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Athens Messenger
Frederick Wah
the Messenger Publishing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charlies H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Bingle
United States
Athens
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
War wears on readers as a test of spirit
The piece argues that wartime weariness will grow with long campaigns and routine burdens. It contrasts civilian fatigue with the sustained resolve of Germany Italy and Japan and urges persistence through daily duties to win.
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British Isles
Warning on wartime controls to hit businesses soon
The article warns that Washington plans will suddenly restrict or close businesses not already on war production orders. Essential plants may be shut and government directives could arrive with little notice, changing relations between government and business to benefit the war effort.
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Washington
Hitler
Farm Help Problem Presses Across War Effort
The piece outlines wartime farm labor shortages and a push to mobilize all available people including relief recipients, women, and children to support agriculture. It warns that as more men join the army and munition work rises, broader community effort is needed to prevent failure of the allied food program.
The Industrial South and War Driven Growth
The South rapidly industrialized before the war crisis and now wartime industries such as chemicals pulp and paper metals iron and steel and rayon are expanding. The new facilities will persist after victory and may end regional specialization that shaped the nation's social history in the last fifty years.
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South
Truman committee report highlights slow production and missteps
Washington commentary details delays in aluminum and copper production, noting OPM mismanagement and jurisdiction battles. It cites plan flaws, late contract signings, and outdated aircraft tech, arguing Nelson should be shaken up as the system’s breakdowns persist.
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Washington
Truman Senate Committee
Donald Nelson
Army
Navy
Truman Committee
OPM
Truman
France
Defense Agency
SPAB
Russia
Middle East
Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene
Peter Edson critiques wartime governance describing defense heavy shifts in WPA NYA and CCC. He notes OCD missteps including youth programs uniforms and emergency food hoarding and cites Mrs Roosevelt curbing pantry stockpiles and misaligned federal efforts.
Perry County Commissioners discuss work relief study in wartime
Perry County commissioners meet to back a study on a work program to absorb unemployment anticipated if the Allies win the war. They also confer with insurance men on better premium coverage.
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New Lexington
Board of
Perry County Commissioners
Anna P. Beard
Hattie V. Roberts
Hopewell Baptist Church
E. G. Melick
Carl Orr
William T. Fundaberg
Charles Donnelly
State Department of Taxation
Crooksville
Corning
Somerset
Shawnee
New Straitsville
Common Pleas Court
Sterling O. Obernour
Charles A. Henning
Rachel Henning
Churches urged to unite for postwar gospel defense
A letter from A. L. Snedden of Athens RD 1 argues churches should drop differences and unite for a weekly international Sunday school lesson and strong preaching to defend gospel freedoms. He urges church unity as a core step toward lasting peace and a global role after the war.
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the Messenger
America
Shawnee News Notes Highlights Local Moves and School News
Shawnee residents share visits with families from New Lexington and Logan. Clement McLain, a Shawnee High School graduate and Ohio State freshman, earned English proficiency credits. Shawnee defeated Hemlock High School in basketball Friday, with several local residents noted in weekend activities.
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Shawnee
John McLain
Robert
Roberta
Jean McLain
Edmund Deleaney
Charles Hillis
New Lexington
Bernard Montell
Tom O'Donnell
Logan
Clement McLain
Shawnee High School
Ohio State University
Bob Norris
Don Norris
Bertrand Norris
Robert Hughes
Carrol
New Straitsville
Hemlock High School
Grover Browning
Delores
Tambay Plantations Feederia Lunch Wagon Looms Large
Mom Baumer opens a Feederia lunch wagon at Tambay Plantation and forms a tourist camp partnership with Jane Ann Judson, last of the Mauries. The tale centers on Juddy's past husband Hendy Kent and a web of local characters as Judge seeks stability and clues to a looming mob lynching at Hanging Tree.
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Mom Baumer
Tambay Plantation
Jane Ann Judson
Mauries
Mom
Juddy
Carnival
Loren Oliver
Welliver A.prof
Tambay
Swoby
Dolf
Maurie Sears
Angel Todd
Hollister Mowry
Oliver
Gold
Hanging Tree
House of Tambay
Doc
Angel
Gramps
Nyah
O. K
Dee
Hendy Kent
Henderson Kent
Open Door Policy Pledge Amid China Japan Talks
Japan pledged to maintain the open door policy in Manchuria and China in response to Stimson’s note but warned that China’s conditions could modify the Nine‑Power Treaty application. Separately, a Bible Class luncheon honored Mrs. E J Jones Sr and entertained Athenian women at Mrs. Louis I Brown’s home. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R marked its 29th anniversary with 44 members and guests at Mrs. Edwin W Chubb’s home.
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Japan
Manchuria
China
Stimson
E. J. Jones
Louis I. Brown
University Terrace
Nabby Lee Ames
D.A.R
Edwin W. Chubb
S. Court St
Athens Troop One Scouts Win Inter-class Basketball Title
Athens Troop One of the Boy Scouts of America defeated the Flying Quintet in a fast game at the armory to win the inter-class tournament. Principal Rupp coached the winning team and Johnny Algeo starred as forward for the Scouts. Ohio University Music Department plans to move into a newly remodeled building adjacent to the former university hospital at semester start.
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Athens
Boy Scouts of America
Rupp
Johnny Algeo
Ohio University Department of Music
4N the University Hospital
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Junction City
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Ohio Penitentiary
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Wheeling
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Sherman F. Sheets
Monday Creek
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Palm Oil Corps, Inc
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the Public Forum
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