Truman Proposes Succession Plan Amid Wartime Uncertainty
President Truman urges Congress to establish a democratic path for presidential succession, proposing that a new president and vice president be chosen at the next election when vacancies occur. He notes the 1886 law flaws and argues for electable successors and public input, praising wartime leadership and continuity.
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Asst
Apourites
Everbody
Joseph Martin
Hepuni
Speaner
Rayburn
Mtr
Diartin
Truman
Aperauss
Senate
Congress
Trunjan
Marshal Stalin
Churchill
White House
Subscription rates and printing permits in national acts
The notice outlines subscription rates by carrier and period, with prices listed as 1 year at 3.09 and 1 week at 86, plus a 260 percent multiplier. It notes the Messenger BecuY accepts print paper permits and references the Printing Act of 181 a National Representative, listing various cities and the application process at Home Office.
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Wees Zoo
Buoterinians Obisie
York
Columaua
Tuarz
Tard
Cnenka
Keterec
Arnene Parr
Baminal
Pilots Dash Across Himalaya Run Amid Old World Romance
In Dinjan and over the Hump the men of CNA share memories of a magazine girl Gerry Ewing and a brutal plan to decide who may write her. The tale follows the conflict over a risqué photo, the weather as the Himalaya run looms, and the disappearance of Joe Rosbert and Ridge Hammer for 49 days until their unlikely jungle return.
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India
China
Dinjan
Calcutta
Peek
Gerry Ewing
Billy Rose
Diamond Horseshoe
New York
Gerry
Petach
Bob Robertson
Robertson
Lane
Gingiss
Solomon
Skippy
Brother Lane
TBS
Joe Rosbert
Kunming
Rosbert
Ridge Hammel
Lower
Tibet
Trustee annexation in San Francisco charter sparks doubt
A J M Roberts Jr analyzes a new trust annexation clause in San Francisco’s charter, noting league oversight, options to annex or trusteeship, and ambiguity over states like Alaska Hawaii and India, with echoes of colonial practice and wartime power plays. A final note on pipe flow contrasts with the political discussion.
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J. M. Roberts, Jr
San Francisco
New League
Pacific Islands
League
United States
Japan
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Alaska
India
United Nations
Philippines
Farouk
Egypt
Prospects Of A Long War On Okinawa And Japan
The article emphasizes that Okinawa shows Japan will not surrender quickly and that General Stilwell questions optimistic estimates of Japanese morale. He notes Japan fights on with stubborn military support, treats death in battle as an accepted tactic, and cites heavy air raids as devastative yet insufficient to end their will.
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Okinawa
Stilwell
Japan
America
Sunshine Shortfall From Flooding Hurts Hocking Gardeners
Flooding along the Hocking River has left gardens underwater repeatedly this year. Many farmers report delayed hay and alfalfa cuts and unfinished corn planting or harvest, with labor shortages and war draft impacts reducing available help. The result is poorer crops this year and potential fallout for next year’s food supply.
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Hocking
Weatti
Hiahie
Gun Tos
Inflation Fight Sparks House Votes Amid Rent Debate
Fragmented OCR notes show a US Congressional scene debating inflation and rent relief by extending farm price controls and cost plus subsidies. Mentions OPA extension bill, price policies, and partisan tension as lawmakers weigh higher retail costs against relief.
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Wits
Senate
Toy
Tw Houses
Congress
Prugence
Scattered notes on grain, rail, and wartime funds policies
The fragment references grain elevators, fertilizer shortages, rail transport issues, and wartime fund management. It mentions a new Agriculture Secretary and a merger intended to streamline operations, with uncertainties about scorekeeping and administration. Entities include railroads and government offices, with several unclear names and dates.
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Stupiowest Sas
Elevvater
Miller
Defer Tra
Ca Tran
Tesus- Transportation
Remore Grain
Rees
Lgbtson
Dayhle
Agriculture
Wsr Fondain
Anderson
Rory
Letter From Washington Dispatch on War Time Sentiments
Peter Edson reports a Washington letter describing Allied leaders pushing for decisive action, rationing debates, and war mobilization. It notes General Dies as he returns to Germany and discusses public fear, propaganda, and calls for humane rights amid the conflict. The piece cites President Roosevelt era themes and voices urging preparedness and civic duty.
Death of Col. Miller Reported in Gallia County
Gallia County postal record details Col. Albert D Miller missing after a Red Cross report lists him among American POWs sunk near the Chinese coast on Oct 34 1944 The letter to Mrs Helen Bush Miller dated June 11 confirms his death in action Oct 24 1944 and notes he had been a Japanese prisoner since Corregidor fell with a prior brief communications trail.
