Call for a national defense policy council to avert future wars
The piece argues the United States must adopt a formal defense policy guiding Army Navy and air power Beyond ad hoc spending It urges a joint chiefs council with State Department and civilian input to define defense needs in light of national policy It warns that delaying such coordination risked Pearl Harbor and future losses and calls Congress and the President to act now to save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
United States
Army
Navy
War
U. S. Joint Chiefs of
Department of State
Philippines
Guam
Atlantic
Pacific
United States Navy
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Italy
Germany
Africa
Alaska
Congressional
Congress
Subscription Rates and Service Offerings Notice
Subscription rates listed for Ohio and outside Ohio. Various terms include 6 months 46.50 and year 3950 with small weekly charges. Mentions Messenger supply, mint paper permits, Athens Post Office Second-Class Matter, and notice of office locations for subscriptions and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartier
Ohio
Athens
Maztona
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
Newpork
Columbus
Cleveland
Euterec
Across Himalaya Skies CNAC Fliers Escape Zero Attack
In February flight crews Gingiss and I navigate above cloud seas en route Dinjan Calcutta as six Zero fighters close in. We dive into clouds to evade, taking evasive action while singing a Bing Crosby tune. One Zero fires but misses. The encounter ends with both planes hidden in mist awaiting the next move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himalays
Kunming
Gen
Tony
C.n.ac
Gingiss
Dinjan
Calcutta
Bing Crosby
Tsui
Eddie Quinn
Ginniss
Eddie
Why Coddle Hirohito in World War II Strategy
The article argues American war planners avoid bombing the Imperial Palace to prevent Hirohito from becoming a martyr. It contends striking him could backfire by boosting his prestige or provoke intensified Japanese fanaticism. The piece urges a display of Hirohito’s impotence to erode the myth of the divine emperor and advance the goal of destroying imperial power in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Palace
Tokyo
Hirohito
Son of Heaven
Japan
Hirshito
Coddling Vindicated as Red Cross Praises Treatment of POWs
The International Red Cross cites German officers saving many American prisoners by upholding Geneva conventions amid Hitler's orders to execute aviators. A Swiss official notes Dachau and other camps lacked Geneva coverage, yet German officers generally followed humane treatment standards, countering abuse of prisoners. The report maintains that humane handling reflected decency within the German army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obi
Germany
International Red Cross
Red Cross
Hitler
Aled Coutries
Thns
Dachatt
Buchenwald
Maidanek
Judge Jerme Frank Proposes Psychiatrists for Bureaucrats
The piece mocks a Federal judge for suggesting periodic psychiatric consultation for senior administrators to curb red tape and bureaucratic missteps. It argues against the idea while noting the risk psychiatrists could be overwhelmed by government workloads. It ends with a quip about great men coasting rather than always striving for greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerme Frank
Federal Bench
Yosemite visit overshadows conference with giant redwood
Peter Edson notes delegates at the United Nations Conference visit Yosemite California to gaze at a 3,800 year old giant sequom. He mocks conference time as ancient like regional ice ages, cites meandering human rights ideas as archaic, and compares trusteeship to prehistoric geology.
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Yosemite National Park
Calif
California
B. C
San Francisco
Mt. Shasta
el Cayutan
Mlaciers
Yosemite
Oratory
Soviet Stockings Boost Image of Communism
A Moscow factory began producing women's high-grade silk stockings seen as a reform move. The development is described as likely increasing the appeal and popularity of communism among American readers, especially women, though not rooted in Marx Lenin doctrine.
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Moscow
Ohio State Law College Alumni Reunion Planned in Columbus
Gordon B. Gray serves on the committee organizing the annual Ohio State University Law College alumni reunion to be held in Columbus, outlining the forthcoming gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon B. Gray
Ohio State University
Law College
Columbus
Justice Jackson’s equity vision for postwar war crimes trials
Commentary on Justice Robert H. Jackson’s plan to prosecute war criminals, propose trials of Nazi organizations, and possibly establish an international court founded on equity. The piece explores legal precedence, the role of international law, and the potential for a tribunial body representing peace loving nations beyond state vetoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Roberts
Robert H. Jackson
Nazi Party
Gestapo
Echoescie Company
H. C. Clark
Onone
Jackson
United States
International Tribune
Justice Jackson
Dr Sprague’s Son Earns MD at Cincinnati
Dr Sprague’s family announces that John True Sprague, son of Dr and Mrs A R Sprague, received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. Foster B Cornwell, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Cornwell of Athens, graduated from Ohio State University Law School. Twenty years ago John Bolin left for Washington D C after visiting relatives here.
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Sprague
John True Sprague
A. R. Sprague
University of Cincinnnati
Foster B. Cornwell
Fred Cornwell
Athens
Law School
Ohio State University
John Bolin
Washington, D. C
Corning Club Organizes and Scout Activities Around Town
Corning hosts a meeting of the R.W.A. 4H Sewing Club with one new member welcomed. The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Troop No. 39 visited a scout cabin near Drakes. Community dinners featured guests from Columbus and nearby towns as several families hosted visitors and social clubs throughout the week.
