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Menx Réitien
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Messenger
Athens
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New York
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Okinawa losses blamed on high command failure
David Lawrence argues that the Okinawa campaign reveals greater military incompetence than Pearl Harbor, with Army, Navy, and Marine losses totaling thousands killed and wounded. He cites mismanaged air base establishment, slow ground operations, and faulty amphibious tactics, urging an independent board to uncover facts and prevent repeat disasters.
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Washington
Mlitary
Masco
Okinawa
United States
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Pacific
Truman
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Marines
United States Navy
Normandy
Saipan
High Command
China
Japan
Homer Bigart
New York Herald Tribune
Europe
Maner
Night Flight Through Himalayan Ice and Fury
An airman details a perilous wartime ascent above the Himalayas as wet and clear ice threaten control at 20 000 feet. With oxygen dwindling and a looming mountain peak, a sharp chandelle and desperate maneuver avert disaster, while notes reveal survivor passengers and strategic context of the Pacific war.
No Cutback in Research in Postwar Aviation
The piece argues that wartime aviation cutbacks will save money and shift labor to civilian jobs, but prompt a debate over postwar research. It urges a long term, government‑funded program to sustain jet propulsion and guided missiles development, lest past aviation errors recur. It calls for congressional authorization for the Army and Navy to direct and finance ongoing aviation research.
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Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion
Europe
Army
Navy
Himmler’s attempted escape and the myth of Hitler’s survival
In the dying days of the Third Reich Himmler tried to vanish by disguise and anonymity. British intelligence helped foil him, and his habit of talking too much sealed his fate. The article ponders whether Hitler survived and if the truth will ever emerge.
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Third Reich
Japan
Heinrich Himmler
Himmler
Attila the Hun
Adolf Hitler
Tax Evasion Crackdown and Public Tax Resistance Discussed
In a critical voice, the piece denounces tax dodging and describes the Treasury rule requiring institutions to report unusual currency transactions. It argues many evade income taxes via illicit earnings while condemning the burden on ordinary workers and observing public resentment toward wartime taxation practices.
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Treasury Department
Sam
Letter From Washington Exposes Japanese American Threats
Peter Edson reports that 40 000 to 45 000 native born Americans of Japanese extraction will be released from War Relocation Authority centers and face integration challenges. Through May 1945 there were 70 incidents of terrorism threats against those returning to California homes, including 19 shootings. Most incidents occurred in Merced Fresno Madera and Tulare counties with near misses and nonfatal attacks.
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San Francisco
War Relocation Authority
United States
Japan
California
Merced
Fresno
Madferra
Tular
Mason Co Board Fails To Hire Teachers At June Meeting
Mason County Board of Education met Monday in Point Pleasant and again did not address hiring or placement of teachers. Superintendent Delbert Staats, in position since 1944, may be elected for a two or four year term after July 1. The board accepted Mrs. Clarice Knapp’s resignation as county 4 H agent and approved band practice during vacation. They tabled the health department funding explanation and ordered one school bus chassis. The superintendent’s office will close Saturday afternoons through June.
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Sam A. Simmons
Point Pleasant
Mason County Board of Education
L. L. Cadwell
Gilbert Rogers
C. C. Blessing
E. H. Burdette
Delbert C. Staats
Clarice Knapp
Knapp
P. E. Burt
Point Pleasant High School
James T. Lewis
Wahama High School
Fairview School
Waggener
Mason County Health Department
City Council Sets Grade Line and Repairs at Jackson Ave
City Council met Monday night approving a grade line on the west side of Jackson Ave between 22nd and 23rd Streets with potential extension to 24th. A catch basin for high rainfall was planned in front of Senior High School. Officials said funding exists but labor is needed to proceed, and a three way blinker will be installed at 14th and Viand Streets. The meeting closed the regular session before the new administration on July 2.
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Point Pleasant
F. G. Musgrave
Krodel
Brown
Musgrave
W. G. Durst
EB. McElfresh
J. B. Couch
Dencil Durst
Claude Cheesebrew
L. A. McMillin
0. H. Quillin
Jackson Ave
22Nd
23Rd Sts
24Th St
Clerk Brown
14Th and
Viand Sts
Reverend Mahr to Lead Communion at New Haven Church
The Rev. A. L. Mahr pastor of First Lutheran Parkersburg will conduct communion rites at St. Pauls Lutheran New Haven Sunday evening June 20 at 8. He is a former Army chaplain who served with troops in Casa Blanca Tunisia and Sicily.
