Tokyo broadcasts hint at Japanese pullback from South China
Washington reports Tok io broadcasts and Chinese army pressure suggesting Japan may withdraw from South China. United States may mobilize Chinese divisions with new mechanization. Stibwell and MacArthur foresee decisive mainland battles, with heavy air bombing and a long war ahead.
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Washington
Tokio
China
United States
America
Pacific Ocean
Manchuria
Russia
Japan
Joseph Stibwell
MacArthur
Asia
Stilwell
Europe
Pacific
European
Subscription Rates and Distribution Details
The notice outlines subscription prices for various terms including 1 year at 6.50, 6 months at 6.80, and weekly rates. It mentions outside Ohio pricing, world delivery options, and special weekly service for Mens Edin. It notes mail acceptance limited by print paper supply and second class mailing status under an act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Messenger
Buteres
Athens Post Office
John W Cullen Company
Chicagoew York
Columbus C
Cleveland
Truman Schedule Hints at Big Three Meeting Dates
A Wall Street Journal style note outlines President Truman's tight timetable ahead of a likely Big Three conference in San Francisco between July 5 and 15. It cites his talks with Charles de Gaulle, Churchill’s election on July 5, and potential home time in Independence, with Stalin’s status noted as a factor in timing.
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J. M. Roberts
Truman
Senate
Charles de Gaulle
San Francisco
Independence
Winston Churchill
Harry Hopkins
Washington
Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Harry Truman
Mr. Truman
Radcliff Family announces birth of Joseph Victor Wells
The Radcliff area notes the June 2 birth of Joseph Victor Wells to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wells Jr. He has a sister, Marian. Also in this column, Pfc. Paul Molihan and Pfc. Alfred Zinn, both formerly prisoners of war, have returned from overseas with Molihan recounting confinement in a Romanian coal mine and Zinn rescued on a Luxembourgbattlefield. Pfc. Harold Dailey is on 32 days furlough from Moore General Hospital after 19 months overseas with the First Cavalry Division. Various local visits and travel notes follow including Misses Mary Tou, Jean Pierce, and Doris Jeffers entering Ohio University for the summer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliff
J. W Wells, Jr
Joseph Victor
Marian
Alfred Zinn
Pfc
Paul Molihan
Molihan
France
Romania
Zinn
Luxemburg
Harold Dailey
Moore General Hospital
Swannanoa
N. C
Admiral+ Islands
Leyte
Luzon
States
Davis sells Main Street property. births and travel notes
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Davis sold their Main Street property to Mrs. Wilford B. Smith. Nellie and Matie Nood occupy it. A son, John William, was born June 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Tred Webster, with Nora Webster of Bartlett caring for mother and baby. Several local families welcome relatives and travel for visits, while Bruce Davis and Lawrence Sheldon greet new additions in June.
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Chesterhill
H. G. Davis
Main Street
Wilford B. Smith
Nellie
Matie Nood
Tred Webster
John William
Nora Webster
Bartlett
Charlotte Wiley
Michael
Kenton
Footnote on the Battle of the Bulge reveals surprise German breakthrough
The article recalls early U.S. accounts of the December offensive and notes civilians were told a calculated risk while some details remained secret. It highlights Gen Hodges narrowly avoiding capture, a near miss to a gas line dump, and honors cooks bakers and censors who joined the defense, arguing later versions made better reading.
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Belgium
Hodges
Spa
Liege
Living Memorial Forest for Ohio War Heroes
Ohio federated club women plan a living memorial forest to honor every Buckeye boy and girl lost in this war. With state cooperation, the project will plant hundreds of acres near Mohican Forest Park in Ashland County, dedicating trees for each service member and creating a sanctuary for wildlife with ongoing protection by foresters.
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Ohio
Federated Club
Buckeye
State of
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs
Ashland County
Mohican Forest Park
Club Wamp
Bradiev Named Head of Veterans Administration
Veterans and families hail Gen Omar Bradiev as head of the Veterans Administration, praising his proven organizational skill and leadership in battle. The article notes the vast postwar needs including hospital care, pensions, education, and jobs, urging an efficient system to manage long term care and compliance with new laws.
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Omar Bradiev
Congress
United States
Expensive salaries and careers in public service
The piece argues high salaries are needed to attract capable career personnel in government, especially Congress members and federal workers. It notes many delay service due to financial strain, laments Santa Claus style perks, and urges raises to improve service quality and protect competent officials.
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Congress
Washington
Peter Edson's Letter From Washington
Washington notes show Congress fatigue as many members are absent. The House passes repeal of the poll tax while the Senate stalls. The Bretton Woods agreement and trade renewal face opposition amid price control debates. Pay hikes and expenses loom large as Washington hangs on, with little national policy coherence evident.
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Washington
Congress
C-men
Senate
Leslie L. Biffle
George
Harold
Bretton Woods
Farilfe
House
Emils
Washinton Ly
Office of War Information
Public Forum Letter Length Under Newsprint Rationing
The letter page notes space limits under rationing and urges contributors to keep letters brief. Editors warn that not all letters will appear in full due to space constraints and request writers to send only concise opinions.