Davis Hopes Senate Will Restore OW Funds
Washington dispatch reports Elmer Davis, head of the Office of War Information, urging the Senate to reverse a $17,000,000 House cut, warning the cut could mean liquidation of many European and domestic facilities and leaving only the Pacific bureaus operational. Toledo brief notes Mondar Hedewimnski, 17, of Toledo, finding a job and locating a German fugitive from a Dumbridge work gang.
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Washington
Elmer Davis
Ate
Office of War Information
Toledo
Daniel Hedewimnski
Dumbridee. O
Prison Visited By MacArthur In Iwahig Colony Tour
General Douglas MacArthur toured the Iwahig penal colony on Palawan as part of his Philippine visit. He confronted accusations of collaboration by prisoners from across the islands while U S troops guard those accused of aiding the Japanese. The day opened with a stop at Puerto Princesa where remains of 139 U S Marines, tortured by Japanese captors, were shown.
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General MacArthur
Iwahig Senal
Palawan Island
Douglas MacArthur
Puerto Princesa
Mack ‘Arthur
An Angel Remembering a Brother in Verse
A mournful poem by Rosamond Fox from Ohio U 1943 laments a brother lost to death. Narrator recalls the boyish likeness, asks for strength to fill twin roles for grieving parents, and imagines the brother as a future soldier and pride.
Tuppers Plains News Notes
Tuppers Plains news notes list local visits and activities. Mrs Wilma Pratt and two sons from Parkersburg visited relatives and will join her husband in Augusta Georgia. Mr and Mrs Rudersmith of Canton spent the weekend here. Mrs Rudersmith is former Mrs Mary Warner. Bill Chapman who bought the Matlack property is repairing the dwelling. J W Arbaugh is painting his house and the post office. J A Biggs property was not sold as last week's note claimed. Blaine Hardway returned to work in Akron. Mrs E L Newell was in Parkersburg Monday. Mr and Mrs C E Wood and guests Me and Mrs M J Hopkins and daughter Betty of Dayton visited. Mrs Stone of Vienna visited her father William Fulton. Miss Hazel and Helen Hoffman of Columbus were guests. Semper Partans 4H Club met at Olive Orange High School. all members were present, refreshments served, games played. Mrs Vietta Springer and son Roy visited I M Frost of Athens for dinner and supper. Mrs Hilda Stiles of Athens visited Sunday to Tuesday.
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Tuppers Plains
Wilma Pratt
Parkersburg
Augusta
Rudersmith
Canton
Mary Warner
Bill Chapman
Matlack
J. W. Arbaugh
J. A
Columbus
Semper Partans 4H Club
Olive Orange High School
Vietta Springer
Roy
I. M. Frost
Athens
Hilda Stiles
Torch Baptist Women Hold Thursday Meeting
The Torch Baptist Women Society met at Mrs Icey Day’s home on Thursday afternoon with president Mrs W T Crandall presiding. After scripture from John seventeen and the Lord’s Prayer the group conducted a short business session then rolled bandages and cut quilt blocks while refreshments were served to a list of members and guests. An adjournment text meeting is planned with Mrs W T Crandall.
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TORCH
Torch Baptist Women's Societies
Icey Day
W. T. Crandall
Day
Olive Osborne
Cyrus Baker
W. L. Gray
Anna Connolly
Reuben Johnson
Seldon Johnson
Allie Webb
R. J. Runien
Cyrus Jones
Icy Day
Estel Ann Day
W. T
Straitsville Personal and Social Notes
Straitsville community updates list events and visits. Car nation Club rescheduled to June 4 at Mrs. Jean Williams home. local soldiers returnees include Danny Daugherty and John Nelson. Visitors include Roy Meredith family, Herman Brown and relatives. births announced at Athens Sheltering Arms. Several residents travel to Kentucky, Logan, Shawnee, Ward. Pocahontas Lodge 23 met with officers nominated. Irene Irvin visited Lancaster.
Petain Defends Armistice as Preserving France
Paris marshal Petain told a commission that seeking an armistice was the only way to preserve France. He argued it saved hundreds of thousands of soldiers from captivity, kept a free zone, protected the empire, and aided Anglo-Saxon landing efforts.
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Paris
Marshal Petain
France
Poland
Petain
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Huntington
W. Va
Corning Club
Scout Committee
Fred Quinn
Virgil Leffler
Jane Hy Fell
al Dalrimple
Matty Shears
Nelsonville
James Millborn
Greens Run
Thomas Curtis
Fairport Harbor
Corning
Leo Rag
Keski
Pimochle Club
Fred Gray
Sam Frasure
Leon Keller
Clarence Garison
Ralph Briggs
Bert Hickok
Radoski
Mae Jones
James Jones
Dockfield
Davis
Senate
M’ Arthur
Joe
Daddy
Dad
Rosamond Fox
Galbraith
Straitsville
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Carnation Club
Jean Williams
Danny Daugherty
Katie
Roy Meredith
Dick Meredith
John Miller
John Nelson
Scotty Nelson
Herman Brown
Kentucky
Henry
U. S.A
Boob Warner
Sheltering
Josie Stobbs
Poe
Mary Winefordner
Anna Frasure
Laura Miller
Myrtle Wallace
Genevieve Hartman
Lina Davis
Ivy Dishon
Irene Irvin
Lancaster
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