7 o clock service and prayer meeting on Wednesday. A Farm Credit Administration note reports daily loan activity averaging over 5 million dollars in 1934.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Young Peoples Cottage Sarah Gaston Mill St Kilvert Church OF God Troy Redtown Free Methodist Leroy Hietz Wesleyan Methodist Young People's Meeting Roy Straus Danville Pilgrim Bible School Earl Wachenschwanz ST. Bernard's Catholic Church United Brethren

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Athens Area Church Services Athens County Union Pilgrim Holiness Church East Canaan First Christian Church Bible School Myrta Ashworth Subjed Christian Leader Joe B. Maffett Maffett Christian Endeavor John Fee Women's Council Salvation Army Holiness Salvation Meeting Girl Guards Sunbeams Corps Junior Legion Holiness Meeting Christian Science Leroy Hiett Albany Charge Townhouse Temple Albany Pearl Chapel Snowville Pleasant Valley Chesterhill-Amesville Methodist Charge Amesville Chesterhill Logan Amesville Presbyterian Pleasanton Bates Clarks Chapel New Marshfield Union Richland Avenue Church OF the Good Shepherd George Sixbey St. Luke's Church Marietta Church OF Nazarene Dreil H. Goff Mound Bill Mound Hill Graham Chapel Roy Deeter South Canaan Baptist Church School Charles J. Bowen Carpenter Firs Baptist Church Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Helen E.tatmann Morristown Mission Cottage Amos. Sorrell Logi Pilgrim Holiness Sunday School Helen W. Taimann East Milleteld East Millfield Iseven H. Mingus Karl Gardner Glen Gardner Chauncey I. B. Tucker Rolland Bright Franz K. Hall Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of George S. Holdren Rufus Putnam Ohio University Central Ave. Methodist Church Fairplay Chapel Bible School David Geyer First City Bank A. P. Miller Trimble Township Jin Glouster Maite Ohio Avaisbie Eplarse John W Cullen Company Chicago Tors Columbus O Cleveland John Clay Roger Bland Pike Bateman Bland Miss Tudor Unis Mr. Clay Jonn Clay Mr. Calvin John Burt Peter Edson Kingdom of Heaven Caird Lyon Emerson George Eliot the Public Forum By Galbraith WEA Service Georg Corning The Farm Credit Administration
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