Hopkins to London and Paris for Big Three conference
Roosevelt sends Harry Hopkins to London and Paris to prep for the Big Three meetings. Hopkins carries a detailed memo on Italy and Greece, easing diplomacy with De Gaulle and aligning France for a future United Nations role.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
London
Paris
de Gaulle
Greece
Italy
Mr. Hopkins
Europe
Edward R. Stettinius
Churchill
Stalin
Hopkins
Moscow
Russia
Colonel House
Wilson
General de Gaulle
France
United States
League of Nations
Far East
United Nations Council
Logan Forum Urges Civic Unity For Postwar Prosperity
A writer reflects on Logan's revival, urging cooperation among citizens to rebuild after the war. He highlights churches, schools, and streets as pillars, warns against factionalism, and calls for civic responsibility to attract new business and ensure a thriving community. Paragraphs discuss church attendance and community spirit in Logan, January 23.
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the Messenger
Logan
MacArthur
Philppines
Cher
Wallace for Commerce Provokes Business Backlash
Analyzes opposition to Henry A. Wallace's nomination as Secretary of Commerce. Critics argue his background and postwar policies clash with business needs and lender agency aims, citing the Roosevelt era power dynamic and ties to the P A C. The piece stresses that business leaders would reject Wallace and emphasizes the administration faces a unity issue.
Congressional action urged to define War Labor Board powers
Washington observers say only Congress can clarify presidential authority over non war related labor disputes as a federal court challenges the White House power. War Labor Board members doubt they can function without clear guidance on whether unions or stockholders control a business. The court ruling in the Montgomery Ward case prompts calls for law that grants authority through legislation rather than executive action.
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Congress
Washington
War Labor Board
White House
Hillman
United States
Montgomery Ward
Credible pledge after ration stamps chaos challenged faith
After the OPA canceled ration stamps residents muttered about broken promises. The article notes a headline promising less meat next month to civilians by a man, urging readers to believe the pledge and not demand further assurances.
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OPA
Food Control Agency
Letter From Washington: Truman Warns On Hannegan Nomination
Peter Edson notes Vice President Truman advised Bob Hannegan against accepting the Democratic National Committee post, suggesting his prior IRS collector role was better. The piece recalls publicity chief Sam O Nea ls and humorous digs about wartime airline travel and DOJ dog travel duties. It also covers Charles Prins advocating a nickname change for J Monroe Johnson from Rowboat to Speedboat.
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Washington
Harry S. Truman
Bob Hannegan
Hannegan
Democratic Party
Truman
Sam O'Neal
Charlie Michaelson
Paul Porter
O’neal
Dewey
Chicago Sun
Roosevelt Dewey
War Department
Office of Defense Transportation
Charles ¥. Prins
DDT
J. Monroe Johnson
Inland Waterways Corporation
Johnson
Interstate Commerce Commission
ODT
Piins
Burlesque on Government Critique of Labor Monopoly
A critique argues that the labor monopoly in the United States forces men to join unions or pay to work in war industries. The piece contends no American citizen should be forced to join any organization to earn a living and condemns labor unions outside laws governing business. It warns that such tyranny harms freedom and could lead to domination by labor or political bosses.
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United States
Poet's Corner Complainers Battle Snow and Strain
A poem from Reynoldsburg Ohio laments snow and rain, scarce stamps for meat, sugar shortages, and tax burdens while urging support for soldiers overseas. It urges Americans to endure and unite for a better tomorrow, contrasting public gripes with wartime sacrifice. Frank E. Coe signs the piece.
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Uncle Sam
You
Last-Ditch Fight by Hans In Prospect
Opinion piece argues Germany may fight on near Berlin with Hitlerites aiming for a last stand. Discusses unconditional surrender, war crimes trials, and possible Nazi leadership punishments while Western Allies close on Berlin and Russians push from the north and south.
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Hans
Berlin
Robert Ley
Hitler
Roosevelt taps Henry Kaiser to lead clothing drive
President Roosevelt asks Henry J. Kaiser, noted West Coast shipbuilder, to head a nationwide campaign collecting usable used clothing for Europe's destitute. The drive, starting in April, aims to gather 150.6 million pounds, ten times U N Relief Admin totals from a recent church drive.
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Henry Kaiser
Washington
Roosevelt
Henry J. Kaiser
Reef of Europe
United Nations
Winter Socials and Local Notices Stir Athens Gatherings
A crowded winter scene at a high school event hosted by Mary Ann McKay and Kathleen Shannon included many students. Clyde Mansfield urged farmers to feed quail, and a banquet by the Athens Order of Eastern Star honored Mary Finsterwald. Roy C. Shirley was chosen to fill the Elks post. Dean McCracken praised OH University city cooperation on teacher training during a Rotary roundtable. Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Robinson won bridge prizes as Athens faced fourteen below zero.
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Mary Ann McKay
Kathleen Shannon
Helen Haskins
Lucile Swaim
Marjorie Wheaton
Sarah Mansfield
Frances Moier
Alice Bardin
Roberta Chism
Paul Jones
Dick Lockhard
Dale Gaitten
Len Smith
Bob Daggett
Dick Eddy
Frank Meyers
John van Dyke
Carl Beassley
Athens Order of Eastern” Star
Mary Finsterwald
T. C. McCracken
Ohio University
Athens City
Athens
John H. Preston
C. C. Robinson
Louis Brown
University Terrace
Apple Grove Briefs Involving Local Club and Family News
Apple Grove notes report the W S C S of the Methodist Church meeting at Mrs Mabel Roush home with nine members and three children, voting two dollars to the Infantile Paralysis fund, and sewing carpet rags. A telegram told Virgil Cook is missing in action, later reported prisoner of war. Revival at Nazarene Church ended. A trio visited Mrs Shank and Bobbie Jr at Rio Grande with Mr and Mrs Shank and Mr and Mrs Earl Ashley and Ralph Ashley.
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Apple Grove
W.S.C
Methodist Church
Mabel Roush
The
Nazarene Church
Earl Ashley
Ralph Ashley
Letart Falls
Earl Shank
Robert Shank
Bobbie, Jr
H. Fadely
Rio Grande
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Wweer
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Elsner
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Louis Pleyel
Frederic
Jozef Elsner
Tozef
Vienna
Nicolas
Pleyel
Chopin
Madame
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Fritzchen
Mamma Chopin
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Jozef Elerer
Izabela
Mamma
Mozart
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Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
American Enterprise
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Henry Wallace
Agriculture and Labor
Jesse Jones
Commerce Dept
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Hoya
Peter Edson
Poet's Corner
Frank E.coe
Reynoldsburg
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United Nations War Crimes Commission
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Reich
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Roy C. Shirley
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