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Cartier
Offier
Act of Isis
Jonn W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbusa O. Cleveland
FBI Birthday Praise By Editorial Echoes Hoover Leadership
On its 35th birthday the editorial lauds the FBI as near perfect among agencies aiding the war effort. It credits John Edgar Hoover for transforming the bureau, notes arrests since December 8 1941, and defends civil rights while acknowledging past PR flaws.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Pearl Harbor
G-men
Hitler
Tojo
John Edgar Hoover
Mr. Hoover
The
United States
Nazi radio surrender drive aims to mute Dutch broadcasts
Nazis force Dutch to hand in private radio sets with severe penalties, claiming radios weaponize the population. Many comply but some hid receivers and continue to listen to London. Dutch Nazi commentator Max Blokzijl says illegal listening is many times higher than surrendered sets.
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Huns
London
Max Blokzijl
Bevin Raises Alarm on Germany’s War Aims
British Minister of Labor Ernest Bevin warns Germany may seek to bleed democracies to end this war and resume aggression later. He says the Allies must not let the war end until the Reich is utterly weakened and permanently prevented from waging another war.
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Ernest Bevin
Germany
Reich
Europe
Propaganda Leaves and Pseudo Leaves in War Effort
The article comments on propaganda tactics used by the OWI including dropping kiri leaves from bombers to frighten Japanese forces in the Aleutians. It argues Japanese superstition about premature kiri leaves is exploited but asserts that a single medium sized bomb would have been more effective at Attu.
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Hitler
Aleutians
Attu
Coal mining perils rival war fatalities in postwar alert
Ickes highlights mining dangers with 5998 casualties per month in the past year versus 4830 battle deaths monthly since Pearl Harbor. He notes most mining injuries are nonfatal and discusses the broader safety crisis facing American coal mines.
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Ickes
Pearl Harbor
President Roosevelt Humiliates Vice President Wallace in Cabinet Row
The Wallace Jones clash raises constitutional questions about separation of powers and the proper role of the vice president. The piece argues Wallace erred by joining an executive post and urges withdrawal to preserve independence and balance among the three government branches.
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Washington
Wallace-Jones
United States
Wallace
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Harding
Coolidge
Dawes
Army
Navy
Supreme Court of the
Congress
Supreme Court
Air War Advance in Sicily Shows New Warfare Character
Clapper reports from Allied Command Post in North Africa on Sicily air power. Air superiority boosts invasions, moves ships and supplies, reduces casualties, and supports naval and ground operations as pilot crews and reconnaissance planes deliver rapid target photos. Colonel Elliot Roosevelt heads a photographic group guiding air strategy.
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Allied
North Africa
Germany
Japan
Sicily
Elliot Roosevelt
Air Force
Wage scales and tariffs in early 20th century notes
The article recalls a coal wage scale fixing underground workers at five dollars a day and outside men at four. It notes ongoing European economic tension from tariffs and trade restrictions despite the London Economic Conference. E Rey Lash Jr of Athens lists Civil War soldiers, while Miss Betty McClure hosts Miss Mary Rutter and Geoffrey Morgan, former Athens schools chief, spends the summer in Europe.
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Europe
E. Rey Lash, Jr
Athens
Athens County
Lash Drug Store
Geoffrey Morgan
Local social and training notes from Athens and surrounding area
A business forecast warned prosperity would fade and mood turn low. Miss Philemon Ambrose in Logan started a class to train Girl Scout Leaders. Mrs. J. M. Higgins of Athens hosted a luncheon for her granddaughter Elizabeth Langenburg’s ninth birthday. Guests included Marjore D. Helen Jones and others from New York City and Ocala. The Shannon family and friends visited Buckeye Lake. Marguerite Hearne of Cincinnati stayed with the Mardis in Athens.
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Philemon Ambrose
Logan
J. M. Higgins
Athens
Elizabeth Langenburg
Marjore D. Helen Jones
Mary Joe Delia Dorsey
Tom Craig
Adele Stroth
Jackson Slattery
New York City
John Logan
Ocala
Fla
WSCS Meeting at Apple Grove Hosts and Guests
The WSCS of the Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Charles Sayre in Apple Grove with ten members and five visitors. A devotional and business session led by Mrs. C. S. Sayre preceded refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Buck, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Webb, and many local families, with updates on travelers and plans for Rev. Robert Salser’s transfer to Piqua.