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Point Pleasant
A. L. Mahr
First Lutheran Church of
Parkersburg
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
New Haven
Mahr
Casablanca
Tunisia
Sicily
Social Notes From Point Pleasant
Mrs T Stribling will host the Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock possibly indoors due to cool weather Lunch on the Stribling lawn was planned Bridge club hosts Mrs Laula Lewis Thursday evening at her Seventh home Woman's Society of Christian Service meets this evening in Trinity Methodist social rooms
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Point Pleasant
T. Stribling
Service Guild
Christ Episcopal Church
Stribling
Laula Lewis
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Trinity Methodist Church
Houghton Rites To Be Held Here Friday
Memorial Day notices in Point Pleasant detail funeral arrangements for Mrs. Houghton of Kanawha County. Born July 47 1900 at Athens Pa, she died after a heart attack in Gallipolis. Survived by husband Charles Houghton, parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bump, and brother Dr. Floyd Bump Eskdale WVa. Funeral held at Franklin A Agon Funeral Home Friday 2 pm with burial in Suncrest Cemetery.
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Point Pleasant
E. E. Heiner
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Nan McKinstry
Nelson A. Park
Atlanta
N. A. Park
D. M. Park
Charleston
Charles Steenbergen
Peter H. Steenbergen
S&j
W. H. Kester
Leona Montgomery
Houghton
H. D
A.C. Frye
Mra. Thome
Mt. Vernon Ave
Charles H. Frye
Gallipolis
Athens
Pointe Pleasant
Fire Ordnance Works
Charles Bump
Kanawha County
Floyd Bump
Eskdale
W. Va
E. Sees Houghton
John Woolfitt
Methodist Church
William Woolfitt
Park
Frank T. Cadgwill
Holzer Hospital
Franklin Aa Gon
Paul Edison
H. E. Garratt
Suncrest Cemetery
John J. Dower
Hillis Townsend
John J. Dower, Jr
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Dower
Vernon Jordan
Gallion
John E. Brown
Harry Layne
New Haven
Thelma
Mae Haris
Ravenswood
Sarah Maddox
John
Bess Maddox
Benefit Dinner Planned by Anne Bailey Farm Club
The Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club hosts a benefit dinner at Roosevelt School on Ripiey Road Friday evening June 8 at 8 o'clock. Proceeds support Recreation Center improvements. Reservations are required.
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Point Pleasant
Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club
Roosevelt School
Ripiey Road
Convicts to be taken to Charleston for federal custody
Sheriff Hesson and Deputy Morrison plan to move Robert G. Hall and Charles R. Brown, recently captured at South Side, to Charleston today for delivery to federal authorities. Betty Treadway replaces Polly Ann Filson in a local trio leaving Wednesday for Washington to work with the Federal Bureau of Investigations alongside June Reiker and Edna Koblentz.
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Ruth “Cavender
Charleston
Harriet Lewis
Mike Brady
Norfolk
Seaman Brady
A. B. Adkins
Onne St
H. D. Wartenburg
Ross Filson
Polly Ann Filson
Huntington
Point Pleasant
Hesson
Morrison
Robert G. Hall
Charles. R. Brown
South Side
Washington
Muss
Betty Treadway
Federal Bureau of Investigations
June Reiker
Edna Koblentz
Abilene Plans Reception for General Eisenhower
Abilene Kansas plans a large hometown reception for General Dwight D. Eisenhower, expected to return from Europe to Washington on June 18. Giant Chinese green onions are reported as 2 to 2.5 feet long, 2.5 inches in diameter, and weighing over three pounds.
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Abilene. Kas
Ablene
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Washington
Memorial Service for Men in Armed Forces at New Haven
The United Brethren Church in New Haven held a memorial service for church men in the Armed Forces. Rev. Harry Miller led, an arch with candles for each man was lit as names were called, and spring flowers adorned the altar. Court meeting followed with President Barnett and Commissioners in attendance.
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Point Pleasant
United Brethren Church
New Haven
Harry Miller
Remnants of Jap Navy Not To Be Despised
War Today examines Okinawa campaign showing Japan’s naval remnants could still threaten, with President Truman noting a long, costly struggle ahead. Navy efforts have already exacted heavy costs, and even optimistic forward momentum faces potential resurgence from remaining Japanese admirals.
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Tsui
Fox
Bill
U. S
MacArthur
Philippines
Hong Kong
Gondtionas
Japan
Okinawa
J. M. Roberts, JR
Truman
Germany
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