Invasion Threats and Allied Strategy Across Asia 1943 44
The dispatches discuss Japan's invasion uncertainty and Allied plans. It notes Japan cannot predict landing directions, the role of deception, and how Allied air bombardment and naval blockade target Japan's industrial capacity. It also covers China and Manchuria, Russia's potential entry, and U.S. lend-lease logistics to Siberia.
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Washington
Japan
Germany
United States
Tokio
Eiergy
Calais
Normandy
China
Torrestras
Chungking
T. V. Soang
Moscow
Russia
Crowley
Siberian
Subscriptions Rates and Delivery Details
The Messenger lists subscription prices including Ohio and outside Ohio options. Rates cover 1 year 6.50 and 13.00 and weekly terms. overseas service also offered. Printing supply constraints may affect outside Ohio subscriptions. obituary notices and cards of thanks also billed.
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Carriey
Ohio
The
Messenger
Plain
Athens
Don WW Cutten Company
Chicago
Lex York
Columbus
Cleveland
Kiss and Tell Shooting Script in Armory Bazaar Scene
A wartime USO Red Cross bazaar scene unfolds in a decorated auditorium. Mildred and Corliss run a towel booth while Dexter appears eager to impress Corliss, Raymond teases, and a young Army officer exits with Mildred’s praise. Dexter finally pays a five for a towel amid tense flirtation.
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Auditorius
Hann
Mildred Pringle
Corliss Archer
Neacher
Corliss
Mildred
Raymond Pringle
Raymond
Dexter
Franklin
Dexter Dexter
Sorliss
Red Cross
Government aTrol of Jobs Doom Manifold
A critical editorial attacks government plans to fund universal jobs. It argues Congress cannot create lasting employment without confiscating property and taxes. warns that postwar taxation will strain private enterprise and back government subsidized work. It condemns subsidies and says private investment hinges on real returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Hitler
Germany
Reds Moving East War Shifts Chinese Russian Ties
The piece notes a planned China Russia meeting linked to Premier Soong and Chiang Kai-shek, amid speculation Moscow may seek a mutual aid pact to bring Russia into war against Japan. It warns of potential shifts in Asia and a rise of Soviet influence, with implications for Chinese Communists and regional balance.
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Chungking
Moscow
T. V. Lorenz
Chiang Kai-Shek
Harvard
San Francisco
Soong
Russia
Asia
China
Fation
Japan
Orient
Europe
Senator Willis Critics OPA Wording Cites Price Agency Flaws
A Indiana senator is quoted hard on the OPA calling the price agency a shrinking the welfare line. The quote is praised as a crisp jab though the speaker’s standing weakens the point. The op ed notes Willis’ reputation dims the impact of the barb despite its aptness.
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Ray Willis
Indiana
OPA
Willis
Allied Control Plans for Postwar Germany Outlined
The four Allied powers plan a centralized governing structure in postwar Germany with a central council in Berlin. The council includes Eisenhower Zhukov Montgomery and De Lattre De Tassigny, aiming for uniform policy across four occupation zones. Decisions require unanimous consent within the central council, with major disputes escalated to the four governments.
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Frankfurt
United States
Russia
Britain
France
Germany
Berlin
Central Council
Eisenhower
G. K. Zhukov
Montgomery
de Lattre de Tassigny
Contral Council
Council
Truman
Churchill
Generelissimo
Stalin
Europe
Farmers Buy Majority of Planes Says Bennet
Alfred B Bennet sales director of Aeronca Aircraft Carp Middletown told 500 business leaders yesterday that a survey shows farmers and rural residents could buy six percent of all planes sold. Speaking at the cargo packaging conference he noted small planes offer advantages for light farm loads to market.
