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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1945

Page

4

Japanese peace feelers dismissed by Grew in U S policy

Washington reports Acting Secretary of State Grew calls Japan’s peace feelers clumsy propaganda and insists on unconditional surrender terms. He argues public discussion removes doubt about negotiated peace and predicts a massive U S assault if Japan delays surrender.

Washington Joseph C. Grew Japan Department of State Grew United States Okio Hitler France English Channel Germany Mr. Grew

Subscription Rates and Mailing Terms Across Regions

The notice lists subscription options for various regions and durations including Salt and Oslo rates. It notes world-wide delivery at $2.00 per year and mentions outside Ohio mailing will be limited by print paper supply. The Messenger is referenced with multiple regional offices and general matter classification.

Gee Oslo Ohio Mpecia Ty the Messenger Biteres Athena IDI Jonos Cullen Company Chitago New York Columbus Cleveland Atc

Archer Porch Close Shot Lenny and Mildred Confess Love

In a tense garden scene Mildred and Lenny plot a secret against Raymond and Corliss while facing a looming overseas leave. They vow to marry at dawn and keep their romance hidden from their families as Raymond suspects the couple’s intentions.

Archer Raymond Mildred Anndé Maymond Louise Dei Jennys Carilas Corliss Lenny Prize Archer Garden Senny Elineh Lenny Darling

Compulsory Training Poll Debates Nationwide Vote

A proposal by Representatives Smith of Wisconsin and Taylor of New York for a nationwide poll on compulsory peacetime military training sparks debate. Proponents cite majority rule and informed opinion, while opponents warn of precedent. the House committee supports a draftable program for ages 17 to 21 with reserve status, backed by Army, Navy, veterans groups, and others, facing opposition from labor, clergy, educators, and farm groups.

Lawrence H. Smith Wisconsin D. P. Taylor New York United States Congress Smith Taylor House Army and Navy Veterans’ Groups

Pan American High School Proposed in Cleveland Schools

The Cleveland public school system may create a Pan American High School dedicated to studies on the Americas. The plan, unusual for its exclusive focus, mirrors a growing trend in schools to broaden Pan American subjects. It argues that mutual understanding reduces conflict and promotes peace in the Western Hemisphere.

School OF Understanding Americas Cleveland Western Hemisphere

Edson outlines U N Security Council role for Stettinius

Peter Edson reports that ex-Secretary of State Edward Stettinius Jr. will lead the U S delegation to the United Nations General Assembly and serve on the Security Council. The charter outlines arms control, threat assessment, peaceful settlement, possible sanctions, and a Big Five dominated decision process.

Washington Doward R. Slottining, Jr Security Council U. S General Assembly United Nations Organization Business Couna Stettinius Senate Pan American Union Council Deere United Nations Stéttmius United States U.S

Social notes from Coolville and Troy area gathering

Coolville and Troy area social items note a LTL meeting at 2:00 PM Friday at Grange Hall. A wedding reception for Sot. and Mrs. Ray E. Dawson followed their July 5 ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Athens with many relatives attending and a serenade later that evening at Mrs. Haps Walden’s home. Several local families, guests, and servicemen were listed as visitors or callers in Coolville, Athens, Guysville, Little Hocking, Zanesville, and nearby towns.

Coolville L.T.L. Meet Brandeberry Willard Hope Walden C. E. Brandeberry Ann Walden Virginia Knecht Agnes Crawford Athens Eleanor Fuller Guysville She Haps Walden E. O. Knowles Ralph Knowles Dorothy Joan Belpre Thomas | Stealey Virginia Lee Parkersburg James Cog- Reshall Janet Lee James Little Hocking Margaret Teisen Zanesville A. B. White Jack Jeannette Keith Brandeberry USNR Cleveland Thomas Werner Bobby A. W. Brandeberry J. C. Andrews Vernon Burg Killbuck Florence Barrows Wooster Lea Andrews Frost Raymond McCutcheon Torch Ford Myron McAfee Coolvillg McAfee Sac City Charles McAfee Tear Fstella Oer Emerson Racine R. S. Hensdeorson Yaannp Lawrence Holter Daughtors Barbara Ff C. Blair

Unconditional Surrender Debate and Taylor Ridge Notes

War Today editorial argues Japan must be impotent to prevent renewed aggression, citing Nomura and Berlin reactions to Allied advances. It warns of a future Asiatic bloc and stresses the need to enforce surrender to avert a stronger Japanese threat. Taylor Ridge community reports follow with social notices and local guests.

