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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1945

Page

4

Debate over second class mail and press freedom in Arnold ruling

WASHINGTON judge Thurman Arnold lauds the ruling as noble for press freedom yet warns it is not law of the land. The Supreme Court's Berger decision could override, affecting second class mail privileges and post office power.

Washington Thurman Arnold U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Arnold Brandeis Holmes Frank Walker Esquire Supreme Court Berger Brandes Post Office Department Justice Holmes Walker Congress Justice Clarke Miller Edgerton Arnold Opinnon Authors League of America American Civil Liberties Union Curtis Publishing Company Readers' Digest Association, Inc American Newspaper Publishers Association Belind Pias

Subscription rates and service details listed

The notice outlines annual and monthly subscription prices for print delivery, with reductions for different terms and regions. It mentions outside service options, weekly rates for editors, and worldwide delivery. It lists offices and contact details for John Wallen Company and others, plus charges for cards of thanks.

Ini Tae Messerger Muterec Athens Jobn Wallen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland Rte

Burma Road flying lure pays pilots big money

In 1942 pilots faced the Burma Road dangers while transporting freight to China. Pan-American Airways and Chiang Kai-shek built a route from Dinjan Assam across Upper Burma to Kunming, China, recruiting skilled pilots like the narrator who sought instrument flight work and substantial pay. The Army soon took over ferrying, offering high commissions, while Pan-American promised 1000 to 1500 dollars monthly for three weeks out of four.

Bermeen Filia Gingiss al Privensal Skippy Lane Burma Road New York Burma China Himalaya C.M.A.C Hal Sweet Ciuna Japan Tts Rangoon Bay of Bengal Crema Pan-American Airways Chiang Kai-shek Chiang William Bond Pan-American Bone Assam Calcutta China National Airways Corporation Dinjan China National Kumnming Yunnan Bond J Pan - American Airways England Russia Chrysler Building Air Transport Auxilary RAF Army Randolph Field Randolph Lockheed California Brewster Aircraft Sweet Pan- American India

Russia's Pacifiс policy and Allied strategy in World War II

The piece argues Russia's benevolent neutrality in the Pacific shaped Allied strategy to defeat Germany first. It notes American desires for Soviet air bases in Siberia were unrealistic due to proximity of Japanese bases and the risk of a new front over long supply lines. It also contends opening Siberia would have required millions of troops and strained Europe-focused efforts.

Russia Japan Siberia Washington Pacific Tokyo Vladivostok Aly Korea Manchuria Germany Europe

Veterans Referral Board urged to aid returning servicemen

Athens County veterans face post war challenges as citizens discuss a full time information clerk and sub committees. Lawyers doctors bankers educators could form focused groups while the Veterans Referral Board identifies needs and directs men to appropriate specialists. Federal experts urge citizen advisers to bridge military and civilian life with collective effort.

Atheny County Red Cross Returning Service Tevist Athens Couts Veterans Referral Athens County

War in the Pacific: suicide missions and fierce combat reported

A damaged wartime account notes Japanese pilots using suicide tactics, seaborne and air assaults against American ships while American forces strike back. The report contrasts brutality and efficiency of the enemy with Allied efforts and losses, acknowledging heroic resistance amid ongoing attrition.

Labor contract talks eased by San Francisco Employers Council

Peter Edson explains how the San Francisco Employers Council analyzes union demands to reduce conflict. Experienced negotiators, not lawyers, steer discussions, balancing demands with what is acceptable to management. When prep work shows acceptable terms, contracts can be agreed at the second meeting, shortening negotiations and avoiding strikes.

San Francisco Unisabea Beloves Thas Cullreine Balcaining Fabor Mapile Titde 9 Lins Pnion NPN Employers’ Council Seison Brass Fac San Francisco Employers Council

Murray City Personal Mention

Murray City notes list residents returning home from visits and staying with relatives across Michigan Ohio and Columbus as several families travel for holidays and weekend gatherings. The item ends with a Washington bulletin noting the abolition of the Office of Civilian Defense effective June 30.

Acp Washington Civlian Defense Truman Effec

Allied Control of Germany Stirs Speculation Postwar

The piece notes Allied plans for governing Germany after war ends focus on administration rather than full annexation. It flags boundaries set to 1937, questions on Polish Silesia, and potential issues for the Control Council over Germany as a whole. It highlights Holland’s flood-damaged lands and possible compensation debates.

