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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1945

Page

4

Roosevelt on Non Interference in Russian Communism

Washington notes that U S Russia relations hinge on non interference not on endorsing or opposing communism. Mrs Roosevelt argues nations choose their own government while opposing attempts to spread beliefs by force. The piece links fascism and communism to external aggression and urges peaceful coexistence with Russia while preserving sovereign choice.

Washington United States Russia Franklin D. Roosevelt N. S. World Telegram Truman Soviet Union Hitler Churchill Germany America Europe Moscow

Subscription rates and mailing details listed

The Messenger announces subscription prices for Ohio and outside Ohio with varying terms and rates. Also notes second-class matter status, advertising rates, and nominal obituaries or cordal thanks fees, mentioning offices in Columbus Cleveland Chicago and New York.

Earrier Ohio Specsweekly Seor Shere Messenger &S Athens Jam W Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

The Mett and the Gasoline Airlift Across the Hump

In Kunming during a wartime air raid I recall General Chennault leaving on mission, replaced by a new commander who misread the alert system. Bombs struck the airfield, gasoline dumps exploded, and several planes were wrecked as pilots faced Zeros and perilous Himalaya weather while transporting high octane fuel.

Tony Mercede Gingiss Fox Patty” Fettschmidt Trey Chennault Kunming Patty 14Th Air Force Genral States Army Himalaya St. Elmo's

Full Employment Bill Faces Skepticism in Congress

The full employment bill backed by War Mobilizer Vinson and President Truman aims to guarantee jobs for all who can work. It would set an annual production and employment budget, propose private investment measures, and resort to public spending if needed. Critics doubt 60,000,000 jobs are feasible or well designed given wartime to peacetime shifts and the need for sustainable, quality employment.

Congress Vinson Truman Washington Herbert Hoover

Moscow Alert on Moscow's Reach Through American Groups

A newspaper analysis warns Americans that Soviet influence extends beyond official channels through pro Moscow propagandists and labor groups. It argues that hidden Communists and fellow travelers shape policy and public opinion, predicting strikes and class struggle after the war and noting Moscow controlled many U.S. labor organizations.

United Nations San Francisco Russia Europe China United States America Moscow Washington Iormation Monscow Japan

Re Surgent Poland Delusions From Moscow Embassy Pamphlet

Peter Edson reviews a Moscow Embassy Information Bulletin praising Poland's postwar rebound. It extols industrial and railway rehabilitation, large scale nationalization, and government aid to medium and small enterprises while warning readers to distrust official Soviet propaganda despite surface optimism.

Russia Washington Mosco Y K. Rudnitsky Poland Rudnitsky

Athens area summer recreation programs open in seven communities

Ten years ago local youths joined programs across Athens County while Prof. William H. Fenzel prepared for a three month world trip and planned visits in Tokyo with George Marshall, a former OU student. Mrs Beasley and daughter Virginia prepared for the Huntington Horse Show with Beasley horses entered in the event. Betty Baker received a Chinese kimono from Tambadia as a graduation gift.

Athens Country William H. Fenzel Ohio University Tokyo George Marshall University of Tokyo Fred Beasley Huntington Betty Baker Athens High School JL. C. Baker Tambadia Indo-China Fred Pickett

Zaleski Social And Personal News Highlights

Zaleski residents attend the funeral of Luther McKibben in McArthur. Announcement of a daughter born to Cpl. and Mrs. Maurice Markins of New Rochelle has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rider. Corporal Markins served 27 months in the Pacific. Baby named Loraine Kay. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Thomas visit relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Ella Murray in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Orland Burke in Chillicothe and Columbus. Mrs. Donald Hoskinson and Rita Kay visit relatives near Athens. Mayor J. A Bedinghaus and family visit New Vienna. Mrs. Kesterson suffered a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Woodrow Thomas in Parkersburg. Ranger Emmett Conway and family moved from Lake Hope to ranger station residence. Loomis family of Logan move into Conway house at the lake. Loomis will be custodian. Gertrude Conway from Struthers visiting.