Dewitt MacKenzie Japan Nippon Kichisaburo Nomura Nomura Hari-Kari Berlin Daniel de Luce Associated Press Ninppon Kaiser Germany

Victory Day Poem Sews Hope In Wartime Faith

Poet's Corner invites readers to submit verses bearing name and address. The piece pleads for renewed faith and hope amid war, asking for peace beyond poetry and a resolve to endure until victory day, with a call to love and patriotism for the Red, White and Blue.

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Apple Grove Personal and Social Mention

Mrs Elizabeth Taylor and Mrs Ruth Weldon of Rariie were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Sayre last week. Mr and Mrs Wesley Bellas are guests of his parents at East Letart. Mr and Mrs Lewis Ours and family of Beaver Falls Pa were guests over the holiday of her parents, Mr and Mrs Gearge Hayman and Mr and Mrs Marion Ours. Mr and Mrs Finest Shank entertained with six oclock dinner Thursday evening. Present were M-Sat Spence Hayman, Pfr Tome mie Beesle, Cpl Robert Ashley and Lt and Mrs Robert EB Shank, James Carpenter, QM Fee of the US Nav arrived home Saturday for a 35-day furlough.

Apple Grove Elizabeth Taylor Ruth Weldon Rariie Charles Sayre Wesley Bellas East Letart Lewis Ours Beaver Falls Gearge Hayman Marion Ours Finest Shank Spence Hayman Tome Mie Beesle Robert Ashley Robert EB. Shank James Carpenter Fee Jthe US Nav

German Prisoners To Work on Ohio Farms

The Fifth Service Command will allocate about 7,600 German prisoners of war to farm labor in Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Kentucky in August and September. Maj. Joseph S Deutschle, public relations officer, said demands shared by war plants and the War Food Administration must be handled through the War Manpower Commission and the state supervisor of emergency farm labor. A Berlin report says three American soldiers died and two others lost vision after drinking alcohol obtained through unauthorized channels.

Columbus Service Command Ohio Indiana West Virginia Kentucky Joseph S. Deutschie War Food Administration War Manpower Commission Deutschle

News Your Dad Read Ten Years Ago Highlights

A column lists social updates from ten years ago with families visiting Rainbow Lake and at Love City. Names include Melba Faulkner Betty Henderson Elizabeth Fri, Mr. and Mrs. Drake at Elmwood Place, Don Peden family traveling to Iowa, and Dr. Sprague attending a wedding rehearsal in Columbus.

Melba, Myers Betty Faulkner Harry Faulkner Mulberry St Misa Betty Henderson Elizabeth Lois Fri Rainbow Lake W. B. Drake Elmwood Place John T. Sprague Columbus Mel E. Davis Grace Darling Jones

Langsville Personal And Social Mention

Langsville residents and relatives visited Langsville and nearby areas from Tuesday to Saturday. Families from Parkersburg Harrisburg Columbus and Vinton attended the funeral of Mrs Emma Piper at Vinton Church with burial in the Vinton Memorial Cemetery.

Langsville Ray Miller Parkersburg Vinton Frank Braley Harrisburg von Miller Emma Piper Emma Pickens Columbus T. M. Pickeens Sgt Carl Miller Carla Jane Cecil Bolin Joe Emma Miller Piper Vinton Methodist Church Vinton Memorial Cemetery

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Streich Peter Edson Coolville, Troy Social Notes WAR Today Taylor Ridge Laies Aid Society Gerald Bryan John Davis Dave Swartz Davis Swarts Kioh Martha Kioh Trimble Fred Heffken Herman Kempton Jacksonville Clyde Canter Chauncey Flora Harrison Carl Welling Evan Davis Bryan John Hooper Sylvia Donald Hooper Thelma Lee Rose Hooper Catshall Mavis Hughes Homer Forsha Canton Charles Hooper Bill Bulstrom Helen Hooper John Hisler John Wenger Isit Shelbyville Ind Dwight Smith Ronald Carol Ann Akron Glouster Bishopville Muskingum Valley Dick Lester Leota Lester P. B. Chalfant Blaine Chalfant Gerald Nagle Amesville Geraldine Nagle Willard Coey Poet's Corner Leda Sams By Galbraith Copa WEA Service, Inc T. Mee UW & Pat Cowboy Zeke Dr. Zump Nellie the Nutts Don Peden Ann State St Iowa C. A. Singmaster Peden R. P. Tompkins Marjorie Victor Whitehouse Helen Hockenberry Kala F. D. Campbell Ironton Oscar Fuleton
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