Okinawa Battle Caused Record Casualties and Censorship
New York Times Washington dispatch reveals Okinawa total casualties at 79,507 far above prior 45,029 as non battle losses were hidden by Navy censorship. Figures show Army 16 315 Marine 9 72 Navy battle losses and non battle casualties adding to a grim tally. The piece questions unity of command and urges an impartial review of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Okinawa
New York Times
Guam
Times Dispatch
Nimitz
Navy
Army
Marine
Marine Corps
Pacific
Roy S. Geiger
Buckner
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Army Air Force
Air Force
Army Air Force Evaluation Board
Geiger
20Th Strategic Air Force
Marianas
Army Air Forces
Strategic Air Forces
Japan
Unity of Command
Subscription Rates and Royalty Notices Across Regions
The notice lists subscription prices by format and region including 1 year 13.00 in state, 4.50 in Ohio outskirts, and 910.00 for outside Ohio. It notes rates for 3 and 6 months, weekly editions, and overseas service with mail and military mail options. It cites Second-Class Matter status and references John W Cullen Company and regional offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Mal Ip Obio
Athens
Blunt Talk and Shadow Figures in Bateman Case
John Clay and Roger Bland press Pike on Bateman's death amid suspicion and leverage. Bland hints at motives and access, while Clay probes Pike about alibis and hidden clues as a poison murder rumor swirls through the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bland
Pike
Bateman
Bland
John Clay
Miss Tudor
Iloor
Mr. Clay
Mr. Calvin
Credit Administration
Speed the Day: Big Government and Its Controls Return
A column warns that wartime and postwar government controls are returning after being removed, arguing many citizens remain dependent on federal benefits and that independence erodes as urban reliance grows. The piece cites southeastern Ohio as a region seeing a shift toward self reliance and a reduction in government intervention.
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Washington
Ohio
Landing of the Pilgrims at Little Creek Virginia
Sixteen anti Nazi Estonian refugees arrived after a 129 day 8000 mile voyage in a 33 foot boat from Estonia to Virginia. They were paroled pending appeal to the U S Attorney General and urged liberalization of immigration laws.
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Little Creek
Virginia
Atlantic
Estonia
U. S
America
Strike for Protection for Miners Insurance Proposal
United Mine Workers district president Sam Caddy warns of a strike if mines without workers compensation insurance operate. He cites a Kentucky mine where 24 workers died and insurance was optional under state law. The issue hinges on state lawmakers granting mandatory coverage for hazardous occupations.
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Sam Caddy
United Mine Workers District
Kentucky
Caddy
Two Threats Face Humanity In War Weapon Debate
A navy warning states man made epidemics of deadly diseases could be a future weapon alongside atomic bombs. The tone questions whether humanity will choose invisible pathogens or invisible atoms as its path to annihilation.
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Navy
Russian Demand Triggers Turkish Resistance Phrase
The Russian press accuses Turkey of sword rattling after Ankara pledged forceful resistance to a Russian demand for thousands of square miles. The report notes the contrast with Turkey's usual knee rattling response to similar Russian requests.
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Turkey
Edson analyzes U S cultural relations push and costs
Peter Edson critiques the State Department’s peace time cultural relations plan led by William Benton. He notes the doubtful public reception due to lineage from OWI OSS and Rockefeller offices. Proposals call for 2600 staff worldwide with varied duties and a six million dollar annual intelligence cost offset.
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Washington
State Department
Pup
Office of International Information and Culture Relations
OIC
OWI
Office of War Information
OSS
Office of Strategic Services
OSAA
Nelson Rockefeller
Office of Inter- American Affairs
William Benton
OWT
Rockefeller
Benton
Japan
Germany
NLA
National Intelligence Authority
Alfred McCormmack
Athens area churches schedule varied services weekend
A long listing of worship times and events across Athens area churches includes Wesley Foundation open house at 8 p.m. Friday, morning services and Sunday School at 9:25 and 9:30, sermons by Rev. Kelloggs and Rev. Maffett, youth and women’s circles, evangelistic services, and district notices for Christian Science, Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, Salvation Army, and Pilgrim Holiness churches with several midweek and weekend gatherings.
