War watch signals shift toward realism and peace talks
David Lawrence notes a move from drifting optimism to realism as Allied leaders prepare for Teheran talks. He cites Ribbentrop’s Madrid trip, German setbacks, possible German surrender, and broader Pacific planning. He credits Vandenberg’s stance and calls for united leadership across parties amid wartime strain.
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Washington
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Tun Lster
Spain
Madrid
Germany
Mile
Stessrs
Staba
Roosevelt
Churchill
Ribbentrop
Alles
Hitler
Berlin
Vandenberg
Stalin
Teheran
Far East
Pacific
United States
A Late Look At Manpower For War Production
A Washington dispatch notes the House Military Affairs Committee wants to survey manpower shortages in military and war production before deciding. The piece questions why action was delayed despite ongoing needs for ammunition, trucks, radar, and cotton duck, and criticizes focus on investigations over pressing military demands.
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House
Congress
Byrnes
Philippines
Europe
House Military Affairs Committee
Committee
78Th Congress
Dies
Clo-Pac
Conventions fall as war limits travel and power
The piece argues against federal bans on conventions, noting strained transport already crowded with troops and civilians. It says conventions waste resources during wartime, urging instead to conduct business by mail as Army and Navy expansion increases rail and bus usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Rural Telephone Administration bill seeks $100 million loan plan
Congress considers a Rural Telephone Administration with a $100,000,000 loan pot to expand service to rural areas. It would fund construction, extend lines, and support cooperatives and municipalities while criticizing private providers for inadequate reach.
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Ted
United States
Washington Desk Pranks and Budget Briefs From Capitol
Peter Edson reports Washington gossip and light political notes. A new senator and staffers occupy desks once used by Nye. a note warns of Montmorency the cockroach. Publicity stunts feature Alben Barkley and a Hollywood figure called The Body. Budget director Harold Smith leads a seminar on reapportionment questions, while Edward J. Hatt is named chair of the Dies Committee with a brief bio.
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Montmorency
Lionble
Gerald W. Movius
Alben W. Barklex
Kentucky
Mane McDonald
Hollywood Ensheim
Congress
Harold B. Smith
Smith
Smyth
Edward J Hatt
House
Dies Committee
Congressional
Jerse
Government socialized telephones seek larger rights debate
In 1935 wartime handicaps aside the farm telephone network grew about 35 percent adding roughly 500000 instruments. The public must decide how far government socialization should extend to power and telephone services at taxpayer cost. The piece warns that as material rights expand the scope of spiritual rights like free press and speech may shrink.
Victory garden and war rationing gripes in public letter
The writer defends home front efforts amid rationing, noting personal gardens and saved food. He recalls sons serving in the Navy, fights in Midway, Saipan, Anguar, and Leyte, and argues morale on the home front matters little to the enemy. He urges continuing support and resilience despite shortages.
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the Messenger
Marie Morris
Miss Morris
Heaven
Satan
Navy
Midway
Saipan
Anguar
Leyte
U. S
Allied drive to smash Germany and reclaim Luzon
DEWITT MACKENZIE notes two global crises in progress the Allied squeeze on Hit terdam and the Luzon invasion in the Philippines. He argues these moves could finish Germany and set stage for a decisive Pacific push against Japan while warning citizens against internal criticism that could fracture unity among Allies. Added items cover mail service in Stockholm and Athens historical notes and local club news.
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West
Dewitt MacKenzie
Hitterdam
Luzon
Philippine Island
Germany
Japan
Pacific
Europe
United
United Nations
Young Men Plan A 2000 Mile Wagon Trail To California
In a frontier tale, four adventurers map a route from St Joseph to Sacramento using ox teams. They estimate 2000 miles, plan to sleep on the ground, carry tents and blankets, and estimate 22 weeks of travel with rest Sundays. The piece describes route, gear, and travel calculations as they discuss their plan.
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ad_venturers
Jake Birdsall
Tom Plunkett
Mat Gordon
Jake
Mat
Andy Gordon
Tommy
St. Joseph
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
Potatello
Idaho
Colorado
Utah
Kansas
Nebraska
Nevada
California
Lake Tahoe
Perrin
St Joseph
Sacramento
United States
Mississippi
Bob Perrin
Bob
Jaround
Panama
Lottridge News Notes Visitors and Local Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Gordon Collins and family visited near Success with Michael Kinnen and the Arnold Berpald family. Scott Snodgrass and children spent Sunday with Velma Persons. BE Swisher visited with J W Barnhill family at Dutch Ridge. Fanny Barnhill spent time with her mother Atherton of Alfred. Paul Robinson visited Glenn Brummage Sunday. Keith Brandeberry and Evelyn Werner of Ireland vicinity called on E W Swisher. Effie Stout staying with Velma Persons. L H Allen and family hosted Sunday dinner for birthday of Mrs Allen. Rev John L Morgan of Tuppers Plains was a supper guest at Carson Boges. C M Warner and family from Camp Perry arrived to visit John Archer and Albert Warner. Oma h Gaston attended district Eastern Star in Nelsonville. Rev J Morgan also visited John Archer, Lee Gaston, and Fred Warner.
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Nelsonvike
Rev. J . Morgan
John Archer
Lee Gaston
Fred Warner
Kyger Sunday School Installs New Officers
Kyger Sunday School organized new officers led by Superintendent Mrs. Cora Ward and Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Mina Amos. Daughters of America officers for six months include Cora Ward and Hannah Harrison among others, as local society notes.
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KYGER
Kreger
Cora Ward
Mina Amos
Peggy Bradbury
Maxine Darst
Kieth Bradbury
Daughters of America
Manilla Lemley
J. A. Searls
Hannah Harrison
Mabel Eakin
A. Jn. P.C
Mac Tipton
Jean Rupe
Susie Rife
Horton Rife
V W. Bradbury
Dennis Spires
OHE
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National Dispatch
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Washington State
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Mitchell
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North Dakota
Jack Croome
Nye
Croome
the Public Forum
East
Stockholm
Sweden
Leda Sams
Athens
Dan A. Bardin
Athens County
Democratic Executive Committee
C. L. Jordan
Central Committee
Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Etta Laverty
Margaret Laverty
Huntington
Fred Wheaton
Charles
Virginia Beasley
Armory
Athens Club
Common Pleas Court
C.H. Horn
C. H.harris
Hartiman Theater
A. B. Roe
Miami Fla
J. A. Palmer
Sunnyside Needle Club
ME. Woodward
Messenger
Lottridge
Kyger Sunday School
Birdsall
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Jean Ki
Andy Garden
Blanche Gorby
Libbie T. Reeves
Carpenter
Peter C. Jewel
Rio
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Destiny
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Laura Chase Foster
Bettmann
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