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Gallipolis
Albert D. Miller
A. J. Uo
Helen Bush Miller
Philippine Islands
Hhe War Dept
Manila
Isaners
Col
Mitler
Corregidor
Gallipolis Chapter of Eastern Star Holds Annual Inspection
More than two hundred members and out of town guests attended the Gallipolis Chapter Order of Eastern Star annual inspection led by Mrs. Roberta Mindling of Beverly. The gathering at Masonic Hall featured grand officers from multiple states, a dinner in the Lafayette Hotel Palm Room, and a breakfast at Island View Inn with visiting officers staying in members' homes. Wendell Lloyd, Navy V-12 graduate, returns home for leave before advanced training at Columbia University, and attends the wedding of John Gwinn and Pat Emerson en route.
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Gallipolis
Order of Eastern Star
Roberta Mindling
Beverly
May Poole
Cincinnati
Grand Chapter
Colorado
Gladys Jones
Oak Hill
Nebraska
Gladys McLain
Wellston
New Jersey
Ruth Burton
Portsmouth
Washington
Ruth Carrol
Montpelier
Ilinois
Eva Foulke
Masonic Hall
Cavers
Lafayette Hotel
Athens
Huntington
Gayandette
Columbus
Harrisonville
Middleport
Malta
Delphos
New Marshfield
Chesterhill
Pomeroy
Cheshire
Hamnden
McArthur
Wilkesville
Winifred Knight
Florence Ecker
Gallipinis Chapter
C. M. Yeanger
Carol Plymale
Frank Plymale
Charles Weaver
Stella Arthur
4Enia Shaw
Lola Mae Suite
Frances Loucks
Ethel Burdette
Lain
Lena Booth
Marshal
Anna Margaret Campbell
Rita Frazier
Adah
Harriet Thomas
Ruth
Helen Brown
Esther
Elma
Dexter Martha
Zela Craft
Eleeta
Mabel Betz
L. Reisinger
Sentinel
Island View Inn
Wendell Lloyd
Navy
Dartmouth College
A. S. Lloyd
Columbia University
Lloyd
Port Huron
Mich
John Gwinn
Pat Emerson
Harry Gwinn
Gwinn
Fort Huron
Gallia Academy
Medical
University of Louis
Army caravan arrives in Gallia County for war bond drive
A military caravan and veterans from World War I arrived in Gallia County near Gallipolis at five on Wednesday for a war bond sales drive. The procession included about ten vehicles and a large contingent of veterans, accompanied by local officials and business leaders coordinating the event.
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J Galipolis
Pee
Hee Chester
al Leaner
Paul Tareyvis
Merchants
Pcorusteelee
Merrcoe
Leg
Spies
Lvoe
What is so rare as a day in June birthday tribute
A mixed reader column from Nelsonville Ohio and Gallipolis notes a birthday poem to a mother, with lines praising her sacrifice and memory. It also lists military reconversion news from Washington and a memorial to Soldier Richard N Williams, killed in action January 10 1945, amid broader wartime notices and local traffic updates.
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Trorks Herald
Gallipolis
Sou
Washington
Shi. Lee
Holzer Hospital
Merciful Production Board
Eademy High School
Buddy
Clifford A. Huggins
Michigan
Cpl
France
Ohio
T-Set
Richard N. Williams
Lavon
Athens leaders elected to clubs and councils in county
Harper Pendry, Athens City Schools superintendent, was chosen chair of the reform district Boy Scout Council. Officers include F. M. McKay, Don Johnson, Nelsonville, and Mr. Bingman, Glouster. Edward Miller to head Logan Commandery Knights Templar. Over 151 youths from 25 communities attended a 4 H Club Conference at First Methodist Church with C. Hartman presiding. P. F. Good hosted a bridge party. prizes went to Mrs. Clay Milan and Mrs. George Banks.
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Harper
Pendry
Athens City
Boy Scout Council
F. M.mckay
Athens
Don Johnson
Nelsonville
Bingman
Glousier
Edward Miller
Logan Commandery
Knights Templar
W. H. Hansel
Athens County
First Methodist Church
Middletown Pt Aidie Town Tops War Loan Drive
The town of Middletown Pt Aidie has exceeded expectations in the Seventh War Loan Drive, rallying residents to contribute generously and surpass the target. Local officials praise community support and emphasize continued vigilance in meeting commitments.
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Middletown
Aiddietown
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National Dispatch
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Bulge
Ekery Nestor Leoopaey
Sosemans
Hary Baker Liddy
Col. Miller
Gallia County
War Department
Saris Voumbly Uwilleer
Mpire
Gallipolis Social Notes
Gallia Co
Poet's Corner
Nelsonville, Ohio
B. VY. Allen
Marie Jewett
Rose Jewett
Clark Williams
H. J. Paul
Cedar Point
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
Clarence Cooley
Bernard
Harald
Bobby
Chillicothe
S. C. Huston
Constance Leete
Bar Harbor
Maine
Fomona Grange
Albany
Athens Grange
Stewart
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