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First Methodist Church
Wesley Foundation
Harold F. Kelloggs
Dean Einar Hansen
Senior High
Delta Sigma Theta
Kappa Phi
Leona Algeo
Wisaley Foundation
Miami University
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Christian Church Bible School
Myrta Ashworth
Christian Leader
Joe B. Maffett
Maffett
Christian Endeavor
John Fee
Women’s Council
Salvation Army
Holiness Meeting
Salvation Meeting
Girl Guards
Sunbeams
Soldier's Meeting
Corps
Junior Legion
Holiness
Local Soldier Frustration Letter From War Front
A son of The Messenger editor from Coolville writes a distressing note home about delayed return, port closures, and army treatment. He says crews are kept at work, many are sent home with low points, and plans to send cablegrams to newspapers and senators to voice discontent. He predicts a wait until March or April and vents frustration with military administration. The letter ends with a vow to write again in better humor.
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the Messenger
Robert Barnhart
Coolville
LeHavre
Fire Chief Appointment Ends Council Deadlock
Ten years ago Herb Giles was named Pomeroy Fire Chief after Mayor C. J. Hess broke a three to three council deadlock on the appointment. The city record notes other local items including accidents in Chauncey, and community notices about Masonic officials and school projects.
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Herb Giles
Pomeroy
C. J. Hess
French press freedom and new laws in postwar Paris
De Gaulle government upholds broad press freedom including foreign printing. Paris hosts about three dozen newspapers despite print shortages. A forthcoming law will require disclosure of newspaper backers and ban foreign subsidies with penalties up to twelve years for bribery or falsification.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Paris
de Gaulle
France
Corning Church Schedules Include Sermons and Services
Sunday masses at St Bernard's and United Brethren Sunday School at 9 30. St Bernard's morning masses Boece 19 o'clock and weekday masses 7. United Brethren topic Unity in the Body of Christ. Evening worship 7 with The Paradise of the Sower. Church of God Unified services 9 30 Sunday service The Kind of a Revival We Need and 7 Sunday evening What Coming Needs. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7.
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Redtown
Free Methodist Sunday School
Leroy Hiett
Wesleyan Methodist Young People’s Meeting
Roy Straus
ST. Bernard's Catholic Church
United Brethren
Church OF God
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National Dispatch
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Chica
New York
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Cleveland
Cara
John Clays
Conti
Australia
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Peter Edson
Heaven
Caird
Emerson
George Eliot
Athens Area Church Services
Christian Science
Albany Charge
Townhouse
Temple
Albany
Pearl Chapel
Snownville
Pleasant Valley
Athens County Union
Pilgrim Holiness Church
East Canaan
Pilgrim Holiness
Young Peoples Meeting
Sarah Caston
Mill St
Athens Charge
Pleasanton
BATES
Clarks Chapel
NEW Ao Arshfield
UNION
Richland Avenue
ALY
Chesterhill-Amesville Methodist Charge
Amesville
Chesterhill
Logan
Amesville Presbyterian
Kilvert
Graham Chapel
Roy Deeter
South Canaan Baptist Church
Charles J. Bowen
Carpenter First Baptist Church
Violet
Church OF the Goon Shepherd
Stewart Pilgrim
George Sixhey
St. Tuukes
Mari¢tia
Ning
Jalae
Fatmann
Church OF Nazarene
Drell H. Goff
Fairplay Chapel Bible School
Central Ave
Methodist Church
LE Pilgrim Bible School
Earl Wachenschwanz
Morristown Mission Cottage
Amos. Sorrell
Lodi Pilgriy Holiness Sunday School
Helen W. Tatmann
East Millfield
H. Mingus
the Public Forum
Karl Gardner
Glen Gardner
Chauncer
L P. Tucker
Chauncey
Rolland Bright. Logan
Franz K K. Hall
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Mar
George S. Holdren
Troys Township
Rufus Putnam
Ohio University
David Geyer
First City Bank
A P. Miller
Trimblé Township
Glouster
Corning
By Galbraith
U.S Pat
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