Frank Marking Loraine Kay R. H. Thomas Columbus Ella Murray Athens Orland Burke Chillicothe Donald Hoskinson Dorothy Vansky Rita Kay J. A Beding‘haus Patty Barehouse Mary Jessie Kesterson Hayes

War Fukes and Occupation: America's Role in postwar Germany

IPoet's Corner presents A.J. M. Roberts Jr. on postwar Europe. The piece argues that occupying zones reflect geography and Nazi culpability, with American leadership urged in rebuilding Italy and shaping a peaceful Germany. It warns against naive southern Germany as potential reformists and emphasizes education for peace.

J. M. Roberts, Jr Germany America Italy Europe Silesia Britain France Adolf Hitler

Poem Fragment by Frank E. Coe From Reynoldsburg

A brief verse declares that war cannot silence song birds or calm a balmy breeze. The lines attribute the reflection to Frank E. Coe of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

Frank E. Coe Reynoldsburg

Syracuse WSCS Holds June Tea

The Evening Circle of the Syracuse Methodist WSCS hosted a June tea at the church hosted by Mrs. Lawrence Schmitt with homemade cookies and tea. Miss Marcia Karr led the program on Juvenile Delinquency and Rev. Lawrence Schmitt spoke on The Crusade for Christ.

Syracuse Methodist WSCS Lawrence Schmitt Marcia Karr Charles Neujman A. M. Roberts Christina Grimm Schmitt N. Dg. Karr Burlingham C. E. Willams Jessie Bath Columbus City Pearl St Hannah McBride Gertrude McBride Delaware William Stobert Janice Lehora Campbell Cleveland Herbert Stoert

Migration of Superforts Announced From Pacific

The 71st Bomber Command announced the first Superfortresses to strike Japan have been moved 4,609 miles from India to the Marianas. The 150 bombers of the 5th Bombardment Wing are based on Finian Island, north of Guam, joining other B 29s in attacks on the enemy homeland in a major transfer led by Maj Gen Curtis Le May. Sgt. John Gilmore returned to Ft Bliss ending a furlough. Mrs. F. A. Shumway hosted a dinner in his honor. Annie Adams of Columbus visits before motor trip to Miami. Ed Wright and Esther Edwards married in Covington Ky on June 6. they plan to live on the bridegroom’s farm near Columbus after the war. Syracuse cherry crop harmed by frost. Orville Slack usually has a large crop but none this year.

Guam Japan India Marianas Ithe 71St Bomber Command Sth Finian 2Th Curtis le May 21St Bomber Command John Gilmore Ft. Bliss Texas F. A. Shumway Annie Adams Columbus Charles Newman Miami Fla Ed Wright Austin Bakey Esther Edewards Carl Edwards Covington Syracuse Orville Slack

Neutrals given maps of German minefields across Europe

PSRIS American Army engineers presented Belgium Norway and Finland with German minefield maps. France received similar maps last week. Advance elements of the 1st Seventh Army captured the shoe.

PSRIS Belgium Norway Finland France 1. Seventh Army

Orbiston Personal Notes Reveal Local Visits and Travel

Orbiston residents report family, friends, and guests from Ohio towns and beyond. Carolyn Yates returns home to Buchtel after time with grandparents. Elizabeth Roberts hosted Sunday guests from Columbus. many locals visited relatives in Trimble, Columbus, Akron, Wellston, Margray City, and Carbon Hill.

Mary * Jones Lew Jones Mary Lu Jones Carbon Hill Fred Conger Howard 7 McMillen Wellston Joe Galvin Nelsonville Allie Nids Clarence O'Rourke Margray City Kate Blackston Columbus Alice Glancy Helen Peacock Pvt Delbert Peacock Germany Peacock Virginia Banfield Athens Steve Sorrell Adrienne Sorrell Cora Wilson Murray City

New England Notes Father’s Day at Presbyterian Church

New England observes Father’s Day at the Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 10 followed by a program. All fathers in the community are urged to attend. Visits from Mrs. Anna South and daughter Mary of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Florence Michaels and son Eddie of Cleveland. Wayne Buck and Barbara Laughlin visit relatives. A Sunday School party is planned Friday at Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Starlin’s home with sandwiches to be brought by each family.

New England Presbyterian Church Anna South Mary Pittsburgh H. H. Starlin Florence Michaels Eddie Cleveland J. Louis Winner Wayne Buck Troy Barbara Laughlin Stewart L. T. Morrison

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