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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1945

Page

4

National Dispatch on Truman Churchill Stalin Talks and Succession

The article forecasts President Truman’s overseas trip to meet Churchill and Stalin, discusses the presidential succession issue if the vice presidency is vacant, and suggests Congress could appoint the Secretary of State as interim president. It weighs meeting locations, proposing Stockholm or a neutral site, and notes naval escorts and travel routes.

Washington Truman United States Churchill Marshal Stalin Europe Stettinius Congress House Senate Secretary of State Willis Indiana House of Representatives Berlin Germany Stockholm Sweden Moscow President Truman European Norway

Subscription Rates and Distribution Details

The notice lists carrier and mail subscription rates for Ohio and outside Ohio, with yearly and shorter terms. It notes world-wide weekly editions and a conditional acceptance of subscriptions beyond Ohio depending on paper supply, plus filing details and obituary or card of thanks charges.

Ohio Sprcia Messenger Athens John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Air Corps rules clash with CNAC pilots over Himalayan routes

A veteran eyewitness recalls CNAC crews flying perilous Himalaya hops while Army regulations kept many planes grounded. He notes tensions with Army pilots and officers, defends civilian fliers, and recalls a 1933 Kunming run amid a large payroll mission for Chinese forces.

Army Air Corps Himalayas Air Force Army Ferry Command Kunming Dinjan Tony Mercede Gingiss Tony England Kunback Ming

The Shock Is Late on German Atrocities

A historical column argues German brutality was foreseen long before Hitler and that shock now stems from a pattern rooted in prewar Germanism. It cites Dachau Lublin Vught and Stalag 9 as inevitable outcomes, tracing cruelty to pre-Hitler actions and military training practices.

Hitler Lublin Germany Dachau Europe Vught Stalag 9

Kindly Hearted Japan Debate Hits Britannica Quote

A reader critiques Britannica 1942 volume on Japan for calling Japanese “kindly-hearted.” The piece argues the portrayal overlooks wartime rudeness and stress, suggesting editors may revise its postwar edition and warns against being fooled by stereotypes.

Britannica Hydroz Jerem Japan

Trials for Nazi criminals must proceed without delay

The piece argues for immediate trials of Nazi leaders like Goering and Dönitz, contending that they committed blatant crimes in defiance of international law. It rejects protracted debates over war crime definitions and urges swift tribunals to remove these monstrous criminals from the world.

Goering Deenitz Rotterdam Dneenitz

Cant Eat Subsidies Facing Farm Economy and Policy

The text argues subsidies are an inevitable wartime outcome and transition tool but ill disguise true costs. It contends reliance on subsidies erodes incentives, risks national output, and masks debt and production expenses from consumers. It warns against policy that substitutes handouts for sustainable planning.

Public power vs private electric giants in California and nation

Peter Edson reports from Washington on the push for river valley authorities and public power. John B. Black of Pacific Gas and Electric warns California voters have resisted public power while federal plans under Ickes push for centralized control of valley projects.

San Francisco United States River Valley “Authority John B. Black Pacific Gas and Electric Company California P. G. & Ists Tlorthern Administration City of Central Valley Ickes Tennessee Valley

One Touch of Reticence About Hitler Secretaries Remarks

A secretary report quotes Hitler calling Hamm a “completely anesthetic person” as a rare understatement. The excerpt notes Himmler, Gestapo leader, and reflects on patience, work, trust, and waiting without idleness.

Athens Notes and Socials Highlight Community Events

Mrs. Garald M. Kyle hosted a shower for Miss Ruth Cone as she prepares to marry Homer C. Dorman on June 14. The Athens Boy Scouts held a mammoth outdoor ice cream social to raise funds for sending fevered Athens Scouts to the World Jamboree in Washington in August. Elks Lodge officers were installed with Lawrence Herron named esquire and John B. Cross chaplain. At Athens Junior High commencement, speakers included Jeanne Houf and Vance Cross. Harvard summer school invites for Thor Olson, and Goldie C. Ashworth of Marion was a guest of honor at a dancing party. Phi Delta Theta hosted a sports dance at Grotto Club near Nelsonville. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Goldsberry and daughter Mary Frances visited Boston with Russell Goldsberry.

Garald M. Kyle Morris Aye Ruth Cone Homer C. Dorman Athens Goldie C. Ashworth Marion D. A. Bardin Eees Phi Delta Theta Grotto Club Nelsonville

Glouster War Aid Group Plans Rally at Next Meeting

Glouster war aid circle outlines a rally at the upcoming meeting to support local service members. Mrs Wanda McAllister presided as vice president with Mrs Louie Zimmer and Mrs Joe Wolf Sr. assisting on a committee to organize a special program for the occasion.

