Invasion Plans and Allied Strategy Across Asia
Washington contends Japan faces multiple invasion plans with dozens of possible landing points. Allied air raids target factory districts in Japan while China’s front lines strengthen, and if Russia enters the war it reshapes Manchurian considerations. Naval blockades and carrier strikes would precede any invasion.
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Washington
Japan
Germany
Vokin
United States
Tokio
Calais
Normandy
China
Ous
Chungking
T. ¥. Soong
Moscow
Russia
Crowley
Siberian
Manchurian
The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Subscriptions
The Athens Messenger advertises weekly and Sunday editions from the Athens Publishing Co with staff and associations listed. Subscription rates are given for carrier and mail in Ohio and outside Ohio, plus rates for weekly and foreign subscriptions.
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Athens Slessenger
Leza
the Messenger Publishing CO
Gorton K Bush
Pyousher
Gen
Alen Charlee Hofarr
Mansene
de Famber
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Newa~paper Association
Associated Press Inc
Associated Press
Srec
Athens Messenger
Enterec
Athens
Nations
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Cleveland
Trzriks
Kiss and Tell: Corliss and Dexter at the USO Bazaar
In a crowded armory auditorium a USO Red Cross bazaar unfolds with cheerful booths and service members. Corliss Archer and Mildred Pringle run the guest towel stand as Dexter Franklin arrives, teased by Corliss while Mildred flirts with an Army officer. Dexter eventually buys a towel with a five dollar bill.
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Mildred Rhinglee Corliss Archer
Mildred Pringle
Corliss Archer
Corliss
Mildred
Jera
Raymond Pringle
Raymond
Hitler
Pringle
Dexter
Coriss
Emere
Maartet
Corliss Krooth Mildred
Dexter Derr
Red Cross
The Plain Talk Against Government Job Programs
A citizen condemns federal efforts to guarantee jobs for all, arguing that heavy taxation and government involvement ruin private enterprise. The writer cites postwar taxation, investor reluctance, and political planning as threats, warning of a dictatorship of subsidies if Washington promotes universal employment.
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Washington
Congress
Hitler
Germany
Reds Moving East War Sparks Chinese Mission to Moscow
The article discusses a Chinese mission from Chungking to Moscow led by Premier T. V. Soong, Chiang Kai-Shek's brother in law, returning from the San Francisco Security Conference. It notes possible Soviet assistance against Japan and the looming China Russia talks could shift Asia’s political landscape, with speculation on Communist considerations and broadened Soviet influence in the Orient.
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Chungking
Moscow
T. V. Sonng
Chiang Kai-Shek
Harvard
San Francisco
Russia
Asia
China
Soong
Japan
Europe
Senator Ray Willis Criticizes Price Agency Remarks
A garbled account shows Senator Ray Willis of Indiana railing against the OPA and price controls. The dialogue suggests confusion and vague accusations, with the article dubbing the senator’s remarks inappropriate and poorly presented amid broader political criticism.
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Ray Willis
OPA
I. N
Tre ‘Seman
Indiana
Allies to form four power control in postwar Germany
Four zone occupation now in place as Allied commanders plan a unified German government under a four person control council. Leaders Eisenhower Zhukov Montgomery and De Tassigny will meet in Berlin to outline policy and the framework for postwar administration.
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Frankfurt
United States
Russia
Britain
France
Germany
Germany Wall
Berlin
Central Council
Hisenhower
G K. Zhukov
Montenmery
de Laure de Tassigns
Bers Lin
Penmalinn
Control Council
Truman
Churchill
Europe
Farmers to Buy Majority of Planes
Alfred B. Bennett of Aeronea Aircraft Corp told 400 business men at an air cargo conference that a survey shows farmers and rural residents would buy 60 percent of all planes sold. He said small planes offer advantages for transporting light farm produce or live stock to market.