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New York
Alfred B. Bennet
Aeronca Aircraft
Carp
Middletown
Bennett
Toothache politics in the Senate a dental funding joke
Peter Edson notes Senate talk shifts from global issues to domestic pain, praising three senators for pushing a toothache solution. He highlights Senator Murray's plan for a National Institute of Dental Research and a million? budget, plus Pepper and Aiken proposing grants for dental health programs.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
San Francisco
James KE. Murray
Montana
Cline Pepper
Florida
Genie T. Athen
Vermont
Murray
National Institute of Dental Research
Pepper and Aiken
Woith
Farm Product Prices Hit Highest June Level Since 1920
Prices for farm products rose 14 points from a year earlier and six points from a month prior, marking June’s highest level in decades. Grain, cotton, fruit, and vegetables showed notable gains as the Department notes farm prices on June 1 reached a record, reflecting broad increases across staple crops.
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Washington
Ascertise
Cattle Are Turned Off Early To Net Profit
In Chicago market, 0 percent of salable cattle offered last week sold. Grain fed steers graded good to choice. many could gain with 60 to 60 days feeding, but sellers fear higher costs would offset price gains. Top prices kept near the $18 ceiling despite sellers' efforts to stay within limits.
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Chicago
Sillers
Buckeye Children Granted School Working Permits
Many Buckeye youngsters received working certificates during a vacation period, with 44 and 3 year olds among the permit holders. J. Harry Moore, relations director, noted certificates issued to 8 to 15 year olds for farm, hotel, industrial, and hospital work, with some seniors gaining positions in various local jobs.
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J. Harry Moore
Moore
Mawre
Five Day Limit Placed On Train Reservations
Beginning Saturday civilians may book passenger train space only five days in advance. The prior wartime rule allowed thirty days. The Office of Defense Transportation ordered the change to maximize limited civilian space and help furloughed soldiers secure train reservations.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
Shucks Saved Peaches From Frost Miracle, Palmer Jones Says
Newark Palmer Jones, Licking County agricultural agent, says corn husk shucks that cling to peach blossoms four weeks this year saved the peach crop from frost damage. He calls it a miracle and credits the unusual protection to the lingering shucks.
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Newark
Palmer Jones
Licking County
Record Spending Authorized By Present Ohio Legislature
In Columbus the Ohio General Assembly, nearing adjournment, approved a record or near record spending level with appropriations around 510,010,000, the first biennial total to reach the half billion mark. The regular budget stood near 3402,76B,565, plus a 75,000,000 postwar building program and 32,000,000 in state subsidies. Major enacted measures boosted school subsidies and unemployment benefits, aided mental health treatment, and veterans privileges with a nine member commission to study veterans needs for the next session. Several bills failed, including strip coal mining regulation and slum clearance, while a proposed Department of Conservation collapsed under conflicting views and weakened authority. Governor Lausche opposed large conservation funding and the proposal died on the House floor.
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Solumbus
Ffth Ohio General Assembly
Frank J. Lausche
Department of Conservation
Lausche
Weekend Trip Highlights Of Wise Family In Ohio
News notes recount Mrs. H T Wise along with Mr H T Wise and relatives visiting Bellaire and Columbus. Ohio University professor Wenzel heads to San Francisco aboard the Chiribu Maru for part of a world trip. Miss Virginia Hoover departs for six weeks in California with Yellowstone Park route plans. Twenty years ago J L Beckley hosted the Ack and Thimble club and celebrants marked Charles Ogg’s birthday and wedding anniversary.
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W. H Fenzel
Ohio University
San Francisco
Virginia Hoover
T. N. Hoover
California
Charles Ogg
Nellie Carpenter
Millfield
Athens
M. P Tetman
Virginia =rippen
Lucy Tetman
Sylvia
Ed Cole
W. B. Johnson
Dead Soldier Helps To Settle His Estate
New Bedford residents read an obituary sketch of Staff Sgt. Alan Grimshaw who died in Germany last year. A khaki ghost visits his attorney, who settled his estate and life records. Grimshaw, of the Eighth Air Force, was shot down over Brunswick in March 1944 and endured prison camps and hospital illness.
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New Bedford
Mass
Alan Grim- Shaw
Germany
Grimshaw
Airforce
Brunswick
Gersman
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