BE. K. Peugh Glouster Firat Cs.o William E. Peugh Legion 1 Hoshave Well New Mexico Wanda McAllister M. E. Christman Peugh Dean Peugh Cpl Joseph E. Christman Burma Portsmouth Mahal India

Wounded Marine Arrives in States

A telegram from Ph. M. 2-c Leo Thompson of the Marines reports he has arrived in California after being wounded on Okinawa on May 3. He is in a hospital there and hopes to be moved closer to home soon.

Glouster Mrzr Mike Thompson Ph. M Leo Thompson Okinawa California Shell

Trimble Class Meets At Christman Home

The Trimble Church of Christ young adult class met at Mrs. Pearl Christman’s home on Wednesday evening. Eileen Leake led devotionals, Zoe Herrold delivered a reading, and Pearl Christman read Now I Say Me. A brief business session preceded lunch for members and one guest.

Terry Harvey Eileen Leake Osie Sharp Zoe Herrold Ada Frances Bytinton Hazel Hammond

Methodists To Meet New Pastor and Wife

A reception for Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Brown the new minister and his wife will be at the Methodist Church Wednesday at eight. Two committees are named one to plan the program and the other to provide refreshments.

Glouster Eugene Brown Methodist

Mrs. Isabelle Bradfield Dies at Home in Chauncey

Mrs. Isabelle Bradfield of Chauncey died after eight weeks of illness following a stroke. She lived with her son Charles S. Bradfield Sr. since her husband’s death and was a long time Chauncey resident. Survived by children Charles Gladys Williamson Leslie Helen Lucille and sister Elizabeth Koenig. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 at Chauncey Church of Christ with burial in Middleport Cemetery.

Chauncey Isabelle Bradfield Charles S. Bradfield Charles Gladys .Williamson Leslie Bradfield Athens Helen [Courtney Lucille Sanders Millfield Elizabeth Koenig Mes Leonard Koenig Lewisburg W. Va Chauncey Church of Christ Middleport

Chauncey Visitors Attend Nelsonville Funeral

Mr and Mrs John Pummell of Columbus visited Chauncey last week to attend the funeral of Mr Pummell’s father in Nelsonville. The elder Pummell died at St Francis hospital from injuries in an accident.

Chauncey John Pummell Columbus Mable Saffel Mill St

Children Day Pageant At Local Church Observed

Children’s Day was observed at the Church of Christ with a pageant “Whom Oceans Part” directed by Mrs Eva Benedum assisted by Thelma Jean Brookins and Mrs Florence Pendergrass. More than 30 children participated with robed choir under Christine Brown.

Chauncey Church of Christ Childrens' Department Oceans Eva Benedum Thelma Jean Brookins Florence Pendergrass Christine Brown

Homer Omen Visits Parents Over Weekend

Homer Omen undergoing treatment at Crile Hospital Cleveland spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs William Omen Millfield and Mr and Mrs Denver Hrncker Chauncey. He saw action in the African Italian and French theaters of war. Also visiting the Bricker family for the weekend was their daughter Mrs Carolyn Gibson employed for the summer in Columbus.

Chauncex Homer Omen Crile Hospital Cleveland William Omen Millfield Denver Hrncker Chauncey Omen Bricker Carolyn Gibson Columbus

Dover Girls Organize New 4-H Club

CHAUNCEY The Soda Sippers and Sandwich Snippers is the new name for the recently organized Girls 4 H Club at Chauncey held at the home of the advisor Mrs Irma Roberts Mill St There were seven members and three guests present Jo Ann Lew is Helen Ley and Edna Seibers are on the committee for sandwiches at the next meeting June 14 at 2 pm at the home of Mrs Roberts Barbara Ryan is the news reporter.

Chauncey Irma Roberts Mill St Jo Ann Lewis Helen Ley Edna Seibers

Chauncey Clerks Meeting Set After Work Hours

A meeting of the Tetall clerks union is announced for Wednesday evening after work hours. All members are urged to attend. Fort Knox visitor Ane Less plans to enter Officers Training School upon return. Glouster and Chauncey social ties noted with guests from Lansdown and Mall Field.

Glouster Tetall Clerks' Union Worl Chauncey Lowell Cole Chauncey-Dover SPOS Chauncey Friends Sterday Fort Knox Pfe Officers Training School George Fornwall Lansdown, Pa Millfield Athens

Choir Rehearsal Tonight at the Church

The Church of Christ choir will meet for rehearsal tonight at seven o'clock at the church.

Chauncey Church of Christ Choir

Meeting Notice for Tuesday Evening at Masonic Hall

The GLOUSTER Chapter will meet Tuesday evening in the Masonic Hall at 7 30 oclock. A Flag Day program will be presented.

Glouster Chapter £. S Masonic Hall

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