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Apple Grove
WSCS
Methodist Church
Charles Sayre
Mabel Roush
Mae Hayman
Mable Shields
Frankie McKelvey
Frances Shank
Eileen Buck
Bertha Robinson
Mildred Donohue
Etta Shields
Gertrude Carpenter
Carl Shields
Smith
O'Dell
Pomeroy
Hartinger
Middleport
Mabel Robinson
Williamson W. Va
C. S. Sayre
Sayre
Roberta Thaxton
Charles Beegle
Columbus
Roy Buck
Pat Webb
Letart Falls
R. A. McKelvey
Earl Shank
Ralph Ashley
Herb Sayre
Davey
Mt. Moriah
Lewis Ours
Virginia
Virgil
New Brighton
Piqua
Williamson
W. Va
Earl Robinson
Hockingport WSCS Meeting Highlights Foreign Country Program
The WSCS met with Lana Griffin Wednesday night for an outdoor program on the Christian religion of foreign countries. Four women dressed as Japan, China, India and Malaya presented the event and Ronald Linchcome sang Jesus Loves Me. Lanterns ornamented the lawn and 25 members plus visitors enjoyed refreshments.
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Hockingport
WSCS
Lana Griffin
Japan
China
India
Malaya
Ronald Linchcome
Jesus
Susanne Wright
Akron
Orvil Medley
Ethel Randolph
Clarice Medley
Parkersburg
Charles Kellbaugh
Ray Sullivan
Lucile
Barbara
W. T. Matheny
George Sprouse
Columbus
Robert Halsey
Barry
Woodsfield
Charles Lumbatis
Fred Rockhold
Clarence Randolph
Lois Stowe
Milan
Diamond Ring and Wallet Found in Woods After Derek's Death
The narrator uncovers Kathy's diamond and a wallet with $500 in the woods near the old play cave. He infers Kathy and Connie were involved in Derek's death and suspects Deputy Shaw suspects the same. He plans to protect Clint Mattison as the mystery deepens.
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Derek
Margaret
Will Grady
John
Walter
Kathy
Connie
Will
Shaw
Clint Mattison
Birth Announcement for Larry Lee Hines of Hemlock Grove
A son named Larry Lee was born Saturday July 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Theo Hines. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Hines and Mr. and Mrs. Avery Nelson with great grandparents listed among several families in Hemlock Grove.
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Hemlock Grove
Theo. Hines
Larry Lee
George Hines
Avery Nelson
Thomas
Hines
Naylors
Waid Bing
Homer Midkiff
Monroeville
Clark
Porter Midkiff
Clark Midkiff
Oklahoma
Grace
Gary Midkiff
Ziba Midkiff
Bert Romine
Gene
Kenneth Romine
Stacy Stockton
Silas Taylor
John Swartz
Gallipolis
Branch Fleming Honored by Co-Workers
Branch C. Fleming of Marietta Mfg. Co. Point Pleasant West Virginia received a 17 jewel Bulova wrist watch from fellow workers last Saturday. Fleming, a skilled pip fitter at the Marietta Boat yard for three years, marked his last day before expected induction into the Army as an Engineer. Big Stoop, as colleagues call him, leaves behind many friends who will miss him.
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Middleport
Marietta Mfg. Co
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Branch C. Fleming
Fleming
Marietta Boat Yard
Point Rock Garden Club Meeting and Community News
The Point Rock Friendship Garden Club met Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Harry Peters. The group planned a Flow Show at Columbia Chapel on August 18. Members presented Mrs Math Morris a flowered sugar bowl and cream pitcher as a golden wedding present. Nearby residents and service members were mentioned in visits and travel notes including Army personnel and local families attending events and hospital visits.
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Point Rock
Cat Keck
John W. Babie
W. D. Bable
Long Run
Mr. Babie
California
Walter Canode
Texas
Clarence Canode
John Levis
Missouri
D. V. Morris
Vandalia
Sheltering Arms Hospital
the Vale
Martin Ambilance
Emerson Bigonf
Waverly
John Radekin
Lottit Kruiskamp
William Denny
Wilkesville
William Gregory Dayton
Netta Gregory
Zella Rupert
Columbus
Madison Vernon
Emmet Harvey
G. A. Radekin
Ie Bolton
Clyde Morris
M. Morris
Albany
Useness
Luther Harvey
McArthur
Frank Westfall
Arvin Wetgan
Springfield
Rubber goods storage and odd device warnings
Questions cover storage in a cool dry place with talcum powder between items. A device radar signals pilots at altitude to warn of oxygen deficiency. Re-election of a prime minister Valera is noted. An international bombing Olympics staged at Childres where eight air schools tested sharp socks at a 20 foot target.
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U. S
Childres
Adier
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