Maoberts, SR Germany Silesia Cies Lublin Lodz Frankfurt Imary Holland Control Council

Zaleski Social and Personal News Update

Social and personal notes from Zaleski report visitors including Mrs Effie Ward and friends, a May 31 birth in Columbus of Georgetta Goodman, deaths and survivors of Luther McKibben in McArthur, Memorial Day visits by the Peters and McKibbens, and travels of the Schmitter and Potter families with military and Columbus connections.

Zaleski Estelie Shaeffer Sallie Huhn Ina Shaeffer Chillieethe Effie Ward Herbert Hoskinson Lathens Charles ‘Vansky George Goodman Othello Jayjohn Columbus Georgetta Luther McKibben McArthur Bertha Scot McKibben Harley Fate Harold Haines Salineville Archie McKibben Raymond Peters Famiy Lafayette Everett McMibben Anne Brush Clara Potts Nelsonville Duncan Cincinnati Fred Stamm Scheer Karl Schmitter Naval Air Station New Orleans Schmitter Mary Alice Coleman Ohio Ottumwa Town

Sharpsburg Notes Highlight Local Visits and Service

Decoration Day visits mark the week with families gathering in Sharpsburg as Mrs. Geo Sheldon of Athens spends time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hanson. Local men like Pvt. Charles L. Hanson of Fort Knox or Fort Krona Ky are mentioned with family home stops.

Murray City Dave Roberts Detroit John Shelton Rubert ‘Tipton George Archer Columbus Dora Wilson Cinda Lu Hollister Edison Jonas Don Summerfield Ing Jeanne Shuttleworth Jean Sweazy Barberton Harry Shuttleworth Harriet J. W. Martin Carl Carsner New Lexington Oscar Hillyer Paul Cupp Newark Jean Wilson Galvin Wile Edd Worthington Dayton Clayton Worthington Jamece Howard Craft Aves Ann, Thompson Bile Smith John Davis Jacksonville Veg Hammond Chauncey Stoney Johnson Destrout Henry Johnson Effie Jonas Osephine Swyers Magnetic Springs Air Don Warehime Gallipolis Harry Jonas Shawnee Mar George Raynham Ralph Walters Akron Geraldine Jack Lancaster Betty Darby Chester Mitchel Moss Shiley Lanning Columbus Ag Charles Shunkwiler Nelsonville Lewis Bauer Walter Shaffer Prank Saho Stephen Teddy Ed' Ward Struepe Wave Barber A. A. Boal Jack Potter Camp Lee J. R. Potter Clarksburg W. Va Sharpsburg Geo Sheldon Athens Roy Hanson Clifford Tompson Morris Tompson Charles L. Hanson Fort Krona Hazel Laurence Marietta Fred Lawrence Wilford Frash Eg Tompson Oscar Harris Col Gilbert Maytes Furtegh New Yorks

Carpenter Social Notes of Donnie Ne son and Relatives

Donnie Nelson Carpenter married Delma Riggs of Langsville on Friday June 1 at the Methodist Church. The couple honeymooned at Buckeye Lake and Columbus. Relatives visited from Baltimore and nearby areas, with several local families hosting dinners and social calls reported among the Sisson, Hampton, Webb, Mor rinson, Rewlines, and Starkey households. several locals, including Maxine Stuart and Eloise Nelson, are employed in Athens.

Carpenter Donnie Ne Delma Riggs Langsville Methodist Church uEckey Lake Columbus Orville Whittington Letha Shirley Whittington Baltimore Buffalo W.va W. J. Swett Doriha Morison Pomeroy A. D. Morrinson Mame Webb Q T. L. Rewlines

Bartlett Pastor and Wife Honored in Surprise Farewell

A surprise farewell party was held for Rev. C. B. Lees and his wife in Bartlett after a prayer meeting last Thursday. They will leave Tuesday for a new appointment at Haydenville and were given a floor lamp from local friends. Refreshments followed.

Ann Burgess Glenn Smith Wilma Jean Columbus Ramona Smith Earl Dickson Pauline Henthorn Wayne Dickson Ernest Hann Malta Fred Arnold D. J. Medley E. J. Ross Oakland Alva Green Caroline Gene Rogers Tabor Thursay George Gorrell Williamstown W. Va Charles Wines Oliver Ormiston Fort Meade Ile Lola Ellis Lester Fisher Marietta Carolyn Kelly

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