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New York
Alfred B. Bennett
Aeronea Aircraft, Corp
Middletown
Air Caven
Air Cnego
Bennet
Toothache of national policy dwarfs war talk in Edson piece
Peter Edson argues lawmakers should focus on universal dental health funding over boondoggles. He highlights Murray Aiken and Popper proposals for federal grants to states for dental disease prevention and care, urging action to address root causes and pediatric dental programs.
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Murray
Montana
Flotida
George S. Aiken
Vermont
Mirray
Popper
Aiken
Jon
Dave
Inca
Pune
Tose Hills
Senate
Sane
James Fr
Claude Pipper
Pour Rey
Farm Product Prices Near 1920 Highs in June
The department reports farm prices on June 15 at 208 percent of the 1914 average, with gains of 13 points from a year ago and 6 points above a month earlier. Prices for meat, fruit, and vegetables rose sharply amid the June rise.
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Wasthngton
Gegitaliie Department
Cate Are Turned Off Early To Net Profit
Chicago market shows over 90 percent of salable cattle offered last week. Buyers fear grain costs will erase any potential price gains as steers sell at thinner margins. Market participants expect tighter supplies and cautious bidding amid fluctuating feed costs.
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Cate
Chicago
Sn Cass
Ted
Buckeye Children Receiving Work Permits
state child labor records show many certificates issued for minors. Henry Moore, state director, reported a large share of permits went to underage workers with limited job eligibility, noting only a small percentage of youths meet the required ages.
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Colleatbus Paints
Harry Moore
Cydus
Daeseareahl Pesgs
Valen
Moore
Maeure
Betes
Five Day Limit Placed On Train Reservations
Washington announces a change from a 30 day to a five day advance reservation rule for civilian passenger trains. The Office of Defense Transportation says the limit uses space efficiently and aids furloughed soldiers in obtaining rail space.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
Shucks Saved Peaches From Frost Miracle Says Agent
Newark Palmer Jones county agricultural agent reports shucks left on peach blossoms stayed for four weeks this year and saved the peach crop from frost damage. He calls the effect a miracle.
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Newark
Spending record marks Ohio Legislature session
The 41st Ohio General Assembly adjourns with a record $310.6 million in appropriations raising the biennial total near the half billion mark. Regular budget stands at $402.8 million with a $75 million postwar building program and $32 million in local subsidies. Key enacted measures raise school subsidies and unemployment benefits. veteran and mental health provisions advance, while two major bills on strip mining and urban slum clearance fail. A nine member commission will study veterans needs for the next session.
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Columbus
Mth
Ohio General Assembly
Frank J. Lausche
Thestead
Department of Conservation
Lausche
Fnally
House
Local residents share trips and visits across towns
Mrs H T Wise and family return from Columbus and Bellaire while guests of Mrs Wise’s parents in Bellaire. Prof W H Fenzel departs for San Francisco to begin world tour leg aboard Chiribu Maru. Miss Virginia Hoover heads to California for six weeks with relatives and to join other family members on Yellowstone Yosemite route. Charles Ogg celebrates birthday and 22nd wedding anniversary at Millfield. Local attendees include M P Totman and others. Clyde Beverage and Julie Reed travel to Columbus for Remington Arms Co. sales position.
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Virginia Hoover
T. N. Hoover
California
Charles Ogg
Nellie Carpenter
Millfield
Athens
M. P. Totman
Virginia Crippen
Lucy Totman
Sylvia
Ed Cole
W. B. Johnson
Clyde Beverage
Frank Reed
Columbus
Mr. Beverage
Acm
Remington Arms Co
Cash Register
Dead Soldier Helps To Settle His Estate
A khaki ghost returns to New Bedford after reading his obituary to consult with the attorney who closed his estate. Sergeant Alan Grimshaw of the Eighth Air Force B 17 was shot down in March 1944 in Brunswick Germany, losing 40 pounds in German hospitals and camps.
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Sew
Bedford
Mass
New Bedford
Start Set
Alan Grimshaw
Germany
Sergeant Grimshaw
Eighth Airforce
Brunswick
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