West Virginia miners strike over returning ex-service man
Local 2118 UMWA at West Columbia West Virginia Coal and Transportation No 1 Mine walked out Tuesday night after Ernest Blake, an ex serviceman wounded in action, was not allowed to work by an assistant mine foreman. Supervision sent him back after illness, prompting the shift to refuse work until Blake is reinstated. Committee members Vanmeter Harold Gibbs Clarence Wameley say soldiers deserve justice.
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U. M. W. of America
West Columbia
W. Va
West
Blake
Vanmeter
Harold Gibbs
Clarence Wameley
Corning Social Notes Highlights Visits and Local People
Corning notes list visits by Lena Huber Pomeroy and Catherine Duffy Athens to Corning. Columbus residents R M Clifford and family, and James Jones and family visited here. Various locals travel to Glouster Chicago Athens Saginaw and Bishopville for visits and events. mentions staff changes at youth fellowship. students from Crook Sing High School test for Ohio University. many relatives visit relatives in Columbus Glouster and nearby towns.
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Jerry Goodwell
Doris Gray
Lid Mary Rieher
Corn- Sing High School
Ohio University
Athens
Joseph Fuccie
Fraulie
Rosalie
Rose Mary Rocks
Glouster
Frank Philips
Ruth Ann
Bishopville
H. W. VanAtta
Clairsville
William Foura
Eleanor Musick
Hemlock
Musiel
Marie E. Newton
Charles Banevich
Hooper Ridge Notes from Ladies Aid and parish events
Hooper Ridge notes report Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. Marie Seel home with 17 attendees and quilting. Richard Kasler family hosted a Sunday School class gathering with a cafeteria lunch. Next meeting July 13 at Delhert Easter home. John Tisner of Gloucester to preach Sunday June 17 after 11 a.m. Sunday School.
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Hooper Ridge
Ladies Aid
Marie Seel
Mollie Morris
Mirs
Richard Kasler
iKaslers
W. B. Marlow
Willa Gene
Bill
Bobby
Elden Kasier
Norma
Darlene
Debert Kasier
Danny
David
Iseral Linscott
Matilyn
Francis Antle
Judy
George Keirns
Eilene
Ronny
Anna
Earl Seel
Russell
Sara
Delhert
Dean Woolley
John Tisner
Glouster
Chester News Notes Family gathering marks reunion at Reibel home
Chester notes detail a large gathering at Mrs. Emma Reibel and sister Miss Weber’s home including Ira Reibel of East Liverpool and relatives from Portsmouth Athens and Reedsville. Memorial Day visits and travels of Dorsel Reibel Woodrow Mollohan and others are mentioned along with staff moves and a Columbus trip for C N Jones. Davis Chosen Upper Sandusky Superintendent announced for Maj Charles E. Davis Jackson Ohio.
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Chester
Emma Reibel
Margaret. Weber
Ira Reibel
Liverpool
Frank Fleming
Portsmouth
Jee Shaffer
Athens
Reibel
Miss Weber
Fleming
Hunice Reibel
Shaffer
Frances Reibel
Ira
William Reibel
Phillin Weber
Dick Cleland
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National Dispatch
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J. BE. Bacus Jr
Johnny and
Terry
Obetz" Junction
J. E.berue
Mary Lou Pierce
George Booth
Wellston
Floyd Huston
Union Yidge
Floyd
Ferry
Namily
Mary Tou
Jean Pierce
Doris Jeffers
Vinton Township
Wilkesville
Literary Hour
Paul T. Blore
Dayton
L. T. Blore
Francis Cottrill
Ewington
E. N. Canode
Himalayas
India
Kun-ming
Jimmy Mar
Tsui
Woody
Gen
Calcutta
Toi
C.n.ac
Tibet
Chesterhill News
J. A. Brett
Lawrence Sheldon
Lawrence Woodworth
Washington, D. C. Rey
Brett
Woodworth
Ruby Gilchrist
C. E. Endicott Nome
Sear Cumlayue
Faye Davis
Barbara Lee
Raymond Blackburn
Faye Blackburn Doner
Jane and
Catherie
Detroit
Mich
Doner
Lancaster
James Weber
Vandalia
Henry Parsons
Route 2
Pat Cn
Dinjan
Eddie Quinn
Jimmy
Bruce Davis
Pump
Arthur Boston
Bruce Stephen
Lucille Lochary
Papin
Ternat
Ella McPeak
Flora Roberts
Frank McPeak
McConnelsville
Billy Schofield
Barnesville
Friends
Senoo
Carrell Zumbro
Ravenna
Roy’ Pierpoint
Margaret Ann
Utica
R. B. Pierpoint
Walter Palmer
Gene
Gerald Ball
M. Mayle
Harold Mayle
Michigan
Mr. Mayle
E. Tumbro
Kenneth Bennett
la Vaughn Bennett
Caribbean
Tyler
Tex
Peter Edson
the Public Forum
Corning Social Notes
Hooper
Chester News
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Pal 'Na
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